Software built to help you win.
Contendo builds custom apps, automations, and AI systems for businesses that want an edge on their competition. Fixed scope, fixed price, shipped on time.
What we build
We handle the whole job, from design through deployment and handoff, and we leave you with documentation your team can use.
Apps
Web and mobile products built from the ground up, or the internal tool your team currently runs out of spreadsheets.
- Web apps & dashboards
- Mobile (iOS / Android)
- APIs & integrations
Automations
Cut the repetitive work. We connect the systems you already pay for so they run without someone babysitting them.
- Workflow & back-office automation
- Data pipelines & syncs
- Scheduled jobs, alerts, reporting
AI Implementation
AI that does real work inside your business, built around your data and the way you already operate.
- Assistants & agents on your data
- Document & email processing
- LLM integration into existing software
How a project works
Call
A 30 minute conversation about what you need and what it should do for the business.
Scope & price
You get a written scope with a fixed price and a timeline. You know the cost before we start.
Build
You see working software every week and talk directly with the people building it.
Ship & support
We deploy it, document it, and hand it over. Ongoing support is available if you want it.
Why the name
Contendo is Latin for "I strive" or "I compete." That is the point of the software we build: it should make your business faster, leaner, and harder to beat. Whatever the platform or integration, we design it, ship it, and stand behind it. Nothing is outsourced.
Common questions
What does Contendo build?
Custom web and mobile applications, internal tools, workflow automation, data pipelines, and AI systems such as assistants, agents, and document processing built on your own data.
How much does a custom software project cost?
Every project gets a written scope with a fixed price and timeline before work starts. Small automations start in the low thousands of dollars; full applications are scoped individually. You know the total cost up front.
How long does a project take?
Automations and integrations typically ship in one to three weeks. Custom applications usually take four to twelve weeks depending on scope. You see working software every week.
Do you work with businesses outside Houston?
Yes. Contendo is based in Houston, Texas and works with clients anywhere. Projects run remotely with regular calls and weekly demos.
Who owns the code?
You do. On final payment you receive full ownership of the source code, documentation, and any accounts created for the project.
Do you offer support after launch?
Yes. Every project is handed over documented and deployed. Ongoing support and maintenance is available on a monthly or as-needed basis.
Tell us what you need built
Send a few lines about the problem you want solved. You will hear back within one business day.
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