Automation for SMEs in Spain

Process automation for SMEs: custom software, not PowerPoints

If your team loses hours in Excel, WhatsApp or repetitive tasks, we build custom software that automates those workflows. Open source, under your control. Real projects in production.

Tell us about your process

When is it worth automating processes?

When a process repeats every day or every week, when several people do the same thing by hand, or when generic tools don't fit how you really work.

  • Invoices, delivery notes or reports produced by hand
  • Leads and customers scattered between Excel and notes
  • WhatsApp, email and calls with no single history
  • Out-of-date inventory or stock
  • Sales campaigns sent one by one
  • Systems that don't talk to each other (CRM, invoicing, website)

The sector doesn't matter: distributor, clinic, workshop, agency or shop. If the process is yours, the solution can be yours too.

What we automate for SMEs

Internal workflows

Job sheets, inventory, appointments, approvals and automatic alerts.

Sales and CRM

Sales pipelines, contact follow-up, SMS or email campaigns connected to the CRM.

Integrations

We connect CRM, invoicing, messaging and web forms through APIs and webhooks.

Adapted open-source software

We start from proven open-source software and adapt it to how you operate. The code is yours.

How much does it cost to automate an SME? Guide prices for 2026

Every project is different. These ranges reflect real projects for SMEs in Spain. We always start with a conversation to see what to automate first and how much it's worth.

Código Abierto

Guide quote 2026

OrderAU-2026
ClientYour business

Automating an SME

Prices from real projects in Spain

ProjectPrice · timeframe
  • One-off automation€800 – 2,5001–2 workflows (alerts, CRM sync, SMS)1–3 weeks
  • Well-defined project€1,500 – 3,500Several connected workflows, fixed scope2–4 weeks
  • Integrations€2,000 – 6,000CRM, invoicing, WhatsApp, webhooks3–6 weeks
  • Internal app / custom CRM€5,000 – 15,000Operations dashboard, sales pipeline, inventory1–3 months
  • Complete platformFrom €15,000Bookings, payments, multi-user (in phases)3–6 months
  • Maintenance€150 – 600/monthSupport, changes, new featuresOngoing
First conversation€0

To see what fits first

No obligation

Ask for a quote

The first conversation is about understanding your process, not selling you a fixed package. Ask for a no-obligation quote.

Real projects in production

We don't sell slides. Examples of automation and custom software already up and running.

OléBeach sun lounger map on a phone, with online bookings, direct sales and check-ins, next to the owner on the beach
Hospitality

Booking platform

Sun lounger map, Stripe payments, seasons and a dashboard per beach.

Case study olebeach.com
MotoBuddy
Workshops

MotoBuddy operations dashboard

Work orders, inventory, appointments and VeriFactu invoicing.

Case study motobuddy.es

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How we work

A clear process where AI speeds up every phase, without losing the human touch.

  1. 1

    The coffee

    Discovery

    We understand your process and spot bottlenecks from day one.

  2. 2

    The map

    Strategy

    We decide what to automate first and which tools fit best.

  3. 3

    Craft

    Development

    We build with AI as an accelerator; we review everything before handing it over.

  4. 4

    Autonomy

    Handover

    We hand over the code. The software is yours, with no vendor lock-in.

Frequently asked questions about SME automation

How much does it cost to automate processes in an SME?

One-off automation: €800–2,500. Typical well-defined projects: €1,500–3,500. CRM or internal app: €5,000–15,000. Platforms in phases: from €15,000. See the price table.

Which processes can be automated?

Invoicing, sales follow-up, inventory, appointments, alerts, CRM–email sync, SMS campaigns and repetitive tasks in Excel or WhatsApp.

How long does a project take?

Well-defined workflow: 1–3 weeks. Integrations or internal app: 1–3 months. Complete platform: in phases, 3–6 months.

Automation or custom software?

Automation connects processes between tools. Custom software creates an app when the tool doesn't exist. Many projects combine both.

Do you integrate CRM, WhatsApp and invoicing?

Yes, through APIs and webhooks. Sales pipelines, unified inboxes and data sync between systems.

Why open source?

The code is yours. No vendor lock-in. We combine adapted open-source software and custom development, depending on what fits.

Guides and resources

Articles with real prices, ROI and funding for SMEs in Spain.

How much does it cost to automate an SME in 2026?

Price table from €800, savings per process and the OleBeach and MotoBuddy cases.

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Kit Digital and automation

Process Management category: amounts, workflows that qualify and steps to apply.

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Excel vs custom software

When Excel is no longer enough and which alternative pays off at your volume.

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Connecting WhatsApp to a CRM

Unified inbox, sales pipeline and sync with invoicing.

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5 processes before an ERP

What to automate first without signing up for a generic ERP.

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See all guides

Blog index with articles on prices, Kit Digital and more.

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Got a process to automate?

Tell us what you do by hand today and we'll see whether automation — with custom software — can help.

Talk to Código Abierto

Or email us at hola@codigoabierto.net