Software & Apps

Custom software that fits your workflows exactly

Instead of bending your processes to fit off-the-shelf programs, we build software that works the way your company does – and noticeably relieves your team of routine work.

Initial consultation freeQuote transparent, fixed price if preferredIn business for over 10 years
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Short & clear

Custom software is built specifically for a company's workflows; Nano Concepts handles process analysis, functional specification, development, migrating existing data (for example from Excel) and support during live operation. Lean standalone tools are possible in the Starter package from €2,500, applications with a database, roles and integrations in the Professional package from €8,000, and entire system landscapes in the Enterprise package, priced individually. You start with a free initial consultation, after which you receive a transparent quote.

Have custom software developed instead of Excel and siloed tools

Many companies work with a patchwork of standard programs, Excel spreadsheets and email inboxes. Each tool solves part of the task, but your team fills the gaps in between by hand. Custom software closes those gaps: we develop applications that map your workflows exactly – from order intake through planning to billing – and integrate existing systems rather than replacing them.

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The difference from off-the-shelf software is in the details. Your calculation logic, your approval levels, your special cases – everything you handle with workarounds today becomes a built-in part of the software. Employees see only the features they need for their role. And because there are usually no per-user license fees, the solution grows with your team without your running costs automatically growing with it.

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To keep custom software from becoming a risk, we proceed step by step: we start with the process that delivers the greatest benefit and expand the solution in clear stages. You receive documentation, comprehensible code and, if you wish, a maintenance contract. That keeps your software extensible years from now – whether new locations, products or business areas are added.

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Anyone who wants to have custom software developed usually has a concrete problem: orders run through several Excel lists, data is maintained twice, and special cases are known by only one person on the team. Custom software development starts exactly there. Instead of adapting your processes to an off-the-shelf program, you get tailor-made software that maps your calculations, your approvals and your exceptions. Often the first step is to replace a grown Excel solution and move it into a central database application.

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As a custom software development agency, we accompany you from process mapping to live operation. We start with the workflow that delivers the greatest benefit and expand the solution in clear stages. This keeps the cost of custom software predictable: lean tools are possible in the Starter package from €2,500, more extensive custom software solutions in the Professional package from €8,000. You receive the exact quote after the free initial consultation.

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Custom software development in 10 slides

Just swipe through: what Custom software development delivers, what we build for you, and how other companies benefit.

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Software & Apps

Custom Software. Built around your workflows.

Custom software is built specifically for a company's workflows; Nano Concepts handles process analysis, functional specification, development, migrating existing data (for example from …

  • Free initial consultation
  • Transparent, fixed price if you like
  • Reply usually within 24 hours
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How you can tell

Does this sound familiar?

Typical signs that Custom software development is worth it:

  1. 01Important processes run on Excel files that only one or two employees really understand.
  2. 02Off-the-shelf software covers only part of your requirements, and the rest is handled with …
  3. 03Per-user license fees rise with every new employee, without the software fitting you any better.
  4. 04Data is transferred by hand between several programs and regularly mistyped along the way.
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Your benefit

What you get out of it.

Fits your processThe software follows your workflows, not the other way around.
No per-seat feesCustom software usually involves no per-user license costs – ongoing costs arise mainly for …
An edge that lastsWhat makes your company special is built into the software – and can't simply be copied …
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Scope of services

What we deliver for you.

Software built around your workflows instead of standard tools with compromises – for replacing Excel, internal …

  1. Process discovery on site or remote
  2. Replacing Excel & stand-alone solutions
  3. Roles, permissions & approvals
  4. Integration of existing systems
  5. Reports & documents
  6. Documentation & training
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Use cases

Here's what that looks like in practice.

LogisticsA warehousing provider records goods receipts by scanner and automatically generates inventory and billing reports for …
Healthcare & CareA group practice plans staff and consultation hours across several locations in one tool that knows its shift rules and …
Real EstateA property developer manages buyer customization requests, finish selections and contractor appointments in one …
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In practice

Not just talk. Actually built.

Real Estate Portal & CRMReal estate portal with map, live valuation, appointment booking and chatbot – with onOffice integration …
SmartBook Booking ToolCalendly-style appointment booking – right on your website, custom-configured, with automatic reminders.
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Process

A clear process. No surprises.

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    Process analysisWe look at how work is done today, where time is lost and which special …
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    Functional concept & prototypeA functional concept describes features and data model; a clickable …
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    Modular developmentWe implement the most important module first so your team can start working …
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    Data migration & rolloutExisting data from Excel or legacy systems is cleaned up and migrated …
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Common question

Good question. Clear answer.

How much does custom software cost?

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The cost depends on functional scope, integrations and the number of modules.

All questions & answers
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Packages

Three packages. One plan.

  • Starterfrom €2,500Ideal for landing pages, simple web applications and prototypes.
  • Professionalfrom €8,000For complex web applications, portals and tailor-made software …
  • EnterpriseCustomFor large projects, system landscapes and long-term development …

Non-binding guidance – you will receive your quote after the free initial consultation. View pricing

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Let's get started

Unlock your full potential.

Tell us about your project – we usually get back to you within 24 hours with an initial assessment.

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Typical signs that Custom software development is worth it

  • Important processes run on Excel files that only one or two employees really understand.
  • Off-the-shelf software covers only part of your requirements, and the rest is handled with workarounds.
  • Per-user license fees rise with every new employee, without the software fitting you any better.
  • Data is transferred by hand between several programs and regularly mistyped along the way.
  • Your company has a special process that sets you apart from the competition – and no standard product can map it.
Scope of services

Custom software development: what we build for you

Software built around your workflows instead of standard tools with compromises – for replacing Excel, internal tools and specialized business applications.

Process discovery on site or remote

We accompany your employees through their working day, identify breaks between systems and special cases, and derive the requirements from them.

Replacing Excel & stand-alone solutions

We migrate existing spreadsheets, Access databases or legacy programs, data included, into a central multi-user application.

Roles, permissions & approvals

Each role sees only what it needs. Approval levels, the four-eyes principle and change logs are built in.

Integration of existing systems

Accounting, ERP, CRM or online store stay in use – we connect them to the new software through interfaces.

Reports & documents

Key-figure dashboards, exports and automatically generated documents such as quotes, delivery notes or inspection reports.

Docu­menta­tion & training

Technical documentation for your IT and a clear introduction for users, so the rollout succeeds in day-to-day work.

Your benefits

Why companies choose us

Fits your process

The software follows your workflows, not the other way around. Workarounds and duplicate data entry disappear.

No per-seat fees

Custom software usually involves no per-user license costs – ongoing costs arise mainly for hosting and maintenance.

An edge that lasts

What makes your company special is built into the software – and can't simply be copied with an off-the-shelf tool.

Expandable step by step

You start with the most important module and expand as soon as the benefit shows in daily work.

Use cases

Custom software development in your industry

Here's what Custom software development looks like in typical industries – concrete examples from everyday business.

Industry & Manu­fac­turing

A supplier calculates quotes using its own pricing logic based on material, setup times and batch sizes – instead of in an error-prone Excel file.

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Retail & E-Commerce

A wholesaler manages special terms, framework agreements and rebates per customer centrally and settles them automatically.

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Logistics

A warehousing provider records goods receipts by scanner and automatically generates inventory and billing reports for each client.

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Healthcare & Care

A group practice plans staff and consultation hours across several locations in one tool that knows its shift rules and qualifications.

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Real Estate

A property developer manages buyer customization requests, finish selections and contractor appointments in one application instead of in folders and email threads.

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Finance & Insurance

An insurance broker maps their advisory and documentation workflow – with checklists, follow-up reminders and deadlines – in their own software.

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Services & Consulting

A facility management provider manages properties, inspection intervals and proof of service and generates monthly customer reports from them.

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Skilled Trades

A plumbing, heating and HVAC company plans maintenance contracts, technicians and spare parts in one software that automatically reminds of upcoming due dates.

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Startups

A growing startup replaces its improvised no-code tools with stable, proprietary software built on a clean data foundation.

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Education & Research

A private school organizes registrations, waiting lists, parent communication and tuition fees in one central administration software.

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Tourism & Hospitality

A tour operator assembles group trips from hotel, bus and program building blocks and has prices calculated automatically.

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Media & Creative Industries

An agency records time, budgets and approvals per client project and can see at any moment which jobs are running profitably.

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Process

Tailor-made software – how your solution comes to life

  1. Process analysisWe look at how work is done today, where time is lost and which special cases exist.
  2. Functional concept & prototypeA functional concept describes features and data model; a clickable prototype shows your employees early on what the software will look like.
  3. Modular developmentWe implement the most important module first so your team can start working with it quickly, and add further modules step by step.
  4. Data migration & rolloutExisting data from Excel or legacy systems is cleaned up and migrated; users receive an introduction for the start.
  5. Support & expansionAfter launch we collect feedback from daily use and develop the software further in a targeted way.

Technologies & tools

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Custom software development

The cost depends on functional scope, integrations and the number of modules. We implement custom software with a database, user management and integrations in the Professional package from €8,000; lean individual tools are possible in the Starter package from €2,500. Entire system landscapes are quoted individually in the Enterprise package.

For a clear scope, a first usable module is often ready after a few weeks. Further modules follow in predictable stages. We define the exact schedule together after the process analysis.

We start with a free initial consultation, a process analysis and a functional concept, show you a prototype and then develop module by module. After testing with your users, we migrate existing data and support the launch in day-to-day operations.

Not always – and we will tell you so honestly. If a standard product covers your requirements for the most part, it is often the better choice. Custom software pays off when your processes are unusual, many workarounds are needed or several systems have to work together cleanly.

In most cases, yes. We analyze the data sources, clean up duplicates and formatting errors and migrate the data into the new structure. Before launch, you spot-check that everything arrived correctly.

We settle source code, usage rights and access transparently in the quote before the project starts. The goal is a documented solution that doesn't tie you unnecessarily to a single provider. This does not replace legal advice.

Custom software is an application developed for a specific company and its workflows, rather than a ready-made product for many customers. Typical examples are an order and project management system, a calculation tool, a customer portal, technician scheduling or an in-house CRM. It often connects existing systems such as accounting or inventory management.

At the latest when several people work on the same file at once, versions get mixed up or data is copied by hand between spreadsheets. A database application provides a shared data set, clear access rights and traceable changes. We carry your existing logic of formulas and lists over into the new application.

Yes, if off-the-shelf products only map your workflows with many workarounds. A combination often makes sense: proven systems stay in place, and a custom application complements them where things get stuck. We have experience with this from a real estate CRM portal with onOffice integration and the portal & CRM for an estate agency.

Yes, if a particular process regularly costs a lot of time or is error-prone. Small businesses usually start with a lean tool for exactly that process – such solutions are possible in the Starter package from €2,500. The software can grow step by step later as further tasks are added.

Per-user license fees generally don't apply. Ongoing costs arise mainly for hosting, updates, maintenance and any enhancements you want. We list these items separately in the quote, and on request they can be made predictable through a maintenance contract.

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Fitter Mo writes hours on paper and keeps materials in his head – on Fridays the paper puzzle begins. Digitised, times, materials and photos go straight into the app, and the invoice goes out the same day.

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Mo is an installer.
Hours? On paper.
Materials? In his head.
Friday: paper puzzle.
Illegible. Incomplete.
Invoice? Not until next week.
Forgotten hours.
Forgotten materials.
= Money wasted.
Here’s what’s going wrong.
Paper costs time and money.
NANO CONCEPTS digitizes the workflow.
Hours, materials, photos:
Right in the app.
Paper becomes a system.
Job done.
Invoice sent.
The same day.

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