# ELM Labs

> AI lab and software studio. We build mobile apps, websites, AI systems, prediction models, and automation pipelines for startups, agencies, and businesses.

## About

ELM Labs is a software engineering studio specializing in:
- Mobile app development (iOS, Android, React Native, SwiftUI)
- Website and web app development (Next.js, React, Astro)
- AI integration (LLMs, tool-use agents, RAG, predictive analytics)
- Data engineering and automation (pipelines, scraping, SMS campaigns)
- Prediction models (XGBoost, Dixon-Coles, Monte Carlo simulations)

We deliver production-grade code with fixed pricing, full IP transfer, and optional maintenance retainers. 30-50% below agency rates.

## Services

- Mobile apps: iOS and Android, native (Swift/Kotlin) or cross-platform (React Native)
- Websites: Landing pages, corporate sites, e-commerce, web apps
- AI integration: Chatbots, semantic search, predictive analytics, document processing
- Automation: Lead generation, data pipelines, report automation, SMS campaigns
- Prediction models: Financial regime detection, sports analytics, anomaly detection

## Portfolio

- [Xyste](https://elmlabs.dev/en/work#xyste): Two-sided marketplace with tiered subscription monetization. Vendor discovery, messaging, booking — the full loop. Applied to weddings. On the App Store.
- [OBD2 App](https://elmlabs.dev/en/work#obd2): Plug in a $20 adapter, ask a question in plain English, get an answer a mechanic would give. AI that reads hardware.
- [OnePilot](https://elmlabs.dev/en/work#onepilot): The best coding agents in your pocket. Connect to your dev machines from anywhere and start AI-powered coding sessions from your iPhone.
- [SwiftUI Component Library](https://elmlabs.dev/en/work#component-library): The design system behind every iOS product. 140 components, 25 categories. Build a new screen in hours, not days.
- [Taxi Cooperative Website](https://elmlabs.dev/en/work#taxi-gie): A local business needed to exist online — not a template, but a site that actually converts. Multi-city SEO, fleet showcase, pre-booking. Live and ranking.
- [Trading Regime Models](https://elmlabs.dev/en/work#trading-models): Time-series data shifts between hidden regimes. This system detects two layers — the macro state and the daily signal conditioned on it. 67.3% next-regime accuracy.
- [WC 2026 Prediction Model](https://elmlabs.dev/en/work#wc-2026): Three methodologies where one isn't enough. Statistical model + ML feature layer + 50,000 Monte Carlo tournament simulations.
- [Prospector](https://elmlabs.dev/en/work#prospector): Automated pipeline: discover businesses, normalize messy real-world data, deduplicate, score, and reach out. End to end, no manual step.
- [Eurostat Market Intelligence](https://elmlabs.dev/en/work#eurostat): Raw government data is fragmented across APIs, product codes, and formats. This pipeline stitches it into a market picture — supply, demand, trade flows — automatically, monthly.
- [Customer Anomaly Detection System](https://elmlabs.dev/en/work#gb-dashboard): Production data isn't Gaussian. This model fits a custom probability distribution to the real data shape, then flags anomalies against it. 56,234 records, 6 interactive tabs.

## Blog (English)

- [Generative AI vs Traditional Automation: Which One Does Your Business Need?](https://elmlabs.dev/en/blog/generative-ai-vs-automation): Clients come asking for 'AI' when they need a simple automation, or vice versa. Here's how to tell the difference — and pick the right tool for the job.
- [Why Your Business Still Needs a Website in 2026 (Even With Social Media)](https://elmlabs.dev/en/blog/why-business-needs-website-2026): Instagram and TikTok are not your website. Here's why every business still needs its own web presence in 2026 — and what happens when you rely only on social media.
- [Web & Mobile Development Trends in 2026: What Matters for Your Business](https://elmlabs.dev/en/blog/web-mobile-trends-2026): Not every trend matters. Here's an honest look at what's actually shaping web and mobile development in 2026 — and what's just noise.
- [7 Business Tasks You're Still Doing Manually (And How to Automate Them)](https://elmlabs.dev/en/blog/automate-business-tasks): You're spending hours on tasks a script could do in seconds. Here are 7 business processes most companies still do manually — and exactly how to automate each one.
- [How to Build a Marketplace in 2026: Technical & Business Guide](https://elmlabs.dev/en/blog/build-marketplace-2026): Building a marketplace is one of the hardest tech projects. Two-sided networks, payment flows, trust systems — here's a complete technical and business guide grounded in real experience.
- [How to Choose a Web & Mobile Development Agency](https://elmlabs.dev/en/blog/choose-web-development-agency): Choosing the wrong dev partner wastes months and thousands. Here's what to look for — and what red flags to avoid — when selecting a web or mobile development agency in 2026.
- [How to Integrate AI Into Your Business in 2026: A Practical Guide](https://elmlabs.dev/en/blog/ai-integration-business-2026): AI is everywhere in 2026 — but most businesses don't know where to start. This guide cuts through the hype with concrete use cases, real costs, and honest advice on what AI can and can't do for your business.
- [Website vs Mobile App: Which One Does Your Business Need?](https://elmlabs.dev/en/blog/website-vs-mobile-app): Most businesses don't know whether they need a website, a mobile app, or both. Here's a practical framework to decide — based on your users, your budget, and your goals.
- [How Much Does a Mobile App Cost in 2026? Pricing Breakdown](https://elmlabs.dev/en/blog/mobile-app-cost-2026): From simple apps to AI-powered platforms — what mobile app development really costs in 2026. Native vs cross-platform, iOS vs Android, and the ongoing costs nobody tells you about.
- [How Much Does a Website Cost in 2026? Complete Pricing Guide](https://elmlabs.dev/en/blog/website-cost-2026): From landing pages to full web apps — a transparent breakdown of real website costs in 2026. What drives the price, what's worth paying for, and where most clients overspend.

## Blog (French)

- [IA générative vs automatisation classique : que choisir pour votre projet ?](https://elmlabs.dev/fr/blog/ia-generative-vs-automatisation): Les clients demandent de l'IA quand ils ont besoin d'une simple automatisation, ou inversement. Voici comment faire la différence — et choisir le bon outil.
- [Pourquoi votre entreprise a besoin d'un site web en 2026 (même avec les réseaux sociaux)](https://elmlabs.dev/fr/blog/pourquoi-site-internet-entreprise-2026): Instagram et TikTok ne sont pas votre site web. Voici pourquoi chaque entreprise a encore besoin de sa propre présence web en 2026 — et ce qui se passe quand on ne compte que sur les réseaux sociaux.
- [Les tendances du developpement web et mobile en 2026](https://elmlabs.dev/fr/blog/tendances-developpement-web-mobile-2026): Toutes les tendances ne comptent pas. Voici un regard honnete sur ce qui faconne vraiment le developpement web et mobile en 2026 -- et ce qui n'est que du bruit.
- [Automatiser son entreprise : 7 taches que vous faites encore a la main](https://elmlabs.dev/fr/blog/automatiser-taches-entreprise): Vous passez des heures sur des taches qu'un script ferait en secondes. Voici 7 processus que la plupart des entreprises font encore manuellement -- et comment automatiser chacun d'entre eux.
- [Créer une marketplace en 2026 : guide technique et business](https://elmlabs.dev/fr/blog/creer-marketplace-2026): Construire une marketplace est l'un des projets tech les plus complexes. Réseau biface, flux de paiement, systèmes de confiance — voici un guide complet, technique et business, ancré dans l'expérience réelle.
- [Comment choisir son agence de développement web et mobile](https://elmlabs.dev/fr/blog/choisir-agence-developpement-web): Choisir le mauvais partenaire technique, c'est des mois et des milliers d'euros perdus. Voici ce qu'il faut chercher — et les signaux d'alarme à éviter — quand on choisit une agence de développement en 2026.
- [Comment intégrer l'IA dans votre entreprise en 2026 : guide pratique](https://elmlabs.dev/fr/blog/integrer-ia-entreprise-2026): L'IA est partout en 2026 — mais la plupart des entreprises ne savent pas par où commencer. Ce guide coupe court au battage médiatique avec des cas d'usage concrets, des coûts réels et des conseils honnêtes sur ce que l'IA peut et ne peut pas faire pour votre entreprise.
- [Site web ou application mobile : que choisir pour votre projet ?](https://elmlabs.dev/fr/blog/site-web-ou-application-mobile): La plupart des entreprises ne savent pas si elles ont besoin d'un site web, d'une application mobile, ou des deux. Voici un cadre pratique pour décider — basé sur vos utilisateurs, votre budget et vos objectifs.
- [Combien coûte une application mobile en 2026 ? Tarifs et facteurs](https://elmlabs.dev/fr/blog/cout-application-mobile-2026): De l'app simple à la plateforme IA — ce que coûte vraiment le développement d'une application mobile en 2026. Natif vs cross-platform, iOS vs Android, et les coûts récurrents qu'on ne vous dit pas.
- [Combien coûte un site internet en 2026 ? Guide complet des prix](https://elmlabs.dev/fr/blog/cout-site-internet-2026): Du site vitrine à l'application web — un décryptage transparent des vrais coûts de création de site en 2026. Ce qui fait le prix, ce qui vaut l'investissement, et où la plupart des clients surpayent.

## Pages

- [Home](https://elmlabs.dev/en): Overview of services and portfolio
- [Products](https://elmlabs.dev/en/work): Shipped mobile apps, marketplaces, and client tools
- [The Lab](https://elmlabs.dev/en/lab): Research concepts — signal extraction, autonomous pipelines, cross-platform architecture
- [Blog](https://elmlabs.dev/en/blog): Guides on web development, mobile apps, AI, automation, and pricing
- [About & Contact](https://elmlabs.dev/en/about): About ELM Labs, available for consulting and freelance
- [FAQ](https://elmlabs.dev/en/faq): Frequently asked questions about services, process, pricing

## Contact

Available for consulting, freelance development, research collaboration, and technical advisory.
Contact: https://elmlabs.dev/en/about#contact

## Technical Details

- Stack: Next.js 16, React 19, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Supabase, Python, Swift, React Native
- Bilingual: All content available in English (/en/) and French (/fr/)
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