You searched for the software that does exactly what you need, and found ten tools that each do 30% of it. So you juggle: a spreadsheet here, a subscription there, copy-pasting in between. And the nagging certainty that there must be a better way to work.
There is: a custom web application, built around your processes instead of the other way round. Obrentis develops business tools for small companies, tradespeople and freelancers (project tracking, production planning, stock management, client portals) accessible from any browser, nothing to install.
You own 100% of the code, with no forced subscription and no platform lock-in. Your tool starts simple and grows with your business: you pay for what you need, not a generic vendor's full catalogue.
what you gain.
Built around your processes
Your steps, your vocabulary, your rules: a tool made for your business means no more bending your organisation to fit the boxes of generic software.
Your numbers at a glance
A dashboard that shows exactly what you need to decide: key figures, alerts, views by project, by client or by month. Not thirty screens: yours.
One login per person
Each team member gets their own account and permissions: the apprentice doesn't see what the owner sees. Simple, secure, traceable.
Connected to your existing tools
Invoicing, payments, calendar, email: the application integrates with what you already use. Enter data once, and it lands everywhere it should.
Code that belongs to you
You own 100% of the code, the data and the design. No per-seat licences, no platform holding you hostage: if our paths part, everything stays yours.
Grows brick by brick
I start with the essentials, you use it daily, then I add features as your real needs emerge. The application grows at the pace of the business, never the other way round.
frequently asked questions.
How much does custom software cost for a small business?
Far less than it used to: modern development tools have slashed costs, and custom software is now within reach of a small business. The price depends on scope: number of screens, users and tools to connect. You get a precise figure after a free first call, or an estimate through my online Studio.
How long does it take to build a custom web application?
A first usable version typically arrives in 4 to 8 weeks depending on scope. I split the project into stages: you start working in the application early, and I refine it with your real feedback rather than a frozen spec.
How do I know if I need a custom application?
Two telltale signs: you manage something critical in a spreadsheet (scheduling, production, stock, tracking), or you pay for several subscriptions and use a fraction of each. In both cases, a custom tool is often simpler day to day, and cheaper over time.
Who handles maintenance and hosting?
Monthly maintenance is optional and quoted separately, like ongoing support or one-off work. Hosting and third-party services are billed separately by their providers, on accounts in your name. If the follow-up stops, maintenance can be handed to another provider.
a project in mind?
Describe your need in one sentence. I'll tell you if it's doable, and what it costs.