Question 1

How much does custom software development cost in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Bespoke software typically starts around £15,000 for a focused internal tool and rises with complexity — customer portals, integrations and marketplaces run higher. Pricing is driven almost entirely by feature scope, so the honest answer comes from a short discovery call rather than a fixed list price. We scope transparently and can work to a fixed budget.

Question 2

How long does it take to build a custom application?

Accepted Answer

A focused first version (MVP) usually takes 6–12 weeks; larger platforms are delivered in milestones over several months. We ship in stages so you see working software early and can steer priorities, rather than waiting months for a single big-bang release.

Question 3

Do we own the code you write for us?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You get full intellectual-property transfer on final payment — source code, repositories and documentation all end up in your accounts. Everything is built in the UK with no offshore subcontracting, so there is no vendor lock-in.

Question 4

Should we build custom software or buy off-the-shelf?

Accepted Answer

Off-the-shelf is right when a mature product already fits your process closely. Custom software wins when your workflow is a competitive advantage, when you're stitching together several tools, or when per-seat SaaS costs are ballooning. We'll tell you honestly if an off-the-shelf product would serve you better.

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