Engineering services for your business.
Plinth-Cloud (Pty) Ltd builds custom software, modernises legacy systems, and advises on architecture. Flat fees, no percentage cut, and POPIA-compliant delivery for South African and international clients.
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Where we start
Six priority offers recommended by Plinth-Cloud sales. Broad customer base, direct route to implementation revenue, and defensible pricing.
Custom Software Development
Bespoke business applications and operational software built for your domain. From internal tools to customer-facing platforms.
Best for: Businesses needing a tailored application.
Enquire →Legacy Application Modernisation
Refactoring, framework migrations and legacy application improvements. Move ageing software onto a maintainable, modern stack.
Best for: Teams with ageing or hard-to-maintain software.
Enquire →SaaS Product Discovery & Development
Requirements, feasibility, solution direction, core functionality and delivery roadmap for subscription platforms and multi-tenant apps.
Best for: Founders with a product idea or existing platform.
Enquire →Technology & Architecture Assessment
Review of a defined system or technical problem, with findings and prioritised recommendations. A low-friction entry point.
Best for: Organisations wanting an expert second opinion.
Enquire →AI Integration & Workflow Automation
Integrating AI capabilities into applications and business workflows. Identify suitable automation opportunities and implement them.
Best for: Operations seeking practical efficiency gains.
Enquire →Cloud Deployment & CI/CD
Deployment pipelines, release automation and cloud application configuration on Vercel and Supabase infrastructure.
Best for: Teams needing production-grade deployment infrastructure.
Enquire →All rates are recommended launch prices in USD. GBP and ZAR equivalents available on request. Final quotes confirmed by Plinth-Cloud management.
Full service catalogue
Every engagement follows the commercial rules in our rate card: defined scope, deliverables, acceptance criteria, and change-control process.
Consulting & Architecture
Low-friction entry points that generate revenue without committing immediately to a large development project.
Discuss your problem, objectives and potential approach.
Up to 60 minutesReview of a defined system or technical problem, findings and prioritised recommendations.
Architecture assessment, identified risks and recommended improvements.
Assessment of a software product, technical risks, maintainability and architectural concerns.
Assessment of an existing application, migration options, priorities and implementation roadmap.
Requirements, feasibility, solution direction, core functionality and delivery roadmap.
Identify suitable AI and automation opportunities, assess feasibility and recommend an implementation approach.
Targeted investigation and resolution of defined technical problems.
Software Development
The implementation side of the business. Build new software, extend existing applications or resolve specific technical problems.
Bespoke business applications and operational software.
Business portals, dashboards and interactive web applications.
Android, iOS and cross-platform applications.
Subscription platforms and multi-tenant applications.
APIs, third-party integrations and business-system connectivity.
Refactoring, framework migrations and legacy application improvements.
Integrating AI capabilities into applications and business workflows.
Deployment pipelines, release automation and cloud application configuration.
Targeted investigation and resolution of defined technical problems.
Technical Leadership & Advisory
Senior technical expertise without a permanent appointment. Recurring engagements that can lead to subsequent development work.
On-demand guidance and technical decision support.
Architecture decisions, technical reviews and implementation guidance.
Ongoing technical direction and delivery oversight.
Technical planning, risk reviews and delivery coordination.
Reserved development capacity for an agreed monthly allocation.
Fixed-Price Development Packages
Tightly scoped engagements with a defined starting price. Easier to evaluate than hourly rates.
Review of a defined application, principal risks and prioritised recommendations.
One straightforward integration with agreed functionality and testing.
A small, defined dashboard using an existing data source and agreed metrics.
Review of an existing mobile app, dependencies, stability and modernisation options.
Current-state assessment, recommended approach, risks and phased roadmap.
Requirements, architecture direction, core workflows and development plan.
A limited proof of concept for one defined business workflow.
A defined set of improvements to an existing application.
A small, clearly defined software product with agreed features and deployment requirements.
Fixed-price packages
Starting points for tightly scoped engagements. Every package specifies what is included, excluded, client responsibilities, and acceptance criteria.
One-off review for single applications
Lowest friction entry point — ideal for validating a single problem.
Single integration with agreed scope and testing
Lowest friction entry point — ideal for validating a single problem.
Defined dashboard with existing data source and metrics
For teams ready to build or modernise with defined scope and acceptance criteria.
App review covering dependencies, stability and modernisation
Lowest friction entry point — ideal for validating a single problem.
Current-state assessment with phased migration roadmap
For teams ready to build or modernise with defined scope and acceptance criteria.
Requirements, architecture direction and development plan
For teams ready to build or modernise with defined scope and acceptance criteria.
Limited PoC for one defined business workflow
For teams ready to build or modernise with defined scope and acceptance criteria.
Defined set of improvements to an existing application
For production-grade work needing multiple screens, integrations, and deployment support.
Small product with agreed features and deployment
For production-grade work needing multiple screens, integrations, and deployment support.
Conditions: scope boundaries, change-request procedures, post-delivery support and warranty terms apply. Confirm final cost breakdowns with Plinth-Cloud management.
How we work
A mechanical, four-step process from first contact to handover. No magic, just structure.
Discovery
Free 60-minute consultation to discuss your problem, objectives and budget.
Proposal
Defined scope, deliverables, timeline and fixed or hourly pricing with acceptance criteria.
Delivery
Build, integrate or modernise on an agreed cadence with weekly invoicing for hourly engagements.
Handover
Acceptance against agreed criteria, deployment support and post-delivery warranty terms.
Read-only. Compliance-aware. Built for control.
Data consent
Consent records captured on every engagement. Data rights respected per POPIA.
South African entity
Plinth-Cloud (Pty) Ltd, Reg. No. 2026/515142/07, Johannesburg.
Global rate card
USD primary pricing with GBP and ZAR equivalents for client convenience.