We are an award-winning product and software development company formed by ex-startup founders who have a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem.
We leverage our entrepreneurial experience and proven processes to design and build high-quality, user-centric software products that empower entrepreneurs and business leaders to challenge and transform their industries.
Our Northern Star is the success of our clients. To help them build successful products, we mimic the behaviour of an internal team through a policy of extreme transparency and close communication.
Our approach includes:
Co-founder Mentality: We work closely with our clients as an extended team of co-founders, providing guidance and support throughout the product development process.
Lean Methodologies: We use lean methodologies to create the smallest first viable version of your product possible,resulting in a quick time to market and a focus on solving the users' problems.
Product-led Approach: We combine our clients' industry expertise with our deep knowledge of product development to create a comprehensive product blueprint that outlines the path of least resistance to test the market.
Top Talented Team: Ourteam of top-tier professionals, based in Portugal, ensures that every user story and every line of code is written with precision and efficiency.
This combination of the right mindset, frameworks, and people has led to exceptional results for our clients, including:
Two-thirds of our clients have achieved VC funding in an ecosystem where only ~0.05% of startups reach that landmark;
$MM raised months after their MVP releases from firms like Tiger Global Management, Disney & TechStars;
Being featured in global publications, such as Fast Company, Product School, Forbes, Business Insider or Sifted;
Winning awards like Swiss Startup of the Year or Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Companies.
Altar.io offers competitive pricing with project costs ranging from $5,000 to $180,000, depending on scope. Clients appreciate their flexibility and value for cost, citing strong communication and project management. They are viewed as a partner invested in client success, providing comprehensive support beyond just software development.
Beyond technical development, Altar.io offers strategic business insights and guidance, helping clients refine business models and achieve market fit.
Strong Project Management and Communication
Clients commend Altar.io for their responsive communication and efficient project management. They maintain regular updates and are proactive in addressing client needs, ensuring projects stay on schedule.
Expertise in MVP Development
Altar.io is highly praised for their ability to define and develop MVPs. They provide comprehensive product scoping and tailored solutions for startups, helping them achieve clear product visions and roadmaps.
Challenges with Initial Cost Estimates
Some clients noted that project complexity led to higher final costs than initially estimated. Clearer visibility on post-MVP costs could improve client experience.
Caring and Invested Team
Clients appreciate Altar.io's personal touch and commitment, feeling that the team genuinely cares about their projects and treats them as their own.
Flexible and Budget-Conscious
Altar.io demonstrates flexibility in adjusting project scopes to fit client budgets, particularly for startups. They are attentive to cost constraints while maintaining quality deliverables.
Custom Software DevelopmentWeb DesignWeb Development
Other app platform
$10,000 to $49,999
July 2024 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Altar.io is very focused and diligent in their process, and they believe in focusing on quality over speed."
Aug 28, 2024
Founder, Loan Lynx
Jeff Vannote
Verified
Real estate
New York City, New York
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Altar.io provides custom software development for a lending company. The team is specifically developing a fintech solution for the client based on their specifications and desired workflow.
Altar.io's work has improved the client's development efficiency by 60%–80%, helping them save time and money. Still, the team prioritizes quality over speed, so they would rather spend time doing things right the first time. Moreover, they communicate well and deliver on time and on budget.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I'm the founder of LoanLynx.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Altar.io?
We needed help with custom software development. Therefore, we hired Altar.io to bring our vision to life.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Altar.io is helping us develop a custom fintech solution. Initially, we defined our contract and set the appropriate terms and timelines for the project. I also provided them with a very brief overview and the workflow of the model we wanted to build. The product is still under development.
What is the team composition?
I've dealt with all the main teammates from Altar.io. At one point, five teammates have worked on my project. They're all executives.
How did you come to work with Altar.io?
We found them through a referral.
How much have you invested with them?
I've spent close to $20,000 directly with them. Indirectly, we've spent close to $50,000 on this project.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in July 2024, and our engagement is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Altar.io has helped me save a lot of time and money. Comparing them to the first tech company I worked with, Altar.io has been much more efficient. Overall, I've seen an increase of 60%–80% in efficiency because they've figured out and streamlined their processes.
How did Altar.io perform from a project management standpoint?
Altar.io delivers on time and on budget, and they communicate well with us. I prefer email communication, so we've mainly used email to collaborate.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Altar.io is very focused and diligent in their process, and they believe in focusing on quality over speed. Thus, they don't want to rush something and do it the wrong way. Instead, they would rather take some extra time to do it right. Overall, Altar.io is a first-class professional organization with a lot of accountability. I would recommend them to anyone.
Are there any areas they could improve?
There's nothing Altar.io could improve on.
Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?
Trust them, trust the process, be open and transparent, and have realistic expectations.
RATINGS
5.0
"Our collaboration keeps geeting better as times goes on. The more we work together, the more fluid it'll be."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"They're worth the investment."
Willing to Refer
5.0
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