Custom desktop applications built around your business.
Installable business tools with database integration, user accounts and administrator controls. Start with the workflow you actually need, without buying an oversized software package.
£1,000 one-off
An indicative starting price, not a fixed price for every application. Your final quote depends on the agreed requirements.
No compulsory monthly development subscription. Cloud services, database hosting, third-party licences and optional ongoing support may carry separate agreed costs.
What a starter desktop application can include
These are capabilities we can build into a small application, subject to the scope we agree. The £1,000 entry point is intended for one straightforward workflow, not all possible features combined without limits.
Windows desktop installer
An installable application for agreed supported Windows environments, with a practical handover guide.
Database integration
A local or hosted database connection agreed during scoping, with the essential records your workflow needs.
User accounts and roles
Secure sign-in with standard user and administrator roles where required by the agreed workflow.
Administrator controls
A simple admin area to manage the relevant user access and records.
Core business workflow
Purpose-built screens to create, view, edit and manage records for one clearly defined process.
Search, filtering and validation
Useful record search, input checks and appropriate error handling for the core workflow.
Testing and handover
Functional testing against the agreed acceptance criteria, installation guidance and an initial walkthrough.
Applications we can help you plan
Stock and inventory
Track products, stock movements and key records in one internal application.
Customer and order management
Manage customer details, work orders and progress through a simple workflow.
Office administration
Replace repeated spreadsheet updates with a purpose-built records system.
Internal reporting
View and filter operational data in a desktop interface tailored to your team.
Need more than the starter scope?
We can quote a larger application with additional capabilities once we understand the requirements. Examples include:
Complex integrations, hosting, licences, bespoke security requirements and larger data migrations are not assumed to be included in a £1,000 project. They are estimated and agreed before any work starts.
Buxton Books — desktop catalogue and inventory
See how we developed a Windows-installable bookstore staff application with an existing SQL Server catalogue connection, editable ISBN lookup workflows and optional external book metadata services. The case study describes delivered functionality without making unverified performance claims.
Why not build it yourself with AI?
You can, and for a simple prototype that may be a good choice. AI can generate an interface and working code quickly at relatively little cost. An application that connects to business data, manages staff access or becomes part of daily operations also needs careful database design, security, testing, reliable installation and troubleshooting.
We use AI where it helps, with experienced developers making the architectural, security and delivery decisions. The value is in building and checking something appropriate for your business, not in charging you to type prompts.
How the process works
01
Tell us the problem
Describe who will use the application, the workflow and the database or systems involved.
02
Agree the scope and quote
We confirm platforms, screens, integrations, acceptance criteria, delivery stages and the one-off project price.
03
Build and test
We develop the agreed application and check core functionality, access controls and installation.
04
Install and hand over
You receive the agreed installer and documentation. Optional maintenance is quoted separately.
Tell us what you want to build
Whether you're replacing a spreadsheet or connecting a database to a desktop tool, we'll discuss what's realistic for the starting budget and provide a written quotation before development.