Reno co-founded TopDevs and leads engineering and security. He makes sure every build is fast, secure and rock-solid, from database and authentication design to deployment and monitoring.
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Articles by Reno
What is an ERP system? Meaning and examples
What is an ERP system and do you need one? Explore examples, ERP versus CRM, and when standard software or a custom extension makes sense.
What is an API? A guide for software buyers
What is an API, and what can it do? Understand requests, access and the difference from an integration. Find out what to ask your supplier.
Power Apps vs custom software: what fits?
Power Apps or custom software? Compare licensing, data limits, maintenance and users. Find out what to test before committing to a development project.
Dutch software developers: shortlist (2026)
Compare five Dutch software developers by approach, proposed team, scope and support. Use a transparent shortlist to assess your project options.
Software for municipalities: buy or build?
Explore the Dutch municipal software landscape, Common Ground, and the choice between standard packages, integrations and custom components.
Rebuilding software: when it pays off and how
Rebuilding software starts with deciding what to retain. Compare maintenance, rebuilding and packages, then plan costs, migration and handover.
Custom CRM: When It Pays Off and When a Standard CRM Is Smarter
A custom CRM means two things: having a CRM built from scratch, or configuring a standard CRM like HubSpot or Salesforce to fit your process. This honest decision guide explains the difference, when custom pays off, what it costs and how to start. No sales pitch.
Software escrow: terms, testing and continuity
What does software escrow cover? Understand release, verification, SaaS and costs, and decide which continuity arrangements your application needs.
Custom Business Software: When to Choose Custom Over Off-the-Shelf
Custom business software or an off-the-shelf package? An honest decision guide for SMEs: what custom means, when it pays off, which systems you build custom, what it costs and how to start. No sales pitch.
Building a quotation app: off-the-shelf software or custom? (2026)
Everything about building a quotation app: the difference between off-the-shelf quoting software and a custom quote app, when custom pays off, what it costs, which features matter and what to watch for. A practical decision guide for SMEs, without the sales pitch.
Construction software: package or custom build?
Construction software for estimating, planning and project records: compare packages, integrations and custom work. Find what fits your business.
Having a Dashboard Built: Costs, Types and the Right Choice (2026)
Everything about having a dashboard built: the difference between a reporting dashboard (Power BI) and a custom application dashboard, what it costs, build it yourself or outsource, and what to watch out for. A practical choice guide for SMEs, without the sales pitch.
Having a Portal Built: Types, Costs and Approach (2026)
What a portal is, which types exist (customer, employee, supplier and member portals), when it pays off, what it costs and how the build process works. A practical decision guide for SMEs, without the sales pitch.
Web application development: the complete guide for SMBs (2026)
Web application development, or having one built? What a web application is, when you need one, how the project runs and how to pick the right partner. No sales pitch.
Web app development cost: price guide 2026
Web app development cost in 2026, broken down by type, by component and by year. Plus how a web application differs from a website and an app, and how to keep the bill down.
SaaS development cost: price guide 2026
SaaS development cost in 2026, broken down by phase, by building block and by month of running costs. Plus how to start smart. Book a free intake call.
App development: cost, types and process
App development costs depend on scope and platform. Compare native, cross-platform and web apps, then learn what to check in a quote.
AFAS vs custom software: which approach fits?
AFAS or custom software? Assess configuration, integrations and maintenance using your own process. Compare costs without assuming a break-even year.
Custom software for SMBs: a practical guide
Considering custom software? Learn how to agree scope, budget, delivery and maintenance, and decide whether a custom build fits your business.
Having an MVP built for SMBs: approach, phases and costs (2026)
Practical guide for SMB founders. What is an MVP, when do you pick this route, what does it cost, which phases do you go through and which features belong in a first version.
Custom software costs: budgeting for SMBs
What affects custom software costs? Compare development, maintenance and changes, and build a budget around the scope of your project.
Strapi vs Payload vs Sanity: which CMS fits?
Compare Strapi, Payload, Sanity and Storyblok for editing, hosting and maintenance. See what the end of Strapi 4 support means for your choice.
Web app, SaaS or custom: which route fits?
Web app, SaaS or custom software? Understand the difference and compare an existing product, an addition and custom development on tasks, upkeep and cost.
Airtable vs Notion vs custom: what fits?
Compare Airtable, Notion and a custom platform for workflows, maintenance and limits. Find out what to test before deciding to switch.
Software agency vs freelance developer: what fits your SMB project? (2026)
When do you pick a freelance developer and when a software agency for your SMB project? Honest comparison on cost, risk, capacity and ownership.
Code ownership: how to avoid vendor lock-in
What does code ownership mean for your software? Check the rights, access and documentation you need to be able to change suppliers later.
Client portals: examples, costs and approach
A client portal gives customers access to documents and case updates. Explore examples, costs, security and the steps towards a useful portal.
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