FAQs
The questions every operator asks first.
How do I know if custom is worth it vs. just using a SaaS? +
Math. If your team is burning more than ~10 hours/week on a workflow no SaaS handles cleanly, custom usually pays for itself in 3–6 months. On the strategy call I'll do that math with you honestly — and recommend a SaaS if that's the better answer.
What's your tech stack? +
For Shopify apps: Remix + Polaris + Shopify CLI 3. For internal tools: Next.js + Postgres + Tailwind. For integrations: Node.js + queue workers (BullMQ or similar). Always TypeScript. Always Git-versioned. Always documented.
Do I own the source code? +
Yes — 100%. Code goes into your Git repo from day one. No "preferred hosting" lock-in, no licensing tricks. If we stop working together, you own everything and can hand it to another developer without missing a beat.
What about hosting and maintenance? +
I'll recommend (and set up) the right hosting — usually Vercel, Fly.io, or Railway depending on the workload. Hosting costs typically $20–$200/mo. Most clients move to a lightweight monthly retainer for ongoing updates after the 30-day support window ends.
What does a custom app cost? +
Shopify apps typically $4K–$15K. Internal dashboards $5K–$20K. API integrations $2K–$8K. Exact number after the discovery call — fixed-price, no hourly billing.