Software for life's compartments

Thoughtful tools for
the things that matter

Bento Labs builds software for the different compartments of everyday life — wellbeing, finance, food, and the spaces in between. Each product is designed with care, restraint, and respect for the people who use it.

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About

Different compartments,
one philosophy

The name Bento comes from the idea of compartmentalised living. A bento box neatly organises different elements into one balanced whole — and that's what we're trying to do with software.

We started with meal planning, but quickly realised the philosophy extended further. Mental health, personal finance, daily wellbeing — each compartment of life deserves software that's calm, considered, and built for real people.

Every product we make follows the same principles: simplicity first, privacy by default, and design that gets out of your way.

Privacy by default

We don't collect what we don't need. Most of our apps work entirely on-device with zero data leaving your phone.

Calm over clever

Our products don't fight for your attention. No streaks, no guilt, no dark patterns. Software should serve you, not the other way around.

Built to last

We'd rather ship one thing that works beautifully than ten things that sort of work. Quality compounds.

Accessible to everyone

Good design means everyone can use it. We build with accessibility in mind from day one, not as an afterthought.

Projects

What we're building

Each project tackles a different compartment of life with the same care and attention. Here's what's live and what's coming next.

agora

the internet's missing commerce layer

Open Protocol — Live

Agora

An open protocol and commerce transaction layer for AI agents. Agents can discover, search, compare, and purchase products across any participating store through one unified API. 22,500+ products indexed across 52 stores.

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overstimulated

release focus breathe shed express

iOS App — Live

Overstimulated

A calm, monochrome iOS app that helps you decompress when everything feels like too much. Five tactile modes — release, focus, breathe, shed, and express — each offering a different way to quiet the noise. No tracking, no accounts, no gamification.

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queenie's

mayflower

weymouth's favourite chinese takeaway

Website — Live at queenies.food

Queenie's Mayflower

A dark, editorial website for Weymouth's favourite Chinese takeaway. Full-bleed photography, bold Sora typography, burnt orange accents, and real-time online ordering. Heritage storytelling for a kitchen with 26 years of history.

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