Find a BPO company that matches your processes, fits your budget, and delivers measurable cost savings and service quality. Our directory lists vetted BPO companies, so you can compare providers with confidence.
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Softech Systems has been delivering excellence to the world since 1998. We have served every continent with our expert services and competence. For utmost satisfaction of our clients, we ensure tailored and contemporary services...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Cloud Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
We are an emerging IT and business consulting company providing services to industry leading clientele in North America, Europe and the Middle East. Our purpose is to enable our partners to build sustainable competitive advantage. We achieve this by enhancing organizational capabilities and optimizing...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Sugar Land, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
As a leading IT consulting and outsourcing services firm, Buchanan Technologies helps organizations across North America turn their business technology into a powerful competitive advantage. Small, mid-size, and Fortune 100 businesses all rely on us for our expert perspective, technical know-how and...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
RedBox Media is a creative tech studio blending innovative web design, digital marketing, and IT solutions for businesses that demand bold, mordern results...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Mobile App Development
- Video Production
- SEO
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- Location
- Katlehong, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Armundia Factory is an ICT & BPO delivery partner helping consulting firms, software vendors and digital integrators scale operations efficiently through high-quality nearshore services. With Italian governance and scalable Balkan delivery operations, we support partners with software development, quality...
Top Services:
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Tirana, Albania
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Rift Automation Solutions builds AI-powered automation systems for UK SMEs from missed call text-back and lead follow-up to CV screening, invoice chasing, and appointment booking. We replace manual tasks with intelligent workflows, so businesses save time, capture more leads, and grow without hiring...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- Customer Support
- Phone Answering Services
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ECOMPLIX is a conversion-focused Shopify design agency helping entrepreneurs and ecommerce brands launch, grow, and scale successful online businesses. We specialize in prebuilt Shopify stores, custom Shopify design, Shopify development, landing page creation, store redesign, migration, and conversion...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Altamonte Springs, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
CrecenTech is a US-based one-stop creative company to cater to your marketing, software, support, and staffing solutions requirements...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- CRM Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
- IT Services
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- Location
- Exton, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Make every call a useful conversation with Oli AI, an enterprise AI voice agent for inbound and outbound calls. From welcoming callers and booking appointments to qualifying leads and managing customer follow-ups, Oli AI adapts to your workflows across 22+ global languages. It connects with your business...
Top Services:
- Call Centers
- BPO
- Phone Answering Services
- Customer Support
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
KnowCode, a unit of DigitalSquad LLC, provides web development, mobile app development, custom software, UI/UX design, branding, and digital marketing solutions to help businesses strengthen their digital presence and achieve growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Georgia, Vermont
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
At Shispare, we're more than a tech company, we're a business's partner in innovation, with agile team of experts turning complex problems into smart, scalable solutions. We believe every business needs tailor made solutions that help them grow smarter, and faster...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Profusion Systems is a leading mobile application and software development agency that turns creative concepts into innovative, user-friendly solutions. Founded in 2012, the agency specializes in custom software, cloud migration, and chatbot development, catering to mid and large-sized businesses. With a...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Downers Grove, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We offer specialized solutions in digital marketing, back-office support, and talent acquisition. AGO M.I.D.A.S. enhances brand visibility through innovative advertising. AGO B.O.S.S. streamlines operations with expert support. AGO T.A.L.E.N.T. connects businesses with top professionals. Our expertise helps...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- IT Services
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- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
GoBro Web Services is a California-based web design and digital solutions agency that helps businesses strengthen their online presence through professional website design, web and app development, branding, SEO, digital marketing, and technical support services. The agency focuses on delivering modern...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Lake Elsinore, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
TotalTech Global Limited (TTG) is a registered, premium provider of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Custom Software & App Development, and IT Resource Augmentation solutions. With a team of industry experts and 100+ successful projects globally, we help businesses cut costs, scale faster, and deliver...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ruminative is a BPO and Operations Management company helping businesses build, manage, and scale dedicated teams across customer support, sales, backend operations, field activities, and verification services. With an in-house operational setup and multi-region capabilities, we provide flexible outsourcing...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Logistics
- Phone Answering Services
- Customer Support
- Call Centers
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $11/hr
Stride is an AI-Powered software engineering firm built to deliver real results. We combine elite engineering talent with cutting-edge GenAI tooling to help companies build high-quality software, modernize legacy systems, and future-proof their tech orgs...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Software Development Company. Key services are Alfresco development and consulting, Java EE, Javascript, Typescript, Angular, React, UI/UX Design. FlexSolution provides services by outsourcing or outstaffing...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We create innovative mobile apps and web solutions and help both startups and corporations digitize their business. Our creative in-house team combines newest technology with unique design and provides full service from project analysis, through development and UX to the the follow-up care...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- VR/AR
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Tru Performance is a global technology consulting and services company, supported by a team of over 125 associates across 5 locations worldwide...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Middletown, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
digixVA is your dependable source for virtual specialists and recruitment! Elevate your operations with our highly qualified virtual specialists and streamlined recruitment. We understand the importance of finding the right fit. Expect exceptional skillsets, unmatched dedication, and seamless integration...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Customer Support
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Hexaware is a global technology and business process services company. Every day, Hexawarians wake up with a singular purpose: to create smiles through great people and technology. With offices across the world, we empower enterprises worldwide to realize digital transformation at scale and speed...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Onwesite, A Digital Marketing Agency. We Provide Social Media Marketing, PPC, SEO, Web Design & Development, Graphic Design and Virtual Assistant Services...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Rajshahi, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
Global Staff Network is an Australian-owned offshore staffing partner that helps businesses build reliable remote teams in the Philippines. They support growth with tailored recruitment, payroll, IT support, and managed offshore staffing across construction, admin, finance, marketing, tech, and real estate...
Top Services:
- Accounting
- Web Development
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Davao City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $9/hr
We are an experienced digital marketing agency with a diverse portfolio and dedicated teams of experts. We are offering a complete spectrum of digital marketing services that includes SEO, PPC, Social media marketing, GBP management, Web development and design, Email marketing, Website audit, Content...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Law is the work. Everything around it is operations. Getting found, signing clients, billing, following up, and the AI that ties it together. That is what we build, and what we run...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- AEO
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cloudesk Offshore Staffing is an Australian-registered offshore staffing company with back-office operations in Bangladesh. We specialise in virtual assistants, customer support, administration, software development, web development, digital marketing, SEO, UI/UX design, and accounting. Our recruitment...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
Beetroot, a software development and Greentech company, specializes in creating dedicated teams and software solutions to make a positive impact on businesses and the environment...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- IoT
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- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
TransData is a global technology and AI services company helping organizations build, modernize, and operate software, data, AI, automation, cloud, and managed operations...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
AG Grace is dedicated to developing our nation’s future by protecting our critical resources and infrastructure offering a full range of services that improve our client’s ability to provide security, management, and assurance. We provide efficient cost-effective services and solutions to our customers...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Frederick, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Envision Circle is an innovative software solutions company. We are specialised in providing software solutions for ecommerce platforms, travel agencies and customer relationship management...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Workeely is your comprehensive solution hub. We provide a range of services including Website Design, Graphics, CV and Resume Writing, Virtual Assistance, Copywriting, and more. Our proficient team ensures top-quality solutions that foster your business's success in the digital era. We stand by our commitment...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Twin Falls, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Purple Crayola specializes in crafting immersive digital solutions, experiences, and innovative brand identities driven by design thinking principles. Our expertise lies in creating captivating digital experiences that resonate with audiences and elevate brand presence...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Yarlab Agency, we as Marketing Automation Geeks specialize in optimisation of your marketing efforts with cutting-edge automation tools. As your technical helpers, we simplify complex processes, ensuring your business runs smoothly and efficiently. From optimizing customer journeys to integrating...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- Email Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $33/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We specialize in tailored SEO strategies designed to help you climb the ranks and boost conversions. Whether youre a startup or an established ecommerce store, SEO Strategi has the expertise to increase online visibility of your brand to shine...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Ski, Norway
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Itelence connects international corporations with top Polish IT and BPO talent through a structured nearshoring model that cuts overhead, not quality. From staff augmentation to fully managed teams, we get you operational fast and keep improving from there...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
In order to make a trucking business successful, effective dispatching, technology solutions, and customer service play a crucial role. Similarly, in scaling operations, efficient systems and clear communication are key to growth and long-term success...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SEO Services in Canada creates a digital marketing solution for our customers that are tailored to meet their business goals. For search engine optimization in Canada that ensures you maximum satisfaction and ROI, reach out to our SEO agency...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- CRO
- Affiliate Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Vitek Technology LLC is a leading group of technology experts specializing in delivering innovative SaaS solutions, comprehensive project management, and strategic consulting services. Our expertise also extends to encompassing top-tier Web and App design, seamless integration solutions, and reliable hosting...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Monterrey, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative Subscription Agency for Illustrations, Game Assets, Animation, Graphic Design, and Web Development...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Quezon City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MNM Digital Agency in Hanover, MD helps local businesses grow with SEO, Google Business optimization, and high-converting websites. We focus on improving rankings, increasing visibility, and generating real leads through smart digital marketing strategies...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Maryland City, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Best Data Conversion Services in USA offering secure document, PDF, image, and database conversion with fast turnaround and high accuracy...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
Instalogic is a digital marketing agency in Bangladesh with a web-engineering core. We plan and run SEO, AI search (AEO and GEO), Google and Meta ads, content and email, and we build the websites, landing pages, tracking and automation those campaigns rely on. One team handles the strategy and the technical...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Go4Customer specializes in call center outsourcing, offering innovative and performance-driven customer support solutions across various industries. Through advanced technology, in-depth insights and industry expertise, we provide a comprehensive approach that covers voice, live chat, email and social media...
Top Services:
- Accounting
- BPO
- Call Centers
- Email Marketing
- Customer Support
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are your go-to partner, assisting you in all your business and personal tasks. Our team of experienced and efficient virtual assistants have a result-oriented approach for every task, ensuring that you get your work DONE on time...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Call Centers
- Phone Answering Services
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Roamsoft provides platforms like Menu Order App GroceryNcart which are available to entrepreneurs who want to create the likes of Justeat, Foodpanda, Shopify, Instacart etc. An online market place can be easily started through these platforms. How about we uncover more about such online business stages and...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- BPO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Maxicus is a trusted leader in a business process outsourcing company based in India. Having empowered with more than two decades of experience in enhancing the CX, boosting revenue growth, and facilitating end-to-end digital transformation for 40+ global brands and Fortune 500 companies...
Top Services:
- Call Centers
- BPO
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
we enhance the growth process of our clients by bridging the gap between their requirement and its fulfilment. We thrive to maintain our relationships on the four pillars of trust, integrity, quality, and affordability...
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- IT Services
- Managed Services
- BPO
- HR Outsourcing
- Translation Services
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- Location
- Banglore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Elevate your business outreach strategies with Webwers' innovative Bulk SMS Dialer Services and Cloud Contact Center solutions. Our services empower you to seamlessly connect with your customers, ensuring efficient and effective communication channels. With our cutting-edge Bulk SMS Dialer Services, reach...
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- Web Development
- Affiliate Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
OSP is a healthcare technology company dedicated to transforming the industry through innovative digital solutions. With more than 16 years of experience and a team of skilled healthtech experts, OSP helps healthcare organizations improve performance, efficiency, and patient care through advanced technology...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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4 Frequently Asked Questions About BPO Companies
How much do BPO providers charge for their services?
Business process outsourcing, or BPO companies, charge between $8 and $60 per hour for customer service, with monthly per-agent rates ranging from $1,200 to $4,000 depending on location, skill level, and support complexity.
What you pay depends on the contract structure. There are four main models:
- An hourly rate involves paying for an agent’s time regardless of how many interactions they handle. It runs:
- $8 to $15 offshore
- $20 to $30 nearshore
- $40 to $60+ onshore
- Per-agent (FTE) is a flat monthly fee of $1,200 to $4,000 per dedicated agent. Predictable, but you pay the same regardless of the volume.
- Per-interaction charges $1–$5 per resolved ticket or $0.50–$2 per chat. Cost-efficient when volume is low or seasonal, but bills spike during busy periods.
- Outcome-based ties fees to KPIs like CSAT scores or first-call resolution — typically $3 to $9 per successful resolution.
How do I compare two BPO providers quoting similar prices?
When two BPO firms quote similar prices, the decision should come down to industry experience, agent attrition rates, SLA terms with defined remedies, and how each vendor handles your specific exception cases, not the headline rate.
Ask for case studies from clients in your industry. A BPO company with relevant experience can start right away, while one without it will learn on your dime.
Then go beyond the deck. Give both vendors your two or three most complex support scenarios and ask them to walk you through exactly how they’d handle each one. The vendor with a documented protocol beats the one that says, “We’d escalate.”
Pay close attention to SLA clauses, specifically what happens when they’re missed, not just what the targets are. Two vendors can quote identical SLAs but differ completely on the consequences for missing them.
Finally, ask for the agent attrition rate for the specific team being proposed, not the company average. High turnover on your account means constant retraining and inconsistent service, regardless of the price.
What contract terms do most buyers accept that they shouldn’t?
The contract terms most buyers accept are auto-renewal clauses with short notice windows, SLAs with no financial remedy for misses, and IP clauses that leave process documentation owned by the vendor — all of which remove your leverage once performance drops.
Four terms worth pushing back on before you sign:
- Auto-renewal clauses can trap you into a long-term agreement if the notice window is short, often 60–90 days. Miss the window, and you’re locked in for another year regardless of performance.
- SLAs without consequences. Most contracts define targets but don’t specify what happens when they’re missed. Your agreement should define redressal terms, whether that’s service credits, payment for damages, or the right to exit early.
- IP and process documentation ownership. Avoid clauses that grant the BPO provider exclusive rights to your intellectual property, or that allow them to sublicense or transfer it to third parties. If they own the runbooks built on your processes, switching vendors gets expensive.
- Exit and termination terms need to include your ability to re-employ key personnel who hold critical knowledge of your account; otherwise, that knowledge walks out with the vendor.
The simplest check: read the contract assuming performance will eventually disappoint. If you have no leverage when that happens, negotiate before you sign.
How do BPO companies handle a sudden surge in volume?
BPO companies handle volume surges through a combination of flexible staffing, automation, and cross-trained overflow teams, but how well they execute depends entirely on what your contract says about surge capacity before it happens.
Most BPO providers have a few ways to handle sudden spikes:
- Bringing in temporary agents
- Moving staff from quieter channels to busier ones
- Using chatbots or self-service tools to handle routine questions before they reach a human. Self-service tools can deflect 20-40% of contacts during a surge.
But not every BPO provider handles this well. When surges go unmanaged, call abandonment rates can reach 15%, which means frustrated customers and damage to your brand, not the vendor’s.
The right time to ask about this is before you sign. Find out how much notice your BPO company needs to scale up, and what the contract says about volume above your agreed tier.
A vendor who can staff up fast but delivers off-brand service during your busiest period is a liability, not a solution.
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