Custom software development services

Custom Software Development Company

SoftDoes builds custom software for companies that have outgrown spreadsheets and off-the-shelf tools: internal systems, customer portals, SaaS products, integrations and AI features. Senior engineers plan, build and support it, and you own all of the code.

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Custom software development at a glance

Typical budget
$8K to $133K
by project type, from our cost calculator
Time to launch
16 to 24 weeks
for most projects; MVPs launch sooner
Code ownership
100% yours
all code and IP, written into the contract
Team
80+ people
product and engineering, with U.S.-led delivery
Track record
90+ clients
active today; 5.0 on Clutch from 40 reviews
AI
AI in 80%
of our projects; 40 AI projects since 2020

What is custom software development?

Custom software development is the process of designing, building and maintaining software for one organization’s users, data and workflows, instead of buying an off-the-shelf product made for everyone. It covers internal tools, customer portals, SaaS products, system integrations and AI features. The organization owns the code and controls what gets built next.

It is also called bespoke or tailor-made software development, or custom application development when the result is a web or mobile app. Unlike customizing an existing product, it starts from your process instead of someone else’s.

Our custom software development services

Internal tools and automation

From $12,000. Replace spreadsheets and manual steps with one system for approvals, scheduling, inventory and reporting, with role-based access and audit trails.

Customer and partner portals

From $15,000. Secure portals where customers, patients or partners log in to order, book, pay, upload documents and track status.

SaaS products and MVPs

From $18,000. Multi-tenant SaaS platforms with plans, billing, free trials and admin tools, built to launch fast and scale without a rewrite.

Custom CRM and ERP

From $15,000. A CRM or ERP shaped around how you sell, deliver and bill, with lead capture, pipelines and reports, and no per-seat fees.

Integrations and APIs

From $3,000. Connect your CRM, ERP, payments, accounting and industry systems through APIs, so data moves on its own instead of being retyped.

AI features and agents

From $4,000. AI agents, document extraction, smart search and assistants connected to your own data, with human review where it matters.

Web and mobile apps

From $20,000. iOS and Android apps from one shared codebase, plus web apps, with the admin panel and back end behind them.

Modernization and code audits

From $4,000. Audit, take over or rebuild legacy software, and move data out of old systems into the cloud without stopping the business.

What will your software cost?

Answer five questions and see a price range on screen. No email needed. A senior engineer can turn it into a fixed price in 30 minutes.

Scope builder5 questions · Instant range
01What best describes your project?
02How many user roles do you need?
03How big is the first version?
04Does it connect to other systems?
05Does it need any of these? Pick all that apply

What’s included

  • Discovery and a written scope
  • Development with code review
  • Project management and demos
  • Documentation and code handover
  • UX and UI design
  • Automated and manual testing
  • Launch and data migration

How to keep costs down

  1. Start with phase one: launch the smallest version that proves the value, then grow it.
  2. Use proven building blocks for sign-in, payments and hosting instead of custom ones.
  3. Connect the tools you keep before replacing them.
  4. Name one decision-maker, so questions get answered fast.

Plan your project with
a senior engineer

A free 30-minute call. You get a first plan, the main risks and a budget range.

Custom software for enterprises, growing companies and startups

Enterprise teams

Custom enterprise software development that clears procurement and fits the systems you already run. Our largest client is a government agency with more than 10,000 employees.

  • Security reviews and vendor documents
  • Dedicated teams for long-term roadmaps
  • ERP, CRM and data platform integrations
Most Popular
Growing companies

For companies that have outgrown spreadsheets, off-the-shelf tools or a first version built in a hurry. We replace the patchwork with one system your team uses every day, and connect the tools worth keeping.

  • Spreadsheets and duplicate tools replaced
  • The systems you keep, connected
  • A first release in months, not years
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Funded startups

Custom software development for startups: an MVP built to launch, take payments and support your next round, on code you can keep building on as you grow.

  • Web app MVPs from $8,000
  • SaaS MVPs with billing from $18,000
  • The same team from MVP to scale
MVP development

AI in custom software development

We add AI where it saves time or improves a decision, and keep people in charge of the rest.

Document extraction, AI agents, search and assistants, summaries and recommendations — connected to your own data, with human review where it matters.

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Custom software vs off-the-shelf software

Fit to your process
Upfront cost
Time to start
Ownership
Ongoing cost
Integrations
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Fit to your process
Built around your workflows
Upfront cost
Discovery, design and build
Time to start
Weeks to months
Ownership
You own the code and roadmap
Ongoing cost
Hosting and support, no per-seat fees
Integrations
Built for your systems and data
Custom software
Fit to your process
Unique to your business
Upfront cost
Higher upfront investment
Time to start
Weeks to months
Ownership
100% of code and IP belong to you
Ongoing cost
Pays back as your company grows
Integrations
Designed for your requirements
Off-the-shelf software
Fit to your process
You adapt work to the product
Upfront cost
Setup and first subscription
Time to start
Days
Ownership
The vendor owns the product
Ongoing cost
Per-user fees grow with your team
Integrations
Limited to vendor connectors

When custom software is worth it

  • Your team works around its tools with spreadsheets and copy-paste.
  • Your systems don’t share data, so the same information is typed twice.
  • Per-seat fees grow faster than the value you get.
  • Your process is part of why customers choose you.
  • You face security or compliance rules a product can’t meet.
  • You have outgrown a no-code tool or the limits of a SaaS product.

When to buy instead

Buy when the process is standard, such as payroll, email or accounting, a product already covers it well, and you need it next week. Many companies mix both: off-the-shelf where it fits, custom software where it counts.

Buyer’s checklist

How to choose a custom software development company

Ask every company on your shortlist these questions. Here are our answers.

Question to askSoftDoes
Can we read verified reviews?Yes. They’re public on Clutch, and over half come from founders, executives and department heads.
Who have you built for?510+ projects delivered, from funded startups to enterprise teams.
Who does the work?Our own 80+ person team.
Who owns the code?You do: 100% of the code and IP, in the contract.
Can we see prices up front?Yes. Our ranges and starting prices are on this page, and phase one is a fixed price.
Which platforms back you?Zapier Silver Solution Partner; OpenAI, Google Cloud and AWS partner.

Common mistakes, and how we prevent them

  • Building everything at once

    We scope a phase one that launches in months, then add features based on real use.

  • Skipping discovery

    Two to four weeks of discovery come before a fixed price.

  • No decision-maker on your side

    We agree on one owner on each side in the first week.

  • Leaving testing to the end

    Every change gets a code review, and automated tests run before each release.

  • No plan after launch

    Support and updates are planned before launch day.

  • Choosing on hourly rate alone

    Compare total cost, verified reviews and results, not just the rate.

Client quotes

In their own words

All 40 reviews on Clutch

Numbers Don’t Lie

Recent projects showcasing how we design, engineer, and deliver production-ready software solutions.

  • Startup
  • Real Estate
2026

Our Haus AI

A finance professional turned founder built Our Haus AI, an AI-powered collaborative workspace where homeowners and contractors scope, bid, contract, and document renovation projects together. SoftDoes took her prototype and made it production-ready.
Outcome
SoftDoes hardened and secured a far-more-than-MVP platform for launch, delivering on a fast, defined timeline so a solo non-technical founder could move to production and start onboarding founding users.
  • 10XMVP scope delivered
  • 2+years Ongoing partnership
  • 1Fully owned Platform
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  • Finance
  • Energy
2026

Deepwater Insights

Deepwater Insights delivers proprietary alternative data and niche research on the offshore drilling and energy sector to institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals who require coverage that larger firms don't provide.
Outcome
A brand-aligned editorial platform with premium content architecture gave Deepwater Insights a professional home for its research and a direct channel to investors beyond social media.
  • 100%Brand Continuity
  • 2Platform Distribution
  • 100%Paywall-Ready Content
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  • Real Estate
2026

The building buyer

The Building Buyer is a Florida-based real estate investment firm co-founded by Dylan Troiano and Charles Hanlin. They acquire single-family, multifamily, and commercial properties across South Florida and beyond, with a focus on motivated seller opportunities.
Outcome
SoftDoes built a proprietary lead generation and data extraction system that replaced hours of manual research each day, freeing the team to focus on deals instead of data.
  • 18Weekly hours saved
  • 2+Years Ongoing partnership
  • 1Fully owned Platform
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  • Education
  • Non-Profit
2026

WOVEN & NICE

Woven is a Spring Valley, NY nonprofit running the NICE program (New Training Inclusive Community Environment) in four Rockland County schools. Their team supports students through restorative practices, mediation, and professional development for teachers and administrators.
Outcome
A full website rebuild gave Woven a cleaner, more navigable donation experience and a stronger digital presence to support their push into new school districts.
  • 4Schools Served
  • 4Weeks to Launch
  • 1STTime on Upwork
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  • Healthcare
2026

CareInTouch

CareInTouch is a Bay Area home health agency providing skilled nursing and therapy services to patients referred from hospitals and clinics. With over 100 staff, they operate in one of the most complex and compliance-driven healthcare markets in the country.
Outcome
SoftDoes built a custom compliance and billing monitoring app that eliminated missed deadlines, reduced revenue loss, and gave ownership real-time oversight of the entire care workflow.
  • 40% Reduction In Billing Errors
  • 100+Staff Operations Managed
  • 0Missed Compliance Deadlines
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  • Startup
2026

Sparkle The Cleaning Service

Sparkle The Cleaning Service is a Detroit-area residential cleaning company with 10 years in business, connecting homeowners with vetted, insured independent cleaners through a subscription-based marketplace platform.
Outcome
Launched a two-sided marketplace that removes the middleman from cleaning transactions, letting cleaners earn more while giving customers a transparent, trust-first booking experience.
  • 75% Platform Transparency
  • 2XPlatform Growth
  • 40%Higher User Retention
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  • Startup
2026

DineMate

DineMate is a Maryland-based dating and connecting platform built around verified profiles, restaurant reservations, and prepaid dining experiences. Founded to bring back authenticity to how people meet and connect.
Outcome
A fully custom web app, live on AWS, replaced a stalled mobile build and gave a first-time founder a scalable foundation to pursue users, partnerships, and investor capital.
  • 60% Time Saved
  • 99%System Reliability
  • 40%Higher User Retention
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  • Healthcare
2026

Prior Authorization AI

Prior Authorization AI is a healthcare automation startup building AI-powered tools to streamline prior authorization for Medicare and Medicaid medical transportation providers in New Jersey.
Outcome
Replaced a 16-hour manual document collection process with an automated intake and submission pipeline, freeing the founder to focus on clinical oversight instead of clerical work.
  • 16Weekly hours saved
  • 63%Admin time reduced
  • 43%Fewer submission errors
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  • Education
2026

Grand Central Language Services

Grand Central Language Services provides translation and interpretation for organizations operating in complex, multilingual environments. As demand grew, internal workflows became harder to manage. SoftDoes built a custom platform to streamline coordination, improve visibility, and support scalable operations.
Outcome
The new platform brought structure to daily operations, improving project organization, reducing manual coordination, and increasing visibility across workflows. The system now supports more reliable delivery and gives the team a foundation for growth.
  • 72%Workflow Reduction
  • 48%Coordination Reduction
  • 83%Visibility Increase
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  • Healthcare
2026

FMY Orthodontics

FMY Orthodontics, a multi-location practice in West Tennessee, partnered with SoftDoes to replace a spreadsheet-based financial workflow with a custom web platform. The goal was to simplify how staff present treatment financing while allowing patients and families to review and complete decisions remotely.
Outcome
The new platform streamlined internal workflows and removed manual spreadsheet work while giving patients a more flexible, modern experience. Staff spend less time coordinating financing, and families can review and finalize plans from home with ease.
  • 60%Workflow Reduction
  • 75%Remote Adoption
  • 5Locations Aligned
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2025

Forbidden Alchemy

Forbidden Alchemy is an alternative fashion brand creating dark, provocative clothing for the metalhead community, with 10% of profits donated to mental health awareness. Its mostly mobile audience struggled with a store that was hard to navigate and weak on functionality.
Outcome
SoftDoes delivered a new UX/UI, quick access to size charts, a simple checkout, and a gothic brand identity across web and merch, turning the Shopify store into a leading destination for alternative fashion and growing revenue month over month.
  • +44%Revenue Month Over Month
  • 86%Design Satisfaction
  • 2.8XUser Retention Growth
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2025

Altera

Altera builds on decades of computational neuroscience research to create digital human beings for gaming. Backed by a $2M pre-seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz, the team needed a landing page that could explain complex agent technology to players, partners, and investors.
Outcome
SoftDoes designed a polished landing page and brand with real-time character personalization, a simplified product story, and a mobile-first layout, giving Altera a trustworthy presence and a private beta sign-up flow for investors and partners.
  • 98%Dynamic Customization
  • 100%Streamlined Navigation
  • $2MPre-Seed Round
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  • Real Estate
2025

Brizacorp

Brizacorp manages residential properties and coordinates the staff who handle painting, cleaning, and repair requests. Its team tracked work across messengers, phone calls, e-mail, and paper planners, with no single place to manage requests or measure performance.
Outcome
SoftDoes built a web and mobile CRM with role-based panels for admins, managers, and employees, bringing requests, staff, and statistics into one system and making daily tasks faster to complete and easier to track.
  • 98%Application Stability
  • 95%Utilization Rate
  • 30%Faster Task Completion
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2025

Color & Harmony

Color & Harmony is a Kentucky-based color consulting studio led by certified color strategist Diana Cartaya. The studio needed a website that reflects its refined aesthetic, showcases its portfolio, and explains a science-based color process in simple language.
Outcome
In just 2 months, SoftDoes designed and developed a responsive website with a clear journey from first visit to booking, lifting conversions and engagement and helping the studio grow revenue from $7,500 to $25,500+.
  • 45%Conversion Rate Increase
  • 50%Higher User Engagement
  • 2Months to Launch
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2025

The Modern Gentlemen

The Modern Gentlemen sells premium men's skincare featured in Men's Health, GQ, and Men's Journal. Its customers wanted an efficient routine, but generic product suggestions and limited skincare knowledge made choosing the right products hard.
Outcome
SoftDoes redesigned the store around personalization, with a skin quiz, AI-powered product recommendations, and a tiered Prestige Points rewards system, creating a mobile-first experience that lifted conversions and repeat business.
  • 30%Increase in Conversions
  • 25%Higher Customer Retention
  • 92%Mobile Purchases
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2025

OQ Technology

OQ Technology connects IoT devices, machines, and people anywhere on the planet through its satellite network, serving energy, maritime, logistics, agriculture, and mobile operators. Its website made it hard to explore products and reach pricing plans.
Outcome
SoftDoes redesigned the platform with clearer navigation, focused Lite to Enterprise plans, an ROI calculator, and dedicated flows for businesses, individuals, and operators, making the choice easier for users and boosting sales.
  • 4Pricing Plans Clarified
  • 3Dedicated User Flows
  • 1Unified Platform
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  • Real Estate
  • Finance
2025

Stay Vest

Stay Vest is a private real estate investment firm that acquires, renovates, and operates boutique hotels for cash flow, tax benefits, and equity gain. It needed a platform that explains its strategy and earns the trust of passive investors.
Outcome
SoftDoes designed a premium, responsive web platform presenting the investment strategy, property portfolio, team, and key operating metrics, with an "Invest with us" form that turns interested visitors into qualified investor leads.
  • 1,500+Guest Stays
  • 200+Rooms Managed
  • 5States Covered
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2024

Bokeyno Motorsports

Bokeyno Motorsports is the leading mobile installer of vertical doors for high-performance cars. This Shopify website isn’t just about services—it’s a bold statement of power, style, and expertise. With a sharp layout, strong visuals, and real-world case studies, the site delivers all the information car enthusiasts need to book confidently and instantly.
Outcome
With a mix of dynamic layouts, curated gallery sections, and fast-loading interactions, we kept the user journey focused on action—whether it’s learning about supported models or requesting a quote.
  • 54%Booking Requests
  • 43%Lead Conversion
  • 32%Qualified Inquiries
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2025

ai document processing platform

A comprehensive talent solution designed to help companies attract, hire, and retain top talent more effectively. The platform combines AI-powered recruitment technology with employee financial wellbeing programs, enabling smarter hiring decisions while supporting employees’ financial stability and long-term engagement.
Outcome
The new software significantly reduced staff steps for presenting and managing patient financing, replacing a manual workflow with a single streamlined system and improving clarity for both staff and patients.
  • 62%Faster Processing Time
  • 78%Less Manual Work
  • 35%Improved Accuracy
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Custom software development across the U.S.

  • Software, design & AI for businesses across Alabama.

  • Software, design & AI for businesses across Alaska.

  • Software, design & AI for businesses across Arizona.

  • Software, design & AI for businesses across Arkansas.

  • Los Angeles and San Diego

  • Software, design & AI for businesses across Colorado.

  • Software, design & AI for businesses across Connecticut.

  • Software, design & AI for businesses across Delaware.

Custom software development FAQ

Everything you need to know about working with SoftDoes. Can’t find an answer?

How much does custom software development cost?

Small features and integrations start around $3,000. Complete products usually cost $8,000 to $133,000, depending on user roles, screens, integrations, data migration and regulated data. See the price table on this page, or get a range in a few minutes with our cost calculator.

How long does custom software development take?

Most of our projects run 4 to 6 months from discovery to launch. A focused MVP launches sooner, and large platforms ship in phases, so your team starts using the first release early.

How do I get custom software built?

Write down the problem, who will use the software and which systems it must connect to. Then choose who builds it: an in-house team, freelancers, a no-code tool or a development company. With SoftDoes, you start with a free 30-minute build plan call, then discovery, design, development in short sprints, testing and launch.

Should we build custom software or buy a product?

Buy when your process is standard and a product already covers it. Build when the process sets you apart, when your tools don’t share data, or when per-seat fees and workarounds cost more every year than owning the software. Many teams start by connecting the tools they already use.

Is custom software the same as customizing software?

No. Customizing means configuring or extending an existing product, such as adding fields to a CRM. Custom software development builds new software around your process. Customizing is faster and cheaper when a product covers most of your needs; custom software makes sense when it doesn’t.

What is the 40/20/40 rule in software engineering?

It’s a rule of thumb that splits a project’s effort into about 40% planning and design, 20% writing code and 40% testing and fixing. It reminds teams that coding is the smaller part of the work. Our process follows the same idea: discovery and design come first, and testing runs through every sprint.

Who owns the code and intellectual property?

You do. Your company owns all of the code, designs and documentation we create for you, as written in the contract.

Do you work under an NDA?

Yes. SoftDoes sends its own NDA, and it is signed before any project details are shared. Request it with the form at the bottom of this page.

Is SoftDoes insured?

Yes. SoftDoes carries professional liability (E&O), cyber liability and general liability insurance. If our work causes a loss, the claim goes to our insurer, not to your budget. Your procurement team can request a certificate of insurance for its vendor file.

Do you offer fixed-price projects?

Yes. After discovery, phase one is a fixed price. We also work on time and materials when the scope will change, as a dedicated team inside your organization, or as a monthly product team after launch.

Can you take over an existing system?

Yes. We start with a code audit, then stabilize, document and improve the system, or plan a rebuild when that costs less over time. We also move older systems to the cloud.

Can you add AI to software we already use?

Yes. We add AI agents, document processing and assistants to your CRM, ERP and internal tools, connected to your own data, with access rules your security team can review. Read how to connect AI to your CRM.

Do you build MVPs for startups?

Yes. We build MVPs for funded startups and for new product lines inside established companies, scoped to launch fast on code you can keep building on. See what a SaaS MVP costs.

How do you keep projects on time and on budget?

A written scope, a fixed price for phase one, regular demos and one accountable lead. You see working software throughout, so changes are decided early, when they cost the least.

What happens after launch?

We stay on. Choose a monthly support plan for monitoring, updates and fixes, or keep a dedicated team shipping new features as the business grows. See product development.

Where is SoftDoes located?

SoftDoes is based in Mission, Kansas, in the Kansas City area, and works with companies across the U.S. Delivery is led from the U.S., with one accountable lead on every project.

Is SoftDoes a good custom software development company?

Clients rate SoftDoes 5.0 on Clutch from 40 verified reviews, and Clutch gave SoftDoes 16 awards in 2026, including top software developer, AI company and machine learning company in Kansas City. Our largest client is a government agency with more than 10,000 employees.

How do we get started?

Send the form below to book a free 30-minute build plan call. A senior engineer reviews what you want to build and outlines the plan, the main risks and what it would take.

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