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App Development, AWS Consulting, Blockchain

We build sophisticated custom software solutions. We love what we do, and we love seeing the transformation custom software can make to your organisation.

Custom D is a team of extremely talented and experienced developers that are passionate about what they can do for you. We’ll get to know you and your business to ensure what we build exceeds your expectations and delivers true value.

As your custom software delivery partner, we offer a range of services including software development, generative AI and managed cloud services.

Software Development
Building a well-designed, fully integrated web or mobile app has the power to revolutionise workflows and disrupt your market. As your technology partner we take the time to thoroughly understand your people, processes, and objectives, in order to design a solution that will transform your business.

AI Development
With so much buzz about the game-changing impact of AI it can be challenging to know how it could that potential could harnessed in your business.

Immediately drive efficiency and improve engagement of your team and customers with Caitlyn.

Caitlyn is a smart AI assistant that uses natural language processing to automate processes and tasks through casual conversation. She taps into your company's data via a knowledge base powered by large language models. Her user-friendly chat interface can be integrated into your existing systems, or used as a standalone solution.

Cloud Infrastructure
The AWS hosting environment can be a minefield of complexity and expense. 

Our advanced tier certified experts can optimise and maintain your hosting infrastructure whilst minimising cost and delivering a robust, secure and stable environment.


  • Min project size
    $10,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $150 - $199 / hr
  • Employees
    10 - 49
  • Locations
    Christchurch, New Zealand
  • Year founded
    Founded 2014

3 Locations

  • Christchurch , New Zealand
  • Sydney , Australia
  • Auckland , New Zealand

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    Pricing Snapshot

    Min. project size $10,000+
    Avg. hourly rate $150 - $199 /hr
    Rating for cost 4.4 /5

    What Clients Have Said

    Custom D's pricing varies by project, with notable costs like $40,000 NZD for cloud migration and $500,000 NZD for ongoing development. Clients perceive high value in their responsive service and expertise, though some note that prices can be high for offshore developers.

    This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

    Most Common Project Size

    < $49,999 based on 13 reviews
    < $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000
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    Overall Review Rating

    4.8
    • Quality 4.7
    • Schedule 4.6
    • Cost 4.4
    • Willing to Refer 4.8

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    Review Highlights

    • Supportive Partner

      Custom D is often described as a supportive partner that goes above and beyond to help clients achieve their goals. They are patient, accommodating, and willing to provide extra support as needed.

    • Commitment to Excellence

      Custom D’s commitment to excellence is evident in their work. Clients appreciate their dedication to delivering high-quality solutions that meet or exceed expectations, even under budget constraints.

    • Areas for Cost Improvement

      A few clients mentioned that Custom D's services can be costly, particularly for ongoing maintenance. They suggest that having a more cost-effective solution for low-level maintenance tasks could be beneficial.

    • Excellent Communication

      The team at Custom D is highly communicative, keeping clients in the loop through various channels like Slack, Zoom, and email. Their responsiveness and transparency are frequently highlighted as key strengths.

    • Client-Centric Focus

      Custom D is highly client-centric, with a strong focus on understanding and meeting client needs. Their approach often involves detailed initial consultations and ongoing adjustments based on client feedback.

    • Innovative Solutions

      Clients have praised Custom D for their innovative solutions, especially in modernizing outdated systems and integrating cutting-edge technologies. Their ability to think creatively and solve complex problems is a standout feature.

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    Cloud Consulting & SI for Software Company

    • Cloud Consulting & SI
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Feb. 2024 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “We’ve been blown away by how useful and helpful they’ve been.”

    Founder, DFRNT
    Dane Bonnici
    • IT Services
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Custom D provides expert AWS guidance and migration services for a software company. They’ve moved the client’s in-house servers to AWS, and the team will continue to work in database management.

    Custom Software Dev for Insurance Company

    • Custom Software Development Web Development
    • $200,000 to $999,999
    • Mar. 2023 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0
    "The team has been able to address any bugs or crashes that have arisen thanks to their responsiveness."
    CIO, Provident Insurance LTd.
    Paul Natac
    • Financial services
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    An insurance company has hired Custom D for custom software development. Using PHP, Laravel, and AWS as main tools and technologies, the team is creating the frontend for the client's CRM platform.

    Custom Software Dev for Consultancy Company

    • Custom Software Development
    • $200,000 to $999,999
    • July 2008 - Ongoing
    4.0
    Quality
    3.0
    Schedule
    3.0
    Cost
    2.0
    Willing to Refer
    4.0

    “Their technical expertise and bespoke software design are outstanding.”

    Director, Xyst Ltd
    Brian Milne
    • Environmental Services
    • New Zealand
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Custom D has developed a web-based survey platform for a parks and recreation consultancy company. They’ve automated it to collect survey responses using mobile devices into a live reporting online portal.

     

    Custom Software Development for Printed Clothing Company

    • Custom Software Development
    • Confidential
    • Sep. 2021 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They understand our project, know what we require, and don't take shortcuts — they do things properly."

    IT Manager, QTCo
    David Ashenden
    • Other Industry
    • Brisbane, Australia
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Custom D provides custom software development for a printed clothing company. Working in an AWS environment, they've helped with order acceptance and APIs and have improved customization and automation. 

    Web Design & Development for Remittance Provider

    • Web Design Web Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • July 2021 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Custom D is willing to accommodate us to achieve what we want.”

    Director, IMEX Pacific Money
    Maliana Tohi
    • Financial services
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Custom D has developed a website for a remittance provider. The site allows customers to transfer money from New Zealand to Tonga and Samoa; it’s integrated into the back-office system and has a chat function.

    Custom Software Development for Software Company

    • Custom Software Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • June 2021 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Custom D is very transparent and easy to work with, and they deliver good value for the money.”

    Senior Partner Manager, Podium
    Brian Rea
    • Software
    • Lehi, Utah
    • 1,001-5,000 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Custom D has built two API integrations for a software company. The project has included developing a data processing system, and the solution helps businesses automate reviews-gathering and text messages.

    Mobile App Dev for Gaming Company

    • Mobile App Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Mar. 2021 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Custom D is easy to work with — they always listen to my requests and attend to them promptly."

    Director, Jojahawa Ltd
    Anonymous
    • Gaming
    • New Zealand
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Custom D works with a gaming company to redevelop a mobile application. They've rebuilt the app from scratch, adding minor enhancements along the way.

    Mobile App Development for Aviation SaaS Firm

    • Mobile App Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Apr. - Aug. 2021
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They took their time with understanding our customers' needs before providing suitable solutions for us."

    Director, QAOSH AviationSMS
    Anonymous
    • Consulting
    • Christchurch, New Zealand
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Custom D has been working on a mobile app for an aviation SaaS firm. The client wanted to make internal reporting systems easier to navigate with both online and offline capabilities. 

    Web Design & Development for Wholesale Patisserie

    • E-Commerce Development Web Design Web Development
    • Confidential
    • Sep. 2019 - Mar. 2021
    4.5
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “They fulfilled what we needed and had good communication throughout the whole process.”

    Sales Assistant, Wholesale Patisserie
    Anonymous
    • Food & Beverages
    • Sydney, Australia
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Custom D provided web design and development services for a wholesale patisserie. Their team built an online platform that provides more ordering options for the partner's customers.

    Website Redesign for Leading Independent Think Tank

    • Web Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • June - Dec. 2019
    4.0
    Quality
    4.0
    Schedule
    4.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    4.0

    "The quote that was given was fair and they delivered to that."

    Manager of Member Services & Ops, The Committee for Perth
    Anonymous
    • Nonprofit
    • Australia
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Custom D redesigned a leading independent think tank's website. The team created and enhanced their pages to be visually appealing and put additional information from the client.

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