Custom Software · Houston, TX

Custom Software Development in Houston

Business systems, dashboards, portals and automations built around the way your Houston company works — so you can stop running your business on spreadsheets and group chats.

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Software that fits your business — not the other way around

Most growing businesses hit the same wall: orders in WhatsApp, inventory in Excel, quotes in email and reports that take a whole afternoon. Off-the-shelf software rarely fits how you actually work, and forcing your team into it costs time and money. At Studio 8 we build custom software designed around your processes.

We start by mapping how your business runs today, then build a secure, web-based system your team can use from any computer or phone: inventory, orders, quotes, appointments, customer records, distributor portals, reports and automatic notifications.

We build in phases. You get the most important module working first, start saving time right away, and add new modules as your business grows — all on one system and one database.

Every software project includes

Discovery & process mapping
Web-based system for any device
User roles & permissions
Database, reports & dashboards
Integrations: WhatsApp, email & more
Data migration from your spreadsheets
Team training
15 days of free support after launch

Why Studio 8

Why businesses choose Studio 8 for custom software

Bilingual team

We work in English and Spanish — with you, your team and your partners on both sides of the border.

Built around your process

We map your real workflow first, then build the system to match it — no forcing your team into generic software.

Fast delivery in phases

The most important module goes live first, so you start saving time in weeks, not months.

15 days of free support

After launch we stay with you: 15 days of free support for fixes, adjustments and team questions.

Modern, secure technology

Secure logins, user roles and a professional database, hosted in the cloud and accessible from anywhere.

Direct communication

You talk directly with the developers building your system — on WhatsApp, by phone or by email.

Technology

The technology behind your system

The same modern stack used by leading software companies — chosen for reliability, security and room to grow.

Next.js & React

A fast web application that works on computers, tablets and phones, with no installation required for your team.

TypeScript

Strongly typed code that catches errors before they reach your users and keeps the system easy to maintain and extend.

PostgreSQL database

A professional, reliable database for your orders, inventory, customers and reports — ready to handle years of data.

Integrations & automation

WhatsApp Business notifications, automatic emails, payments and connections to the tools you already use.

How we work

From spreadsheets to your own system

Discovery

We map your processes, roles and pain points.

Proposal & prototype

Clear scope, price and screens to review.

Build in phases

The most important module first, then the rest.

Launch & training

Data migration and training for your team.

15 days of support

Free fixes and adjustments after launch.

Packages

Custom software packages & pricing

Clear starting prices. Your final price is confirmed in your proposal based on the real scope of the project.

Simple Tool

Replace spreadsheets or manual processes

$3,500–$8,000-30%$2,450–$5,600

Automates one specific process
Single user or role
Basic integration

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Business System

Teams with several roles working together

$8,000–$20,000-30%$5,600–$14,000

Multi-user dashboard
Database
Reports
Basic integrations

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Platform / ERP

Complex operations with several departments

From $20,000-30%From $14,000

Multi-module system
Roles & permissions
Advanced integrations
Scalable architecture

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Who we work with

Systems for growing businesses

Distributors & wholesalers
Clinics & spas
Contractors & field services
Restaurants with several locations
Retail with inventory
Professional services firms

Our work

Recent projects from our studio

TRANA

Trana ERP

Business system

A three-portal platform connecting a professional beauty brand with its distributors and spas: inventory, orders, reports and WhatsApp notifications.

Cascarita

iOS app

A mobile app to organize and discover local soccer matches: players create or join games near them, RSVP and get notified.

FC Jaguares Negros

Website · Sports academy

Bilingual website for a youth soccer academy in Guadalajara, Mexico: club values, player sign-up form, sponsors and newsletter.

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Areas we serve

Custom software across the Houston area

We meet in person with businesses in Houston and nearby suburbs, and work remotely with clients across the United States and Mexico.

Houston
The Woodlands
Katy
Cypress
Tomball
Spring

Frequently asked questions

How much does custom software cost?

A Simple Tool that automates one process starts at $3,500–$8,000, a multi-user Business System with database and reports at $8,000–$20,000, and a multi-module Platform or ERP starts at $20,000. Your final price is confirmed in a proposal based on your processes.

Can you move my data from Excel or Google Sheets?

Yes. Data migration from your spreadsheets is part of the project, so your team starts with real information on day one.

Will my team be able to use it from their phones?

Yes. We build web-based systems that work on computers, tablets and phones, with no installation required.

Can the system send WhatsApp or email notifications?

Yes. We integrate WhatsApp Business notifications and automatic emails — for example, to confirm orders, alert your team or remind customers.

Can the system grow with my business?

Yes. We build in modules on one database, so you can start with the most important process and add new modules — inventory, portals, reports — as you grow.

Do you offer support after launch?

Every project includes 15 days of free support after launch for fixes, adjustments and team questions. After that we offer ongoing support and new modules.

Ready to leave spreadsheets behind?

Tell us how your business runs today and get a free, no-commitment recommendation and quote.

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