Software designed
precisely for you.
One-size-fits-all software rarely fits quite right. When your vision outgrows off-the-shelf software, we build the tools your work actually requires.
What should we build?
This is your chance to design the software of your dreams from the ground up. If you can describe the vision, we can translate it into custom software and bring it to life.
For your team
Design custom systems that streamline your workflows, integrate your technology, and help your team operate with clarity and confidence.
- Program operations dashboards
- Volunteer management systems
- Partner collaboration portals
For those you serve
Create meaningful digital experiences that make it easier for people to find, engage with, and benefit from your work.
- Guided learning journeys
- Cohort-based program spaces
- Interactive assessments
For your world
Turn your model or approach into a product that scales your impact, creating something the world needs but hasn't built (yet!).
- Public data exploration tools
- Community knowledge repositories
- Platforms to coordinate networks
We think software should adapt to the world you envision, not the other way around.
How does it work?
Onboarding
90 days to a working product
A structured process to turn your idea into a product you can test, learn from, and improve.
What this includes:
Shape the idea
You share what you're hoping to build and together we clarify priorities and shape the first version of your product.
Build the first version
We build a working prototype you can interact with.
Test in the real world
You try it with your team or audience and we learn what to improve. (This step often reveals the most valuable improvements!)
Ongoing Releases
2–4 major product updates a year
We refine and improve your product over time, guided by your priorities and the needs of the people you serve.
Each release includes:
Prioritize improvements
We identify the most important improvements and features for the next version.
Build and refine
We develop, adjust, simplify, and strengthen the product based on what we've learned.
Release the update
We deliver a new version with meaningful upgrades that move the product forward.
Pricing
Choose the right plan for you
Custom software development with ongoing support and iteration. Your software, built and maintained by our team.
Starter
Prototype shipped in the first 90 days.
- 2 major releases per year
- Frequent Zoom calls (At least 1/month)
- Empathetic support
- Honeystack branding in app
Pro
Prototype shipped in the first 90 days.
- 4 major releases per year
- Super frequent Zoom calls (At least 2/month)
- Empathetic support including Slack access
- No Honeystack branding
How do you coordinate conservation efforts across the globe?
Reverse the Red needed to answer a deceptively simple question: who is doing what, for which species, in which country? We built a tool to make that work visible — and help mobilize more people to take action to conserve wild species and ecosystems.
The platform creates a global view of conservation action, allowing organizations to filter by country, species, and organization. An interactive map shows activity across 172 countries, helping conservationists see who is working on the same species or in the same region. This visibility helps avoid duplication, encourages collaboration, and makes it easier to spot gaps.
“We had more pledges in the first month after launching the app than we did in the prior 18 months with our old system.”
Michael Clifford
Reverse the Red
Frequently asked questions
What is a release?
Think of a release as a version upgrade. It's a batch of new features and improvements that reflect your priorities and the needs of your users.
How does onboarding work?
While we can build prototypes very fast, we actually try to slow down the onboarding process. Speed is less important than building the right thing. We spend the first 60 days asking good questions, challenging assumptions and coming up with a concept that solves real and pressing problems for your organization. Then...we build! Building the prototype takes about 30 days. In total, it takes 90 days to go from concept to your first release.
What is the Honeystack branding in the app?
We keep this pretty subtle, but you'll notice it in the footer of your app and at the bottom of emails that come from the app. Your software will live at a subdomain like: (yourappname).honeystack.app. Adding our branding allows us to keep costs for you low and spread the word about Honeystack. If you prefer to control all branding for your app and have a custom domain, upgrade to the professional plan.
Do you use AI?
Yes! It's great.
What if we don't fully know what we want to build yet?
That's normal. Most projects begin with a direction rather than a finished blueprint. Our process is designed to help clarify the idea through conversation, prototyping, and real-world testing. You don't need a detailed specification to begin.
How involved does our team need to be?
You don't need to manage the technical work, but your perspective matters. We typically meet regularly to review progress, share feedback, and decide what to prioritize next. The most successful projects involve ongoing collaboration (that can be really fun!).
What kinds of organizations do you typically work with?
We often partner with nonprofits, universities, and networks that need tools designed specifically for their work. While some are large institutions, many are small or mid-sized teams with an ambition to build something new.
What's the tech stack you use to build?
We build in the opensource Laravel ecosystem. We borrow components from Tailwinds UI and Flux. This makes our tools easy to maintain.
What happens if we want to leave?
You can cancel your subscription at anytime. If you want, you can even take your code with you by forking the code base. This will allow you to find another development team or even bring development in house.