Kwebby is a custom software development company that builds websites, web apps, mobile apps and desktop software for US small businesses and startups. It reports 1,200+ projects delivered, publishes starting prices from $100, gives a fixed quote before work begins and hands over 100% of the code. This page explains what each service covers, what it costs to start, how a project runs and what to check before you hire any developer.
Key Takeaways
- Kwebby builds websites, web apps, mobile apps and desktop software for US small businesses and startups, and reports 1,200+ projects delivered.
- Starting prices are public: websites from $100, mobile apps from $400, desktop apps from $600, web apps from $2,499 and MVPs from $3,499.
- A free call comes first, then a fixed quote confirms the exact price. Hosting, domains and app store fees go straight to those providers.
- Payment follows a 10/40/50 split: 10% to start, 40% at the midway milestone and 50% on delivery.
- You own 100% of the code and receive the repository, logins and documentation at handover.
- Compare any vendor on scope, payment terms, code ownership and security practice, not on price alone.
What a Custom Software Development Company Does
A custom software development company designs, builds and launches software around one business's needs instead of selling a one-size product. The result can be a website, a customer portal, a mobile app, a desktop tool or an AI workflow.
Kwebby handles the full project: scoping, design, development, testing, launch and handover. You get one team, one fixed quote and one client portal for every milestone. Custom work fits when off-the-shelf software forces you to bend your process, when you need a feature no product offers, or when you want to own the finished asset outright.
What Kwebby Builds
Kwebby groups its work into three service lines, each with child services for specific needs.
Web Development, From $100
Kwebby's web development service builds fast, search-ready websites for US small businesses and startups. You get a fixed quote before work starts and approve every milestone in your client portal. Websites take 3 days to 8 weeks.
Two related services cover bigger jobs. Website redesign starts at $599 and includes redirect maps that protect your rankings. Web apps start at $2,499 for web applications and SaaS products, and typically take 4 to 12 weeks.
App Development, From $400
Kwebby's app development service designs and builds iOS and Android apps for startups and small businesses, from first prototype to App Store launch. You see milestone previews in your client portal and own the code. Mobile apps typically take 1 to 20 weeks, from a simple 3-screen app to a complex app with payments.
Two child services narrow the scope. MVP development starts at $3,499 for startups testing an idea. React Native starts at $2,999 for cross-platform apps with logins and a backend.
Desktop Apps, From $600
Kwebby's desktop apps service builds software for Windows, macOS and Linux, from internal business tools to commercial apps you sell. It includes installers with automatic updates and full code ownership. Desktop projects typically take 2 to 8 weeks.
Starting Prices at a Glance
Every Kwebby service has a public starting price, and your fixed quote confirms the exact number after a free call. Prices cover design, development, testing and launch. Third-party costs such as hosting, domains and app store fees go directly to those providers. The pricing page lists the details.
- Web development: websites from $100
- Website redesign: from $599
- Web apps and SaaS products: from $2,499
- App development for iOS and Android: from $400
- React Native apps: from $2,999
- MVP development for startups: from $3,499
- Desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux: from $600
A starting price is an entry point, not a cap. Scope still decides your final number.
Industries Kwebby Builds For
Kwebby builds industry-specific websites and apps for businesses with clear lead goals and compliance needs. Each industry page lists the features, integrations and starting price for that market.
- Contractors: websites that bring in calls and quote requests, from $499, 3 days to 2 weeks.
- Dental practices: websites with online booking and HIPAA-aware forms, from $599, 2 to 6 weeks.
- Law firms: AI intake, drafting assist, client portals and websites, from $799, 2 to 12 weeks.
- Fintech: payment, banking and lending apps, from $7,999, 10 to 20 weeks.
If your industry is not listed, the same process and pricing model apply to your project. Regulated fields such as healthcare and finance deserve one extra step: ask any vendor to document in writing how it handles sensitive data.
How a Kwebby Project Works
Every project follows three steps.
- Book a free call and receive a fixed quote. Calls run Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM ET, so you get answers during your working day.
- Approve milestones in the client portal. Kwebby builds in stages, and you preview working results before most of the money changes hands.
- Launch and hand over. You receive the code, logins and documentation.
Payments follow the 10/40/50 split: 10% to start, 40% at the midway milestone and 50% on delivery.
What Affects Cost and Timeline
Scope sets the price more than anything else. Saritasa's cost guide lists project complexity, design, quality assurance, hosting and ongoing maintenance as the main cost drivers. It also reports that most custom software projects at agencies fall between $50,000 and $250,000, with yearly maintenance at 15% to 20% of the initial build. Those figures describe large agency engagements. Kwebby's starting prices mark the entry point for each service, so a simple website and a web app with payments and user roles will land far apart.
Timelines follow the same logic. Kwebby's pricing tiers show 3 days to 8 weeks for websites, 4 to 12 weeks for web apps, 1 to 12 weeks for mobile apps, 2 to 8 weeks for desktop apps and 10 to 20 weeks for complex and fintech apps. Three things you control move your date: how clear your requirements are, how fast you approve milestones and how soon you supply content and accounts.
How to Choose a Custom Software Development Company
Hiring guides agree on the basics. SPR's hiring guide starts with business goals and project scope, then moves to experience, reputation, team, collaboration and contract terms. Apply that list to any vendor, Kwebby included.
- Write down your goal and scope first. A one-page brief makes quotes comparable.
- Ask for a fixed quote and read what it covers. Check that design, testing and launch are inside the price and that hosting, domains and store fees are listed separately.
- Get code ownership in writing. You should receive the repository, logins and documentation, so you can host anywhere and hire any developer later.
- Match payments to milestones you can see. A schedule such as 10/40/50 ties money to working previews.
- Ask about security practice. The NIST Secure Software Development Framework groups secure development into four areas: prepare the organization, protect the software, produce well-secured software and respond to vulnerabilities. Ask how the vendor covers each.
- Check time zones and hours. Kwebby takes calls on US hours, Monday to Friday.
- Look at real work. Browse the free tools on Kwebby's tools page to see how the team builds before you book a call.
What You Can Expect From Kwebby
Kwebby gives you a fixed quote, so the price does not change mid-project. You follow progress in a client portal with previews of every milestone. You own the code at handover. Kwebby also describes its team and story on the About page, which helps you judge who you will work with.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What does a custom software development company do?
A custom software development company designs, builds and launches software for one business's needs. Kwebby builds websites, web apps, mobile apps, desktop apps and AI workflows, then hands over 100% of the code.
How much does custom software development cost?
Kwebby projects start at $100 for a website, $400 for a mobile app and $600 for a desktop app. Web apps start at $2,499, cross-platform apps with logins and a backend at $2,999, and fintech apps at $7,999. Every project gets a fixed quote after a free call.
How long does a typical project take?
Websites take 3 days to 8 weeks, web apps 4 to 12 weeks, mobile apps 1 to 12 weeks, desktop apps 2 to 8 weeks and complex or fintech apps 10 to 20 weeks. Your fixed quote lists the milestones and launch window.
Who owns the code?
You do. You own 100% of the code, designs and data, and Kwebby hands over the repository and logins at delivery.
How do payments work?
You pay 10% to start, 40% at the midway milestone and 50% on delivery. You approve previews in the client portal along the way.
What if I do not know exactly what I need?
Book a free call and describe the problem you want to solve. Kwebby recommends the right type of website or app, explains the trade-offs and sends a fixed quote.
Final Thoughts
A good custom software partner gives you a clear scope, a fixed price, visible milestones and full ownership of what you pay for. Kwebby publishes its starting prices and process so you can judge the fit before you talk to anyone. Pick the service that matches your project, write a one-page brief and request a fixed quote. Kwebby sends the quote after a free call.