About

A software partner built on clear thinking and careful engineering.

Direct communication and code that stays yours, for startups, small businesses and enterprises worldwide.

Who we are

BrightonSolution builds custom software, web and mobile applications, cloud infrastructure and AI-powered features, and looks after them once they are live.

Our clients are spread across time zones, so we work remotely and in writing by default. You talk to the people doing the work, see working software early, and everything we produce lives in your repositories and accounts from the first day.

02What we believe

Five principles behind every decision.

The rules we apply when scoping, estimating and building, written down so you can hold us to them.

Clarity before code
We do not start building until the problem and the definition of done are agreed. The most expensive mistakes in software are misunderstandings, and they are cheapest to fix on paper.
Experienced people, close to the work
The people who understand the whole system build it, so nothing is lost between a planning team and a delivery team.
Build what the business needs
We recommend the simplest system that solves the problem, which is sometimes smaller than what was asked for. Features earn their place by being used.
Quality and security are not add-ons
They are how we work from the first commit, not a line item you can remove from a proposal.
Honest timelines, long-term choices
Estimates come with their assumptions attached, and you hear about changes as soon as we do. We choose technology that will still be well supported and easy to hire for in years.

03Who we work with

Three kinds of company, one way of working.

What changes is the shape of the engagement; how we run it stays the same.

Startups

Typically need: A first version that proves the idea without painting the company into a corner, on foundations that will not need rewriting at the first sign of growth.
How we adapt: A tight first release, pragmatic technology choices and a small team, so the budget goes into the product. Later we can hand over to an in-house team or build alongside it.

Small businesses

Typically need: Software that fits how the business actually runs: replacing spreadsheets, connecting the tools already in use, and a reliable team to call when something needs changing.
How we adapt: Options explained in plain language, estimates in writing and well-supported technology that is easy to maintain, with ongoing support once the first project is live.

Enterprises

Typically need: A dependable team for a specific system or initiative that has to work within existing architecture, security policies and procurement requirements.
How we adapt: We fit into your tooling, review processes and reporting cadence, and coordinate with internal teams and other vendors. Scope, access and responsibilities are agreed in writing first.

04Our work

Products we have designed, built and shipped.

Nine web projects, from a browser-based PDF toolbox to an e-commerce store and an event ERP, and ten Android apps published on Google Play as Brighton Solution.