SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Custom Software Development That Fuels Innovation

Your business is unique—your software should be too. At Spiral Scout, we build custom software systems that don’t just function—they drive efficiency, growth, and long-term competitive advantage. Whether you need a scalable SaaS platform, a business automation tool, or AI-powered solutions, we turn your vision into high-performance, future-ready technology.

Custom software Development
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Attracting enterprise clients and saving $100k+ each year.


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OUR awards and certifications

  • Temporal badge
  • Top Clutch Ai Agents Company 2025 Award
  • Clutch 1000 2025 badge
  • San Francisco Business Times awards 2022
  • Top Clutch Robotics Company San Francisco 2025
  • new york design awards better future winner 2022
  • forbes 2020 Agency Council
  • Top Clutch E-commerce Developers San Francisco 2025

    Real Success, Real Stories

    We’re known for building some of the most innovative and successful SaaS businesses, e-commerce systems and ERP integrations, publishing platforms, ed-tech products, mar-tech reporting tools, business process automation apps, and digital asset management systems.

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      Turning Complex Quoting into Controlled, Repeatable Systems

      Implemented CPQ that cut quote turnaround time by 50% and increased sales accuracy, driving higher revenue.

      CUSTOM DEVELOPMENT
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    • Temporal PHP SDK

      Temporal PHP SDK for Open-Source Microservice Platform

      Spiral Scout’s PHP SDK for Temporal cut workflow dev time 40%. It enabled reliable microservices for thousands, scaling with $100M+ in funding.

      TEMPORAL SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
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      AI Agentic Automation for E-Commerce Support

      Scaled conversational AI for 15,000+ e-commerce brands through Temporal Cloud-powered workflows.

      AI AGENTIC AUTOMATION | TEMPORAL CLOUD SOLUTIONS
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      Salesforce AI Integration for Fortress (Legal SaaS)

      Automated 80% of deal management tasks in Salesforce, cutting manual work and boosting efficiency in legal workflows.

      SALESFORCE INTEGRATION | AI SOLUTIONS | CORPORATE LAW FOCUS
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    • Streamlining data processing with AI automation

      Automating data processing for a supply chain company with AI-driven workflows

      Developed automated data workflows that reduced manual effort by 75% and increased processing speed.

      AUTOMATED DATA MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
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    • AI-powered system processing children's letters safely

      AI-Powered Privacy Protection for a Children’s Letters Program

      Streamlined a Santa’s letter exchange program with a secure digital platform for anonymous gift-giving. Delivered 30,000+ holiday wishes, boosting efficiency and user trust.

      DATA PROTECTION
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      Building an enterprise ready Demo Platform and saving $500k+ each year

      Consensus’s demo platform saved $500K+ yearly with Spiral Scout’s team and won enterprise clients like Oracle and SAP.

      Sales Demo Automation | Application Design and Development
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    • Temporal Development

      Converting a Legacy PHP Monolithic App to Microservices with Golang and Temporal

      Migrated to microservices, reducing deployment time by 60% and supporting 5x more users smoothly.

      TEMPORAL SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
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    • Custom Picture Frame Builder Software – Framed & Matted

      Developed an intuitive frame builder tool that sped customization by 60%, improved user satisfaction, and simplified the ordering process for customers.

      e-commerce development, QA, BA, Marketing
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      Enabling fast payments with an online scan-and-go platform

      Integrated Shopify POS, cutting transaction time by 30% and boosting in-store sales with smoother checkout flow.

      E-COMMERCE PAYMENT APP AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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      Why Leading Companies Trust Spiral Scout for Custom Software

      Unlock your business’s potential with Spiral Scout’s tailored solutions that drive real results. From startups to Fortune 500s, we bridge the gap between business strategy and engineering excellence to build software that scales.

      A Proven Track Record of Excellence

      With over 15 years of experience and 460+ successful projects, Spiral Scout is trusted by enterprises requiring high-performance applications. We prioritize clean architecture and modular design to deliver robust, secure solutions that stand the test of time.

      Strategic Development, Not Just Code

      We don’t just write software; we own the problem. Our team aligns every line of code with your long-term business goals, ensuring your custom solution solves complex challenges and delivers measurable ROI rather than just features.

      Scalable Talent & Teams on Demand

      Need specialized expertise fast? Spiral Scout provides dedicated engineering teams and on-demand specialists – from system architects to AI experts – that seamlessly integrate into your workflows. Scale your engineering capacity instantly without the delays of traditional hiring cycles.

      Faster Execution with Wippy AI

      We don’t just write code, we accelerate it. By utilizing Wippy, our proprietary orchestration layer for multi-agent systems, we automate repetitive coding tasks and testing. This speeds up delivery times by up to 50% while reducing human error, letting us focus on the complex logic that drives your business.

      AI-Driven Innovation & Automation

      Future-proof your business with the latest in AI. Spiral Scout integrates intelligent solutions – from AI copilots to agentic workflows – that streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and eliminate repetitive manual work within your custom software.

      End-to-End Ownership & Support

      From MVP development to large-scale digital transformation, we offer full lifecycle support. Spiral Scout guides you from concept to deployment and beyond, ensuring your software remains scalable, maintainable, and efficient as your business grows.

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      KEY FEATURES

      Our custom software developers have over 15 years expertise in building solutions that ensure long-term success in a competitive market and encourage business growth and expansion.

      Custom Software & AI-Powered Applications

      Enterprise-Grade System Integrations

      Scalable, Modular, & Future-Proof Architecture

      Cross-Platform & Multi-Device Compatibility

      Advanced Security & Compliance

      How We Build High-Performance Software

      Strategic Discovery & Planning

      We analyze your business goals, user needs, and technical requirements to create a tailored development strategy that aligns with your vision.

      Agile Development & Iteration

      Using a modular, agile approach, we design, develop, and rigorously test your software—ensuring it’s scalable, secure, and future-ready.

      Deployment & Support

      We launch, monitor, and continuously refine your software development to maximize performance, stability, and user experience as your business evolves, while constantly safe guarding your IP.

      Custom Software development tech and tools we use

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          .NET
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          Java
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          Golang
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          Node.js
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          Python
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          JavaScript
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          PHP
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          Ruby
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          React
          Native
        • angular logo
          Angular
        • HTML5 logo
          HTML5
        • flutter logo
          Flutter
        • Swift logo
          Swift
      • DATABASES
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          PostgreSQL
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          MySQL
        • mongodb logo
          MongoDB
        • redis logo
          Redis
        • ClickHouse logo
          ClickHouse
      • Infrastructure:
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          Kubernetes
        • AWS logo
          AWS
        • docker logo
          Docker
        • github logo
          GitHub
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          Gitlab CI/CD
        • jenkins
          Jenkins
        • Terraform logo
          Terraform
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          Elasticsearch
        • Firebase logo
          Firebase
        • Temporal SDKs logo
          Temporal
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          Retool
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          Cloudflare
      • Monitoring & Analytics:
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          Datadog
        • Sentry logo
          Sentry
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          Prometheus
        • Zabbix logo
          Zabbix
        • Google Analytics logo
          Google
          Analytics
        • metabase logo
          Metabase
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          Tableau
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          Grafana
      • AI & Machine Learning
        • Wippy.ai
          Wippy
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          Claude
        • copilot logo
          Co-pilot
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          Midjourney
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          ChatGPT
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          Semantic
          Kernel
        • CrewAI
          CrewAI
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          Autogen
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          Gemini
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          Dify
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          Llama.cpp
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          DeepSeek
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        They were a very responsive team — I felt like they were on it at all times.

        Berkeley SkyDeck Sibyl Chen
        Sibyl Chen
        Berkeley SkyDeck, Senior Director, Startup Accelerator
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        A long partnership with Spiral Scout has brought in sizable revenue and several industry awards.

        Rich Vass
        Rich Vass
        eLearning Brothers, Director of Custom Solutions Strategies
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        We are operating at about a fifth the cost of our previous local dev team while maintaining the quality and rate of development of our products and services.

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        Geoff Beckstrom
        Consens.us, Former VP of Operations
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        Spiral Scout truly cares about the end results.

        Matt Torman
        Matt Torman
        Zoom, Content Marketing Manager
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        They find the best solution for the problem instead of just finding the easiest way to solve the problem.

        Drew Altizer
        Drew Altizer
        Drew Altizer Photography, Owner
      • Spiral Scout really knows the Shopify ecosystem and keeps their promises regarding the project’s scope and delivery.

        Chip Malt
        Chip Malt
        Made In Cookware, CEO

        Actionable Insights. Delivered.

        Stay in the know with expert takes, emerging trends, and practical strategies straight from the front lines of innovation.

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          Your questions, answered

          Custom web development services refer to a customized website solution that is tailored specifically for your brand, business objective, product, or the service you offer. Unlike off-the-shelf solutions, custom website development services offer unique features and functionalities designed to address the unique requirements of each client.

          Apart from the unique design of the website, a unique website also includes various functionalities developed to be as efficient as possible to help your business goals instead of harming them.

          The website development process includes

          1) Promotion and marketing: After launching your website, promote it through various channels, such as social media, search engine optimization (SEO), email marketing, and online advertising.

          2) Define your goals: Begin by clarifying your website’s purpose and objectives. Determine the target audience, the type of content you want to showcase, and the desired functionalities you wish to incorporate.

          3) Plan and research: Conduct thorough research on your target audience, competitors, and industry trends. Create a sitemap that outlines the website’s structure and navigation. Decide on the technology stack and platform (e.g., WordPress, Shopify, custom web development) that best suits your needs.

          4) Design and wireframing: Create a visual representation of your website’s layout through wireframes. This step helps you understand the website’s structure and user flow before diving into the actual design.

          5) Mockups and prototyping: Design the website’s look and feel using graphic design software. Develop mockups and interactive prototypes to better understand how the website will appear and function.

          6) Content creation: Prepare high-quality content for your website, including text, images, videos, and other media. Ensure the content aligns with your brand identity and resonates with your target audience.

          7) Development: This is the stage where your website comes to life. Web developers will write the necessary code and use HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other programming languages to build the website’s front-end and back-end functionalities.

          8) Testing and quality assurance: Thoroughly test the website to identify and fix any bugs, errors, or inconsistencies. Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsiveness on various devices.

          9) Launch: Once the website is thoroughly tested and refined, it’s time to launch it on your chosen web hosting platform and domain.

          10) Post-launch maintenance: Websites require ongoing maintenance to keep them secure and up to date. Regularly update content, monitor performance, and make necessary improvements based on user feedback and analytics.

          Finding the right custom web development company involves thorough research and a serious consideration of different factors like:

          • Experience and expertise: Look for a custom website development company with a proven track record of delivering high-quality custom web solutions that have experience in your industry or relevant ones.
          • Portfolio: Review the company’s portfolio to gauge the quality and diversity of their previous work.
          • Client reviews and testimonials: Read their client reviews and testimonials from past clients to get insights into their experiences working with the company. You can always perform a Google search of the company name and “reviews” to get a sense of third-party reviews.
          • Communication and collaboration: Ensure that the custom web development agency values open communication and collaboration throughout the development process and is proactive with its recommendations and insights to help you.

          Choosing a custom website development company allows businesses to have a website or web application built from scratch according to their exact specifications. This approach ensures that the final product aligns perfectly with the company’s brand identity and business goals.

          Partnering with a custom web development agency has several advantages, which we outline below:

          • Specialized expertise: Custom web development agencies can offer specialized knowledge and skills to tackle more complex development projects effectively and on demand.
          • Dedicated support: Agencies provide dedicated support and guidance throughout the development lifecycle, that make sure the final product meets or exceeds their client’s expectations.
          • Innovative solutions: Custom web development agencies often use or are aware of the latest technologies and trends to deliver their services faster and offer more cutting-edge web solutions.

          Offering unique features and complete flexibility. In contrast, SaaS solutions are pre-built applications that multiple businesses use, with limited customization options. Custom software gives you more control over features, functionality, and future updates, while SaaS solutions are quicker to implement but less flexible.

          The nature of each industry varies, and so do their website needs. That depends on the specific needs of the business, its goals, desired design, features, and functionalities of the site, as well as your budget. 

          Pricing for website development services:

          Optimization Testing: $0-$10000

          Website Design: from $500 to $50000 (depending on the number of pages if you want responsive design (desktop, tablet, and mobile design), if you are using a theme out of the box, how many unique videos, images or motion graphics you need to be created etc.)

          Development of the necessary functionality, features & 3rd party plugins that can be used within the designs, including frontend, backend, testing, and DevOps help: $0 to $100000

          Website Hosting: $20 to $500 (depending on the number of visitors and bandwidth used to serve the site)

          Content Copywriting: $50 to $2000/month

          SEO:  $750 – $5000/month

          Payment Processing Charges: $10 to $100 – depends on the store’s site.

          Business Analysis Help (pulling business requirements): $2000-$20000

          Quality Assurance Testing: Part of website development services above, but a good rule of thumb is about 25-35% of the total development hours should be added for QA software testing.

          Monthly Support and Maintenance Services (no new feature development): $300 – $3000/month

          3rd Party Costs (for e-commerce websites: shipping, warehouse, inventory): Will vary

          Let’s Build Your Custom Software Solution

          WHAT’S NEXT
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          Meet the founders

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          Tell us your goals

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          Receive a proposal/estimate

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          Project kickoff

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          John Griffin

          Co-Founder, CEO

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          Anton “JD” Titov

          Co-Founder, CTO