Connect with top-rated IT outsourcing companies to extend your IT capacity without expanding headcount. Our listicle has been vetted by 12 industry experts so you can reliably find an IT partner.
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Directio is a global tech partner that brings together people, processes, and technology to code successnot just by building software, but by solving todays challenges and preparing businesses for whats next. With a unique blend of consulting, tailored development, and flexible collaboration models, we...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- DevOps Consulting
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Dedicatted provides consulting and engineering services focused on Data, Generative AI, Cloud and DevOps. Our team of software architects and engineers AWS, Azure, and GCP certified leverages deep technical know-how to design and build enterprise-grade solutions. Recognized among the top 2% of AWS consulting...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
Hopp Solutions delivers cutting-edge cloud-powered digital solutions, blending Azure, AWS and Google Cloud with hybrid on-prem setups like vSphere, Windows Servers (2016-2025), and Citrix. We craft mobile apps using React Native and stunning websites with Laravel, React, Next.js, and Wordpress, featuring...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Ohrid, Macedonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
FINEST AS is an Estonian IT consultancy with 25+ years of experience building custom software, e-commerce platforms, and enterprise systems that genuinely improve people's lives. ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, Microsoft Solutions Partner, with clients including government agencies, banks, and energy...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IT Services
- eCommerce Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Cefnogi Solutions Private Limited is a global IT and digital engineering company delivering software, web, app, and business growth solutions across India, USA, and Canada...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
Imperial Engineers Limited is a top AI services and technology firm headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- ERP Consulting
- Branding
- IoT
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
OpsMavix builds custom operations systems that help growing businesses replace spreadsheets, manual work, and disconnected tools with one clear source of truth. We focus on inventory, workflows, reporting, automation, and internal business apps that give teams more control and less chaos...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- ECM Consulting
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Digital solutions tailored to the unique needs of your business...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Solnix Media is an AI-first digital agency building practical websites, software, and automation for growing teams. We combine strategy, design, engineering, and AI to turn complex ideas into useful digital products...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We design, build, and ship exceptional software and AI solutions for innovation-driven companies worldwide, providing seamless strategy and execution...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cybersecurity
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Quezon City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $68/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Eliminate costly factory errors with Virtual Reality (VR) training. We build custom XR solutions & offer Team as a Service (TaaS) for reliable white-label execution...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Luis Potosí, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $67/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
IT Svit: Your Trusted DevOps and AI PartnerLeveraging over 18 years of experience and a deep understanding of infrastructure design, IT Svit is your go-to partner for optimizing your cloud operations and empowering your business with AI...
Top Services:
- DevOps Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- AI Development
- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Cidersoft builds compelling apps and websites that will strengthen the success of your business...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- AI Development
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- Location
- San Ramon, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Miquido
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Miquido is a full-service software development company specializing in creating exceptional digital products. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including ideation and strategy, product design, web and mobile app development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud services...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Masters Development Network and Solutions (MSDN Solutions) is a Web Development and Marketing company providing Web and Software Services, Graphic Design and Printing Solutions, and all Marketing needs to enterprises and more specifically to startup companies across the world...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Rolique is a comprehensive software development firm, distinguished by an extensive portfolio encompassing more than 110 triumphant endeavors across the domains of healthcare, fintech, and industrial technology sectors...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
We are your strategic technology partner. We integrate cybersecurity, business continuity, and IT management solutions to protect your assets, guarantee operations, and boost your growth sustainably...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- Software Development
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Snotor builds custom web and mobile software across fintech, healthcare, and legaltech, with 400+ projects delivered and a lifetime code warranty. It suits mid-size businesses seeking an offshore development partner with a structured, business-analysis-first approach...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 45 Projects Listed
AI-augmented software development for digital products, data-rich platforms & IoT for mid-size & enterprise businesses. Visit www.merixstudio.com for more details on our skills, agile teams' capabilities, and engagement models...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- IoT
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- Location
- Poznan, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
ParallelStaff is an IT outsourcing partner helping tech leaders scale fast with pre-vetted Nearshore and Offshore developers. We deliver top-tier talent in 10 days or less, backed by guarantees for performance, security, and cultural alignment...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Software Development
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
DeepInspire is a boutique software development company with a focus on fintech software development, offering services such as IT consulting, technical due diligence, digital transformation, product development, MVP development, and more...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Were not just a vendor. We care, we deliver, and we fit right in.Since 2004, Boldare has helped organizations build and scale digital solutions combining deep tech expertise, strategic UX/UI design, and AI-augmented delivery. But what truly sets us apart? Ask our clients...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Gliwice, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
CHI Software is a technology solution provider that offers a full set of software-based services from custom software development to maintenance & support. Our talented team is passionate about Generative AI, Cloud Computing, Data Engineering, and IoT. CHI's success comes from care of every client...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
At Spiral Bridge Solutions, we manage all aspects of your website. Our services include web design, hosting, domain renewals, cybersecurity, software updates, and SEO. We accomplish all of this with the benefit of over 20 years of expertise, and the best part is that it's more cost-effective than attempting...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Hastings, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Your Digital Innovation Partner. Accelerating innovation through AI, software development, and digital transformation.At Rootstack, we help organizations build scalable digital products, modernize operations, and unlock new business opportunities through technology...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Managed Services
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Panama City, Panama
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 42 Projects Listed
Software developmentSimply expand your product to different platforms using experience of vITcake professionals — complexity doesn’t matter...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Daugavpils, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are software development agency that helps entrepreneurs, companies and startups to create top-notch quality software solutions, MVPs and prototypes.We focus on multiplatform apps. We code, we design and we help our customers to success...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Bee IT is a web development company that specializes in eCommerce and Commerce development. The company gathers a vibrant community of back-end and front-end IT professionals who are experts in Salesforce Commerce Cloud and Magento...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Location
- Novi Sad, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
OpsWorks Co. is an engineering company specializing in DevOps and Cloud services for enterprises and fast-growing startups in Tech, E-commerce, Finance and Healthcare domains. At OpsWorks Co. we help our 100+ clients from the U.S. and EU build scalable and easily manageable IT infrastructures...
Top Services:
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- DevOps Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Hallandale Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
littlecode is a disciplined group of web devs and software architects who assist businesses to create elaborate coding blueprints, automate complex systems, and write clean, logical code...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- IoT
- Software Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Split, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
MyTaskPanel Consulting: Your partner in tech innovation.We specialize in AI Solutions, Automation with AI Agents, Custom Software Development, and IT Outsourcing. With a LATAM development center, we become an extension of your team, driving efficiency and growth...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a Swedish/Bosnian award-winning agency specializing in IT outsourcing and end-to-end software development. With 85 experts on our team, we work with ventures and established companies to turn ideas into functional, high-quality products...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Gothenburg, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
MGLogics is a leading e-commerce software development company with a clear mission: to assist medium-sized retail clients in overcoming their most challenging business obstacles through innovative technology solutions. Specializing in industries such as Furniture, Apparel, Sporting Goods, Grocery, Nutrition...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Broadlands, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We build and scale EdTech platforms ready for real-world complexity, district integrations, and compliance...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Our business offers computer support and repairs, graphic design, professional printing and business telecommunications. As we offer remote support and managed IT solutions from our base in Tavistock, Devon, England, we can provide computer support anywhere in the globe...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tavistock, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ORAMAD specializes in crafting aesthetically pleasing and efficient digital assets that enhance the effectiveness of our meticulously optimized advertising campaigns, resulting in a significant return on investment for our clients. Additionally, our passion extends to the realm of packaging design, branding...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Danubius IT Solutions prioritizes continuous learning and improvement to provide customers with the latest technologies. Emphasizing the human side, we place importance on clear communication, agile methodologies, and collaborative partnerships...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- DevOps Consulting
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Future Innovation LTD, the top web development company in Bangladesh. Our team has delivered 300+ projects across 20+ countries...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
At Accendum, we are more than a company we are a proud testament to the power of the research community to drive innovations. Founded by a group of AI and cybersecurity researchers, we are driven by a shared commitment to excellence and a passion for advancing technology. Contact us to know more...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Cybersecurity
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Norfolk, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
Based in the Republic of Moldova, we are an IT consulting company dedicated to delivering professional and progressive custom software development services. Our mission is to create exceptional solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations, driving success for our clients...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Business Consulting
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Chișinău, Moldova
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Veteran-owned Microsoft partner for data, AI, analytics, cloud modernization, managed services and secure government solutions...
Top Services:
- Big Data Analytics
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Gig Harbor, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Serenichron is dedicated to proactively identifying the pressing needs of small and medium businesses and offering holistic business analysis and development services. Through our commitment to fairness, transparency, and honesty, we aim to build lasting partnership and provide scalable, affordable solutions...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Digital Strategy
- IT Services
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- Location
- Bragadiru, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
You dream it, We build it. Over 600 websites and 100 + apps built, emphasizing quality, reasonable pricing, and fast delivery...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Gatineau, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
vativeApps delivers custom and ready made mobile apps, from TikTok and Bigo Live clones to food delivery and dating solutions, backed by AI and full transparency...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Middletown, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Epicora is a Brazilian software house based in Chapecó, Santa Catarina. Since 2023 we have delivered more than 60 projects for companies that outgrew spreadsheets, off-the-shelf systems and legacy software nobody wanted to maintain...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Chapecó, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ChallengeSoft is a software development and IT consulting team specializing in web and mobile applications, custom business solutions, cloud services, and backend systems. Backed by experienced developers, designers, and project managers, they help clients tackle complex technical challenges and turn...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IT Services
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Cherkasy, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ACHVA Digital is an AI-native software studio that helps SMBs and funded founders cut out manual busywork and ship products that actually hold up in production. Rather than selling pilots or billing by the hour, they diagnose your real bottleneck firstthen build fixed-bid solutions in weeks, not months...
Top Services:
- CRM Consulting
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Waldbyte ist ein deutsches Digitalstudio für individuelle Webentwicklung und E-Commerce. Wir realisieren performante Unternehmenswebsites, Webanwendungen und Onlineshops mit TYPO3, WordPress, Shopware, PrestaShop und Magento. Ergänzend übernehmen wir technische Optimierung, Hosting, Wartung und die...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Show more
- Location
- Stuttgart, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Everything you need to know before you hire an IT outsourcing services company
Why can an IT outsourcing company do for my business?
Cost effectiveness and access to modern technological advancements are the main advantages in favor of IT outsourcing.
Businesses outsource different IT services so they can dedicate themselves to other commercial operations, mitigate operational risk, accelerate time-to-market, amplify internal capabilities, and bridge any technical gaps.
Notably, more than 78% of executives are willing to hire an IT outsourcing firm, mainly because it grants technical resilience that a small in-house team simply can't match.
These specialists can also help your future-proof your infrastructure.
Beyond fixing underperforming areas, a good partner can guide you through digital transformation, so your operations become more agile.
Notably, in 2025, 67% of executives raised their budgets for operated services, 57% for managed services, and 32% for traditional outsourcing.
What common IT outsourcing mistakes should I avoid?
Outsourcing is a good way to augment your internal capabilities, but it can stall when the setup is rushed or poorly defined. Here are a few common pitfalls to keep an eye out for when considering hiring IT outsourcing companies:
- Insufficient vendor research: Choosing a partner based on price alone without verifying their technical track record.
- Unclear objectives: Ill-defined goals and requirements will inevitably lead to mismatched expectations and scope creep.
- Missing contractual details: Skipping over specific terms regarding intellectual property, security protocols, and dispute resolution in the final agreement.
- Poor communication: Receiving ad-hoc updates instead of regular check-ins to maintain coordination between teams.
- Ignoring cultural and time zone differences: Underestimating how differing work cultures and time zone differences can disrupt daily workflows and productivity.
- Over-reliance on the vendor: Losing all internal expertise on critical operations will leave your business vulnerable if the partnership dissolves.
How to choose the best IT outsourcing company for my business?
To select the best IT outsourcing firm for your business, you should consider some of the following things:
- Outline your requirements
Having a defined set of requirements will hasten the search for an IT outsourcing company and will prevent unexpected costs. - Compare vendors
Rsearch multiple vendors so you can compare their technical capabilities, service extent, and cost-to-quality offering. - Consider offshore options
For tasks that don’t require much time zone alignment, you can consider an IT outsourcing company from different regions. - Check client reviews
Read the firms’ reviews on third party sites like Google and DesignRush to get a better sense of the service quality and reliability they can deliver. - Negotiate volume discounts
If you are looking to ousource IT specialists for multiple IT operations, you may be eligible for a discount based on contract and engagement volume.
How to find a specialist on DesignRush that fits my budget?
We prepared a list of IT outsourcing companies in different price points to help you find a vendor that meets your spending expectations:
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| Low budget: $25,000 to $50,000 |
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Beyond budget, our DesignRush directory allows you to filter IT outsourcing firms by hourly rate, reviews, service type, location, team size, and more.
What questions should I ask an IT outsourcing services company before signing a contract?
Consider asking some of the following questions before signing a contract with an IT outsourcing company to determine if the candidate is a good fit:
Relevant Background
- How long have you been in business?
- Which areas in IT are outside your scope of expertise?
- Have you worked on similar projects in the past?
- Have you worked with clients within the same industry as ours?
Services and Processes
- What are your on-site and off-site services?
- Can you walk me through your discovery process?
- Which compliance frameworks do you support?
- What are your security and privacy policies?
- What is your disaster recovery and business continuity plan?
Related to Your Project
- Based on our current networks and systems, plus our requirements, which new hardware and software do you recommend?
- What automation processes do you think we should implement?
- How do we escalate high-priority issues? Who will respond to these and how fast can we get a response?
- Do we get around-the-clock client support?
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5 Frequently Asked Questions About IT Outsourcing Companies
What services do IT outsourcing firms provide?
IT outsourcing companies provide on-demand services for network security, infrastructure management, disaster recovery, cloud services, data storage, general technical support, and sometimes, software development. The service entails hiring an external managed service provider (MSP) to handle various IT-related tasks and operate as an extension to the in-house team.
The following IT services are commonly outsourced:
- Technical support
- Data security (security audits, malware protection, data backup and recovery)
- Tech infrastructure planning
- Helpdesk
- Application, software, database, and custom platform development
- Network management
- Web development/web hosting
- Telecommunications
- Infrastructure – hardware, software, network installation and support
- Data center management
- Data storage
What are the different types of IT outsourcing?
When considering IT outsourcing service providers, businesses can choose based on location or collaborating model.
Location-based IT outsourcing
- Offshore outsourcing: Relaying IT tasks to IT providers in distant countries to take advantage of lower labor costs.
- Nearshore outsourcing: Sending IT-related work to a company that shares a similar time zone or is geographically close.
- Onshore outsourcing: Outsourcing a third-party service provider located in the same country.
Model-based IT outsourcing
- Staff augmentation: Hiring external IT specialists to join the in-house team temporarily and fill skill gaps without full recruitment.
- Dedicated team: Assigning a dedicated team that works exclusively for the contracting company.
- Managed services: Contracting a third-party company to provide network management services including call centers, network monitoring, and more.
How much do IT outsourcing service providers charge for their services?
IT outsourcing service providers charge from $15 to $200+ per hour, depending on the services and the provider's location. When considering the cost-to-quality-ratio, businesses commonly hire Eastern European IT outsourcing firms, particularly from Poland, Lithuania, Romania, and Bulgaria. Here’s how other regions compare:
| Region | Average hourly rate |
| North America | $100 to $200 |
| Western Europe | $80 to $150 |
| Eastern Europe | $30 to $70 |
| South Asia | $20 to $50 |
| Southeast Asia | $15 to $40 |
| Latin America | $25 to $60 |
What is the difference between IT consulting and IT outsourcing?
In simple terms, the difference between IT consulting and IT outsourcing is that consulting helps you decide what needs to be done, while IT outsourcing companies do it for you.
An IT consulting firm studies the IT infrastructure, identifies problems, checks for vulnerabilities, and recommends what systems, tools, or processes you should use. By contrast, an IT outsourcing company takes over specific work, such as managing infrastructure, maintaining software, handling support, or running day-to-day IT operations.
What industries hire most IT outsourcing firms?
The BSFI (banking, financial services, and insurance) sector outsources IT services the most. The majority of institutions in this vertical have a dedicated IT outsourcing firm that handles their software and cloud maintenance.
Following as a close second are healthcare, retail, and eCommerce verticals. Businesses across these sectors hire IT specialists to accelerate their omnichannel, mobile, and personalization initiatives.
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