SOLUTIONS - CUSTOM SOFTWARE
Custom software,
built your way.
Create operational apps + AI-powered tools designed to fit your business.
Get 3 ways to build - all AI-powered. Lower cost, faster + with full control.
66% FASTER THAN TRADITIONAL DEV · AUSTRALIA-BASED TEAM
Trusted by 240+ teams across Australia + globally
FASTER DELIVERY
vs. traditional custom
development.
BUILD PATHWAYS
DIY, done-for-you, or hybrid - your choice.
TO FIRST APP
Working application, deployed + in use.
WHITE-LABELLED
Your domain. Your brand. Your product.
* Based on internal benchmarks vs. typical 18-month custom development engagements.
WHAT WE DO
The software you're using wasn't built for your business.
We can design, build + support the software you actually need.
You’ve identified a gap: a system to replace, a new product, a need, or a better way of operating - but current options don't cut it.
Rayven is different. We're a combination of platform + team, here to help you to create the custom solutions you need who then support you long-term into the future as your technologies, needs + business change.
Why we're faster, better + lower cost.
Don't start from scratch: we balance customisability + capability with speed and long-term support.
Ready-to-go
from the start.
The Fragmented Enterprise Stack.
Integration
Storage
Streaming
Workflow
App Dev
Data Lake
Visualization
IoT / ML
SecurityOne platform with the capabilities of multiple technologies - united, ready + managed for you.
Customised for you.
Built for your needs - no bloat, no consultants, no lock-in.
THREE PATHWAYS
Three ways to build.
All on one platform.
However your team is set up - whether you have internal developers, want a turnkey solution, or want a partner to start you off and pass the keys - Rayven works the way you do.
Build it yourself.
On Rayven · no/low-code · self-serve
Your team designs, builds + ships custom applications on Rayven's no / low-code platform. Get the platform, training + support.
- ✓ Full access to all 5 platform layers
- ✓ Drag-and-drop visual builders
- ✓ AI agents, dashboards + workflows
- ✓ Onboarding, training + ongoing support
- ✓ Self-paced or guided
We build it for you.
Our team · turnkey delivery · fixed scope
Fixed price. Fixed scope. Fixed timeline. Australia-based. No surprises.
- ✓ Discovery + scoping workshop
- ✓ Design, build + testing by Rayven experts
- ✓ Fixed scope, fixed price, fixed timeline
- ✓ Live deployment + handover
- ✓ Ongoing support + iteration optional
Build it together.
Co-built · we kickstart · you extend
The best of both. Our team builds the foundation, transfers it to you, then your team can extend + evolve. Speed-up + full control.
- ✓ Discovery + co-design with your team
- ✓ Initial build + production deployment by us
- ✓ Knowledge transfer + training
- ✓ You own + extend going forward
- ✓ Optional ongoing support from Rayven
(Some of) what Rayven can build you.

OPERATIONAL
Operational software + control systems
Replace fragmented ops tools with custom applications that match your real-world processes. Connected, real-time, multi-site.

CUSTOMER-FACING
Customer portals + member apps
Branded customer apps, partner portals + member experiences - with their own dashboards, billing + comms, all on your domain.

AI + AGENTS
AI agents + AI-powered apps
AI agents that actually work -embedded anywhere, using your data, taking action. Get predictive ML + conversational analytics.
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DATA
Unified data platforms + pipelines
One platform connecting every system, ingesting every data type, structured + ready for use.
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FIELD + CAPTURE
Field apps + data capture
Mobile + tablet apps for inspection, capture, maintenance, work orders, safety + asset tracking. Online + offline.
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AUTOMATION
Cross-system automation + workflows
Multi-step processes spanning every system you have - triggered in real-time, with AI-guided decisions + human approval where needed.
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INTERNAL TOOLS
Internal tools + productivity apps
Replace spreadsheets, point tools + ageing internal systems with purpose-built apps for the way your team actually works. Admin tools, dashboards, approval flows, knowledge bases.

CONNECTED PRODUCTS
Connected products + IoT
Build software around your physical products: connected devices, sensors, telemetry, remote control, customer dashboards + service apps - your brand, your platform.
WHY PROJECTS FAIL
Why custom software projects go wrong + Rayven won't.
Traditional dev takes 12-24 months
By the time the software ships, the business has moved on. Specs are stale. Budget is gone. You are managing a build, not running operations.
SaaS does not fit how you work
Off-the-shelf tools force your business to bend to their model. The bits that matter most - your processes, your edge - never quite fit.
Low-code platforms hit a wall
Great for simple apps. The moment you need real integration, real data, or real AI, they fall apart and you are back to scratch.
AI projects do not reach production
Most stay stuck in proof-of-concept. The data is not ready, the model is not connected to anything, nobody owns the outcome.
Internal builds are expensive to run
Years of code, infrastructure + hires that have to be maintained forever. The team that built it leaves; the system slowly decays.
You cannot own what you cannot extend
Vendor-locked apps you cannot modify, white-label, host on your own infrastructure, or take with you. The platform owns your roadmap.
EBOOK DOWNLOAD
The New Rules of Operational Software.
Why industrial + asset-rich organisations are moving beyond legacy platforms to build faster, smarter operational systems.
Download our free eBook to discover how you can integrate + modernise your existing software and rapidly create your own operational applications - without ripping out current systems, assets + technology.
This eBook explores:
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How and why current software is holding you back + what you can do about it
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The 'Over-the-Top' approach and what it involves
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How OTT compares to existing approaches (timescale, cost + ROI)
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How to build the business case + roadmap for operational software
Discover how you can create future-fit applications + add AI in weeks.
COMPARE RAYVEN
Rayven vs. the alternatives.
How custom software built on Rayven compares to your other options - traditional development, packaged SaaS + standalone low-code tools.
| Traditional dev | Packaged SaaS | Low-code only | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to first working app | 2-12 weeks | 6-18 months | Instant (limited fit) | 4-12 weeks (limited) |
| Fits your business | Fully custom | Fully custom | Force-fit to vendor | Limited customisation |
| AI built-in | Yes - every layer | Build it yourself | Add-on, vendor-locked | Limited / external |
| Integration | Hundreds of connectors | Custom-coded each time | Vendor-specific only | Common SaaS only |
| Hosting + deployment | SaaS / Private / On-prem / Edge | Your responsibility | Vendor cloud only | Vendor cloud only |
| White-label + ownership | Full white-label | Yours to keep | Vendor brand | Vendor brand |
| Maintenance burden | Low - Rayven handles | High - forever | None (no control) | Medium |
| Build it yourself | Yes - DIY pathway | No | No | Yes |
What is custom application building?
Custom application building is the process of designing software specifically for the way your business operates - instead of forcing your operations to fit packaged SaaS, or building from scratch with code.
Rayven delivers custom applications three ways: built by you, built by us, or built together. All running on Rayven's unified platform - five integrated layers with AI built in.
Key facts
- Three pathways
- DIY, done-for-you, or hybrid - pick what suits your team.
- Typical timeline
- First working app in 2-12 weeks. Full deployment in 8-16 weeks.
- Deployment
- SaaS, private cloud, on-premise or edge - your data residency.
- AI built-in
- Predictive ML, gen AI + AI agents native to the platform.
- Ownership
- White-label as your own product. No vendor lock-in.
FAQs
Custom software, questions answered.
The questions CTOs, IT leaders + transformation directors ask most often.
What is custom application building?
Custom application building is the process of designing software specifically for how your organisation operates - rather than forcing your operations to fit packaged SaaS, or building everything from scratch with code. Rayven offers three pathways: DIY (your team builds on the platform), Done-for-you (our team builds end-to-end), or Hybrid (we build, then you extend). Talk to us about the right pathway for your project.
How long does custom software take to build with Rayven?
First working applications typically run in 2-12 weeks. Full production deployment is usually 8-16 weeks, depending on complexity, integration scope + your chosen pathway. Compare that to traditional custom development, which routinely takes 12-24 months. Get a scoping estimate.
How much does custom software cost on Rayven?
It depends on the pathway. DIY uses a platform subscription only - you can start free and scale as you build. Done-for-you projects are fixed-scope, fixed-price engagements - typically a fraction of traditional dev cost because Rayven’s platform delivers ~70% of the application out-of-the-box. Hybrid combines the two. Talk to us for a cost estimate.
Can I build my own custom application without coding?
Yes. Rayven’s platform is visual-first and low-code - you assemble integrations, workflows, dashboards, AI agents + apps using drag-and-drop builders. Developers can still drop into code where needed (HTML, JavaScript, custom logic), but the majority of building is no-code.
How is Rayven different from low-code platforms like OutSystems or Mendix?
Low-code platforms focus on the UI + workflow layer. Rayven includes those plus a unified data layer, full integration layer, AI native to the stack, and enterprise security + hosting - all in one platform. You don’t need separate tools for data, AI, integration or operations. And you can choose to have Rayven’s team deliver the build rather than doing it yourself.
Will Rayven integrate with our existing systems?
Yes. Rayven has hundreds of pre-built connectors (SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft, Oracle, Workday, Snowflake, Postgres, Cassandra, AWS, Azure, GCP, OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, Kafka + more), plus a custom integration framework for anything that is not there. Read more about the Rayven Integration Engine.
Can we white-label what is built on Rayven?
Yes. Every Rayven-built application can be deployed under your own domain, brand + visual identity - including login pages, emails + notifications. Your customers will not see Rayven anywhere unless you want them to. Talk to us about white-label delivery.
Where is custom software hosted?
Wherever you need it. Rayven supports SaaS (managed Azure), private cloud (your own AWS, Azure or GCP), on-premise + edge deployments. All four deployment models deliver identical platform functionality. Read about security, hosting + compliance.
Do we own what is built?
Yes. You own your configurations, data + the applications themselves. You can extend, modify + take what is built anywhere. Any questions? Talk to the team.
FREE ONLINE TOOL
Test your custom application readiness.
Get a plan in minutes.
Our AI-powered tool can rapidly pull together your custom application project plan, understand gaps + assess what data you need to make it a succes.
Try it now and get a personalised assessment with guidance on next steps.
Why Rayven costs less than enterprise solutions.
Businesses of all shapes and sizes need powerful systems, but not the cost and chaos that come with traditional enterprise software.
Rayven delivers the same outcomes as multiple, expensive enterprise technologies, but with a radically lighter footprint + much, much faster.
Everything you need in one platform.
Integration, storage, data processing, automation, AI + apps: one platform.
We own, build + run our own technology.
No resellers or third-party mark-ups; new capabilities are aligned to you.
Delivered for you by our specialists.
We design, build, deploy + support - no need for developers or consultants.
Start small then scale, infinitely.
Start small, expand across sites + teams without engineering or lock-in.
Rayven is loved by IT, Digital, Ops... everyone.
Rated 5/5 based on over 120 reviews across SourceForge, Capterra, GetApp, Software World, DEVPOST + G2.
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"A practical solution
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'Fast, reliable, and
developer-friendly.'Chloe, IT

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'Allows us to deliver
a remarkable number
of different energy
and IoT solutions.'
Gavin, CEO
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"A more user-friendly
alternative, eliminating
the heavy setups."
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"A versatile low-code
platform that
really delivers."
Marof, Outsourcing
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'The best balance
of no-code simplicity
and dev flexibility.'
Alexander, Developer
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'Easy IoT solutions.'

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"A practical solution
for connecting our
machinery and data."
Etiko, CEO, Machinery -
'Fast, reliable, and
developer-friendly.'Chloe, IT

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'Allows us to deliver
a remarkable number
of different energy
and IoT solutions.'
Gavin, CEO
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"A more user-friendly
alternative, eliminating
the heavy setups."
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"A versatile low-code
platform that
really delivers."
Marof, Outsourcing
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'The best balance
of no-code simplicity
and dev flexibility.'
Alexander, Developer
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'Switch to code when
needed is incredibly
useful.'
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"A true all-in-one
platform for
IT Teams."
Margarita,
IT Consultant -
'Rayven helps us
move from idea
to execution fast.'James, Mechanist

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'We see Rayven as
a key part of our
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Rob, CEO
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'Incredible for
monitoring our critical
medical storage.'
Tami, Pharmaceuticals
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"Fast automation, great
for fraud and
risk management."
Frank, Risk Manager,
Insurance
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'A powerful all-in-one
platform for building apps
and automations.'
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'Switch to code when
needed is incredibly
useful.'
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"A true all-in-one
platform for
IT Teams."
Margarita,
IT Consultant -
'Rayven helps us
move from idea
to execution fast.'James, Mechanist

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'We see Rayven as
a key part of our
digital transformation.'
Rob, CEO
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'Incredible for
monitoring our critical
medical storage.'
Tami, Pharmaceuticals
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"Fast automation, great
for fraud and
risk management."
Frank, Risk Manager,
Insurance
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'A powerful all-in-one
platform for building apps
and automations.'
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'Powerful adaptive
analytics &
predictive maintenance.'
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"Rayven services
the divide between
product and IT!"
Jeffrey, Product Supervisor,
Wholesale -
'Scalable low-code
platform that saves
dev teams time.'Prafull, Developer

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'The platform's flexibility
means we can address
a broad range of use cases.'Digital Manger

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'Powerful loT + AI platform
that simplifies complex
data management.'
Adam, Risk Manager, IT
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"Scales with you -
MVP vs. Production."
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'Rayven helped us
streamline operations
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Erin, Senior Manager
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'Powerful adaptive
analytics &
predictive maintenance.'
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"Rayven services
the divide between
product and IT!"
Jeffrey, Product Supervisor,
Wholesale -
'Scalable low-code
platform that saves
dev teams time.'Prafull, Developer

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'The platform's flexibility
means we can address
a broad range of use cases.'Digital Manger

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'Powerful loT + AI platform
that simplifies complex
data management.'
Adam, Risk Manager, IT
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"Scales with you -
MVP vs. Production."
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'Rayven helped us
streamline operations
across stores.'
Erin, Senior Manager
Custom software, your way.
Start building on Rayven yourself - free, no credit card. Or talk to our Australia-based team about scoping a done-for-you or hybrid build.
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