How much does custom software cost?
It depends almost entirely on scope, which is the one thing under your control. A focused internal tool is typically four to eight weeks of work. A CRM or operations system with several roles and reporting runs three to five months. We quote a defined first version rather than an open-ended engagement.
Other questions on this topic.
Should we build custom software or buy something off the shelf?
Buy, in most cases. If an existing product covers eighty percent of your needs at a fraction of the cost, take it and adapt your process.…
Do we own the software you build?
Yes. Code, data, and ownership are yours as set out in the agreement. The code lives in a repository you can access and the hosting is…
What happens to our existing data?
It gets migrated as its own piece of work: extract, examine, clean, map, import to a test environment, and your team verifies against records they know.…
Can the software connect to our other tools?
Where an API exists, yes. Accounting, communication, and marketing integrations are planned in the specification rather than added as an afterthought.
How do you handle security?
Role-based permissions so people see only what their job needs, hashed credentials, encrypted connections, protection against standard attacks, and an audit trail recording who changed what.…
Does my business actually need a mobile app?
Often not. An app requires someone to find it, install it, and keep it, and a mobile website clears most of that friction instantly. An app…