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cthroo. Websites & apps, Sydney

Sydney /For founders

App and MVP development for founders with an idea.

No technical co-founder? You don’t need one to start. Cthroo designs and builds web apps, SaaS products and marketplaces in Sydney, from the first sketch to real users. We’ve launched seven products of our own, so we build yours the way an owner would.

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01 /Proof

Seven products, live.
All ours.

We don’t just build for founders; we are founders. Every product below was designed, built and launched by us, and it’s still running.

  • Baby registry platform

    NestBub

    A universal baby registry: parents add gifts from any retailer to one shareable link, with Wishing Well notes, gift cards and gift tracking. Marketed in Australia and the UK.

  • Payroll SaaS

    CleverSlip

    Create and email professional payslips, with templates for 20+ countries, bulk generation and an API.

  • Event photo sharing

    PartyLab

    Guests scan one QR code to add their photos and videos to a shared wedding or party gallery. No app, no sign-up.

  • Invoicing SaaS

    CleverInvo

    Invoices for freelancers and businesses, with 50+ templates, multi-currency, email delivery and a client portal.

  • Wedding registry

    CleverRegistry

    Gifts from any store, RSVPs, a Wishing Well and thank-you tracking in one registry couples can share.

  • Online celebrations

    GenderReveal.live

    Personal online gender reveal pages with playful reveals, guest predictions and wishes from everyone who can’t be there.

  • AI image generation

    Imagily

    Turn text descriptions into images with AI, right in the browser. No downloads required.

02 /What we build

If it runs in a browser, we can build it.

Our stack: Next.js · TypeScript · PostgreSQL · Prisma · Stripe · Docker · AI APIs

03 /How it works

From idea to launch.

  1. 01

    Free idea session

    We pressure-test the idea with you: who it’s for, the one problem it must solve, and the smallest version worth launching.

    You get: a written scope for version one

  2. 02

    Prototype

    Clickable screens of the core journey, so you can test it with real users, partners or investors before production code.

    You get: a prototype you can share

  3. 03

    Build the first version

    Accounts, payments, the core feature, an admin panel and emails. Built on a stack that grows with you.

    You get: a live product on your own accounts

  4. 04

    Launch and grow

    A launch site, analytics and SEO, then improvements driven by what users actually do.

    You get: a product, and a partner who stays

04 /Your options

Four ways to build version one.

Find a technical co-founder
Can take months to find, and costs a large share of your company.
Offshore development shop
Cheaper hourly rates, but time zones, hand-offs and specs that get built to the letter.
No-code tools
Fast for a prototype, but limits, platform fees and lock-in arrive as soon as you grow.
Cthroo
A small senior team in Sydney that has launched its own products. You own the code from day one.

Pricing

Let’s talk.

Every product is different, so the price is worked out with you. The idea session is free, and you’ll have a fixed quote for the first version in writing before anything is built.

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What shapes the price

  • How many types of users (for example customers, providers and admins)
  • Payments, subscriptions or payouts
  • Integrations with other software
  • AI features and the data behind them
  • Admin tools and reporting
  • Web only, or web plus mobile

05 /Questions

What founders ask first.

Do I need a technical co-founder to build my startup?

No. Many founders start with a development partner to build and launch the first version, then hire or bring on a technical co-founder once the idea has traction. We hand over clean code and documentation either way.

How long does it take to build an MVP?

It depends on what version one must do. We scope it with you in the free idea session, keep the first version as small as it can be while still being useful, and you get a timeline in writing with the quote.

How much does it cost to build an app in Sydney?

Every product is different, so pricing is worked out with you. The idea session is free, and you get a fixed quote for the first version in writing before anything is built.

Who owns the code and the intellectual property?

You do. The code, accounts, domains and data are set up in your name and handed over in writing at launch.

Can you work from my existing designs, prototype or code?

Yes. We can start from designs, a no-code prototype or an existing codebase, after a quick review of what’s worth keeping.