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Small studio building focused tools for real problems.

Heron Bench builds simple, dependable software products. Each one solves a single problem for a specific group of people.

About us

Heron Bench is based in Melbourne, Australia. Born in the age of AI, it uses AI extensively with the human at the centre. AI does the heavy lifting; people make the decisions and stay accountable to customers.

It builds in inverse order: infrastructure first, then marketing, and only then the product, so each product launches on dependable foundations to people who asked for it.

Our principles

Listening first

Products are shaped by what customers tell us they need.

One problem per product

Each tool stays tightly focused on a single job.

Small and dependable

Reliable software that just works, without unnecessary features.

Honest pricing

Clear plans with no surprises or hidden fees.

Products

Price Watch

In development

Competitor price tracking for e-commerce stores: daily checks of competitor sites, email alerts when a price changes, price history and a margin impact calculator.

For: E-commerce store owners who check competitor prices by hand

Coming soon to pricewatch.heronbench.com

Product stages

In development we are building it; it can't be used yet, but its site may already take sign-ups so people can follow along
Prelaunch the product's site is open with a free waitlist; nothing is charged, and people on the waitlist get access first and shape what ships
Live released, supported and ready for everyday use, with paid plans

FAQ

What is Heron Bench? ↓

Heron Bench is a small software studio based in Melbourne, Australia.

How do products relate to the studio? ↓

Each product has its own name and lives on its own subdomain of heronbench.com. The studio builds them but they stand on their own.

How can I follow a product's progress? ↓

Visit the product's site to sign up for updates or join the waitlist.

How do I get in touch? ↓

Email hello@heronbench.com with any questions.

What is the status of products? ↓

Products in development are not available yet; check their sites for sign-up options.