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Best California Mobile App Developers

205 Companies-Rankings updated: August 20, 2026

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  • Launch Site

    Beautiful Design For The Bold

    Were a small team of artists who happen to love software development. Everything we do is rooted in our passion for elegant design, both internally and externally. For us, theres no better feeling than knowing we help our customers put their best foot forward with great online experiences...

    Location
    San Marcos, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Skylane Solutions

    Global AI, Software & Marketing Company

    At Skylane Solutions, we help businesses grow smarter, faster, and stronger with data-driven digital marketing strategies. From startups to established brands, we provide tailored solutions that generate real results more traffic, more leads, and more sales...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    4.6 4.6 (9)

  • Simtech Development

    Skyrocket Your Business With eCommerce Development.

    End-to-end eCommerce website development and infrastructure solutions for B2B, B2C, and D2C proven by our 1000+ happy clients in 170 countries...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • The Fields Agency

    We Build Brands, Experiences, and Scalable Systems

    The Fields Agency is a digital marketing agency that helps established and startup businesses alike reach their full potential. We specialize in delivering creative solutions to maximize brand visibility, engagement, and conversions. Our mission is to provide data-driven strategies that generate real results...

    Location
    Elk Grove, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Ideators

    Digitize Your Ideas!

    Ideators, an Incorporated Registered Firm with a presence & clientele in Florida, Texas, Boston, San Francisco, Australia, Hong Kong, & Portugal is an emerging Digital Services & Solutions Firm. We ensure to integrate the expertise of the team professionals along with innovativeness, and your requir...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Puppy Love

    We Navigate the Digital Spaces That Have Yet To Be Explored.

    We navigate the digital spaces that have yet to be explored. Puppy Love is a group of creatives (artists, photographers, engineers, painters, game designers, etc...) who come from the merging of several agencies...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Web Experio

    Not Your Typical Design Agency

    We’re a US-based creative digital agency, focusing on connecting customers with companies through ground-breaking digital marketing and web-based solutions with an exceptional reputation for delivering quality products...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Misha Infotech Pvt Ltd

    Empowering Businesses Globally With Technology Consulting

    At Misha Infotech, we understand the challenges businesses face in leveraging technology for growth and efficiency. That's why we provide a comprehensive suite of services to navigate IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, software development, and more...

    Location
    San Rafael, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Bellvia Solutions

    Powering IT Excellence

    Bellvia Solutions is a North American IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivering enterprise-grade IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and connectivity services available under your brand...

    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
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  • FORNER

    Elevated Brands Through Thoughtful Design

    FORNER is a Los Angeles based full-service creative studio specializing in brand identity, strategy, and digital design. Founded in 2015, the studio collaborates with emerging and established brands to create refined, minimalist visual systems that elevate brand perception and market presence...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • WebeXcellence

    Transform Your Business Using Our Digital Solutions!

    We are a web and AI development agency helping startups and businesses build scalable digital products. Our team specializes in modern web applications, AI integrations, automation systems, and SaaS platforms. From idea to deployment, we focus on creating fast, secure, and user-friendly solutions that help...

    Location
    Tracy, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    4.3 4.3 (1)
    5.0 5.0 (9)

  • Digital Deployment

    Empowering Communication & Connecting Communities

    Digital Deployment is a website development firm focused solely on website development and its various facets including content management, UX/UI, accessibility, information architecture, strategy, migration and stakeholder discovery. We currently operate over 300 websites for clients across the Uni...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    3.8 3.8 (15)

  • Impekable

    We Help Enterprise Companies Achieve Their Digital Dreams.

    Impekable is an award-winning, worldwide digital product agency specializing in UX/UI Design, Mobile App Development & Web Development. We've created award-winning web and mobile user experiences for more than 250 clients, and over 600 projects, globally. We are honored to be recognized as a leading web and...

    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Phoenix Afterglow

    Your Full Digital Development Experience.

    Phoenix Afterglow is a premier multimedia company specializing in web development, app development, online marketing, and cybersecurity. They are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of performance, integrity, and ethics to ensure client satisfaction and achieve a lasting sense of fulfillment for all...

    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (7)

  • Stellen Infotech

    You Think, We Create.

    Stellen Infotech is a global technology company that provides web development, mobile app development, digital marketing, IT consulting, and dedicated resource outsourcing services. Our skilled teams use cutting-edge technologies and tools to deliver tailored solutions that drive business growth. Wi...

    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    4.5 4.5 (141)

  • Pegasus One

    A Trusted Software Development Company

    Pegasus One are a trusted Software Development Company based in Southern California with clients all over North America. Since 2009 we’ve been a software innovation partner for SMBs and Fortune 500 companies...

    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
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  • Enspyre Digital

    Marketing. Advertising. Technology.

    Enspyre Digital is a marketing and advertising agency in Bakersfield, California specializing in growing businesses through lead generation and brand management...

    Location
    Bakersfield, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.8 4.8 (37)

  • WebVello

    Design. Develop. Dominate.

    A modern digital studio building high-performance websites, SEO systems, and growth platforms for brands that want real results not just visuals...

    Location
    Roseville, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (14)

  • Carmatec

    Web Design and Mobile App Development Company

    Carmatec is an enterprise IT solutions provider with over 23+ years of proven industry experience and has successfully carved out a niche in web development, software and application design and development apart from its expertise in mobile development, managed IT services & cloud solutions...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    3.4 3.4 (109)

  • Netwares Studio - a digital agency

    A Full-Service Digital Agency

    We are a full service digital agency based in San Diego. People are at the center of our company and we push the boundaries of what's possible, as a team, working collaboratively to deliver only the best results to our clients. We challenge one another to be innovative and intuitive. It's this spirit that...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Lab 201 LLC

    Designing More Human Experiences.

    We are Lab 201, a multidisciplinary team of trouble-makers and problem-solvers working together to design, engineer, build, and test the future...

    Location
    Los Gatos, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Marketing Powerhouse

    Your Marketing Success Advisor

    Boost your business with data-driven digital marketing from Californias top agency. Marketing Powerhouse offers comprehensive strategies including SEO, social media, PPC, content marketing, web design, and brand management...

    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Allusive Digital

    Proven Excellence Through Custom Web Design and Development Services.

    Allusive Digital is a creative and marketing agency that helps businesses grow through branding, web design, content development, and digital marketing. The agency blends thoughtful strategy with polished creative execution to help clients increase visibility, strengthen their identity, and connect with their...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    5.0 5.0 (5)

  • JLOOP

    Apps. Web. Video. We Make Creative Technology That Matters.

    We create powerful digital products that engage real people. It's what makes us different. We listen intently to our clients purpose – we design for it. But we also fiercely care about the end user. We build for them – for longevity, for trust, for value...

    Location
    Long Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    4.3 4.3 (3)

  • Solwey Consulting

    Custom Software Solutions That Enhance Your Business

    At Solwey Consulting, we are a boutique agency that focuses on our customers' success by delivering excellent work. We understand that the solutions businesses need to function are often complex, which is why we work tirelessly to create simple, effective solutions that meet our clients' needs...

    Location
    Marina del Rey, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Zavod-IT

    We Build Tomorrow, Today

    With 15 years of experience, we specialize in developing startups, cryptocurrency exchanges, cashback platforms, Telegram bots, and complex software solutions for clients across the USA and Europe. Our expertise guarantees tailored, high-quality solutions for diverse industries and business needs...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
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  • Endertech

    Beautiful & Functional Digital Solutions That Deliver ROI

    Endertech (endertech.com, 310.400.0800) is a full-service web and software development company near Los Angeles since the year 2000 providing custom design, e-commerce, software development, and online marketing support. “If you can dream it; We can build it”...

    Location
    Torrance, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.6 4.6 (19)

  • Pravaah Consulting

    One Stop Shop for Your Marketing and Technology Needs

    Offering Digital, Development, and Chatbot Solutions. Pravaah Consulting is a Silicon Valley-based, full-service digital agency. Our purpose is to help SMBs and startups leverage the power of digital to scale new heights. We bring the best practices and tactics adopted by the Fortune 50 companies to the SMBs...

    Location
    Dublin, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (24)

  • InfoSwift Corp

    Leading Software Development Company

    InfoSwift Corp is a technology consulting and software development company with over 15 years of experience serving clients across the United States. The company specializes in next-generation technologies, data solutions, artificial intelligence, and enterprise software development...

    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Appther

    Transforms Digital Idea Into Reality

    Appther is a software and mobile app development company creating intelligent, scalable, and user-friendly digital solutions powered by innovation and AI...

    Location
    Signal Hill, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $22/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    4.7 4.7 (23)

  • Rhythm

    Digital Agency Excellence

    Rhythm is a digital agency that creates effective brand experiences that achieve results through integrated digital marketing solutions layered on a solid infrastructure...

    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    3.3 3.3 (4)

  • Lone Crest Media

    See The Work Before You Decide

    Lone Crest Media takes a different approach to client acquisition: instead of pitching promises, we build real, finished work first a live website and custom brand videos before a prospect ever signs a contract. Founded by Kathy Brook and Jimmy K with 20 years of combined marketing experience, we work with...

    Location
    Riverside, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Ashcraft Design

    Aspirational Product Design, Branding, and Innovation Made in Los Angeles

    We make brands, products, and experiences people love. We shape the future through impactful design and disruptive thinking. We make companies indispensable to consumers through brand strategy, innovation, and execution...

    Location
    Torrance, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • LIVEWEBMEDIA

    Web Design, Development and Marketing Agency

    This Los Angeles based company is not your average web design and marketing company, LiveWebMedia is an avant-garde web and interactive media agency founded in 1998 in Southern California...

    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    4.9 4.9 (38)

  • Websauce Studio

    Design. Development. Marketing.

    We specialize in web design, web development, branding, SEM (Search Engine Marketing), SEO (Search Engine Optimization), Email Marketing, Content Marketing, and Social Media Marketing...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
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  • Urban Geko

    Building Tomorrow's Digital Landscape Today

    Urban Geko is a branding agency in Orange County and web design agency in Newport Beach helping companies elevate their brand and digital presence when their current website or identity no longer reflects the caliber of their organization...

    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (25)

  • Brightter Inc.

    Empowering Businesses Through AI- Driven Digital Transformation

    Brightter is a global AI-driven digital transformation company based in San Francisco. We have partnered with forward-thinking businesses for over a decade to create exceptional digital experiences. Our expertise spans AI transformation, brand strategy, website development, web applications, and search engine...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • City of Trees Tech

    Thinking Outside The Box

    City of Trees Tech is a Sacramento-based technology firm helping businesses build smarter, stronger digital foundations. We specialize in custom websites, web and mobile apps, CRM solutions, automation, and digital marketing designed to improve efficiency, visibility, and growth. Backed by a global team of...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Logo Design Lane

    Logo Design Lane Believe in Creating Brand Identity Through Our Brand Logos.

    A logo is the most important part of any brand. It provides the brand with a unique identity & separates him from the competitors. Visual or symbols are the most powerful tool in communication & Logo Design...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    2.3 2.3 (1)

  • Softxpert

    Your Trusted Software Development Company

    Softxpert is a global Software Development Company that was originally established with a basic mission to provide for a real need in the market for quality software applications at a competitive cost to serve small and medium businesses' demand for solutions that would enable them to present exceptional...

    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
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  • InVision Communications

    Make Change. Not Noise.

    InVision Communications is a full-service engagement solutions agency that drives action through strategic and creative experiential, design, digital, and communication campaigns. By focusing on what truly matters, they deliver impactful stories that capture limited audience attention effectively...

    Location
    Walnut Creek, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Web Design Avenue

    Where Innovation Meets Excellence

    Web Design Avenue helps businesses build distinctive corporate identity design through full-service brand identity and visual system development. They craft consistent branding elements from logos to collateral that strengthen recognition and reflect each clients unique personality...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
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    2.1 2.1 (7)

  • Digiration

    Brand Identity Ignites Your Presence

    Digiration crafts corporate identity design that gives businesses a cohesive visual voice and memorable presence across platforms. Their experienced team combines strategic insight with creative execution to build brand systems from logos to full visual identities that reflect a company's core values and...

    Location
    Long Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
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  • WebsiteDezk

    Best Websites for Best Business

    WebsiteDezk is a premier digital marketing agency thats enabling companies to grow by aligning their business with a data-centric strategy. From mobile apps to video production, website design to branding, search engine optimized content to complete digital marketing we do it all...

    Location
    Anaheim, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    2.3 2.3 (1)

  • SoftGrid Computers

    Innovate, Create, Excel.

    SoftGrid Computers is a prominent custom software development company that excels in blending the latest technologies with well-organized creative work. With a strong focus on understanding client needs and delivering optimal solutions, we strive to be a reliable partner that offers great value for money. Our...

    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Persistent

    See Beyond, Rise Above.

    Persistent Systems, a renowned global leader in software product development and technology services. Delve into our innovative offerings to stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of technology...

    Location
    Santa Clara, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    4.6 4.6 (730)

  • NextOlive

    Grow with Technology.

    We have a Team of 100+ Skilled App Developers who thrive on rolling up their sleeves and solving your IT problems and meeting your business needs like APP Development, Software Development, Cloud Consulting, Generative AI Development, Cyber Security Services, Custom ERP Software Development, and Web...

    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • ByteBotix InfoTech LLP

    Your Business Cataylst

    ByteBotix InfoTech LLP is the top service provider, We focus on Industrial and web intelligence, Web and Mobile Applications and IOT based products. Whether you are a small , medium or largescale company we have got covered you all. What makes us stand out is that we deliver secured, standard and cost...

    Location
    Vacaville, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Hilton Technologies

    Driving Digital Growth Across Industries

    Hilton Software Technologies is an IT solutions company based in Hyderabad, delivering customized software, web, and digital services since 2013. The company helps businesses of all sizes accelerate growth through innovative technology, reliable support, and tailored digital solutions...

    Location
    Fremont, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.3 4.3 (10)

  • TST Technology

    Your Trusted IT Consulting Company for Business Success.

    TST Technology is an IT consulting company that offers services such as UI/UX design, web and mobile app development, software development, and SaaS product development. They have completed over 40 projects across 15+ industries...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (22)

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