We build custom software for nonprofits and educators — and help organizations navigate the AI tools reshaping how teams work.
The majority of our work is dedicated to nonprofits and educators. This isn’t a side focus — it’s the whole point.
Budget is part of every conversation. We offer upfront discounts for nonprofits and educators, and we’ll tell you what things cost before you commit.
We are dedicated to great design that is easy on the eyes and kind to the mind.
Your programs are growing. Your staff is stretched. And somewhere in the middle sits a spreadsheet, an aging database, or a system held together by one person who knows all the workarounds. Meanwhile, your board is asking what you’re doing with AI — and you’re not sure where to start.
You don’t need another off-the-shelf subscription that almost fits. You need software built around how your organization actually works — and a partner who understands the mission behind it.
Most projects start at $5K — and we offer a paid Discovery session for under $1,000 to get you a clear proposal before any commitment.
Your organization is a unique and the world needs something special from you. That’s why cookie-cutter software doesn’t work. We build custom software applications that will solve problems for you and your clients.
A new application can be a hard transition on a team – especially in a world that expects everybody to be tech experts. With personal training workshops, we’ll make sure your team has a thorough understanding of what we build together. And we’ll be here for the long haul – available at any point to provide additional education and resources.
Stop worrying about maintenance. We built it and we can we handle it. An ongoing maintenance package will give you valuable time to focus on your mission and the peace of mind to do so without distraction.
Working hard and working smart don’t always happen at the same time. By reviewing your workflows, we’ll make sure they are on the same page.
We offer onsite or remote training sessions & workshops for those of you who want to take the development into your own hands.
Data isn’t always in the same place so we’ll help make sure it’s connected and available where you need it.
Acolyte Applications is a small business, which means that every project is managed and coordinated by us. For years, we have helped non-profits, educators, and mission-focused businesses build applications that make the world a better place.
We treat every project with the same diligence and personal care. That’s the benefit of working with a small business – no matter your size, your project will receive careful attention from start to finish.
Hear testimonials from real clients in diverse fields like education, environmental work, and more.
To date, we’ve helped nonprofits and educators save nearly $2 million in development costs through our sliding scale pricing — without cutting corners on quality. That’s the difference between what we could charge at standard market rates and what we actually charge the organizations we serve.
We’ve been building custom software for nonprofits and educators for years — and we’re constantly evolving how we build. Today that means combining the Claris platform with modern web technologies and AI-augmented development to deliver faster, smarter, and more maintainably than a traditional dev shop.
Our status as a Claris Partner reflects a consistent track record of delivering solutions that hold up — on time, on budget, and built to grow with your organization. Whether the right tool is FileMaker, a modern web stack, or a combination of both, we’ll tell you honestly what fits — and build it right.
