Custom web application development
When spreadsheets, off-the-shelf tools, and duct-taped subscriptions stop fitting how your business actually runs, a custom web application replaces them with one tool shaped to your workflow.
I build dashboards, portals, and full SaaS products end to end: authentication and roles, billing, databases, admin tooling, and the third-party integrations — payments, CRMs, email — that tie your operations together.
Because one developer designs and builds the whole system, the scope stays honest and the architecture stays coherent: production-grade code you own outright, that a future team can pick up without archaeology.
- Auth, billing & databases
- Third-party integrations
- Architected to scale
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Common questions
- What does a custom web app cost?
- It depends entirely on scope, which is why every project starts with discovery: we map what you actually need, and you get a fixed scope and clear price before the build begins. The budget ranges on the contact form are a good starting point for the conversation.
- What happens after launch?
- Most clients keep a light retainer for improvements and support; others hand the codebase to an internal team. Either way the code is yours.
- What stack do you build on?
- TypeScript, Next.js, and Postgres on modern hosting, with proven services like Stripe and Supabase where they fit — reliable choices that are easy to maintain and easy to hire for later.
Further reading
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How much does a custom web app cost?
What actually drives the price of a custom web application, how fixed-scope pricing works, and how to bring the cost down without gutting the product.
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Website vs. web app: which does your business need?
The practical difference between a website and a web application, how to tell which one your business actually needs, and what to do when the answer is “both.”
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Custom software vs. off-the-shelf: when to build your own
When an off-the-shelf tool is the right call, when custom software pays for itself, and the four questions that settle it.
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How long does it take to build a website or web app?
Realistic timelines for marketing sites, custom web apps, and mobile apps — where the time goes, what makes projects run long, and what makes them ship early.
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Do you need a mobile app, or is a web app enough?
When a business actually needs a native iOS or Android app, when a mobile-friendly web app does the job, and how to get both without building twice.
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What AI can actually do for a small business
Where AI genuinely saves hours in a small business, where it doesn't, and how to add it to the tools you already use without surprise bills.
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How much does it cost to build a mobile app?
Why apps cost more than websites, what drives the price of an iOS or Android app, the costs after launch, and how to build one without overspending.
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Freelance developer vs. agency: which should you hire?
Freelancer or agency? An honest look at the tradeoffs, when each makes sense, and the questions to ask before you hire someone to build your site or app.
Read the guideReady to talk about custom web applications?
Discovery is free: we talk through your goals and budget, and you get a clear scope and plan — whether or not we work together.