ERP and business management systems
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Custom software · Saudi Arabia
Custom Software Development Company in Saudi Arabia
Whetstonez designs and builds custom software for businesses across the Kingdom: business systems, web platforms, mobile apps and integrations that fit the way your team actually works. Arabic and English, built for Saudi requirements, delivered with a working demo every week.
Since 2012Delivering software for Saudi companies
AR + ENBilingual, right-to-left ready products
WeeklyWorking demos, not status reports
24/7Support after launch
What we build
Custom software solutions for Saudi businesses
Off-the-shelf tools force your team to work around the software. Custom software is built around your processes, your data and your growth plans, and you own it.
Web platforms and customer portals
Secure portals for customers, partners and staff: bookings, orders, requests, documents and payments, available in Arabic and English.
Mobile apps for iOS and Android
Customer, driver, field-team and employee apps built with React Native, connected to your back-office system and ready for the App Store and Google Play.
Workflow and approval automation
Replace paper forms, spreadsheets and chasing by email with automated approvals, reminders and audit trails your managers can trust.
APIs and system integrations
Connect your software to ZATCA e-invoicing, Saudi payment gateways, accounting tools, CRMs and existing databases so data flows without re-typing.
Dashboards, data and AI features
Live dashboards for management, smart search, document processing and AI assistants that use your own data, built in only where they save real time.
Built for the Kingdom
Software that meets Saudi requirements from day one
Local rules and local users shape how good software should work here. We plan for them in the first workshop, not after launch.
Arabic-first, RTL design
Proper right-to-left layouts, Arabic typography and bilingual content management, not an English screen flipped at the end.
PDPL data protection
Consent, access control, encryption and data handling designed around Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law.
ZATCA e-invoicing
Phase 2 integration with the Fatoora platform built into your invoicing, so compliance is part of the workflow.
Local hosting options
Cloud regions inside Saudi Arabia when your data must stay in the Kingdom, with backups, monitoring and security updates.
Custom vs off-the-shelf
When custom software is the right investment
Ready-made software is often the right first step. Custom development pays off when your processes are what make your business different, or when you are paying for several tools that still do not talk to each other.
| Off-the-shelf software | Custom software by Whetstonez | |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Your team adapts to the software | The software follows your process |
| Arabic support | Often partial or translated late | Arabic-first and right-to-left by design |
| Cost over time | Per-user fees that grow with your team | One build you own, plus optional support |
| Integrations | Limited to what the vendor offers | Connected to the systems you already use |
| Ownership | Vendor owns the product and roadmap | You own the code, data and accounts |
Planning a budget? Read our guide to custom software development cost in Saudi Arabia, or compare custom and off-the-shelf software in Arabic.
Across Saudi Arabia
Serving businesses in every major city
Our head office is in Jeddah, and we work with clients across the Kingdom through on-site workshops, video calls and weekly demos.
Riyadh
Custom systems, portals and apps for companies and government-linked organisations in the capital.
Software development in RiyadhJeddah
Our head office in Ar Rawdah District, working face to face with businesses across the Western Region.
Software company in JeddahDammam and Khobar
Software for industrial, logistics and service companies in the Eastern Province.
Software development in DammamMakkah and Madinah
Booking, guest-services and operations software for hospitality, Hajj and Umrah service providers.
Talk to our team
How we work
A clear process from idea to launch
You always know what is being built, what it costs and when you will see it working.
1
Discovery and scope
Workshops with your team to map processes, users and must-have features, ending in a fixed scope, timeline and price.
2
UX and design approval
Clickable Arabic and English screens you approve before any development starts, so there are no surprises later.
3
Build with weekly demos
Agile sprints with a working demo every week. You give feedback on real software, not on documents.
4
Launch and support
Testing, deployment, team training and handover, followed by monitoring, updates and 24/7 support.
Industries
Experience across Saudi sectors
Education
School portals, admissions, attendance and parent apps.
Healthcare
Clinic booking, patient portals and internal workflows.
Real estate
Property, tenant and facility management systems.
Retail and e-commerce
Online stores, ordering apps and inventory systems.
Hospitality and F&B
Restaurant ordering, reservations and loyalty apps.
Logistics
Fleet, delivery, dispatch and tracking platforms.
Finance
Secure portals, onboarding and reporting tools.
Construction
Project tracking, procurement and site reporting.
Trusted by organisations including
Islamic Development Bank
Mobily
SNB
GIB Capital
Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Jetour
Eblal Medical Clinics
Children's World International Schools
Technology
Modern, maintainable technology stack
We use proven technologies that are easy to hire for and easy to scale, so your software is never locked to one vendor. See our full technology stack.
React
Next.js
Node.js
React Native
GraphQL
PostgreSQL
AWS, Azure and Google Cloud
Docker and CI/CD
FAQ
Custom software development in Saudi Arabia: common questions
How much does custom software development cost in Saudi Arabia?
It depends on scope, number of user roles, integrations and platforms. Whetstonez projects start from about SAR 15,000 for focused tools, while full business systems with web and mobile apps cost more. After a discovery session we give you a fixed scope and price. Our cost guide explains typical ranges.
How long does it take to build custom software?
A focused internal tool or MVP usually takes 6 to 10 weeks. Larger systems with several modules and mobile apps take 3 to 6 months. Development starts after you approve the designs, and you see working software every week.
Do you build software in Arabic and English?
Yes. Every product we build supports Arabic and English, with proper right-to-left layouts and Arabic typography, and your team can manage content in both languages.
Will we own the source code?
Yes. You own the source code, the data and the accounts for hosting, app stores and third-party services. We hand everything over at launch.
Do you work with companies outside Jeddah?
Yes. We are based in Jeddah and work with clients in Riyadh, Dammam, Khobar, Makkah, Madinah and across Saudi Arabia, combining on-site workshops with remote collaboration and weekly demos.
Can you integrate with ZATCA and Saudi payment gateways?
Yes. We integrate custom systems with ZATCA Phase 2 e-invoicing, local payment gateways that support mada, Apple Pay and STC Pay, and your existing accounting, CRM or ERP tools.
Have a process that needs better software?
Tell us what slows your team down. We will suggest the simplest system that fixes it, with a clear scope and price.