Prototype in days.
Product in weeks.

Custom AI software delivered at a pace that matches your ambition.

Custom software is more within reach than you think.

You've probably assumed custom software requires enterprise budgets and endless timelines. That the only options are expensive agencies or risky freelancers. It doesn't have to be that way. Maybe you've outgrown spreadsheets and duct-taped integrations. Maybe you need a dashboard that actually shows what matters, a customer portal that doesn't embarrass you, or an internal tool that automates the busywork. Maybe you're not even a tech company, but you've realized software could unlock a whole new revenue stream for your business. You're exactly who we're here for.

How we work.

Two people, one process, zero gaps.

Start

72-Hour Prototype

See your idea working before you commit. See it, test it, know it's right. A working prototype is worth more than a month of requirements gathering.

Build

Your Lead Builder

One developer who owns your codebase and drives development. They know every line of code and ship your product with full autonomy.

Support

Your Partner

Your point of contact who owns the relationship and ensures continuity. They support your builder and step in as needed.

Ship

Output Over Optics

No six-month roadmaps. No 50-page proposals. No fake complexity or busywork. Working software this week, refined with precision until every detail is right.

Trust

Radical Transparency

We show our work. Access our task board in real time. See exactly what's being built, what's next, and what's done. No surprises, ever.

What we build

From internal tools to customer-facing products, we build software that solves real problems.

Internal Tools & Dashboards

Admin panels, reporting dashboards, and workflow tools that replace spreadsheets and streamline operations.

Web & Mobile Apps

Customer-facing applications, portals, and marketplaces built for your specific users and use cases.

Replace Legacy Software

Custom solutions that fit your exact workflow. Not the other way around. Stop adapting to software that wasn't built for you.

Extend Your Stack

Integrations, add-ons, and custom features that make your existing systems work better together.

New Revenue Streams

Software products your company can offer to customers. Turn your expertise into a scalable digital product.

Custom Solutions

Whatever your unique challenge, we'll build software tailored to solve it. No templates, no compromises.

Who's behind Vanilla

Matt Aycoth

Founder

Matt founded Vanilla after leading sales and operations teams at tech companies. He believes custom software should be accessible to every growing business, not just enterprises with unlimited budgets.

Zach Gramstad

Chief Builder

Zach sets the standard for what great looks like at Vanilla. With experience as an engineer and Chief Product Officer at VC-backed startups, he manages Vanilla's approach around principles like 'ship fast' and 'results over process.'

"We ship fast, stay small, and never hide behind process. One builder, one partner, no committees. We obsess over getting it right so you never have to manage a technical team."

Get your prototype scoped in 30 minutes

Tell us what you're building. We'll show you a working prototype in 72 hours, before you commit to anything.

Prototype in days.Product in weeks.