SaaS development
Subscription software built on Laravel, with multi-tenancy, Stripe billing, admin panels and APIs, from first version to scale.
What we build
Bespoke software development for UK businesses
When off-the-shelf software forces your business to work its way, bespoke software lets it work yours. We build web applications, customer portals, ecommerce platforms and internal systems on Laravel, for businesses across London and the UK.
Web applications
Booking systems, marketplaces, review platforms and other customer-facing apps.
Customer portals
Self-service portals for clients, members, suppliers or partners, connected to your systems.
Bespoke ecommerce
Custom checkouts, subscriptions, B2B ordering and marketplaces that a template shop cannot handle.
Business systems
Internal tools, CRMs and workflow systems that replace spreadsheets and manual processes.
Software built around your business
Most businesses run on a mix of off-the-shelf tools, spreadsheets and workarounds. That is fine until the workarounds start costing more than the tools: double data entry, mistakes, reports that take a day to compile and processes that only one person understands.
Bespoke software replaces that with one system designed around how your business actually works. It can connect the tools you keep, automate the manual steps and give customers a better experience than your competitors offer.
Why Laravel
We build on Laravel, the most popular PHP framework. It is mature, secure, well documented and supported by a large community, which means your software is not tied to us. Any competent Laravel developer can pick it up, and Laravel's yearly release cycle keeps it current.
AI-first, not AI-only
We use AI coding tools throughout our work, which keeps our prices low and our delivery fast. A senior engineer designs every system, reviews every change and is accountable for quality, security and performance. You get the speed of AI with the judgement of people who have built Laravel software since 2012. See how we work.
Examples of what we have built
- CrewReview, a travel review platform for airline crew with maps, reviews, bookable tours and business listings, plus a Flutter mobile app.
- OnScreenDB, a film and TV directory that keeps itself up to date through API integrations.
- SIA Control Room, a white-label operations platform for security companies.
See all of our work.
Scope
What's included
- Discovery workshops to map users, processes and data
- Wireframes or interface design, or building from your designs
- A Laravel application built to current standards, with tests
- Admin panels for your team, usually built with Filament
- Integrations with payment, accounting, CRM and other systems
- Hosting, monitoring and backups set up in your name
- Training, documentation and a support plan after launch
Process
How it works
Discover
We learn how your business works today and agree what the software needs to change.
Plan
A scoped plan with milestones and a fixed price or estimate range for each one.
Build
Fortnightly releases to a staging site, so you see progress and give feedback early.
Launch and support
A planned launch, then ongoing support and improvements as your business grows.
Case study
CrewReview: A travel platform and app for airline crew
A review platform and Flutter mobile app that helps airline crew make the most of their layovers, built from the client's designs on Laravel.
Read the CrewReview case studyOther agencies I spoke with just didn't meet the level of professionalism and expertise that Larasoft had from day 1.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does bespoke software cost in the UK?
It depends on scope. A focused internal tool can take a few weeks, while a full customer platform takes months. Our rates are £20 per hour for engineers and £25 per hour for senior engineers, excluding VAT, which is well below typical UK agency day rates. Read our guide to what custom software costs in the UK.
Should we buy off-the-shelf software or build our own?
Buy if a product does what you need and your process is standard. Build if the software is central to how you compete, if you are paying for many tools that do not talk to each other, or if per-user licence fees are growing faster than the business. We are happy to tell you if buying is the better option.
Do you build ecommerce websites?
We build bespoke ecommerce where standard platforms fall short, such as complex pricing, B2B ordering, subscriptions or marketplaces. For a simple online shop, a platform such as Shopify is usually the better choice, and we will say so.
Are you based in London?
Our office is at 124 City Road, London, and we work with clients across the UK. Most projects run remotely, with in-person workshops when they help.
Do you build mobile apps?
We build the Laravel backend and API for mobile apps, and work with mobile specialists for the apps themselves when needed. See API development.
Keep exploring
Related services and guides
Admin panels and back offices
Admin panels, back offices, CRMs and content management systems built with Filament or Laravel Nova, so your team can run the business from one place.
APIs and integrations
Secure, documented APIs for web and mobile apps, and integrations that connect Laravel to payment, CRM, accounting, AI and data providers.
Buying software
How much does custom software cost in the UK?
What drives the cost of bespoke software in the UK, typical budgets for internal tools, portals and SaaS products, and how AI-assisted development changes the numbers.
Talk to a senior Laravel engineer
Book a free 30-minute call. Tell us what you are building or what is worrying you, and we will tell you honestly what we would do, what it costs and how long it takes.