Custom Software
Custom business software
for UK companies
Stop paying for software that doesn't fit. Get software built around your business, not the other way around.
Why UK businesses are switching from SaaS to custom software
For the past decade, the default approach for business software has been SaaS — subscribe to a tool for every function, pay per seat, and hope it fits your workflow. For most growing SMEs, this model is breaking.
The costs compound as you grow. The tools don't talk to each other. Your team still uses spreadsheets to fill the gaps. And every year, the prices go up.
Custom business software changes the equation. One system built around your exact workflows, with AI automation built in, unlimited users, and a fixed monthly cost. No per-seat fees. No feature bloat. No annual price increases.
The problem with SaaS
Six reasons SaaS isn't working for your business
Per-seat pricing punishes growth
Every new hire means higher software costs. At £50-150/seat/month across 5-10 tools, software costs grow faster than revenue.
You use 10% of the features
You're paying for enterprise features designed for Fortune 500 companies. Your team uses a fraction of what's available.
You still need spreadsheets
Despite paying for 10+ SaaS tools, your team still uses spreadsheets to fill the gaps between them.
Annual price increases
SaaS companies raise prices 10-20% annually. Your costs go up every year for the same product.
Vendor lock-in
Your data is trapped in someone else's system. Migration is painful, expensive, and sometimes impossible.
Support is a helpdesk ticket
When something goes wrong, you submit a ticket and wait. No personalised support, no understanding of your business.
The real cost
What your SaaS stack actually costs
For a typical 20-person UK business using standard SaaS tools.
| Tool | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| CRM (per-seat) | £50-150/user |
| Project management | £15-30/user |
| Helpdesk / ticketing | £30-80/user |
| Accounting integration | £50-200 flat |
| Reporting / BI tool | £40-100/user |
| Automation (Zapier etc.) | £50-200 flat |
| Total for 20 users | £4,000-8,000/mo |
Custom alternative: £1,500-3,000/mo — one system, unlimited users, AI included.
What you get
Custom software that works for your business
60%
less than SaaS stack
Unlimited
users
100%
customised
Frequently asked questions
Is custom software more expensive than SaaS?
In the short term, there's an upfront build cost. But within 12-18 months, most businesses save 40-60% compared to their SaaS stack — because there are no per-seat fees, no annual price increases, and no paying for features you don't use.
How long does custom software take to build?
Most projects deliver a working system in 4-8 weeks. We use an iterative approach — you see a working prototype in week one and provide feedback throughout the build.
What happens if I need changes later?
That's the beauty of custom software — you can change anything. We offer ongoing support plans where we maintain, update, and improve your system continuously.
Do I own the software?
Yes. You own the code, the data, and the system. No vendor lock-in, no exit fees.
Can it integrate with tools I want to keep?
Absolutely. We build API integrations with any tool — Xero, QuickBooks, Mailchimp, Slack, Google Workspace, and more.