Yes. We won't leave you in the trenches on your own. We're happy to manage AWS infrastructure and hosting for you as well as implementing upgrades, new features and changes to your custom software on an ongoing basis.
Custom Software Development Sydney & Canberra
Experienced Australian developers building bespoke software
Launch Lab is a senior, onshore custom software development company in Sydney and Canberra. We develop bespoke web applications for businesses and startups.
Trusted software developers
We're a local Australian software development team based in Sydney and Canberra with a long list of happy clients.
We're trusted by entrepreneurs bootstrapping their own startups, Australian Universities, Government departments and established businesses.
We have 2 major differences that separate us from other software development companies and digital agencies:
- All of our Python and React development work is done in Australia. We do NOT offshore our coding work.
- We're a small, senior, and highly experienced team.
If you're looking for a trusted local developers to build software for internal use, software for your customers to use or software you can build a business on we'd love to chat.
Build rapidly with AI
We're AI-first developers. Our experienced Australian design and development team build custom software faster than ever before using the very best models and AI coding agents.
Services
Software development services
Our software development services cover product design, web application development, and AI development.
Startup Developers
Custom software development for startup founders. From lean MVP through to production ready web application and beyond.
Web Application Developers
Custom web application development using Python, React and AWS. We design and build scalable, serverless web applications.
AI Developers
We build AI software by leveraging LLMs like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. We also develop custom AI Agents using LangChain and AWS.
Custom software projects
OX Rooms
Web App
Webflow
Startup
We developed custom legal tech conveyancing software for this Canberra startup.
Australia National University
Web App
We developed an analytics and scheduling platform for The Department of Nuclear Physics, Research School of Physics and Engineering at ANU.
Feezy
Website
Web App
Startup
We designed and developed custom two-sided marketplace software for this Sydney based startup.
Deferit
Web App
Mobile App
Startup
We developed custom fintech software for Deferit, including a web app and mobile app.
Pebble
Web App
Website
We developed a fintech application for this US product.
Proasis
Web App
Machine Learning
We help Proasis with frontend development (React), infrastructure and machine learning.
After meeting with several development teams, it was clear that Launch Lab not only understood our vision but could also deliver a top-quality product. Launch Lab consistently delivers high-quality work and is responsive to any issues that arise. They communicate directly and don't waste time.
Emmy Arthurson
Co-Founder, OX Rooms
I had the pleasure of working with Shaun and the Launch Lab team for 2 years in my time as Head of Marketing at Immutable. I highly recommend Shaun and his team, I can attest to the fact that he will always have the client's best interests in mind and give his honest thoughts and ideas, even if it is at the expense of banking less hours on his end.
Alexandra Thompson
Head of Marketing, Immutable
Launch Lab were a pleasure to work with, extremely competent and have provided a great outcome for this project. Project delivery was professional, efficient and effective.
Manja Hausdorf-Adamson
City of Sydney
Launch Lab are extremely competent and professional and are also pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Launch Lab!
Christopher Martell
Director of Operations and Engineering, GSES
Amazing team, really helped our business in the early stages. Shaun and David were great to work with. 10/10. Safe pair of hands and very cost effective.
Jonty Hirsowitz
CEO, Deferit
It's the second time I've worked with them on launching a website (for different companies). When I got the opportunity to build a new website, my first thought was 'speak to Shaun'. I trust their recommendations completely and their work is of the highest quality. From beginning to end everything has gone smoothy and professionally. Highly recommend!
Russ Watts
Head of Marketing, Apositive
FAQs
What types of custom software do you develop?
As a full service software development company we develop a wide range of custom software including web applications, MVPs, internal business tools, Saas (Software-as-a-service) products, two-sided marketplaces and AI Agents.
The majority of our work is custom software development for startups, however we also build custom software for established businesses, universities and Government.
Where are your software developers based?
Our software development team is based in Sydney and Canberra. All of our Python and React development work is done onshore in Australia. We do NOT offshore any of our coding work.
What technologies do you use to develop software?
The technologies we use to develop custom software include Python, React.js, GraphQL and AWS (serverless).
For marketing websites and CMS' our preference is Webflow, though we'll happily use a headless CMS like Contentful or Storyblok if it makes sense for your project.
For AI Agents and LLM integrations we use LangChain and other related tools and services.
How much does custom software development cost?
The cost of custom software development depends on the scope of the project. A lean MVP can start from around ten thousand dollars, while custom web application development typically starts at $40,000.
Our approach is lean which means we'll help you determine the most cost effective way to build and launch your product.
How long does it take to develop custom software?
Like cost, project timelines depend on the scope. A simple MVP can be built in a few weeks, while the sweet spot for a custom web application minimum viable product is 12 - 16 weeks.
Thanks to AI coding agents, our experienced developers are now able to design and develop custom software faster than ever before.
Do you offer ongoing software maintenance and support?
What industries do you build custom software for?
We've developed custom software for fintech, proptech, healthtech, edtech, legal tech, two-sided marketplaces and Saas startups.
We've also worked with Australian Universities, Government departments and established businesses.
Can you work with our existing development team?
Yes. We've worked with companies that have their own developers but either lack certain development skills or need to expand their dev team to move faster.
Whether you need a complete custom software development team or want to augment your existing team, we can help.
Do you offer software design as well as development?
Yes. We're product designers as well as software developers. We can help you design and develop your custom software product from idea through to launch and beyond.
If you've already had your software designed we're happy to develop it for you based on supplied design files.
Do you build AI-powered software?
Yes. We're AI developers and our team builds custom software that leverages large language models like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. We also develop AI Agents using LangChain and AWS.
Let's chat
If you're looking for an experienced custom software development agency in Australia to design, build and support your next custom software product, we'd love to chat.