Common questions
Straight answers about custom software projects, pricing, timelines, ownership, and how Promptful Consulting works.
Custom web applications for small businesses — internal tools, field management apps, client-facing portals, comparison tools, dashboards, and workflow software. Every app is purpose-built for how your specific business operates, not configured from a template.
Projects range from $3,000 to $25,000 depending on complexity. A focused single-purpose tool starts at $3,000. A full operational system with multiple user types and complex workflows runs $15,000–$25,000. You get a flat quote before work begins.
Most projects are delivered in 2–6 weeks. A focused tool can ship in under two weeks. A complex operational system with multiple roles, integrations, and bilingual support takes 4–6 weeks. Timeline depends on scope, not hours billed.
Yes. Every app runs on your infrastructure, uses your API keys, and ships with full source code. No monthly licensing fees, no vendor lock-in. If you want to take it to another developer later, you can.
No. Promptful is based in Birmingham, Alabama, but all work is done remotely. Clients range from local Birmingham businesses to companies in New York and beyond. We communicate by video call, email, and messaging.
Any small business with 1–50 employees that has outgrown spreadsheets, texts, and manual processes. Current and past clients include commercial services, insurance, construction, and consulting. If your business runs on workarounds, I can probably help.
You work directly with me — the person who builds your app. No project managers, no handoffs, no layers between you and the work. I learn your business first, then build. Projects are priced flat, infrastructure is billed at cost with no markup, and you own everything when it’s done.