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Software development

Windows and Mac software

Some work belongs on a desktop: front desks, tills, labs and back offices. We build signed Windows and Mac apps that install cleanly, work without internet and sync when they reconnect.

The challenge

Why clients come to us

  • Internet outages stop your front desk

  • Staff need printers, scanners or card readers

  • An old desktop app no longer runs on new machines

Scope

What's included

Every engagement is scoped to your needs. These are the parts most projects include.

  • Windows and macOSOne codebase, signed installers for both.
  • Offline firstLocal storage with background sync.
  • HardwareReceipt printers, label printers, scanners and readers.
  • Auto-updateNew versions install themselves.
  • Shared back endThe same data as your web portal and mobile app.

Delivery

How the project runs

  1. 1

    Discover

    We learn how your business works, agree the goals and send a written scope and fixed quote.

  2. 2

    Design

    You approve a clickable prototype screen by screen before any code is written.

  3. 3

    Build

    Two-week sprints. At the end of each one you try the real product.

  4. 4

    Launch

    We go live at a quiet hour, train your team and hand over every account.

  5. 5

    Care

    A monthly plan keeps it secure, fast and improving as you grow.

One-time project

A fixed quote for an agreed scope, paid in milestones. You own the code and accounts once it's paid.

Monthly care plan

A monthly subscription that keeps your software secure, monitored and improving, with response times in writing.

FAQ

Common questions

Can it share data with our web system?

Yes. Desktop, web and mobile can all use one database and API.

How is this priced?

As a one-time project with a fixed quote, agreed after a short call and paid in milestones. After launch you can add a monthly care plan for hosting, updates and support.

Let's talk about what you need built.

Tell us about your project. You'll get a written scope and a fixed quote within 48 hours of our first call.