Custom software
Custom Business Software and Application Development
Internal tools, portals and workflow applications built around how your business runs.
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Software built around how your business actually runs
Off-the-shelf software fits the average company. When your process is what makes you different, or when three tools and a spreadsheet are holding a workflow together, custom software is often the cheaper answer over a few years.
We are a custom software development company focused on business operations: internal tools, client portals, workflow applications and the integrations between them. We choose the lightest technology that will do the job, from low-code platforms to fully custom code, so you are not paying to maintain more software than you need.
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What we build
Client and partner portals
Secure portals where clients submit requests, upload documents and track status.
- Role-based access
- Document upload and storage
- Status tracking and notifications
Internal tools
The admin panels, trackers and operational tools your team uses every day.
- Built for your workflow
- Fast to change
- Replaces fragile spreadsheets
Workflow applications
Approvals, scheduling, field work and case management as proper applications with an audit trail.
- Web and mobile
- Automated notifications
- Full history of every change
Integrations and APIs
Your systems connected so data moves on its own, with APIs where you need to expose your own.
- CRM, ERP and accounting
- Webhooks and scheduled sync
- Custom APIs
Reporting built in
Dashboards on the data your application captures, so reporting is not a separate project.
- Operational dashboards
- Exports for finance
- Alerts on exceptions
Yours to own
Code, data and documentation handed over. No lock-in to us.
- Source code and documentation
- Your cloud accounts
- Optional support retainer
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Choosing the right way to build
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Low-code or custom code?
Both produce business software you own. The choice depends on how complex the logic is and how many people will use it.
| Low-code (AppSheet, Power Apps) | Custom code (Python, JavaScript) | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first version | Weeks | Weeks to months |
| Cost | Lower build cost, plus platform licences | Higher build cost, no per-user licence |
| Complex logic and interfaces | Limited | Unlimited |
| External users and scale | Possible, with licensing limits | Designed for it |
| Best for | Internal tools on existing data | Portals, products and complex workflows |
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Custom software questions
Custom software or an off-the-shelf product?
How much does custom software cost?
Who owns the software?
Can you work with our existing systems?
Tell us what the software needs to do
Describe the workflow and the tools holding it together today. We will come back with the simplest way to build it and what it would take.
A reply from a consultant, usually within one working day.
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