Software and app development · Michigan
Software development company in Michigan that ships in 5 to 10 weeks
Need a software development company in Michigan that ships? We build custom software, web apps and mobile apps for auto and mobility suppliers, distributors, manufacturers and startups, working remotely from San Francisco. Most builds cost $7,000 to around $30,000, the first release lands in 5 to 10 weeks, and the code is yours.
Written scope and quote after the call. NDA on request. You own the code.
Teams we have built software for
Book us if you need a portal, plant tool or MVP your OEM customers or pilot users can use in about 7 weeks, priced in writing before work starts.
Our team is 16 in-house engineers in San Francisco plus 30+ remote specialists. Most of Michigan is three hours ahead of us, the western Upper Peninsula two, and our day overlaps yours either way. Citi, Spirit Airlines and the Miami Dolphins run on software we built.
Apps and software we build for Michigan businesses
Auto and mobility suppliers
Your OEM wants lot traceability and inspection photos, and your team builds the report by hand each week.
We build a plant-floor inspection and traceability app that produces the customer report from live data.
Mobility, EV and energy startups
Your pilot customers are ready, but you have test results in spreadsheets and no product they can log into.
We build an MVP with one workflow, user accounts and a dashboard, ready for pilot customers in weeks.
Distributors and industrial sales teams
Quotes, follow-ups and customer history live in inboxes, so deals slip when a rep is out.
We build a custom CRM tied to your ERP with quote tracking, reminders and a full account history.
Transport and fleet operators
Pricing group or charter jobs takes days of back-and-forth before the customer gets a number.
We build a quoting engine with your pricing rules and online deposits, the approach that took Spirit Airlines' group quotes from 3 days to 40 minutes.
Planning something like this in Michigan? The first call is free and you leave with a clear next step.
Get a free project quoteWhat does it cost to hire our software development company in Michigan?
$7,000 to around $25,000-$30,000
Our own price for a Michigan build, project-based or hourly, in writing before any work starts. Design, the build, testing, store launch and a handover in your name are included; the pricing page lists what is in and out.
How to compare app development companies in Michigan
Ask every firm on your Michigan shortlist for a written price, launch times on named projects, who writes the code, and whose name the code and store accounts are in. Our answers: $7k to $30k, a first release in 5 to 10 weeks, Shivam Pujara's in-house team, and everything in your name. The full list is in how to choose a software development company.
Builds closest to what Michigan businesses need
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How a build works, from first call to handover
Across our published builds the first release shipped in 5 to 10 weeks, with a median of 7. Integrations and compliance work add more time than screens do. See how long our builds took.
Free 30-minute project call, then written scope and quote, then design you approve, then build with weekly demos, then test and launch, then handover you own, then support when you need it.
Get a free project quoteWhat clients say
“They translated very complex operational processes into software that feels simple for our team to use.”
“Communication was clear, timelines were realistic, and the final product matched what was scoped.”
“Working with [our team] was the best decision we made in this process. We went from a 6 month development cycle to a 10 week timeline.”
What do you want to build in Michigan?
For Michigan clients we build mobile apps, web apps and SaaS, AI features, custom software, MVPs and CRM setups.
Why Michigan suppliers hire our software engineering team
Selling to an automaker or a tier 1? Your customer sets the rules: scorecards, traceability, security questionnaires and data formats. We build the internal tools and supplier portals that produce those answers without a late night in Excel. Outside the auto chain, Michigan distributors usually need the gap between the ERP and the sales team closed with a custom CRM, the kind of system that cut Edge Case Capital's memo prep from six hours to 90 minutes.
Building a mobility or energy startup out of Detroit, Ann Arbor or Willow Run? You need an MVP that pilot customers can actually use, not a deck. We cut it to one user type and one core workflow, ship it in weeks, and show you a working demo every week along the way. When it is done, you get the code, the accounts, a recorded walkthrough and written documentation, ready for your first in-house hire.
How to hire an app developer in Michigan: 4 things to settle first
- What do our OEM customers require from the software?
OEM data formats and security questionnaires belong in the written scope, so the first release passes them.
- How fast must we report a data breach?
Michigan's Identity Theft Protection Act (MCL 445.72) requires notice without unreasonable delay. Logging decides how fast you can act.
- Will Michigan tax the software we sell?
Under RAB 2023-10, remotely accessed software is not a taxable retail sale and custom software is exempt. Useful if you plan a SaaS product.
- Are scope, price and ownership in writing?
Milestones and the price on paper before work starts, with code and accounts in your name. Our pricing page shows what moves a build from $7,000 toward $30,000.
Which Michigan laws change how your app is built?
The Michigan rules we design consent screens, data retention and breach logging around. A planning summary, not legal advice.
| Rule | What it means for the build |
|---|---|
| Consumer privacy law | No comprehensive consumer privacy law in force as of 2026-10-31. Apps serving users in other states still need to meet those states' rules, and sector laws (health, finance, children) apply regardless. |
| Data breach notification | MCL 445.72 (Identity Theft Protection Act): notice deadline without unreasonable delay. We build audit logs that show what data was touched, so notice can be accurate and on time. |
| Sales tax on SaaS | not taxable: RAB 2023-10: remotely accessed software not downloaded is not a taxable retail sale; custom software and separately stated customization exempt; downloaded prewritten software taxable.. Relevant if you will sell your app as a subscription. |
| Time zone | Eastern and Central. Our team works from San Francisco (Pacific), with remote specialists covering other hours, so Michigan working hours overlap with ours every weekday. |
Checked 2026-10-31 against state sources; confirm with counsel before launch.
Engineers you can talk to
16 in-house engineers plus 30+ remote specialists, and 44 published builds with the results each client saw.
Alpit PatelFounder and CEOEngineering is led by co-founder and CTO Shivam Pujara.Software development company in Michigan: questions people ask
How much does it cost to build an app in Michigan?
A typical app or web app with us costs $7,000 to around $25,000 to $30,000, whether you are in Detroit, Grand Rapids or Marquette. A one-workflow MVP or plant tool sits near the low end; supplier portals with several roles, ERP integration or payments move toward the top. You get a written price after a free 30-minute call.
How long does it take to build an MVP or custom app?
Count the 44 builds we publish and the first release lands between week 5 and week 10, usually around week 7. Edge Case Capital's CRM shipped in 6 weeks. The fastest route to an MVP is one user type and one core workflow, shipped to pilot customers, then extended from real feedback. We agree that scope in writing before work starts.
Can you build software for a Michigan auto supplier?
Yes, for the business side of production: inspection and quality apps, lot and serial traceability, supplier portals for OEM customers, and dashboards combining machine and ERP data. We do not write vehicle, embedded or PLC code. If your customer requires a data format or security questionnaire, we put it in the written scope so the first release meets it.
What Michigan laws apply to a custom app?
Michigan's Identity Theft Protection Act requires breach notice without unreasonable delay, so logging and alerts matter from the first release. On tax, Michigan treats remotely accessed software as non-taxable and exempts custom software, which helps if you sell a subscription product. We flag anything else that applies to your app on the free call and write it into the scope.
Do I need a Michigan-based developer, or can a remote team do it?
We work remotely and have no Michigan office. Most of the state is three hours ahead of our San Francisco team; four Upper Peninsula counties on the Wisconsin border are on Central time, two hours ahead. Either way you get a weekly demo, a staging link to test on the floor, and a written scope before any work.
How do I choose a software development company in Michigan?
Ask for the same things from every candidate: published builds with named clients and results, the people who will write your code, a written scope and price, and code and accounts in your name. For supplier work, ask how they handle OEM requirements. Pick the team that gives clear written answers and shows a working demo every week.
Does it cost anything to put an app on Google Play?
Yes, a one-time $25 registration fee for a Google Play developer account, and Apple charges $99 a year if you also want the App Store. Both accounts should be registered to your company, not to the developer, so you keep control of the listing and its reviews. We prepare the store listing and the submission and walk your team through each step.
Does it cost money to keep an app running?
Yes, though usually far less than the build. You pay for hosting, the Apple developer program at $99 a year if you are on the App Store, and any paid services such as maps, email or payments. Changes and fixes cost developer time. With us, support after launch is optional and billed per hour, so you only pay for work you ask for.
Should I hire a freelancer or a software development company?
A freelancer can suit a small, well-defined job. A company makes more sense when the build needs design, back end, mobile and testing together, or when you cannot have the project stall because one person gets sick or busy. We put a team on your build with weekly demos and a written scope, and you own the code either way.
Who owns the code if we hire an outside team first and build in-house later?
You do, from the start. The code, app store and hosting accounts are in your name, and at handover you get a recorded video walkthrough plus written documentation. Your first in-house engineer can pick it up from there. If you want us on call afterwards, support is optional and billed per hour.
More answers from our engineers
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Sources
- Michigan Legislature, MCL 445.72 (Identity Theft Protection Act, breach notice), checked Nov 3, 2026
- Michigan Department of Treasury, Revenue Administrative Bulletin 2023-10 (software and sales and use tax), checked Nov 3, 2026
- 49 CFR 71.5, Eastern-Central time zone boundary (four Upper Peninsula counties on Central time), checked Oct 31, 2026
- aibrevo published build results (Edge Case Capital, Spirit Airlines), checked Nov 3, 2026
Free project call
Building an app in Michigan? Pick a time for your free call.
Tell us what you want to build, then choose a 30-minute slot. You leave the call with the scope, the risks and a realistic timeline, and a written quote follows. Typical builds run $7,000 to around $25,000-$30,000.
- A written scope and price before any work starts
- First release in 5 to 10 weeks on our 44 published builds
- Code and accounts in your name from the first commit
- NDA on request, signed before you share details
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- Jot down what the app should do: who uses it, the three or four things it must handle, and any deadline.
- Have examples handy: apps you like, sketches or screenshots, and the tools it needs to connect to.
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