Selective custom software
Custom Internal Systems
Custom scope, commonly beginning around $15,000 · Typically 6–16+ weeks depending on complexity
Discuss a Custom SystemJustified when
- → The workflow is stable and valuable
- → Existing tools create awkward workarounds
- → A proprietary interface materially improves operations
- → Sensitive access, roles, and reporting need careful control
Not justified when
- → A standard CRM or form builder solves it
- → The process changes every week
- → The goal is cloning a major SaaS cheaply
- → There is no owner for the workflow
Common systems
- → Owner dashboards
- → Custom CRMs
- → Service portals
- → Reporting systems
- → Customer-facing portals
- → Document review and generation systems
- → Operations platforms
- → Controlled AI-assisted internal tools
Ownership and handoff
- → Client receives agreed application and deliverables
- → Infrastructure, hosting, API usage, and licenses are defined
- → Source-code transfer or repo access depends on agreement
- → Ongoing support is separate unless included
- → Delmarva.ai reusable frameworks remain Delmarva.ai property unless assigned