What is the difference between cloud-enabled and cloud-native applications?

Cloud-enabled and cloud-native apps both use the cloud, but they're quite different in how they do it. Cloud-enabled apps are traditional apps built for on-premise servers that have been adapted to run in the cloud. They might be slightly modified to use cloud resources, but they often keep their old monolithic structure, making it harder to scale and optimize. Think of it as moving your stuff from an old house to a new one—it works, but it’s not designed for the new space. This approach works well for migrating legacy apps quickly without major changes. On the other hand, cloud-native apps are designed specifically for the cloud from the ground up. These apps use modern architecture like microservices, containers, and serverless functions, meaning they can scale automatically, handle loads more efficiently, and are easier to update. It's like building a house with smart technology—it’s designed to get the most out of its environment. Cloud-native apps are ideal for businesses looking to fully embrace the cloud, innovate faster, and scale seamlessly. In short, cloud-enabled is a step toward modernization, while cloud-native is built for the future, leveraging all the advantages of the cloud from day one.

How much does a cloud native application cost?

The cost of building a cloud-native application varies widely depending on factors like the app’s complexity, the cloud services you use, and the size of your team. At a basic level, you’ll pay for cloud infrastructure, which could include things like compute power (e.g., AWS EC2), storage, and databases (e.g., AWS S3 or DynamoDB). Cloud-native apps often use services like containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) or serverless functions (e.g., AWS Lambda), and each of these has its own pricing model—usually pay-as-you-go. This means you’re billed based on the resources you actually use, which can keep costs lower for smaller apps but could ramp up quickly as usage grows. On top of infrastructure, factor in development costs—cloud-native development typically requires a skilled team familiar with microservices, containerization, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD). DevOps practices will also play a role, adding complexity and cost. In general, cloud-native apps tend to save money in the long run by being more efficient and scalable, but initial development costs can be higher than traditional apps. Think anywhere from a $ 30,000 dollars for a simple app to $100,000 for a large-scale, enterprise-grade application.

How can I migrate my existing applications to cloud native environments?

Migrating existing applications to a cloud-native environment isn’t just about lifting and shifting—it’s more about transforming how your app is built and deployed. Here’s how you can go about it: Assess your current setup: Start by understanding your app’s current architecture. If it’s monolithic, you’ll need to break it down into smaller, independent services (microservices) that can run in a cloud-native environment. Containerize your app: Use containers like Docker to package your application. This ensures your app runs the same in any environment, whether it’s your local machine or the cloud. Kubernetes is often used to manage these containers at scale. Adopt cloud-native services: Instead of running everything on virtual machines, use cloud-native features like serverless functions (AWS Lambda) or managed databases (Google Cloud’s Firestore). These services scale automatically and reduce the overhead of managing infrastructure. Implement CI/CD: Set up a continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline to automate testing and deployment. This makes it easier to push updates quickly and safely. Monitor and optimize: After migrating, keep a close eye on performance and costs. Use cloud-native monitoring tools to track and optimize your app’s performance. Migrating isn’t easy, but with the right tools and strategy, it’s worth the effort!

Cloud Native Development Services

Go beyond running apps in the cloud—build apps that are crafted for the cloud

Daffodil helps technology-driven organizations at every stage, from start-ups and scale-ups to mid-market and global enterprises, to develop new or re-engineer legacy applications with cloud-based architecture. Our app developers are seasoned in technologies such as Microservices in the cloud, DevOps, Service Mesh, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, IaC, Serverless Computing, Container Security, API gateways, etc. to deliver unparalleled cloud native development services.

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Why Cloud Native Applications Matter Now More Than Ever?

As dynamics of user behavior and competition are rapidly evolving, it is keeping organizations on their toes to continuously evolve their applications and meet user demands in a short period. Without specialized skills and the right technology expertise, this pressure to innovate can lead to disruptions, and force businesses to make hasty decisions. This may compromise quality, scalability, and security and can result in inefficiencies, costly downtime, and the risk of falling behind competitors.

Cloud native applications not only help you navigate these challenges effectively, but also provide strategic flexibility, agility, and best practices in integration and deployment. By leveraging cloud-based architectures, organizations can quickly scale their applications, optimize resource usage, and enhance resilience. These applications enable seamless integration with modern technologies like cloud based microservices, containers, and serverless computing, allowing businesses to deploy updates faster and respond to market changes with agility.

Scale Smart and Build Fast with our Cloud Native Development Services

Cloud Strategy Consulting

Developing cloud native applications requires an entirely new way of thinking about architecture and design. It is more of a cultural shift than a technology shift. Our cloud consultants can help you gain access to industry best practices, strategic insights, and a roadmap for developing or moving applications to native cloud.

Architecture Design Services

We help you design scalable, resilient, and efficient architecture for your cloud-native applications. We focus on modern, microservices-based architectures, leveraging the full power of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud to ensure your applications are optimized for performance and flexibility.

Cloud Native Application Development

Leverage astute expertise of our cloud native app developers to build, deploy and manage modern and hyper-scalable applications on the cloud. Our developers have extensive expertise in cloud native databases, security tools, and cloud native computing. This proficiency enables us to design and implement scalable, resilient, and portable applications that run seamlessly across different environments and cloud platforms.

Containerization and Orchestration

Build containerized applications with ease using tools like Docker, Apache Mesos, Amazon ECS, Nomad, Openshift, Google Cloud Run, Azure AKS, etc., and streamline your development and deployment. Our containerization and orchestration services make sure your applications are built to scale, run smoothly, and take full advantage of cloud infrastructure.

Serverless Application Development

Build and run your applications without the hassle of managing servers. Our serverless app development services let you focus on the code while we handle the rest. It’s all on-demand and event-driven, so you only pay for what you use. Plus, with a streamlined development and testing process, you can get your applications up and running faster.

Support and Monitoring Services

Our support and monitoring services provide complete end-to-end monitoring and observability using AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Google Cloud Operations Suite, Prometheus, Datadog, and other industry-leading tools. This means you can easily keep an eye on your applications’ performance and health, and ensure your applications are always running at their best.

Monolithic to Microservices Migration

Decompose your monolithic architecture into a flexible and scalable architecture with cloud based microservices. Develop and deploy components independently, boosting productivity and speeding up release cycles. We start with a thorough assessment of your current application and then create a tailored roadmap for a smooth transition.

Container as a Service

Easily deploy and manage your containerized applications without the hassle of underlying infrastructure. Our CaaS solutions help you focus on coding and innovation while we handle the complexities of container management. Enjoy the flexibility of developing in a portable environment, making migration between cloud providers a breeze.

Cloud Security and Risk Management

We help you safeguard your cloud infrastructure and data, ensure compliance, and minimize vulnerabilities. We employ industry-leading cloud based security tools like AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Azure Security Center, and Google Cloud Security Command Center to protect your assets. We also help you establish clear security policies and compliance protocols tailored to your business needs.

What makes us the go-to partner for cloud based application development?

benefits of cloud native app development services

Apps designed as loosely coupled microservices

We design independent components that communicate seamlessly via APIs, allowing for flexible deployment and technology choices. This architecture enhances resilience, scalability, and maintainability by using cloud based operating systems to their fullest potential.

API-first design approach

Our API-First Design approach prioritizes the creation of robust APIs before application development. This approach ensures seamless integration, enhances collaboration and improves scalability of the application.

Developed using latest languages and frameworks

Utilize the latest languages and frameworks like React, Angular, Node.js, and Django to develop high-performance applications that are scalable, maintainable, and tailored to your business needs.

Stateless and massively scalable apps

By leveraging stateless architecture, we ensure easy scalability and rapid deployment. Applications we develop are not dependent on the underlying infrastructure, enabling the app to operate in a highly distributed manner while maintaining its state independently.

Packaged as lightweight containers and orchestrated

Our cloud-native applications are packaged as lightweight containers to ensure portability, consistency, and efficiency across multiple environments. By encapsulating your application and its dependencies, we create isolated, self-sufficient units that can be easily deployed and managed. These containers are then orchestrated using powerful tools like Kubernetes, automating key tasks such as scaling, load balancing, and self-healing.

Leverage complete potential of Cloud platforms with our strategic partnerships

Google Cloud Premier Partner

Get access to the latest cloud tools, faster issue resolution, and expert guidance on building scalable applications. Benefit from priority support, ensuring quick problem-solving and optimized performance.

AWS Advanced Tier Partner

Get priority support, technical training, and guidance from AWS architects, ensuring your cloud application is well-equipped to leverage the latest cloud technologies. You gain access to advanced tools and services, enabling faster development, deployment, and scaling of applications.

Microsoft Azure Solutions Partner

Get access to Microsoft’s robust ecosystem of tools and resources. With Azure’s extensive services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container orchestration, Azure Functions for serverless computing, and Azure DevOps for CI/CD, you can streamline development and deployment processes.

Benefit from our frictionless application development process

Requirement Gathering

We begin by conducting in-depth discussions to understand your business objectives, technical needs, and user expectations. In case you need an on-premise to cloud migration, we thoroughly understand your current technology landscape and prepare accordingly.

Cost and Time Scoping

Once the requirements are clear, we provide a detailed estimate outlining project timelines, development stages, resource allocation, and overall costs. This ensures transparency and sets realistic expectations regarding deliverables, helping you plan accordingly.

Architecture Design

We design a robust, scalable architecture tailored to cloud-native environments. Using microservices and containers, we ensure the system is flexible, resilient, and capable of seamless scaling to handle future growth, aligning with best practices for cloud-native development.

Technology Stack Selection

Our team selects the optimal technology stack, including cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, cloud based database along with development frameworks and tools. This ensures compatibility with your application’s needs, scalability, and integration with modern cloud-native practices.

Development & Integration

Using agile methodologies like, we build your application in iterative phases, allowing for regular feedback and adjustments. We also set up continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure smooth, automated code testing and deployment, reducing errors and improving efficiency.

Testing & Quality Assurance

We perform extensive testing, including functional, security, and performance checks, to ensure the application meets the highest quality standards. By catching bugs early, we ensure that the app performs as intended under all conditions and is secure against vulnerabilities.

Monitoring & Optimization

Post-deployment, we implement monitoring tools like AWS CloudWatch or Datadog to track the app’s performance and resource usage. We continually optimize the app to ensure reliability, efficiency, and scalability as traffic and demand grow.

Deployment & Maintenance

Once tested and approved, we deploy the application to your chosen cloud environment. Post-launch, we offer ongoing support and maintenance, making sure the app remains stable, secure, and up-to-date with evolving needs and cloud capabilities.

Hire a team of experienced engineers with a niche skillset

Bringing you the perfect blend of cloud engineering experts, each mastering their craft to deliver innovative solutions tailored to your needs

Cloud Architects
UI/UX Experts
Business Analysts
Data Scientists
AI/ML Experts
Cloud Database Engineers
DevOps Engineers
Cloud Developers
Support Specialists

Business benefits with Daffodil’s application development services

Our customers have reported impressive business benefits from our cloud development services, including improved system performance, increased flexibility to adapt to changing business demands, and seamless integration with modern technologies for future growth.

lower development time
faster TTD
increased efficiency in release management
reduction in cloud cost
reduction in technical debt
faster product releases

Selected Projects in Cloud App Development

Daffodil helps Chalo to migrate to AWS cloud platform; resulting in 40% reduction in the cost of IT operations.

Our Tool Set for Bespoke Application Development

AWS Toolset

AWS Lambda, Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), AWS Fargate, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon API Gateway, Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service), Amazon DynamoDB, AWS CloudWatch, AWS CodePipeline, AWS CodeBuild, AWS CodeDeploy

Google Cloud Platform Toolset

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Run, App Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Build, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Firestore, BigQuery, Stackdriver (now part of Google Cloud Operations), Pub/Sub, Cloud Spanner

Microsoft Azure Toolset

Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Instances, Azure App Service, Azure DevOps, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure SQL Database, Azure Monitor, Azure API Management, Azure Service Fabric, Azure Blob Storage

Why Daffodil Software

Recognized excellence, proven customer satisfaction

Categorized as an aspirant in global PEAK Matrix assessment

Recommended vendor for custom software development services

Mentioned as a company to watch in the AI space

Categorized as a leader in digital engineering services

20+

years of software engineering excellence

150+

global clientele

4.8

Avg CSAT score

95%

customer retention rate

The timeline for developing a cloud-native app can vary depending on the complexity, but generally, you’re looking at anywhere from 3 to 9 months. Here’s a rough breakdown:

Planning (2-4 weeks): Start with gathering requirements, defining the app’s architecture, and choosing your tech stack (e.g., containers, microservices, serverless functions). This phase sets the foundation.
Development (2-6 months): Building the app involves coding microservices, containerizing them (e.g., Docker), and setting up cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud). For smaller apps, this can take a few months, but complex projects with multiple services can push this stage to 6 months or more.
Testing (4-6 weeks): Testing happens continuously within the project, but a dedicated testing phase ensures everything works at scale. Load testing, security checks, and performance optimization are crucial.
Deployment & Optimization (2-4 weeks): Once the app is built and tested, it’s deployed to the cloud. You’ll need time to fine-tune the infrastructure, set up monitoring, and ensure auto-scaling works.

In total, a basic cloud-native app can take around 3-6 months, while more complex projects might stretch closer to 9 months or longer. Regular updates are much easier, thanks to CI/CD pipelines!