We rescue, modernize,
and grow the software
your business depends on.

Specialists in Ruby on Rails, React, and Python. We work with funded startups and operations-heavy businesses that have real software and real problems to solve.


10+ years

shipping production software

Never offshored

shipping production software

Rails • React • Python

shipping production software

"You inherited a codebase nobody understands."

We come in, read the code, and give you a clear picture of what it will take to move forward.

"Your last dev team disappeared mid-project."

We specialize in structured takeovers. Within a week we know the app better than anyone.

"Your internal tools are duct-taped together."

We build operational software that runs the operation — not just looks good in a demo.

“I am delighted to report that Ryan Fairweather and the team at Pixel Tree have delivered in spades.  Several hours per month are now saved by automating key reports…”

Lorne Markowitz, ConsultMD

Trusted by small and mid-sized teams in healthcare, services, and SaaS.

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WHAT WE DO


Code Rescue & Risk Assessment

A fixed-fee audit of your existing codebase. You get a written report in 7 dayscovering every risk, every debt item, and a prioritized roadmap to fix whatmatters.

Technical debt inventory and security vulnerability scan

Scalability and performance risk analysis

Prioritized remediation roadmap (quick wins vs. long-term)

30-minute debrief call with the engineer who did the review

From $4,500

Fixed fee - 7-day turnaround


Modernization & Ongoing Development

We take over your existing application and ship the roadmap your last teamcouldn't. Rails codebase nobody wants to touch? Legacy app slowing growth?We've been here before.

Day-rate or monthly retainer engagements

Codebase ownership and full knowledge transfer

Feature development against your product roadmap

Security hardening and performance optimization

From $15K/mo

Monthly retainer


Custom Software Build

Operational tools and internal platforms for established businesses. Not for idea-stage founders — for organizations with workflows to automate and teams to unblock.

Discovery, architecture planning, and tech stack selection

Full-stack development — Rails, React, Python

Internal tools, dashboards, and automation platforms

Handoff, documentation, and optional ongoing support

From $60k

Fixed-scope projects

Custom Build VS Off-the-Shelf: Why Custom Software Works for You

  • Own your assets, don’t rent them. Think of it as owning your house instead of renting a house.

  • Build only exactly what you need. Don’t pay a high subscription to a service you only use 10% of.

  • Scale up your team for free without having to buy expensive “seats” in other subscription models.

  • Differentiate yourself from the competition by building a unique workflow that your competitors can’t copy.

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Taste the City owner, Joanna Pariseau

Joanna Pariseau | CEO of Taste the City

“I approached Pixeltree with a sketch for a new food tasting business and in 6 weeks Pixeltree designed and built my vision! Since launch, I have expanded across Canada. I am attracting investors and even won the Queen's Entrepreneurship Competition!”

Why businesses choose Pixeltree

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    End-to-End Development

    We handle the full software lifecycle—from initial strategy and design to development, deployment, and ongoing support—ensuring a seamless and scalable solution.

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    User-Centred Design

    We build software around the user to ensure everything is intuitive, simple, and looks great.

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    Agile Process

    We use agile methodologies to stay flexible, deliver faster, and adapt quickly to your evolving needs.

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    Experienced Full-Stack Team

    Our developers and designers bring deep expertise across the entire tech stack to build robust, modern applications.

We specialize in Ruby on Rails, TypeScript, React JS, and Python.

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Schedule a free 30-minute call and see if we’re a good for your project.

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