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Filia · Software studio · Since 2023

Technology that adapts.

An independent software studio. We design and build digital products for organizations that put people at the center of every technology decision.

Services
Custom software
Approach
Long-term systems
Based
Indonesia
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Manifesto

Good software begins with paying attention.

Before we write a single line of code, we listen - to what you need, and to how your work really happens. We watch the workarounds, the spreadsheets, the steps nobody ever wrote down.

Then we build for exactly that. Not a template, not someone else's app reshaped to fit - a system made for the way you already work.

Technology that adapts to people, instead of asking people to adapt to it.

Services

What we do.

From first idea to product that people use every day. Filia handles the full lifecycle of custom software for organizations that want to own it.

  • Custom web platforms

    Purpose-built systems shaped to an organization's actual workflow. From internal tools to public-facing products.

  • Mobile applications

    Android and iOS, native or cross-platform. Optimized for Indonesian networks and mid-range devices.

  • Internal tools & dashboards

    Tools for operations teams that have been making do with spreadsheets. Faster, clearer, auditable.

  • Data systems & integrations

    Data pipelines, ETL, API integrations, and sync layers between systems that previously did not speak to each other.

  • Design & UX

    User research, prototyping, and design systems. We design interfaces a first-time user understands immediately.

  • Consulting & audits

    Technical reviews of existing systems: security, performance, architecture. Written recommendations, no lock-in.

Work

Seventeen products across six fields, from sports operations to video content. Nine are live, reaching more than 100,000 people.

Sports & Community 4

Score-keeping, club operations, and sports communities.

Property & Finance 2

Property investment and building management.

Healthcare 2

Hospital and laboratory systems.

Education & Culture 3

Schools, libraries, and inclusive learning.

Social & Alumni 3

Worker protection, alumni communities, and keepsake messages.

Media & Content 3

Video channels produced through an AI-assisted pipeline.

Scale
  • products built
  • distinct fields
  • registered users
  • since
Testimonials

What our users say.

  • Filia did not arrive with a ready-made solution. They listened first to what we actually needed, then built for that. Now the application is genuinely used by our health workers every day.

    Bu Sari Mulyani Posyandu coordinator, Bandung
  • We worked with a different vendor before who disappeared after handover. Filia is not like that. They are still helping us two years after launch.

    Ahmad Fauzi Futsal club manager, Jakarta
  • I am not a technology person, and I was worried that working with a software studio would be difficult to understand. Filia explained everything in human language. I felt respected as a client, not intimidated.

    Pak Wahyu Hidayat Comic library owner, Bandung
How we work

Four steps. No more.

Filia isn't an agency that ships and leaves. We plant, then we tend. Here's how.

  1. Listen

    We start with the user, not the technology. What are they already doing the hard way? That's the starting point.

  2. Build

    We start with the smallest version that is genuinely useful. Mature enough to rely on, lean enough to ship.

  3. Tend

    We don't ship and disappear. Bugs get fixed, feedback gets heard, and the product grows because it is maintained, not because it is marketed.

  4. Hand back

    The work belongs to the people who use it. Filia builds it, then hands it over in full.

Fachrian Adi
Key person

Fachrian Adi

Founder & Principal Engineer

Filia is led by Fachrian Adi, who holds a master's in Software Engineering from DePaul University in Chicago. With more than a decade in the technology industry, including at international companies, he has designed and shipped software used by more than 100,000 people - from Futscore (live since 2017) to Provesty, the property-investment platform he founded and leads as CEO.

  • M.S. Software Engineering, DePaul University
  • 10+ years in the tech industry, incl. international firms
  • Founder & CEO, Provesty
  • Building products since 2017
Common questions

Frequently asked.

  • How does a project usually start?

    It begins with a no-cost conversation. We want to understand your problem, your users, and why this project needs to exist. After that, we prepare a written proposal: scope, timeline, cost, and the assumptions we made. No obligation until both sides agree.

  • How long does a project usually take?

    It depends on scope. A tested prototype: 4-8 weeks. A production app ready for real users: 3-6 months. A larger platform with multiple integrations: 6-12 months. We break every project into milestones that can be reviewed every 2-3 weeks.

  • What about NDAs, IP, and contracts?

    We are ready to sign an NDA before the first conversation. On contracts: intellectual property of the code we write is 100% yours upon final payment. No lock-in, no hidden licensing. You own the repository, documentation, and full access from day one.

  • What happens after the product launches?

    We offer retainer packages for maintenance, bug fixes, and ongoing feature work. This is optional. If you have an in-house team, we hand over documentation and technical onboarding at no extra cost. Filia is not a vendor that locks you in.

  • How does pricing work?

    Two models: fixed-price for well-defined scope, or time-and-materials for exploratory work. We will recommend the model that is fairest for your situation. No hidden fees; every estimate is written into the proposal.

  • What technology stack does Filia use?

    We choose technology based on needs, not trends. Typically: TypeScript, React/Next.js, Astro on the frontend; Node.js, PHP, or Python on the backend; PostgreSQL or MySQL for databases; Tailwind for styling. For mobile: React Native or Flutter. For infrastructure: cloud-agnostic (Vercel, Cloudflare, AWS, or on-premise).

  • How big is the Filia team?

    Filia is a small studio kept intentionally small. Every project runs with a team of 2-4 people working directly with you. There is no management layer in between; you speak with the person writing the code.

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