Our industry experts identified the leading software development companies in Illinois that build high-performance solutions. Explore the best developers in the table below and use the filter to choose the best fir for your budget and needs.

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  • Top Sitecore Solutions Provider

    We embrace digital transformation through customer centric tactical results unleashing as a digital innovation agency.Sourceved is providing enterprise cms based solution which includes Sitecore , Umbraco , EpiServer , SiteFinity , Drupal and WordPress for all industries...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Software Testing
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Naperville, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • IT, Business, BPO, Audit, Tax and Advisory are just the beginning.

    Grant Thornton LLP (US) is an IT, project management, audit, tax, AgTech, and BPO company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with over 50 U.S. offices and access to a global network or member firms in over 135 countries. We offer a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, operations, technology and...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • You Outsource, We Manage & Deliver

    Your trusted IT training and IT partner for 19 years, BetterWorld Technology gives you a competitive advantage in the ever-evolving digital world.Dedicated to your long-term success, our cloud solutions, managed services, SaaS, cybersecurity and virtual CIO are customized to meet your needs...

    Top Services:

    • Staff Augmentation
    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • HR Outsourcing
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    Location
    Naperville, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
  • Conquering Complexity With The Art Of Simplicity

    We work with businesses to create fully customized apps and dashboards that make complex data easy to visualize. We remove paperwork, make inventory easy, and streamline processes, all while ensuring regulatory compliance...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    Location
    Mahomet, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Software, Mobile App, Games Development Company.

    The App Founders is a recognized leader in the mobile app development industry that excels in building mobile apps to upscale your business and bolster your customer retention rate. Well transform your idea into a market-ready application on schedule and within budget...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Product Design
    • CRM Consulting
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    Location
    Niles, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • Hand-Coded Websites Built To Get You Found

    Hunter Creative Media & Design builds custom, hand-coded websites for small businesses in Aurora, Illinois and Chicago's western suburbs. No page builders, no templates: every site is designed from scratch, loads fast, and is structured to rank in local search. The studio pairs design with practical SEO...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Aurora, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Designli

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.

    Build software people actually pay for.

    Designli builds mobile apps, web apps, and SaaS platforms in React Native for clients like Michelin, Hearst, and Goodwill, with 200+ product launches. Its development team uses AI-empowered engineering. The software development agency is best for businesses needing a dedicated, full-time product team...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    17 Projects Listed

    Designli Services

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Testing
    • Cloud Consulting
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    • Goodwill
    • Earthlink
    • Rotary
    • State of South Carolina
    • Secur.Space
    • Grappos
    • Michelin
    • Accel Entertainment
    • Millennium Parking Garages
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    Designli Reviews & Testimonials

    • John Laporte
      John Laporte Founder at Vets on Point
      5.0★

      Mobile App Development Review from John Laporte

      Designli helped us define the requirements, features, and user experience for an app for our motorcycle organization. They produced technical documentation and a clickable prototype covering navigation, member tools, and safety features. They were responsive, delivered on time every time, and turned our broad concepts into something people could actually click through. The prototype got our stakeholders aligned, earned internal approval, and set us up for engineering, and working out design questions early should save us rework later.

    • Brandi Heffner
      Brandi Heffner Founder at BuckHub
      5.0★

      Mobile App Development Review from Brandi Heffner

      Designli built our SaaS product from scratch, using AI to speed up development, with AWS and Cloudflare in the stack, and they also handle our hosting and maintenance. We had a working MVP in just 30 days and have kept adding features since. In the first 60 days they went beyond what we expected, largely because they took the time to really learn our business and our market. Coordination through Basecamp and Google Meet has kept everything organized.

    • Thomas Simmons
      Thomas Simmons CEO at Simmons Driving School
      5.0★

      Mobile App Development Review from Thomas Simmons

      Designli took over app development and marketing for our driving school, with the goal of building a product we could eventually offer to other schools. Within two and a half months, the app was up and running in our own school. Their project management is excellent, and they push back constructively, thinking through what we actually need instead of building every request as-is.

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  • IT Support Designed To Scale With Your Business

    MazikUSA delivers tailored onsite and offsite IT support, staff augmentation, and end-to-end technology solutions designed to help organizations innovate and scale. We support clients through globally distributed delivery teams across the globe - ensuring scalable, cost-effective, and time-zone-aligned...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • IoT
    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
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    Location
    Park Ridge, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • At SBO Buzz, we are focused on supporting small business owners. Our goal is to help businesses that don't have big budgets and want to maximize value and impact. We work with small businesses of all sizes and have expertise with franchises and medical/dental/chiro/podiatry practices...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Shaping the Future of Technology

    When enterprise clients need scalable custom platforms, Plego builds web, mobile, and AI solutions using React, Node.js, Python, and .Net. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Chicago, the firm has delivered software for Apple TV+, NBCUniversal, Google, Fitbit, and Berkshire Hathaway across eCommerce, ERP...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $105/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    13 Projects Listed
  • Goji Labs

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.

    We Define the Right Build Before We Start It.

    Goji Labs builds custom web and mobile apps, AI-powered products, and digital platforms for startups and nonprofits, with clients like WWF and WHO. It serves healthcare, fintech, and media verticals. A practical fit for early-stage startups and mission-driven organizations needing a product partner...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    23 Projects Listed

    Goji Labs Services

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • Web Design
    • Product Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • Blockchain
    • IoT
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    • World Wildlife Fund
    • K-ID
    • City of Los Angeles
    • TGS
    • Kangarootime
    • World Health Organization
    • Prediction Strike
    • American Kennel Club
    • Youth on Their Own
    • Root Insurance
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Goji Labs Reviews & Testimonials

    • Michael Krone
      Michael Krone Founder at ADAK Athletic
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Michael Krone

      We partnered with Goji Labs for a complete app build, and they delivered exactly what we needed. Their team handled the entire project professionally and with great care from start to finish. I would highly recommend Goji Labs to anyone seeking a skilled and dependable development partner.

    • Wilson Rapp
      Wilson Rapp Co-Founder at eMedCert
      5.0★

      Software Development Review from Wilson Rapp

      We brought Goji Labs on board for a major migration project, and the entire experience was smooth and well-managed from start to finish. We could not be happier with the results. Their expertise gave us confidence throughout the process, and we would not hesitate to work with them again.

    • Sheila Reddy
      Sheila Reddy CEO at Mosaik
      5.0★

      Mobile App Development Review from Sheila Reddy

      As a founder with just an idea and a business model, I needed a partner who could turn that vision into a real product. Goji Labs guided me through every step of the process and built exactly the app we needed. Their expertise and patience made the entire journey manageable and rewarding.

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  • Digital Silk

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.

    Growing Brands Online

    Digital Silk builds custom websites, eCommerce platforms on Shopify and Magento, and software with AI and ERP integration. Its work has been featured on CNN, Bloomberg, and Reuters. Best fit for mid-market and enterprise brands needing a full-service web development and digital marketing partner...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    42 Projects Listed

    Digital Silk Services

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • Product Design
    • Digital Services
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    • Sony
    • Microsoft
    • P&G
    • IBM
    • AT&T
    • NYU
    • NFL
    • NASA
    • XEROX
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Digital Silk Reviews & Testimonials

    • Lauren Maffei Johnson
      Lauren Maffei Johnson COO at BIZROK
      5.0★

      WordPress Website Design Review from Lauren Maffei Johnson

      Our company had such a wonderful experience with this team! Their design work is top-notch, and they did a really wonderful job of walking us through the process, but also finding ways to go above and beyond with things we needed additional help with, such as connecting Google Analytics. Highly recommend and would use again.

    • Sarah Balducci
      Sarah Balducci Director of Marketing at BCI Worldwide
      4.8★

      Web Development Review from Sarah Balducci

      The team that I worked with was fantastic and was able to give my company a stunning website, every idea came to life. The team of Emily, Monica and Violet was always available and with a smile on there faces. Great company to work with.

    • Elma Madzar
      Elma Madzar Founder at Fashion Myway
      5.0★

      Web Development Review from Elma Madzar

      The landing page looks great and got positive feedback. They did a great job taking direction, following my vision, collaborating, and suggesting alternative options. Overall easy, collaborative, and great execution of vision.

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  • It's time to get creative.

    Clique is an award-winning team of digital strategists, designers, and engineers. We help companies define and express their brand through engaging websites that position them to stand out amongst the competition. From startups to fortune 500s, our work turns heads and grows businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • Crafting technologies to move business.

    Since 2009, Dom & Tom has built their reputation on designing and developing applications meant to build and scale digital businesses. From startups to enterprise clients, the apps we craft for our clients help them to be more profitable, efficient, and competitive in their markets...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Orland Park, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Leading Technology Partner Fortune 500 Enterprises Trust to Build, Modernize, and Scale Globally

    With 2,500+ consultants across the US, Canada, Latin America, and India, Improving puts experienced technologists in your market, not just on your project. Our teams understand the regulatory landscape, industry norms, and technical expectations of the markets you serve...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Software Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Managed Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Understand your customers. Design & build better technology.

    We're a digital experience agency with a fierce commitment to keeping people at the center of our work...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Elevate Your Marketing With Scroll-Stopping Digital Solutions.

    At BannerWave, we excel in crafting interactive advertising and web experiences that offer real-time personalization for users, simultaneously generating valuable zero-party data for businesses. Our expertise lies in creating dynamic digital solutions that not only engage users but also provide actionable...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Oak Park, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

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