We build useful software for real life.
Holmes Labs is an independent software studio building and operating mobile and web products across family, commerce, and local discovery.
Ideas. Apps. Impact.
What we build
Software built around real problems.
We build focused digital products designed to make everyday tasks simpler — from keeping families organized to discovering what’s happening nearby. We primarily develop and operate our own products, and we selectively partner on outside projects where we can create something genuinely useful.
About Holmes Labs- 01
Discover
Understand the problem.
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Design
Find the simplest useful solution.
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Build
Turn it into a polished product.
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Sustain
Maintain and improve it after launch.
Our products
Built, launched, and operated by Holmes Labs.
OurNest
Family & Home
A calm command center for households: shared calendars, lists, chores, and the little details families forget.
Explore OurNest
SaleScout
Shopping & Commerce
A live map of garage sales, estate sales, and neighborhood sales nearby — plus a free way to post your own.
Explore SaleScout
AlleyCat
Local Discovery
Discover local deals, events, businesses, and things worth checking out nearby.
Explore AlleyCatWhy Holmes Labs
Built to last beyond launch day.
Purpose-built products
We start with the problem, not the feature list.
Privacy by default
We collect only what our products need and never sell personal information.
Long-term ownership
We maintain and improve the products we ship.
Direct accountability
Every product is backed by Holmes Labs LLC, with clear ownership and support.
Privacy and security are built into every Holmes Labs product.
We use encrypted connections, controlled data access, clear privacy practices, and collect only what our products need.
Recently shipped
Our apps keep moving after launch.
Every product we ship stays maintained — updates, fixes, and platform upgrades are part of the deal, not an add-on.
- AlleyCat
AlleyCat is live
Local browse, home feed, and neighborhood events are shipping on iOS, Android, and the web at thealleycat.app.
View AlleyCat - SaleScout
SaleScout deal map
Map-based deal discovery for shoppers and sellers is live at salescout.live.
View SaleScout - OurNest
OurNest premium plans
One premium plan with a 7-day free trial, unlimited household members, and monthly or yearly billing.
View OurNest
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Holmes Labs primarily builds and operates its own products, but we selectively partner on outside projects that align with what we do well.