Services
Software Development & AI Services
Most large builds are fixed-price, with a monthly retainer after launch. Four service lines built around the operations challenges enterprise teams and founders actually face.
What services does Code and Trust offer?
Code and Trust offers four core service lines: AI implementation (replacing manual workflows with AI-powered systems), AI workflow automation (custom pipelines that eliminate data entry), legacy system modernization (migrations from outdated systems to modern code), and custom software development (full-stack apps built to spec). Most large builds are fixed-price, with a monthly retainer after launch. Post-launch support and maintenance are scoped per engagement.
AI Implementation
30–60% cost reduction
We map your manual workflows, identify where AI creates the highest leverage, and implement the systems (LLM pipelines, RAG systems, AI decision routing) directly into your operations.
- →Pre-build 90-minute AI workflow audit, complimentary when it is bundled with a larger build and available as a paid one-off on its own
- →LLM pipeline integration (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini)
- →RAG systems over your proprietary data
- →AI decision routing into existing tools and databases
- →Prototype, staging, and deployment milestones are agreed in the written scope.
AI Workflow Automation
Eliminate manual data entry and cross-system copying
We build custom automation pipelines using n8n, Zapier, Python, and AI. They connect your tools, automate repetitive tasks, and eliminate the hours your team spends copying data between systems.
- →n8n and Zapier workflow design and build
- →Python automation scripts and scheduled jobs
- →API integrations between any combination of tools
- →AI-augmented workflows (classification, extraction, summarization)
- →Monitoring and alerting on automation health
Legacy System Modernization
Migration from outdated to maintainable code
We replace outdated software with modern, maintainable code. Where the project calls for it, the old system runs in parallel until the new one is validated, then we cut over.
- →Parallel-run migration where the project calls for it
- →Full data migration with integrity verification
- →Modern stack: Next.js, Python, PostgreSQL, TypeScript
- →Documentation and internal handoff training
- →Post-launch support scoped per engagement
Custom Software Development
Full-stack apps, APIs, and integrations, built to spec
From MVP to enterprise-grade production systems, we build full-stack web applications, REST and GraphQL APIs, and third-party integrations. Price and milestones agreed in writing before we start.
- →Next.js, React, TypeScript front-end applications
- →Node.js, Python, and PostgreSQL back-end systems
- →REST and GraphQL API design and development
- →Third-party integrations (Stripe, Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.)
- →Scalable architecture designed for your growth trajectory
AI software development: from automation to AI-native products
AI software development at Code and Trust covers the full spectrum: LLM pipelines that automate specific manual workflows, RAG systems that let AI reason over your proprietary data, and ground-up AI-native product builds for founders. Builds usually begin with a structured audit to identify where AI creates genuine operational leverage, not where it sounds impressive.
The difference between effective AI software development and AI theater is specificity: we target the exact workflows costing you the most in manual labor, build AI pipelines that handle them end-to-end, and measure the outcome in hours reclaimed and cost reduced, not "AI readiness scores."
How we work
Prototype, staging, and deployment milestones are agreed in the written scope.
01. Discovery & Scoping
Understand the workflow, agree on the deliverables, and set the scope, price, and delivery milestones before the build.
02. Design & Build
Design, develop, and test the agreed scope. Review working software and give feedback at the milestones in the delivery plan.
03. Launch & Handoff
Deploy the software, prepare the team handoff, and provide the agreed post-launch support. Source code and IP transfer on final payment.
04. Ongoing Partnership
Most large builds are fixed-price, with a monthly retainer after launch. Ongoing development, maintenance, and support are scoped separately.
Services FAQ
Common questions about Code and Trust services center on pricing, timeline, and what 'fixed-price' actually means. Most large builds are fixed-price, with a monthly retainer after launch. Price and milestones are agreed in a written scope before work begins.
How much does an AI implementation or custom software project cost?
Most large builds are fixed-price, with a monthly retainer after launch. Builds start from $15,000, depending on scope and complexity. We scope and price from the workflow audit. You get a written proposal with exact deliverables, price and milestones before we start.
What does a fixed-price build include?
A fixed-price build includes a written scope document, the build, testing, and deployment, with the price and milestones agreed in writing. The 90-minute AI workflow audit is complimentary when it is bundled with a larger build and available as a paid one-off on its own. Post-launch support and maintenance are scoped per engagement.
Do you work on a monthly retainer after launch?
Yes. Most large builds are fixed-price, with a monthly retainer after launch. Retainers start from $1,750/month and cover ongoing development, maintenance, and support once the build is live.
Do you work with companies that have no existing AI systems?
Yes. Most of our clients start with zero AI in place. The workflow audit identifies the highest-ROI automation targets first. We don't recommend implementing AI where it doesn't clearly improve your numbers.
Can you modernize a legacy system without downtime?
It depends on the system. Where the project calls for it, the old system runs in parallel until the new one is validated: data is reconciled between the two, and the cutover happens only when both systems agree.
How long does a typical engagement take?
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. Simple workflow automation ships in 6–8 weeks. AI implementation work takes 2 to 4 weeks for quick implementations, and longer, up to months, depending on complexity. Legacy modernization varies with system complexity, and 12–24 weeks is common.
What's included in post-launch support?
Post-launch support and maintenance are scoped per engagement. What is covered after launch depends on the client and is agreed for each project.
What is Code and Trust's development process?
Our process is Discovery & Scoping, Design & Build, Launch & Handoff, Ongoing Partnership. Prototype, staging, and deployment milestones are agreed in the written scope. Most large builds are fixed-price, with a monthly retainer after launch.
Do clients own the source code?
Yes. Full source code and IP transfer to the client on final payment. No ongoing licensing fees, no lock-in. You can take the codebase to any team after delivery.
Full service catalog
Everything we do, grouped by what you are trying to get done. Start with the column that sounds like your situation.
AI & Automation
Build Something New
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Not sure which service fits?
Start with an AI audit. We'll map your operations and tell you exactly which service line (or combination) creates the most leverage for your situation.