Honest software and web development
If you've found dealing with tech companies, web designers, and software developers a frustrating experience, try getting in touch with Stef at Chobble CIC.
Chobble builds web and software solutions using low-cost, easily scaled solutions, suitable for businesses who don't have their own in-house tech team and need a low maintenance overhead.
Unlike many software / web development companies, Chobble adheres to a strict set of principles (radical transparency, honesty, fairness - documented on our site), and the CIC structure provides some further assurance of working to those. In practice this means:
- If someone else can provide a better solution or if you don't need my services, I will tell you.
- You can host the software I make for you wherever you like - with me, or elsewhere.
- I can modify existing software or websites you're already comfortable with.
- I cannot "sell out" and hand your data or systems to a corporate big tech baddie.
- I do not misuse your data, nor the data of your customers.
Served areas
- I can come to your premises if you're in Greater Manchester, or we can work remotely if you're elsewhere in the UK or internationally
Business details
- Year established: 2024
- Employees: 1
- Insured
Highlights and features
- Own and control your website with complete source access
- 50% discount for charities, cooperatives, and vegan businesses
- Fast-loading websites built using reliable open source tools
- Transparent flat-rate pricing with no hidden costs
- Expert web development from over 20 years experience
- Search engine optimisation audits and ongoing work
- Free marketing guides and practical growth advice
Associations and certifications
- Digital Trustee for Blue Pits Housing Action
- Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance
Payment methods
- Cash, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments, Bank transfers, Cryptocurrencies
Services
Chobble Tickets is a ticket sales web app for event organisers looking for a more affordable alternative to Eventbrite, Bookitbee, Fatsoma, etc. I do not take any cut of your sales - just a £5 per month hosting fee. You can check attendees in and out via QR codes, download attendee lists as CSVs, customise confirmation emails, and much more. The platform is 100% open source and released under the AGPLv3 license.
My web design and technology services are created to help businesses with modern websites, custom applications and technical improvements. I combine over 20 years of development knowledge with a transparent working approach. Clients retain ownership of their website code and can choose their hosting. Every site is developed for performance and accessibility.
I am very familiar with Eleventy and have used it for years across many static websites of all scales. Whether you've got an existing site or are thinking of making a new one, I'm sure my experience building Eleventy sites will come in handy.
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People
Stef
Freelance software developer
Chobble is me, Stef, from Prestwich, Manchester. I'm a freelance software developer with over 20 years of experience.
This business works to a set of straightforward principles:
Transparency: No secrets are kept from customers. The tools they rely on are theirs to keep.
Honesty: If you don't need my services or another provider would suit you better, I'll tell you.
Own, not rent: My income should come from doing work, not from charging rent.
Fair prices: My prices are flat for all jobs and are set at the market rate for an experienced freelance programmer with a 50% discount for charities, cooperatives, and artists.
Freedom: Customers have full control of their data and can move it to any provider.
This business works to a set of straightforward principles:
Transparency: No secrets are kept from customers. The tools they rely on are theirs to keep.
Honesty: If you don't need my services or another provider would suit you better, I'll tell you.
Own, not rent: My income should come from doing work, not from charging rent.
Fair prices: My prices are flat for all jobs and are set at the market rate for an experienced freelance programmer with a 50% discount for charities, cooperatives, and artists.
Freedom: Customers have full control of their data and can move it to any provider.
Reviews (8)
Chris Neville
Jul 29, 2026
I used Chobble tickets for an event we held for the British Bourbon Society. Previously, we had always used Eventbrite which takes quite a large portion of the ticket sales as fees. Chobble tickets is very easy to use and takes no cut (even though Stripe takes a very small amount). It's also much better for refunds as Eventbrite doesn't refund the booking fee. We will definitely be using Chobble for our future events and I recommend it for anyone putting paid ticketed events on
Colin Parker
Jul 13, 2026
Really happy with the service from Chobble. The whole process of getting the website sorted was straightforward and a lot easier than I expected. Everything was explained clearly and the end result looks great.
Stefan was brilliant throughout – honestly a top man. He was always quick to reply, really helpful with any questions, and made sure everything was done properly. It felt like he genuinely cared about getting things right rather than just rushing the job.
Would definitely recommend Chobble if you’re looking for a website service. Great experience all round.
Stefan was brilliant throughout – honestly a top man. He was always quick to reply, really helpful with any questions, and made sure everything was done properly. It felt like he genuinely cared about getting things right rather than just rushing the job.
Would definitely recommend Chobble if you’re looking for a website service. Great experience all round.
Loraine Butterworth
Apr 19, 2026
Stefan has built our co operative holiday cottage website for several holiday cottages in our area of Cumbria, liaised with free to book, organised our payments system, linked several booking sites together, made a beautiful map linking all the local points of interests, dealt with our many and varied questions and very much more. Fantastic work Stefan, would highly recommend.
Colin Vincent
Feb 26, 2026
Paul Wells
Feb 23, 2026
Hugo Sturdy
Jul 02, 2025
I've worked with Stef at Chobble over the years and can confidently say he's one of the most transparent, trustworthy, and knowledgeable developers out there.
Highly recommend Stef to any business or individual looking for reliable and ethical web and software support. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again!
Highly recommend Stef to any business or individual looking for reliable and ethical web and software support. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again!
Alan K.
Mar 12, 2025
Mohammed Sadiq
Mar 01, 2025
I've known stefan for the last 7 years. He's genius for ranking well SEO work. He knows everything about ranking well on different platforms due to my old business. Since I've launched my new business, I got my new website done of him really well presented seo everything about it was perfect, he's the best at what he does, anything I need to know about media sharing content tags ect always ask for his knowledge, he's happy to guide me no that's what now that's what you call a service, good luck with your new adventure, will defo recommend 🫶🏼