Custom Development Services

Services for When the Platform Stops Being Enough

We help once you've validated something and need it stable, scalable, or saner.

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Answer a few questions and we'll recommend the right services for your situation

We'll tell you honestly if we're the right fit (or if Ghostcrew platform is enough)

Our Services

Each service includes honest boundaries about when it's NOT the right fit

Custom SaaS Development

Validated products needing custom features or scale

Timeline:8-20 weeks

From:$15k

Typical Stack:

Next.js + Supabase + Vercel, often extends Ghostcrew

We will NOT recommend this if:

•You haven't validated your idea yet
•You need it done in 2 weeks
•Your budget is under $10k

Fractional CTO

Growing teams needing technical leadership without full-time cost

Timeline:Ongoing (3-12 month engagements)

From:$5k/mo

Typical Stack:

Advisory on your existing stack + strategic planning

We will NOT recommend this if:

•You just need someone to code
•You have a full-time CTO already
•You're pre-MVP

Mobile Apps

Businesses needing native iOS/Android experiences

Timeline:12-24 weeks

From:$25k

Typical Stack:

React Native + Expo, integrates with your backend

We will NOT recommend this if:

•A web app would work fine
•You don't have an API/backend yet
•Your budget is under $20k

Project Rescue

Projects in trouble: performance issues, technical debt, failing systems

Timeline:2-8 weeks for assessment + fixes

From:$10k

Typical Stack:

Whatever you have (we fix it)

We will NOT recommend this if:

•You just want new features (not a rescue)
•The project isn't live/critical yet
•You want a full rewrite (usually not needed)

Analytics & Data

Data-driven businesses needing custom dashboards and insights

Timeline:6-12 weeks

From:$12k

Typical Stack:

PostHog + custom dashboards, or full data pipeline

We will NOT recommend this if:

•Standard analytics (Google/Plausible) would work
•You don't have enough data yet
•You're not ready to act on insights

Service Comparison

Service	Who It's For	Timeline	From	Typical Stack
Custom SaaS Development	Validated products needing custom features or scale	8-20 weeks	$15k	Next.js + Supabase + Vercel, often extends Ghostcrew
We will NOT recommend this if: • You haven't validated your idea yet • You need it done in 2 weeks • Your budget is under $10k
Fractional CTO	Growing teams needing technical leadership without full-time cost	Ongoing (3-12 month engagements)	$5k/mo	Advisory on your existing stack + strategic planning
We will NOT recommend this if: • You just need someone to code • You have a full-time CTO already • You're pre-MVP
Mobile Apps	Businesses needing native iOS/Android experiences	12-24 weeks	$25k	React Native + Expo, integrates with your backend
We will NOT recommend this if: • A web app would work fine • You don't have an API/backend yet • Your budget is under $20k
Project Rescue	Projects in trouble: performance issues, technical debt, failing systems	2-8 weeks for assessment + fixes	$10k	Whatever you have (we fix it)
We will NOT recommend this if: • You just want new features (not a rescue) • The project isn't live/critical yet • You want a full rewrite (usually not needed)
Analytics & Data	Data-driven businesses needing custom dashboards and insights	6-12 weeks	$12k	PostHog + custom dashboards, or full data pipeline
We will NOT recommend this if: • Standard analytics (Google/Plausible) would work • You don't have enough data yet • You're not ready to act on insights

When we're NOT the right fit

You haven't validated your idea yet
Your budget is under $5k
You need it done in 1-2 weeks
Ghostcrew platform tools would work fine for you
You're looking for the cheapest option

We believe in honest recommendations. If this isn't right for you now, that's okay.

Have you tried Ghostcrew first?

Most creators don't need custom development. Our Ghostcrew platform might have everything you need for $5-35/month instead of $10k+ in custom work.

Explore Ghostcrew Platform

Let's Talk About Your Project

30-minute intro call - we'll tell you honestly if you should hire us, stay on Ghostcrew, or do something else entirely.

Custom Development Services

Services for When the Platform Stops Being Enough

We help once you've validated something and need it stable, scalable, or saner.

Try Ghostcrew(Ghostcrew)

Hit Platform Limits

Bring in Lumenaut

Not sure which service you need?

Answer a few questions and we'll recommend the right services for your situation

We'll tell you honestly if we're the right fit (or if Ghostcrew platform is enough)

Our Services

Each service includes honest boundaries about when it's NOT the right fit

Custom SaaS Development

Validated products needing custom features or scale

Timeline:8-20 weeks

From:$15k

Typical Stack:

Next.js + Supabase + Vercel, often extends Ghostcrew

We will NOT recommend this if:

•You haven't validated your idea yet
•You need it done in 2 weeks
•Your budget is under $10k

Fractional CTO

Growing teams needing technical leadership without full-time cost

Timeline:Ongoing (3-12 month engagements)

From:$5k/mo

Typical Stack:

Advisory on your existing stack + strategic planning

We will NOT recommend this if:

•You just need someone to code
•You have a full-time CTO already
•You're pre-MVP

Mobile Apps

Businesses needing native iOS/Android experiences

Timeline:12-24 weeks

From:$25k

Typical Stack:

React Native + Expo, integrates with your backend

We will NOT recommend this if:

•A web app would work fine
•You don't have an API/backend yet
•Your budget is under $20k

Project Rescue

Projects in trouble: performance issues, technical debt, failing systems

Timeline:2-8 weeks for assessment + fixes

From:$10k

Typical Stack:

Whatever you have (we fix it)

We will NOT recommend this if:

•You just want new features (not a rescue)
•The project isn't live/critical yet
•You want a full rewrite (usually not needed)

Analytics & Data

Data-driven businesses needing custom dashboards and insights

Timeline:6-12 weeks

From:$12k

Typical Stack:

PostHog + custom dashboards, or full data pipeline

We will NOT recommend this if:

•Standard analytics (Google/Plausible) would work
•You don't have enough data yet
•You're not ready to act on insights

Service Comparison

Service	Who It's For	Timeline	From	Typical Stack
Custom SaaS Development	Validated products needing custom features or scale	8-20 weeks	$15k	Next.js + Supabase + Vercel, often extends Ghostcrew
We will NOT recommend this if: • You haven't validated your idea yet • You need it done in 2 weeks • Your budget is under $10k
Fractional CTO	Growing teams needing technical leadership without full-time cost	Ongoing (3-12 month engagements)	$5k/mo	Advisory on your existing stack + strategic planning
We will NOT recommend this if: • You just need someone to code • You have a full-time CTO already • You're pre-MVP
Mobile Apps	Businesses needing native iOS/Android experiences	12-24 weeks	$25k	React Native + Expo, integrates with your backend
We will NOT recommend this if: • A web app would work fine • You don't have an API/backend yet • Your budget is under $20k
Project Rescue	Projects in trouble: performance issues, technical debt, failing systems	2-8 weeks for assessment + fixes	$10k	Whatever you have (we fix it)
We will NOT recommend this if: • You just want new features (not a rescue) • The project isn't live/critical yet • You want a full rewrite (usually not needed)
Analytics & Data	Data-driven businesses needing custom dashboards and insights	6-12 weeks	$12k	PostHog + custom dashboards, or full data pipeline
We will NOT recommend this if: • Standard analytics (Google/Plausible) would work • You don't have enough data yet • You're not ready to act on insights

When we're NOT the right fit

You haven't validated your idea yet
Your budget is under $5k
You need it done in 1-2 weeks
Ghostcrew platform tools would work fine for you
You're looking for the cheapest option

We believe in honest recommendations. If this isn't right for you now, that's okay.

Have you tried Ghostcrew first?

Most creators don't need custom development. Our Ghostcrew platform might have everything you need for $5-35/month instead of $10k+ in custom work.

Explore Ghostcrew Platform

Let's Talk About Your Project

30-minute intro call - we'll tell you honestly if you should hire us, stay on Ghostcrew, or do something else entirely.