Finding the right developer means knowing what to look for before the first conversation. Here, you'll find vetted software developers in New York with portfolios, reviews, and rates to compare, so you can move forward with confidence.
Toptal is a highly respected network of elite talent available when needed. Our team of problem-solvers is committed to integrity, and leading companies turn to us for critical projects. We equip organizations with the tools to compete and succeed in a rapidly-evolving business world, boasting exceptional...
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Your Shopify & Magento Development Experts. Site speed, conversion rate optimization, platform evaluations, platform migrations, theme development, ERP integration development, custom application development, headless development and more!...
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Shopify Plus eCommerce Review from Jessica Grant
Bighorn has been an exceptional partner to our organization here at Sports Basement. They supported us through multiple legal and regulatory accessibility matters with a steady, knowledgeable approach, translating complex requirements into clear, actionable guidance. Throughout these engagements, their team demonstrated a strong understanding of both the legal landscape and the practical realities of building and maintaining accessible digital experiences, which gave us confidence at every step.What truly distinguishes them is that their work goes well beyond compliance. In addition to helping us identify and prioritize accessibility issues, they invested time in educating our teams on how to design and develop accessibility into our site from the start. Their recommendations are thoughtful, pragmatic, and focused on real user impact, enabling us to move from a reactive posture to a more proactive, sustainable accessibility practice.Most importantly, they operate as true partners rather than transactional consultants. Their work is clearly driven by a genuine commitment to making the web usable by all, not simply meeting minimum standards or checking a box. We would strongly recommend them to any organization looking for a strategic accessibility partner who combines expertise, integrity, and a long-term perspective.
Shopify Review from Mahesh Reddy
BigHorn Solutions entire team is professional and easy to work with. You can easily trust them as your great partner all your you E-commerce technology needs. They are experts in Shopify and Magento solutions.My team relies on their tech expertise. We have released multiple apps on Magento and Shopify in the last 1 year.We'll continue to do so in future.Thank Calen, Chris and all the developers!!Mahesh R.
Software Development Review from Tiffany Asamoah
As a lead generation agency, we required custom software development to streamline our operations and enhance our capabilities. Bighorn Web Solutions far exceeded our highest expectations. Their team's hands-on, white-glove approach was evident from the start, and their level of competency truly set them apart. Working with a global team, they delivered tailored solutions that perfectly aligned with our business needs. Their responsiveness and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and efficient. Thanks to their expertise, weve gained not only a top-tier software solution but also a valuable long-term partner. We couldn't be more satisfied with the outcome and highly recommend Bighorn Web Solutions for their superior service and dedication.
YouTeam is a revolutionary platform that enables businesses to build dedicated software development teams within 48 hours. Our expansive network of 400+ vetted dev shops, spanning 35 countries and three layers of independent skills verification via HackerRank for Work provide clients with unprecedented access...
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At Rootstrap, we help companies scale people, processes, and products through outcome-driven development. We’ve helped launch more than 750+ digital products with more than 100 million combined downloads...
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Enterprise Review from Bridget Garcia
We needed a new website for our business and we knew it was time to update the design and make it more user friendly. Rootstrap helped us create our site with all of the latest technology and they were very flexible in terms of our requests. Award winning work! Kudos.
Web Development Review from Ori Goldman
When I was looking to build my MVP I spoke to about 10 shops. Little did I know that I would still be working with that same company over 5 years later. Rootstrap built our MVP and we have stuck with them ever since. Through multiple pivots, design changes, thousands of implemented features, we still feel lucky that we found them 5 years ago.
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HTML5 Review from Pete Ghiorse
Rootstrap is the real deal. We've worked with them on our app from day one. From the first napkin sketch through V2 of our app, Rootstrap has been one of the most reliable value-producing companies I've ever worked with.
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Web Development Review from Sofia Juan
We recently had the pleasure of working with Small Projects Bureau Development on our new website for Show Kids, a company offering performing arts classes and after school programs for children in NYC. From start to finish, the experience was amazing.The team at Small Projects Bureau Development truly understood our vision and was able to bring it to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. Their creativity, attention to detail, and technical expertise resulted in a beautifully designed, user-friendly website that perfectly reflects the essence of Show Kids. The website is not only visually appealing but also functional and easy to navigate, which is crucial for our audience of parents.Throughout the process, they were communicative, responsive, and highly professional. They took the time to understand our specific needs and ensured that every element, from the layout to the content, was aligned with our goals. The final product showcases their commitment to quality and their deep understanding of web development.We couldnt be happier with the outcome, and were excited to share our new online presence with our community in NYC. So much so that we are now working with Small Projects Bureau Development again to create a new website for our upcoming location in Barcelona, Spain. If you're looking for a team that combines creativity with technical skill, we highly recommend Small Projects Bureau Development!Thank you for helping us bring Show Kids to life online, both in NYC and soon in Barcelona!
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Mobile App Development Review from Neil Claridge
I recently hired the Codment team for mobile app development, and I am extremely impressed with their work. From the initial consultation to the final product, they displayed professionalism, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of my requirements. The team was responsive to feedback and delivered the project on time, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. The app they developed exceeded my expectations in terms of functionality and design. I highly recommend Codment for anyone seeking top-notch mobile app development services!
Web Design Review from Saira Abbas
Codment did an incredible job revamping our business website. The new design is fresh, modern, and visually appealing. The website is now easier to navigate and provides a better user experience. We're thrilled with the results and highly recommend Codment.
Small Business Review from Ladylie Frias
I recently hired Codment to revamp my website, and I couldn't be happier with the results. The final product was nothing short of amazing; my site now boasts a sleek, modern design that feels fresh and engaging. Codment did a fantastic job optimizing the customer journey, making the navigation intuitive and user-friendly. Their professionalism and attention to detail truly set them apart, and I highly recommend their services to anyone looking to elevate their online presence.
Vention builds custom software across fintech, healthtech, and eCommerce, for clients like ClassPass, Mount Sinai, and Slice. Its ISO 27001-certified team serves 30+ industries and over 500 clients. With 20+ years of experience, the software development firm is best for businesses needing scalable...
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Mobile App Development Review from Lee Tupper
Vention has delivered excellent design prototypes and accurate time estimates. The app is still in beta mode, and the partnership with [...] Vention will [continue] until the release of the next version. Vention is a reliable team that offers quality service. (Verified via email)
Staff Augmentation Review from Jon Wade
Vention’s efforts allowed the successful development of the product, resulting in new customers. They provided backend developers, business analysts, UI designers, and QA testers to develop our solution. Vention cultivated a seamless partnership through constant updates and a collaborative approach. Overall, their team’s well-rounded expertise was impressive.
Web Development Review from AJ Canty
We’ve been working with Vention for quite some time and consider them an extension of our team, rather than an offshore vendor. We needed solid mobile developers to work with our in-house engineers to build our Primer SDKs on both mobile platforms. This was not a trivial thing as it required a lot of cross-functional communication, but the Vention team was up to the challenge. They quickly adopted the best practices we follow at Primer and proved to be effective and proactive.
VOKA is a US-based MedTech company headquartered in New York. We specialize in advanced 3D medical visualization, operating in two primary divisions: B2B Medical Animation Services for healthcare and pharma, and a flagship B2C interactive 3D Anatomy Atlas...
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Confusing technical vocabulary with delivery capability.
An agency can speak the right language in a sales call without having shipped a product at your complexity level.
Buyers get sold on the pitch, skip the portfolio audit, and discover the gap two or three months into a paid engagement when sprint velocity collapses, or early architectural decisions start creating problems that are expensive to reverse.
The way to catch it before signing is to directly ask the agency to walk you through a project that went wrong.
An agency with real delivery experience will talk about the specific decision that caused the problem and what they did differently afterward.
An agency without it will describe the outcome without touching the process.
The proposal is the agency's best effort under zero pressure. If problems appear here, the engagement will have larger ones.
Watch out for some of these warning signs:
An engagement contract should define scope, pricing, revision triggers, milestone timelines, and exit conditions clearly enough that neither party needs to interpret anything.
The clauses most likely to work against you and worth negotiating before signing include:
When two agencies carry comparable credentials, similar pricing, and equivalent portfolios, the deciding factor is almost always how each one behaves during the evaluation process itself.
Test these side by side:
| Differentiator | What a strong answer looks like |
| Account ownership | Named engineer with stated seniority and relevant experience |
| Industry depth | Multiple clients in your sector |
| Risk identification | Specific risks called out about your project |
| Communication cadence | Defined check-in schedule, not "we'll be in touch" |
| Response time | Stated commitment, typically 24 to 48 hours |
| Fee transparency | Written, itemized answer given without hesitation |
| Reference quality | Reference offered without prompting, from a comparable project |
Agencies quote more accurately, onboard faster, and make fewer assumptions when the buyer comes in prepared. Have the following ready before the first conversation:
The last item is underrated, as it allows the agency to understand what you have already attempted and thus spend less of your billable time on approaches you have already rejected.
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The decision comes down to what you are building and how long you need to build it.
An in-house hire makes sense when software is a core, ongoing function of the business and will likely require continuous iteration and deeper institutional knowledge. An external hire, on the other hand, makes sense when the timeline is fixed or the technical requirements exceed what a single hire could cover.
If the answer to all these questions is “yes,” then likely a specialized agency is a better fit than an in-house hire:
Software development companies in New York typically charge $100 or more per hour, though rates as low as $40 per hour exist depending on the agency's size and specialization. North American agencies more broadly average $70 to $200+ per hour, with New York firms at the higher end of that range, given local market costs.
Here are some factors that drive price variation:
The quoted number and the final invoice rarely match. Notably, research shows that around 70% of software projects exceed their initial budget, with an average overrun of 27%. The gap usually compounds from several smaller add-ons that were not defined at the start.
The most common “hidden costs” include:
The simplest protection from such overruns is to ask for a written breakdown of every category of work that triggers an additional charge before signing anything.
Not by default, and for most buyers, the assumption works against them.
Larger software development companies in New York bring staffing depth, structured processes, and institutional accountability. For enterprise-level builds with complex compliance requirements, multi-region infrastructure, or large concurrent engineering teams, that scale is genuinely necessary.
For most projects, the dynamic tends to invert: your account gets assigned to mid-level engineers, senior oversight is limited, and the relationship becomes transactional once the contract is signed. The senior developer who impressed you in the sales call may not be the one writing your code.
The more useful question is who will lead your project day-to-day. Ask for the name, seniority level, and relevant experience of the lead engineer and project manager assigned to your account before signing.
Here are some situations that justify switching firms mid-project:
If you decide to switch, you will need: full codebase access and documentation, all environment credentials and infrastructure configurations, a list of open bugs and known issues, and any third-party API keys or service accounts tied to the project. Do not assume these will be handed over without being asked for explicitly; make them a condition of the offboarding.
The best window to switch is between major milestones, after a working build has been delivered and before the next phase begins. Switching mid-sprint, or worse, mid-launch, multiplies handoff risk significantly.
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