Software built in Malawi, ready for the world.

We design and build websites, mobile apps and desktop software that help businesses save time, sell more and run smoothly.

50+Projects delivered
30+Happy clients
5+Years of experience
24hReply time

One team for every screen your customers use

From a first website to a full business system, we handle design, development and support.

Websites & web apps

Fast, mobile-friendly sites, online shops, booking systems and dashboards.

HTML/CSS/JSReactPHP

Mobile applications

Android and iOS apps, including mobile money and offline-first features.

AndroidiOSFlutter

Desktop & laptop software

Inventory, point-of-sale, school and clinic systems for Windows, macOS and Linux.

WindowsmacOSLinux

Business systems

Custom school, shop, clinic, inventory, payroll and reporting systems designed around your workflow.

DatabasesReportsAutomation

IT & cybersecurity

Website hardening, backups, maintenance, performance checks and practical security guidance.

HTTPSBackupsMonitoring

Domains & hosting

Help with domains, Cloudflare hosting, deployment, professional email and ongoing website care.

CloudflareDNSSSL

From idea to launch in four steps

1

Discover

We listen, define your goals and agree on scope and price.

2

Design

You review clear layouts before any code is written.

3

Build

We develop in short cycles and show progress often.

4

Launch & support

We deploy, train your team and stay on for updates.

More than a website

Everything you need to start, grow and digitize

Elsa-Tech5 combines websites, desktop software and cross-platform .NET MAUI applications with practical support for businesses, schools and organisations.

Launch-ready websites

Responsive pages, contact and WhatsApp flows, SEO foundations, performance, PWA support and Cloudflare-ready deployment.

Build a website

Business software

Inventory, sales, customers, staff, reports, dashboards and databases can be combined around your actual workflow.

Configure software

Website + MAUI

For projects that need both an online presence and a cross-platform application for supported desktop and mobile targets.

Explore MAUI

Support after launch

Maintenance, backups, updates, troubleshooting and feature improvements can be agreed as part of your support plan.

Get support
Why build with Elsa-Tech5?

Designed around the customer's real requirements

Negotiable scope

Start with a package, then agree the features and final scope together.

Hard project ceiling

The complete package, including agreed customizations, does not exceed MWK 2,000,000.

Mobile-first

Web experiences are designed to work well on phones, tablets and desktop screens.

Clear handover

Testing, deployment, training and support expectations are discussed before launch.

Packages for every budget

Starting prices in Malawi kwacha. Small websites start at MWK 150,000 and simple desktop applications at MWK 350,000. If you choose a .NET MAUI app together with the website, the package starts at MWK 700,000 and can be customized up to a maximum of MWK 2,000,000. Custom project prices are negotiable and agreed after reviewing the requirements.

Custom pricing: Custom requirements are negotiable. We agree the final price after reviewing the scope, features, integrations and delivery requirements.

Small Website

From MWK 150,000
  • 1–5 pages
  • Mobile-friendly design
  • WhatsApp/contact button
  • Basic SEO
Start at 150k

Simple Desktop Application

From MWK 350,000
  • Windows desktop application
  • Basic database
  • Reports/printing
  • Training and support
Start at 350k

Custom Website + Software

Custom scope
  • Website plus selected system features
  • Modules chosen by the client
  • Database, reports and integrations as needed
  • Price depends on the final scope
Customize it

Website + .NET MAUI App

From MWK 700,000 · up to MWK 2,000,000
  • Website included
  • One MAUI app for desktop + mobile
  • Shared business features where practical
  • Custom modules, reports and integrations
  • Training + launch support
Build my package

Recent projects

A selection of what we have built for clients. Replace the sample projects with your real work and live links before publishing.

A local team with global standards

Elsa-Tech5__MALAWI is a software company that turns business problems into reliable digital products. We work closely with clients so every solution fits how they really operate.

Clear pricing
Fixed quotes agreed before work starts.
Built for local conditions
Low-bandwidth, offline and mobile-money ready.
Support after launch
Maintenance, training and updates when you need them.

What clients say

"They understood our business and delivered on time."Client name, Company
"Our sales records are now organised and easy to track."Client name, Company
"Professional, friendly and always available for support."Client name, Company

Common questions

How long does a project take?

A simple website takes 1 to 2 weeks. Apps and systems usually take 4 to 12 weeks.

Can I pay in stages?

Yes. We agree on milestones and you pay as each one is delivered.

Do you offer support after launch?

Yes. Every package includes free support, and we offer monthly maintenance after that.

Will my app work with poor internet?

We can build offline-first apps that sync when a connection is available.

What we build, in detail

Websites & web apps

  • Business and company websites
  • Online shops and payments
  • Booking and enquiry systems
  • Admin dashboards and reports

Cross-platform .NET MAUI applications

  • One C#/.NET MAUI app for desktop and mobile phones
  • Shared business logic and reusable UI
  • Offline-first data sync where required
  • APIs, reports and integrations as scoped

Desktop & laptop software

  • Point-of-sale and stock control
  • School, clinic and church systems
  • Payroll and accounting tools
  • Backups and printed reports

Estimate your project cost

Choose what you need and see a rough price range. We confirm the final quote after a free consultation.

Estimated range
Get an exact quote

Meet the team

E
Founder name

Founder & Lead Developer

M
Team member

Mobile App Developer

D
Team member

UI/UX Designer

Insights for Malawian businesses

Short, practical reads on going digital.

Tip

5 reasons your business needs a website

Customers search online before they buy. A website builds trust, shows your products and works for you 24 hours a day.

Guide

Web app, mobile app or desktop software?

Pick a website for reach, a mobile app for daily customer use, and desktop software for shop or office work that must run offline.

Tip

How to prepare before asking for a quote

List the problems you want solved, who will use the system and your budget. A clear idea means a faster, cheaper build.

Ready to build something great?

Start a project

Monthly support plans

Keep your website or app secure, updated and working after launch.

Basic

MWK 50,000 / month
  • Security updates
  • Monthly backup
  • 1 small fix per month
Choose plan

Standard

MWK 120,000 / month
  • Everything in Basic
  • Content updates
  • Priority WhatsApp support
  • Monthly report
Choose plan

Premium

MWK 250,000 / month
  • Everything in Standard
  • New features each month
  • Same-day response
  • Hosting and domain care
Choose plan

Technologies we use

HTML/CSS/JSReactNode.jsPHP/LaravelPython.NET MAUIC#/.NETFlutterKotlinSwiftSQL databasesFirebaseElectronC#/.NETMobile money APIsGit

Request a detailed quote

Tell us about the project, budget and deadline. The form prepares a complete enquiry for email or WhatsApp—no account required.

  • Free consultationWe clarify the requirements before confirming a price.
  • Milestone paymentsFor larger projects, payment can be split by agreed milestones.
  • Real deliverablesScope, timeline and support terms are confirmed before development starts.

Book a free consultation

Pick a day and time. We will confirm on WhatsApp. Working hours (Malawi time): Monday to Friday 8:00 to 17:00, Saturday 9:00 to 13:00.

Quick answers

Ask about prices, time, support or location.

Tell us what you want to build

Send a message and we will reply within one working day.

Find us

Serving clients across Malawi, with operations in Lilongwe.

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Everything visitors need, in one polished experience

Fast navigation, interactive tools, project discovery, case studies, client status, sharing and mobile-first controls.

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Find services, projects, prices and articles instantly.

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FEATURED CASE STUDY

From problem to working software

Explore the workflow we use to turn a business idea into a launch-ready product.

Compare packages

Use the controls to compare what is included. Final scope is confirmed in your quote.

Our delivery timeline

01DiscoverRequirements & quote
02DesignUI, content & structure
03BuildDevelopment & testing
04LaunchDeployment & training

Technology wall

HTMLCSSJavaScriptReactNode.jsPHPPythonFlutterC#/.NETSQLFirebaseCloudflareGitAPIs

Before → After

Drag the slider to compare a simple interface with a polished business UI.

OLD UI
Basic layout
ELSA-TECH5 UI
Modern responsive layout
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Elsa-Tech5 service status

This page gives visitors a simple operational status view. Connect real monitoring later for automatic checks.

WebsiteOperational
WhatsAppContact channel
EmailContact channel
HostingCloudflare-ready

Last manual check:

Our pricing policy

The website gives you a clear starting point, while the final package is customized to what you actually need.

MWK 150,000 starting point

Small, professional websites start at MWK 150,000.

MWK 350,000 starting point

Simple desktop applications start at MWK 350,000.

MWK 2,000,000 maximum package

When the client chooses a .NET MAUI application for desktop and mobile phones together with the website, the package starts at MWK 700,000 and can be customized up to MWK 2,000,000.

Custom requirements such as extra modules, integrations, reports, hosting, content, maintenance or third-party services are discussed and agreed in the quote. No package is automatically charged at the maximum.

Payments & delivery

Choose the payment method agreed in your project quotation. Actual online checkout can be connected after the merchant account is configured.

Mobile money

Prepare integration for supported Malawi mobile-money providers once merchant credentials and API access are available.

Bank transfer

Use the bank details supplied on your approved invoice. Never publish private account credentials in this website code.

Online checkout

A secure payment provider can be connected through a server-side endpoint; do not put secret API keys in this static site.

Stay updated

Optional web notifications can alert visitors to new projects and articles. The notification service needs a push server/key before it can send messages.

ELSA-TECH5 BUSINESS LABBuild your project, scope it, compare packages and prepare a quote.

Advanced business tools

Everything below works without an account. No AI and no login required.

🌍 Language

Switch the interface between English and Chichewa labels.

English is active.

💱 Display currency

Choose a display currency. Conversion rates are editable estimates, not live FX quotes.

Use the quote in MWK as the official price.

♿ Accessibility

Quick controls for text size, contrast and reduced motion.

🧭 Project recommendation wizard

Answer a few questions to identify the type of solution that matches your needs.

Suggested directionSmall Website

A responsive website is a good starting point for visibility and enquiries.

From MWK 150,000Request quote

🧩 Project scope builder

Select modules to create a project scope. The total is an estimate; the final quote follows consultation.

MWK 0Estimated starting scope
0Modules selected
ET5-SCOPE-000Scope reference
CustomProject class

📄 Quote preview

Generate a print-ready quotation from the selected scope.

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📊 Package comparison

Compare the main starting packages.

FeatureWebsiteDesktopComplete
Starting price150k350kUp to 1.5m*
Responsive UI✓—✓
DatabaseOptional✓✓
ReportsOptional✓✓
TrainingOptional✓✓

*The MWK 1.5m cap applies to the website + .NET MAUI desktop/mobile package described above. Other custom work is scoped separately.

📱 Device previews

Show how the same project can appear across screens.

Mobile

Customer app

Touch UI

Desktop

Dashboard

Reports

Web

Business website

SEO

🏗️ Software architecture

A simple visual example of how a typical Elsa-Tech5 business system can be structured.

Customer / Staff UI
→
Application Layer
→
Database / APIs
Mobile / Desktop
→
Authentication / Roles
→
Reports / Backups

💻 Code showcase

Example of the kind of clean front-end structure used on the site.

const project = {
  name: 'Elsa-Tech5',
  responsive: true,
  offlineReady: true
};

🧪 Live demo cards

Small UI demonstrations visitors can interact with.

MWK 245,000Today's sales demo

🧱 System modules

Explore example modules for a custom business system.

SalesInvoices
StockInventory
HRStaff
ReportsAnalytics

Sales: invoices, receipts and daily sales tracking.

📈 Company timeline & achievements

Use this area for your real company milestones. Sample figures should be replaced with verified information.

01FoundedAdd your real year
02First projectAdd real project
03GrowthAdd verified milestone
04Major launchAdd real launch
05PartnershipAdd genuine partner
06TodayBuilding locally
50+Replace with verified projects
30+Replace with verified clients
24hConfigured response target
MWMalawi-focused delivery

🎯 Client industries

Highlight the sectors you genuinely serve.

SchoolsRetailSMEsNGOsClinicsHospitalityChurchesProfessional services

🏆 Trust & credentials

Only publish credentials you can verify.

Add genuine certificationAdd genuine partnershipAdd verified award

Do not claim a certification, award or partnership until it is genuine and documented.

🔗 Public technology links

Connect your real public profiles.

🗓️ Consultation availability

Choose a date, meeting type, contact method and urgency before booking.

🌐 Global time

Quick reference for common client time zones.

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--:--South Africa
--:--United Kingdom
--:--US Eastern

📇 Business contact card

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Software • Web • Mobile • Desktop

🔗 Share & print

Share the site or create a print-friendly copy of the current page.

📍 Meeting location

Use your actual business location before publishing a precise address.

Malawi • Lilongwe

For a precise map pin, replace this general location with your verified business address.

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📦 PWA / desktop install

Install Elsa-Tech5 as an app where your browser supports PWA installation.

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CASE STUDY

How Elsa-Tech5 takes an idea to launch

01

Problem

We identify the business bottleneck, users and required outcome.

02

Solution

We design the simplest suitable web, mobile or desktop system.

03

Build

We develop, test, optimize for phones and prepare deployment.

04

Handover

We train the client and provide agreed support and maintenance.

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Refer & Earn

Refer a customer. Earn from successful deals.

Know a business, school or organisation that needs a website or software? Refer them to Elsa-Tech5. Start at 10% of the eligible amount Elsa-Tech5 receives from the referred deal, with the reward percentage increasing as you make more successful referrals.

Referral reward tiers

1 successful deal

10% referral reward

2–4 successful deals

12% referral reward

5–7 successful deals

15% referral reward

8+ successful deals

20% referral reward

How it works

  1. Send us the customer's name and contact details with their permission.
  2. We confirm the referral and record a referral reference.
  3. The customer agrees the project scope and price with Elsa-Tech5.
  4. After the referred deal is paid and qualifies under the referral terms, the applicable reward is calculated.
  5. Your percentage increases as you complete more successful qualifying referrals.

Important: Rewards are calculated on the eligible amount actually received by Elsa-Tech5 for the referred deal, subject to the written referral terms. Refunds, cancelled projects, unpaid amounts and taxes/third-party charges are excluded where applicable. Elsa-Tech5 may update the program terms prospectively.

Make a referral
Referral form

Refer a customer

Use WhatsApp to send the referral details. Do not share sensitive information without the customer's permission.

View reward tiers
Build Your Solution

Configure the solution you need

Start with a package, add modules, and request a negotiable quotation. The website + .NET MAUI package starts at MWK 700,000 and can go up to MWK 2,000,000 including agreed customizations.

1. Choose a foundation

Final custom prices are negotiated according to requirements. The website + MAUI package has a maximum total package value of MWK 2,000,000, including agreed customizations.

Estimated range

MWK 150,000+

Starting price; final quotation is negotiable.

2. Add modules

3. Client details

Solutions by industry

Build software for your type of business

Schools

Students, fees, attendance, results, classes, staff and reports.

Retail

Inventory, POS, suppliers, sales, stock alerts and reporting.

Restaurants & Hotels

Orders, rooms, bookings, stock and operational reports.

Clinics

Appointments, patients, records and administrative workflows.

NGOs & Organisations

Members, projects, records, reporting and administration.

Professional Services

Customers, projects, billing workflows and business dashboards.

Cross-platform development

Website + .NET MAUI application

For clients who want a website and a cross-platform application, Elsa-Tech5 can scope a .NET MAUI solution for desktop and mobile devices.

One project, multiple targets

Plan a shared application experience for supported desktop and mobile platforms, with platform-specific features where required.

WindowsAndroidiOS

Package range

MWK 700,000 – 2,000,000

Includes the website. The final scope and negotiated price depend on modules, integrations and deployment requirements.

Typical modules

Inventory • Sales • Reports • Customers • Staff • Payments • Notifications • Admin dashboard

Case studies

How projects are structured

Problem

Identify the client's current workflow, bottlenecks, data and business requirements.

Solution

Design the website, application, database and modules around the agreed scope.

Technology

Use appropriate web, desktop, mobile, database and cloud technologies for the project.

Delivery

Testing, deployment, training, documentation and agreed support.

Project tracker

Check a project reference

Enter a project reference supplied by Elsa-Tech5. This front-end tracker is ready to connect to a real project database.

Quotation

Request and print a professional quotation

Generate a scope summary from the builder, then print or save it as PDF from your browser.

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Software • Web • Mobile • Desktop Solutions

Quotation preview will appear here after using the Build Your Solution form.

Support center

Get help with your website or software

Report a problem

Describe the issue and include the affected system/module.

Request an update

Ask for content, feature or configuration changes.

Maintenance

Request ongoing technical maintenance, backups or updates.

Project requirements

Prepare your project brief

Development process

From idea to launch

Consultation

Understand the business and desired outcome.

Requirements & quotation

Agree scope, modules, timeline and negotiable price.

Design

Create the interface and workflow.

Development

Build the agreed website/application.

Testing & launch

Test, deploy, train and hand over.

After launch

Maintenance & support

Basic

Routine updates, minor fixes and technical checks.

Business

Basic support plus backups, content changes and scheduled maintenance.

Custom

Negotiated support for systems with specific uptime, integrations or response requirements.

Trust & security

Built with practical security in mind

HTTPS

Use HTTPS/SSL for production websites.

Access control

Applications can be designed with role-based access where required.

Backups

Plan regular database and file backups according to the project.

Updates

Keep dependencies, operating environments and applications maintained.

Knowledge center

Technology guides

Website vs web application

Understand when a business needs a brochure website versus a system.

Desktop vs cross-platform

Compare a focused desktop application with a cross-platform MAUI solution.

What is .NET MAUI?

Learn how a shared application can target supported desktop and mobile platforms.

Business software planning

Start with workflows, users, data and reports before selecting features.

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Local technology services

Websites, software and digital solutions for clients in Malawi and beyond.

Contact

Use the contact details already configured on this website.

Service area

Malawi-based projects with remote collaboration available where appropriate.

Business hours

See the site's contact/business-hours section for the configured schedule.

Elsa-Tech5 Business Platform

Everything from first enquiry to long-term support

The website now brings your enquiry, project, quotation, payment, delivery, support and referral workflows into one customer-facing experience. Live records still require a backend or connected service.

1. Start Your Project

Capture the customer's business, goals, preferred solution, deadline and budget.

Start onboarding

2. Configure a solution

Choose website, desktop, .NET MAUI or custom modules while respecting the MWK 2,000,000 ceiling.

Build a solution

3. Get a quotation

Create a quotation preview with a reference, scope, price and terms.

Create quotation

4. Track the project

Give customers a project reference for requirements, design, development, testing and launch.

Open tracker

5. Payments

Calculate deposit and balance amounts before connecting a real payment provider.

Deposit calculator

6. Support

Route bugs, updates and maintenance requests to the support workflow.

Open support

7. Referrals

Track a referrer’s deal count and applicable reward tier.

Referral dashboard

8. Knowledge & security

Explain technology choices, security, architecture and maintenance clearly.

Knowledge center
Customer onboarding

Start your project

Complete the brief and send it to Elsa-Tech5 for consultation.

Client portal

Private project access

Use a project reference or private link supplied by Elsa-Tech5. This demo interface does not authenticate users or expose real project data.

Payment planning

Deposit & balance calculator

Plan an agreed project payment split. This calculator does not process payments.

Maximum configured project total: MWK 2,000,000. Actual payment terms are agreed in the project contract.

Compare solutions

Choose the type of solution

CapabilityWebsiteDesktopWebsite + MAUICustom system
Public online presence✓Optional✓✓
Business workflowBasic✓✓✓
Mobile appPWA/optional—✓Optional
Desktop software—✓✓✓
Custom databaseOptional✓✓✓
Demo center

Explore sample business systems

POS & inventory

Products, sales, stock movements, low-stock alerts and reports.

School management

Students, classes, fees, attendance and report workflows.

Clinic workflow

Patients, appointments, records and operational reporting.

Hotel & restaurant

Bookings, tables, orders, rooms and operational dashboards.

Technology architecture

How a typical Elsa-Tech5 solution can fit together

Customer interface

Website, PWA, mobile app or desktop application.

Application layer

Business rules, workflows, APIs and integrations.

Data layer

Database, files, backups and reporting data.

Hosting & operations

Cloud hosting, HTTPS, monitoring, backups and deployment.

Release center

Version and update history

v1.0 — Launch

Core website/application features, initial deployment and handover.

v1.1 — Improvements

Performance, accessibility, content and workflow improvements.

Future releases

New modules and fixes can be documented here after deployment.

Customer feedback

Tell us about your experience

Download center

Business documents

Company profile

Use the site's print/share tools to create a current company profile.

Requirements brief

Complete the project requirements form and save a copy.

Open requirements

Pricing guide

Review current starting prices and the MWK 2,000,000 maximum.

View pricing

Terms

Review the site's terms and referral conditions before proceeding.

View terms
Lead capture

Request a consultation

Consultation request

Request a call

Referral dashboard

See your current referral tier

Demo calculator only. Persistent referral records require a backend/database.

Tier: 1 deal = 10%; 2–4 = 12%; 5–7 = 15%; 8+ = 20%. The reward is based on the eligible amount actually received by Elsa-Tech5, subject to the referral terms.

Knowledge search

Find an answer quickly

Payment workflow

Project payment stages

Payment integration can be connected after the preferred provider and business account are selected.

Quotation

Scope and negotiable price agreed.

Deposit

Deposit collected according to the agreed contract.

Development

Build according to the approved scope.

Final payment

Balance handled according to the agreement.

Launch

Deployment and handover.