Quotes that are ten times apart
One firm says $8,000, another says $80,000, and nobody explains the gap. Our blueprint ends in one fixed number with the scope written down.
Toronto software development company
Custom software development in Toronto, at a fixed price
Ojastra is a Toronto software development company for businesses that have outgrown spreadsheets, WhatsApp groups and tools that don't talk to each other. We build the system your team actually needs, for one price agreed before work starts.
You own the code and the accounts from day one, and you see a working version every week, so you never pay for progress you can't check.
Fixed price. You own the code. A working demo every week.
Sound familiar?
Your team types the same data three times
Orders go into a spreadsheet, then the accounting tool, then an email. We connect those tools or replace them with one system.
Off-the-shelf software does 60% of the job
You pay for five subscriptions and still run the business from Excel. Custom software fits the way you already work.
A developer who disappeared
Half-built code, no access to the repository and nobody who can explain it. We take it over, make it stable and hand everything back to you.
What we build for Toronto businesses
Internal tools that replace spreadsheets
Job trackers, operations dashboards, inventory, scheduling and simple CRMs, built around how your team works today.
Customer portals and booking systems
Clients log in, book, pay and check status without calling your office.
Integrations between the tools you already pay for
CRM, QuickBooks or Xero, Shopify, Stripe and your ERP, so data is entered once and shows up everywhere.
AI where it pays for itself
Calls answered and booked, quotes drafted from your own price sheet, documents filed and leads followed up in minutes.
Web and mobile apps for your customers
Ordering, booking and account apps for iPhone, Android and the web, built from one codebase where that saves you money.
Rescues of abandoned or AI-built apps
We audit what exists, fix what's broken, secure it and put it into production, or tell you honestly when a rebuild is cheaper.
Why work with a Toronto team
We're based in Toronto and work across the GTA, from Mississauga to Markham. That means meetings in person when they help, your time zone for every call, and invoices in Canadian dollars.
Some projects also qualify for help. Genuinely new technical work may be eligible for SR&ED tax credits or NRC IRAP support, and businesses with $1M or more in revenue may be able to finance AI and digital projects through BDC's LIFT program. We write the technical documentation; your accountant or BDC confirms eligibility.
What it costs
Fixed prices in Canadian dollars. The blueprint fee is credited in full when you go ahead with the build.
| What you get | Price (CAD) | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| BlueprintWorkflow map, key screens, fixed quote and build schedule. 100% credited to the build. | $1,500 | About 1 week |
| One automation or integrationCalls answered and booked, quotes from your price sheet, orders keyed into your ERP, two tools synced. | $5K–$12K | 2–4 weeks |
| Internal tool that replaces spreadsheetsOps dashboard, job tracker, CRM, inventory or scheduling. | $12K–$40K | 4–10 weeks |
| Customer-facing web or mobile appBooking, ordering, client portal or marketplace. | $20K–$60K | 6–12 weeks |
| Care planHosting, monitoring, fixes and small changes. | From $500/month | Monthly |
Every price is fixed after the blueprint. If you change the scope, we agree the new price in writing before we build it. See all prices.
How we work
1. Plan
A free written plan within 48 hours, then a one-week blueprint ($1,500, credited to the build) that ends in one fixed price and a schedule.
2. Build
A working link to click every week. Milestone payments, no hourly surprises. Scope changes are priced in writing before we build them.
3. Care
You own the code and accounts from day one. Optional care plan from $500 a month for hosting, fixes and small changes.
Software we built and run
pickup.kitchen
Our own live ordering and meal-plan platform for food businesses.
- Each kitchen gets its own storefront on a subdomain or custom domain
- Stripe payments and a Shopify POS integration
- Live order tracking, delivery routes and a driver app
Naina
An AI coaching app we took from idea to paid MVP.
- Upload screenshots, get a score and the top fixes
- Email one-time-code sign-in and a paid pass
- AI output checked by its own test suite
Questions owners ask us
How much does custom software development cost in Toronto?
Most projects fall between $5,000 and $60,000 CAD. One automation or integration is usually $5K–$12K, an internal tool that replaces spreadsheets $12K–$40K, and a customer-facing web or mobile app $20K–$60K. A one-week blueprint ($1,500, credited to the build) ends in one fixed price.
How long does a custom software project take?
Two to four weeks for a single automation, four to ten weeks for an internal tool and six to twelve weeks for a customer-facing app. You get a working link to click from the first week or two.
Who owns the code?
You do, from day one. The code lives in your GitHub account and the software runs on hosting accounts in your name. If you stop working with us, nothing is held back.
Is custom software better than an off-the-shelf tool?
Not always. If a $50-a-month tool does 90% of the job, we'll tell you to buy it. Custom software pays off when you're paying for several tools, re-keying data between them, or bending your process around software that doesn't fit.
Can you take over a project another developer started?
Yes. We start with a short audit of the code, hosting and accounts, then give you a fixed price to finish, fix or rebuild. You get the findings in writing either way.
Do you only work with Toronto companies?
No. We meet GTA clients in person, and we build for businesses across Canada and the US over video calls with the same weekly demos.
Could my project qualify for SR&ED, IRAP or BDC funding?
It may. SR&ED and IRAP cover work with real technical uncertainty, and BDC LIFT finances AI and digital adoption for businesses with $1M or more in revenue. We prepare the technical write-up; confirm eligibility with your accountant, NRC or BDC before you count on it.
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