5e Creative Labs

5e Creative Labs, now presented as 5e Labs, is a software development and design studio in San José, Costa Rica. It works mainly for SaaS companies, media platforms and startups, and notes that its working hours sit within one or two hours of most US cities.

What 5e Creative Labs offers

• Custom software — web and mobile applications, SaaS platforms and AI products.
• Startup MVPs — first versions taken from idea and prototype through to launch.
• E-commerce — online stores connected to local and international payment gateways.
• Design — brand identity, UX/UI and Figma prototypes, done by the same team that writes the code.
• Staff augmentation — developers who join a client's existing project, tools and stand-ups.

Who it works with

Client teams in SaaS and tech, media and publishing, and health and wellness. Named clients include 1-800Accountant, TiloPay, La Republica, Semanario Universidad and Heal App.

Key facts

• Based in: San José, Costa Rica
• Founded: 2015
• Track record: more than 100 projects over 11 years
• Stack: React, Node.js, Laravel and mobile