Custom web apps & client portals for Houston businesses
Spreadsheets and email threads only go so far. We build secure web apps, client portals and dashboards that automate busywork, keep your data in one place and give your customers self-service access.
Software built around how you work
From a simple booking system to a full operations platform, built on modern, secure foundations.
Client portals
Let customers log in to see orders, documents, invoices and project status.
Dashboards & reports
Real-time views of sales, bookings and operations, without exporting spreadsheets.
Booking & scheduling
Custom booking systems with availability, reminders and payments.
Integrations & APIs
Connect your tools, from Stripe and QuickBooks to CRMs and supplier APIs.
Secure by design
Encrypted connections, secure logins, role-based access and regular backups.
Automations
Automatic emails, reminders, reports and data entry that save hours every week.
Why custom software
Fits your process
Off-the-shelf tools force you to adapt. Custom software adapts to the way your team already works.
Saves time every week
Automating repetitive tasks frees up hours for work that actually grows the business.
Proven with real platforms
We built Booksafrati.com, a live booking platform integrating multiple supplier APIs, payments and agency accounts.
Room to grow
Start small and add features as your business needs them.
How we work
Fixed quote before we start, a clickable preview before we build, and regular demos until launch.
Discover
A free call to understand your business, customers and goals. You get a fixed quote within 24 hours.
Design
A clickable preview of your project. Review it and request changes until it feels right.
Build
We develop and test on phones, tablets and desktops, with progress demos along the way.
Launch & support
We go live, show you how everything works, and keep it running with an optional care plan.
Web app pricing
Every project gets a fixed written quote before work begins. These are typical starting points.
Portal or Tool
A focused app like a client portal or booking system.
- Secure user accounts
- Admin dashboard
- Core workflows
- Email notifications
- Launch in ~4–8 weeks
Platform
Multi-role platforms with integrations.
- Multiple user roles
- Payments & billing
- Third-party APIs
- Reporting
- Phased roadmap
App Care Plan
Hosting, monitoring and improvements.
- Hosting & backups
- Security updates
- Monitoring
- Small improvements
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Booksafrati.com
A wholesale hotel booking platform for travel agencies: live rates from several global suppliers merged into one search, Stripe payments, agency accounts and instant QR vouchers.
Visit Booksafrati.com ↗Web app questions
What is a web app or client portal?
It is software that runs in a web browser, with secure logins. A client portal lets your customers sign in to see their orders, documents or project status, while dashboards help your team manage operations.
How much does a custom web app cost?
Focused tools like a client portal or booking system typically start around $15,000. Larger platforms with multiple user roles and integrations usually start around $40,000. You get a fixed quote for each phase.
Can it connect to the tools we already use?
Usually, yes. We regularly integrate payment providers, accounting tools, CRMs and industry-specific APIs.
Is our data secure?
Yes. We use encrypted connections, secure authentication, role-based access and regular backups, and you own all your data.
Can we start small?
Absolutely. We often start with one high-impact workflow, launch it, and build from there.
Let’s automate the busywork.
Tell us what you need. You'll hear back within one business day with ideas and a fixed quote.