# Beyond Softwares

> We design and build custom software, AI automation, and mobile & web apps for startups and companies across the US, UK, and Europe. Free discovery call, fixed quote, weekly demos.

## Key facts

- Beyond Softwares is a software development agency based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, serving clients in the US, UK, and Europe.
- Senior developers are billed at $25-60/hour, versus $150-250/hour for equivalent talent in the US and Western Europe.
- The team maintains 2-4 hours of daily working-hour overlap with US and European time zones, and runs projects in English.
- All client projects are quoted as a fixed price against a written scope before work begins, with a working demo delivered weekly.
- Full source code and intellectual property ownership transfer to the client on final payment, stated in every contract.
- Beyond Softwares' own AI product, Shikhi AI, placed Top 5 nationally at the bdapps Innovation Summit 2025 and is live at https://shikhiai.com/ and on Google Play.

## Services

- [AI Development & Automation](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//services/ai-development): Custom AI chatbots, RAG assistants, and workflow automation built on your data.
- [Custom Software Development](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//services/custom-software-development): Tailored platforms built around your exact workflow — not a generic template.
- [Web Development](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//services/web-development): Fast, SEO-structured websites and web applications that convert.
- [Mobile App Development](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//services/mobile-app-development): Cross-platform iOS & Android apps from one codebase.

## Free tools

- [Project Cost Calculator](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//project-cost-calculator): Estimate a realistic cost range for a custom software, AI, web, or mobile project in seconds, no account required.

## Alternatives to freelance marketplaces

- [Upwork Alternative](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//upwork-alternative)
- [Fiverr Alternative](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//fiverr-alternative)
- [Toptal Alternative](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//toptal-alternative)

## Guides

- [Case Study: Transform Bangladesh — A Civic-Tech Platform for Community Problem-Solving](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/case-study-transform-bangladesh-civic-tech): How we built Transform Bangladesh, a civic-tech platform where citizens report local issues and form volunteer groups to solve them together.
- [Case Study: Building a Real-Time News Portal for Voice for Voiceless](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/case-study-voice-for-voiceless-news-portal): How we designed and built Voice for Voiceless, a fully responsive news portal with real-time publishing workflows, from concept to a live production deployment.
- [Case Study: Building Shikhi AI — An AI Learning Platform That Placed Top 5 Nationally](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/case-study-shikhi-ai-learning-platform): How we built Shikhi AI, our own AI-powered learning companion, from architecture decisions to placing Top 5 at the bdapps Innovation Summit 2025.
- [15 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Off-the-Shelf Software](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/signs-you-need-custom-software): If your team is exporting to Excel to 'make it work,' or paying for five tools duct-taped together, you've already outgrown off-the-shelf software. Here are 15 signs it's time to go custom.
- [GDPR-Compliant Software Development: The Practical Checklist for 2026](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/gdpr-compliant-software-development): GDPR fines now reach up to €20 million or 4% of global revenue. Here's the practical checklist for building GDPR-compliant software — for US and UK companies serving European customers.
- [No-Code vs Custom Software: When No-Code Breaks (And What to Do Instead)](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/no-code-vs-custom-software): 25–30% of no-code projects need a partial or full rewrite within 2 years. Here's exactly where no-code breaks down, and how to know when it's time to move to custom software.
- [Staff Augmentation vs Outsourcing: Which Saves You More in 2026?](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/staff-augmentation-vs-outsourcing): Staff augmentation costs 20–40% more per resource than outsourcing — but outsourcing only wins when your scope stays fixed. Here's the real total-cost-of-ownership comparison.
- [Fintech App Development in 2026: Cost, Compliance, and What to Build First](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/fintech-app-development): Fintech apps cost $40,000–$600,000+, with compliance and security alone consuming 25–40% of the budget. Here's how to scope a fintech MVP without blowing your compliance budget.
- [Healthcare Software Development: A HIPAA-Compliant Build Guide for 2026](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/healthcare-software-development): HIPAA-compliant healthcare software costs $30,000–$600,000+ depending on scope, with compliance adding 15–25% to the budget. Here's what to build, what it costs, and how to stay compliant.
- [The Journey of Atlassian Jira: Revolutionizing Project Management](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/the-journey-of-atlassian-jira-revolutionizing-project-management): From a 2002 bug tracker named after Godzilla to the project management platform millions of teams run on today — the real history of Atlassian Jira, and what good PM discipline should look like in any software partner.
- [How Much Does an AI Chatbot Cost for a Small Business? (2026)](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/ai-chatbot-cost-for-small-business): An AI chatbot costs a small business $15–$500/month for a no-code tool or $5,000–$50,000 for a custom build. Here's the honest 2026 breakdown — and how to choose.
- [What Is a RAG Chatbot? How Retrieval-Augmented AI Assistants Work](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/what-is-a-rag-chatbot): A RAG chatbot answers questions using your own documents, not just an AI model's training data. Here's how retrieval-augmented generation works, and why businesses use it.
- [SaaS MVP Development Cost in 2026: What It Really Takes to Launch and Raise](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/saas-mvp-development-cost): A lean SaaS MVP costs $10,000–$20,000 and launches in 2–3 weeks; a fundraising-ready version with multi-tenancy and integrations runs $20,000–$40,000. Here's the real budget breakdown.
- [Can You Train ChatGPT on Your Own Business Data? (Custom GPT vs RAG)](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/train-chatgpt-on-your-own-data): You can't literally retrain ChatGPT, but you can make an AI assistant answer from your business data. Here's how — custom GPTs vs RAG vs fine-tuning — and which to pick.
- [How to Build an MVP Without a Technical Co-Founder (2026 Playbook)](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/how-to-build-mvp-without-technical-cofounder): No technical co-founder? Here's how to build your MVP anyway — your real options, how to scope it down, what it costs, and how to protect yourself without writing code.
- [AI Automation for Small Business: 10 Workflows Worth Building First](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/ai-automation-for-small-business): AI automation can cut routine operating costs 20–40% with payback in 30–90 days. Here are 10 high-impact workflows small businesses should automate first — and how to start.
- [Hire React Native Developers in Bangladesh: Rates, Vetting & What to Expect](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/hire-react-native-developers-bangladesh): Hire React Native developers in Bangladesh at $25–60/hour. Here's what senior talent costs, the engagement models, a vetting checklist, and how to work across time zones.
- [Web App or Mobile App: Which Should a Startup Build First?](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/web-app-vs-mobile-app-which-to-build-first): Web app or mobile app first? For most startups, build the web app — it validates faster and cheaper. Here's the decision rule, the exceptions, and what each path costs.
- [Outsource App Development to Bangladesh: Costs, Risks & How to Vet a Team](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/outsource-app-development-to-bangladesh): Outsource app development to Bangladesh and cut build costs 60–80% — senior developers at $25–60/hour. Here's the honest cost breakdown, the real risks, and how to vet a team.
- [Ecommerce Website Cost in 2026: Custom Build vs Shopify](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/ecommerce-website-cost-shopify-vs-custom): Shopify starts at $29/month; a custom ecommerce site runs $3,500–$25,000+ to build. Here's the honest 2026 cost comparison — and the point where custom becomes cheaper.
- [AI Agents for Business: What They Are, What They Cost, and How to Build One in 2026](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/ai-agents-for-business): AI agents cost $20,000–$500,000+ depending on complexity — from $20K reactive assistants to $100K+ enterprise multi-agent systems. Here's what they actually do, and how to scope one that pays off.
- [Next.js vs WordPress for a Business Website: An Honest Comparison](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/nextjs-vs-wordpress-for-business-website): Next.js vs WordPress for a business website: an honest comparison of performance, SEO, security, cost, and ease of editing — and a clear rule for which one to choose.
- [React Native vs Flutter in 2026: Which to Choose for Your Business App](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/react-native-vs-flutter-2026): React Native vs Flutter in 2026: an honest comparison of performance, UI, hiring, cost, and time-to-market — with a clear rule for which cross-platform framework to choose.
- [How Much Does Custom Software Development Cost in 2026? (Real Numbers)](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/custom-software-development-cost): Custom software costs $15,000–$75,000 for simple builds, $75,000–$200,000 for mid-complexity platforms, and $200,000+ for enterprise systems. Here's what drives the price — and how to cut it without cutting quality.
- [How Much Does It Cost to Build an App in 2026? A Founder's Budget Guide](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/how-much-does-it-cost-to-build-an-app): In 2026, a simple mobile app costs $15,000–$40,000, a mid-complexity app $40,000–$90,000, and complex apps $90,000+. Cross-platform development cuts that by 40–60%. Full budget breakdown inside.
- [How to Choose a Software Development Company: The 12-Point Checklist (2026)](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/how-to-choose-a-software-development-company): A practical 12-point checklist for vetting software development companies: portfolio proof, IP ownership, communication cadence, post-launch support, and the red flags that predict failed projects.
- [MVP Development in 2026: Cost, Timeline, and How to Launch in 8–12 Weeks](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/mvp-development-cost-and-timeline): An MVP costs $10,000–$50,000 for most startups and ships in 8–12 weeks — roughly 10–30% of full product cost. Here's how to scope it, price it, and avoid the mistakes that burn runway.
- [AI Solutions for Business in 2026: What to Build, What It Costs, What Pays Off](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/ai-solutions-for-business): Custom AI solutions cost $10,000–$50,000+ while SaaS chatbots run $0–$200/month. AI chatbots now handle 70–80% of routine inquiries at a fraction of human cost. Here's a practical guide to what's worth building.
- [Build vs Buy Software: A Practical Decision Framework (With Real Math)](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/build-vs-buy-software): Buy software when your need is commodity; build when it's your differentiator, when SaaS pricing scales against you, or when off-the-shelf forces workflow compromises. Here's the framework and the 5-year math.
- [Outsourcing Software Development to Bangladesh in 2026: An Honest Guide](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/outsourcing-software-development-to-bangladesh): Bangladesh offers senior development talent at $25–60/hour versus $150–250 in the US — with strong English and a maturing product culture. Here's an honest guide to the advantages, the risks, and how to vet teams.
- [How Much Does a Business Website Cost in 2026? (Template vs Custom, Honestly)](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//blogs/business-website-cost): A template website costs $500–$5,000, a custom business website $5,000–$25,000, and a web application $25,000+. Here's when each makes sense — and the signs you've outgrown your template.

## Trust & policy

- [About Beyond Softwares](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//about)
- [Editorial Policy](https://www.beyond-softwares.com//editorial-policy)