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A customer email comes in.
We need to change a delivery date.
- Source
- Customer email
- Next
- Find the order
Custom software development in the Quad Cities.
We build custom web applications, internal tools, workflow automation, and AI agents, and replace the software subscriptions you rent with software you own.
Based in Moline, Illinois.
Example: a customer request, start to finish.
- 1Captured
Request received
Logged automatically from email or a form.
- 2Connected
Records matched
Linked to the customer, order, and documents.
- 3Ready
Assigned to a person
An owner, a due date, and the next action.
Email
The original customer request.
CRM
The customer record and history.
Documents
The order, quote, or contract.
Your software
Accounting, ERP, or scheduling.
One shared record
Everyone sees the same details.
A named owner
Everyone knows who acts next.
No re-typing
Data is entered once.
Illustration of a custom workflow app. Not real customer data.
Custom software developers in Moline, Illinois.
See our workCase study / IntelliSee
Case study: the IntelliSee web platform we built.
A custom web application for camera configuration, fleet monitoring, alert review, reporting, and partner support. Designed, built, and run by QC Devworks.
Read the IntelliSee case study
Customer sites, appliances, cameras, and coverage in one dashboard.
Missing video sources, disabled monitoring, and configuration work flagged before they turn into support tickets.
An attention queue lists the appliances that need work and opens the right details for each one.
Select a detail for a closer look.
How workflow automation works:
an example.
A customer emails to change a delivery date. Here is how a connected system handles it without anyone re-typing the details.
Example workflow
Choose a step to explore.
Workflow automation services02
The order and schedule are pulled up.
- Order details
- Current schedule
- Account owner
03
A person approves the change.
- Owner assigned
- Decision recorded
- Customer updated
01 / 03 — The request arrives
Example only. No customer data is entered or sent.
Our software development process,
in four steps.
Discovery, scope and quote, build and test, then launch and support. You see the software as it is built.
- 01
Discovery
A workflow map- Start
- Work
- Done
Walk through the work with the people who do it.
- 02
Scope and quote
A written scope- Acceptance criteria
- In scope
- Out of scope
Agree the first release, the price, and how to judge it.
- 03
Build and test
Working software- Working increment
- Acceptance checks
- Recovery path
Review working software and test real situations.
- 04
Launch and support
Software in use- Operating owner
- Release handover
- Support plan
Launch with training, documentation, and a support plan.
You see the work as it develops, and know what needs your input.
Frequently asked
questions.
What does a custom software development company do?
A custom software development company designs, builds, and maintains software for one business instead of selling the same product to everyone. QC Devworks builds web applications, internal tools, customer portals, integrations between your existing systems, and AI agents, then supports them after launch.
How much does custom software development cost?
It depends on scope, integrations, data, and user roles. As an outside reference, Clutch's 2026 software development pricing guide reports that the most common project budget is $10,000 to $49,999. We define the first release, then give you a written scope, price, and timeline before any work begins. The pricing page has a calculator for comparing that cost with what the workflow costs you today.
Can custom software replace our SaaS subscriptions?
Often, yes. Many businesses use only part of what a SaaS product offers. We can build the parts you actually use, plus what the product cannot do, and you stop paying per user. You still pay for hosting and maintenance, so we compare both costs with your real numbers before you decide.
Do we own the source code and our data?
Our engagements are designed for you to own the custom code and your data. The proposal spells out code ownership, repository and hosting access, and any third-party licenses before work begins, and handover includes documentation and training.
How long does it take to build custom software?
A focused first release that covers one workflow typically takes weeks to a few months, depending on integrations, data migration, and how quickly decisions are made. The proposal lists the milestones.
Do you offer software maintenance and support?
Yes. After launch we offer monthly maintenance and development plans covering bug fixes, security updates, monitoring, and new features, so the software keeps improving instead of going stale.
Do you only work with businesses in the Quad Cities?
No. We are based in Moline, Illinois and work in person with businesses in Moline, Rock Island, East Moline, Davenport, and Bettendorf, and remotely with clients elsewhere in the U.S.
A software development company
in Moline, Illinois.
QC Devworks is a custom software development studio in the Quad Cities. You work directly with the developers building your software, in person or remotely.
Work with the developers
No account managers in between. Regular reviews of working software.
Simple, maintainable code
The simplest system that does the job, documented and handed over.
