Clean, maintainable code
Written so your next developer can understand it on day one. No clever hacks, no spaghetti logic — just straightforward code that does what it says.
Production MVP
Custom software that
actually gets used.
Most small business software projects fail not because of bad developers, but because the scope wasn't right, the price wasn't fixed, or nobody validated the idea before the build started. We do all three — scope it tightly, price it upfront, and build it to last.
From $12,000Fixed-price project
4–10 WeeksScope to launch
You own itNo lock-in, ever
What's included
Everything to ship. Nothing to regret later.
Every build covers the full picture — design, code, hosting, testing, and handoff. No hidden extras, no follow-up invoices for things that should have been in scope from the start.
Testing built in, not bolted on
The features that matter get tested as they're built. When something breaks — and something always eventually breaks — you find out before your customers do.
AI-accelerated delivery
We use AI throughout the build process to move faster without cutting corners. You get to market sooner — and the code is still yours to own and maintain.
Hosting and deployment set up
Your app is deployed, configured, and running on reliable infrastructure from day one. No scrambling at the finish line. Launch day is ready from the start.
A data model built to last
Database structure designed for where your business is going, not just where it is today. Changing it later is expensive — we get it right up front.
Handoff your team can work from
Documentation, a walkthrough session, and a codebase that a new developer or agency can pick up without needing us to explain it every time.
Pricing
Fixed-price. Scoped before we start.
We don't do hourly billing. Every project is scoped, priced, and agreed before work begins. You know what you're paying and what you're getting — no change orders, no surprises.
Core Build
From $12,000
4–6 weeksA focused web application built around your most important workflow. Right-sized for small businesses commissioning their first custom tool — nothing over-engineered, nothing left out.
- UX design & user flows
- Full-stack web application
- Hosting setup & deployment
- Core feature testing
- Launch support
- Handoff documentation
Most common
Full Build
From $22,000
6–10 weeksFor businesses that need more — integrations with existing tools, multiple user types, or a more complex workflow. Still scoped tightly. Still fixed-price.
- Everything in Core Build
- Third-party integrations (payment, CRM, APIs)
- Multi-role user access
- Advanced data model
- End-to-end test coverage
- Performance review
- Extended handoff & onboarding
Need ongoing development after launch?
Once your first build is live, we offer a monthly development retainer for businesses that want to keep improving the product. New features, bug fixes, and a team that already knows your codebase. From $2,500/month.
Fixed price, agreed upfront
You know what you're paying before a single line of code is written. No hourly billing, no change-order surprises at the end.
No ongoing dependency on us
We build things you can own. When the project is done, your team or another developer can maintain and extend it without needing us on retainer.
Built to grow with you
The architecture and data model are designed for where your business is heading — not just what you need on launch day.
How it works
Scope, build, launch. No detours.
You know what you're getting into at every stage. No black boxes, no disappearing for weeks, no surprises at the end.
Scope & agree
You walk us through what you need. We ask the questions, identify what's in scope, and give you a fixed price before anything starts. No vague estimates.
Design
We design the user flows, screens, and data structure before writing code. You review and approve. Changes at this stage cost nothing — changes mid-build cost time and money.
Build
Weekly progress updates. You see the product taking shape and can give feedback as it grows. Nothing gets shipped internally without testing.
Launch & hand off
We deploy your app, walk your team through it, and hand over everything — code, docs, and access. You own it from here.
Who it's for
For businesses that know what they need built.
Not sure yet? Start with a Prototype Sprint to validate the idea first. This service is for businesses ready to build.
Small businesses replacing a manual process
You're running something on spreadsheets, email chains, or a tool that almost fits but not quite. A custom build replaces the workarounds with something that actually matches how your business works.
Service companies launching a client-facing tool
Online booking, a client portal, a self-serve quoting tool — something that saves your team time and gives your customers a better experience. Scoped, built, and done.
Businesses with a specific operational problem
You know exactly what you need. You've looked at the off-the-shelf options and none of them fit. A custom build, scoped tightly, is often cheaper than years of workarounds with the wrong tool.
Get a fixed price
Tell us what you need built.
Describe what you're trying to build and we'll come back with a scope and a fixed price. If it's not a good fit, we'll tell you that too. Most projects are scoped within three to five business days.
hello@toshlabs.com
Based in Vancouver, BC · Serving businesses across Canada and the US