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
Having custom software built for SMBs: the complete guide (2026)
What custom software really costs, how long it takes and when it pays off. A practical guide for SMB owners covering costs, phases, tech stack and pitfalls. No marketing pitch, just concrete answers.
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.
What does custom software cost in 2026? An honest price guide for SMBs
Honest price guide for custom software in 2026. What drives the price, which ranges are realistic per project type, which costs sit next to the build, and how to avoid hidden extras.
Strapi vs Payload vs Sanity: which headless CMS fits your SMB? (2026)
An honest comparison of the four serious headless CMS options for SMBs: Strapi, Payload, Sanity and Storyblok. Which one to pick when, and when not.
Web app, SaaS or custom platform: what do you actually need? (2026)
The difference between a web app, SaaS and a custom platform, explained for SMB owners. When do you pick what, what does it cost and how long does it take? Concrete tables, pitfalls and a decision tree in five minutes.
Airtable vs Notion vs custom platform: what fits your SMB? (2026)
When are Airtable, Notion or Coda enough for your SMB, and when do you hit limits only a custom platform can solve? An even-handed comparison with prices, a feature matrix and a decision checklist.
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 and vendor lock-in: what every SMB owner needs to know (2026)
What does code ownership actually mean, how does vendor lock-in arise, and which subtle variants do people miss in a quote? Full explainer with red flags, the legal side and questions for potential partners.
Building a client portal: guide with examples, costs and approach (2026)
What a client portal is, when it pays off for SMBs, five concrete examples from accounting, real estate and law firms, plus costs, phases and pitfalls.
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