For founders and operators who can't afford slow. We ship web apps, websites, and automation — fixed scope, production quality, in 2-6 weeks.
/ What We Build
Three focused service areas. One mission: ship fast, ship right, ship things that work.
Custom web apps built around your specific workflow. Whether it's a client portal, SaaS tool, or internal dashboard — we architect clean, fast, scalable solutions without the bloat.
Sites that load instantly, communicate clearly, and convert visitors into customers — built on Astro for maximum performance.
Stop doing manually what AI can do better. We build intelligent workflows, data pipelines, and AI integrations that cut operational overhead.
/ How It Works
Our process is built around speed and clarity — you always know where things stand.
A focused kickoff call to understand your goals, constraints, and timeline. No lengthy discovery phases — we move fast and align on what matters.
Using AI-assisted development, we prototype and build in parallel. You see real progress within the first week — not wireframes, actual product.
We iterate together in short feedback loops. Nothing ships without your sign-off. Changes are fast, communication is direct.
We deploy to production, verify performance, and stay available as your product scales. Launch is a milestone, not a handoff.
/ Why Choose Us
Up to 60%
faster delivery
We leverage AI tooling across the entire build process — cutting development time by up to 60% while maintaining production-grade quality. Weeks, not quarters.
AI-native
at every stage
Faster ideation, automated testing, smarter code review. Less time wasted, more value shipped.
100%
custom builds
No templates. Every product is architected for your exact use case — no bloated CMS, no compromises.
Fixed price
clear scope
Know what you're getting before we start. No surprise invoices, ever.
/ Our Work
A sample of what we've shipped. Real outcomes, real clients, real results.
A personal finance tracker with AI-driven spending insights and automated categorization. Built for a UK fintech startup in under 6 weeks.
A customer support workflow automation platform that reduced ticket resolution time by 40%.
A performance-focused marketing site achieving a 98 Lighthouse score on first audit.
An AI-powered weekly business reporting tool that auto-generates executive summaries from raw data. Cut reporting overhead from 4 hours to 10 minutes.
A property-matching platform for digital nomads with a Supabase backend and real-time availability engine.
A WCAG 2.1 AA compliant legal services website. Increased qualified lead submissions by 220%.
/ Client Feedback
"Lightstorm delivered our MVP in 5 weeks. The quality was exceptional — clean code, fast performance, exactly what we scoped. They think like engineers, not just developers."
Sarah Chen
Co-founder, Vaultly
/ Our Story
Built out of Sri Lanka — Lightstorm Studios was founded on one belief: great software shouldn't take a year and a fortune. We combine deep engineering craft with AI tooling so ambitious teams can move at the speed of their ideas.
We're a small, senior team. Every project gets our full attention. We don't hand you off to juniors, don't disappear after launch, and don't pad timelines.
2–6
weeks to launch
Lighthouse score
fixed-scope projects
/ Pricing
No hourly billing. No surprise invoices. You know exactly what you're getting before we start.
High-conversion website
$2,500
from, fixed scope
Perfect for businesses that need a fast, beautiful, SEO-optimised website that actually converts visitors into leads.
Web app / SaaS / portal
$6,500
from, fixed scope
For founders and teams that need a production-grade web application — custom tooling, client portals, dashboards, or SaaS MVPs.
AI automation & workflows
$4,000
from, fixed scope
Eliminate repetitive ops work. We build intelligent automations that connect your tools and save your team hours every week.
Not sure which tier fits? Send us a brief — we'll scope it for free.
/ Let's Build Together
Whether you have a fully-formed spec or just a rough idea, we'll get you moving. Most projects kick off within 48 hours of first contact.
hello@lightstorm.work · Response within one business day
/ Get In Touch
Ready to transform your digital presence? Whether you have a fully-formed spec or just a rough idea — we'll get you moving fast.
Sri Lanka · Remote-first
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/ FAQ
Everything you need to know before starting a project with us.