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.
Best Software Developers in New York
10 Companies-Rankings updated: September 04, 2026
Every agency on DesignRush meets evaluation criteria around expertise and client feedback to empower informed choices. Some listings include paid partnerships.
ELEK+RIK: Web App Development, Mobile App Development for iOS & Android, AI Integration & Development Experts for Long-Term US Projects since 2010...
Top Services:
Mobile App Development
Software Development
Web Development
Blockchain
VR/AR
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$60/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
18 Projects Listed
ELEK+RIK Services
Mobile App Development
Software Development
Web Development
Blockchain
VR/AR
AI Development
eCommerce Development
Software Testing
IT Services
WordPress Website Design
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Coca - Cola
Mercedes
BMW
VeChain
Sony
Nike
Toyota
Hyundai
McDonald's
Chang
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ELEK+RIK Reviews & Testimonials
Philip Wilson
Managing Director at Premier Automation Ltd
5.0★
Web Development Review from Philip Wilson
ELEK+RIK team provided a streamlined process that was both simple and enjoyable. They kept to the budget and communicated well throughout the project. ELEK+RIK comes highly recommended and we would work with ELEK+RIK again if given the opportunity.
George McKerrow
CEO at Ted's Montana Grill
5.0★
Mobile App Development Review from George McKerrow
ELEK+RIK has worked on improving our React Native mobile app. We had the skeleton of an app, but they were able to do an end-to-end re-design of each of the main pages. Since then, they`ve successfully implemented around ~20 different features on our mobile app. We share a spec and design, they provide an estimate and occasionally some design options, then when completed create a PR on GitHub. Their code is well-organized, easy to follow, and rarely do we have to go back-and-forth about bugs. They are also excellent communicators - carefully following threads on Slack, effectively communicating design and engineering tradeoffs, and even producing a 10m Loom video walking through a diagram. Their communication is top-notch. They are super easy to work with even though we are on very different time zones. And, I am impressed at the speed and execution of their development.
John Riley
Executive Vice President at MediaCentric
5.0★
Web Development Review from John Riley
ELEK+RIK was tasked with creating a website for our company from scratch. They were professional, communicative, and dedicated to delivering an exceptional website that perfectly captured the essence of our company while exceeding our expectations. They are a talented, reliable, and customer-focused web design and development company that I would highly recommend to anyone.
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Engineering Intelligent Solutions Through Design and Code - Web, Mobile AI, Blockchain
SapientPro builds SaaS, Web3, and AI-driven software, having developed 200+ projects across fintech, eCommerce, and healthcare since 2017. Its team covers everything from smart contracts to ERP development. Best fit for startups and scaleups needing a tech partner for complex product builds...
Top Services:
AI Development
eCommerce Development
Mobile App Development
Web Design
Web Development
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$40/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
20 Projects Listed
SapientPro Services
AI Development
eCommerce Development
Mobile App Development
Web Design
Web Development
Software Development
IT Services
UI/UX Design
Blockchain
DevOps Consulting
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Zich Solutions
Contentoo
HEX
MasTrack
Sprinkle
Slab Sharks
SalesLogs
Piktochart
The Big Data Chef
Footshop
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SapientPro Reviews & Testimonials
Slava Berkovich
Chief Technology Officer at Saleslogs
5.0★
Software Development Review from Slava Berkovich
SapientPro consistently delivers high-quality work that aligns with project requirements. The team demonstrates strong expertise in Angular, TypeScript, and JavaScript. Their project management and communication practices are highly effective, with weekly client meetings held to provide updates on progress and ensure alignment.
Jeremy Ott
Founder at Marketing Reporting Tool
5.0★
Software Development Review from Jeremy Ott
This team was extremely responsive from the start. They pulled together a comprehensive quote for my MVP and have delivered on all of the requirements. The daily updates from the product/project manager are extremely helpful and it’s clear that the team cares about the quality of work they deliver. The engineers working on the product are always willing to make recommendations and go above and beyond to make the experience and underlying infrastructure that much better.
Luc Vlekken
CEO at Liswood & Tache
5.0★
eCommerce Development Review from Luc Vlekken
We've had the pleasure of working closely with this development team on several projects, and the experience has been consistently excellent. Not only are they highly skilled developers, but they also think along with us both from a technical and a product/customer perspective. Their proactive attitude, reliability, and ability to translate complex requirements into elegant solutions make them a true partner rather than just a supplier. Highly recommended.
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A Global Design & Development Studio creating digital products with heart & brain.
Atomsix Studio is a Global Design & Development Studio that solves complex problems for 500 Fortune companies and upcoming rising startups...
Top Services:
Product Design
Branding
UI/UX Design
Web Development
eCommerce Development
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$60/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
15 Projects Listed
Atomsix Studio Services
Product Design
Branding
UI/UX Design
Web Development
eCommerce Development
Software Development
Mobile App Development
AI Development
Graphic Design
Design Services
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Google
Mercedes
Microsoft
IBM
Stanford
Samsung
Ikea
Rebook
Indeed
Carta
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Atomsix Studio Reviews & Testimonials
Dustin Rea
Founder & CEO at Red Hook
5.0★
Branding Review from Dustin Rea
The team at ATOM6 have been absolutely phenomenal partners on multiple client-facing and internal projects. We have done branding, UI / UX, design systems, wireframing, and product design. Gus and his team are experts in the field of design and are able to collaborate with product organizations to bring vision to life. ATOM6 does not cut corners on quality and has an excellent process for getting from idea to final product. I'm looking forward to a long-term partnership with the team.
Adrian Sarstedt
Co-Founder & CTO at Sphere
5.0★
Web Development Review from Adrian Sarstedt
ATOM6 has helped Sphere rapidly create a professionally recognizable brand and product. Their team has assisted on all elements of design, including marketing assets, company branding and product UX + UI. They are extremely motivated to help their customers deliver high quality solutions on schedule. I can not recommend them enough.
Kenny Turano
Co Founder & CEO at Matterhorn Fit
5.0★
Web Development Review from Kenny Turano
It's been such a pleasure working with the team at ATOM6. They have become like an extended part of our Matterhorn team. The relationship began with a project we needed to complete in a tight timeframe. Gus chose to work with us and proposed a plan to get it done efficiently. We communicate regularly and everyone at ATOM6 has been committed to producing beautiful work. We've since engaged on 2 other projects.
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Sigma Software specializes in developing software and is a globally distributed team of more than 2000 skilled IT professionals, spanning 12 countries including the USA, Sweden, UK, Canada, Israel, Singapore, UAE, Australia, Austria, Ukraine, and more. With a track record of over 20 successful years, we take...
Top Services:
Software Development
Web Design
Mobile App Development
VR/AR
Business Consulting
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
1000 & Up
Average Hourly Rate
$40/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
14 Projects Listed
Sigma Software Services
Software Development
Web Design
Mobile App Development
VR/AR
Business Consulting
Web Development
UI/UX Design
Cybersecurity
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Knorr-Bremse
AstraZeneca
Volvo Penta
SAS
Fortum
Mindvalley
Aol.
IGT
Viaplay
DanAds
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Sigma Software Reviews & Testimonials
Nikita Vershinin
VP of Engineering at Ankorstore
5.0★
Software Development Review from Nikita Vershinin
We've partnered with Sigma Software for almost three years, and they proved to be a strong partner with whom we'll keep working. Their adaptability and willingness to get things done are unique, setting
them apart from other providers. Moreover, they demonstrate a strong sense of ownership.
Michael Meyer
Managing director at trendwaerts GmbH
5.0★
Software Development Review from Michael Meyer
We were so positively surpised and happy about Sigmas services - as usual I might add. It is a pleasure working with their software engineers. After we provided a briefing, the effort estimation came right away. Shortly after the project started we could see first tangible results. The code quality was excellent and comprehensive. Minor feedback was implemented right away. What can I say more: 10 out of 10 points!
Esther Howard
Founder / CEO at Bezyl
5.0★
Mobile App Development Review from Esther Howard
The client is incredibly happy with Sigma's services and work. It has referred 3 other clients who also say how much they really love the team and process to get set up with the agency. Sigma is a fantastic company with excellent experienced professionals. Its experts care about quality and customer satisfaction, and they operate like the internal team's extension. (Verified via email)
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Miracuves is a global technology partner for founders and enterprises who want to move fast without compromising on quality. Since 2010, weve published 3,900+ mobile applications and deployed for 6,000+ clients worldwide across web, mobile, SaaS, and enterprise platforms...
Top Services:
Mobile App Development
Web Design
eCommerce Development
Web Development
Blockchain
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$90/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Miracuves Services
Mobile App Development
Web Design
eCommerce Development
Web Development
Blockchain
Software Development
IT Services
DevOps Consulting
ERP Consulting
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Marvel Studios
Etihad
Heineken
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Miracuves Reviews & Testimonials
Daniel Land
Owner at Don't Tell Dad
5.0★
WordPress Review from Daniel Land
Miracuves Solutions was great throughout the process. They communicated very well and made changes promptly. After sending them some hint, they were able to develop a wonderful design and made changes to our requests with no questions asked.We are in the process of implementing it with our webmaster but Miracuves Solutions has expressed that they would help us anytime if we needed help. Our webmaster said we have everything and is looking good but it was nice to know that Miracuves's team continues to help even after the project. It shows the character and values this company has.
Aariane Gorin
CEO at Expedia Group
5.0★
Software Development Review from Aariane Gorin
Their timeliness and their solid project management process are hallmarks of their work. Above all, Miracuves Solutions is committed, flexible, and creative, which allows them to establish a collaborative and fruitful partnership. We were impressed that Miracuves Solutions was very committed to our project and that they know what they're doing. Above all, their flexibility and fresh views are outstanding.
Vytenis Norusis
CEO at Class Truck
5.0★
Software Development Review from Vytenis Norusis
We approached Miracuves Solutions to design our new pitch deck around the content we provided to them. Key deliverables were:New end-to-end design of pitch deckFix new graphics, fonts, colors, etc. They showed extreme patience as we continuously returned with lots of feedback, which they responded to really well. They kept iterating until we felt we had nailed the overall feel.
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Pragmica is a boutique design and software studio based between Los Angeles and New York City. We blend brand strategy, product design, and engineering to help ambitious companies launch and scale digital products. Our team of designers, strategists, and developers creates identities, web and mobile apps...
Top Services:
Software Development
Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Pragmica Services
Software Development
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FFP is an award-winning software and app development firm specializing in turning groundbreaking ideas into powerful digital solutions. Based in NY, we help startups and established businesses bring their innovative ideas to life with cutting-edge custom solutions. Whether its mobile app development...
Top Services:
Branding
Design Services
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Web Development
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Location
Levittown, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$20/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Finally Free Productions Services
Branding
Design Services
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Web Development
AI Development
Software Development
Mobile App Development
IT Services
Software Testing
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Jarvis
Pinpoint Diagnostics
Kodoos
BeWellie
Raves and Rants
SafeTRiders
MagickDice
Total Weight Loss
5 Star Football
Turnkey Coach
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Finally Free Productions Reviews & Testimonials
Kevin Cofield
Review from Google
5.0★
Kevin Cofield's Review Sourced from Google
As a small technology company, Finally Free Productions (FFP) has truly transformed my vision of establishing a sustainable technology business into a tangible reality. While I have collaborated with various app developers, the expertise and reliability of the FFP team have set them apart. Their customer service is exceptional; they have provided invaluable assistance across all facets of my business. For anyone seeking professional development in mobile and web applications, as well as website design, I wholeheartedly recommend reaching out to the team at Finally Free Productions.
TheResinLoft
Review from Google
5.0★
TheResinLoft's Review Sourced from Google
They have been an amazing team. They are super easy to work with! I recently started working with them for my small business, and honestly, it's been a nothing but a great experience. Can’t thank the team enough for making my vision come to life!
Mike Oxlong
Review from Google
5.0★
Mike Oxlong's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Finally Free Productions has been great. They were very communicative with me from the beginning and made sure I understood exactly what was happening.
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Mastering AI Complexity to Deliver Business Certainty
Inisoft is a US-based data lifecycle and artificial intelligence lab with operations in Argentina that partners with our enterprise clients seeking to disrupt, innovate, and ignite change that can refine industries through data innovation...
Top Services:
AI Development
Software Development
Mobile App Development
Web Development
Big Data Analytics
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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
Inisoft Global Inc Services
AI Development
Software Development
Mobile App Development
Web Development
Big Data Analytics
Staff Augmentation
Cloud Consulting
DevOps Consulting
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MLM Software.co Netsoft provides powerful, user-friendly MLM software solutions that streamline operations, enhance transparency, and drive business growth with automation, scalability, and smart tools designed for modern network marketing success...
Top Services:
Software Development
Web Design
Logo Design
SEO
Cloud Consulting
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$10/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Netsoft Services
Software Development
Web Design
Logo Design
SEO
Cloud Consulting
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Akxens Inc. is a premier enterprise software engineering firm redefining the standards of digital transformation by bridging the critical gap between boutique agility and institutional scale. We specialize in architecting high-performance digital infrastructure from custom ERP and CRM ecosystems to scalable...
Top Services:
Mobile App Development
Software Development
AI Development
Digital Services
Cybersecurity
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$30/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Akxens Services
Mobile App Development
Software Development
AI Development
Digital Services
Cybersecurity
Blockchain
Branding
SEO
CRO
Digital Marketing
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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.
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.