ANEKANT

Platform Engineering · 03

Custom Software Development

Anekant Tech builds custom software when off-the-shelf tools no longer fit: web platforms, internal tools, customer portals, APIs and the cloud backends behind them. Every system is documented, tested and handed over with full source code, so you are never locked into us or a platform vendor.

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Best for
Businesses outgrowing spreadsheets and SaaS tools
You get
Architecture, build, cloud setup, docs, support
Core stack
Go, Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, Docker
Ownership
100% of the code, infrastructure and data

What's included

Solution architecture

Data models, service boundaries and a written technical plan before code is written.

Web platforms & portals

Customer portals, marketplaces, booking systems and SaaS products.

Internal tools & automation

Replace spreadsheets and manual hand-offs with workflows, approvals and dashboards.

APIs & integrations

REST and GraphQL APIs, webhooks and integrations with payment gateways, accounting and messaging tools.

Cloud infrastructure

Containerised services, CI/CD pipelines, backups, monitoring and zero-downtime deployments.

Security by default

Role-based access, audit logs, encryption and dependency scanning built in from the first sprint.

Signs you need this

  • Critical work lives in spreadsheets that only one person understands.
  • You pay for several SaaS tools that don't talk to each other.
  • Your current system can't handle your growth in users or data.
  • A vendor's pricing or roadmap is holding your business back.

How we work

  1. Discovery & workflow mappingWe map how work actually flows today and where it breaks.
  2. Architecture & estimateA technical plan, milestones and a fixed-scope first phase.
  3. Iterative deliveryWorking software every sprint, deployed to a staging environment you can use.
  4. Data migrationMoving existing records from spreadsheets or legacy systems, with validation.
  5. Launch & trainingRollout plan, user training and documentation.
  6. Support & evolutionMonitoring, maintenance and a roadmap for the next phase.

Technology we use

We choose tools for your requirements and your team's ability to maintain them; these are the ones we use most.

Backend

  • Go
  • Node.js
  • Python
  • gRPC / GraphQL

Data

  • PostgreSQL
  • Redis
  • ClickHouse
  • S3

Infrastructure

  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • GCP / AWS

Front-end

  • React
  • Next.js
  • Flutter

What affects cost and timeline

Every project is quoted after a short discovery call. These are the factors that move the estimate most:

  • Number of user roles, workflows and screens.
  • Integrations with existing systems and their API quality.
  • Data migration volume and how clean the existing data is.
  • Performance, uptime and compliance requirements.
  • Whether you need mobile apps alongside the web platform.

Frequently asked questions

When should a business build custom software instead of buying SaaS?

Build when your workflow is a competitive advantage, when you are stitching together several tools that don't integrate, or when per-user SaaS pricing grows faster than your business. Buy when the process is standard and a mature product already does it well.

How do you estimate a custom software project?

We run a short discovery phase, map the workflows, and then quote a fixed scope for the first release. Later phases are estimated once the first release is in use and priorities are clearer.

Who owns the source code?

You do. Code lives in your repository, infrastructure runs in your cloud account, and you receive documentation so any competent team could maintain it.

Can you integrate with our existing systems?

Yes. We regularly integrate with accounting software, payment gateways, ERPs, CRMs and messaging platforms such as the WhatsApp Business API, using their APIs or, where none exist, scheduled data exchange.

Do you provide maintenance after launch?

Yes. We offer ongoing support covering monitoring, security updates, bug fixes and new features.

Guides to help you decide

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