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How much does it cost to create a website in Chile (2026): real prices and online calculator
Desarrollo Web

How much does it cost to create a website in Chile (2026): real prices and online calculator

A professional website in Chile costs from $490,000 CLP (landing) to $3,500,000+ CLP (custom). Compare real prices, avoid traps, and quote instantly with our smart calculator.

March 30, 2026
15 min read
Custom Software vs SaaS Chile 2026 | Why Mid-Market Companies Are Switching Strategy
Estrategia Digital

Custom Software vs SaaS Chile 2026 | Why Mid-Market Companies Are Switching Strategy

74% of companies in Latin America struggle to scale their software stack. Discover why custom software with AI is gaining ground over generic SaaS in 2026.

March 25, 2026
14 min read
ERP in Chile: Why Companies Are Migrating to Custom Software with AI
Tecnología Empresarial

ERP in Chile: Why Companies Are Migrating to Custom Software with AI

SAP, Defontana, Oracle or Manager don't fit your business? Discover why custom software with real AI is the new competitive advantage in Chile.

March 19, 2026
9 min read
Desarrollo de Software

How a custom software project works: from discovery to deploy

A custom software project has 5 phases: Discovery, Design, MVP, Iteration, and Support. We explain what each does, how long it takes, and what it costs in Chile.

March 13, 2026
12 min read
Transformación Digital

5 signs your company can't keep using Excel and needs a custom system

If your team loses more than 5 hours weekly on manual tasks, you've had serious errors from outdated data, or you can't answer basic questions without waiting for a report — your company needs a custom system.

March 13, 2026
11 min read
Desarrollo de Software

OPAI case study: how we built an AI-powered ERP for Gard Security across 10 cities

OPAI is an ERP with 20+ modules and integrated AI for Gard Security. Before: Excel + 3 disconnected systems. Today: 500+ guards, real-time rounds, AI-powered quotes — all from one platform.

March 13, 2026
14 min read
Inteligencia Artificial

AI applied in Chilean companies: 7 real use cases that are already working

AI is no longer just for Silicon Valley. Mid-market companies in Chile use agents to quote in minutes, process documents, and make data-driven decisions. 7 real cases.

March 13, 2026
13 min read
Desarrollo de Software

MVP in 30 days: how to validate your software idea without risking millions

An MVP is the simplest version of your software that solves the core problem. Not a prototype or PowerPoint — a real system in production. At LX3 we build it in 30 days. From $3M CLP.

March 13, 2026
12 min read
Desarrollo de Software

Web app vs website: which does your company need?

A website displays information. A web app DOES things: processes data, manages users, automates flows. We explain the difference and when you need each.

March 13, 2026
12 min read
Desarrollo de Software

How much does a custom web app cost in Chile?

A custom web app in Chile costs from $3M CLP (basic MVP) to $15M+ CLP (complex platform). Real ranges, factors that affect price, and how to reduce costs.

March 13, 2026
14 min read
Desarrollo de Software

Why your website shouldn't be WordPress

WordPress dominates 78% of the Chilean market, but it's not the best for speed, security, or conversion. Modern alternatives that cost the same long-term.

March 13, 2026
13 min read
Desarrollo de Software

Client portal: what it is, examples, and how much it costs

A client portal is a private space where your clients see their information in real time. Reduces 60-80% of inquiry calls and professionalizes your company. Cost from $3M CLP.

March 13, 2026
11 min read
Desarrollo de Software

Web design that converts: 7 key principles

A beautiful website that doesn't generate quotes is an expense. These 7 conversion-oriented design principles differentiate a nice-looking site from one that fills your pipeline.

March 13, 2026
14 min read
Inteligencia Artificial

Website with AI: generate more quotes

A website with AI isn't a generic chatbot. It's a site that understands visitors, answers with real data, qualifies leads, and alerts you when someone's ready to buy.

March 13, 2026
13 min read
Desarrollo de Software

Internal web system: when your company needs one

An internal web system is an app only your employees use to manage operations. If you manage with Excel + WhatsApp + 3 disconnected SaaS — you need one.

March 13, 2026
14 min read
Desarrollo de Software

Redesigning your website: signs and how to do it right

If your site is over 3 years old, loads slowly, doesn't appear on Google, or doesn't generate quotes — you need a strategic redesign, not a cosmetic one.

March 13, 2026
12 min read
Desarrollo de Software

Next.js vs WordPress: why companies are migrating in 2026

WordPress dominates by inertia. Next.js dominates by performance. If your company needs speed, security, and scalability — Next.js is the right bet in 2026.

March 13, 2026
13 min read
Inteligencia Artificial

AI chatbot for your website: practical guide

A real AI chatbot can answer questions about your business, qualify leads, and schedule meetings — 24/7. Costs from $500K CLP and can generate 10x ROI in the first quarter.

March 13, 2026
12 min read
Desarrollo de Software

¿Cuánto cuesta desarrollar software a medida? Guía de precios 2026 para empresas

¿Cuánto cuesta desarrollar software a medida en 2026? Revisa rangos, factores y modelos de contratación para tomar una mejor decisión.

March 9, 2026
18 min read
Inteligencia Artificial

Automatización de procesos con IA: guía práctica para empresas que quieren hacer más con menos en 2026

Aprende cómo implementar automatización de procesos con inteligencia artificial y reducir tiempos repetitivos entre 30% y 70%.

March 8, 2026
17 min read
Desarrollo de Software

Software a medida vs SaaS: ¿Qué le conviene a tu empresa en 2026?

Compara software a medida vs SaaS en 2026: costos, plazos, propiedad e integraciones para decidir con mejor criterio.

March 7, 2026
16 min read
Inteligencia Artificial

Inteligencia artificial para empresas medianas: por dónde empezar en 2026

Guía 2026 para implementar inteligencia artificial en empresas medianas con foco en quick wins, seguridad y ROI real.

March 6, 2026
18 min read
Desarrollo de Software

ERP a medida vs SAP vs Odoo: comparativa honesta para empresas medianas en 2026

Compara ERP a medida vs SAP vs Odoo en 2026: costos, tiempos, personalización e IA para elegir mejor en una empresa mediana.

March 5, 2026
18 min read
Transformación Digital

De Excel al ERP: cómo dejar de gestionar tu empresa en hojas de cálculo en 2026

Descubre cómo dejar de usar Excel como ERP y migrar a un sistema por fases, sin romper la operación ni perder datos.

March 4, 2026
17 min read
Inteligencia Artificial

Agentes de IA para empresas: qué son, casos de uso reales y cómo implementarlos en 2026

Entiende qué son los agentes de IA para empresas, qué ROI pueden generar y cómo implementarlos con seguridad en 2026.

March 3, 2026
17 min read
Desarrollo de Software

No-code y low-code vs desarrollo a medida: cuándo tu empresa supera las herramientas genéricas en 2026

Compara no-code y low-code vs desarrollo a medida para saber cuándo una empresa ya superó las herramientas genéricas.

March 2, 2026
15 min read
Desarrollo de Software

Cómo elegir una empresa de desarrollo de software: 10 criterios para 2026

Aprende cómo elegir una empresa de desarrollo de software con 10 criterios y 5 red flags que todo gerente debe revisar.

March 1, 2026
16 min read
Desarrollo de Software

CRM a medida vs Salesforce vs HubSpot: cuándo las herramientas genéricas no alcanzan en 2026

Compara CRM a medida vs Salesforce y HubSpot en 2026 para decidir cuándo conviene salir de una herramienta genérica.

March 1, 2026
17 min read
Estrategia

Why generic AI tools don't solve specific business problems

Companies invest in generic tools expecting specific results. This mismatch explains why most AI projects never make it to production.

February 18, 2026
8 min read
Operaciones

The real cost of not automating: what mid-market companies lose every quarter

Not automating has a compound cost that most companies don't calculate correctly. We quantify lost time, error rates, and opportunity costs.

January 27, 2026
6 min read
Tecnología

How to choose between building custom software vs buying SaaS

Build or buy is not a binary decision. We present a practical decision framework for mid-market companies that need technology that works.

January 10, 2026
7 min read