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Best Software Developers for Small Business

4,373 Companies - Rankings updated: August 19, 2026

We evaluate every agency on DesignRush for technical expertise, delivery quality, and verified feedback to help businesses find reliable software development services. Some listings may be paid.

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  • 3DEX

    Solutions for Technology and Marketing.

    Solutions for Technology and Marketing.

    3DEX Inc., a California-based software provider, delivers innovative solutions globally, serving industries such as healthcare, e-commerce, logistics, and finance. With expertise in AI, quantum computing, and advanced software development, we help businesses transform through cutting-edge technology...

    Top Services:

    • Blockchain
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • SEO
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • SeeSaw Labs

    Bringing Ambitious Concepts To Life

    Bringing Ambitious Concepts To Life

    At SeeSaw Labs, our team transforms tedious tasks into streamlined experiences. We believe that thoughtful design and collaboration can have an immense impact on improving lives while working towards strategic business goals. Our simple yet effective solutions offer a dynamic approach to problem solving with...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • King Tide

    A company specializing in design and development

    A company specializing in design and development

    King Tide is a design and development firm based in Los Angeles, CA. Our team is focused on delivering innovative solutions for brands and consumers. We have a passion for branding, design, technology, and impacting customer experiences through real-world brand and product development...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    West Hollywood, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Horizon Dev LLC

    Transforming Business Operations

    Transforming Business Operations

    Horizon Dev is a software agency that rebuilds legacy data platforms for established companies. Specializing in modernizing systems that are 10-30 years old, it handles the full stack: data migration, API integration, OCR data extraction, & custom application development...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • mejix

    Tailored digital products and brand UX design

    Tailored digital products and brand UX design

    For two decades, our innovative digital products development agency has taken on a wide range of challenging IT services. We are masters at crafting custom software solutions and stunning web designs - anything from simple logo design to complex large-scale development projects! Let us help make your digital...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Mayven Studios

    Tailor Made Software for You!

    Tailor Made Software for You!

    Mayven Studios is a reliable software design and engineering partner that offers the expertise to help businesses develop and scale successful digital products and experiences. Our impressive client list includes companies such as Segment, Facebook, Mixpanel, Andreessen Horowitz, and Airbnb, among others...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    5.0 5.0 (5)

  • Allied Code

    Not Just Code - Allied Code

    Not Just Code - Allied Code

    EMBRACING CODE AS AN ART: Our approach extends beyond the technical nuances, delving into the essence of our clients' missions. Through a deep comprehension of your business, we unveil your authentic software requirements, resulting in impactful business applications aligned with your goals. Our expertise...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
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  • Touch To

    We Are Your Outsourced Innovation Team

    We Are Your Outsourced Innovation Team

    Touch To is an Austin-based development and design consultancy, providing innovative solutions to technically challenging initiatives for enterprises, SMBs, startups, and nonprofits. With expertise in UX/UI design, full-stack web and mobile development, interactive installations, hardware/software...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • BPO
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Buildfire

    Build Beautiful Native Mobile Applications for Your Business Without Coding a Single Thing

    Build Beautiful Native Mobile Applications for Your Business Without Coding a Single Thing

    Developing and deploying your own customized mobile app may seem like a daunting task, but with Buildfire, it's easier than you think. With over 10 years of experience, we've successfully built over thousands of apps, saving our clients a total of hundreds of thousands in development costs...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Product Design
    Location
    Bend, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    3.4 3.4 (42)

  • Toptal

    Leverage World-class Talent

    Leverage World-class Talent

    Toptal is a highly respected network of elite talent available when needed. Our team of problem-solvers is committed to integrity, and leading companies turn to us for critical projects. We equip organizations with the tools to compete and succeed in a rapidly-evolving business world, boasting exceptional...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • Blockchain
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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  • Operations Labs

    AI That Performs. Technology That Works.

    AI That Performs. Technology That Works.

    We automate the work between people, systems, and machines. We use AI and custom software where it makes sense, and build our own hardware or complete machines when the solution calls for it...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • IT Services
    Location
    Lelystad, Netherlands
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • The Development Factory

    Elevate Your People, Process, and Products.

    Elevate Your People, Process, and Products.

    TDF (The Development Factory) is a Los Angeles based product and technology consultancy that empowers companies to design, build, and deliver software more effectively. By upskilling teams, embedding expert interim product leadership, and offering seamless augmentation services, TDF enhances clients internal...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Seven Hills Technology

    Engage and Empower Your App Customers.

    Engage and Empower Your App Customers.

    We are a team of experts at Seven Hills Technology, building web and mobile applications for customers looking to grow their business with software and technology. Our unique ability to learn our client's business and understand their goals and challenges is what makes us the right partner to build your...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • IoT
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (11)

  • Waker

    Delivering World-Class Software at Startup Speed

    Delivering World-Class Software at Startup Speed

    Waker is a software and UX design company that empowers businesses of all sizes to deliver cutting-edge solutions. The agency offers comprehensive software support and maintenance services, ensuring sustained growth and client success. Waker strategizes and implements digital products that resonate with its...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Columbus, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Solwey Consulting

    Custom Software Solutions That Enhance Your Business

    Custom Software Solutions That Enhance Your Business

    At Solwey Consulting, we are a boutique agency that focuses on our customers' success by delivering excellent work. We understand that the solutions businesses need to function are often complex, which is why we work tirelessly to create simple, effective solutions that meet our clients' needs...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Pixel and Texel

    Leading Development Studio

    Leading Development Studio

    Since 2011, Pixel and Texel has produced custom apps, VR experiences, websites, and backend solutions...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    3.7 3.7 (3)

  • Click Click Media

    We Don't Report Results We Deliver Them

    We Don't Report Results We Deliver Them

    Click Click Media is a Sydney-based full-service digital agency operating since 2008. As a Google Premier Partner ranking in the top 3% of agencies worldwide, we specialize in Google Ads, SEO, paid social, web design, and custom development. With $115M+ in managed ad spend and a 92% client retention rate, we...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Norwest, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    4.9 4.9 (45)

  • BuildLab

    Modern software development and automation studio.

    Modern software development and automation studio.

    We develop everything from fully-coded custom applications to no-code automations using a variety of tools and expertise...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    Location
    Arlington, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (6)

  • The Smyth Group

    The Smyth Group - From Design to Deployment

    The Smyth Group - From Design to Deployment

    At The Smyth Group, we specialize in designing and developing web and mobile software for our corporate clients. Our team of talented designers and engineers build web, internal, iOS, and Android web apps that bring our clients' ideas to life...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Vista, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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  • DotTrend

    Our team can bring your ideas to life on any platform and on any scale.

    Our team can bring your ideas to life on any platform and on any scale.

    DotTrend President Wayne Bui had more than a decade of experience in the tech industry before he launched his web design and software development agency in 2004...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Shortcut Sweden

    Cutting-Edge Mobile App Solutions

    Cutting-Edge Mobile App Solutions

    We have defined the frontier of mobile solutions with a dual understanding of user behavior and technological opportunities...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Stockholm, Sweden
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Texas Software

    Digital Transformation Consulting Company You Can Trust

    Digital Transformation Consulting Company You Can Trust

    Texas Software Inc. is a cutting-edge professional services firm that specializes in providing innovative software solutions and business process automation, as well as support for their own custom designs. With many years of multi-faceted experience under its belt, this young but highly knowledgeable company...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Spring, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • AJProTech

    Transforming Your Ideas Into Successful Products.

    Transforming Your Ideas Into Successful Products.

    AJProTech is a leading IoT product development studio. With a dedicated team of expert engineers covering electrical, mechanical, software, and supply chain domains, the agency offers full-service support from concept to mass production, transforming clients' ideas into successful products. From conducting...

    Location
    Calabasas, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (4)

  • Phidev

    Empowering Businesses To Flourish Through Effective Technology

    Empowering Businesses To Flourish Through Effective Technology

    At Phidev, we partner with businesses and entrepreneurs who recognize the transformative power of technology, and understand how the web and mobile devices are changing the way we live and conduct business. Our approach is to collaborate with clients, gaining a deep understanding of their unique business...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    El Paso, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (8)

  • Surfcode.io

    The Leading CMS & CaaS Experts

    The Leading CMS & CaaS Experts

    Our team is capable of fully architecting and managing development projects...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Stratham, New Hampshire
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
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