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Software Engineering · Low-Code
Business apps in weeks, not months.
ERPNext, Nocobase, Supabase, AppWrite — custom business solutions built on open-source low-code platforms, tailored to your workflows and fully extensible.
ERPNext implementation & customisation
Nocobase setup & workflows
Supabase application development
AppWrite backend setup
Custom plugin development
Platform migration & upgrades
3×
Faster time-to-deploy
Weeks instead of months for business applications.
60%
Lower cost vs. custom code
Platform leverage reduces development spend significantly.
0
Vendor lock-in
Open-source platforms with full source code access.
6 wk
Avg deployment timeline
From requirements to production in about six weeks.
Why MetaDesign
Low-code done right — no lock-in, full control.
Open-source platforms, custom extensions, and a migration path when you outgrow them.
Teams shipping with MetaDesign
Selected work
Case studies.
Global E-Commerce Retailer
100%
Automated Workflow
10hrs
Saved per Week
Zero
VBA Dependencies
Cloud
Native Execution
CONFIGURE.
EXTEND.
DEPLOY.
ITERATE.
Internal Tools
Admin panels, approval workflows, and operational dashboards — deployed in days, not months.
CRM & Sales
Custom CRM with pipeline management, contact tracking, and automated follow-ups.
Financial Apps
Invoicing, expense management, and financial reporting built on ERPNext or custom platforms.
Inventory Systems
Stock management, barcode scanning, and reorder automation for retail and manufacturing.
Document Management
Approval workflows, version control, and compliance tracking for regulated industries.
Reporting Portals
Self-service reporting dashboards with real-time data from multiple sources.
Our Approach
Low-Code: Our Proven Process
01
Assess
Evaluate your requirements against platform capabilities. Recommend the best low-code platform for your use case.
02
Configure
Platform setup, workflow configuration, custom fields, and role-based access.
03
Extend
Custom modules, API integrations, and scripting where the platform needs extending.
04
Migrate
Data import from legacy systems with validation and parallel-run testing.
05
Train & support
User training, documentation, and ongoing support with platform upgrades.
01
Assess
Evaluate your requirements against platform capabilities. Recommend the best low-code platform for your use case.
02
Configure
Platform setup, workflow configuration, custom fields, and role-based access.
03
Extend
Custom modules, API integrations, and scripting where the platform needs extending.
04
Migrate
Data import from legacy systems with validation and parallel-run testing.
05
Train & support
User training, documentation, and ongoing support with platform upgrades.
Customer Value
Six places it pays back
in the first sprint.
Real outcomes our clients report within the first engagement cycle.
Faster time-to-market
Production-ready teams that ship from week one — no ramp-up lag.
Reduced technical risk
Architecture reviews, code audits, and security scans baked into every sprint.
Measurable velocity
Cycle time, PR throughput, and defect density tracked from day one.
Cost predictability
Fixed-price or capped T&M — no surprise invoices, ever.
Continuous improvement
Retros, post-mortems, and process refinement every sprint.
Knowledge transfer
Your team grows. Documentation, pair programming, and workshops included.
By the numbers
400+
Engineers worldwide
200+
Active clients
20yr
Pure-play software
94%
Client retention
Engagement models
Three ways to work with our Low-Code team.
Pick the shape that matches your risk and timeline. We will tell you which one is wrong for your situation — even if it’s the bigger one.
Low-Code Pod
A dedicated squad of senior engineers, tech leads, and QA delivering milestone-driven results with weekly demos and eval-gated merges.
- Dedicated engineering squad
- Weekly sprint demos
- Fixed monthly cadence
- Direct technical lead communication
BEST FOR
Build with a PodDedicated engineering squad
Hire Low-Code Engineers
Senior specialized engineers embedded into your existing team within two weeks. Your stack, your tools, your standups.
- 2-week onboarding ramp
- Time-zone aligned collaboration
- Direct Git & Jira integration
- Flexible monthly contracts
BEST FOR
Request Talent2-week onboarding ramp
Turnkey / MVP Build
Go from requirements to production-ready launch in 6–10 weeks with fixed scope, upfront pricing, and guaranteed delivery.
- Fixed-price & fixed-scope
- End-to-end architecture & build
- Complete source code ownership
- Post-launch warranty & support
BEST FOR
Start Your BuildFixed-price & fixed-scope
FAQ
Asked first, every time.
Don't see yours here? Send us the question — a principal engineer will reply within 24 hours.
ERPNext for ERP workflows, Nocobase for flexible business apps, Supabase for real-time backends, AppWrite for mobile backends, and NocoDB for database-driven tools. We recommend based on your requirements, team skills, and budget.
For 80% of business applications, yes. When complexity exceeds platform limits, we extend with custom Python, TypeScript, or API integrations. For the remaining 20%, we recommend a full-stack approach and architect for a clean migration path.
Yes. We provide hands-on training, documentation, and recorded walkthroughs. Open-source platforms mean no dependency on us — your team can modify workflows, add fields, and build reports independently.
Typically 50–70% less than equivalent custom development, with 3× faster delivery. The trade-off is some flexibility for edge cases — but for standard business workflows, low-code delivers identical outcomes at a fraction of the cost.
Yes. We architect for portability from day one — clean data models, API-first design, and documented business logic that transfers cleanly to a full-stack codebase when your complexity demands it.
Yes — retainer-based platform maintenance, version upgrades, custom module development, security patching, and user support. We scale support up or down based on your evolving needs.
Most business applications deploy in 4–6 weeks. Simple internal tools can be live in 2 weeks. Complex multi-module systems: 8–12 weeks. Low-code dramatically compresses the timeline compared to traditional development.
Open-source platforms benefit from community security audits and rapid patching. We implement role-based access controls, data encryption, regular security updates, and penetration testing. Self-hosted deployments give you full control over your data.
We deploy these open-source platforms strictly on private cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure VPCs). We enforce HTTPS/TLS, integrate with corporate SSO (SAML/OAuth), and restrict API access via WAF to ensure total enterprise data security.
Yes, while low-code platforms handle 80% of the work visually, our engineers write custom Python and JavaScript plugins within the Frappe framework to handle complex, bespoke business logic and third-party API integrations.
Launch your business app 3× faster with low-code.
Tell us about your project. We'll come back with a plan, a timeline, and the right team — no obligations.