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on-demand

software development

We build on-demand platforms across services, delivery, and home-based marketplace models — real-time matching, live tracking, ratings, and mobile money payments designed for African operational realities. If your business model runs on supply meeting demand in real time, we know how to build it.

what we build

  • Customer app — request, track, and pay for services
  • Provider / driver app — accept jobs, navigate, collect payment
  • Dispatcher and ops dashboard with live map view
  • Dynamic pricing and surge management engine
  • Ratings, reviews, and trust and safety system
  • Wallet and mobile money payout for service providers
  • Scheduled and recurring bookings engine
  • City-by-city expansion and zone management tools

challenges we solve

  • Matching logic that is manual, slow, or poorly optimised for driver proximity
  • Cash handling friction and loss where mobile money is available
  • No real-time ETA visibility leaving customers in the dark
  • High provider churn from poor earnings transparency and slow payouts
  • City expansion blocked by inability to configure zones independently

typical tech stack

React NativeNode.jsPostgreSQLRedisGoogle Maps PlatformWebSocketsM-PesaFirebase Push

frequently asked questions

Can you build an Uber-like platform for our on-demand service business?

Yes. We build the full stack: customer app, provider app, and ops dashboard — with matching algorithm, live map, dynamic pricing, and payment flows tailored to your service type and city.

How do you handle real-time matching and location updates at scale?

We use Redis geospatial indexes for fast proximity queries and WebSocket connections for real-time location streaming from provider apps. The matching logic runs server-side with configurable rules.

Can you build a home services marketplace (cleaning, plumbing, etc.)?

Yes. Home services require scheduled bookings rather than instant matching, plus category browsing, provider verification, and review systems — all within our scope.

What's the minimum team and timeline for an on-demand MVP?

A focused MVP — one service type, one city, customer and provider apps, basic ops dashboard — typically takes 12–16 weeks with a 2-person team.

start a project

Minimum engagement: 1-week (40-hour) trial. Typical follow-on projects start around $1,500 USD.