Best Custom Software Development Firms for the Government

4 Companies - Rankings updated: April 04, 2026

We evaluate every agency on DesignRush according to expertise credentials and client satisfaction ratings. Some placements are sponsored.

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  • Designli

    Helping non-technical founders find peace of mind.

    At Designli, we pair non-technical software founders with full-time, founder-aligned product teams. Software engineers, designers, and product owners who don't just speak code, they speak human. We guide you through every step with clarity, structure, and care.  [... see all Designli reviews ]
    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed

    Designli Services

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Testing
    • IoT
    • Blockchain
    • AI Development
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    Clients and Projects

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    • National Trench Safety
      Software Development Project for Construction Company National Trench Safety
    • Grappos
      Software Development Project for Food and Beverage Company Grappos
    • Genchi
      Software Development Project for Software & IT Services Company Genchi
    • Paidback
      App Development Project for Fintech Company Paidback
    • Icueity
      App Development Project for Software & IT Services Company Icueity
    • Cabin Time
      App Development Project Cabin Time
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    Designli Reviews & Testimonials

    • Anonymous Founder & CEO at Innershell
      5.0★
      Mobile App Development Review from Anonymous

      Designli delivered a high-quality prototype on a tight timeline. The team was responsive to feedback, met every deadline, stayed within budget, and quickly adapted to requested changes. Their expertise in app design and development was evident throughout the project and left a strong impression.

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    • Anonymous CEO at Monjour
      5.0★
      AI UI/UX Design Review from Anonymous

      Designli produced a complete, functional Figma prototype for our solution. They communicated clearly through virtual meetings and stood out for their strong process, gathering feedback from multiple stakeholders and delivering on schedule. Overall, we were very impressed with their work.

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    • Anonymous CTO at Code Willing
      5.0★
      AI UI/UX Design Review from Anonymous

      Designli delivered Figma wireframes that were both well-crafted and well-received by our team. The designs were clean, intuitive, and elegant, reflecting strong design intuition. Throughout the process, the team stayed organized, communicated clearly via Basecamp, and delivered everything on time.

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • Goodwill
    • Earthlink
    • Rotary
    • State of South Carolina
    • Secur.Space
    • Grappos
    • Michelin
    • Accel Entertainment
    • Millennium Parking Garages
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    5.0 5.0 (79)
    4.9 4.9 (83)

  • TRIARE

    TRIARE unlocks IT potential of YOUR business

    TRIARE provides comprehensive services encompassing the entire software development lifecycle of WEB and MOBILE applications, along with UI/UX Design, Prototyping, Business Analysis, and software testing.  [... see all TRIARE reviews ]
    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Portfolios Count
    62 Projects Listed

    TRIARE Services

    • Mobile App Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Testing
    • IoT
    • AI Development
    • Digital Services
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    Clients and Projects

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    • Seasonic - a modern web design for a reputable manufacturer of power supplies.
      Software Development Project for Electronics Company Seasonic - a modern web design for a reputable manufacturer of power supplies.
    • Nachhilfe Danzer - a booking system for a school
      Software Development Project for Education Company Nachhilfe Danzer - a booking system for a school
    • MindZip - an app to master learning
      Software Development Project for Education Company MindZip - an app to master learning
    • Marketing Automation Platform - CRM to excel at sales
      Software Development Project for Software & IT Services Company Marketing Automation Platform - CRM to excel at sales
    • Tankee - a clear space for kids
      Software Development Project for Gaming Company Tankee - a clear space for kids
    • AmoCity - marketplace for local businesses
      Software Development Project for eCommerce Company AmoCity - marketplace for local businesses
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    TRIARE Reviews & Testimonials

    • Julia Arhangelskaya
      Julia Arhangelskaya CEO at Parado
      5.0★
      Web Development Review from Julia Arhangelskaya

      Collaborating with TRIARE company for the design and development of our online store was an exceptionally positive experience. Their streamlined processes and efficient project management ensured that deadlines were consistently met, and the project progressed smoothly. Communication was excellent throughout, with their team readily available to address any questions or concerns. They not only revamped our website's design but also developed it with precision and creativity. Their attention to detail and proactive approach to problem-solving were evident at every stage of the project. I definitely can recommend TRIARE!

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    • Jonathan Fruitman
      Jonathan Fruitman President at EventSource
      5.0★
      Mobile App Development Review from Jonathan Fruitman

      We thought that their proposed milestones were ambitious. I remember being pleasantly surprised after the first demo. Perhaps based on previous experience, my expectations were too low, but the team really did deliver on a consistent basis.

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    • Torsten Caspar
      Torsten Caspar CEO at MindZip
      5.0★
      Mobile App Development Review from Torsten Caspar

      The app functions smoothly, with bugs or issues promptly addressed by TRIARE. With over 100,000 downloads, Apple has invited MindZip to participate in selected workshops. Overall, Triare met MindZip's expectations. (Verified via email)

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • Amo City
    • QuakeAlert
    • Meet & Right
    • Tripoli
    • Freistil-sofas
    • MindZip
    • Gov Radar
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    4.9 4.9 (10)
    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Sketch Development Services

    Better Teams // Better Software

    Sketch provides software development services for Fortune 500 clients and startups alike. We specialize in product delivery consulting, software development services, and cloud consulting services.  [... view Sketch Development Services profile ]
    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Sketch Development Services Services

    • Software Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Staff Augmentation
    • AI Development
    • Software Testing
    • IT Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    Sketch Development Services Reviews & Testimonials

    • Monica
      Monica Review from Google
      5.0★

      Monica's Review Sourced from Google

      Amazing and talented people. I’ve worked for both client and agency side and can can say their partnership is amazing. They truly care about ongoing operations and not just ending it at a project level. Highly recommend! Message me if you want specifics.

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    • John Andesilich
      John Andesilich Review from Google
      5.0★

      John Andesilich's Review Sourced from Google

      I own a marketing firm in Troy MO and I recently met with Calvin at Sketch Development Services to discuss a software development project I have been thinking about pursuing. He was very nice, easy to speak to and even though his field is a bit out of my knowledge base, he was able to explain things in a way that made perfect sense. I look forward to working with him and his team in the future and recommend anyone looking for a software or app development company to give them a try.

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • U.S. Bank
    • Centene Corporation
    • Maritz
    • Change Healthcare
    • Stifel
    • Reinsurance Group of America (RGA)
    • bioMerieux
    • CareSource
    • CENTEGIX
    • Purina
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    4.8 4.8 (8)

  • V4 Development, LLC.

    App, Software and Website Development - Simplified

    We're a full-service web and mobile development company in Richmond, VA.  [... view V4 Development, LLC. profile ]
    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000

    V4 Development, LLC. Services

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Print Design
    • Cybersecurity
    • AI Development
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    V4 Development, LLC. Reviews & Testimonials

    • John Barber
      John Barber Review from Google
      5.0★

      John Barber's Review Sourced from Google

      V4 Development recently redesigned my original website and transformed it into a handsome, much more powerful, and dynamic site that functions well on all mobile devices. The staff and employees are a fine - tuned team of modern day problem solvers.With gratitude, John M. Barber

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • CrowdCheck, Inc
    • VCPEA
    • Welld Health
    • Service Partners
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

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