Custom software development costs vary based on project scope, technical complexity, timeline, and engagement model. At Keyhole, our work is delivered by senior-level consultants, which allows teams to move faster, reduce rework, and minimize the need for heavy oversight compared to junior or offshore models.

We take a transparent, collaborative approach to pricing during discovery and typically structure engagements using time-and-materials or dedicated team models. This flexibility allows solutions to evolve as requirements become clearer while maintaining alignment with your budget and business goals.

The best way to understand cost is to talk through your specific needs—we’re happy to provide guidance and realistic expectations early in the process.

No. A common misconception is that Keyhole operates like a traditional contract staffing or contract-to-hire firm. We are not a recruiting agency or staffing vendor.

Keyhole Software provides full-time, senior-level consultants who remain employed by Keyhole throughout the engagement and average 5+ years of tenure with our company. We actively invest in growing our consultants’ skills through continuous learning and apply that knowledge across a range of client projects and industries.

Because we understand how each consultant’s skills perform in different environments, we place them intentionally to meet specific client needs—giving organizations access to experienced engineers and specialized expertise without the overhead of full-time hiring, and optimizing outcomes through proven, well-matched delivery teams.

We're 100% U.S.-based and work remotely, on-site, or hybrid based on client preference. Our consultants are distributed nationwide and experienced with remote collaboration tools and agile workflows. Many clients prefer remote engagements for flexibility and cost efficiency, while others request on-site presence for certain project phases or ongoing work. We adapt to your organizational needs.

Keyhole specializes in custom software development across a broad range of technologies and industries. We take a technology-agnostic approach, meaning we are not tied to a single platform, framework, or vendor. Our senior software consultants have deep expertise across Java, .NET, JavaScript (React), Python, and cloud platforms including AWS and Azure, as well as modern and legacy enterprise technologies.

This flexibility allows us to design and build software solutions that fit your existing systems, security requirements, and long-term roadmap—rather than forcing a predefined technology stack. We deliver custom software solutions across industries such as financial services, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, logistics, and technology/SaaS, applying cross-industry experience while adapting to each client’s unique technical and regulatory environment.

Keyhole stands apart from other custom software development companies in several meaningful ways:

Engagement length varies widely based on project scope and client needs. Some advisory or assessment projects last a few weeks, while enterprise custom software development and modernization initiatives may span months or years.

Many of our client relationships span 5-10+ years with continuous or short term periodic engagements as new needs arise. We've worked with some clients continuously since 2010, with our consultants transitioning between different projects within the same organization.

No. Another common industry misconception is that all consulting firms outsource development overseas.

All Keyhole consultants are 100% U.S.-based employees with strong communication skills, ensuring direct communication, quality control, and consistency across every engagement. You'll never be handed off to an offshore team or discover that your project is being built overseas.