Custom Software Development
Custom Software Development
Bespoke web applications, internal tools, dashboards and platforms built with modern stacks. Designed for scale, security and developer ergonomics.
- $8,000
- Starting From
- 6–18 weeks
- Typical Timeline
- 40+
- Projects Shipped
- 98%
- On-time Delivery
What you get
Built for outcomes, not output
Tailored to your workflow
Off-the-shelf SaaS products force you into someone else's workflow. We build software that fits how your team actually works — not the other way around.
Modern, maintainable stack
Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Prisma, tRPC or GraphQL. A codebase your future developers can pick up and extend without proprietary lock-in.
Security by default
Auth, RBAC, audit logs, encryption at rest and in transit, rate limiting, OWASP Top 10 mitigations, SOC 2 awareness. We take security seriously from day one.
Multi-tenant architecture
B2B SaaS, marketplace, internal portals — we design multi-tenant data models that scale to thousands of customers without re-architecture.
API-first integrations
Stripe, HubSpot, Salesforce, Slack, Twilio, SendGrid, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, internal ERP/CRM. We integrate with your full stack.
Built for AI
Native AI integrations: OpenAI, Anthropic, vector databases, RAG, semantic search, intelligent agents. Ship AI features your competitors can't.
Process
How a custom software project moves
- 01
Discovery & PRD
Workshops with stakeholders, user stories, success metrics, technical constraints, data model outline. Delivered as a written PRD you can share with investors or your board.
- 02
Architecture & data model
System architecture, database schema, API contracts, third-party integration map, infrastructure plan, security model.
- 03
UI/UX & prototype
High-fidelity Figma prototype of the key flows. Clickable demo before any code is written.
- 04
Sprint build
Two-week sprints with demos at the end of each. GitHub for code, Linear for tasks, Slack for communication, Loom for async updates.
- 05
QA, security & performance
Automated tests, manual QA, security review, performance audit, accessibility audit, load testing.
- 06
Launch & handover
Production deployment, monitoring, incident response runbook, documentation, code walkthrough. Optional ongoing retainer.
Deliverables
What ships at the end
Every custom software engagement includes the following as standard. Nothing is hidden, nothing is upsold.
- Production-ready custom web application
- Source code repository (GitHub) — you own it
- Written architecture & API documentation
- PostgreSQL database with backup & migration strategy
- Authentication & role-based access control (RBAC)
- Third-party integrations (Stripe, HubSpot, etc.)
- Admin panel & dashboards
- Automated test suite (unit + integration)
- CI/CD pipeline (GitHub Actions)
- Infrastructure as code (Terraform or Pulumi)
- Monitoring, logging, error tracking (Sentry, Datadog, etc.)
- Recorded handover walkthrough + written docs
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- 01What is custom software development?
- Custom software development is the process of designing, building, deploying and maintaining software tailored to a specific organization's needs — as opposed to off-the-shelf SaaS products. Examples include internal tools, customer-facing portals, marketplaces, B2B SaaS products, data pipelines, dashboards and bespoke web applications.
- 02How much does custom software development cost?
- Custom software projects vary widely. An internal tool or dashboard: $8,000–$25,000. A multi-tenant SaaS MVP: $25,000–$100,000. An enterprise platform: $100,000+. We scope to your budget using modular pricing and ship in phases.
- 03How long does a custom software project take?
- An internal tool or dashboard: 6–10 weeks. A SaaS MVP: 3–6 months. An enterprise platform: 6–18 months. We deliver in two-week sprints with demos at the end of each.
- 04Will I own the code?
- Yes. You own 100% of the source code, infrastructure and intellectual property. Code lives in your GitHub organization. We sign an IP assignment on final payment.
- 05Do you provide ongoing maintenance?
- Yes. We offer monthly retainers for bug fixes, dependency updates, security patches, infrastructure management and feature development. Typical retainers: $1,500–$8,000/month depending on complexity.
- 06Can you integrate AI features?
- Yes. We have deep experience integrating OpenAI, Anthropic, vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, pgvector), RAG pipelines, agentic workflows, semantic search and intelligent automation. AI features are a specialty, not an afterthought.
Related Case Studies
How we've shipped custom software.
- Real Estate & PropTech
IDX real estate platform — 12K active listings
Built a real estate platform with IDX integration, advanced search, broker accounts and a custom CRM. SEO traffic 3.2x in 6 months.
SEO traffic: +220% - FinTech & Financial Services
Stripe migration: zero downtime, 4x throughput
Migrated a FinTech platform from a legacy processor to Stripe Connect with zero downtime. The new platform handles 4x the transaction volume at 1/3 the cost.
Throughput: 4x
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