Custom software development: process, cost and timeline

Custom software is designed from scratch for your business’s unique workflows and needs. Unlike boxed products, it fits your processes exactly and offers unmatched flexibility over the long term.

The cost of a software project depends directly on scope. The number of modules, design complexity, the technology used and integration requirements determine both the total cost and the timeline. A simple project can take a few weeks, while a comprehensive enterprise solution can take more than six months.

A typical project runs through analysis and planning, UI/UX design, coding, testing and launch. With transparent communication you stay informed at every step, wherever your stakeholders are based.

Mobile apps: choosing between native, hybrid and PWA

Native apps (Swift for iOS, Kotlin for Android) deliver the highest performance, speed and full access to device features such as the camera and GPS. Hybrid apps (React Native, Flutter) run on both platforms from one codebase, saving cost and time. A PWA lets your website behave like an app, be added to the home screen and send notifications.

The right path depends on your budget, your audience and your app’s technical requirements.

Project management and technology choices

Behind every successful software project is a solid project management method. Agile and Scrum keep the project flexible, adapt quickly to feedback and make progress transparent. You can follow progress live in Jira or Trello.

Technologies we use most often:

  • Backend: PHP (Laravel), Python (Django), Node.js
  • Frontend: JavaScript (React, Vue.js, Angular)
  • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
  • Mobile: React Native, Flutter, Swift, Kotlin

The power of design: UI and UX

How usable software is matters as much as how powerful it is. UI (user interface) design deals with visual aesthetics: colour palette, typography, iconography and component layout. UX (user experience) deals with how many steps it takes a user to reach a goal and how easy that is.

Good UX comes from research and prototyping done before development starts; it is not polish added afterwards.

Why 360 Soft?

  • One team and one point of contact from analysis to launch
  • Fixed scope, a written proposal and transparent pricing
  • Hand-over of source code and all access
  • Technical support and maintenance after delivery
  • SEO and performance planned during development