How fast can you ship an MVP?

21 calendar days from kickoff to production deploy on the 21-Day MVP path. Custom Software builds run 6 to 26 weeks depending on scope.

How much does an MVP cost?

21-Day MVP from $5,000 USD. Custom Software Development from $11,000. AI Development from $7,000. Final quote depends on scope and integration count.

What stack do you use?

Default stack: Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, AWS, Stripe, Clerk, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude.

What services does Parallel Loop offer?

Three service lines: 21-Day MVP Development (from $5,000), Custom Software Development (from $11,000), and AI Development and AI Agents (from $7,000). Within these, 11 specialised service pillars including mobile app development, ecommerce, automation, CRM integration, cloud DevOps, and enterprise solutions.

How is the 21-Day MVP different from Custom Software?

The 21-Day MVP is productised with fixed scope, fixed price, and fixed 21-day timeline. It fits single-workflow products with off-the-shelf integrations. Custom Software is bespoke, sprint-based, and runs 6 to 26 weeks for products with multiple workflows, regulated scope, or enterprise integrations.

What stacks do you support?

Default stack: Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, AWS, Stripe, Clerk, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude. We can work in Java, .NET, Go, Ruby, PHP, Swift, Kotlin where the existing landscape requires it.

Do you offer AI development separately?

Yes. AI Development and AI Agents is a separate service line covering chatbots, generative AI, machine learning, computer vision, NLP, and AI consultation. From $7,000 for a chatbot MVP up to $35,000+ for a custom AI platform.

What is included in pricing?

Working software, full source code, CI/CD pipeline, staging plus production environments, runbook, monitoring setup, dual on-call cover for 2 weeks post-launch. We do not charge separately for architecture, design, or QA. They are part of every engagement.

Can you handle compliance and security?

Yes. We build HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, ISO 27001, NERC CIP, IEC 62443 architecture where the build requires it. We do not issue audit certificates. We build the architecture and evidence collection that supports your audit firm.

Do you offer maintenance after launch?

Yes. Maintenance retainer from $2,200 per month. On-call cover, dependency upgrades, small features, security patching. SLA-backed. We do not require a retainer to do a build; we offer it as an option.

How fast can you start?

Typically 2 to 4 weeks from scoping call to kickoff. We do not double-book the team.

What is the average engagement length?

21-Day MVP: 21 calendar days. Custom Software: 6 to 26 weeks. AI Development: 4 to 20 weeks. Maintenance retainers run month to month.

How do I know which service line fits?

Book the free 45-minute scoping call. 30 minutes on your build, 15 minutes on which path fits. We tell you at the call if your build does not fit our service lines.

Do you build private apps or Marketplace apps?

Both. Private apps are installed only on your Zendesk instance, no review required, shipped in 4 to 8 weeks. Marketplace apps go through Zendesk security review (15 to 20 business days), are listed publicly on the Zendesk Marketplace, and can be sold to thousands of Zendesk customers. Marketplace builds typically add 3 to 4 weeks for review prep and submission.

Can you build the AI Agent and Copilot workflows?

Yes. We configure Zendesk AI Agent (formerly Ultimate.ai inside Zendesk) for your knowledge base, tone, intents, and escalation rules. We tune Copilot prompts for your team. We build custom Procedures so AI Agent can take real actions like processing refunds or looking up order status. Answer grounding on your help center and internal documentation included.

Can you migrate us from another helpdesk to Zendesk?

Yes. Migration from Freshdesk, Intercom, Help Scout, Salesforce Service Cloud, or HubSpot Service Hub. Ticket history migration with attachments and comments. User and organization data migration. Macro and trigger recreation. Routing rules rebuilt. SLA configuration. Typical migration: 4 to 8 weeks depending on ticket volume and customisation depth.

Do you support Zendesk Enterprise and HIPAA-compliant setups?

Yes. Zendesk Enterprise plan, advanced data privacy, EU data residency, HIPAA enablement, custom roles, sandbox management, and audit log integration with SIEM tools like Splunk or Datadog. We have shipped Zendesk customisations under HIPAA and SOC 2 scope. Compliance scope is part of the scoping conversation.

Zendesk Development

Zendesk Development. Custom Apps, AI Agents, and integrations that turn Zendesk into a real platform.

Zendesk Development for support orgs that have outgrown standard triggers and macros. Custom Apps via the Zendesk App Framework, Sunshine Conversations builds, AI Agent and Copilot customisation, Marketplace-ready apps, Talk and Chat extensions, and deep two-way CRM integration with Salesforce, HubSpot, and Pipedrive. Shipped in 4 to 12 weeks. USD pricing.

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How we work

Overview: Three phases from Zendesk audit to live custom apps. We build private Apps for individual instances and we build Marketplace-listed Apps for ISVs. Zendesk certified developer practices throughout.
Step 1 — Scope and architecture: One to two weeks scoping. Zendesk instance audit (plan tier, ticket volume, current apps, automations, integrations, SLAs). Custom App scope defined (sidebar app, top bar app, ticket editor app, modal app, background app). Sunshine Conversations channel scope if needed. AI Agent workflow scope. CRM integration scope and direction.
Step 2 — Build in sprints: 3 to 9 weeks build. Two-week sprints. Custom Apps built in ZAF v2 (React plus Zendesk Garden UI). Sunshine Conversations channels for WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, custom messaging. AI Agent flows configured and tested. CRM integration with Salesforce or HubSpot or Pipedrive built and reconciled. UAT in your Zendesk sandbox.
Step 3 — Harden and launch: Less than 1 week launch. App installed on production. Triggers and automations updated. Agent training pack delivered. Marketplace submission if applicable (15 to 20 business days review). Optional retainer for Zendesk admin support and quarterly app updates.

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What we deliver. Zendesk

Custom Apps via Zendesk App Framework (ZAF v2)

Custom Apps built in React with Zendesk Garden UI. Sidebar apps that pull live data from your CRM, ERP, or order system into the ticket view. Top bar apps for quick actions. Ticket editor apps for structured intake. Modal apps for guided agent workflows. Background apps for silent automations. All apps installable from your Zendesk Admin Center.

Sunshine Conversations channels

Sunshine Conversations setup for WhatsApp Business, Messenger, Instagram DM, Telegram, Apple Messages for Business, and custom messaging channels. Conversation orchestration with structured messages, quick replies, list pickers, and forms. Handoff rules from bot to human agent. Unified inbox in Zendesk Agent Workspace.

AI Agent and Copilot customisation

Zendesk AI Agent workflows configured for your tone of voice, knowledge base, and escalation rules. Answer grounding on your internal documentation. Custom intents and entities. Copilot prompts tuned for your team. Custom procedures so AI Agent can take real actions like refunds, address changes, or order status lookups.

Talk, Chat, and Messaging extensions

Zendesk Talk IVR customisation for routing, voicemail, callback flows, and call data integration with your CRM. Web Widget Classic and Messaging Widget customisation for branded experiences. Custom messaging widget for in-product help inside your web app or mobile app.

Two-way CRM and ERP integration

Two-way integration with Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or SAP. Ticket-to-opportunity sync. Customer 360 view inside Zendesk. Order, subscription, or invoice data surfaced in the sidebar. Real-time webhooks for status updates. Reconciliation jobs for data integrity.

Marketplace-listed Apps for ISVs

If you are a software vendor, we build Zendesk Marketplace apps that pass Zendesk security review and ship to thousands of Zendesk customers. OAuth installation, multi-tenant architecture, GDPR-compliant data handling, billing via Zendesk Marketplace or external Stripe. Submission and review management included.

Typical engagement ranges

Single Custom App or AI Agent build

From $14,000

Single Custom App via ZAF, or a single AI Agent workflow with knowledge-base grounding.
Best for support orgs adding their first piece of custom Zendesk tooling.
4 to 6 weeks.

Zendesk platform engineering

From $60,000

Multi-app build plus Sunshine Conversations channel plus two-way CRM integration plus AI Agent.
Best for support orgs running 5,000 plus tickets per month with multi-channel intake.
6 to 10 weeks.

Enterprise Zendesk transformation

From $135,000

Multi-instance Zendesk engineering with custom App suite, omnichannel Sunshine Conversations, AI Agent and Copilot, deep CRM and ERP integration, Marketplace app delivery, and global rollout.
Best for enterprise support orgs with 50,000 plus tickets per month.
10 to 16 weeks.

Indicative USD ranges. Final quote depends on app count, CRM integration scope, and Marketplace submission. Zendesk subscription billed separately. Exact scope and pricing locked on the scoping call.

FAQ

ZAF is the official framework for building Custom Apps inside Zendesk. ZAF v2 uses React, runs in a sandboxed iframe, and talks to Zendesk via a typed JavaScript client. Apps can read ticket data, sidebar context, user data, and organization data. Apps can write back to Zendesk via the REST API. Five app locations: ticket sidebar, top bar, ticket editor, modal, and background. We build all five.

Sunshine Conversations is Zendesk's omnichannel messaging platform. It connects WhatsApp Business, Messenger, Instagram DM, Telegram, Apple Messages for Business, and custom messaging channels into a unified inbox. Includes a conversations API for programmatic message handling, structured messages, and bot-to-agent handoff. We use Sunshine for any client who needs real omnichannel messaging beyond standard web chat.

Two-way native integration. Tickets sync to Opportunities or Deals. Customer profile data flows from CRM into the Zendesk sidebar via a Custom App. New ticket events fire webhooks back to the CRM. Field mapping handled in a custom admin UI so business users can adjust without engineering. Reconciliation jobs run nightly to catch any sync failures. We do not rely on Zendesk's built-in Salesforce app for complex orgs because it lacks bi-directional flexibility.

Yes if going to Marketplace. We follow Zendesk's app security guidelines: OAuth for authentication, no hardcoded secrets, GDPR-compliant data handling, sandboxed iframe execution, signed installation URLs, and proper subscription billing integration. We have shipped past Zendesk security review and we know what flags reviewers raise. Estimated review time is 15 to 20 business days from submission.

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How we work

Recent support platform and customer experience builds

What we deliver. Zendesk

Custom Apps via Zendesk App Framework (ZAF v2)

Sunshine Conversations channels

AI Agent and Copilot customisation

Talk, Chat, and Messaging extensions

Two-way CRM and ERP integration

Marketplace-listed Apps for ISVs

Typical engagement ranges

Single Custom App or AI Agent build

Zendesk platform engineering

Enterprise Zendesk transformation

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