Looking for a custom software development company for small businesses? We analyzed numerous client reviews, service scopes, and success stories to compile a list of the best software developers for small business. Browse our directory and customize your search by location, budget, team size, pricing, and other criteria to find the perfect fit for your business.

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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  • Purple, Rock, Scissors

    Empathy-Driven Strategy, Design & Technology

    Empathy-Driven Strategy, Design & Technology

    Purple, Rock, Scissors is an Orlando-based strategic creative agency that blends empathy, data and technology to design and develop digital products and immersive brand experiences. Since 2002, the multidisciplinary team has partnered with startups, global brands and cultural institutions to deliver...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • VR/AR
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
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    5.0 5.0 (13)

  • Pivale

    Tame Chaos Align Teams Lead Change

    Tame Chaos Align Teams Lead Change

    Pivale are a Digital Transformation Agency who work with senior leadership and executive teams to transform their websites, reduce maintenance costs, and improve security. Specializing in Drupal web and application development, Pivale are a one-stop-shop for building a realistic technical roadmap and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Bordon, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (11)

  • DataNorth AI

    Use the power of AI, today.

    Use the power of AI, today.

    Supercharge your business with DataNorth AI. We build custom AI solutions that automate repetitive tasks, cut operational costs, and solve labor shortages. Scale faster, boost efficiency, and future-proof your growth. Book your free AI consultation with our AI Experts today!...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Groningen, Netherlands
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (13)

  • SCM Champs

    SAP Digital Supply Chain Consulting Company

    SAP Digital Supply Chain Consulting Company

    SCM Champs is a specialized SAP consulting firm focused on digital supply chain transformation. They help businesses optimize logistics, planning, and operations using SAP solutions like IBP, EWM, TM, and S/4HANA, delivering efficiency and innovation across the supply chain...

    Top Services:

    • ERP Consulting
    • Software Development
    Location
    Wilmington, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $170/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Whereoware

    Digital Experience Consultancy That Helps You Crush Your Goals

    Digital Experience Consultancy That Helps You Crush Your Goals

    Whereoware is a digital agency specializing in email marketing, website design and development, mobile app design and development, search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC)...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    McLean, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $170/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    4.0 4.0 (12)

  • Valtira

    Delivering Digital Solutions. Solving Problems. Creating Value.

    Delivering Digital Solutions. Solving Problems. Creating Value.

    Complex business solutions are our area of expertise, and we can develop, create, and construct them for you. We have a deep interest in both the rapidly developing technological environment and the digital world in general. All of our work reflects this zeal to some degree or another. Valtira is a...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $170/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Byte Bot

    Talk To The People Who Build Your Software

    Talk To The People Who Build Your Software

    Custom software for businesses that have outgrown off-the-shelf tools. We're a small team of senior practitioners no account managers, no middlemen. When you talk to us, you're talking to the people building your software. React, Next.js, TypeScript, Python. Every engagement includes code, docs, training, and...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $170/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Iron Forge Development

    Verified Verified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    We Make the Finest Software, Period

    We Make the Finest Software, Period

    At Iron Forge precision, excellence, and loyalty are not just words. They embody who we are. We build software that stands the test of time...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • ERP Consulting
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    Location
    Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    4.6 4.6 (3)
    5.0 5.0 (5)

  • Embedded Engineering Solutions

    From Concept to Production Simplified

    From Concept to Production Simplified

    Embedded Engineering Solutions is a small efficient team of senior engineers specializing in firmware, embedded systems, hardware and software development. You work directly with egineers to bring your product idea to life without unnecessary costs and delays...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • IoT
    • AI Development
    • Wearables
    • Software Testing
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    Location
    Tempe, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Flower Press Interactive

    Insights, for better experiences.

    Insights, for better experiences.

    Flower Press Interactive designs and builds websites, apps, and platforms. We take early ideas and bring them into a user-validated, production-ready state. From marketing websites to internal systems, we turn complex problems into products worth building...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Medina, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Gwentech LLC

    Custom Electronic Product Development.

    Custom Electronic Product Development.

    Custom Electronic Product Development...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Software Development
    • IoT
    Location
    Sheffield, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • WD Strategies

    Helping Companies Establish & Expand Their Digital Footprint

    Helping Companies Establish & Expand Their Digital Footprint

    We help clients tackle a variety of business problems, from web design, marketing strategy + execution, to content creation...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Translation Services
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    Location
    Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (9)

  • Bezalel Lab®

    Nonprofit Tech that Doubles Donors

    Nonprofit Tech that Doubles Donors

    • Custom Websites • Custom CMS • Tailored Approach • Business Strategy Focused • In-house • SEO...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • CRM Consulting
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    Location
    Cumming, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (4)

  • Red Eagle Tech

    Bespoke software solutions for SMEs to work smarter and win more.

    Bespoke software solutions for SMEs to work smarter and win more.

    At Red Eagle Tech we provide bespoke software development services for small and medium enterprises. Our solutions help SMEs work smarter, win more and dominate their industry. Friendly London-based team, fixed-price projects, no contract tie-ins...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    5.0 5.0 (5)

  • Mystic Media

    Full Service - Mobile App, Software & Web Development Company

    Full Service - Mobile App, Software & Web Development Company

    Mystic Media is a full-service technology agency specializing in custom software, mobile app, web, and firmware development. Our experienced team works closely with startups, growing businesses, and enterprise organizations...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Sandy, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
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    4.3 4.3 (1)
    4.8 4.8 (29)

  • Intention Labs

    Intention Is Everything

    Intention Is Everything

    At Intention Labs, we're committed to authenticity in everything we do. We are proud to be an inclusive agency that is focused on the best experience for our clients and their customers...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Fusion92

    Driven by data. Informed by insight. Trademarked by craft.

    Driven by data. Informed by insight. Trademarked by craft.

    At Fusion92, we live for the stuff that nobody else can solve. With an eye toward true innovation, we give answers to the unanswerable. That means first of its kind media, creative, data and technology. Ideas that are data fueled and insight driven...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Video Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
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    4.3 4.3 (11)

  • FulcrumDigital

    Engineering Intelligent Digital Experiences.

    Engineering Intelligent Digital Experiences.

    Fulcrum Digital is a global digital transformation company that delivers AI-driven platforms, custom software, and industry-specific solutions to help enterprises accelerate innovation and scale efficiently...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Simpala

    It's Time To Simplify With Simpala

    It's Time To Simplify With Simpala

    Experienced UK-based Summit level Salesforce consultancy, implementing the technology required to meet your business vision. We have the capability to support and deliver on a complete and tailored Salesforce implementation, from concept to delivery...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Managed Services
    • Software Development
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (8)

  • Troy Web Consulting

    Leading Edge. Lasting Impact.

    Leading Edge. Lasting Impact.

    Troy Web Consulting is a trusted guide for organizations, delivering high-quality, practical software solutionscustom web apps, mobile apps, and websiteson time and on budget. We specialize in solving business challenges through custom tailored software development...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Testing
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    Location
    Cohoes, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $155/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    27 Projects Listed
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    4.9 4.9 (31)

  • Reed Dynamic

    Michigan Web Designers

    Michigan Web Designers

    Reed Dynamic, a web design company situated in Michigan, is an excellent option if you are searching for a local Ann Arbor web design and SEO professional. Reed Dynamic specializes in both areas. Working with a local company enables improved communication, the building of trust, and the creation of...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Whitmore Lake, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $155/hr
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    4.6 4.6 (14)

  • Eureka Software

    Creative Software Solutions

    Creative Software Solutions

    Were an Austin TX team of creatives, technologists, and engineers that thrives on building innovative digital experiences...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • IoT
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $155/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    3.7 3.7 (3)

  • Digital Silk

    Verified Verified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    Growing Brands Online

    Growing Brands Online

    Digital Silk builds custom websites, eCommerce platforms on Shopify and Magento, and software with AI and ERP integration. Its work has been featured on CNN, Bloomberg, and Reuters. Best fit for mid-market and enterprise brands needing a full-service web development and digital marketing partner...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    42 Projects Listed
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    4.9 4.9 (37)
    4.8 4.8 (53)

  • Groove Jones

    Award-Winning AR / VR / XR / AI / WebGl Experiences

    Award-Winning AR / VR / XR / AI / WebGl Experiences

    Groove Jones is an innovative technology company that specializes in creating AI/VR/AR software solutions for a wide range of industries, including advertising, entertainment, marketing, health, and training...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    26 Projects Listed
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    4.9 4.9 (18)
    4.6 4.6 (11)

  • Dotlogics Inc.

    Revenue-Focused Web Design & Development Agency

    Revenue-Focused Web Design & Development Agency

    We Build Websites That Function as Revenue Systems, Not Creative Assets. Dotlogics helps growth-focused companies turn their digital presence into a measurable driver of leads, conversions, and business growth...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed
    View Profile
    4.9 4.9 (16)
    5.0 5.0 (2)

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