Custom web applications, SaaS platforms, internal tools and customer portals — hand-built in Laravel, React and Node. MVPs from £6,500. Discovery sprints from £500.
Unlike most Derby web design agencies, we are not WordPress-only — our developers ship production-grade software in Laravel, React, Node and Vue every week.
If you are reading this you probably already know an off-the-shelf platform will not deliver what your business needs. Maybe you have outgrown spreadsheets. Maybe you need a booking system Calendly cannot handle. Maybe you are launching a SaaS product. Recent work includes Hirepay payroll management, Hirezy Online recruitment platform and Global Tourism chauffeur dispatch — all bespoke platforms with real users, real revenue and real complexity.
MVP starting price
Typical MVP timeline
SaaS platforms in production
Code ownership — yours, not ours
Bespoke software for problems no off-the-shelf platform can solve.
Multi-tenant SaaS products with Stripe or Paddle billing, user authentication, role-based access, admin dashboards and customer-facing apps. Built for Derby founders launching new products.
Custom booking platforms for tutors, driving schools, clinics, chauffeurs and rental businesses across Derby. When Calendly or Acuity are not flexible enough.
Login-gated portals where customers manage subscriptions, view documents, raise tickets, track jobs or access training. Common Derby use cases: B2B order status, training delivery, professional services file sharing.
Replace ageing spreadsheets and Access databases with proper web apps — operations dashboards, inventory trackers, dispatch tools, internal CRMs. Fast wins, big productivity gains.
Buyer/seller marketplaces with profiles, listings, search, messaging, Stripe Connect payments, reviews and dispute resolution. Higher complexity, higher reward.
REST and GraphQL APIs for connecting your Derby business systems — Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, HubSpot, Salesforce, Mailchimp, ShipStation, custom ERP.
Custom software pricing depends entirely on scope — here is what Derby clients typically invest.
Single user role, core feature set only, designed to validate the product idea. Typically 6–10 week build. For lean startup validation.
Multi-user roles, core integrations, admin dashboard, billing. Most internal tools and customer portals fall into this band.
Multi-tenant architecture, subscription billing, role-based access, admin and customer-facing apps. Typical 16–24 week build.
Complex marketplaces from £50,000. Ongoing development retainers from £3,000/month. Discovery sprints £500–£1,500 (fully credited against build).
Most of our web apps are built on Laravel. See our dedicated Laravel developer Derby page for stack details, audit pricing and takeover options.
Laravel developer DerbyNeed a mobile app alongside your web platform? Our mobile app development team builds iOS, Android and cross-platform in React Native and Flutter.
mobile app developmentSelling physical or digital products? Sometimes a custom platform is overkill. See our Shopify developer Derby page for e-commerce builds.
Shopify developer DerbyTell us about the problem you are trying to solve. We will reply within 24 hours with next steps. For complex projects we recommend starting with a paid discovery sprint.