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Custom Software That Works for Your Business

We build internal tools that streamline operations, reduce admin, and empower your team to scale. Stop fighting off-the-shelf limitations and start leveraging software designed for how you work.

  • Streamlined Workflow Automation
  • Spreadsheet & Manual Task Replacement
  • Secure, Insightful Dashboards
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Why Choose Custom Software?

Off-the-shelf solutions often mean compromising. We build software that's a perfect fit for your business, driving efficiency and growth.

Workflow Automation

Eliminate repetitive tasks and streamline your operations with custom automation solutions tailored to your unique business processes.

Custom Dashboards

Gain real-time insights with intuitive dashboards that visualize your key data, helping you make smarter, faster business decisions.

Secure Integrations

Connect your existing tools and platforms seamlessly. We build robust and secure API integrations to ensure smooth data flow.

Our Core Development Services

We craft powerful internal tools and automations designed to solve your unique business challenges and boost productivity.

Custom Dashboards

Real-time insights for HR, CRM, sales, and operations. Make data-driven decisions with bespoke visualizations.

Custom Dashboards

Move beyond generic reports and cluttered spreadsheets. We design and build custom data dashboards that consolidate your most critical KPIs into a single, intuitive interface. By connecting directly to your business's data sources—be it databases, APIs, or third-party services—we provide a real-time, actionable overview of performance. This enables managers and teams to identify trends, spot opportunities, and address issues proactively, fostering a data-driven culture. Our dashboards are tailored to specific roles, ensuring every team member sees the information that matters most to them.

Workflow & Job Trackers

Streamline project management and daily tasks with custom-built trackers that fit your exact workflow.

Workflow & Job Trackers

Manual tracking is a bottleneck to growth. We build digital job and workflow trackers that digitize and automate your unique operational processes. From client onboarding and project management to production pipelines and service delivery, our custom solutions provide end-to-end visibility. Eliminate lost paperwork, reduce human error, and ensure accountability with features like status updates, automated notifications, role-based permissions, and detailed audit trails. The result is a more efficient, predictable, and scalable operation.

ERP-Lite Systems

Get the core ERP benefits without the complexity. Tailored for SMEs for inventory, orders, and customer data.

ERP-Lite Systems

Full-scale ERPs are often too complex and expensive for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises. We create 'ERP-Lite' systems that provide the essential, high-impact features you need without the bloat. By focusing on your core processes—such as inventory management, order processing, customer relationship management (CRM), and HR workflows—we deliver a centralized, streamlined system that acts as your business's single source of truth. This approach provides the organizational benefits of an ERP, like improved data accuracy and operational efficiency, but in a package that is perfectly sized and priced for your growing business.

API Integrations

Connect disparate systems like Xero, WhatsApp, Slack, and Google Workspace for seamless data flow.

API Integrations

Your business relies on a suite of powerful tools, but they often operate in silos. We specialize in building robust API integrations that bridge these gaps, creating a seamless, automated flow of information between your essential platforms. Whether it's syncing accounting data from Xero, automating customer communication via WhatsApp, creating alerts in Slack, or managing files in Google Workspace, our integrations eliminate manual data transfer, reduce errors, and unlock new levels of efficiency. Let your software talk to each other, so your team can focus on what they do best.

About Us

We Don’t Just Code. We Collaborate.

At Dot Dot Dash, we believe that the best software solutions are born from true partnership. Our mission is to deeply understand your business—your challenges, your goals, your unique way of working—to build custom applications that feel like a natural extension of your team.

We're a passionate team of South African developers and strategists committed to delivering not just functional code, but impactful tools that drive efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and empower your business to achieve more.

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Flexible Packages for Every Stage

Whether you're starting small or aiming for enterprise-level workflow automation, we have a custom software development package that aligns with your goals and budget.

Booster Pack
Ideal Start

Perfect for tackling a single, critical pain point with a focused custom tool or workflow automation.

  • 1 Core Custom Tool/Workflow
  • Streamlined Admin Task Automation
  • Essential Feature Set
  • Basic Onboarding & Support
  • Up to 5 Users
Most Popular
Break Away Growth
Most Popular

Comprehensive solution to upgrade key operations and integrate systems for significant efficiency gains.

  • Multiple Custom Tools (2-3)
  • Custom Dashboard & Reporting
  • 1-2 Key API Integrations
  • Role-Based Access Control
  • Full Project Management
  • Up to 20 Users
Blast Off Scale
Enterprise Ready

For businesses aiming for large-scale transformation with complex, interconnected custom software systems.

  • Full Suite of Custom Applications
  • Advanced System Integrations (ERP, CRM etc.)
  • Scalable Cloud Architecture
  • Comprehensive Training & Rollout Strategy
  • Dedicated Support & Maintenance Plan
  • Unlimited Users (within reason)

Let’s Build Something Custom

Let's discuss how custom software can transform your operations. Fill out the form, or connect with us directly.