BUILD IT
OR BUY IT?
WE'LL TELL YOU
60% of the time, we recommend existing tools. 40% of the time, we build custom. Either way, you win because we only build what actually solves your problem.
WHY MOST DEVELOPERS GIVE BAD ADVICE
They want to build. We want to solve. Big difference.
MOST DEVELOPERS SAY:
"We can build that!"
Without asking if you should build it, or what it actually costs to maintain.
"Custom is always better"
Because they get paid more for custom work, regardless of whether it's right for you.
"It'll only take 3 months"
Then 6 months later, you're still waiting and your business is suffering.
WE ASK DIFFERENT QUESTIONS:
"What problem are you solving?"
Maybe there's a $49/month tool that does exactly what you need.
"What's the true cost?"
Custom apps need updates, security patches, and ongoing maintenance forever.
"Can you start making money today?"
Sometimes launching with an existing tool beats waiting 6 months for perfection.
OUR DISCOVERY PROCESS
We dig deep before we recommend anything. No cookie-cutter solutions.
BUSINESS AUDIT
Current workflow analysis, pain point identification, and growth bottleneck assessment
MARKET RESEARCH
Comprehensive analysis of existing solutions, pricing, and feature comparisons
BUILD VS BUY
Honest cost-benefit analysis with 3-year projections and maintenance considerations
RECOMMENDATION
Clear path forward with specific tools, timelines, and investment requirements
RECENT DISCOVERY OUTCOMES
FITNESS COACH
Wanted custom workout app. We recommended Trainerize + custom branding.
INVENTORY BUSINESS
Complex multi-warehouse tracking. No existing tool could handle it.
REAL ESTATE TEAM
Wanted CRM integration. We connected 3 existing tools with automation.
WHEN WE RECOMMEND BUILDING CUSTOM
UNIQUE WORKFLOW
Your process is so specialized that no existing tool can handle it without major compromises
CLEAR ROI
Custom solution pays for itself within 12 months through efficiency gains or new revenue
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
The app becomes a core differentiator that competitors can't easily copy
SCALE REQUIREMENT
Existing tools break down at your volume, or would cost more than custom development
TYPES OF APPS WE BUILD
INTERNAL TOOLS
- Custom dashboards and reporting
- Workflow automation tools
- Data migration and cleanup
- Inventory and resource management
CUSTOMER APPS
- Client portals and dashboards
- Booking and scheduling systems
- E-commerce and payment processing
- Mobile apps (iOS/Android)
ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS
- Multi-location management systems
- API integrations and data sync
- Advanced analytics and AI features
- White-label solutions
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Transparent, iterative development with constant client feedback
WIREFRAMES
Detailed mockups and user flow mapping before any code is written
MVP BUILD
Core functionality first, get you using it ASAP for feedback and iteration
ITERATE
Weekly demos, constant feedback, rapid adjustments based on real usage
POLISH
Final UI/UX refinement, security hardening, and performance optimization
OUR TECHNOLOGY STACK
FRONTEND
React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS for modern, responsive interfaces
BACKEND
Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, Redis for scalable, secure server architecture
INFRASTRUCTURE
AWS, Vercel, Docker for reliable hosting and automatic scaling
READY FOR HONEST ADVICE?
Let's figure out if you need to build, buy, or integrate. No sales pitch, just straight talk about what makes sense for your business.
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