Government tier open source expertise

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World class open source

Invest in enterprise-grade quality and total control, without the restrictive licenses or vendor lock-in. We build powerful, scalable web platforms using world-class open source technology.

The smarter way to build your digital platform

Proprietary software can lock you into expensive licences, limit your creative freedom, and hold your data hostage. The open source model sets you free. By building on a foundation of community-driven technology, you gain unparalleled flexibility, security, and a dramatically lower total cost of ownership.

The open source advantage

Choosing an open source foundation delivers direct, powerful benefits to your business.

Zero software licensing fees

Drastically reduce your budget. We build with powerful, free, and open source frameworks, so you never pay for recurring software licenses or subscriptions.

You retain 100% code ownership

It’s your project, so it should be your code. We provide complete ownership, hosted in a secure GitHub repository that you control.

Freedom from vendor lock-in

Maintain your independence. The platforms we build are yours to host, modify, and manage as you see fit, with any partner you select in the future.

Superior security through community review

With a global community constantly scrutinising the code, vulnerabilities are found and patched faster than in most closed-source systems.

SystemSeed can really bring a holistic approach with the different specialities that they have on their team. If you’re looking for web developers that use Drupal, go with them.
Erin Duddy, The University of Zurich

Experts who build the tools they use

We aren't just users of open source software—we are active, recognized contributors.
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Senior-level development team

Your project is in expert hands. Our team is composed entirely of senior developers, each with over a decade of industry experience.

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Proven community leadership

Our expertise is peer-reviewed. We have contributed ~5,000 commits to Drupal and other FOSS projects, helping shape the tools we use every day.

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Award-winning track record

We have successfully built and launched dozens of complex platforms for major NGOs and charities, and our open source work has won international awards.

Your questions answered

Open source practise is foundational for SystemSeed. Here are some common misconceptions that we encounter.

Does my project have to be made public?

Not at all. You have full control over your code’s privacy and licensing. We work with private repositories by default.

Isn't open source less secure?

Quite the contrary. The transparency of open source allows for constant, independent security audits by a global community, often resulting in more robust and secure software.

Can you integrate with our proprietary software?

Absolutely. We can seamlessly connect with most third-party tools and closed-source applications via their APIs.

We were so impressed that we could get something up and running so quickly. It was really reassuring to see the site develop so fast, and to get usable results at every stage of the project.
Emma Sargent
Heels for Wheels, BackUp Trust