Best Custom Software Development Firms for the Government

5 Companies - Rankings updated: April 04, 2026

DesignRush evaluates each agency using expert assessment and client feedback to inform your choices. Some featured agencies have paid placements.

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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
    Baltimore, Maryland
    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)

  • Takeaway Reality

    AR, VR and AI Agency.

    We are an award-winning AR, VR and Metaverse agency working with some of the world's largest brands as well as SME's and startups. Some of our most notable clients include: Microsoft, Peugeot, Best Buy, Citroen, Ford  [... see all Takeaway Reality reviews ]
    Location
    Baltimore, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed

    Takeaway Reality Services

    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Services
    • Mobile App Development
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    Clients and Projects

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    • Microsoft Matching Game
      Software Development Project for Software & IT Services Company Microsoft Matching Game
    • Medartis SolutionFinder
      VR/AR Project for Health Care Company Medartis SolutionFinder
    • Oilers x Ford - Bronco WebAR
      VR/AR Project for Sports Company Oilers x Ford - Bronco WebAR
    • VR Education Platform - Kois Center VR
      VR/AR Project for Dental Company VR Education Platform - Kois Center VR
    • Rexee - World's First Market Research App in VR
      VR/AR Project Rexee - World's First Market Research App in VR
    • MWOS Roblox Game
      VR/AR Project for Gaming Company MWOS Roblox Game
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    Takeaway Reality Reviews & Testimonials

    • Filip Suskovic
      Filip Suskovic Sales Manager at Real Estate Company
      5.0★
      Software Development Review from Filip Suskovic

      Takeaway Reality developed our custom software exactly according to the specifications we provided. We shared images and videos with them, and they transformed that into a VR platform where people can view their apartment or house. Users are able to explore the property through a fully virtual walk-through.

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    • Marie-Laure De Veyt
      Marie-Laure De Veyt Marketing at Microsoft
      5.0★
      Mobile App Development Review from Marie-Laure De Veyt

      We set out to build awareness around a new cyber safety product. After reviewing several agencies through an RFP, we chose TAR because they fully understood our objectives and had a clear plan to achieve them. From brainstorming to final execution, we collaborated closely and collected feedback in an organized way. Working with TAR has truly been an outstanding experience.

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    • Erik Matosevic
      Erik Matosevic CEO at Orion Labs
      5.0★
      VR/AR Review from Erik Matosevic

      We were informed about every major step in the process and it really made everything much easier. Takeaway Reality’s work delighted the client. Their dedication to the project accentuated their deep and relevant knowledge of VR and AR. Their communicative and transparent approach resulted in methodical project management. They went above and beyond to optimize the solution.

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    • Microsoft
    • Ford
    • Best Buy
    • Kois Center
    • Edmonton Oilers
    • Montreal Canadiens
    • medartis
    • FFIND s.r.l.
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    4.6 4.6 (3)

  • 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
    Baltimore, Maryland
    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
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    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)

  • Audacious Inquiry

    Health IT's secret weapon: AI, the audaciously smart choice.

    Audacious Inquiry (AI) champions health IT solutions for federal government clients. From providing actionable health IT insights and crafting strategic plans to monitoring policy implementations and ensuring robust Section 508 compliance, Ai is your comprehensive IT ally.  [... view Audacious Inquiry profile ]
    Location
    Baltimore, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000

    Audacious Inquiry Services

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • AI Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • CRM Consulting
    • Managed Services
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    Audacious Inquiry Reviews & Testimonials

    • Shailesh Negi
      Shailesh Negi Review from Google
      5.0★

      Shailesh Negi's Review Sourced from Google

      My wife works for this company and sings praises for it's management and fellow co workers, speaks a lot about the company's values and culture.

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    • Michelle McCoy
      Michelle McCoy Review from Google
      5.0★

      Michelle McCoy's Review Sourced from Google

      About two and a half years ago, I started working at Ai, and it was the best career choice I've made. The company is steadily growing, the people I work with are genuinely nice and honest individuals, and Ai's commitment towards making a positive difference in healthcare is something I am proud to contribute towards.

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • Government sector
    • IT industry
    • Healthcare industry
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    5.0 5.0 (7)

  • Assured Information Security

    We Shape the Future of Cyberspace

    Our roots trace directly to cyber and information security and our well documented contributions are proof. Since 2001, we have been working closely with government agencies, academic and business partners to research, develop and deploy cutting-edge security offerings, while also working to influence future  [... view Assured Information Security profile ]
    Location
    Baltimore, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499

    Assured Information Security Services

    • Cybersecurity
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    Assured Information Security Reviews & Testimonials

    • Chris Campos
      Chris Campos Review from Google
      4.0★

      Chris Campos's Review Sourced from Google

      This place is pretty fun to work at. From what I hear and know, the work we do is pretty solid compared to other engineering companies.

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    • Government Sector
    • Software & IT Services Industry
    • Education Industry
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    4.6 4.6 (16)

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