Development

Software you actually own.

Most sites run on tools that hold your content hostage, and most "custom" apps are templates with the serial numbers filed off. We build on open, portable stacks you can host anywhere and hand to any developer. Bespoke software at SaaS-replacement cost, and the code is yours.

What we do

Custom software and web development that belongs to you.

From SaaS replacement to vibe-code rescue, every engagement is custom software development for startups and small teams that ends with you owning the code, the pipeline, and the data.

Custom Software Development (Replace Your SaaS)

That tool you keep paying $300 a month for, and barely use half the features of, and cannot export your data from? We build the version you own outright. Enterprise-grade engineering at a price that pencils out in months, not years.

Custom appsSaaS replacementData portabilitySelf-hosted ready

Vibe-Code Acceleration & Cleanup

You started a project in Replit, Lovable, or another vibe-coding tool and it works enough to demo, but the architecture is a mess and you do not want to ship it like that. We take it from prototype to production. Or, if you have not started, we accelerate the build so you skip the cleanup phase entirely.

Architecture refactorProduction readinessTest coverageDeploy pipeline

Custom Website & CMS Development

Astro and Next.js sites that load fast, score 95+ on Lighthouse, and run on commodity hosting. Headless CMS when you need it, flat-file when you do not.

AstroReact / Next.jsPerformanceHeadless CMS

ERA audits and certification

Start with an audit of your AI-built prototype covering security, architecture, and test coverage, written up as a report you own. Gold and platinum add the fixes, our attestation, and a deployment.

Security auditArchitecture reviewAutomated testingCompliance

API & Integrations

Wire your tools together with code instead of duct tape. CRM, payment, marketing automation, third-party APIs, internal webhooks. Built to be maintained.

CRM integrationPaymentMarketing toolsThird-party APIs

Internal Tools & Automation

Agents, dashboards, and workflows that take repetitive work off your team's plate. Browser extensions, lead-scoring jobs, content ops, chatbots that route to real humans.

Browser extensionsDashboardsChatbotsWorkflow automation
How we work

No surprise reveals at launch.

1

Spec

Working session to lock scope, stack, and acceptance criteria. We hand back a written spec and fixed-price quote before any code is written.

2

Build

Weekly demo on a staging URL. You can break it, click around, leave comments. No surprise reveals at launch.

3

Ship

Deploy to your hosting (Netlify, Vercel, Cloudflare, or your own infra). Migration, SSL, monitoring, backups. You get a runbook.

4

Support

Optional retainer for updates, audits, and on-call. Or take the repo and run it yourself. Your call.

FAQ

Things people ask before signing.

How does "SaaS replacement" actually work?
We look at what you are paying for, what features you actually use, and what data lives in there. We build a custom app that covers your real use case, deploy it to your own infrastructure, and hand you the keys. Typical breakeven is 6 to 18 months depending on the SaaS bill we are replacing. The code is yours forever after that.
I built something in Replit or Lovable and it is a mess. Can you help?
Yes. We do code audits, architecture refactors, and production hardening on vibe-coded projects regularly. We tell you honestly when it is salvageable, when it needs partial rewrite, and when starting fresh is faster than fixing it.
What stacks do you build on?
Astro, Next.js, React, Node, Cloudflare Workers, Netlify Functions. Anything portable and open. We can also work in your existing stack if you have one we should not abandon.
Do you work with WordPress?
We can, though it is not our first recommendation for most new builds. WordPress is great when you genuinely need its plugin ecosystem and a non-technical editor. For everything else we usually steer toward lighter, more portable stacks. We also help people migrate off WordPress when it has become more burden than benefit.
Who owns the code?
You. Always. While we are building, we host the code in our own repos so we can ship fast. Whenever you want it, we hand it over: into your own GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or wherever else you want it to live. If you do not have a repo host yet, we will help you set one up. No drama, no lock-in.
What is ERA?
Our review program for AI-built apps. Bronze and silver are audits: we read the code and report what we find, including the bad news. Gold and platinum are certifications, where we write the fixes, attest to them, and handle a deployment. Every badge links to a real, timestamped report. Full details at /era/.
How do I choose the right custom software development company?
Look for three things: whether you own the code and data at the end, whether they build on portable open stacks instead of locking you into their platform, and whether the price pencils out against the SaaS you are replacing. We built our whole model around those answers being yes, yes, and months not years.
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Enterprise Ready Application

Built with AI? Get it audited.

An audit that reports what is actually wrong with the code. Gold and platinum add the fixes and the certification.

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