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.
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Developing the best solutions for you
We at Inventix believe in enhancing the world through app-driven experiences...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
We deploy working AI for working businesses, and keep it running.
Hashlogics is an agentic AI development company. Its senior engineers build AI agents, voice AI, RAG systems, automation and custom software to a defined production standard, then maintain them after launch. Clients span healthcare, insurance, logistics, manufacturing, legal and field services...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- East Islip, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Create - Inspire - Deliver
We boost businesses with expert AI software development and web solutions, offering products and consulting across industries like automotive, IT, and healthcare etc. Partner with us to grow in the digital era using innovative technology...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Testing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
Envisioning the Future.
Qwegle Inc. excels in solution-driven service consulting, specializing in consumer-driven technology development. We bridge the gap between client needs and consumer expectations, focusing on scalability, adaptability, engagement, and ease of code development. Additionally, we assist startups in nurturing...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our expertise makes a positive impact to your business
AlgoRepublic offers comprehensive business automation, product development, and software/web development services to clients globally. Our expertise ensures innovative and efficient solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide...
Top Services:
- Software Testing
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Comprehensive Software Solutions, All in One Place!
We deliver innovative software solutions that bring your passion projects to life, enabling them to ignite, grow, and thrive. Whether you need stunning web design or a sophisticated custom software system for your institution, we've got you covered...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are not offering you a service, we are offering you a partnership.
The Smartest People In The World Work With SPBD...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Anchored by Innovation
Since 2016, Anchor Points has crafted digital solutions that inspire and perform. We specialize in Website Development, Digital Marketing, Drupal, WordPress, and Custom Web Apps, blending creativity and strategy to drive results...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Top Mobile App Development Company Powered by AI & Blockchain
Ultrashield Technology is a top mobile app development company in INDIA, specializing in iOS, Android & cross-platform apps. With expertise in AI/ML, LLMs, and Blockchain, we deliver secure, scalable, and future-ready digital solutions trusted by startups and enterprises...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Redefining mobile app experiences like never before!
Appinventiv is an award-winning digital product engineering and consulting company with 10+ years of experience, 1,700+ experts, and 3,000+ successful digital solutions delivered worldwide...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Small Business E-commerce Done Right
Forix Commerce is your trusted partner for small business e-commerce success, offering innovative solutions and comprehensive services. Our expert team specializes in eCommerce development, creating captivating websites with user-centric designs and seamless functionality...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
devabit is an Eastern European IT company with many years of excellence as a reliable technology partner for innovative companies across North America, Europe, UAE. We have earned our customers' trust by providing expert software engineering and consultancy services to many businesses including Casio...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Mobile App Development
- Print Design
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
A full-service software consultancy!
End Point was founded in New York City in 1995 as a full-service software consultancy. Today, we maintain a robust consulting practice offering application development, custom e-commerce, cloud hosting, and more...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- eCommerce Development
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Pearl River, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A highly recommended mobile app development company
Blue Label Labs is a premier digital product agency, providing a comprehensive array of services to transform businesses in the digital realm. With a strong global presence, we specialize in mobile app development, especially iPhone app development, publishing app development, web design, and product...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Blockchain
- Wearables
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 22 Projects Listed
Software Development & Design for Innovative Companies
Software Development & Design for Innovative Companies...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Business Consulting
- AI Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Innovative. User Focused.
Digital product design agency with offices also in Silicon Valley, NYC, Mexico City and London. Experts in User Experience design and website development, working with startups to the Fortune 500 in the financial services, healthcare and software business...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
“DVG develops intuitive web and mobile applications that solve specific business problems. We believe developing a successful solution is not about technology, but about customer service.”DVG is a creative technology company focused on building solutions that generate tangible business value for our...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
End-to-end digital product design and engineering.
End-to-end digital product design and engineering for enterprises and premium brands...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Simplify Every Software Product Interface
Pepper Square is a digital innovation agency that blends strategy, design, and technology to deliver intuitive digital products and experiences. The agency specializes in UI/UX design, web and mobile app development, digital strategy, and creative solutions tailored to enterprise and mid-market clients. With...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
thoughtbot is your expert partner for product design and development.
20+ years over 1,000 clients! thoughtbot is a design and development company that helps clients lead the way through better products, faster teams, and stronger growth...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Web Design and Mobile App Development Company
Carmatec is an enterprise IT solutions provider with over 23+ years of proven industry experience and has successfully carved out a niche in web development, software and application design and development apart from its expertise in mobile development, managed IT services & cloud solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
By engineers, for engineers.
Stride is an AI-Powered software engineering firm built to deliver real results. We combine elite engineering talent with cutting-edge GenAI tooling to help companies build high-quality software, modernize legacy systems, and future-proof their tech orgs...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
At Def Method, we focus on excellence in code. Our technical leaders focus on the difficult problems and help to apply their deep technical skills in order to deliver results. Our team focuses both on the product and the process, helping your teams optimize efforts, even after we have completed the...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Driven by data. Informed by insight. Trademarked by craft.
At Fusion92, we live for the stuff that nobody else can solve. With an eye toward true innovation, we give answers to the unanswerable. That means first of its kind media, creative, data and technology. Ideas that are data fueled and insight driven...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Video Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
A dedicated and talented team of programmers, designers and project managers. The lead designer and creative powerhouse of the studio has extensive experience working for Electronic Arts and Ubisoft as a Game designer. The programmers have vast experience with many technologies such as Kinect apps, iOS...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- VR/AR
- IoT
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
Engineering Intelligent Digital Experiences.
Fulcrum Digital is a global digital transformation company that delivers AI-driven platforms, custom software, and industry-specific solutions to help enterprises accelerate innovation and scale efficiently...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Offshore Software Development Company - Build Faster, Smarter!
Kick-start your project with the best offshore software development company at affordable prices. With the best offshore development team and project management practices, our 400+ AI-enabled developers ensure your software is unique and robust...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Maryland, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $14/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Modern Times, Modern Measures. We Call It the Wizeline Way.
Wizeline is a recognized global leader for on-point, outsourced design and technology services. Headquartered in San Francisco, the firm provides optimal data leverage, new market capitalization, product development, and much more. More than 10 million people use Wizeline products every day...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Focused on both product development and growth!
4Geeks is a software engineering and growth consulting company with a team of unity developers that specializes in designing, building, and growing profitable platforms and mobile apps for startups and enterprises globally...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Efficient Performance and Scalability. 100% Guaranteed.
Maven Solutions is a software solutions service provider focusing on building the technical backbone for some of the most complex digital businesses as platforms critically needed for automation, digitization, and software modernization. Customers of Maven Solutions rely on its certified expertise!...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Trusted by Leading Brands
We work with startups and enterprise clients to create amazing mobile apps that users love, across iPhone, iPad, Android and the Web...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- IoT
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Your Reliable Development Partner
IQ Direct Inc, performs complex outsourcing development services for small and medium business in the fields of business automation, development and implementation of electronic devices and applications. We are very grateful to our most valuable customers from California, New York, Georgia, Canada, Poland...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Wearables
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- Location
- Valley Cottage, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Innovating Your Success With Tailored IT Solutions
Soft Tech Group is a New York-based IT services firm specializing in custom technology solutions that enhance business efficiency and drive growth. With a focus on industries such as healthcare, education, finance, and retail, they deliver results through innovation and strategic implementation...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Trusted AdTech & MarTech Development PartnerClearcode is a full-service software development company that specializes in designing, building, and maintaining custom advertising and marketing technology.Since 2009, we’ve partnered with tech companies to develop RTB, programmatic, data management, and...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Software Development
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Software Development Company
With market-leading software solutions and brilliantly unique minimalist interface designs, Nectarbits has become a premier custom software developer worldwide...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Elmhurst, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Product Design and Development
Fireart Studio is a UI/UX design and software development company driven by excellence and oriented to the client's success...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Bright people building bright software | 300+ projects I 89% client retention I 15y of experience
Brights.io is a software development company with 120+ engineers, delivering 300+ projects for startups and enterprises, including Fortune 500, across 30+ countries. We build scalable web, mobile and AI-powered products with a strong focus on quality and long-term partnerships...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
Hit the Cloud Running!
Our team starts with one important question: how can your business use digital to grow? Then, we combine in-depth research with results-driven strategy to develop beautiful, innovative sites that resonate with your target market and direct business growth one way – Forward /...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Here to Help You Reach the Finish Line Faster
We are developing innovating solutions that transform businesses and make success of our clients—possible...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Reliable Software Development Partner
Icicle technologies is building web and mobile apps for startups and enterprises since 2004. Specialized in Ruby on Rails, Elixir and Javascript technologies...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Leading Global Provider of Blockchain Technology Solutions and Software Development
The company's specialists have solid expertise in blockchain consulting and development as well as machine learning, big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and AR/VR. Founded in 2007, PixelPlex has designed and developed 450+ successful projects for clients all over the world...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- Software Testing
- VR/AR
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Digital Product Agency Building World-Class Healthcare.
Healthcare product design and development. We design and build patient and clinician experiences for digital health companies, providers, and MedTech, from first concept to launch...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Global Software Engineering Firm
DataArt - Your Partner for Progress in the Digital Age...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Where Great Ideas Meet Flawless Implementation
Roobykon Software is a full service IT outsourcing company providing modern web & mobile services to Start-ups, Enterprises, SMBs and Agencies. We build effective web & mobile solutions to grow brands online...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $6/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Digital products. Done beautifully.
Wve Labs is a digital product company bringing strategy, design, and engineering together to create mobile apps, web platforms, and custom software. Since 2015, we have partnered with startups, growth companies, and global organizations to design, build, and scale digital products...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Development
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Build. Advise. Invest in Tomorrows Ventures.
Cache Ventures builds and invests in SaaS-driven companies, while advising startups on scaling, profitability, and long-term value. They partner with entrepreneurs to turn ideas into thriving ventures...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Agility. Performance. Scale.
JetSoftPro comprises a network of tech professionals dedicated to helping your business achieve its technology objectives through exceptional software development and data science expertise. Our team is committed to delivering superior solutions that drive your success...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- VR/AR
- Blockchain
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Helpful Reality
DEVAR is an innovative technology company from the United States, a trendsetter in the world of Augmented Reality, one of the leading AR companies in the world, according to Digi-Capital’s report, and the founder of the Helpful Reality concept...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- VR/AR
- AI Development
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Uncompromised commitment to helping you realize your software project, in any form, shape or size
VOID builds high-end software products to meet new challenges, deploying high performance agile teams that deliver best in class results and who live for pushing the envelope of possibilities every day...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Let's Dev This
247 Labs is one of the Top Software Development Companies in Canada, serving industries in Healthcare, Insurance, Finance, Retail and more. Our services include full custom software end to end development and AI...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
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Everything You Need to Know Before Hiring a Software Development Company in New York
What is the single biggest mistake buyers make when hiring a software development agency in New York?
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.
What red flags in a proposal should make you walk away before signing?
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:
- No named engineers. Ask for names and seniority levels before signing.
- Fixed-price contracts on undefined scope. Fixed pricing only works when requirements are fully documented first. An agency offering a fixed price before requirements are locked is either underquoting to win the deal or planning to recover the margin through change orders.
- No change control process defined. Every software project has scope shifts. A proposal that does not define what happens when requirements change leaves the agency free to interpret it in its favor when billing questions arise later.
- Vague timeline language. "Approximately 3 to 4 months" without defined milestones or delivery checkpoints is a placeholder.
- Pressure to sign quickly. Urgency at the proposal stage is a sales tactic. It tends to reappear throughout the relationship.
What should an engagement contract contain?
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:
- Vague scope definitions. Language like "software development services as needed" without named deliverables gives the agency latitude to bill for work you did not anticipate authorizing.
- Unstated change order thresholds. The contract should specify what constitutes a scope change, what approval is required, and what it will cost, before any changes are requested.
- Auto-renewal clauses. Contracts that renew automatically with 30 to 60-day cancellation windows can lock you into another full cycle regardless of performance. Make sure the exit terms are explicit.
- Conditional code return terms. Contracts that make returning source code or documentation conditional on outstanding payment create leverage that is difficult to challenge after the fact.
- Undefined IP ownership. Confirm in writing that your business owns all code, assets, and documentation produced during the engagement. Do not assume this is standard; it should be stated explicitly.
How do you choose between two software developers in New York who look equally qualified on paper?
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 |
What should you have prepared before approaching a software development company in New York?
Agencies quote more accurately, onboard faster, and make fewer assumptions when the buyer comes in prepared. Have the following ready before the first conversation:
- Clear software requirements, description of what you are building, and what problem it solves
- Your current tech stack, if one exists
- Any third-party systems the new software needs to integrate with
- A realistic budget range
- A timeline and what is driving it (a launch date, a funding milestone, a regulatory deadline)
- A list of what you have already tried or ruled out, and why
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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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Software Development Companies in New York
How do I know if I need a software development agency or an in-house hire?
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:
- Do you need something shipped within a specific window?
- Do you need multiple specializations at once?
- Are you not sure yet about the product direction to justify a permanent headcount commitment?
How much do software development companies in New York charge for their services?
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:
- Seniority mix. An agency billing you lower hourly rates is likely staffing your project with junior or mid-level developers, whereas an agency charging higher fees typically means senior engineers will be hands-on.
- Engagement model. Fixed-price contracts carry a built-in risk premium: agencies charge more upfront to protect against scope shifts. Time-and-materials contracts are priced lower per hour but require active management on your end to prevent overruns.
- Specialization. A software development company in New York that works primarily in fintech, healthcare, or regulated industries will price above a generalist shop.
- Project size. Agencies price smaller engagements higher per hour. A $30,000 project will cost more per hour than a $300,000 one from the same firm.
What hidden costs don't show up in the initial quote?
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:
- Scope change fees. Any feature or requirement that was not in the original spec gets billed as a change of order, typically at a higher hourly rate than the base engagement.
- QA and testing. Some software developers in New York include testing in the base scope. Many do not. User acceptance testing, load testing, and security testing are frequently itemized separately.
- Infrastructure and environment setup. Cloud configuration, third-party API integrations, and staging environments often appear as separate line items after the contract is signed.
- Post-launch support. Bug fixes, performance monitoring, and small adjustments after go-live are almost always billed separately unless written into the contract upfront.
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.
Is a larger software development company in New York safer than a smaller one?
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.
When does it make sense to switch software development companies mid-project?
Here are some situations that justify switching firms mid-project:
- Consistent missed sprint deliverables with no clear explanation
- Engineers who cannot answer questions about their own architectural decisions
- Billing disputes the agency will not itemize or resolve
- A point of contact who relays information but cannot make decisions
- Code that an independent review has flagged as creating long-term technical debt
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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