Build Custom Software Tailored to Your Business

For some companies, off-the-shelf software kind of works—but may not fully meet their specific needs. Often, teams end up creating workarounds or forcing their business processes to fit how the software tells them things have to be done.

Many groups also get tired of paying for multiple subscription-based tools to handle each individual workflow.

Custom software flips that model. It’s built to work exactly the way your team needs, with the ability to include unique features tailored to your operations.

Rather than paying license fees, your dollars are spent maintaining and building upon an asset built specifically for your company—laying a foundation that delivers long-term ROI as your business grows and evolves.

We develop custom software that’s built around our clients’ specific business goals and workflows—no one-size-fits-all solutions. Some common types of projects we take on include:

1. Operational Platforms – internal systems that streamline day-to-day work like scheduling, time tracking, inventory, or work orders

2. Dashboards & Reporting Tools – giving teams access to real-time data for better decision-making

3. Customer & Member Portals – web or mobile portals for managing customer interactions, services, or accounts

4. Mobile Apps – built for field teams, customer engagement, or specific business processes

5. Workflow Automation – replacing manual processes with smart, connected systems that reduce errors and save time

6. Legacy System Modernization – rebuilding or enhancing outdated systems to improve performance, usability, and long-term sustainability

We tailor every solution to the client’s unique needs—whether that means building from the ground up or extending what they already have.

At SPARK, we build custom software solutions that range anywhere from $25,000 to $250,000+. We know that’s a large range! Software project costs vary based on features, complexity, technology, and integrations. For each project, we provide custom quotes after understanding your unique requirements and budget. 

Before we begin a project, we provide a detailed project scope and timeline to avoid unexpected costs and roadblocks. Learn more about our transparent pricing practices here.

When building custom software, project timelines can vary from a few months to 12+ months, depending on scope, complexity, and integrations. Our process starts with a detailed “Strategy & Planning” phase to thoroughly understand your needs, which allows us to provide a more accurate timeline based on your scope and budget.

At SPARK, we take data security and privacy very seriously. We implement robust security measures throughout the development lifecycle, including data encryption, strict access controls, and adherence to industry best practices. We’re a HIPAA-compliant company and follow these standards for all our projects.

Our project management approach emphasizes transparency and continuous communication. Throughout your project, you can expect weekly updates on progress and regular check-ins with our project managers to ensure you’re fully involved and informed during the entire process.

SPARK offers “Continuous Enhancement & Support” plans that include: ongoing maintenance, bug fixes, proactive performance monitoring, and potential future enhancements to ensure your custom software remains robust, up-to-date, and continues to meet your evolving business needs. 

Our agile approach allows for flexibility in managing scope changes as business needs evolve. When new requirements emerge, we work collaboratively with you to assess their impact on the project timeline and budget. We prioritize clear communication and transparency to ensure any adjustments are mutually agreed upon and understood.

For your project, we will discuss potential costs related to ongoing support, maintenance, and any necessary third-party licenses or infrastructure (if applicable) during our initial discussions, so you have a complete financial picture before working with SPARK.

Our goal is to build solutions that are uniquely yours. We will clearly outline the intellectual property rights in our agreements, ensuring that you retain ownership of the custom code and proprietary elements of the software we develop specifically for your business.

Throughout your project, SPARK advocates that you include end users early and often during the design phase of the software solution, as well as user testing before launch. This ensures buy-in with your whole team for the solution. We also provide training for your team as needed.

Yes, we enjoy working with nonprofits and helping to solve your unique challenges. We also offer a special grant program called Under Our Wing for local nonprofits in Michigan, Illinois, and Texas.

Yes, we work with start-ups. Typically, we are a better fit for start-ups that have raised capital and are ready to build their MVP. We can also work with start-ups that have an initial system built, but are ready to take it to the next level.