Custom Software Development Company
Bespoke software, SaaS platforms, APIs and internal systems, planned carefully, built in short iterations and supported after launch.
Software Development for UK & international businesses
Off-the-shelf software is built for the average business. If your processes, data or product idea don't fit that mould, custom software removes the workarounds: the spreadsheets that shouldn't exist, the copy-and-paste between systems, the subscription that does 60% of what you need.
Maetheon Ltd designs and builds bespoke software for startups, SMEs and established companies in the UK, the United States, Canada and Australia. We are a UK-registered company with a remote delivery team. You get a UK contract, a written scope and a single point of contact, and the whole team works to your time zone for the meetings that matter.
We also build and run software of our own. Our 17 giveaway and comment-picker tools are live SaaS products with sign-up, subscriptions, third-party API integrations and SEO-driven acquisition. The problems you'll face (reliability, billing, scale, platform limits) are problems we deal with every week.
What we can build for you
SaaS platforms
Multi-tenant web products with accounts, roles, subscriptions, billing and admin dashboards, built to grow from first customer to thousands.
Internal business systems
Custom CRMs, portals, booking and job-management tools that replace spreadsheets and match how your team works.
APIs & integrations
REST and webhook APIs, plus integrations with payment providers, CRMs, accounting tools and social platforms.
Automation & data workflows
Scheduled jobs, data pipelines and reporting that remove repetitive manual work and keep systems in sync.
Cloud architecture
Hosting design on AWS, Google Cloud or Azure, with sensible costs, backups, monitoring and security from day one.
Legacy modernisation
Careful rebuilds or step-by-step refactoring of ageing systems without stopping the business that depends on them.
Testing & CI/CD
Automated tests and deployment pipelines so new features ship safely and regularly.
Maintenance & support
Bug fixes, security updates, performance work and new features on a monthly retainer after launch.
Who we work with
Startups
Founders who need an MVP that can become a real product, not a prototype that has to be thrown away.
SMEs
Growing businesses whose processes have outgrown spreadsheets and generic tools.
Agencies
Marketing and design agencies that need a dependable development partner for client work.
Product teams
Companies that need extra engineering capacity for a roadmap they can't staff alone.
Specialist software development services
A clear process from brief to launch
Discovery (1–2 weeks)
We map your goals, users, data and constraints, and agree what success looks like before any code is written.
Scope & quote
You receive a written scope, milestone plan, timeline and fixed price. No obligation.
Design & architecture
User flows, wireframes and a technical plan covering hosting, security and integrations.
Build in sprints
Two-week iterations with a working demo at the end of each, so you see progress and can change priorities.
Launch & support
Testing, deployment, documentation and handover, with optional ongoing support and development.
Tools & technologies
We choose tools to fit your project, your team and your budget. These are the ones we use most often.
Languages & frameworks
Data & storage
Cloud & DevOps
Integrations
How much does software development cost?
| Project type | Typical scope | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Focused tool or integration | A single workflow, integration or internal tool | From £3,500 |
| MVP / first product version | Core features, accounts, admin, launch | From £3,500 (typically more) |
| Full SaaS platform | Subscriptions, roles, dashboards, integrations | Quoted after discovery |
| Ongoing development | Reserved monthly hours for features and support | From £1,200 / month |
| Project type | Typical timeline |
|---|---|
| Integration or small internal tool | 3–6 weeks |
| MVP | 6–12 weeks |
| Full SaaS platform | 3–6 months, released in stages |
| Legacy modernisation | Phased; agreed after an audit |
Prices exclude any applicable taxes. Every project gets a fixed written quote in GBP. Approximate US, Canadian and Australian dollar equivalents are on our pricing page.
Software we run ourselves
Maetheon Ltd builds and operates a family of 17 single-platform SaaS tools. Each one pulls comments or entries from a public social media post and picks winners with a transparent, repeatable draw. Each runs on its own domain with its own blog, and uses a freemium model: three free searches after sign-up, then a monthly or yearly plan.
Running these products means handling everything a client platform needs: authentication, subscription billing, third-party API changes, abuse prevention, uptime and search visibility.
Choose how you engage
Fixed project
A defined scope, fixed price and milestone billing. Best for clearly specified work.
Monthly retainer
Reserved hours each month for ongoing development, design, marketing or video.
Dedicated team
Specialists who work as an extension of your team for the long term.
Why choose Maetheon for software development
A UK contract
You work with a company registered in England & Wales, with written scopes, clear terms and invoices in GBP.
Fixed, transparent pricing
Written quotes and milestone billing. Any change in scope is quoted before we do the work.
You own the results
Code, designs, footage and accounts belong to you on final payment, with full handover.
Experience from our own products
We run 17 live products, so launches, growth, support and search visibility are everyday work for us.
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Ready to talk about software development?
Tell us what you want to build or grow. We reply within one business day with clear next steps and a written quote.