Custom Software Development
Custom web apps, SaaS platforms, admin dashboards, and internal tools, built under contract by a small team that actually documents what they ship.
When the off-the-shelf tool doesn't quite fit and the agency quote came back with a comma in it, that's usually where we come in. We scope the build properly, write the code, document what matters, and hand the whole repository over to you when it's done.
Deliverables
- A working production application on the stack of your choice (Next.js, Node, Python, whatever makes sense)
- Source code in your GitHub or GitLab, with a clean commit history
- Architecture diagrams and a written README that explains how the system actually works
- Database schema, migrations, and seed data scripts you can run yourself
- CI/CD pipeline wired into your hosting (Vercel, Railway, Fly, AWS, your call)
- A short handoff session where we walk your team through every part of the build
Process
- 01
Scope
We sit with you, write down the requirements, and price the whole engagement before any code happens.
- 02
Design
Architecture and data model on paper before the editor opens, so nothing big has to be rewritten later.
- 03
Build
Ship in iterations you can actually watch. Weekly demos, no "we'll show you at the end."
- 04
Handoff
Source, credentials, and infrastructure transferred to your accounts. You own the whole thing.
Stack & Tools
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- Python
- PostgreSQL
- Drizzle ORM
- Prisma
- Redis
- Vercel
- AWS
- Stripe
- Clerk
Common questions
What does a custom software engagement cost?+
Most builds land between $15K and $50K depending on scope. Smaller dashboards and internal tools sometimes come in lower. We price the whole engagement upfront so you never see a surprise invoice.
How long does it take to ship a working app?+
A typical MVP-grade web app lands in two to six weeks. We've shipped full SaaS platforms (web + API + mobile) in seven days when the scope was right. Bigger systems take longer because we don't take shortcuts that come back as bug reports.
Who owns the code at the end?+
You do. The repository sits in your GitHub or GitLab from day one, the infrastructure runs on your accounts, and there's no retainer attached to keep the lights on.
Will the next developer be able to read this?+
Yes. Every project ships with a real README, architecture notes, and consistent code style. If someone else takes over later, they get a working README and an explainer call from us if they need it.
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Ready to talk about your custom software development project?
Send us a short note. We respond within 24 hours and we'll tell you honestly whether this is the right engagement for what you're trying to do.