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?
I do: hosting, security, backups, fixes — everything is covered, with no forced commitment. And since the code is yours, you can take over whenever you like: any developer can pick it up.
a project in mind?
Describe your need in one sentence. I'll tell you if it's doable — and what it costs.