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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Designli
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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
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsDesignli Services
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Designli Reviews & Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsDesigning Bright For The Hype.
Brightlab is an independent design & development studio that has one rule helping startups and big-scale enterprises build the most innovative online products in the market...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
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Brightlab Reviews & Testimonials

Web Design Review from Yiannis Kaznessis
Our website was established and redesigned by Brightlab, and it receives a lot of traffic. Our interaction with Brightlab team was exceptional. They were dependable, communicative, and responsive. They were really easy to work with and quickly grasped what I was striving for. Additionally, there weren't many mistakes to fix after development. Incredibly capable and productive team!
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Honeycomb Software is an IT Consulting and Software development company serving clients since March 2015...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $36/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsHoneycomb Software Services
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Transforms idea into the right software solution
TwinCore - is a full-cycle software development company...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Web Development, Custom Software, AI & Digital Growth
Esco Logics is a Chicago-based digital agency specializing in web development, custom software, mobile apps, UI/UX design, AI solutions, and digital marketing. We help businesses build scalable digital experiences that drive innovation, efficiency, and measurable growth...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- IT Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bartlett, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsEsco Logics LLC Services
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Esco Logics LLC Reviews & Testimonials
Material Hauling's Review Sourced from Google
I was referred to Esco Logics by a business associate when we were ready to create our very first website. I’m so glad I was connected with this company. Shariq and his team were absolutely EXCELLENT to work with! They brought our vision to life exactly how we imagined it and were always available, responsive, and quick to address any questions or concerns. They were also extremely adaptable to changes along the way. I will gladly recommend Esco Logics to anyone in need of web services and look forward to working with them again.
Tom McGovern's Review Sourced from Google
Hi, my name is Tom, and I’m the owner of Custom Equipment Company. I’ve been in business for over 40 years, and I knew early on that having a strong web presence was essential.I’ve worked with Escologics for more than 15 years, and from day one, they’ve been the perfect partner. I needed a team that truly understood e-commerce—not just the technical side, but also how to create a site that actually sells. Escologics delivered on both.They built a site that’s fast, easy to navigate, and designed to grow with my business. Over the years, they’ve guided me through design updates, new features, and the latest integrations, keeping my site competitive and my customers happy.Anytime I faced a challenge—whether with online sales, security, or user experience—Escologics had the right solution. Their team has consistently gone above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly.Looking back, I can’t imagine achieving the same level of success without them. If you’re looking for a partner who truly cares about your business and has the expertise to help it thrive, I can’t recommend Escologics highly enough. They’ve been invaluable to my success.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsAI Transformation and Software Development Services
We help early-stage startups build market-ready applications, and mid-market firms achieve tangible ROI with AI and Digital Transformation initiatives...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- IT Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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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
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsImproving Services
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Improving Reviews & Testimonials
anurag kumar's Review Sourced from Google
Proud to be a part of Improving, building Trust with our clients, partners and employees, serving the best IT experience in our industry
Tim Dickey's Review Sourced from Google
Improving is one of the most innovative consulting firms in the digital services industry to work with.
Rob Mapes's Review Sourced from Google
Improving allows several MeetUp groups to use their conference rooms in the evenings. And Improving is always in the top level of reviews for best companies to work for in DFW.
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