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Freelance web
developer in the
Philippines.

I’m Carl Kelvin Manahan, a freelance web developer based in the Philippines. I build custom web apps, company websites, and admin dashboards for startups and businesses, from the first sketch to a live product on your domain.

Free · 15 minutes · No commitment

Shipped & live

What I build for the web

Most of my work is custom software that a template can’t handle: marketplaces, SaaS platforms, booking systems, and internal tools with real users and real data. I also build fast, polished websites for companies that need to explain a product clearly and turn visitors into inquiries.

Every project is built with a modern, maintainable stack, usually Next.js and React on the front end and Laravel or Node.js with PostgreSQL on the back end, and deployed to production for you.

  • Web apps and SaaS platforms with accounts, roles, and payments
  • Marketplaces and booking platforms
  • Company and product websites that load fast and are built for search
  • Admin dashboards and internal tools
  • APIs and integrations with the services you already use

Why hire a freelance developer in the Philippines

You work directly with the person writing your code, with no account managers and no hand-offs. We talk in English, and Philippine time (UTC+8) overlaps with Asia and Australia, while calls are easy to schedule in European or US hours.

Pricing is fixed per project, so you know the full cost before work starts. When the project is done, you own 100% of the code.

PRICING

Fixed price,
no surprises.

02 / MOBILE APP + API

Mobile App + API

iOS and Android apps with a solid backend.

Starting at
$7,900
Typical timeline
8-12 weeks
  • React Native app
  • Backend API
  • Auth
  • Payments
  • Store release
What’s included →Talk about this ↗

All prices are fixed and in USD. Not sure what you need? Book a free 15-min call and we’ll figure it out.

HOW IT WORKS

From call
to launch.

  1. Step 01

    Free 15-min call

    Tell me your idea. You leave with a rough scope, a realistic timeline, and a budget range.

  2. Step 02

    Scope & fixed quote

    I turn features and screens into a written scope with one fixed price. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices.

  3. Step 03

    Build with demos

    You see working software as it’s built, so feedback happens early instead of at the end.

  4. Step 04

    Launch & handover

    I ship it to production and hand over the code, deployments, and accounts, so you own all of it. Then I stay on for a month of free support.

FAQ

Common
questions.

How much does a freelance web developer cost in the Philippines?

Rates vary a lot by experience and scope. My projects are fixed price, starting at $1,900 for an admin dashboard, and you get an exact quote after a free 15-min call and scoping.

Do you build simple websites or only web apps?

Both. Alongside web apps, I build company and product websites, such as SmartVend and Pili AdheSeal. Tell me what you need on a free call and I’ll recommend the simplest option that does the job.

Can you work with my existing website or codebase?

Often, yes. I work with Next.js, React, Vue, Laravel, and Node.js. I’ll review the code first and tell you honestly whether it’s better to extend it or rebuild.

Will my website work well on mobile and in Google search?

Yes. Every site I build is responsive, fast, and set up with the technical SEO basics: clean HTML, metadata, structured data, a sitemap, and good Core Web Vitals.

Your project
could be next.

You’ve seen what I’ve shipped. Tell me what you’re building, and in 15 minutes we’ll know if I’m the right fit.

Book a free 15-min call ↗