Private and custom apps
Private apps for your specific needs
Private apps are built exclusively for your store. When public apps do not fit your requirements or you need functionality that provides competitive advantage, private apps deliver exactly what you need without compromise or dependency on third-party vendors.
When to build a private app
Private apps make sense in several scenarios:
Unique business logic. Your business processes do not match what public apps assume. You need functionality that reflects how your business actually works.
Deep system integration. You need tight integration with internal systems—ERP, PIM, custom databases, proprietary platforms. Public apps offer generic integrations; private apps connect exactly as needed.
Competitive functionality. The functionality gives you competitive advantage. You do not want competitors using the same capabilities available through public apps.
Data control. You want complete control over how data is handled, stored and processed. No third-party services seeing your customer or order data.
Dependency reduction. Reducing reliance on third-party apps that could change pricing, features or availability. Your business-critical functionality controlled by you.
Performance requirements. You need performance optimization that third-party apps cannot provide. Direct API access and optimized code paths.
Types of private apps we build
Integration apps. Connect Shopify with your internal systems—ERP, warehouse management, custom databases, legacy platforms.
Admin tools. Custom admin interfaces for managing products, orders, customers or other data in ways Shopify admin does not support.
Storefront functionality. Custom checkout flows, product configurators, personalization engines, loyalty programs.
Automation apps. Automate workflows, process orders, manage inventory, trigger actions based on events.
Reporting and analytics. Custom reporting, dashboards, data exports and business intelligence tools.
How we develop private apps
Discovery. We document your requirements, workflows and integration points. Clear specifications before development begins.
Architecture. We design the app architecture, API structure, data models and hosting approach. Planning prevents problems.
Development. Iterative development with regular demos and feedback. You see progress throughout, not just at the end.
Testing. Thorough testing including edge cases, error handling and performance under load.
Deployment. Careful deployment with rollback capability. Training for your team on using and managing the app.
Support. Ongoing maintenance, updates and enhancements as your needs evolve.
Discuss private app development
If you have requirements that public apps cannot meet, Starcodia can scope a private app solution.
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