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Software development company · Cape Town · since 2017

We build that work.

Liorra Tech is a software development company in Cape Town. We build mobile apps, web platforms and AI systems for businesses in South Africa and abroad. And if you are not sure what you need yet, we help you work that out first.

Rated 4.9/5 on Clutch · Top App Development Company, South Africa (2023)We reply within one business day · You own the code
Example: an AI tool checking a supplier invoiceMADE-UP DATA
  1. 00:00Invoice arrived by email. PDF, 3 pages.
  2. 00:02Read it. Found supplier, amount, dates, line items.
  3. 00:03Matched it to purchase order 4471.
  4. 00:04Amount is 3.2% more than the order. Sent to a person to check.
  5. 00:05Wrote a short note for the finance team.
  6. 00:05Waiting for approval…
Every AI tool we build keeps a record like this, so you can see what it did and why.How we build AI tools

Clients include

  • Siza
  • Ocean Premium
  • Zaio Institute of Technology
  • Paystack
  • Hoya
  • HealthTest
  • Brightmind
  • Session Media
  • NotifyBirds
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02 · How we build AI that works

Most AI projects get stuck at the demo stage. Here is how we avoid that.

We treat AI like any other business system. It has to solve a real problem, work on your real data, be safe to use, and keep working after launch.

  1. Step 1Start with the problemWhat takes your team time today, and what would “fixed” look like in hours or rands.
  2. Step 2Test it on your real dataA working version in weeks, measured against real cases. Not a slideshow about what AI could do.
  3. Step 3Make it safeWho can access what, a record of every action, a person in the loop for important decisions, and POPIA handled.
  4. Step 4Keep it runningWe watch it, fix it and improve it after launch, so it gets better instead of quietly breaking.

04 · Tech advice

If you are not sure where to start, book an advice session.

Fixed price, fixed length, and a written report at the end. Use it with us or with anyone else.

See the sessions
90 minutes01

AI planning session

We go through how your business works and find where AI would save real time or money. You get a ranked list and a first cost estimate.

Fixed price, quoted within 24 hours
5 days02

Tech health check

We review your existing app or system: how it is built, how secure it is, what it costs to run, and what to fix first. Good for apps built in a hurry that now need to grow.

Written report and a 90-day plan
Monthly03

Part-time CTO

A senior technical lead for a few days a month. For founders and teams who need someone to own the technology decisions without hiring full time.

Monthly, cancel any time

05 · Why companies choose us

A Cape Town company, working with clients anywhere.

Since 2017 we have built for banks, clinics, logistics companies, schools and a UN agency. Our working day overlaps fully with the UK and Europe, and with the US East Coast in the morning.

Three Liorra engineers working together at a laptop
2017
Founded in Cape Town. Still independent.
4.9/5
Clutch rating from 7 verified client reviews. Top App Development Company, South Africa (2023).
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You own the code and everything we make for you.
NDA
Signed before we talk about the details of your business.
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Products shipped across banking, health, logistics, education and retail.
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Full-day overlap with the UK and Europe. Mornings with the US East Coast.
“The team was highly organized and internal stakeholders were particularly impressed with their ability to execute concepts and development prowess.”
Thamsanqa SibiyaFounder and CEO, Siza
“Liorra excels in software development by actively involving clients in the process. They maintain frequent, insightful, and professional communication and make themselves available for regular feedback sessions. Furthermore, they are receptive to suggestions and input, encouraging a collaborative approach.”
Miki von KetelhodtCTO, Codecapsules
“Their team of experts worked diligently to ensure that my app was designed and developed to meet my exact specifications. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and timely communication made the entire process smooth and stress-free.”
KaranProject Manager, Brightmind

08 · Quick answers

Three things people ask first.

What does Liorra Tech do?

Liorra Tech is a software development company in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 2017. We build mobile apps, web platforms and AI tools, provide developers who join your team, and offer fixed-price tech advice sessions.

Where is Liorra Tech based?

Our office is at Fl 2, Block B, 66 Albert Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7915. We work with clients across South Africa, the UK, Europe and the US. Our working day overlaps fully with the UK and Europe.

How do I start?

Email hello@liorra.io or book a 30-minute call. We reply within one business day, and you get a written plan and price within 24 hours of the call.

Tell us what you need. We will tell you what it takes.

A 30-minute call, no sales pitch. If we are not the right people for the job, we will say so and point you to someone who is.