Why custom software
development is essential

In a world where off-the-shelf solutions do not always meet every requirement, custom software development delivers the perfect fit. Discover how bespoke software can boost your organisation’s growth and efficiency.

Difference between custom and standard software

The choice between custom and standard

Explore the advantages and disadvantages of both options

Flexibility

Custom software is fully aligned with the specific needs of your organisation, resulting in a better user experience and higher staff satisfaction.

Cost

Although the initial investment for bespoke solutions can be higher, the long-term benefits are significant. Well-designed custom systems can lower operational costs.

Integration

Standard software often fails to integrate properly with existing systems, leading to inefficiencies. Custom development overcomes this by fitting seamlessly into current processes.

Scalability

Custom software is built to grow with your business. New functionality can be added easily as your organisation expands.

The advantages of custom software development.

Why choose custom solutions?
The advantages of custom software development

The advantages of custom software development.

In a world full of standardised products and services, custom software can be the key to success. It provides a solution that not only matches your organisation’s unique processes but also ensures an optimal user experience. The importance of bespoke software cannot be overstated—especially at a time when companies must adapt rapidly to changing markets.

Benefits of custom software

  • Lower operational costs

  • Higher employee satisfaction

  • Improved efficiency

  • Better insights through integration with existing systems

  • Save time through automation

  • Growth potential thanks to scalable solutions

  • Smart integrations with other software

Steps in the custom software development process.

Several crucial steps shape a successful custom software project.

Requirements analysis

Requirements analysis.

A thorough analysis of your organisation’s needs is the first step. This provides a clear picture of what is required to optimise processes.

Design phase

Design phase.

Following the analysis, a prototype is created. This design must be approved before development starts. Feedback at this stage is vital to avoid disappointment later on.

Development

Development.

Once the design is approved, development begins. Using the chosen technology stack, the software addresses the challenges identified in the analysis phase.

Testing phase

Testing phase.

Next comes an extensive testing phase. Ensuring the software works flawlessly—without bugs or other issues—is critical. This is the final checkpoint before launch.

Implementation and maintenance

Implementation and maintenance.

Finally, the software is rolled out within your organisation. After launch, a structured maintenance plan is required to keep the solution relevant and effective.

Ready for custom software?

Ready for custom software?

Finding the right software solution to match your unique needs can be challenging. But do not worry—we are here to help. Feel free to get in touch. Let us explore the possibilities together and discover how bespoke software can enhance your organisation.

What is custom software?

What is custom software?.

A closer look at bespoke solutions

Custom software is specifically designed to meet your organisation’s unique requirements. Unlike standard software, it not only provides the necessary functionality but also the flexibility to adapt to changing demands. Companies often realise the added value of custom solutions once they start optimising their processes.

Integration and efficiency

With bespoke software, integrating existing systems becomes possible, leading to higher efficiency. This reduces manual data entry and improves information accuracy.

Scalability

In practice, companies using custom software find it easier to scale. Adding new features when required is straightforward.

When to opt for custom software?

When to opt for custom software?.

Recognising the need

Custom software is not necessary for every organisation. It is usually the right choice when you notice that standard software fails to meet your unique requirements—from reporting errors to missing critical functionality.

When standard software falls short

If the costs of inefficient processes exceed the investment in custom software, it is time to reconsider. Companies bound by strict regulations or unique workflows often benefit more from bespoke solutions.

Competitive advantage

Custom software can also offer a competitive edge. An application tailored to your operations can enhance service delivery, ultimately leading to higher customer satisfaction.

Custom software development process

Custom software development process.

The steps to success

All bespoke software projects follow a similar development cycle. This ensures each phase is completed meticulously, resulting in the best possible solution.

Explore and design

Begin by exploring your needs in a discovery session. This helps create a solid design that incorporates feedback from all stakeholders.

Develop and test

The development and testing phase is where most collaboration occurs. After development, rigorous testing is essential for a successful implementation.

Aftercare and improvement

After implementation comes aftercare. Continually evaluate the software and adjust where necessary. The world changes quickly, and your software should keep pace.

Hans Lugtenberg

"A deal is a deal"

Yield.inc is a new asset manager in the Netherlands that focuses on excellent customer experience, sustainability and technology. When faced with the question of whether to develop our platform in-house or with a partner, we got in touch with Spartner. We are still 100% behind the choice for Spartner because we own the source code and with Spartner, a deal really is a deal, whether it concerns the delivery date or the agreed budget!

Hans Lugtenberg Partner at Yield Inc.

Norbert Wegter

"A professional software partner since 2010"

Spartner is involved and contributes in our search for innovations and always delivers top-notch work. After the first Huurda.nl version got out-dated, we collaboratively launched a completely new version in 2020.

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Norbert Wegter Owner of 123wonen and Expat Homes Holland

"Doijer & Kalff"

After transferring our D&K portal to Spartner, we have elevated the further development and continuity to a higher level. Although the D&K platform was originally developed internally, our technical expert can now focus on other innovations within Doijer & Kalff. Spartner provides the quality we need without excessive costs. They have seamlessly taken over the care of our portal, allowing us to benefit from a flexible capacity that perfectly aligns with our future plans and innovation goals.

Reinier van Bergen Managing Director at Doijer & Kalff

Jurjen Terpstra

"Pragmatic and flexible collaboration"

Spartner has created a customized portal for us for the accountability of large-scale collaborative projects. This enables us and our partners to execute and account for their plans in a shared environment that is secure, transparent, and manageable. The pragmatic and flexible collaboration with Spartner has ensured that we have quickly achieved a functional and user-friendly environment.

Jurjen Terpstra Managing Partner at Wecreate Consulting

Marco Caspers

"AI and machine learning as legal tools"

In 2020, we transferred the development of Lynn to Spartner. As a result of their fast development process, the Lynn platform achieves an increasingly central role in the legal world.

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Marco Caspers Software Development Manager at Lynn Legal

Bjorn Gubbels

"As a business you must dare to move forward"

Innovation and change are not always welcomed with equal enthusiasm by our employees, man is a creature of habit but as a company you have to dare to move forward and the need for a contemporary drawing program for the realization of various constructions with our Masterbloc bricks was high. For us but also for Spartner, this challenge was a bit of pioneering and together we had to overcome some hurdles to arrive at a beautiful and efficient business tool. A development and learning process for both parties, in which the feedback of questions and desired adjustments by our employees to Spartner was always in good consultation and we could count on quick feedback and targeted solutions. We continue to exchange experiences with Spartner and look back and forward to a successful collaboration.

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Bjorn Gubbels Owner of Masterbloc

Marco Leenders

"Spartner extends our capabilities and development capacity"

With weekly calls, using our Azure DevOps sprint system, Spartner actively works together with our innovation, communication and software development departments.

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Marco Leenders Head of Automation

Gemeente Groningen

"Flexible collaboration with yearly updates"

The projectteam of the city of Groningen is very enthusiastic about the "Roomfinder" platform.

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Gemeente Groningen Projectteam

Josh Mountain

"Have been using Laravel Excel for years"

We requested custom help to a performance challenge we had in our implementation of Laravel Excel. I was amazed how quickly these Laravel artisans achieved significant performance gains, which saved us a lot of development time.

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Josh Mountain Co-Founder at IncentivePilot.com

Maurice Evers

"Higher occupancy rate thanks to our user-friendly platform"

Throughout the great years that we cooperate with Spartner (previously Maatwebsite, Ed.), our software has been developed continuously. Students and landlords actively work with features like allocation, payments, chat, contract generation and more.

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Maurice Evers Head of Student Housing Department

Maarten Bremer

"Innovating in the digital identification network of The Netherlands and Europe"

The pro-active approach of Spartner was crucial in understanding the complexity of the eHerkenning network.

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Maarten Bremer CTO / Founder Ensured

Niels Winters

"Innovation in legal technology"

As jurists with knowledge of IT, we highly value quality; within code, but also in process. The high work-level and trustworthiness of Spartner gives us the capacity to continuously create innovative features.

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Niels Winters Managing Director JuriBlox

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers to the questions we hear most often.

What is custom software development?

Custom software development means creating software specifically for an organisation’s unique needs. This software is designed to meet your company’s exact wishes and requirements.

Why choose custom software?

Opting for bespoke solutions makes sense when standard software does not fit. Custom development delivers higher efficiency, better integration with existing systems and scalability.

What are the costs of custom software?

The cost of bespoke software varies depending on several factors, such as the chosen technology and number of users. It is important to consider the total cost of ownership over the software’s lifetime.

How long does it take to develop custom software?

Development time depends on the software’s complexity and the clarity of the requirements. Generally, the better the preparation, the shorter the development period.

Can custom software integrate with other systems?

Yes. One of the main advantages of bespoke software is that it can be designed to work seamlessly with existing systems, enhancing overall efficiency.

What are the benefits of custom software development?

Benefits include lower operational costs, increased user satisfaction, better accessibility and improved efficiency through automation of manual processes.

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