People, Values, Software Craftsmanship \| SchäferSoft GmbH [ Skip to content ](#main-content) About SchäferSoft =================== A team from Thurgau, with passion, principles, and a commitment to getting digital solutions right SchäferSoft is a focused team building digital solutions from Thurgau, Switzerland. We don't build off-the-shelf products. We build [tailor-made software](https://schaefersoft.ch/en/services/webapplications), [AI integrations, and automations](https://schaefersoft.ch/en/services/ai-automation) we'd stand behind ourselves. Every line of code is written with care, precision, and the intention to do the right thing, not just the fast thing. What defines us as a company is our team culture. At SchäferSoft, the people who work here love what they do. We talk openly with each other, learn from one another, and grow together. Flat hierarchies, honest feedback, shared standards. Well-being and job happiness aren't HR talking points here. They're lived reality. We believe that people who enjoy their work do better work, and we experience it every day. Our team members are the heart of SchäferSoft: their skill and care make the difference. ![The SchäferSoft team at work](https://schaefersoft.ch/build/assets/about_us_01-CYSlgjdi.webp) What defines us --------------- Four principles that at SchäferSoft aren't just words on paper ### Precision We write code that works, not code that's quickly finished. Every decision is thought through, every solution cleanly implemented. ### Passion Building digital solutions isn't a job for us. It's a craft we pursue with dedication, and you can feel that in every project. ### Openness Open in code, open in conversation. We share knowledge, make decisions transparent and address problems as soon as we see them. ### Sustainability Long-term thinking in software, long-term thinking in partnerships. We build things that will still stand in ten years. > "Together as a team, we want to achieve great things. Through our solidarity and our ambition, we set standards. Not because we have to, but because we want to." > > ![Luca Schäfer](https://schaefersoft.ch/build/assets/lschaefer-KbXvNHsw.png) LS > > **Luca Schäfer** CEO, SchäferSoft GmbH **~54** coffees our coffee machine needs to produce each month **Ø 2h** is spent standing at standing desks in the office every day **~50K** lines of code our team wrote last year **70** SCRUM sprints we have already completed **95%** of our electricity consumption comes from renewable energy ![SchäferSoft Logo](/_static/logos/favicon/color/favicon.svg) [ ![Laravel Logo](https://schaefersoft.ch/build/assets/laravel-PQh_iY51.svg) ](https://laravel.com "Laravel") [ ![React Logo](https://schaefersoft.ch/build/assets/react-B6gX_Z1C.svg) ](https://react.dev "React") [ ![Vue.js Logo](https://schaefersoft.ch/build/assets/vue-x3JZiHeA.svg) ](https://vuejs.org "Vue.js") [ ![Tauri Logo](https://schaefersoft.ch/build/assets/tauri-Cc6pEzwM.svg) ](https://tauri.app "Tauri") [ ![Tailwind CSS Logo](https://schaefersoft.ch/build/assets/tailwind-yi89aTvW.svg) ](https://tailwindcss.com "Tailwind CSS") [ ![Docker Logo](https://schaefersoft.ch/build/assets/docker-DLqjD3tf.svg) ](https://docker.com "Docker") [ ![Kubernetes Logo](https://schaefersoft.ch/build/assets/kubernetes-CaC8YlG3.svg) ](https://kubernetes.io "Kubernetes") [ ![Sentry Logo](https://schaefersoft.ch/build/assets/sentry-Bil4xGlV.svg) ](https://sentry.io "Sentry") [ ![Typesense Logo](https://schaefersoft.ch/build/assets/typesense-DXON5FgL.svg) ](https://typesense.org "Typesense") [ ![PostgreSQL Logo](https://schaefersoft.ch/build/assets/postgresql-CTql7Pj9.svg) ](https://postgresql.org "PostgreSQL") [ ![Redis Logo](https://schaefersoft.ch/build/assets/redis-CTCaBrUj.svg) ](https://redis.io "Redis") [ ![n8n Logo](https://schaefersoft.ch/build/assets/n8n-psZCwXh1.svg) ](https://n8n.io "n8n") Our standard is excellence We don't just want to build digital solutions. We want to build the best version of them. For ourselves as a team, for our craft, and for the people who use them every day. Hardware with an Apple on it ------------------------------ Although the majority of computers worldwide run on Windows, we deliberately work with Apple hardware internally. It provides us with a stable, performant, and efficient working environment that enables us to develop software at a high quality level. However, our choice of development environment has no influence on the end product: the solutions we develop can of course also run on Windows or Linux and can be flexibly integrated into existing system landscapes. **In our orchard country, we don't just work with apples. We work with Apple.** How we work ----------- Structured, honest work with clear responsibilities. ### Agile Sprints We work in short SCRUM sprints. That means regular releases, early feedback, and no waiting months for results. ### Direct Communication No ticket systems as a substitute for real conversations. At SchäferSoft we have short paths, clear statements, and an open error culture. ### Code Reviews Every change gets reviewed. Not out of distrust, but because four eyes see more than two, and because quality is teamwork. ### Quality over Speed We'd rather deliver something solid a week late than something shaky on time. Technical debt costs more in the long run. Into the future with Open Source ---------------------------------- Open Source is more than a technical choice at SchäferSoft. It's a stance. Transparent, comprehensible, and community-reviewed software aligns with our values: open, honest, and long-term thinking. We build on technologies we believe in, and we give back to the community what we've received from it. Find all our open source projects on [ GitHub ](https://github.com/schaefersoft). In total we maintain **6** public open source projects on GitHub with **17** stars. ![Open source projects](https://schaefersoft.ch/build/assets/opensource-CkIvjD-T.webp) ### Frequently Asked Questions Answers to the questions we get asked most often What does Open Source mean at SchäferSoft specifically? Open Source means transparent, comprehensible, and long-term maintainable software for us. We deliberately use established open source technologies where the source code is accessible, documented, and reviewed by an active community. This reduces dependencies on individual vendors and increases technical quality. Why does SchäferSoft rely on Open Source? Because it makes technical sense. Open source software is often more stable, secure, and flexible than proprietary alternatives. Security vulnerabilities are discovered faster, customisations are always possible, and clients retain control over their systems. Is open source software secure enough for sensitive data? Yes, when used correctly. Security does not come from secrecy, but from clean architecture, updates, and clear access concepts. We carefully select components, consistently harden systems, and consider privacy and security from the very beginning. Does the developed software belong to the client? Yes, once the software has been paid in full. The goal is to build solutions that can be operated, extended, and maintained independently of SchäferSoft. For reusable libraries you receive a perpetual, free-of-charge right of use, no hidden dependencies. Does Open Source mean lower costs? Not automatically, but often in the long run. Licence fees are eliminated and systems can be operated and extended more sustainably. The focus is on investing in clean implementation rather than ongoing licence costs. Let's get to know each other ------------------------------ In a free initial consultation you get to know us in person, on site in Lengwil or online. 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