PGMLife

What PGMLife does

PGMLife (피지엠라이프) is a private Seoul-based web and mobile development agency founded in 2019, serving primarily Korean SMBs, e-commerce entrepreneurs, and organizations requiring custom responsive websites, Android/iOS mobile applications, and online shopping malls. Its core product line consists of three services: custom responsive Homepage development, Mobile Web & App development for Android and iOS, and Online Shopping Mall production with deep integration into Korea's dominant SMB e-commerce platforms — Cafe24, Godomall, and Smart Store.

Underlying the delivery layer, PGMLife maintains three internal proprietary platforms: P-PLATFORM (Performance) for client-specific customization, G-PLATFORM (Group) for HR and payroll management, and M-PLATFORM (Movement) for e-commerce system modernization. These function as internal tooling rather than commercial SaaS products. Supporting features include a 5-tier backup system, SNS login integration, SMS/email notification capabilities, and built-in electronic payment (PG) gateway integration.

Commercially, PGMLife operates a sales-led, project-based GTM: prospective clients submit inquiries through the company website, receive consultation-based custom quotes (no public pricing), and move through a six-step workflow from pre-purchase consultation to final delivery. Revenue is predominantly one-time license (custom builds) with a recurring component tied to hosting and after-sales support. The firm showcases a portfolio of 30+ completed projects across more than 20 industries and a visible ecosystem of 76 partner logos, but discloses no revenue, headcount, funding, or management information.

Name

PGMLife

Legal name

PGMLife

Website

https://pgmlife.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PGMLife is a Seoul-based, private web and mobile development agency founded in 2019 that builds responsive websites, Android/iOS apps, and Cafe24/Godomall/Smart Store-integrated e-commerce sites for Korean SMBs, e-commerce entrepreneurs, and event-driven organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Website Development: One-time custom development services for responsive websites tailored to client specifications, including design, publishing, and development phases
2. Mobile Web & App Development: Custom mobile web and native application development for Android and iOS platforms
3. Shopping Mall Production: E-commerce platform setup including Cafe24, Godomall, and Smart Store integrations with banners, detail pages, and professional design services
4. Ongoing Hosting & Support: Unlimited specialized A/S (after-sales service) when using their hosting services, including shopping mall/franchise management features

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PGMLife is a Seoul-based custom web and mobile development agency that builds responsive homepages, Android and iOS mobile applications, and online shopping malls integrated with Korean e-commerce platforms such as Cafe24, Godomall, and Smart Store. Services follow a structured 6-step workflow (pre-purchase consultation through design, publishing, development, and delivery), with ongoing unlimited hosting and after-sales support for hosting clients.

Product overview

PGMLife is a web and mobile development agency offering three core service products: responsive Homepage development, Mobile Web & App development (Android/iOS), and Online Shopping Mall creation using Cafe24, Godomall, and Smart Store platforms. The company also operates three internal platforms: P-PLATFORM (PERFORMANCE) for advanced customization, G-PLATFORM (GROUP) for HR/personnel management, and M-PLATFORM (MOVEMENT) for e-commerce modernization. The product portfolio is structured as custom development services with complementary proprietary platforms for project execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• P-PLATFORM: Performance platform offering specialized customization services
• G-PLATFORM
• M-PLATFORM

Products and services

• Responsive Homepage Development (반응형 홈페이지)

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 years of web stability expertise
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers33 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• E-commerce Platform Partners (Cafe24, Godomall, Smart Store)coreTechnology or IntegrationPGMLife integrates with major Korean e-commerce platforms including Cafe24, Godomall, and Smart Store for shopping mall production services. These partnerships enable them to offer comprehensive e-commerce solutions to clients.
• Undisclosed Partner Logos (76 total)minorOthersThe company displays 76 partner logos on their website, indicating a broad ecosystem of business and technology partnerships, though specific partner names are not disclosed in the source material.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• LG CNS: LG CNS is a major Korean IT services and solutions provider offering web/app development and enterprise digital services. It competes with PGMLife on enterprise contracts and operates at much greater scale with broader portfolio offerings.
• NHN: NHN is a major Korean tech company that owns both Godomall and Makeshop, operating across SMB e-commerce platforms, payments, and IT services. It competes with PGMLife across multiple Korean SMB digital service categories.
• Naver Smart Store: Naver Smart Store is Korea's largest SMB e-commerce platform by merchant count, operated by Naver. PGMLife integrates with it as a partner, but Smart Store's free DIY tools compete with PGMLife's custom shopping mall build services.
• Douzone: Douzone is one of Korea's largest ERP and IT services companies serving SMBs and mid-market with software and implementation services. It competes with PGMLife's G-PLATFORM HR/payroll positioning and broader Korean SMB digital services.
• Samsung SDS: Samsung SDS is one of Korea's largest IT services companies, offering web/app development, cloud, and digital transformation services. It competes with PGMLife for enterprise digital builds and offers broader capability at significantly greater scale.

Others

• Hancom Group: Hancom is a Korean software and services group with web/cloud, office, and AI offerings. It is adjacent rather than directly competitive, but represents the type of larger Korean software player PGMLife would benchmark against for productization potential.

Direct peers

• Makeshop: Makeshop (NHN subsidiary) is a Korean SMB e-commerce platform with design and store-build services. It competes directly with PGMLife's shopping mall production offering for the same Korean SMB online retail customers.
• Cafe24: Cafe24 is Korea's leading SMB e-commerce platform. PGMLife is an integration partner but also competes with Cafe24's in-house design services and DIY store builder for the same Korean SMB e-commerce build-out market.
• Godomall: Godomall is a major Korean SMB e-commerce platform under NHN. PGMLife lists it as a core integration partner and competes in shopping mall production services for the same Korean SMB online retail segment.
• Gabia: Gabia is one of Korea's largest SMB-focused web hosting and site-building companies. Like PGMLife, it serves Korean small businesses needing websites, domains, and hosting — a directly comparable customer base and service mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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