Based in Malawi | Serving Clients Worldwide

We Build Software That
People and Startups
Actually Use.

Custom web and mobile apps from $1,200. Delivered in 4-6 weeks. Made for founders who need to move fast.

Fixed-price packages
4-6 week delivery
No hidden costs

15+

Projects Delivered

4-6

Weeks Avg. Delivery

$1,200+

Starting From
The Challenge

The Problem Most Founders Face

You have an idea. You need an MVP. But:

x Big agencies charge $50K-$100K
x Freelancers disappear mid-project
x Quality talent is hard to find
x You cannot afford to waste 6 months
We solve this.
Fixed-price packages starting at $1,200
Dedicated team that speaks your language
4-6 week delivery with signed SLAs
Post-launch support included
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What We Build

Fixed-price packages. Clear timelines. No surprises.

MVP Development

$1,200-$3,500
Perfect for: Pre-seed startups validating ideas

Launch your minimum viable product in 3-5 weeks. Includes core features, user auth, dashboard, database, and deployment. (Admin panel optional)

Full Web Applications

$3,500-$7,500
Perfect for: Seed-stage companies scaling products

Complete platforms with payments, real-time updates, mobile responsiveness, and API development.

AI Integration

$6,000-$12,000
Perfect for: Businesses adding intelligence to existing products

Custom chatbots, recommendation systems, and intelligent automation using OpenAI/Claude.

Technical Consulting

$100-$150/hr
Perfect for: Teams needing expert guidance

Architecture reviews, tech stack selection, code quality audits, and scalability planning.

Our Work

Projects We're Proud Of

Real projects. Real results. Real clients.

AutoResearcher platform

AutoResearcher

AI Research Platform | Academic Tool

Built AI-powered research aggregation tool that reduced research time by 80% for 500+ academics.

500+ Users 80% Faster 4.8/5 Rating
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GetEducation platform

GetEducation

EdTech Platform | IELTS/TOEFL Prep

Comprehensive test preparation platform serving 1,200+ students with AI-powered practice tests.

1,200+ Students 15% Score Increase 4.7/5 Rating
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Mulimi AgTech

Mulimi

AgTech | IoT & Data Science

Connecting farmers to corporate consumers through IoT data analytics and supply chain optimization.

IoT Integrated Supply Chain Market Access
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Wathu Malawi

Wathu Malawi

Tourism Ecosystem | Job Creation

A digital ecosystem designed to create jobs and bolster the local tourism economy in Malawi.

Job Creation Local Tourism Ecosystem
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Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

"

Cichlify is the real deal. We needed an MVP for our healthcare startup in 5 weeks. They delivered in 4. The code quality is top-notch and the team just ‘gets it’.

David Miller

David Miller

CEO, HealthFlow

Austin, USA

"

Our retail platform needed a serious overhaul. Cichlify's design and dev team modernized our entire stack. Sales are up 40% since launch.

Sarah van der Merwe

Sarah van der Merwe

Founder, ShopSmart SA

Cape Town, South Africa

"

Bringing tech to local agriculture was a challenge until we met Cichlify. Their IoT solution for Mulimi is changing lives for our farmers.

Kondwani Phiri

Kondwani Phiri

Director, AgriGrowth

Lilongwe, Malawi

"

I was skeptical about outsourcing, but their communication was better than local agencies I've worked with. Daily updates and a truly transparent process.

Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson

CTO, FinEdge London

London, UK

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About Us

Our Story

We started Cichlify because we saw talented developers struggling to connect with startups who needed them.

After building 15+ projects for founders across the globe and seeing them succeed, we realized something important: the world does not need more expensive agencies. It needs fast, affordable, quality software built by people who actually care.

Based in Malawi but serving clients worldwide, we combine local expertise with global standards. Every project we take on is treated as our own - because your success is our success.

That is Cichlify.

Speed

We move fast because your market window is short

Transparency

Fixed prices, clear timelines, weekly updates

Quality

We write code we are proud of

Affordability

Premium work, fair prices

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The Team

The Minds Behind Cichlify

Marvin Phiri
Co-Founder & CDAIO

Marvin Phiri

Chief Data and AI Officer driving innovation through strategic data leadership and advanced analytics.

Raymond Tembo
Co-Founder & CTO

Raymond Tembo

Designer and developer with a passion for creating innovative solutions

Tikondwe Kawonga
Head of Business Development

Tikondwe Kawonga

Head of Business Development focused on strategic growth, partnerships, and market expansion

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know you will finish the project?

We use milestone-based payments and sign SLAs with delivery dates. Plus, we offer 30-60 days post-launch support on all projects. You only pay for completed milestones.

What if I do not like the result?

We do weekly demos and include 2 rounds of revisions at each milestone. You will see progress every step of the way and can request changes before we proceed.

Do you work with international clients?

Yes. We have clients in UK, US, and across Africa. We work across all timezones and use async communication tools like Slack and Loom to keep projects moving.

Can you help after the project launches?

Absolutely. We offer maintenance packages starting at $100 per month, or pay-as-you-go support. All projects include 30-60 days of free post-launch support.

What technologies do you use?

Modern stack: React, Next.js, SvelteKit, Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, and AWS or Vercel for hosting. We choose based on your needs, not our preferences.

How do payments work?

Standard projects: 50% upfront, 50% on delivery. Larger projects: milestone-based payments. We accept bank transfer, PayPal, and mobile money for local clients.

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