Own it
Pay once. It's yours.
A one-time price, paid in milestones as the work gets done. You own the finished product, and you can add a care plan if you want us to keep it running.
Aphelion Studio
Websites, apps & AI for small businesses, built in Alaska.
The same technology we build for our own ventures, built for your business. Own it outright or lease it monthly, whatever fits your budget.
What we build
Four ways we can help
Pick a service to see what's included, what we can build, and what it costs.
01 · Websites
A website that works as hard as you do.
Most customers look you up online before they call, visit or buy. We build fast, mobile-first websites that make a strong first impression, show up on Google, and make it easy for people to reach you, book, or order.
Great for
PlanOwn itLease it
Web Starter$500$49/mo
Web Business$1,500$129/mo
Web Customfrom $2,500$299/mo
What we can build
Landing pages
One clean page with who you are, what you do, and how to reach you.
Business websites
Multi-page sites for your services, menu, team, photos and story.
Booking & ordering
Let customers book appointments or place orders online, any time.
Online stores
Sell products online with secure checkout and inventory.
Every website includes
- Designed for phones first, then tablets and computers
- Connected to your own domain name
- Contact form, tap-to-call and map
- Basic search setup so people find you on Google
- Built to load fast, even on slow rural connections
- Rounds of revisions until it feels right
02 · Mobile apps
Put your business in your customers' pockets.
An app keeps you one tap away. We build iPhone and Android apps from a single codebase, so you get both for less, then publish them to the App Store and Google Play under your name.
Great for
PlanOwn itLease it
Starter App$3,500$449/mo
Full AppCustom quoteCustom quote
Full apps add payments, real-time features like tracking or chat, and integrations.
What we can build
Customer apps
Ordering, booking, loyalty points and updates your customers will actually use.
Staff & field apps
Checklists, job tracking and schedules for a team on the move.
Membership apps
Accounts, subscriptions and member-only content.
Marketplace apps
Connect buyers and sellers, riders and drivers, or customers and providers.
Every app includes
- iPhone and Android from one build
- User accounts and secure sign-in
- Push notifications
- An admin panel to manage content and users
- App Store and Google Play submission
- Launch support and bug fixes after release
03 · Custom software
Software built around how your business actually works.
Still running on spreadsheets, paper forms or five different apps? We build web-based tools that fit your exact process, so your team spends less time on busywork and you can see what's happening at a glance.
Great for
PlanOwn itLease it
Internal Tool$2,500$299/mo
Full PlatformCustom quoteCustom quote
Full platforms combine several tools into one system, with customer-facing portals and integrations like accounting and POS.
What we can build
Scheduling & dispatch
Assign jobs, track crews and keep everyone on the same page.
Inventory & ordering
Know what you have, what's running low, and what's on the way.
Customer portals
Give customers a login to see orders, invoices, documents or status.
Dashboards & reporting
Your key numbers in one place, updated automatically.
Every software project includes
- Secure logins with roles for owners, managers and staff
- Works in any browser, on phones, tablets and computers
- Your data, exportable any time
- Built to connect with the tools you already use
- Training for your team at launch
- Room to add features as you grow
04 · AI agents
Help that never clocks out.
AI can answer the same questions you hear every day, take bookings after hours, and handle routine follow-ups, so you and your team can focus on the work that needs a person. We set it up on your own information and keep a human in the loop.
Great for
PlanOwn itLease it
AI Assistant$1,500 + $300/mo$349/mo
AI Agent$3,500 + $450/mo$549/mo
AI always has a monthly fee because it costs money to run. Leasing skips the setup fee.
What we can build
AI assistants
Answer customer questions about hours, services, prices and policies, day or night.
Booking agents
Schedule appointments and take orders straight into your calendar or system.
Follow-up agents
Send reminders, check-ins and follow-ups so nothing slips through.
Admin helpers
Sort inquiries, draft replies and summarize what happened each week.
Every AI setup includes
- Trained on your own business information
- Chat on your website, with a text-message option
- Hands off to a real person when it should
- Monthly review and improvements
- Clear reports on what it handled
- Your information stays private
Lease it
Low monthly price. We handle everything.
No big upfront cost. One monthly price covers the build, hosting, security and updates. Want to own it later? You can buy it out.
Every budget is welcome. Plans start at $49 a month, and if your budget is smaller, tell us anyway. We'll find a way to get you started. Compare all plans →
How it works
From first call to launch
01
Talk
A free call about your business, your customers and your budget. We'll recommend a plan that fits.
02
Design
We design it and adjust it with you until it feels right.
03
Build
We build and test it on phones and computers, with updates along the way.
04
Launch
It goes live. We stay on to keep it secure, updated and growing.
Get a quote
Tell us about your business.
Share what you need and your budget. We'll reply with a plan and a price, and whether owning or leasing makes more sense for you.