How Much Does Custom Software Development Cost?
What actually drives the price of custom software, how to compare quotes, and how to scope a first release that fits your budget.
Read article →Sacramento, CA · Est. 2020
Full-stack craft for
products that ship.
Independent software studio specializing in custom web applications, cloud infrastructure and SaaS development. Small team. Direct access. Outcomes over overhead.
- You work directly with the developer
- You own your code and infrastructure
- Clear scope and price before we start
Services
Software built around your business, not the other way round
Web Development
Full-stack applications built for performance and longevity: Laravel, PHP, Vue.js, Node.js, and whatever the problem calls for.
Learn more →Cloud Infrastructure
Docker, Traefik and self-hosted deployments that do not require a dedicated ops team to keep running.
Learn more →SaaS Products
End-to-end product development, from architecture and billing to deployment and iteration, for founders who want a technical partner.
Learn more →Why Latham
A small studio is a feature, not a limitation
Direct access
You talk to the developer building your product, not an account manager relaying messages.
Outcomes over overhead
Small team, low overhead and no padding. Budget goes into working software.
Code you own
Everything lives in your repositories and your cloud accounts. No lock-in, ever.
Honest advice
If a simpler, cheaper option solves your problem, we will say so, even if it means a smaller project.
How we work
From first call to launch in four steps
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Discovery call
A free 30-minute conversation about your goals, constraints and timeline. No pitch deck, no pressure.
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Scope and proposal
You get a clear written scope, timeline and price. We cut it down to the smallest version worth shipping.
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Build in the open
Short cycles, working software you can click through, and direct access to the person writing the code.
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Launch and support
We deploy, document and hand over, then stay available for improvements and maintenance.
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Read article →FAQ
Common questions
What kind of clients do you work with?
Founders, startups and small businesses that need serious software without building an in-house engineering team. We are based in Sacramento, California and work with clients remotely across the US.
How does pricing work?
We scope first, then quote. Most projects are fixed-price for a clearly defined first release, with time-and-materials for ongoing work. The discovery call is free, and you will always know the cost before we start.
Do you work with clients outside Sacramento?
Yes. The team works remotely, and we are happy to meet in person for clients in the Sacramento area.
What happens after launch?
You choose: we hand everything over with documentation, or we stay on for maintenance, hosting and new features. Either way, you own the code.
How quickly can we get started?
After a discovery call and agreed scope, we can usually begin within a couple of weeks, depending on current availability.
Contact
Tell us what you're building
Share a few details and we'll get back to you with honest next steps. No sales script, no obligation.
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