We Design and Build Custom MVPs for Startups and Growing Businesses

We help small and mid-size companies replace spreadsheets and manual workflows with web apps that save time and unlock growth.

  • Best for teams of 5-200

  • From idea to launch in 8-12 weeks

  • Calgary-based team with clients across Canada and the US

Take 20 minutes to see if a custom tool will pay for itself.

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

Common problems (and solutions) facing startups and growing businesses

Too much time building spreadsheets, not enough time acting on insights


We design in‑app dashboards and smart export features that instantly generate the exact reports you need, freeing up hours for real decision‑making instead of manual data entry.

You have a great idea but don’t know how to turn it into an actual product.


We bridge the gap between vision and execution, translating your concept into clear designs and working software, no technical background required!

Paying for overpriced tools and endless seat licenses that you barely use.


We build lean, purpose‑built apps that do exactly what your business needs while saving you recurring costs and cutting long‑term overhead.

Pixeltree’s Software Services

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.

Pixeltree’s step-by-step process simplifies development and guides you every step of the way so you can feel confident in bringing your product to market.

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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. Not sure what you need to get started? A quick consultation can get you steered in the right direction.