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Best Software Developers for Small Business

4,372 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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  • ThinkSwift

    Built Around Your Business

    Built Around Your Business

    ThinkSwift is a Melbourne-based custom software studio that builds custom operating systems for established businesses. We work with firms doing $2M$10M+ that have outgrown their off-the-shelf tools but don't need enterprise-grade platforms built for companies ten times their size...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Design
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Cremorne, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Black Airplane

    Atlanta custom software, AI, product design, web and mobile development - 100% USA-based.

    Atlanta custom software, AI, product design, web and mobile development - 100% USA-based.

    Black Airplane turns consequential business problems into polished custom software. Our 30+ full-time, 100% USA-based strategists, product designers, and engineers deliver AI solutions, web platforms, and mobile apps used by more than 50 million people each month...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Woodstock, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    4.9 4.9 (27)

  • Bitwobi

    Digitize Your World With Our Crafted Web Experience

    Digitize Your World With Our Crafted Web Experience

    At Bitwobi, we are a collective team comprising skilled programmers, talented graphic designers, and savvy marketing specialists. Together, we bring a comprehensive blend of expertise to the table, ensuring the delivery of high-quality projects with a strong visual impact...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Santa Fe, Argentina
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Surphmore Consulting

    B2B Custom Software And AI Integration

    B2B Custom Software And AI Integration

    Custom software and AI for small and mid-size businesses, built by the person who scopes it. Fixed price, about six weeks from scope to production, and you own the code outright. Based in the Charlotte and Lake Norman area of North Carolina...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Design
    Location
    Cornelius, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • The Deady Group

    Secure SaaS & Cloud Solutions For Regulated Industries.

    Secure SaaS & Cloud Solutions For Regulated Industries.

    The Deady Group helps public sector, healthcare, and finance teams find secure, compliant tech solutions. We simplify vendor selection and digital transformation...

    Top Services:

    • Cloud Consulting
    • Cybersecurity
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Southport Technology Group

    No Long-Term Contracts, No Billing By The Hour

    No Long-Term Contracts, No Billing By The Hour

    Southport Technology Group provides custom product & software development tailored to the needs of small to medium businesses. We have a proven track record working with decision makers across industries. We work on a fixed-price basis. This insulates our customers from the cost consequences of endless...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Moolay Media

    Your Brand Is Our Passion.

    Your Brand Is Our Passion.

    Moolay Media is about communicating the essence of your brand to the world. From websites to social campaigns, we are passionate about connecting with our clients to give their vision a voice...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Sheboygan, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • IT Impact, Inc.

    We Help Manufacturers Modernize Their Legacy Data Systems

    We Help Manufacturers Modernize Their Legacy Data Systems

    IT Impact, Inc. delivers custom database and software solutions using Microsoft technologies. Through its Access Experts division, the company specializes in Microsoft Access development, database repair, system upgrades, and migrations to SQL Server and cloud platforms...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Software Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $235/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    4.9 4.9 (30)

  • flowmondo

    flowmondo UK's #1 Rated AI Automation Agency

    flowmondo UK's #1 Rated AI Automation Agency

    flowmondo is the UK’s leading AI Automation agency for technical services businesses. We work with clients in technical service industries to streamline their operations to unlock unprecedented productivity and scaeeelability. We can handle everything from strategy to implementation and support/maintenance...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    Location
    Loughborough, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $230/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (41)

  • Emerge Haus

    Generative AI Software Development

    Generative AI Software Development

    Emerge Haus is a pioneering software development agency focused in generative AI. We build web apps to accelerate businesses to the forefront of AI-driven innovation...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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  • Sussman Creative

    From Basic To Bold

    From Basic To Bold

    Sussman Creative is a full-service web design and development agency based in New Jersey, combining strategy, design, and engineering to deliver effective digital solutions. We help businesses build custom digital products that combine thoughtful design with powerful engineering. From AI-driven solutions to...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Medford, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Conduct

    We Create Products And Services People Depend On.

    We Create Products And Services People Depend On.

    Conduct is a human-centred, design-led technology company based in Melbourne. We're specialists in UX, UI, CX, service design, custom application development and systems integration. We design and build mobile apps, web applications, enterprise platforms and custom software for government and enterprise...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    East Melbourne, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $220/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    5.0 5.0 (7)

  • Mobirevo

    Making functional and user friendly software's for humans

    Making functional and user friendly software's for humans

    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
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    4.9 4.9 (12)

  • Highland

    Understand your customers. Design & build better technology.

    Understand your customers. Design & build better technology.

    We're a digital experience agency with a fierce commitment to keeping people at the center of our work...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (6)
    4.3 4.3 (12)

  • SISGAIN

    AI-Powered Software Development Company

    AI-Powered Software Development Company

    SISGAIN is the leading company that deploys the application with latest tools & techniques for better enhancement of business...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    4.6 4.6 (4)

  • BannerWave

    Elevate Your Marketing With Scroll-Stopping Digital Solutions.

    Elevate Your Marketing With Scroll-Stopping Digital Solutions.

    At BannerWave, we excel in crafting interactive advertising and web experiences that offer real-time personalization for users, simultaneously generating valuable zero-party data for businesses. Our expertise lies in creating dynamic digital solutions that not only engage users but also provide actionable...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Oak Park, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • ARITS Limited

    Build reliable software, faster.

    Build reliable software, faster.

    ARITS builds enterprise-grade custom software, engineered from Dhaka and London. Two major banks run our Latitude platform in production and OneFish onboarded more than 26,000 fish farmers. We lead with solution architecture, Kubernetes and DevOps, and IoT that holds up under real load...

    Top Services:

    • Staff Augmentation
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (25)

  • Sesen AI

    Turn AI Ambition Into Real Business Value

    Turn AI Ambition Into Real Business Value

    SESEN.AI is a specialist AI consultancy founded by Dr Berkan Sesen (DPhil, Artificial Intelligence, Oxford). We help organisations design, build, and deploy AI systems that deliver measurable commercial value. Before founding SESEN.AI, Berkan spent 15+ years in senior roles at UBS (Head of Algorithmic...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    Mildenhall, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Opinosis Analytics

    AI Strategy Consulting & Custom AI Development for Scalable, Sustainable Business Growth

    AI Strategy Consulting & Custom AI Development for Scalable, Sustainable Business Growth

    Opinosis Analytics is a top AI strategy consulting and implementation firm helping midmarket companies and enterprises design winning AI strategies, build custom generative AI and NLP solutions, and achieve lasting, measurable growth...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Sandy, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • DigiHost Tech Solutions

    Unleashing Boundless Digital Horizons: Weave Your Success With Us

    Unleashing Boundless Digital Horizons: Weave Your Success With Us

    DigiHost is your gateway to comprehensive digital marketing solutions. With a commitment to innovation and results, we're dedicated to fueling your business growth through strategic digital practices...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Reputation Management
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Mumbai, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Denorth LLC

    We Design Digital Products

    We Design Digital Products

    Denorth is a digital product design studio focused on clean, intuitive interfaces and practical design systems. We help companies shape clear user experiences, refine complex workflows, and support engineering with thoughtful, production ready design. With legal entities in Boston and Reykjavik, we partner...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Needham, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Nutz Technovation Private Limited

    Transforming Ideas Into Stunning Designs

    Transforming Ideas Into Stunning Designs

    Nutz Technovation privated limited is full-service digital and technology company focused on branding, design, web development and software solutions. We transforms ideas into impactful digital products that drive business growth and customer engagement...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Erode, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    4.9 4.9 (550)

  • Virtual BDC LLC

    Best Outsourced Virtual BDC Services Company USA

    Best Outsourced Virtual BDC Services Company USA

    A Virtual Business Development Center (BDC) is an outsourced team specializing in lead management, customer engagement, and sales support. Operating remotely, these professionals handle appointment scheduling, follow-ups, CRM management, and digital customer interactions boosting conversions while reducing...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Software Development
    Location
    Sugar Land, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Fishermen Labs

    Top Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality Agency

    Top Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality Agency

    An Immersive Media Agency specializing in the development of Extended Reality (XR, AR, VR, MR) experiences driving meaningful connections between brands & consumers. Our global team of skilled designers, artists, and developers craft creative narratives & experiences powered by emerging tech...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Culver City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Vivo Group

    We Create Websites That Drive Commercial Outcomes For Business.

    We Create Websites That Drive Commercial Outcomes For Business.

    Vivo Group, a Brisbane web design agency since 2010, crafts custom websites, mobile apps, and digital strategies. Our human-centred, user-research-driven approach delivers intuitive solutions for all businesses. Services: web design, development (WordPress, Symfony), apps, research...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Newstead, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (18)

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