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
12 Companies-Rankings updated: September 04, 2026
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Build it. Run it. Own it.
Sketch delivers AI-enabled custom software and DevOps via a subscription model with two-week delivery cycles, citing zero missed deadlines. Its team serves Fortune 500 clients and is best suited for product teams needing a transparent, agile dev partner without long-term contracts...
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Software Development
Cloud Consulting
UI/UX Design
eCommerce Development
DevOps Consulting
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Sketch Development Services Services
Software Development
Cloud Consulting
UI/UX Design
eCommerce Development
DevOps Consulting
Staff Augmentation
AI Development
Software Testing
IT Services
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U.S. Bank
Centene Corporation
Maritz
Change Healthcare
Stifel
Reinsurance Group of America (RGA)
bioMerieux
CareSource
CENTEGIX
Purina
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Sketch Development Services Reviews & Testimonials
Monica
Review from Google
5.0★
Monica's Review Sourced from Google
Amazing and talented people. I’ve worked for both client and agency side and can can say their partnership is amazing. They truly care about ongoing operations and not just ending it at a project level. Highly recommend! Message me if you want specifics.
John Andesilich
Review from Google
5.0★
John Andesilich's Review Sourced from Google
I own a marketing firm in Troy MO and I recently met with Calvin at Sketch Development Services to discuss a software development project I have been thinking about pursuing. He was very nice, easy to speak to and even though his field is a bit out of my knowledge base, he was able to explain things in a way that made perfect sense. I look forward to working with him and his team in the future and recommend anyone looking for a software or app development company to give them a try.
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Building Products AI-Native Way
Talentica offers product engineering, with a playbook-driven approach refined across more than 200 products over 22 years. Its 200+ GenAI-certified developers deployed AI features in 60% of products. Recommended for startups and SaaS companies needing MVP development, AI integration, or product scaling...
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Software Development
AI Development
IT Services
Big Data Analytics
Blockchain
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
500 - 999
Average Hourly Rate
$30/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
7 Projects Listed
Talentica Software Services
Software Development
AI Development
IT Services
Big Data Analytics
Blockchain
Mobile App Development
Staff Augmentation
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Wideorbit
Sema4.AI
Realization Technologies Inc.
TailoredMail
StructuredWeb Inc
Amplify
Mist Systems (Juniper Company)
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Talentica Software Reviews & Testimonials
Ashish Sharma
Sr Engineering Manager at OpenGov India Pvt Ltd
4.7★
Software Development Review from Ashish Sharma
Talentica has proven to be an exceptional software outsourcing partner, consistently exceeding expectations in both the quality of their resources, deliverables and their commitment to our success. They function not merely as a vendor, but as an extension of our core engineering team.
Key Highlights of our Partnership:
High Resource Quality: The engineers provided by Talentica are technically strong and highly competent. They integrate seamlessly with our internal teams and quickly take ownership of complex projects.
Commitment and Reliability: Talentica is a truly reliable partner that consistently demonstrates a strong willingness to go beyond the standard scope of work. They proactively identify risks and contribute innovative solutions.
Critical Project Support: Their expertise was pivotal in two critical areas:
Data Pipeline & Reporting: They were instrumental in both enhancing and maintaining a reliable data pipeline & reporting infrastructure.
Software Upgrades: They managed challenging, large-scale software upgrades, ensuring we successfully transitioned to modern technology stacks with minimal disruption.
Overall, Talentica is a dependable and high-value partner assisting our mission-critical projects.
Anonymous
Advisor at IT Company
5.0★
Software Development Review from Anonymous
We had created a conceptual framework to authenticate and verify the provenance, transaction history, and authorship of blockchain-based NFTs. Talentica was brought on board to test and refine the concept from both functional and engineering perspectives, and later to build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) aligned with the agreed specifications and constraints.
Anonymous
Engineering Manager at SaaS Company
5.0★
Software Development Review from Anonymous
For several years, the team was composed entirely of Talentica contractors. Since January 2022, I have been directly managing them. The Talentica team handled the admin tooling backend, which included multiple Python Flask services with Postgres and Elasticsearch. These services operated in a service-oriented architecture deployed on Kubernetes, using Istio for service mesh and Spinnaker for deployments.
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Solving complex problems with design and technology since 2005.
We create digital products that streamline operations, grow your audience, and boost business success. Partnering with visionary brands, we transform ideas into impactful solutions using innovative design and technology. Discover how our Software Development expertise can elevate your next project...
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Web Development
Web Design
Mobile App Development
UI/UX Design
Software Development
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
250 - 499
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
24 Projects Listed
Infinum Services
Web Development
Web Design
Mobile App Development
UI/UX Design
Software Development
Cloud Consulting
DevOps Consulting
Cybersecurity
Staff Augmentation
IoT
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Porsche
Nike
CITI
Royal Caribbean
Philips
Bayer
T-Mobile
P&G
Universal
Virgin Mobile
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Infinum Reviews & Testimonials
Matic Debelak
Management Board Member at Modra zavarovalnica, d.d.
5.0★
Mobile App Development Review from Matic Debelak
Workstream 1: research and product strategy
Workstream 2: ETP release Technology : Vendor use Flutter framework, which allows one programming language and one codebase to create two different apps (for iOS and Android). Clearly defined roles and responsibilities, communication is clearly and respectfully, very effective project methodology, trying to understand every time how their activities fits into mission of Modra zavarovalnica, respect each member of team, etc.
Claus-Peter Mueller
Managing Director at NLB Lease&GO doo
5.0★
Software Development Review from Claus-Peter Mueller
We have engaged Infinum to develop an app that would digitalise our leasing process. From creating the initial offer through the necessary financing application and client identification to the final signature – all the steps required to successfully lease a vehicle or other object can be performed in-app, freeing the users of friction and having to deal with tedious paperwork.
The app itself in the background has 30+ integrations, while keeping a seamless and quick to follow process on the front for our users. That application is in production and Infinum is responsible for maintaining it and further improving. After the initial development, we have additionally expanded our scope from vehicles to other equipment. They have also developed a Leasing widget, product which enables quick financing model while purchasing a vehicle online on car seller marketplace pages.
At this moment, we are still in partnership with Infinum, and their engagement is mainly focused on localising the app to other countries and supporting us in our further business expansion. The work performed was done in Ruby on Rails and React technology, with support of other services.
Anonymous
VP of Marketing at SaaS Company
5.0★
Web Design Review from Anonymous
Thanks to Infinum's website refresh, the client has seen an almost 100% improvement in their website's conversion rates. The team excels at project management, using the client's own proprietary tool and also Figma very well. Their proficiency in design, delivery, and client relations stands out.
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A Reliable Full-Service Software Development, Cloud, DevOps and QA Partner
Leveraging 30 years of excellence designing, developing, deploying and supporting world-class software solutions, Kanda Software has established itself as a trusted Software Development, Cloud Engineering, DevOps and QA partner for companies ranging from innovative startups to large enterprises...
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Software Development
Mobile App Development
IT Services
IoT
VR/AR
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
500 - 999
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
16 Projects Listed
Kanda Software Services
Software Development
Mobile App Development
IT Services
IoT
VR/AR
UI/UX Design
Staff Augmentation
Business Consulting
ERP Consulting
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OneSky
Rue La La
imprivata
Lionbridge
CBRE
Havas Media
College Interactive
KAUST
Nuance
Association of Computing Machinery
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Kanda Software Reviews & Testimonials
Alex Koifman
President at RJCF
5.0★
Software Development Review from Alex Koifman
I've used Kanda's services for years. They're reliable and their work is of high quality. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for a partner in software engineering initiatives.
Andrew Duggan
CEO at medQue
5.0★
Mobile App Development Review from Andrew Duggan
Kanda proved to be an exceptional choice for our development needs. They were much more [of] a partner to our startup than a vendor. The entire team treated our project like it was their own company, and the results showed that. Our customers were extremely please[d] with the desktop and mobile applications. I would definitely recommend hiring Kanda for any and all of your development needs. (Verified via email)
Alan Bugos
Head of Technology at LifePod Solutions
4.8★
Software Development Review from Alan Bugos
We have worked with Kanda Software for over two years and [are] very please[d] with the quality of work, cost-effective approach in resourcing team members, and the expertise they bring to solving very complex development challenges. Overall, we are very happy with Kanda's team! (Verified via email)
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Dont settle for off-the-shelf. Expertly crafted & custom-tailored software from the USA.
K-Optional Software: where your success is our success. From secure solutions that scale to an uncompromising focus on return on investment, we're the company that delivers. Dont settle for off-the-shelf. Expertly crafted & custom-tailored software from the USA...
Top Services:
Mobile App Development
Software Development
AI Development
Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
K-Optional Software, LLC Services
Mobile App Development
Software Development
AI Development
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Viapath Technologies
AllModular Systems
Assemplify
University of Arkansas
University of Texas Austin
Flowty
RepairDispatch
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K-Optional Software, LLC Reviews & Testimonials
Michael Levy
President at Flowty
5.0★
Software Development Review from Michael Levy
Flowty is a blockchain-based platform providing various transaction services around NFTs. K-Optional wears many hats in support of Flowty including Front End, Back End, business strategy, SEO and more.
The K-Optional team has been incredible to work with. They are proactive, supportive, smart, thoughtful and, most importantly, fit seamlessly into our team and company culture. To put it succinctly, we tried to hire them full-time...and then tried to buy their company to acqui-hire them.
Some of their strengths include: reliability, responsiveness and creativity. There are many groups out there that can perform some version of the work we are looking for. There are not many groups that are responsive at all hours of the day, deliver consistently and able to present data-backed business strategies.
Jane Smarovozova
Creative Director at McSwain
5.0★
Software Development Review from Jane Smarovozova
We collaborated with K-Optional to develop a custom inventory management dashboard tailored for real estate clients. We provided the creative vision and detailed designs, while their team focused on the software development, ensuring that every element was implemented perfectly. We worked hand-in-hand flawlessly, resulting in a sleek, user-friendly interface that not only looks great but functions seamlessly. The synergy between design and development allowed us to deliver a product that exceeded client expectations, combining aesthetics with powerful functionality.
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Supercharge - Innovating Digital Product Development
At Supercharge, we partner with our clients to turn disruption into opportunity by creating transformative digital solutions. With over 200 digital experts across New York, London, Amsterdam, Helsinki, Vienna, and Budapest, we develop digital strategies, design delightful interfaces, and build robust software...
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Software Development
AI Development
Digital Services
Product Design
Mobile App Development
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
6 Projects Listed
Supercharge Services
Software Development
AI Development
Digital Services
Product Design
Mobile App Development
Digital Strategy
IoT
UI/UX Design
Software Testing
Managed Services
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AI led Digital Engineering for the Connected Enterprise.
Ignitho is acclaimed as one of the premier Software Development Companies in New York, USA. We specialize in delivering high-quality software development services to enterprises, employing a Frugal Innovation methodology that emphasizes achieving more while optimizing resources. Our approach prioritizes...
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Big Data Analytics
IT Services
Business Consulting
AI Development
DevOps Consulting
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
Ignitho Technologies Services
Big Data Analytics
IT Services
Business Consulting
AI Development
DevOps Consulting
Software Development
Web Design
Mobile App Development
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We're based in New York and were named one of the top performing app dev agencies for startups by the GoodFirms. Check out some of the awesome work we did here https://bromin7.com...
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Mobile App Development
Software Development
Big Data Analytics
Digital Marketing
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$89/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
bromin7, Inc. Services
Mobile App Development
Software Development
Big Data Analytics
Digital Marketing
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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...
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Mobile App Development
UI/UX Design
Web Design
Web Development
Software Development
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Dom & Tom, Inc Services
Mobile App Development
UI/UX Design
Web Design
Web Development
Software Development
AI Development
Digital Strategy
Staff Augmentation
IoT
WordPress Website Design
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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.
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