firedance digital
Built in Malawi, for Malawi

Software that actually works for your business

Firedance Digital builds practical, reliable software for small and medium businesses in Malawi. No bloat. No complexity. Just tools that solve real problems.

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A small team solving local problems

Firedance Digital is a software company based in Malawi. We build applications for small and medium enterprises that need dependable tools without the overhead of enterprise software or the fragility of spreadsheets.

We believe the best software is invisible — it does what you need, works when you need it, and never gets in the way. Every product we build starts with a real problem faced by a real business in Malawi, and we don't ship until it's something we'd trust with our own operations.

Our approach is deliberate: we build fewer things, but we build them properly. Deep understanding of the problem comes first. Then clean, tested, reliable software that you can count on every day.

100%
Locally built & supported
SME
Focused exclusively on small business
Offline
Works without internet
MWK
Prices in Kwacha, built for local context
Practical software for real businesses
We specialise in building web applications that run locally or in the cloud, tailored to how businesses in Malawi actually operate.

Custom Business Applications

Purpose-built tools for your specific workflow — sales, inventory, reporting. Not a generic template. Not a workaround. Software shaped around how your business runs.

Offline-First Design

Internet goes down? Your business doesn't. We build systems that work locally first and sync when connectivity is available. No more lost sales during outages.

Financial Visibility

Know exactly what your business did today, this week, this month. Real-time reports, VAT calculations, and payment tracking — without hiring an accountant to read spreadsheets.

Coming Soon
Point of Sale — built for SMEs in Malawi
A fast, reliable POS system designed for cafes, restaurants, and small retail businesses. Runs locally in your browser. Records every sale. Calculates VAT correctly. Gives you full financial visibility — from a single order to your monthly totals.

Fast Order Taking

Large, touch-friendly menu buttons grouped by category. Add items to an order in seconds. Designed for speed at the counter, not clicks in a back office.

Multiple Payment Methods

Accept and record cash, card, bank transfer, and Airtel Money — all in one system. Track exactly how you were paid and reconcile at end of day.

Automatic VAT Calculation

VAT is calculated correctly on every order, every time. Daily and monthly VAT totals are always up to date. No manual calculations, no surprises at tax time.

Daily Cash-Up Reports

End-of-day summary showing total revenue, order count, and a full breakdown by payment method. Know exactly what's in the till before you close up.

Sales Reports & Breakdown

Weekly sales grids, monthly breakdowns by menu item, and filterable order search. See which items sell, when they sell, and how your revenue is trending.

Customer Management

Keep a record of your regulars. Search customers, mark favourites for quick access, and link orders to customer accounts. Build relationships, not just transactions.

Staff Tracking

Assign staff to orders, track who served what, and monitor staff usage (consumption, waste). Know how your team is performing without standing over their shoulder.

Works Offline

Runs locally on your machine — no cloud, no subscription, no dependency on internet. Your data stays on your device. Your business keeps running, always.

A look inside the app

localhost:5174
POS
Management
Stock
Order Taking
Open Orders
Customers
Payment Summary
Current Order
1x Cappuccino3,500
1x Chicken Wrap6,500
1x Chocolate Cake4,500
TotalMWK 14,500
Place Order
Order Taking — fast, touch-friendly menu grid
localhost:5174/payment-summary
POS
Management
Stock
Order Taking
Open Orders
Customers
Payment Summary
Total Revenue
MWK 186,400
Orders Today
27
Payment Breakdown
CashMWK 94,200
CardMWK 42,800
Bank TransferMWK 31,400
Airtel MoneyMWK 18,000
TotalMWK 186,400
Payment Summary — daily cash-up at a glance
localhost:5174/management/reports
Management
← Cashier
Menu
Order Search
Staff
Reports
Sales Report
Usage Report
Sales Breakdown
24 Mar – 30 Mar 2026
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MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Morning12,40014,20018,60011,80015,20022,1009,400
Lunch28,40024,60026,20031,80027,40035,60018,200
Afternoon8,2009,8007,40010,20011,60014,8006,800
Total49,00048,60052,20053,80054,20072,50034,400
Sales Report — weekly revenue grid with drill-down
localhost:5174/management
Management
← Cashier
Menu
Order Search
Staff
Reports
Menu Management — organise items by group

More info coming soon

We're building something good. Stay tuned.