Custom software development
When spreadsheets, paper forms and off-the-shelf apps stop keeping up, custom software fits the way your organization actually works. ByteBento builds secure web apps and platforms, starting small and growing in phases.
Sound familiar?
- Work lives in spreadsheets, chat threads and paper that nobody can search
- Off-the-shelf software forces your team to work around it
- The same information gets typed into three different places
- You can't see what's pending, approved or overdue without asking around
What's included
Scoping workshop
Your workflows, users, roles and data mapped out before building.
→ No surprises about what gets built
Web application
A secure app your staff and users open in any browser.
→ No installs, works on phones and office PCs
Database and records
Searchable records with exports, roles and audit logs.
→ Find anything in seconds and know who changed what
Approvals and dashboards
Queues, statuses and reports for the people running the work.
→ See what's pending at a glance
Multi-office setup
One platform serving many branches or offices, each with its own data.
→ Roll out to more sites without rebuilding
Privacy by design
Consent notices, least-privilege access and data minimization built in.
→ A system that supports Data Privacy Act compliance
Ways to work together
First version
A focused first release that solves the most painful workflow.
Phased build
New modules added in planned phases, each with its own fixed scope.
Monthly care
Hosting, updates, fixes and small improvements after launch.
How it works
- 01
Scoping
1-2 weeks
Workshops on workflows and data, then a fixed-scope proposal.
- 02
Design
1-3 weeks
Screens and data structure reviewed with your team.
- 03
Build
4-8 weeks
Built in short cycles with a staging link you can test.
- 04
Launch and train
About 1 week
Data migration, go-live and staff training.
What you get at handover
You own everything we build. Nothing stays locked in our accounts.
- The full source code in a repository you own
- Database and hosting accounts in your name
- Admin accounts and a user guide for your staff
- Documentation of how the system is built
Your options, compared
ByteBento isn't the right fit for every project. Here's an honest look at the alternatives.
| Option | Best when | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Spreadsheets and paper | Very small teams with simple, low-volume work | Errors, lost records and no audit trail as you grow |
| Off-the-shelf software | Common needs like accounting or email | You adapt to the tool, and per-user fees add up |
| Hiring an in-house developer | Organizations with years of continuous development ahead | Salary, recruitment and a single point of failure |
| ByteBento | A system built around your process, owned by you | Takes weeks, not minutes, to get the first version live |
Who you work with
ByteBento is run by Andrei Marco in Legazpi City, Albay. You talk directly to the people designing and building your project, from the first call to handover.
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Our commitments
- A reply within 1 business day
- A fixed-scope proposal with the price before any work begins
- Everything built is handed over in your name
- 30 days of free fixes after launch
- Based in Legazpi City, working with clients across the Philippines and abroad
Registered and compliant
- DTI-registered business
- Registered with the National Privacy Commission (NPC)
- PhilGEPS-registered for government projects
- Mayor's permit, Legazpi City
Frequently asked questions
How long does custom software take?
A focused first version usually takes 6 to 12 weeks. Larger systems are built in phases, each with its own scope and timeline.
Should we build custom software or buy an existing tool?
Buy when a tool already fits how you work. Build when your process is specific, when per-user fees get expensive, or when you need to own your data. The scoping call will tell you honestly which makes sense.
Can it connect to the systems we already use?
Yes. New software can import your existing data and connect to other tools, so you can switch over step by step.
How is our data kept secure?
Access roles, audit logs, encrypted connections and scheduled backups are built in. ByteBento is registered with the National Privacy Commission and designs systems around Data Privacy Act principles.
Can you build systems for government offices?
Yes. ByteBento is PhilGEPS-registered and already runs ByteBento BOS for barangays in Legazpi City.
What does custom software cost?
It depends on the workflows and modules involved. The free proposal breaks the scope into phases with a fixed price for each.
Start with a free proposal
Fixed scope and price in writing, no obligation. We reply within 1 business day.