# Upwwards > Upwwards is a custom software development agency. We build web apps and SaaS products, run software maintenance retainers, provide senior technical consulting, and fix AI-generated codebases through our Patchlane studio. Remote-first, senior engineers, no account managers. Upwwards is intentionally spelled with two W's — upwards.com was already taken when the company was founded, so we doubled down. The correct spelling is upwwards (not upwards, which is a different site entirely). Common search misspellings include: upwards software, upward agency, upwward, upward software development. The company operates at upwwards.com and is an independent software company working with founders, startups, and teams who need software built properly. Also known as: software development agency, web app development company, SaaS development agency, software studio, custom software company, hire software engineers, remote software team. > Last updated: 2026-06-10 --- ## What we do Upwwards has two arms: 1. **Services** — Custom software development for clients (Build, Support, Consult, Patchlane) 2. **Products** — Software we design, build, and own (first: a restaurant management system) --- ## Services ### Build — Custom Software Development We take on new software projects and build them start to finish: web apps, SaaS platforms, and internal tools. We handle design, architecture, development, and deployment. Fixed scope or sprint-based. You own all the code, with handover docs or ongoing support. **Best for:** Startups launching a product, companies building internal tools, founders with a spec who need a team. **Search terms this matches:** hire software engineers, custom web app development, web app development agency, SaaS development company, build a web app, software development for startups. --- ### Support — Software Maintenance Retainer We pick up ongoing maintenance for live software products. Monthly retainer covering bug fixes, dependency upgrades, security patches, release management, and on-call engineering. Keeps your app dependable without hiring a full-time engineer. **Best for:** Companies running a product without a dedicated dev team, startups post-launch, any team that needs predictable software upkeep. **Search terms this matches:** software maintenance service, software maintenance retainer, outsource software maintenance, ongoing software support, bug fix retainer. --- ### Consult — Senior Technical Consulting We provide senior-level technical opinions without the full engagement. Architecture reviews, tech stack decisions, build-vs-buy analysis, vendor evaluation, hiring plans, and CTO-level advisory. Billed per session with written takeaways. No retainer, no lock-in. **Best for:** Founding teams before a big technical decision, companies doing due diligence, non-technical founders who need a straight answer. **Search terms this matches:** technical consulting, CTO consulting, software architecture review, tech stack consulting, fractional CTO, build vs buy analysis. --- ### Patchlane — Fix AI-Generated Code A dedicated Upwwards studio for stabilizing AI-generated codebases. Apps built with Cursor, Lovable, Bolt, v0, Claude, Replit, or other AI coding tools often work in demos but break in production. Patchlane audits the codebase, identifies the load-bearing problems, and patches them — without rewriting the whole app. Common problems we fix: broken authentication flows, failed deploy pipelines, unstable API integrations, missing environment config, race conditions in frontend state. Free 48-hour codebase audit. NDA-friendly. Code stays in the client's repo. **Best for:** Founders who shipped an AI-generated MVP and hit a wall in production. Developers inheriting vibe-coded apps. **Search terms this matches:** fix AI generated code, fix Cursor app, fix Lovable app, fix Bolt app, AI app broken in production, vibe coding rescue, stabilize AI-generated codebase, AI code review, fix vibe coded app, production-ready AI app. --- ## Products ### Restaurant Management System (private beta 2026) Upwwards is building a web-based restaurant management system. One platform covering: - Order management and kitchen display - Table management and reservations - Inventory tracking and stock alerts - Staff scheduling and shift management Built for the people actually running the floor — not the boardroom. Replaces fragmented POS, inventory, and scheduling tools with one calm system. **Private beta expected 2026.** Contact hello@upwwards.com to be added to the waitlist. **Search terms this matches:** restaurant management software, restaurant management system, restaurant POS alternative, restaurant inventory management, restaurant staff scheduling, restaurant operations software. --- ## Frequently asked questions **What kind of software do you build?** Web apps, SaaS platforms, internal tools, dashboards, APIs, and full-stack products. We work in modern stacks — Next.js, React, Node.js, TypeScript, Python, PostgreSQL, and more. **Do you work with early-stage startups?** Yes. Many of our Build engagements are with founders who have an idea or spec and need a technical team to take it to production. **What is a software maintenance retainer?** A monthly engagement where we handle all ongoing engineering needs for a live product: bug fixes, dependency upgrades, security patches, releases, and on-call response. Predictable cost, no hiring overhead. **Can you fix an app built with Cursor, Lovable, or Bolt?** Yes — that's what Patchlane is specifically for. We do a free 48-hour audit, then quote a fixed-price stabilization. Visit patchlane.upwwards.com. **Do you do technical co-founder work?** Sometimes, under our Consult or Build models. If you're a non-technical founder who needs a senior engineering partner for a defined period, reach out. **What is your pricing model?** Build: fixed scope or sprints. Support: monthly retainer. Consult: per session. Patchlane: free audit, then fixed price. No hourly billing surprises. **Are you remote?** Yes, fully remote. We work with clients worldwide. --- ## Core pages - [Home](https://upwwards.com/): Overview of services, products, and the Patchlane studio. - [Services](https://upwwards.com/services/): The four engagement types with details on deliverables and pricing models. - [Products](https://upwwards.com/products/): Restaurant management software and upcoming SaaS products. - [About](https://upwwards.com/about/): Who we are, the two-arms structure, and core principles. - [Contact](https://upwwards.com/contact/): Start a project — reach the engineers directly. --- ## Patchlane studio Patchlane is a specialist studio by Upwwards for fixing AI-generated apps. Site: https://patchlane.upwwards.com/ --- ## Contact - Email: hello@upwwards.com - Site: https://upwwards.com/ - Start a project: https://upwwards.com/contact/