Custom web applications and integrations

Software that does what your business needs.

Standard software doesn't always fit. If you need a customer portal, want to connect systems or need to digitalise processes – we develop the solution that fits you precisely.

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Custom software development for businesses

We don't build off-the-shelf software. We develop web applications that map your business processes – not the other way around.

Web applications

Customer portals, dashboards, internal tools

API development

Interfaces between your systems

System integration

Connecting ERP, CRM, inventory management

Automation

Automating recurring processes

SaaS products

Developing your own software as a service

Data import/export

Connecting systems, synchronising data

Our technology: Laravel, PHP, APIs

We develop with Laravel. The framework is well documented and widely used, so even years from now there will be someone who understands your code and can keep developing it. For more demanding frontends and enterprise applications we also work with TypeScript and Angular – at united-domains, for example, across more than 3 million lines of code as part of the team.

Tech stack

Backend Laravel (PHP)
Frontend Blade, Vue.js, Alpine.js, TypeScript
Database MySQL, PostgreSQL
APIs REST, JSON
Hosting Dedicated servers or cloud

When is custom software worth it?

Not every problem needs a custom solution. But sometimes standard software is more expensive than expected – because it doesn't fit, because you need workarounds, because you have to adapt instead of the other way around.

Custom software is worth it when:

  • You have processes that no standard software can map
  • You need to connect multiple systems (ERP, CRM, shop)
  • You need a customer portal or dashboard
  • You want to automate recurring manual work
  • You have a product idea you want to realise

Custom software in practice

Integration

API integrations

HR4You interface, ERP connections, external APIs. Connecting systems, synchronising data.

PHP REST API
Web application

Customer portals

Custom web applications with login, dashboard and management functions for businesses.

Laravel Vue.js

How a software project works

1

Requirements analysis

We understand your problem and your processes.

2

Concept & architecture

We plan the technical solution.

3

Proposal

You get a clear cost framework.

4

Development

Iterative, with regular updates and check-ins.

5

Testing & launch

We test before anything goes live, and roll out in stages.

6

Maintenance & further development

We stay on it if you want.

Frequently asked questions

What is a custom web application?

Software that runs in the browser and is built for a specific process in your company, instead of you adapting the process to off-the-shelf software. Typical examples are customer portals, internal tools, calculator and booking platforms or integrations between existing systems. We usually build them with Laravel.

What does custom software development cost?

It depends on the scope. Small automations start at a few thousand euros, custom web applications from €10,000 – typical projects run €15,000–60,000. We give you a realistic estimate after the initial call.

How long does development take?

A small tool or API integration: 2–4 weeks. A complex web application: 2–6 months. We work iteratively, so you see first results early.

Why Laravel?

Laravel is one of the most mature PHP frameworks. It is well documented, has a large community and enables clean, maintainable code structures. For most web applications it's the best choice.

Can we continue development ourselves later?

Yes. We document our code and build in a way that another developer (or you yourself) could take over later. You are not dependent on us.

What happens after launch?

That's up to you. We offer maintenance contracts but are also available for one-off requests. No lock-in contracts.

Client reviews

What our clients say

Straight from our Google Business Profile – quoted verbatim, not filtered by star rating.

How these reviews get here

The reviews come from our Google Business Profile. We pull them through Google's interface from time to time and store them unchanged in this page, rather than querying them on every visit. We do not write the wording ourselves and we do not change it; long texts are shortened for display, with a link to the full review on Google.

Once a project is finished we ask clients for a review. There is nothing in return – no discount, no voucher, no prize draw – and we ask regardless of how happy someone was.

We do not select by star rating. Which individual reviews Google hands over is Google's choice. The average and the total above are the profile's figures as of October 1, 2026 and cover every review, including the ones not shown here.

Whether the reviewers really were our clients we do not verify ourselves – we cannot. Google states that it acts against fake reviews; we have no influence on that.

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Jennifer Kaiser

September 2026

I've been working with Daniel Nilges and Codeäffchen for several years, both in my role as Head of Marketing and on demanding client projects as a freelancer. When technical requir …more – Read full review by Jennifer Kaiser on Google

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CELINAMORE

July 2026

Daniel created a website perfectly tailored to my needs and was always available for any questions I had, even after the project was completed. I highly recommend working with him! …more – Read full review by CELINAMORE on Google

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Christian Wolf

July 2026

Codeäffchen is not only technically skilled, his consulting is excellent. I can recommend him to anyone who already has an online presence or is considering one.

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Vulkaneifel Therme

June 2026

Excellent collaboration and professional implementation. Our online shop was developed precisely to our specifications and integrated with our software via an interface. The integr …more – Read full review by Vulkaneifel Therme on Google

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Steffi Männlein

May 2026

Working with Codeäffchen was a thoroughly positive experience. From the initial consultation to the final implementation, everything was handled professionally, quickly, and reliab …more – Read full review by Steffi Männlein on Google

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MJ H

May 2026

Excellent collaboration! 😊 My wishes were perfectly implemented, and communication was always quick, reliable, and straightforward. Changes were incorporated promptly, and I alway …more – Read full review by MJ H on Google

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Kirsten Mudra

April 2026

Fifteen years of collaboration speak for themselves. Daniel Nilges is the developer I commission for my clients because technical quality is paramount. Whether it's a proven page …more – Read full review by Kirsten Mudra on Google

Discuss a software project

Do you have an idea, a problem or a process that needs to be digitalised? Tell us about it.

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