Custom Software Development Services

Custom software programming services imply creating software and/or applications explicitly tailored to the needs of your business. From custom software to easily manage your business operations to a state-of-the-art app for your customers to purchase your goods and services and get the best offers in a few clicks, custom IT solutions are what many companies look for and deserve. Because customized application software offers many benefits over using complex legacy tech or utilizing limited mass-market tools.

When opting for bespoke software development, you can either hire an in-house development team or work with custom software development firms. Given the cost-effectiveness and access to a global large IT talent pool, nowadays, many businesses consider custom software outsourcing services. In this article, we discuss the pros and cons of custom software and how Mobilunity can help you create the custom programming solution you need. 

Read the tips below to learn how to choose a credible custom software development company and get the needed custom software to boost your business!

Benefits of Custom Software Development Services

As mentioned, using mass-market software may not always be the best solution, as it’s usually limited in functionality to cater to generic needs only. On the contrary, custom software and custom mobile application development services proved to be cost-effective and beneficial in the long run, although you need to be ready to invest in the creation of the tailored tool first.

Here are some of the benefits that make desktop and mobile software development services worth your consideration:

• Custom software programming is tailored precisely: a custom solutions provider will deliver exactly what you need, not a piece of software that meets everybody’s needs and nobody’s needs at the same time.
• Custom-made program developers can deliver apps that are easier to use because the software is created with the functionality you want and how you want it to be.
• Tailored solutions providers often offer maintenance and support services, so you don’t need to worry about the ongoing support of the software, training, documentation, and more. 
• Custom solutions can be integrated with your existing system if needed, so you can have access to all the tools needed at hand.
• Although custom-made software costs more than existing options on the market, it comes as a cost-effective option over the long term, as you don’t have to pay for subscriptions, add-ons, integrations, maintenance, and so on. Many off-the-shelf packages require an ongoing subscription, while your bespoke programming services may be a one-off hit.

Let’s sum up custom software application development vs. using mass-market solutions in the table below:

Pitfalls to Avoid with Custom Software Development for Small Businesses 

It’s important to consider possible pitfalls and risks when going for custom web development services. Selecting an untrustworthy custom software development company can waste time, money, and resources. Therefore, we strongly recommend always learning more about the white label developer you want to work with before signing an agreement.

It’s important to agree on the project’s goals, milestones, time frames, and budget beforehand. Also, it’s a common practice to ask developers to sign a non-disclosure agreement and provide you with a service level agreement covering what their services and responsibilities will include. 

However, bespoke software programming costs should never be the only criteria used to select the service provider to work with. Here are some widespread mistakes businesses make that can lead to poor custom development experience and that one can and should avoid when choosing a custom solutions provider:

Expert Recommendations on Choosing among Custom Computer Software Development Companies 

The average cost of custom software development varies a lot, depending on the type of application required. Thankfully, you can reduce costs by selecting a services provider from countries with programming rates. By working with developers in countries with lower wages, you can optimize your bespoke app programming cost and save a sum. 

The main thing is, your primary aim should not be the development costs but the reasons why you need a custom tool for your business. This means selecting dedicated developers that you know have relevant skills and experience and can deliver what you need. It’s recommended to check feedback and reviews, learn about previous projects, successful or not, and more. Go beyond reading testimonials on the custom development company’s website and check real reviews on the trustworthy resources.

Another useful tip, make sure to document precisely and in detail what tool you need and what you expect programmers to do. The more detailed the project brief is, the higher chances are you’ll get the perfect tool for your business.

How to Choose the Right Offshore Software Outsourcing Company

Here is a helpful checklist to keep in mind when picking a bespoke software development company to partner with:

What Custom Software Programming Services Can Mobilunity Provide?

Among the custom application development providers, a great example is Mobilunity that shines brightly, thanks to a number of successful projects and satisfied clients all over the world. Mobilunity is a custom solutions and dedicated teams provider based in Ukraine that has been operating on the global market for 10+ years. Thanks to the convenient geolocation and much lower rates compared to Europe and the US, Mobilunity can offer high-quality services at adequate costs. 

We offer a wide range of custom app programming solutions, including the following:

• Enterprise-level tailored software programming for internal business processes.
• Custom mobile app development for Android and iOS.
• Custom web development solutions, both front and backend services.
• Integrating existing software with custom-made solutions and more.

What Is Included in Custom Software Development Services with Mobilunity?

At Mobilunity, you can hire not only developers to build a custom app but a full team of IT experts, from backend programmers to project managers and QA specialists. You can count on top-notch service at every stage of the project, including:

• Planning: we help planning in software development, define a precise custom web development plan for your project.
• Feasibility: we make we can deliver a custom solution per your requirements before signing an agreement.
• Estimation: we provide you with estimated custom software development costs, which you can expect to be lower than the US average cost of bespoke solution development.
• Design: we design software with your requirements and preferences in mind to ensure the best user experience.
• Programming: we can provide you with developers with the needed skillset, programming language knowledge, and experience. 
• Integration: we build custom software to be integrated with your existing tools if needed.
• Testing: we conduct several tests at each project step to ensure smooth performance.
• Release and maintenance: we do not leave you alone with a custom tool if you need maintenance help and support services.

Mobilunity as Your Reliable Custom Software Development Service Provider

From custom web development to designing and programming bespoke enterprise solutions, we at Mobilunity can help you with the software development tasks to meet your business needs. Providing dedicated IT services since 2010 and having 40+ successful projects (many of which turned into long-term cooperations), we’ve developed a time-tested approach on how to select the right IT specialists for a project and make sure the business receives the exact tailored solution they were looking for. 

With top-level custom development services you can get at Mobilunity, you are sure to get the right custom tool to achieve your business goals and boost your business performance. Here’s why companies choose to work with Mobilunity: 

• Highly qualified IT professionals: Ukraine has almost 100,000 IT graduates.
• Western management and culture: you will find it easy to work with Ukrainian teams.
• Excellent command of English: Ukrainian IT experts have a good knowledge of English and often one more foreign language. 
• Location: Ukraine is a short flight away (1-3 hours) from any major city in Europe.
• Lower costs: you can hire an OCR developer or other IT specialists for a fraction of the US or European rates.

Need top-notch custom software for your business? Trust Mobilunity with your bespoke software development and contact us now!

Written by:

Anastasia Stefanuk

Market Researcher

Disclaimer: All salaries and prices mentioned within the article are approximate NET numbers based on the research done by our in-house Recruitment Team. Please use these numbers as a guide for comparison purposes only and feel free to use the contact form to inquire on the specific cost of the talent according to your vacancy requirements and chosen model of engagement.