Services/Custom Web Application Development

Custom Web Application
Development.

Not every business problem can be solved by a CMS or an eCommerce platform. Sometimes you need a custom-built application — a tool designed around your workflows, your data and your users. At CodeDrips, we build bespoke web applications that solve real business problems and scale as you grow.

Engagement
Project, retainer or discovery sprint
Typical timeline
8–16 weeks to first launch
Team size
3–6 people
Starting from
$15,000 AUD
Custom software

What we
actually build.

Off-the-shelf software is great until it isn't. If you're bending a platform to fit, maintaining a nest of workarounds, or your team is doing by hand what software should do for them, it's time to build. We build software that fits your business, not the other way around.

What we build.

  • SaaS platforms: multi-tenant products with subscription billing, user management and role-based access control.
  • Client portals: secure, branded portals where your customers view their data, submit requests and manage their account.
  • Booking & scheduling systems: reservations, appointments and resource management built around your business rules.
  • Marketplace platforms: two-sided platforms connecting buyers and sellers — listings, payments, payouts and reviews.

How we run it.

Every build starts with discovery: we map the problem, define requirements and prototype the experience before any production code. From there we work in sprints, so you see working software every couple of weeks rather than a big reveal at the end. Automated testing and code review are part of the definition of done. At launch we handle deployment, infrastructure and monitoring, and we stay on for the releases that come after it.

§ Capabilities

Six things we do well.

/01

Data modelling

We start from the entities, the events and the source-of-truth — not the screens. Get this right and everything else gets easier.

/02

Web platforms

Multi-tenant SaaS, role-based admin, customer portals. Built on Next.js or Laravel depending on what fits.

/03

APIs & integrations

REST and GraphQL APIs, webhook plumbing, the boring middleware that ties two systems together without surprises.

/04

Internal tools

Operations dashboards your team will actually open. Designed by the people who’ll be on call when they break.

/05

Migrations

Off legacy systems without losing data, downtime, or the trust of your customers.

/06

Infrastructure

AWS, GCP, Fly.io, Vercel — pragmatic stacks sized to your traffic, not the conference talk circuit.

§ Stack

Tools we reach for.

We're stack-agnostic in principle and opinionated in practice. These are the tools we've earned strong opinions about.

TypeScriptNodePostgresLaravelNext.jsReactGatsbyRedisAWSGCPCloudflareVercel
§ Selected work

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§ FAQ

Common questions.

/01

How much does a custom web application cost?

Pricing depends on scope, complexity, and integrations. Most projects range from $15,000 to $100,000+. Contact us for a tailored estimate based on your requirements.

/02

How long does development take?

Typical timelines range from 8 to 16 weeks depending on feature complexity. We provide a detailed timeline during the discovery phase.

/03

What technologies do you use?

We build with React, Next.js, Gatsby, Laravel, and Node.js depending on project requirements. We recommend the best stack for your specific needs.

/04

Do you provide ongoing support after launch?

Yes, we offer maintenance and support plans to keep your application secure, updated, and running smoothly.

§ Contact

Let’s
scope it.

Send us an outline of what you're trying to build. We reply within one business day — and if we're a fit, we'll book a 45-minute call and tell you honestly whether we're the right studio.