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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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  • Simple Thread

    Powering the Future Together

    Powering the Future Together

    Digital product design and engineering for startups, investors, and enterprises...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Product Design
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $130/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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  • Absolute Web

    The eCommerce Development Specialists

    The eCommerce Development Specialists

    Absolute Web is an eCommerce development and growth agency with offices in Miami, Florida and Los Angeles, California. We specialize in Magento development and have been helping eCommerce businesses since 1999...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (17)
    4.9 4.9 (113)

  • Kinemeric

    Practical XR & AI Solutions Designed For Real-world Use.

    Practical XR & AI Solutions Designed For Real-world Use.

    Kinemeric is a spatial computing studio helping teams design and deliver intuitive MR/AR/VR, AI, and WebXR applications. From idea to deployment, we focus on solutions that work...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Amityville, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (8)

  • Idea Maker

    You Think It, We'll Build It.

    You Think It, We'll Build It.

    Idea Maker is a U.S.-based software development agency helping businesses transform ideas into scalable digital products. Our expert team specializes equally in mobile apps, custom software, AI-powered solutions, and modern web platforms...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (6)
    5.0 5.0 (16)

  • CommerceShop

    Exceptional eCommerce Solutions for Small Businesses

    Exceptional eCommerce Solutions for Small Businesses

    The Commerce Shop has grown from a web development and app creation agency into a Small Business for E-commerce leader. We're an integrated agency specializing in both eCommerce marketing and development. With a team of seasoned experts, we deliver tailored solutions to boost your online presence, increase...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Email Marketing
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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    4.3 4.3 (1)
    4.7 4.7 (3)

  • Fuzzer

    Crafting Impact

    Crafting Impact

    From start-ups to Fortune 1000, we help companies have an impact, stay relevant and become remarkable...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Software Development
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Cluj-Napoca, Romania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    13 Projects Listed
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    4.3 4.3 (1)
    1.0 1.0 (1)

  • SEOAmerica

    We Help Brands Leverage Modern Digital Marketing Strategies to Grow Their Business.

    We Help Brands Leverage Modern Digital Marketing Strategies to Grow Their Business.

    Having a plan is good. Executing a plan is much better. Conversion-focused websites, applications & software, coupled with effective lead generation ensure online success...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Melbourne FL, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    20 Projects Listed
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    4.3 4.3 (1)
    4.7 4.7 (14)

  • Delaware Digital

    Full-Service Delaware Digital Marketing Agency

    Full-Service Delaware Digital Marketing Agency

    Delaware Digital is a full-service digital agency specializing in web design, web development, SEO, PPC, branding, and digital marketing solutions for businesses across Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic region. With over a decade of experience and a fully in-house team, the agency delivers customized digital...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Wilmington, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Fire Flower Developers

    Great Ideas Deserve to be Built

    Great Ideas Deserve to be Built

    The Right Technology Can Change Everything...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Calgary, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
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  • Sandcastle Web Design & Development

    A conscientious team delivering consistent results.

    A conscientious team delivering consistent results.

    Sandcastle is a full-service web design and development company specializing in e-commerce, custom application development, mobile technologies, hosting and maintenance. Our capabilities focus on creating platforms tailored to meet the specific needs of your business. These include third-party integrations...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Burien, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
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    4.4 4.4 (9)

  • Stream 9

    A Custom Software Company Specializing in Advanced Web, Mobile, and AI Technologies.

    A Custom Software Company Specializing in Advanced Web, Mobile, and AI Technologies.

    Stream9 is a Cleveland, Ohiobased custom software company founded in 2008. The boutique firm specializes in modern web and mobile applications, AI and machine learning integrations, and custom software toolsempowering businesses of all sizes with efficient, future-ready digital platforms. Stream9 operates as...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • VR/AR
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    Location
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.8 4.8 (25)

  • LIVEWEBMEDIA

    Web Design, Development and Marketing Agency

    Web Design, Development and Marketing Agency

    This Los Angeles based company is not your average web design and marketing company, LiveWebMedia is an avant-garde web and interactive media agency founded in 1998 in Southern California...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    4.9 4.9 (38)

  • Swiftcore Lab

    We Design Websites That Turn Visitors Into Customers

    We Design Websites That Turn Visitors Into Customers

    Swiftcore Lab is a web design and development agency based in Wrocław, Poland, focused on creating modern, high-converting websites for small and medium-sized businesses. The company combines UX strategy, custom design, technical SEO, and performance optimization to help businesses attract more customers and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Wroclaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (6)

  • Forwardslash

    Hit the Cloud Running!

    Hit the Cloud Running!

    Our team starts with one important question: how can your business use digital to grow? Then, we combine in-depth research with results-driven strategy to develop beautiful, innovative sites that resonate with your target market and direct business growth one way – Forward /...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (22)

  • Mindshare Consulting

    Empowering Digital Excellence, One Mind at a Time

    Empowering Digital Excellence, One Mind at a Time

    Elevate your digital presence with Mindshare Consulting Inc, Austin's premier agency for digital marketing, web design, and advertising. Unlock growth, engage audiences, and achieve remarkable results with our expertise...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.9 4.9 (16)

  • E2Generations

    Websites. Apllications. Custom Software.

    Websites. Apllications. Custom Software.

    We're a full-service software consulting firm, highly skilled in helping startups and mid-market companies execute their digital strategies in order to scale and compete within Industry 4.0...

    Top Services:

    • Software Testing
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Labrys

    Labrys is Australia’s leading blockchain development company

    Labrys is Australia’s leading blockchain development company

    Labrys is a global leader in blockchain product development. We design, develop and launch products using blockchain technology. We don’t just build on-chain, we develop all supporting infrastructure to enable any Web 3.0 solution. We Shape the New World...

    Top Services:

    • Blockchain
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Milton, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (6)

  • Digital Edison

    Inventing awesome things since 1991.

    Inventing awesome things since 1991.

    We craft digital solutions to help our clients work smarter, better serve their customers and expand their reach...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • OmniSpear Web & Network Solutions

    Listen. Develop. Deliver.

    Listen. Develop. Deliver.

    For over 25 years, OmniSpear has delivered custom web, mobile, and e-commerce solutions, helping businesses streamline operations, boost efficiency, and drive growth across industries...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Dayton, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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  • SPARK Business Works

    Award-winning custom software dev & web design

    Award-winning custom software dev & web design

    SPARK provides custom software, web design, and digital marketing services that move your business forward...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Kalamazoo, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (35)

  • Adapter

    Build Faster Ship Cleaner

    Build Faster Ship Cleaner

    Adapter AI is an AI-powered software development agency that helps businesses build, launch, and scale digital products faster than traditional methods. Focused on speed, efficiency, and innovation, the company delivers enterprise-ready solutions in months and MVPs in weeks through automated, AI-driven...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Testing
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Resolve Digital

    If You Dream It, We Can Build It.

    If You Dream It, We Can Build It.

    We build, optimize & maintain eCommerce sites and SaaS products. Let's develop a custom user experience for your brand...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Development
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    1.0 1.0 (1)

  • PxlPeak

    Your AI Implementation Partner.

    Your AI Implementation Partner.

    PxlPeak is an AI implementation partner that builds AI automation, AI agents, and custom software for growing businesses. We also deliver advanced websites and integrations that turn strategy into working systems...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Olive Branch, Mississippi
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Red Minnow Interactive

    Creating Digital Experiences To Inspire Action.

    Creating Digital Experiences To Inspire Action.

    Red Minnow Interactive is a Columbus, Ohiobased creative technology agency specializing in mobile apps, interactive experiences, digital signage, motion graphics and responsive web design. Founded in 2008, the agency delivers engaging, user-centric solutions that drive interaction and measurable outcomes for...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Columbus, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Omega Trove Consulting

    Turn Clicks Into Customers

    Turn Clicks Into Customers

    You're good at what you do. The problem is that online, the customers searching for you can't find you, or they find a competitor first. Omega Trove fixes that. We don't sell a logo this month and an ad campaign the next. We build one growth system: a brand people trust, a website that turns visitors into...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Winter Park, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
    View Profile

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