We build custom apps and AI tools on established platforms that thousands of companies already trust. Here's what we use, how a project runs, and straight answers to the questions clients ask us most.
It depends on the arrangement we agree on, and we put it in writing before any work starts. There are two ways to work with us:
You buy it
We build it for you and the code becomes yours.
You license it
AspenFold owns and maintains the software, and you pay to use it. Updates and fixes tailored to your product are part of the arrangement.
Yes.
Your records stay your records under either arrangement. If you ask, we give you a copy of your data.
In a database dedicated to your app.
Each client app gets its own database on Supabase, hosted in U.S. data centers. Your data isn't mixed with other clients' data.
Yes, with several layers.
Data is encrypted in storage and in transit. Every table has access rules, so each person only sees what their role allows. Passwords and keys are kept out of the code, in locked settings only our team can manage.
Established, widely used platforms.
GitHub, Vercel, Supabase, Anthropic and Stripe. Each is used by thousands of businesses, from startups to large companies.
The same seven stages as every AspenFold project, with what you get and what we need from you along the way.
We talk through the problem, who will use the software, what you use today, and your timeline and budget. If we're not the right fit, we'll say so.
We dig into your goals, people, tools and constraints, so we build for the way your business actually works.
We map a lean solution and write down exactly what we'll build, what's not included, what "finished" means, the price, and whether you're buying or licensing.
We ship in short, visible iterations. Every version gets its own private preview link, so you can click through the real thing before anything goes live.
We launch carefully at your address, set up sign-in and email, and train your team.
We review real usage, measure the time and cost saved, and tune workflows, performance and AI.
Your client portal is one place to ask for help and pay invoices. Fixes and new features go through the same build, preview and launch steps.
Where your app's code lives, with a full history of every change.
Why: It's the industry standard, so any developer can pick up the work, and nothing is ever lost.
Builds and runs your app, and serves it quickly wherever your users are.
Why: Every change gets its own private preview link, so you can review it before it goes live.
Your app's database, user accounts and file storage, built on PostgreSQL.
Why: Access rules are enforced inside the database itself, and PostgreSQL is a proven, open standard your data can move out of.
Powers AI features in your app, such as reading documents or answering questions. It also helps our team plan, write and check code faster.
Why: Anthropic's business service doesn't use your data to train its AI.
Handles card payments, for your customers or for our invoices to you.
Why: Card numbers go straight to Stripe and never touch our systems.
We connect your app to your own domain name, or to an AspenFold address while it's in testing.
Why: Your app lives at an address your team recognizes.
Quick answers to common questions are on our FAQ page.
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