Custom Software Development Perth

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Delivery lifecycle

How a software project moves from idea to production

A practical project path for reducing delivery risk before major engineering decisions are locked in.

Discovery

Clarify users, workflows, constraints, integrations, budget and measurable outcomes.

Prototype

Validate screens, architecture and technical risks before full build effort begins.

Build

Deliver tested increments with demos, peer review, deployment automation and documentation.

Launch

Release with monitoring, support plans, handover notes and a backlog for improvement.

Nano Solutions has delivered custom software for Perth businesses since 2013, with clients including Surf Life Saving Australia, City of Fremantle, and Procom. We specialise in Laravel, Vue, cloud-native, hybrid, and on-premises architectures, building tailored solutions that replace off-the-shelf software limitations.

As a custom software development company in Perth, we pride ourselves on producing software tailored to the specific needs of your business. Whether you need a custom IT solutions provider for a focused internal tool or a full-scale enterprise platform, our firm delivers working software — not slide decks.

Custom software development brings with it many benefits that can help transform the way in which businesses operate. Because your software is tailored to the specific needs of your organisation there is no additional 'fluff' to hinder your work. Generic off-the-shelf software is often bloated with additional features that sound great on paper but in practice just create confusion and slow down your systems and colleagues.

Reasons to Invest in Software Development

Powerful: Our software provides a strong footing for you to run and grow your business. We build software from the ground up, ensuring that you receive a product that is built to withstand the complexities and rigours that your business demands.
Tailored: Everything you need, nothing you don't. We take the effort to understand your business, this allows us to build software to your exact specifications. Custom software can be developed to perform a specific function or task. This level of specificity cannot be replicated with generic software.
Integrated: Our software works seamlessly with your existing hardware and systems. This faultless integration solves many compatibility problems and issues that are experienced by modern businesses and also allows employees to quickly onboard the new technology.
Scalable: Businesses expand and grow at a rapid rate. Software that works for you today may be holding you back tomorrow. By choosing custom software development you are protecting against future changes because our software can be easily scaled to reflect your changing business needs.
Upgradeable: Technology moves and develops at a relentless pace, always progressing and improving. Off-the-shelf software is always behind the curve and reacting to new technology developments. Custom software development allows you to decide when you want to upgrade, you are never lagging behind because you're waiting on a software company to release an upgrade.

The Nano Approach to Custom Software Development

We like to think of ourselves as pragmatic thinkers. When we write code or develop custom software we always do so with a clear focus on the end goal. Our development process allows us to look at your project from a practical standpoint, ensuring the software we produce will integrate perfectly with the way you work. We produce clean code and software that is simple to use and easy to onboard.

Our process involves working directly with you and your stakeholders to gain a thorough insight into how your business operates. This understanding and knowledge will guide us as we develop a software solution that is unique to you.

Industries We Serve

Nano Solutions has built custom software for organisations across Western Australia and nationally, spanning:

Government: As an approved WA Government CUAICTS2021 panel supplier (Contractor #225), we work with state agencies and local councils including City of Fremantle. Our government clients benefit from streamlined procurement — no full tender required.
Community & Safety: Surf Life Saving Australia trusts us to build mission-critical systems used by thousands of lifesavers across the country, including BeachSafe, Operations App, and Results platforms.
Mining & Resources: Real-time geochemistry QA/QC platforms and workforce management tools built for remote, offline environments.
Construction: The Procom platform streamlines O&M manual compilation for the construction and resource sector, replacing manual processes with digital workflows.
Professional Services: Private portals for recruitment firms, including timesheet management, invoicing, and compliance tracking.

Technology Stack

We select the right tools for each project rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach. Our core expertise includes:

Backend: Laravel (PHP), Node.js, Python — with RESTful and GraphQL API design
Frontend: Vue.js, Quasar Framework, Alpine.js, Tailwind CSS — responsive, accessible interfaces
Mobile: Capacitor wrapping the same Vue codebase into native iOS and Android, plus Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) — cross-platform from a single codebase
Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, DigitalOcean, private cloud, and on-premises environments — with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
DevOps: Docker, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, zero-downtime deployments
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Elasticsearch — optimised for your data patterns

Typical Investment

Custom software development projects typically range from $30,000 for smaller applications to $1,000,000+ for enterprise platforms. The investment depends on several factors:

Scope and complexity of business requirements
Number of integrations with existing systems (CRM, ERP, APIs)
User interface complexity and design requirements
Compliance and security requirements (especially for government projects)
Ongoing support and maintenance needs

We offer fixed-price engagements for well-defined projects, and time-and-materials for evolving requirements. Every project starts with a free discovery call where we scope your needs and provide a detailed proposal.

For a full breakdown of what custom software costs in Perth — real price bands by project type, plus a cost calculator — see our 2026 cost guide.

Book a free discovery call to discuss your project and receive a tailored quote.

Real World Example

Trojan Recruitment Group found it hard to manage client information, internal communication and employee data. Nano Solutions developed a private portal to streamline communication between employees and clients. Users can share files, view invoices and keep track of payments in one place. Previously a mess of paper and timesheets. Now an online portal, employees upload timesheets, managers approve and there is a digital archive for automated payment. Nano Solutions created a platform for job seekers. They are now able to upload personal information and check Visa status, complete e-learning tests and determine job applicability.

Specialised Software Development Services

Within our software development practice we have dedicated capability pages for the work we are most often asked to do:

Custom Software Solutions Perth WA — bespoke software for businesses that have outgrown off-the-shelf tools.
Web Application Development Perth WA — interactive browser-based platforms, customer portals, and SaaS products built with Laravel, React, and Vue.
Laravel Development Perth — Laravel-specific capability page with stack detail, named projects, transparent pricing, and modernisation/upgrade work.
Software Modernisation — migration of legacy ASP, VB.NET, and on-prem systems to maintainable cloud-native architectures.
Government Software Development Perth WA — direct engagement under the WA Government CUAICTS2021 panel arrangement.

Custom IT Solutions Providers in Perth

Perth businesses looking for a custom IT solutions provider need a partner that understands local industry, compliance requirements, and the WA Government procurement landscape. Nano Solutions has delivered bespoke IT solutions across government, mining, healthcare, community safety, and professional services since 2013 — all from our Fremantle office.

Why Choose Nano Solutions?

Established 2013: Over a decade of delivering custom software in Perth with 50+ projects completed.
WA Government Panel Supplier: Approved under CUAICTS2021 — the only Perth software agency on this panel.
Full Ownership: You own 100% of your source code from day one.
Local Team: Based in Fremantle — face-to-face meetings, same timezone, no offshore subcontracting.
Proven Track Record: From SLSA's national beach safety platform to enterprise workforce management systems, our software runs in production serving thousands of users daily.

Often Paired With

Most custom software projects don't end at launch. Security is built in from design — and for higher-risk platforms we add a formal secure code review and penetration test before go-live. After launch, our cloud maintenance plans keep the platform monitored, patched, and tuned so it stays fast and secure for years.

Indicative Pricing

Every project starts with a free scoping phase so you know the cost before committing. All prices are AUD and exclude GST.

Starter

From $30K

Focused MVP or internal tool

Single-purpose application
Core CRUD + auth
6–10 week delivery
Handover documentation

Most common

Growth

From $60K

Multi-role platform with integrations

Role-based access + dashboards
Third-party integrations (CRM, ERP)
12–20 week delivery
3-month post-launch support

Enterprise

From $120K

Mission-critical platform at scale

Multi-tenant or multi-site
Compliance (ISM, Essential Eight)
20–40 week delivery
Ongoing managed support

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does custom software development typically take?

A focused MVP or internal tool ships in 6–10 weeks. A multi-role platform with third-party integrations (CRM, ERP, payment gateways) runs 12–20 weeks. Enterprise builds with compliance requirements, multi-tenancy, or legacy data migration typically take 20–40 weeks. We work in two-week agile sprints with working-software demos at every checkpoint, so you see progress throughout — not just at the end. Our SLSA Operations App, for example, delivered its first production release within 12 weeks.

Who owns the source code and IP?

You own 100% of the source code, infrastructure-as-code, and deployment artefacts from day one. The Git repository sits under your accounts. You can take everything to another team at any time — we do not lock clients into proprietary platforms, frameworks, or hosting arrangements. This applies equally to fixed-price and time-and-materials engagements.

How do you communicate during a project?

Every project gets a dedicated channel (Slack or Teams), fortnightly sprint demos over video, and a shared project board (Linear, Jira, or Trello — your preference). You get a single point of contact who was in the discovery workshop and will still be there at launch. For government clients under CUAICTS2021, we also provide formal fortnightly status reports aligned with WA Government ICT reporting standards.

How involved does our team need to be?

We need 2–4 hours per fortnight from a product owner or key stakeholder — someone who can answer business-logic questions and approve sprint demos. The first two weeks (discovery) are more intensive: expect 8–12 hours of workshops to map requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. After that, the cadence drops to sprint reviews and async decisions in your project channel.

What do you need from us to start?

A 30-minute discovery call is enough to begin. We will ask about your business goals, existing systems, pain points, user types, and rough budget range. From there we produce a free written proposal covering scope, architecture, timeline, and fixed-price or T&M estimate — typically within 5 business days. If you have existing documentation (process maps, wireframes, RFQ), share it upfront and we can move faster.

How do you handle security?

Security is built in from design, not bolted on at the end. We follow OWASP ASVS, run automated SAST/DAST in CI on every pull request, enforce peer code review for authentication and authorisation flows, and offer penetration testing as a standard pre-launch step. For regulated clients we provide ISM, Essential Eight, and SOC 2 aligned documentation. Our app security team runs a separate practice if you need a formal VAPT engagement.

Can you integrate with our existing systems?

Yes — integration is one of our core capabilities. We have production experience with Salesforce, HubSpot, NetSuite, SAP, MYOB, Xero, Stripe, eWAY, Pin Payments, Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), Okta, Auth0, and dozens of government and industry-specific APIs. We design API contracts using OpenAPI 3.x, implement OAuth2/OIDC where needed, and build retry logic and dead-letter handling so integrations are resilient, not fragile.

What makes Nano Solutions different from other Perth software companies?

Three things. First, the same senior engineers who scope your project build it, demo it, and maintain it — no offshore handoff, no junior-engineer churn. Second, we are the only Perth software firm on the WA Government CUAICTS2021 panel (Contractor #225), which means we meet government-grade security and procurement standards by default. Third, platforms we built more than five years ago — including SLSA BeachSafe (12,000+ beaches, millions of lookups) — are still running in production and still maintained by us.

Do you provide ongoing support after launch?

Yes. Most clients move into a managed retainer covering security patching, dependency upgrades, performance tuning, bug fixes, and incremental feature work. Plans start from a few hours per month (patch-and-monitor) and scale to dedicated retained capacity for active product roadmaps. We currently maintain platforms that have been in production since 2018 — ongoing support is not an afterthought for us.

Which industries do you work with?

We have delivered projects across government (City of Fremantle, WA state agencies via CUAICTS2021), community safety (Surf Life Saving Australia — BeachSafe, Operations App, Results), mining and resources (real-time geochemistry QA/QC), construction (Procom O&M platform), healthcare and allied health (SECCA accessible education app), and professional services (Trojan Recruitment Group portal). Cross-sector experience means we bring proven patterns from regulated, high-availability environments to every new engagement.

How much does custom software development cost in Perth?

Typical ranges: $30,000–$60,000 for a focused MVP or Filament admin tool, $60,000–$120,000 for a multi-role platform with integrations and dashboards, and $120,000–$1,000,000+ for enterprise builds with compliance, multi-tenancy, or legacy migration. We offer fixed-price engagements for well-scoped projects and time-and-materials with monthly caps for evolving requirements. Every project starts with a free discovery call and a written proposal — no surprises.

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