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Software Development Company in Charleston, SC
Code and Trust is a Charleston-based software development company, headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, SC since 2018. We build custom web applications, mobile apps, and MVPs for Charleston businesses. Most large builds are fixed-price, with a monthly retainer after launch. Full IP transfer on delivery.
Software development company serving Charleston, SC
Code and Trust is a software development company headquartered in Mt Pleasant, SC, serving the Charleston metro since 2018. We build custom web apps, mobile apps, and MVPs for local businesses, regional enterprises, and federal contractors. Most large builds are fixed-price, with a monthly retainer after launch. Full IP transfer. No recurring licensing fees.
What software services does Code and Trust offer in Charleston?
Code and Trust delivers five services from its Mt. Pleasant, SC headquarters: custom software development, mobile app development (iOS and Android), MVP development, legacy modernization, and AI implementation. Every engagement is scoped in writing before any code is written. Most large builds are fixed-price, with a monthly retainer after launch.
Custom Software Development
Full-stack web apps, APIs, and internal tools built to your spec, with a written scope before any code. Most large builds are fixed-price, with a monthly retainer after launch. Full IP transfer on delivery.
Learn more →Mobile App Development
iOS and Android apps via React Native: one codebase, both platforms. Field-worker apps, consumer apps, extensions of your existing web product.
Learn more →MVP Development
Software built against scope-agreed milestones. Most large builds are fixed-price, with a monthly retainer after launch. Code and Trust has built MVPs and production software for Charleston-area and national founders since 2018.
Learn more →Legacy Modernization
Replace outdated software with a modern, maintainable codebase, with a written handoff document.
Learn more →AI Implementation
Custom AI workflows and automations that cut manual costs by 30–60%. Audit-first: we scope only what demonstrably improves your operations.
Learn more →Portals, internal tools, and dashboards built around how your team works fall under our custom application development services.
Mobile app development in Charleston, SC
Code and Trust builds iOS and Android mobile apps for Charleston businesses using React Native: one cross-platform codebase for both platforms. Field-worker apps, consumer apps, healthcare mobile tools. Kick-offs can happen in person at our Mt Pleasant, SC office when the engagement calls for it.
Charleston businesses launching mobile apps benefit from working with a local firm that can meet in person for requirements, demos, and UAT sessions, without the travel friction of remote-only shops.
Code and Trust has launched React Native apps for field inspection teams, logistics platforms, healthcare providers, and consumer products. Mobile engagements start with a written scope and include App Store + Play Store submission. Most large builds are fixed-price, with a monthly retainer after launch.
MVP software development in Charleston, SC
Code and Trust builds MVP software from our Mt. Pleasant, SC office, serving Charleston founders and product teams. Prototype, staging, and deployment milestones are agreed in the written scope. We have built MVPs and production software for clients since 2018, across SaaS, healthcare, logistics, and consumer verticals.
Charleston's startup and founder ecosystem has grown significantly. DigSouth, Harbor Entrepreneur Center, and The Charleston Digital Corridor all support early-stage companies that need software built quickly and correctly the first time.
The Code and Trust MVP model is explicit: a written scope and an agreed price before any code is written, staging milestones agreed for the scope, and full source code and IP ownership on delivery.
Why choose a Charleston software development company?
Code and Trust is based in Mt Pleasant, SC. Most work is delivered remotely, and Charleston clients can meet us in person at our Mt Pleasant, SC office when the engagement calls for it.
In-person meetings
Kick-offs, demos, and stakeholder reviews can happen in person at our Mt Pleasant, SC office when the engagement calls for it.
Public-sector work
We have come into public-sector work as a subcontractor through a prime contractor and by responding to RFPs.
How Code and Trust delivers software projects in Charleston
Code and Trust engagements follow a four-phase process: discovery and scoping, a written scope document, engineering against agreed milestones, and launch. Post-launch support and maintenance are scoped per engagement. The written scope document is delivered before any code is written, so you approve the price before we start.
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Discovery
Scope review. We map your requirements, identify risks, and return a written scope document with a price.
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Scope Approval
You review and sign the scope. No code begins until the price is agreed in writing.
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Engineering Sprints
Build against the agreed scope. Prototype, staging, and deployment milestones are agreed in the written scope.
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Launch + Support
Production deployment. Full source code and IP transfer. Post-launch support and maintenance are scoped per engagement.
Frequently asked questions: Charleston software development
Common questions from Charleston businesses: whether Code and Trust is locally based, what services are available, cost ranges for custom software and mobile apps, how long MVP development takes, and how Code and Trust takes on public-sector work.
Is Code and Trust a software development company in Charleston, SC?
Yes. Code and Trust is headquartered in Mt Pleasant, SC, serving the Charleston metro since 2018. Clients include Charleston-area businesses, regional enterprises, and federal contractors.
What software development services are available in Charleston?
Code and Trust builds custom web applications, React Native mobile apps, MVPs, legacy modernization projects, and AI workflow automations for Charleston businesses. Every engagement starts with a written scope. Most large builds are fixed-price, with a monthly retainer after launch.
How much does custom software development cost in Charleston?
Custom software cost depends on scope, complexity, and integrations. Engagements range from focused internal tools to multi-team enterprise platforms. Code and Trust scopes every project in writing and agrees the price before any work begins. Most large builds are fixed-price, with a monthly retainer after launch.
Can Code and Trust build a mobile app for my Charleston business?
Yes. Code and Trust builds React Native mobile apps for iOS and Android, including field-worker apps, consumer apps, and mobile extensions of existing web products. Kick-offs can happen in person at our Mt Pleasant, SC office when the engagement calls for it.
How long does MVP software development take in Charleston?
Most custom software projects take 8–16 weeks from kickoff to production, depending on scope and integrations. Prototype, staging, and deployment milestones are agreed in the written scope.
Does Code and Trust work with federal contractors in Charleston?
We have come into public-sector work as a subcontractor through a prime contractor and by responding to RFPs.
Ready to talk to a Charleston software developer?
We're based in Mt. Pleasant, SC, 15 minutes from downtown Charleston. Tell us what you're building and we'll return a written scope and a price.