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Desktop apps for Windows and Linux

We build desktop programs for a specific job — work tools, monitoring, hardware integration over COM/USB and with servers — complete with an installer and auto-updates.

from $1,990from 4 weeks
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01 What we do

Desktop apps for Windows and Linux — what the work includes

  • Work tools and control panels for staff
  • Programs that work with hardware over COM/USB
  • Real-time monitoring and consoles
  • Integration with a server, API and databases
  • Build into a single .exe with an installer
02 Who it’s for

Who this service is for

Most often clients come to us for
  • Companies that need a work tool on an operator's computer
  • Businesses where the program must work with hardware over USB/COM
  • Those who need a real-time monitor or control console
  • Teams for whom offline work without a browser and internet matters
  • Projects that need a single installable .exe for staff
Common tasks
Operator workstation with a control panelBridge program between hardware (COM/USB) and a serverReal-time event and status monitorDesktop client for your web service or APIBuild into a single .exe with installer and auto-updatesCross-platform version for Windows and Linux
03 Pricing

What’s included — from $1,990

We fix the price before we start. On average around 30% below studio market rates.

  • Interface and scenario design
  • Cross-platform build (Windows/Linux)
  • Connection to hardware and the backend
  • A month of support after launch
≈ −30% vs market averageWe give the exact quote and timeline after a short brief. The price includes launch and the first month of support.
04 Examples

What it looks like in practice

Typical examples of tasks and solutions in this area. Specific cases and quotes are discussed individually for your project.

Example

Desktop bridge to hardware

They needed to link a USB device to the network and give the operator a monitor. We built a Windows program: COM/USB connection, a live monitor and settings, all in one .exe. Typically this removes manual operations and errors.

Example

Operator workstation

The goal was to replace a set of scattered utilities with a single window. We built a desktop app with a panel, statuses and a log, synced with the server. As a rule, operator speed grows noticeably.

Example

Real-time monitor

The client needed a screen with live events. We built a lightweight desktop app with network updates and notifications. Most often such a monitor saves time on supervision.

05 How we work

Transparent, step by step

01

Brief

We map out the task, goals and constraints. Free of charge.

02

Quote & plan

We fix scope, price and timeline before we start.

03

Build

Design, development and testing with regular updates.

04

Launch & support

We ship the result and keep supporting it afterwards.

06 FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a desktop program cost?
From $1990 for the first working version. The final price depends on features and hardware integrations.
Which systems do you build for?
Primarily Windows; if needed, we also build for Linux from the same codebase.
Can you connect hardware over USB/COM?
Yes, we work with modems, controllers and other devices over COM/USB ports.
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