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Best Software Developers for Small Business

5,162 Companies - Rankings updated: August 20, 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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  • Optimum Web

    Your Success Is Our Code.

    Your Success Is Our Code.

    Optimum Web delivers custom software, AI automation, and cybersecurity from Moldova since 1999. What sets us apart: 134 fixed-price services you can order online no hourly billing, no retainers. Prices from $79, delivery same-day to 7 days, 14-day warranty on everything. Our 30+ engineers specialize in...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Chișinău, Moldova
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (10)

  • Hyper-It Services LLC

    Doing IT Right!

    Doing IT Right!

    We are a small IT company expanding and working globally with diverse clients, from pizza restaurants to warehouses, even including government facilities. We are a one-stop shop for all your IT needs. Whether security, point-of-sale systems, or formatting your office for any technology-based needs, Hyper-IT...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Willow Springs, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $148/hr
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    3.0 3.0 (2)

  • Prototype Devshop

    Ready To Innovate?

    Ready To Innovate?

    Custom Software Development and Technology Consulting. Maximizing the chance of adoption for new technology involves a lot more then we think. Our team leverages 30+ years in building tech products to ensure the product being built gets to market, gets used, is attractive to investors, and is non-limiting in...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    Location
    Calgary, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • AMProtocols Labs

    Empowering Business With Intelligent Sollutions

    Empowering Business With Intelligent Sollutions

    We at AMProtocol Labs are keen on building out innovative SaaS solutions and custom software projects. Founded in January 2023 by Syed Anab Imam and Hassan Haider who are respectively experienced web developers with focus on building out industry standard SaaS products...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Karachi, Pakistan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • OmbuLabs

    A Result-Oriented Website Design and Development Specialists

    A Result-Oriented Website Design and Development Specialists

    We are a creative and agile team that creates lean software to expand your company...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Product Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    4.3 4.3 (6)

  • Enozom Software

    Web & Mobile Application and Software Dev

    Web & Mobile Application and Software Dev

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
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  • Codenzic Innovations

    Crafting Impact Strategy. Design. Code

    Crafting Impact Strategy. Design. Code

    Codenzic Innovations is a forward-thinking digital solutions company that transforms ideas into scalable technology through custom software, web platforms, and smart business systems. Blending innovation with strategy, it empowers businesses to streamline operations, enhance digital presence, and accelerate...

    Top Services:

    • CRM Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • IT Services
    • Software Development
    • DevOps Consulting
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    Location
    Ernakulam, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • HollowCore

    No Tech Beyond Us.

    No Tech Beyond Us.

    We are an IT, software, and marketing agency focused on e-commerce, restaurant branding and marketing, and large-scale web and mobile application development...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Borough Green, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Mobiddiction

    We create tech but speak human.

    We create tech but speak human.

    From enterprise software solutions and innovative custom maps featuring intuitive wayfinding, to cutting-edge AR and VR experiences, we specialise in crafting transformative technology...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Software Testing
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    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    4.9 4.9 (19)

  • Noseberry Digitals

    The growth engine for real estate & PropTech operators

    The growth engine for real estate & PropTech operators

    Noseberry Digitals is a full-stack design and development agency built only for real estate and PropTech. We deliver brand, websites, software, CRM, mobile apps, marketing, SEO and AI to 100+ operators across 14+ countries...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Greater Noida, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    4.9 4.9 (13)

  • Webitlab

    Idea Plan Build Grow

    Idea Plan Build Grow

    AI-Powered SaaS UX & Product Design Studio delivering scalable enterprise platforms, dashboard systems, AI-assisted experiences, and modern web/mobile solutions. Specialized in UX strategy, product architecture, React, Shopify, Laravel & WordPress ecosystem...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Punjab Nagar, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $12/hr
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • Lexogrine

    Leading AI Software Development & Consulting

    Leading AI Software Development & Consulting

    Lexogrine is a premier AI agent development company and web and mobile software company specializing in AI development, React, React Native, and Node.js development...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Cybersecurity
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Krakow, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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  • HighCircl

    Build Faster With Top Talent

    Build Faster With Top Talent

    Hire verified senior software engineers from Europe. HighCircl vets the top 10% for technical skill, communication, and ownership so you get matched with the right developer in days, not weeks...

    Top Services:

    • Staff Augmentation
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Testing
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    Location
    Camas, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Boro Dev Agency

    Providing Custom AI Software Solutions & Fractional Tech Leadership

    Providing Custom AI Software Solutions & Fractional Tech Leadership

    Boro Dev Agency helps non-technical founders turn ideas into working software fast. We combine fractional tech leadership with a vetted network of 750+ developers, designers, and AI specialists to deliver high-quality prototypes, apps, and automationson time, on budget, and built to scale. Transparent, fast...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Rockvale, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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  • Ambitious Solutions

    Do what you do best and outsource the rest!

    Do what you do best and outsource the rest!

    Bringing Ideas to Life, Modernising Systems & Automating Business Solutions. Whether you are a startup building a software product from the ground up, or an established company seeking to improve legacy systems and automate processes, we provide the expertise to turn your challenges into powerful solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • ECM Consulting
    • Mobile App Development
    • Managed Services
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    Location
    Skopje, Macedonia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
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  • Luminex

    Modern Mainframe Data Solutions

    Modern Mainframe Data Solutions

    The most demanding business situations can be satisfied by Luminex's comprehensive line of products. Starting with our Mainframe Data Interchange product line, the only one of its type to truly combine Mainframe and open systems storage technologies, which is the fastest virtual tape solution in the world and...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    Location
    Riverside, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • AgileSoftLabs

    AI-Native Solutions That Deliver Real Business Outcomes

    AI-Native Solutions That Deliver Real Business Outcomes

    AgileSoftLabs is an AI-native technology agency helping businesses grow through intelligent software, automation, and scalable digital products. We design custom web and mobile applications, autonomous AI agents, cloud systems, and next-gen solutions for healthcare, fintech, eCommerce, and modern enterprises...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Software Testing
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Puducherry, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $39/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    4.9 4.9 (26)

  • EltexSoft

    Senior Web, Mobile & AI Engineering

    Senior Web, Mobile & AI Engineering

    Boutique studio of senior engineers building web, mobile, and AI products since 2015. We embed as a long-term extension of your team and ship code that lasts. 5.0 on Clutch, top 1% on Upwork...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Software Testing
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Create Neptune

    Bringing your idea to life.

    Bringing your idea to life.

    We founded Create Neptune in 2015, but it was really born back when our founders were two video-game-loving kids who grew up on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. Since founding Create Neptune we have built edutainment games for some of the largest educational institutions in the world, digital pharmaceuticals...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • VR/AR
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    White Plains, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • TCGen Inc

    Make Better Decisions Faster

    Make Better Decisions Faster

    We help global organizations improve product management, scale their development teams, accelerate new product introduction (NPI), and innovate more effectively...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    Location
    Menlo Park, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    5.0 5.0 (9)

  • SCode

    Designed for scalability. Built for impact.

    Designed for scalability. Built for impact.

    Since 2020, we have been engaged in the development of enterprise-level web applications, along with data analytics and management solutions. Our technology has been successfully implemented in over 30 projects across Europe, primarily within the media, energy, and logistics sectors...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • eCommerce Development
    • Staff Augmentation
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    Location
    Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (6)

  • Scalix Enterprise Solution LLP

    Scale Faster & Smarter

    Scale Faster & Smarter

    Where ambitious businesses meet limitless technology. We're the growth catalyst for companies ready to break through their technical ceiling. Specializing in high-impact digital transformation, we turn your boldest scaling challenges into streamlined success stories. Our Sweet Spot: Taking fast-moving...

    Top Services:

    • ERP Consulting
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Mumbai, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $28/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
    View Profile

  • Whitecap Canada

    Custom software solutions to propel your business into the future

    Custom software solutions to propel your business into the future

    Whitecap Canada | Custom Software. Real Results. Canadian Made...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    4.8 4.8 (21)

  • kromeon

    Tailored Software Development Solutions

    Tailored Software Development Solutions

    We offer the best software development services for companies of all sizes, including mobile app development, SaaS platforms, cloud-based services, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    Location
    Solana Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    5.0 5.0 (11)

  • Big Pixel

    US-Based Design & Development Company

    US-Based Design & Development Company

    The client's vision is kept front and center throughout the project by design-infused development...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    Location
    Wake Forest, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    View Profile
    5.0 5.0 (14)

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