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Smartym Pro is a full-cycle development company specialized in mobile application and enterprise web development. Company has strong development culture and focuses on innovative solutions, using cutting edge technologies and frameworks. Smartym Pro is located in Eastern Europe and consists primarily of...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Indeema is a global IoT engineering company. Our team works across the entire technology stack, including firmware development, electronics engineering, cloud platforms, data processing, and web and mobile applications...
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- Software Development
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Wearables
- AI Development
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- Location
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Delivering world-class products to Fortune 500 companies and cutting-edge startups for over three decades, we have navigated every economic climate, optimizing production costs to provide our clients with exceptional ROI...
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- Software Development
- IoT
- AI Development
- Wearables
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Founded in 2018, Devox Software partners with mid-market and enterprise businesses to modernize aging systems, engineer new digital products, and bring AI into production the right way: safely, incrementally, and with measurable ROI...
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- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- AI Development
- DevOps Consulting
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
InnovationM is top mobile application developers in Noida. Best Mobile app development services in Noida, Delhi, NCR, Gurgaon, India. Trusted mobile app designer and developer in Noida, Delhi, Gurgaon, India. Trusted mobile application development company in Delhi, Noida...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
EmbarkingOnVoyage Digital Solutions is your premier partner in data and product engineering, empowering technology companies, large enterprises, and SMBs to transform industries such as travel, healthcare, banking, finance, and more through innovative solutions. We specialize in revolutionizing technology and...
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- Digital Services
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Austin-based Syberry builds custom software that companies own outright, replacing costly SaaS tools, modernizing legacy systems, and putting AI to work with people firmly in control. Since 2011, our team has shipped 300+ solutions for startups and Fortune 200 brands. A distinctive delivery process, run on...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
- IoT
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Our mission at Closeloop Technologies is to empower enterprises with transformative Software Development, from advanced conversational AI and custom CRM/ERP to robust mobile apps and e-commerce platforms. With our extensive industry knowledge, achieving success in digital innovation is second nature...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Wearables
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- Location
- Mountain View, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 31 Projects Listed
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 25 Projects Listed
Altoros is a 350+ person strong IT consulting and development group. For over 20 years, we've been assisting Global 2000 organizations in getting software products to market faster and reducing the cost of R&D experiments to enable stable business growth...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Pleasanton, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Embark on your digital transformation journey with AccelOne's Software Development delivery model, strategically designed for optimal outcomes. Initiate your digital transformation seamlessly through our comprehensive nearshore and US-based services...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are CimpleO, an award-winning production studio that delivers on time and budget. Since 2012.We develop custom software, complex web services, desktop applications, client-server systems, elegant web, and mobile apps as well as IoT solutions that are made to scale...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- IoT
- Software Development
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- Location
- Phuket, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Your Expert Web & Mobile Development Partner.Take advantage of our 13+ years of experience in building and launching web and mobile custom software solutions. Extend your team with the top web & mobile developers for your short-term and long-term projects, from MVPs to a completed solution...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Alexandria, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We specialize in Managed Services, Lightning Migration, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Einstein AI, delivering innovative solutions for businesses of all sizes from small, medium enterprises to Fortune 500 companies...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- CRM Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
The gap between AI ambition and AI value is execution. Globaldev combines AI transformation consulting, practical AI expertise, and hands-on delivery to define what makes sense, implement what works, and scale it across your organization, wit...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Warszawa, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
We specialize in AI-driven digital transformation. With more than 100 successful projects and six Fortune 500 clients demonstrating our technical expertise and cost-effective nearshore services...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- IoT
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
VentureDive is an award-winning custom software development company dedicated to spearheading digital transformations for Fortune 500 companies across BFSI, CPG/retail, healthcare, transportation, logistics, and QSR industries through its expertise in the realms of Fintech, Data & AI, HealthTech, PropTech...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Mountain View, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
JoulesLabs is a software and app development agency committed to delivering innovative, high-performance solutions. From stunning websites to custom software and mobile apps, our expert team empowers businesses globally with cutting-edge technology and exceptional service. Lets build your vision!...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Managed Services
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
With Prioxis as your software development partner, every idea becomes a possibility, every vision a potential reality, and every goal an achievable milestone. Join us on this journey of innovation and excellence as we usher in a new era of tech transformation together...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
AutoSolve SRL is an Argentinian company specializing in industrial automation and custom software. We design and implement PLC, HMI, SCADA, and web/mobile systems that optimize processes for industries across America, Europe and the US...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Parana, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Why build from scratch! Our Portal, Mobile and AI framework provides 30-40% increased time to market. Built with Enterprise Security/Compliance for Azure/AWS clouds. ContentActive (Houston) provides Strategy, UI/UX, Web/Mobile/AI/Automation/IoT & DevOps. Your Vision, Our Experts, Powerful Results!...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- DevOps Consulting
- Web Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
The software studio on subscription. We are setting the standard for software built with AI...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Exoft is a custom software development company that provides solutions to address various business needs...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Mobirevo is a Leading custom software development agency focused on web, mobile app development & saas application development, Enterprise resource planning, and management software (ERP software development). We are a team of incredible Design & Agile software development experts in all major technology...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Wearables
- Software Development
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- Location
- Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
You wouldn't call a plumber to work on your electric panel, right? Then why hire a marketing or web agency to build a mobile app? For more than a decade, our passionate team has been developing mobile projects and helping innovative companies of all sizes worldwide reach their true mobile potential. And...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- Web Design
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
AI-Powered Web & Mobile App Development Company...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- VR/AR
- AI Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 41 Projects Listed
Explore together – build together. Digital Innovation & Software Engineering company serving fast-growing businesses and enterprises...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 31 Projects Listed
With over 10 years of expertise, AgileTech Vietnam stands at the forefront of delivering innovative technology solutions across a wide range of industries. Our team of 300+ skilled developers has completed more than 1,000 successful projects, ranging from dynamic startups to large-scale enterprises...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 50 Projects Listed
9Yards Technology helps enterprises scale engineering teams with pre-vetted IT professionals through flexible IT Staff Augmentation and dedicated development solutions...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
WTT Solutions is a custom software development agency that helps businesses achieve their goals through cutting-edge technology. We specialize in web development, crafting high-performance platforms, and mobile app development, delivering intuitive applications that enhance business growth...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- AI Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Bravado Solutions is a custom software development company in Pakistan offering software development, cloud development, mobile app development and web development services...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Vrinsoft Pty Ltd is a top software and mobile app development company in Melbourne, Australia. With over a decade of experience in the Australian market, we have demonstrated a history of success in every industry vertical...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Gera-IT is a digital studio established in 2006.We develop fantastic apps to help businesses become more profitable and cost-effective...
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- Software Development
- IoT
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 25 Projects Listed
CodeAutomation is an Award-Wining AI Development Company based Naperville, IL...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Naperville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Geel Tech is a leading IT services provider in Web Apps & Multi-Platform Mobile App Development since 2010. Geel tech is a creative agency built with one purpose: to help you define your brand. We offer impeccable service combining a nice and user-friendly design with quality programming...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Amman, Jordan
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
ThirdEye Data Transforms Enterprises with Data & AI Solutions & Services. ThirdEye Data leverages Artificial Intelligence & Data technologies to build AI applications for enterprises worldwide...
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- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
A tech partner for those who want to innovate. Get access to top software engineers, kickstart your project, and start building your success story...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Gdansk, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
EB Pearls is a team of high-performing finance app developers who are passionate about technology and obsessive about quality and growing your business. Our expert Sydney app developers can guide you through the entire lifecycle of your project, from brilliant ideas to MVP to success at scale. We listen to...
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- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Surry Hills, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Formed in 2010, eSparkBiz is a world-recognized software development company, offering businesses a culture of innovations. Our mobile and web development solutions provide businesses a competitive edge and help them overcome their businesses limitations...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- IoT
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Appventurez is a global AI and digital transformation company specializing in custom software, mobile app, web, and enterprise application development. We build scalable technology solutions that help businesses innovate, automate, and grow...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- VR/AR
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Bamboo Agile is a software development company with an office in Tallinn (Estonia)...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We build powerful web platforms for Australian businesses from early-stage ventures to established enterprises combining custom application development, B2B and B2C eCommerce systems, and deep ERP integration...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- South Yarra, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Tinker is an innovation company. Our mission is to pioneer the next cutting edge digital products, and invent the future.We are in the business of innovation with intention to draw the roadmap others can follow. We’re dreamers, we’re builders, we’re artists and engineers.We Tinker, Strategize, redefine...
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- Branding
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Kultprosvet is a Dnipro, Ukraine based software development firm founded in 2011. It builds dedicated web and mobile development teams, focusing on full-cycle solutions UI/UX, front-end, back-end, project management, and QA. With expertise in Node.js, PHP/Laravel, React, Vue, and native mobile (iOS/Android...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Staff Augmentation
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Dnipro, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We're building great web apps for great businesses...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Minsk, Belarus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $27/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
TatvaSoft is a trusted technology partner enabling global businesses with its strategic IT solutions. Our services majorly encompasses Custom software development, Web development, product development, Ecommerce , Mobile apps, QA and many similar cutting-edge technologies...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
SaM Solutions is a software engineering company offering a range of services, including software development, IT consulting, and quality assurance...
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- Software Development
- Software Testing
- IoT
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Gilching, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Bitsclan offers AI/ML, chatbots, AI agents automation, blockchain and custom software development services. Partner with top-rated developers and grow faster...
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- eCommerce Development
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
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- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Right Information is an applied software engineering company. We cover the full spectrum of custom software development services, from end-to-end platform development, engineering consultancy, through specialized professional services, to ongoing support and maintenance of the software systems...
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- Software Development
- Wearables
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
ConvergeSol is a US-based technology consulting and custom software development company specializing in AI, SaaS, cloud, Salesforce, and enterprise applications. We build, modernize, and manage secure, scalable solutions for startups, SMBs, and enterprises...
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- Software Development
- IT Services
- Big Data Analytics
- AI Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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Everything You Need to Know Before Hiring a Custom Offshore Software Development Company
What can offshore software development companies do for your business?
An offshore software development company can help expand your business's technology capacity without the cost of building every capability in-house. For many businesses, they offer three main advantages:
Cost efficiency
Many companies use an offshore partner to reduce development and staffing costs while maintaining delivery momentum. As a result, they can scale teams more flexibly, fund innovation initiatives, and explore newer technologies such as AI without significantly increasing internal overhead.
According to an Accelerance study, 70% of businesses report that cost reduction is a primary reason for outsourcing IT, with many experiencing 40%-70% in cost savings through offshore software development companies.
Access to specialized talent
Technical hiring remains difficult across many markets. ManpowerGroup reports that IT is among the hardest-hit sectors for talent shortages, with 75% of IT employers struggling to fill roles.
As a result, offshore development teams can help businesses tap into broader talent pools, especially for in-demand capabilities that are difficult to fill locally.
Resource efficiency
Offshore teams can support internal staff by taking on defined projects, product builds, ongoing development work, or routine technical support. In doing so, internal teams can focus on strategic priorities and security-sensitive work.
Deloitte's Global Outsourcing Survey highlights that businesses increasingly view offshore partners as strategic contributors. In fact, some of the top reasons that they outsource include:
- Meeting increasing customer demands (35%)
- Improving quality and performance (33%)
- Aligning delivery more closely with business strategy (27%)
How long does it take to build custom software with an offshore development company?
Building custom software takes about 3-18 months with an offshore development company. The actual timeline will depend on your technical requirements, priority features and functions, quality assurance and security needs, and feedback process.
Below is an estimated timeline:
| Phase | What to Expect |
| Product discovery and planning (4-8 weeks) | Requirements gathering, tech stack selection, user research, project milestones, and concept validation |
Software design | UI/UX design, technical architecture, wireframing, prototype development, and end-user testing |
| Software engineering (8-40 weeks) | Building the front and back end of the product, including the server-side logic, database management, and systems integration |
| Testing and QA (3-8 weeks) | Performing usability, regression, functional, security, integration, and other relevant tests to ensure the software meets project and industry standards |
| Deployment (1-3 weeks) | Preparing the software for go-live rollout, such as configuring hosting environments |
How to choose the best software development company for your business?
To choose the best software development company for your business, evaluate their expertise, track record, and markers of credibility. Here are some steps to guide you:
- Specify your project requirements, including core features and functions, target users, required platforms and system integrations, security and compliance needs, business goals, performance indicators, and acceptance criteria.
- Research potential regions and consider their software development capabilities, time zone and cultural compatibility, government/political stability, and talent pool quality.
- Shortlist the top providers that have showcased proven expertise in your industry, software type, and specific requirements through their case studies that display their measurable business impact. Look also for certifications, like ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II, and HIPAA or PCI-DSS readiness.
- Assess client reviews and testimonies to verify its service reliability, delivery quality, process maturity, strong security policies, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Send a request for proposals to your top candidates and compare based on scope, deliverables, team expertise, and total cost of ownership.
- Schedule in-depth interviews with your top candidates to discuss development processes, project management approach, security and governance frameworks, and other project details.
- Run a pilot project, such as a prototype or a minimum viable product (MVP), to test the agency's capabilities in a real-world scenario before signing a long-term contract.
What questions should you ask before hiring an offshore development firm?
Before hiring an offshore software development firm, ask these questions to confirm business and project fit:
Relevant Background
- What software type and tech stack do you specialize in?
- Can you share examples of projects similar to mine in scope and complexity?
- What is your experience in my specific sector? Can you provide 3-5 client references I can contact?
- Where are your teams located? What is their English proficiency level, and how do you handle secure and smooth collaborations?
Services and Processes
- Can you walk me through your entire software development process?
- Which development methodologies do you primarily use, and why? How structured is your approach when implementing these methodologies?
- Can you describe your quality assurance and testing processes? How do you identify, rectify, and report issues?
- What measures do you have in place for data security and protection of intellectual property across borders?
Related to Your Project
- Who will be on our team, and what are their credentials?
- What is your project management approach? How do you ensure time zone, cultural, and system alignment?
- How do you ensure that you comply with the regulations of my specific country and sector?
- How do you handle urgent issues outside our hours of daily overlap?
What red flags should you avoid?
When evaluating an offshore software development firm, watch for signs that the agency may introduce delivery, security, or governance risks. Common red flags include:
- Vague processes: If a company cannot clearly explain how it handles onboarding, discovery, SDLC execution, quality assurance, change management, and project reporting, the engagement is more likely to suffer from scope creep, delays, and inconsistent delivery quality.
- Weak security and compliance measures: An offshore software development company should be able to explain its approach to access controls, data protection, NDAs, documentation, and any relevant regulatory requirements. Weak security and compliance practices can expose the business to operational, legal, and reputational risk.
- No developer access: If all communication is tightly controlled through a single intermediary (e.g., product manager) and there is little visibility into the actual delivery team, misunderstandings can persist longer, and product alignment may suffer.
- High employee turnover rate: Frequent staff changes can disrupt continuity, slow delivery, and increase knowledge loss across the life of the project. It may also indicate deeper issues with management or team stability.
- Unclear IP ownership: If the contract does not clearly define ownership of source code, designs, documentation, and other deliverables, the business may face legal ambiguity, reuse concerns, or future dependency on the vendor.
- Vendor lock-in: Be cautious if the agency pushes proprietary tools, restrictive terms, or long commitments without explaining the operational benefit. This can make future migration, scaling, or partner changes more difficult.
- Concerning client reviews: A pattern of reviews mentioning missed deadlines, poor communication, poor quality, or lack of transparency should be treated as a serious warning sign rather than an isolated complaint.
Sources
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- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Offshore Software Development Companies
What services does an offshore software development firm typically offer?
Offshore development services typically support the full software development lifecycle, from early planning through post-launch support. Core services include:Â
- Software consulting and management: Auditing a business's current IT environment, identifying business and technical requirements, and advising on product strategy, platform choices, implementation planning, and delivery oversight. Â
- Custom software development: Designing and building a software solution tailored to a company's workflows, operational needs, and customer requirements.Â
- Mobile app development: Developing software solutions for mobile devices as native iOS or Android apps or cross-platform products.Â
- Web development: Building digital products delivered through the browser, including customer-facing websites, portals, eCommerce experiences, and progressive web apps.Â
- DevOps and cloud engineering: Configuring CI/CD pipelines, migrating systems to a cloud platform (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud), and designing the cloud infrastructure to ensure security and accessibility.Â
- AI/ML and automation development: Producing applications that run on artificial intelligence, machine learning, or natural language processing models to streamline workflows and augment human teams.Â
- Systems integration: Connecting the different applications of a business (e.g., CRM, ERP, and eCommerce store), ensuring seamless data exchange and cohesive functionality across systems.Â
Many offshore software development companies also offer UI/UX design, digital transformation, data engineering and business intelligence, IoT development, cybersecurity and compliance, and staff augmentation.Â
What is the difference between offshore, nearshore, and onshore development?
The primary difference between offshore, nearshore, and onshore development lies in the team's location in comparison to yours.Â
| Â | Onshore development | Nearshore development | Offshore development |
| Where is it located? | Same country as your business | Neighboring country | Distant countries, often in different continents |
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In practice, the right model depends on your priorities. Companies that value close collaboration may prefer onshore or nearshore teams, while those focused on scalability and cost efficiency often consider an offshore partner.Â
What are the most popular locations for offshore software development companies?
The best offshore location depends on your company's priorities, including budget, time zone preferences, language fluency, technical expertise, and regulatory needs. That said, several regions are commonly considered leading destinations for offshore outsourcing:Â
- India: About 54% of American companies outsource to India, and it remains one of the most established offshore outsourcing destinations due to its large talent pool (over 5 million developers), mature vendor ecosystem, and technical capabilities. It is ideal for businesses looking for scalability, cost-efficiency, and long-term delivery capacity. Â
- Eastern Europe: Countries such as Poland, Romania, and Ukraine are often evaluated for their strong engineering talent, experience with complex software projects, and familiarity with European and global business requirements. Many companies look to this region for high-skill development work and R&D depth. Â
- China: Quickly becoming a leader in software development, many organizations outsource to China for its advanced technological expertise (AI/ML, IoT, and large-scale product development) and manufacturing capabilities. Businesses turn to China for software-hardware projects, manufacturing support, and embedded systems. Â
- Southeast Asia: Countries such as Vietnam and the Philippines are frequently considered for their competitive pricing, growing developer ecosystems, and ability to support distributed delivery models. They may be attractive to businesses seeking cost efficiency and scalable team support. Â
- Latin America: Offering time zone and cultural alignment and cost-effective rates, Latin America is one of the top outsourcing locations for organizations in North America that need real-time collaboration.Â
How much does an offshore software development firm charge for their services?
Offshore software development services cost $15-$100+ per hour, depending on your project requirements and complexity, and development team location and technical expertise. Below is the approximate hourly rate of each region:Â
- Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia): $25-$40 per hour, with senior talents charging over $60 per hour
- India and China: $35-$40 per hour, with senior talents charging over $70 per hourÂ
- Africa and the Middle East: $25-$50 per hour, with more experienced teams charging over $70 per hour
- Eastern Europe (Ukraine, Poland, Belarus, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania): $30-$60 per hour, but senior talent may charge over $100 per hour
- Latin America (Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, and Costa Rica): $35-$65 per hour, with senior talents charging over $100 per hour
- UK: $60-$80 per hour for junior teams or small projects, but more experienced teams charge over $100 per hour
- United States: $75-$150 per hour, with more experienced teams charging $200 per hourÂ
When is offshore development the wrong fit?
You may want to avoid hiring an offshore development company when the delivery model creates more operational risk than strategic value. This is often the case when close day-to-day alignment, strict oversight, or highly controlled environments are essential.Â
Offshore developers may be a poor fit when:Â
- Real-time collaboration is critical: If your team depends on frequent live decision-making, rapid feedback loops, or constant cross-functional coordination, limited time zone overlap can slow execution.Â
- The work involves highly sensitive data or strict regulatory requirements: Projects involving proprietary algorithms, regulated customer data, or data sovereignty obligations may require tighter legal, security, and operational controls.Â
- Internal technical leadership is limited: Offshore engagements usually work best when the client has experienced product, engineering, or technology leaders who can define priorities, manage delivery, and enforce standards.Â
- Project scope is unclear: If requirements, goals, or ownership are still vague, an offshore engagement can lead to misalignment, rework, and unnecessary spend.Â
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