02 / System

Custom web app development

A spreadsheet that has grown to a dozen tabs, retyping data between programs by hand, processes run over email – these are the places where a well-designed web app saves hours of work every week. We build systems that fit the way your company really works.

Scope

In short: what we do

01

Panels and internal systems

CRM, booking systems, order handling and reports – tools that fit your processes, not the other way round.

02

SaaS products

Apps for your customers: accounts, roles and permissions, subscriptions, payments and an admin panel.

03

PWA – works offline too

An app in the browser that can be added to the phone's home screen and used without a constant internet connection.

04

Integrations and automated reports

Data exchange over APIs with accounting systems, online shops and the tools you already use.

When it's worth building a web app

  • when important processes run on spreadsheets and email, and data has to be retyped by hand,
  • when off-the-shelf tools force workarounds or cost more and more as the number of users grows,
  • when you want to give your customers an account, a dashboard or an ordering system,
  • when you have an idea for a SaaS product and want to test it on the market.

A web app runs in the browser, so there is nothing to install – a link and a login are enough. The same app can be used comfortably on a computer, a tablet and a phone.

Technologies we build with

We build the interface in Angular or React with TypeScript, the backend in Node.js and NestJS, and keep the data in MySQL. Real-time features – notifications, chats, shared boards – run on Socket.IO, and we deploy apps in Docker containers.

We choose the technology for the project, not the other way round. If something can be done more simply – for example with a ready-made tool instead of a custom system – we'll tell you openly.

How we work

  1. Process analysis – we talk to the people who will use the system and write down what needs to change.
  2. Wireframes and prototype – before any code is written, you see the key screens and how things work.
  3. Development in iterations – a working test version from the first weeks, with further features added in stages.
  4. Deployment – server, domain, SSL certificate, backups and migrating data from the tools you used before.
  5. Maintenance and growth – monitoring, updates and new features as the company grows.

Security and maintenance

We design roles and permissions so that everyone sees only what they need. We take care of encrypted connections, backups and regular library updates. After deployment we stay with the project – a system the company uses every day has to work a year from now too.

If customers will also use the system on their phones, we can add a mobile app that uses the same API, and automate repetitive tasks in the system with AI.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How is a web app different from a website?

A website mainly presents information. A web app lets you do something: sign in, add an order, book a slot, generate a report. It has user accounts, a database and business logic.

Will the web app work on a phone?

Yes. We design the interface to be responsive, and as a PWA the app can be added to the phone's home screen and used even without a constant internet connection. If you need a full app in the App Store and Google Play, we build it as a mobile app.

Can the system be connected to the tools we already use?

Usually yes – if the tool offers an API or a data export. Before quoting we check which integrations are possible and how much work they take.

Where will the app run?

On a server or in a cloud chosen together with you. We set up the domain, SSL certificate, backups and monitoring, and access to the infrastructure stays with you.

How much does a web app cost?

The cost depends on the number of modules, user roles, integrations and security requirements. After a short description of your needs we reply with questions and a price range, and we often suggest starting with the most important module.

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A few sentences about your idea, a rough deadline and budget are enough to start. The first conversation and the initial quote are free and non-binding.

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