We build the applications you actually need — as a web application, a mobile app or an interface to the systems you already run. Not software off the shelf, but software that fits the way you work.
of all software licences in companies are barely used or never used at all.
of all ERP rollouts fail outright or overshoot budget and schedule by a wide margin.
Off-the-shelf software forces you to bend your processes to fit the tool — not the other way round. You pay for features you never touch and miss the ones you need. Custom software reverses that: the software adapts to your processes.
To be clear: for accounting, email or time tracking, standard software is perfectly fine. But where your processes are what sets you apart from your competitors, you need tools that are as distinctive as your business.
In-depth comparison: off-the-shelf software vs. custom development
Customer portals, internal dashboards, tools built for one industry. Modern frameworks, responsive design, GDPR-compliant hosting on German servers.
Field-service apps, customer apps, internal tools. Cross-platform for iOS & Android from a single codebase, offline-capable where it matters.
Building interfaces, connecting legacy systems, integrating third-party services. Enter data once, have it available everywhere.
Assessment, step-by-step migration, technology update, documentation. We replace only what genuinely needs replacing — no big bang.
We sit down with the people who will use the software every day. Not just with management — with the actual users. That is how we find out what is really needed.
The workshop produces a technical concept with a clear schedule and budget. You know up front what you are getting, what it costs and when it will be ready.
We work in two-week sprints. After every sprint you see progress, can test it and give feedback. No black box — you always know where things stand.
Thorough testing with real data, training for your staff and a supervised go-live. We do not hand over the finished product and disappear.
After go-live we stay with you: updates, bug fixes, new features — handled by the same people, who already know your project.
You always talk to the same people, not to whoever picks up the hotline. Your contact knows your project, your industry and what you are trying to achieve.
Your data sits on servers in Germany and is governed by German data protection law and the GDPR. No detours through US cloud providers.
You know the cost before we start. No hidden licence fees, no surprises on the invoice. Fixed prices or transparent estimates.
Based in Bensheim, at the heart of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. For workshops and meetings we are quickly at your site — or you at ours.
As members of the German Association for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW) and the Federal Association for IT SMEs (BITMi), we are rooted in the Mittelstand — not just as a supplier, but as part of the community.
Every project is different. The figures below give you a realistic sense of what typical project sizes cost.
| Project type | Investment | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Simple web application (dashboard, portal) | €15,000 – 40,000 | 6–12 weeks |
| Complex web application (multi-user, workflows) | €40,000 – 100,000 | 3–6 months |
| Mobile app (cross-platform) | €20,000 – 60,000 | 8–16 weeks |
| API / system integration | €10,000 – 35,000 | 4–10 weeks |
| Legacy modernisation | €25,000 – 80,000 | 2–6 months |
Running costs: €500–2,500 per month for hosting, maintenance and support, depending on scope and SLA.
In our experience, companies running custom software save 30–40 % compared with off-the-shelf solutions over five years — through licence fees they no longer pay, less training effort and higher productivity.
Situation: An industrial company with 200 customers handled orders, queries and complaints by email and phone. A lot of manual work, plenty of room for error, slow response times.
Solution: A tailored customer portal where customers place orders, track their status and download documents themselves.
Result: 60 % less manual work for the back office. Customers are happier because they can reach their data at any time.
Situation: A trading company ran a CRM, an ERP and a separate warehouse system. Data was entered three times over, and mistakes were routine.
Solution: We built APIs connecting all three systems. Data now moves automatically, in real time.
Result: No more triple entry, far fewer errors, and faster processes from incoming order to delivery.
Situation: A service company had been running an Access database for 20 years. The developer had retired, and nobody dared touch the system.
Solution: Step-by-step modernisation: first an assessment, then module-by-module replacement with a modern web application, running both in parallel during the migration.
Result: Zero downtime. Staff could adjust gradually. The new system is faster, safer and usable from anywhere.
For web applications we use React, Next.js and Node.js. Mobile apps are built with React Native or Flutter for the widest platform coverage. On the backend we use Node.js, Python or Go, depending on the requirements. We choose the technology per project — not by what is fashionable, but by what fits your requirements best.
A simple MVP or a focused web application can be delivered in 6–8 weeks. More complex projects with several user roles, workflows and integrations usually take 3–6 months. We work out a realistic schedule together during the workshop.
Yes. The code is yours, completely and without restrictions. We use mainstream technologies, write proper documentation and hand everything over so that your own team or another supplier can pick it up without friction.
Almost always. Most systems offer APIs, database access or at least an export function. Where no interface exists, we build middleware or use RPA (robotic process automation) to connect the systems anyway.
That is entirely normal and not a problem. Because we work in two-week sprints, requirements can be adjusted as we go. Every sprint is planned together, so new insights feed straight into the work.
Yes. Most of the collaboration happens remotely — video calls, shared project spaces, regular updates. For workshops and important milestones we come to you in person, anywhere in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.
Custom software is software built for one particular company and its processes, as opposed to standard software built for a broad market. The difference is not technical but directional: with standard software you adapt your workflow to the product; with custom software the product adapts to your workflow. The code belongs to you, and there are no licence fees.
Wherever your processes are what set you apart. For accounting, email or time tracking, standard software is enough. But as soon as you are bridging several standard products with spreadsheets and manual re-entry, paying for features you never use, or finding that customising the standard product costs more than building your own — custom development pays off. Over five years the saving is typically 30 to 40 per cent.
By three things. First, they talk to the people who will actually use the software before writing a quote — not just to management. Second, you get the code and the documentation without restrictions, so you could switch provider at any time. Third, they tell you when standard software would be the better choice. Anyone who answers every enquiry with a development project is not selling you a solution, they are selling you their capacity.
Free and without obligation. We listen, ask the right questions and tell you honestly whether and how we can help.
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