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Custom software

Custom software development company in Spain

Custom software is an application designed and built specifically for your company's processes, instead of forcing your operations into a generic product. It pays off when your workflows are your competitive advantage, when you pay licenses for features you never use, or when no SaaS on the market covers what your operations actually need.

We design and build ERPs, CRMs, SaaS platforms and AI-powered systems from Madrid, with a senior team and 150+ delivered projects. The code is yours — no recurring licenses, no vendor lock-in.

Custom vs SaaS

When custom development beats SaaS or licensed software

Off-the-shelf SaaS works well for processes that are identical across companies: email, basic accounting, video calls. Custom development pays off in the processes that set you apart — bending your operations to fit generic software means giving up your competitive edge.

The practical rule is simple: if a SaaS covers more than 80% of what you need and your processes are standard, use it. If you live with parallel spreadsheets, fragile integrations between tools and constant workarounds to patch what the software does not cover, custom development is usually more profitable in the medium term. Licensing costs matter too: a per-seat SaaS that looks cheap today scales linearly with your headcount, while your own software is a one-off investment that pays for itself every year you skip the fees.

With custom software the code is a company asset. You own the roadmap, integrate natively with your current tools and evolve at the pace of your business without depending on a vendor's priorities. And when part of your operations is genuinely standard, we combine both: we build custom only what differentiates you and connect the rest via API.

At Soamee we have been building custom software for companies across Spain and Europe since 2017. For InfoAdex we built the platform that manages over 55 million advertising investment records; for Somos Música, the music licensing system used by more than 150,000 businesses in Spain.

100%

Fit to your processes

0EUR

Recurring licenses

Yours

Full code ownership

Scale

Grows with your business

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Our process

CRAFT: how we build your custom software

Our CRAFT methodology (Consult, Research, Architect, Forge, Track) guarantees clear deliverables at every phase. First working version in production in 6-10 weeks, continuous delivery from there.

01
Consult

Initial consulting

We understand your business, your processes and the problem to solve. We leave with measurable goals and a preliminary scope.

02
Research

Research

We analyze users, workflows and existing systems. We identify what to build custom and what to integrate.

03
Architect

Architecture

We design the technical architecture, the data model and a delivery plan prioritized by business value.

04
Forge

Development

We build in 2-3 week sprints with a demo at the end of each one. You see working software from month one.

05
Track

Measure and evolve

We deploy, measure real usage and evolve the system: maintenance, improvements and new modules.

Investment

How much custom software costs: market ranges

Custom software development in Spain typically costs between 15,000 and 300,000 euros depending on scope. These ranges reflect average European market prices; the final cost depends on modules, integrations and the complexity of each project.

Internal tool / MVP

15,000 - 40,000EUR
  • 1 core process or module
  • Automation of one key workflow
  • Basic management panel
  • Integration with 1-2 systems
  • In production in 8-12 weeks

Management platform

40,000 - 100,000EUR
  • ERP or CRM with several modules
  • API integrations with your stack
  • Roles, permissions and auditing
  • Reporting and dashboards
  • Data migration included
  • Incremental deliveries

Complex enterprise system

100,000 - 300,000+EUR
  • Scalable multi-module architecture
  • AI or machine learning
  • High availability and advanced security
  • Multiple critical integrations
  • Multi-language / multi-company
  • Dedicated team

* Indicative European market prices. They do not represent Soamee rates. Every project requires a tailored assessment.

Why Soamee

A senior team in Madrid, with real projects in production

We are a boutique agency founded in Madrid in 2017: 150+ projects delivered in 8 years, senior engineers and an obsession with clean, handcrafted software. You talk directly to the people who design and build your system, not to intermediaries.

150+
Projects launched
8+
Years of experience
4.9/5
Average rating on Clutch
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about custom software

How much does custom software development cost?
In the European market, an internal tool or MVP typically costs between 15,000 and 40,000 euros; a full management platform (an ERP or CRM with several modules), between 40,000 and 100,000 euros; and a complex enterprise system with AI and critical integrations, from 100,000 euros upwards. Unlike a SaaS there are no per-seat fees: the investment is yours and pays for itself every license-free year.
How long does it take to develop custom software?
The first working version is usually in production within 6-10 weeks. From there we work in 2-3 week sprints with continuous delivery: a complete platform is typically operational in 4-8 months. The advantage of incremental development is that you start using and validating the system from month one, not at the end of the project.
Which is better: custom software or a SaaS?
It depends on the process. If a standard SaaS covers more than 80% of what you need, use it. Custom development pays off when your processes are your competitive advantage, when licenses scale too much with your headcount, or when you live between workarounds and parallel spreadsheets. Both approaches can be combined: custom for what differentiates you, SaaS for the standard parts.
Who owns the code of custom software?
You do, 100%. We hand over the complete source code with documentation, the repositories and the infrastructure in your name. There is no vendor lock-in: any development team can maintain and evolve the system, although most of our clients keep working with us after launch.
What about maintenance after launch?
All software needs to evolve: security updates, improvements and new modules. The market rate for annual maintenance is around 15-20% of the initial investment. We offer maintenance and continuous evolution plans with monitoring, support and an improvement roadmap prioritized with you.
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Let's talk about your custom software

We analyze your processes and propose the most cost-effective approach: custom, SaaS or a combination of both. With an investment estimate and no obligation.

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