Stop paying for software that doesn't fit your business
Off-the-shelf tools make you adapt to them. We build custom business apps around the way you already work. Booking systems, client portals, job trackers, CRM tools. No code on your end. Ready in days, not months.
What kinds of apps can Prello build?
Booking systems
Your phone rings 15 times a day with people trying to book. Half the time you're on a job and can't answer. We build a custom booking system where customers pick a slot, get confirmed, and land in your calendar. No phone tag, no double-bookings.
Example
A plumber's customers book online. They pick a window, get a confirmation, and the job shows up in the plumber's calendar automatically.
Client portals
Every client emails asking the same thing: "What's the status of my project?" A custom client portal gives each client a login where they see progress, documents, invoices, and messages. Replaces 30 emails a week.
Example
A law firm gives each client a login. They see their case files, billing history, and send messages directly. No more "just checking in" emails.
Job management tools
Right now your jobs live in your head, a whiteboard, or a spreadsheet nobody updates. We build a job tracker around how your team actually works. Create jobs, assign them, track progress, close them out.
Example
An HVAC company tracks every service call. Assigned tech, status, parts used, photos, invoice. All in one place instead of 4 different apps.
Inventory trackers
You only find out you're low on stock when you run out. We build a tracker that knows your products, your reorder points, and your suppliers. You get an alert before something runs dry.
Example
A restaurant tracks ingredients and gets notified when stock drops below threshold. No more mid-service trips to the store.
Internal dashboards
You spend 20 minutes every morning checking 4 apps to figure out what happened yesterday. We put it on one screen. Who did what, what's overdue, what needs your attention.
Example
An accounting firm sees client tasks, deadlines, and team workload in a single view. Morning check-in takes 2 minutes, not 20.
Custom CRM tools
Generic CRMs have 200 features and you use 6 of them. We build a CRM around your sales process. Track prospects from first contact to closed deal with exactly the fields that matter to you.
Example
A contractor tracks every quote, follows up automatically, and sees conversion rates by job type. No bloated CRM with tabs they never open.
How is a custom app different from off-the-shelf software?
You could. But 62% of businesses end up spending extra just to make generic software work the way they need it. And you still only use 20% of the features you pay for.
Off-the-shelf (Jobber, HubSpot, etc.)
- ·You adapt to the software's workflow
- ·200 features, you use 20
- ·Per-seat pricing adds up with every hire
- ·Training videos and onboarding courses
- ·Price hikes of 10 to 20% every year
Prello
- ✓Built around how your business already works
- ✓Only the features you actually need
- ✓Flat monthly fee, no per-seat charges
- ✓One conversation, no training required
- ✓Changes included. No surprise price hikes.
What does a custom app cost?
41% of small businesses report rising software costs this year. Between per-seat fees, add-ons, and integrations, most pay more for tools that almost fit than they would for something built right.
From $1,800
per month for a custom app
5-14
days from approval to live
$0
per-seat fees, ever
How long does it take to build?
1
Describe what you need
Tell us the problem you're solving. How you do it today. What the ideal version would look like. No technical knowledge needed.
2
We design and build it
We turn your description into a working app. Your branding, your workflow, your rules. Most apps are live in 5 to 14 days.
3
It runs. We maintain it.
Your app is live. If your business changes or you need updates, we handle it. Hosting, maintenance, and changes are all included.
How long does a custom app take?
From the moment you approve the proposal, most apps are live within 2 weeks.
3-5 days
Simple booking or tracker
7-10 days
Client portal or job manager
10-14 days
Multi-feature custom system
Custom app questions
The app runs on our infrastructure. We build it, host it, and maintain it as part of your subscription. You own your data. We never share or sell it. If you cancel, the app stops running.
Yes. We build your app to match your brand. Your logo, your colors, your name. We can deploy it on your own domain or a Prello subdomain.
Yes. Most apps we build have user roles. An admin view for you and a limited view for your team. We set up access based on how your business works.
Changes are included in your subscription. Tell us what you need and we update the app. You're not locked into the version we built on day one.
Just describe your business and the problem you're trying to solve. Tell us how you currently handle it. Phone calls, spreadsheets, WhatsApp, sticky notes. We figure out the rest. No technical knowledge required.
We ask for 3 months so we can build, stabilize, and prove the savings. After that, month-to-month with 30 days notice. If you leave, we pause your app and keep your data for 30 days.
Custom apps fall under our Build tier, starting at $1,800/month plus a one-time setup fee. You see exact pricing before you commit to anything.
Tell us what you need built
Describe the problem. We'll show you exactly what we'd build and what it costs. Before you commit to anything.
Want to know the cost? See pricing