Custom Software Development · Minneapolis, MN
Custom software that
makes your business run.
Custom websites. Custom ATS and CRM systems. Custom AI agents. Built by an operator who uses everything he ships every day.
30–60 minutes depending on project scope. No pitch. We'll decide together if it makes sense.
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Why TrustedHire Builds
Built by an operator
who couldn't find the right tools.
“When I launched TrustedHire, I needed a website, an ATS, and tools to run the business. Everything on the market was either overpriced, over-engineered, or built for someone else's workflow. So I built my own - and realized other operators had the same problem.”
Nick Burns - Founder & CEO, TrustedHire
These are standalone services. No recruiting engagement required.
Who This Is For
Any small or mid-sized business that needs better systems.
You don't need to be a TrustedHire recruiting client to work with us on a build. These are completely independent services - priced separately, scoped separately, delivered separately. TrustedHire is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and serves clients locally and nationally.
If you're paying $20K+ per year for SaaS that doesn't fit, have a website that doesn't convert, or are doing manually what an AI agent could handle - that's enough reason to start a conversation.
You're a fit if
You own a small or mid-sized business.
Typically 10–500 employees. The person we talk to makes the decision.
Your current tools are costing too much.
SaaS subscriptions that you've outgrown or never fully fit your workflow.
You want to own your tech stack.
No vendor lock-in. No monthly license fees. The code is yours.
You want to move fast.
Websites in 3–4 weeks. AI agents in 2–3 weeks. No 6-month agency timelines.
Why This Works
Most software gets built by people who don't use it.
We're the users.
Every tool we build is something we run our own business on. We know what matters because we do the work every day - not because we read about it.
You own everything.
The code, the data, the domain. No vendor lock-in.
Built fast, built right.
AI lets us move 10x faster than a dev shop, but we're shipping production systems, not demos. Every line is something we run our business on.
Live Proof
You're already looking at the portfolio.
Every system below was built and is actively used by TrustedHire. Not mockups. Not demos. Live, in production, every day.
Marketing Website
The site you're on right now. Custom Next.js, sub-1s load, full SEO/AEO, structured data, blog, lead capture, press pages.
Client Portal
Live candidate tracking, feedback tools, interview scheduling, and direct chat - all in one place. Built on the same ATS.
Full ATS & CRM
PrivatePipeline, CRM, AI parsing, calendar sync, browser extension, email sequences, reports. The full system TrustedHire runs on daily.
Live Demo
Try the actual product. Right here.
The TrustedHire ATS is a real system we built and run every day. Click around below with fictional data, fully interactive, no signup.
Everything you see is fully customizable. We build to fit your workflow, your business, and your clients. Not the other way around.
Live Demo
Click through every page
Explore every section of the ATS — pipeline, candidates, clients, invoices, AI agents, and more. All fictional data, fully interactive.
Slide Deck
24-slide guided walkthrough
A guided tour through every feature — one slide per section, with talking points. Use arrow keys to advance. Great for presentations and demos.
Packages
Stop renting your software. Own it for a one-time build fee.
Pick what you need, or get the full stack. Every package ends the same way: you own the code, the data, and the domain.
Custom Website
A website you own, built around your business - not a Webflow template.
$8,000 – $15,000
3–4 weeks
Custom Next.js build. Mobile responsive. SEO-ready. Lead capture forms wired directly into your CRM. Blog system. Social preview cards. Hosted on Vercel for free.
- Fully custom design - not a template
- Mobile responsive across all devices
- Blog system with admin approval flow
- Lead capture forms wired into your CRM
- Open Graph tags for clean social shares
- Lightning fast (sub-1s load times)
- Built-in SEO optimization
- You own the code, the data, and the domain
Custom ATS / CRM
Replace your $24K/year SaaS subscription with a system that actually fits your workflow.
$25,000 – $50,000
6–10 weeks
Full applicant tracking + CRM built for your business. Pipeline tracking, client portal, automated emails, calendar booking, AI parsing, custom reports. Pays for itself in under a year.
- Candidate pipeline + kanban board
- Client CRM with full activity history
- Branded client portal with feedback flow
- Calendar booking + Google Calendar sync
- Email integration (Gmail + Resend)
- AI-powered resume parsing & candidate matching
- Custom reports and dashboards
- Browser extension for social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram) and email (Gmail, Outlook, and more)
- Real-time chat between you and your clients
- You own the data - no vendor lock-in
AI Agents
Hire a $60K/year employee for $7,500 one-time.
$5,000 – $10,000 each
2–3 weeks per agent
Custom AI agents that run on your data, follow your playbook, and report to you. Marketing, BDR, sourcing, ops - whatever role is eating your time.
- Marketing Agent - content, social, weekly newsletters
- BDR Agent - prospecting, outreach, follow-ups
- Sourcing Agent - candidate matching and screening
- Ops Agent - invoicing, scheduling, reminders
- Trained on your voice, your tone, your style
- Runs on autopilot or queues drafts for your approval
- Connects to your existing tools
- You can pause, edit, or retrain anytime
Already on another platform?
Switching from Bullhorn, Salesforce, or another system?
We handle full data migration. Candidates, contacts, jobs, notes, resumes, and history move with you. You start day one with everything you already built, just in a system that actually fits.
Most agencies leave clients on the hook for migration. We don't. 15 years of recruiting means we know which fields matter, which ones are junk, and how to map your old workflow into a cleaner one.
See the full custom ATS vs Bullhorn cost breakdownMigration Pricing
Small
Included
Under 5,000 records. Candidates, contacts, jobs, basic notes.
Standard
$3,500 - $5,000
5K-25K records. Resumes, activity history, custom fields.
Complex
$5,000 - $15,000
25K+ records, custom objects, email threads, parallel-run support.
Supported source systems: Bullhorn, Salesforce, HubSpot, Greenhouse, Lever, JobAdder, Pipedrive, Zoho, and most CSV exports.
Bundle Pricing
The full stack bundle. Website, ATS/CRM, and AI agents. Save 25%.
Website + ATS/CRM + 2 to 3 custom AI agents, all built and integrated, in 90 days.
Paid in 3 installments. Project kickoff, mid-point, launch.
How we compare
TrustedHire vs. a traditional agency.
These are real market rates. Agency prices vary - these reflect typical quotes for the same scope of work.
Renting SaaS vs owning your build: the crossover
Cumulative cost over five years. Hover for exact figures.
After month 19, every SaaS invoice you are not paying is savings. By year five the gap is $82,500, and the system is still yours.
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What does renting your software actually cost?
Month 19
You break even
$120,000
5-year SaaS cost
$82,500
Saved by owning
 TrustedHireYou own everything | Dev Shop / AgencyYou rent forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Website | $8K – $15K | $20K – $50K |
| Custom ATS / CRM | $25K – $50K | $80K – $200K |
| AI Agent (each) | $5K – $10K | $15K – $40K |
| Full stack bundle | $60K – $100K | $150K – $400K |
| Ongoing SaaS fees | $0 (you own it) | $1,500 – $5,000/mo |
| Typical timeline | 3 – 10 weeks | 3 – 9 months |
| You own the code | ✓ Always | Sometimes |
| Built by the person who uses it | ✓ Yes | ✗ Never |
| Junior devs on your project | ✗ Never | Common |
| Data migration included | ✓ Yes | Extra cost |
| Lifetime savings | You own it outright | Paying indefinitely |
Custom Website
TrustedHire
$8K – $15K
Agency
$20K – $50K
Full Stack Bundle
TrustedHire
$60K – $100K
Agency
$150K – $400K
Ongoing SaaS fees
TrustedHire
$0 (you own it)
Agency
$1.5K – $5K/mo
Timeline
TrustedHire
3 – 10 weeks
Agency
3 – 9 months
You own the code
TrustedHire
✓ Always
Agency
Sometimes
Junior devs on your project
TrustedHire
✗ Never
Agency
Common
Agency rates sourced from industry surveys and client-reported quotes. Actual costs vary by scope and vendor.
What It's Like to Work With Nick
Same person. Same standard. Recruiting or build.
Nick is a trusted resource with a commitment to helping customers and candidates be successful. His approach was thorough, and his communication was exceptional. He continues to be an active listener and empathetic to what matters most to our business.
President
Minneapolis-based Construction Company · Recruiting client
Every build project gets the same operator: Nick, personally. No account managers, no hand-offs. More client reviews
After Launch
We don't disappear after we ship, unless you want us to.
Hourly Iterations
$200 – $300/hr
Pay-as-you-go for new features, integrations, or one-off changes after launch. No retainer required.
Monthly Retainer
$1,500 – $3,500/mo
Hosting monitoring, prompt tuning, new features, bug fixes, and integrations. Like having a fractional CTO who already knows your stack.
Training & Handoff
$2,500 – $5,000 one-time
I walk you through running and maintaining everything we built - so you own it in every sense of the word.
- Full-day recorded walkthrough session
- How to manage content, candidates & workflows
- How to tune and update your AI agents
- Written operations guide for your stack
- 30 days of email support post-session
Website-only: $2,500. Full stack (website + ATS + agents): $5,000.
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Common Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Everything you need to know about custom software pricing, timelines, and what you own at the end.
Let's Talk
Book a discovery call.
30–60 minutes depending on the scope of your project. No pitch. No pressure. We'll talk about what you're trying to build and whether I'm the right person to build it.
Or email me directly at nick@thetrustedhire.com