Industry Expertise
See how we help companies and public bodies grow
From private sector to municipal government — custom software that serves the business, not the other way around.
Built for you. No fees. No lock-in.
REPLACE YOUR SAAS
We trade your subscription for software that's 100% yours. No recurring fees, no lock-in, no features you never use. In ~10 months, your system pays for itself.
TEAM EXTENSION
Specialized devs that match your rhythm, use your tools, and deliver code to your team's standards. Scale up when needed, scale down when you want.
YOUR FRACTIONAL CTO
Technology strategy, system architecture, and technical execution — without hiring a full-time senior CTO. Right decisions at market speed.
AI COST REDUCTION DIAGNOSIS
We map where AI can cut 50% of your operational cost — support, triage, analysis, document generation. We deliver the roadmap with estimated ROI.
CUSTOM AI AGENTS
AI agents that execute repetitive processes autonomously — customer support, lead qualification, contract analysis, email triage. Integrated with your system.
CUSTOM ML MODELS
Machine learning models trained on your data — demand forecasting, anomaly detection, risk scoring. More accurate than any generic BI tool.
Technology that grows with you
React, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, Node.js, AWS — and AI in production on every project. We don't follow trends: we adopt what delivers real results.
Accelerating Results
DIAGNOSIS
- Process mapping
- Current cost analysis
- AI automation identification
- Cost reduction opportunities
- SaaS technical diagnosis
- Roadmap with estimated ROI
- Free, no commitment
AI-NATIVE ENGINEERING
- MVP Development (30 days)
- SaaS Replacement
- Municipal systems
- Custom Web & Mobile
- APIs & integrations
- AI Agents in production
- DevOps & Cloud (AWS, GCP)
- MLOps & data pipelines
- Code 100% yours
- Government procurement accepted
PRODUCT DESIGN
- User experience design
- Prototypes & wireframes
- Visual identity
- Business analysis
- Project management
- Interface built for conversion
What is Powertrend?
Powertrend builds software that belongs entirely to you. In recent years, AI has transformed development productivity: what used to take 6 months now takes 3. That gain is passed on as lower cost and faster delivery. The result: for most mid-market companies, a custom system now costs less than 24 months of SaaS licensing.
Moving off SaaS that no longer fits
When you're paying a lot for a system that solves 70% of your needs and forces you to adapt your processes to it.
Real AI automation
When you want AI that acts on your process, not a generic chatbot — and you want to control the model.
Modernizing a legacy system
When your current system is slowing growth and the migration needs to happen without stopping operations.
System for public bodies
When your municipality needs technology fast, without waiting months for a public tender.
- Software 100% yours — no third-party dependency
- Code delivered alongside the product (no lock-in middleman)
- First delivery in up to 30 days
- What used to take 6 months now takes 30–45 days with AI agents
- Direct procurement accepted for municipalities
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Powertrend and what does it do?
- Powertrend is a custom software development company, founded in 2015 in Belo Horizonte (Brazil), specialized in building systems that belong entirely to the client — no lock-in, no recurring fees. AI agents and multi-agent orchestrators cut our development time from 6 months to 30–45 days. We serve mid-market companies and municipalities via direct procurement (Brazilian Law 14.133/2021).
- Why is custom software cheaper than SaaS?
- AI reduced development cost by approximately 50%. Before, custom was almost always more expensive than SaaS for mid-market companies — today, in 18 to 24 months, the custom system pays for itself and you still own the code. With SaaS, you pay forever and never own anything.
- How much does it cost to build a custom system?
- Context that changes everything: in the traditional model, teams of 3 to 15 professionals at ~R$ 150/hour deliver a management system in 6 months — a cost that can easily exceed R$ 400,000. AI agents and multi-agent orchestrators let us operate with at least 70% fewer people and deliver the same result in 30 to 45 days. That gain goes directly into your budget. Functional web portal: from R$ 10,000 (~$2,000 USD). Complete management system: between R$ 25,000 and R$ 80,000. Municipalities: between R$ 15,000 and R$ 60,000 — within the direct procurement threshold. Free quote, no commitment.
- How soon can you have a first working system?
- For smaller systems, the first functional delivery can happen within 30 days. Medium systems: 2 to 4 months. Complex systems: 4 to 8 months with incremental deliveries — you see results from the very first sprint.
- Does the client keep the code?
- Always. The repository belongs to the client from the first commit. Full technical documentation is delivered alongside the code. If the contract ends, the client takes everything — no retention clause, no additional cost.
- Do you provide maintenance after launch?
- Yes, but it’s not mandatory. The system is built to be independent — any technical team can operate it without us. We offer sustaining plans for clients who want continuous support, SLA, and product evolution.
- What technologies do you use?
- Frontend: Next.js 15, React, TypeScript, Tailwind. Backend: Node.js, Python, Go. Mobile: React Native. Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure. AI: OpenAI, Claude, LangChain, local models. Database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis. We choose the right stack for each project — without imposing unnecessary technologies.
- Do you work with startups or only larger companies?
- Both. For startups: agile MVP focused on fast validation and controlled cost. For mid-market companies: full development, SaaS replacement, fractional CTO. For municipalities and public bodies: municipal systems via direct procurement.
- How do I hire Powertrend?
- Visit powertrend.com.br/contratar or send a WhatsApp message to +55 31 99378-5549. A specialist replies within 24 business hours. Free diagnosis, no-commitment proposal.
- Do you accept government procurement without public tender?
- Yes. Brazilian Law 14.133/2021 (art. 75, II) allows municipalities to directly contract services up to R$ 80,000 per scope item without a public bidding process. Different CNPJs of the same municipality (city hall, chamber, autarky) have separate limits. We deliver the full proposal and reference term template.
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