Custom software development is the process of creating software from scratch that meets the specific needs of the owner. This typically includes functionality that off the shelf and commercially available software does not provide. A custom software development company offers development services in order to perform application development. This is often performed onshore in the United States, near-shore in places like Canda and Mexico, or offshore in places like India.
Custom software requires programming and can also require web design if the application will be hosted online or via a website. Business software often leverages custom development due to the unique nature of functionality required by different lines of business.