03 · Service
Custom Web Apps
Internal tools that replace the spreadsheet sprawl.
In short
Aqib Ops builds custom web apps in 5–10 weeks. Each app replaces spreadsheets and stitched-together tools with a single role-aware platform: dashboards, approval flows, audit logs, integrations — the boring software that compounds operational leverage.
By the numbers
991
Average number of SaaS apps used by an enterprise in 2024
Source: BetterCloud State of SaaSOps30%
Of SaaS spend is wasted on duplicate or unused tools
Source: Productiv State of SaaS Report65%
Of new app development will be low-code or custom by 2024
Source: Gartner
Timeline
4–8 weeks
Pricing
Scoped per project
What it is
Operations consoles, internal portals, dashboards. The boring software that runs your business — built to actually be used by the people who run it.
What's included
- Role-based access and permissions
- Realtime updates and notifications
- Bulk data import / export tooling
- Audit log and admin overrides
- Mobile-responsive layouts
- Documentation for your ops team
What you get on day one
Concrete artifacts in your hands at the end of week one — not a deck, not a Jira board.
Source code in your git org
Full repo access from day one — TypeScript end-to-end, mainstream stack.
Postgres schema + migrations checked in
Drizzle migrations, seed data, local dev DB up in one command.
Role-based access + audit log scaffold
RBAC primitives + immutable audit log on every mutation from sprint one.
Working admin console
Operator console with the workflows your power users actually use first.
First integration wired
The integration you ranked #1 (Salesforce/Stripe/Slack/etc.) live in week one, not month two.
CI + preview deploys
Every PR gets a preview environment with seeded test data.
When to choose this vs an alternative
An honest decision matrix. Sometimes the right answer is "go with someone else" — and that's fine.
| Your situation | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You're at 4+ off-the-shelf tools held together with Zaps | Aqib Ops | Custom that fits the workflow gets cheaper than the 4-tool sprawl around month 12 |
| Your workflow fits a Retool / Glide grid-and-button shape | Retool / Glide | Faster, cheaper, fine for technical teams with simple shapes |
| End users are non-technical and the workflow has heavy custom UX | Aqib Ops | Retool's UX ceiling shows quickly; bespoke React earns its keep |
| You need offline-first / mobile-first for field teams | Aqib Ops | Generic SaaS doesn't survive cell dead zones; PWAs do |
| You want a 6-month enterprise TMS / ERP rebuild | Specialist enterprise vendor | Out of scope for a senior boutique; we'd take a layer on top instead |
Built for
Related guides
Process
How to Scope a Custom Web App
Scoping is a discipline, not a meeting. The agencies that ship on time are the ones that say no to features in week one.
Read guidePricing
What Does a Custom Web App Cost in 2026?
A custom web app in 2026 costs $20k–$200k+ depending on scope, team, and complexity. Internal ops portals are usually the cheapest; multi-tenant marketplaces the most expensive.
Read guideFrequently asked
Should we build custom or buy off-the-shelf?
Custom wins when your workflow is your competitive advantage and off-the-shelf forces you to bend the workflow to fit. If Airtable can do it cleanly, buy. If you're already at 4+ tools held together with Zaps, build.
How much does a custom web app cost?
We do not offer fixed rates or upfront price confirmations. Every business application has custom operational flows, access roles, and database needs. A final, guaranteed price is only confirmed once we sit down to trace your workflow requirements and thoroughly scope the architecture.
How long does it take?
5–10 weeks for a typical internal app. Marketplaces or apps with complex realtime requirements can stretch to 12–14 weeks.
Will my team adopt it?
Adoption depends on whether the new app removes work, not adds it. We design with your power users in shadowing sessions and ship the workflows they actually use first — measuring adoption by week-2 active users, not seats licensed.
Who maintains it after launch?
You can — the codebase is mainstream React + Postgres. Most clients self-maintain after a 30-day handoff window; some keep us on a small monthly retainer for new features.
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