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

4,379 Companies - Rankings updated: August 21, 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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  • 3axTech

    Amazing-Artistic-Advancement.

    Amazing-Artistic-Advancement.

    3AX shines as a top digital tech agency, leading in software, web development, and mobile apps. We craft strategies centered on your brand's success...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Development
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Software Testing
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    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
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  • App Design

    Apps to transform your Big Idea into a Market Ready Solution.

    Apps to transform your Big Idea into a Market Ready Solution.

    An award-winning Irish mobile app development and design company, Galway based App Design is a leading firm in a competitive marketplace. Developing customised software solutions for organisations worldwide. Start-ups, State Agencies, and some of the world's largest enterprises trust us to design and develop...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Galway, Ireland
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
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    4.3 4.3 (3)

  • Codeingil

    No. 1 Web Design & Development Company in Thiruvallur.

    No. 1 Web Design & Development Company in Thiruvallur.

    Codeingil, is an startup web design and development company in Thiruvallur. Offering web designing in very affordable price in AVADI. We also provide ecommerce system & Customer Relationship Management System (CRMS)...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Tiruvallur, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Fuse Web B.V.

    You worry about the business, let us handle the IT.

    You worry about the business, let us handle the IT.

    We turn complex web challenges into powerful business solutions. As Laravel and Next.js specialists, we engineer high-performance applications that scale with your ambitions. No corporate fluff just enthusiastic, experienced developers delivering tailor-made software that works. When growing businesses need...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • DevOps Consulting
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    Location
    The Hague, Netherlands
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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  • App Vertices

    Engineering Digital Excellence

    Engineering Digital Excellence

    We provide end-to-end solutions in App Development, Web Development, Cloud Services, Business Intelligence & Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence. Our services are designed to help businesses streamline operations, make data-driven decisions, and stay competitive through modern, scalable, and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Wearables
    • IoT
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    Location
    Richmond, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • The Wolf Marketing

    Where Marketing Means Expansion

    Where Marketing Means Expansion

    Supercharge your brand's success with The Wolf Marketing, your go-to source for top-tier digital marketing services in the US, Canada, and other parts of the world. We're not just a team; we're digital storytellers, design virtuosos, and business growth enthusiasts rolled into one. From crafting eye-catching...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Ottawa, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $56/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    2.3 2.3 (1)
    4.6 4.6 (20)

  • Merto Software Solutions

    Unlock Your Digital Potential.

    Unlock Your Digital Potential.

    Discover Merto Software Solutions, a trusted UK-based company specialising in software development, web design, mobile apps, and custom workflows. Let us transform your business...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Windsor, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $56/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    5.0 5.0 (5)

  • Apptension

    Apptension helps brands, investors and innovators build their digital products.

    Apptension helps brands, investors and innovators build their digital products.

    Apptension is a creative product studio focused on crafting innovative experiences and delivering cutting-edge tech to our partners. We work with founders, investors, and creative agencies to help them bring uncommon ideas to the market. Among our clients - plenty of early-stage startups, as well as...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • VR/AR
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Poznan, Poland
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $58/hr
    Portfolios Count
    30 Projects Listed
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    4.7 4.7 (6)
    4.9 4.9 (18)

  • Ultimate Software

    Ultimate Software - Web & App Development & IT Consulting

    Ultimate Software - Web & App Development & IT Consulting

    We are a US (California) based company servicing clients all around the globe. We guarantee that we will underbid the lowest bid you receive for any large software development project...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    Location
    Torrance, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $58/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (21)

  • InternetStars Agency

    Web&Mobile Apps

    Web&Mobile Apps

    At InternetStars Agency, we specialize in leveraging cutting-edge technology to provide businesses with complete mobile app solutions. From eCommerce platforms to marketing strategies and everything in between, we can be your definitive guide on the path towards truly revolutionary innovation...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • DevOps Consulting
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Łódź, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $59/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • KZD Solutions

    Where efficiency Meets Scalability

    Where efficiency Meets Scalability

    KZD Solutions is rated a number 1 software development firm based in South Africa, delivering high-impact digital solutions from concept to launch. We specialize in custom enterprise applications, scalable web and mobile platforms, and intelligent automation tailored to your business. Known for our...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Durban, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $59/hr
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    4.9 4.9 (13)

  • AuraTek

    Where Innovation Meets Intelligence

    Where Innovation Meets Intelligence

    Auratek is a custom software and AI engineering company working with startups, SMBs, and enterprises worldwide. We build AI agents, chatbots, and automation systems alongside web, mobile, and enterprise applications - taking products from MVP to full scale...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Software Testing
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Lahore, Pakistan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $59/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (45)

  • Snotor

    Delivering results. Efficiently and effectively

    Delivering results. Efficiently and effectively

    Snotor is a Web and Mobile Application Development company that helps you enhance the value of your business, reach your strategic goals, and win the market. With 16 years of experience and 450+ projects delivered we have helped many companies across various industries to conduct their digital shift...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Staff Augmentation
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    Location
    Riga, Latvia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    40 Projects Listed
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    4.9 4.9 (29)
    4.6 4.6 (54)

  • ELEK+RIK

    High Voltage Code Since 2010

    High Voltage Code Since 2010

    ELEK+RIK: Web App Development, Mobile App Development for iOS & Android, AI Integration & Development Experts for Long-Term US Projects since 2010...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Blockchain
    • VR/AR
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    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    18 Projects Listed
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    4.9 4.9 (19)
    5.0 5.0 (4)

  • Axisbits GmbH

    The software studio for businesses that want to build, automate and scale.

    The software studio for businesses that want to build, automate and scale.

    Axisbits is a specialized software studio for digital platforms. We help businesses test digital offerings faster, operate them reliably and scale them with purpose. Our approach: think like investors, build like engineers, act like entrepreneurs...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Zürich, Switzerland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (14)
    5.0 5.0 (22)

  • WisdmLabs

    We do everything WordPress!

    We do everything WordPress!

    WisdmLabs specializes in building high-performing eCommerce websites on top of WooCommerce. We are one of the few WooCommerce Development Companies worldwide to be certified as a Platinum Level WooExpert and the only Subscription Migration Partners with WooCommerce...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Newark, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (11)

  • Atomsix Studio

    A Global Design & Development Studio creating digital products with heart & brain.

    A Global Design & Development Studio creating digital products with heart & brain.

    Atomsix Studio is a Global Design & Development Studio that solves complex problems for 500 Fortune companies and upcoming rising startups...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    15 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (8)
    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • dev.family

    We develop complex services and solutions for startups.

    We develop complex services and solutions for startups.

    Building MVPs and scaling solutions for FoodTech & Retail startups since 2015...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Branding
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    Location
    Addison, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    20 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (8)

  • Merixstudio

    AI-augmented software development for digital products, data-rich platforms & IoT

    AI-augmented software development for digital products, data-rich platforms & IoT

    AI-augmented software development for digital products, data-rich platforms & IoT for mid-size & enterprise businesses. Visit www.merixstudio.com for more details on our skills, agile teams' capabilities, and engagement models...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • IoT
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    Location
    Poznan, Poland
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
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    4.6 4.6 (7)
    4.9 4.9 (36)

  • Melonbyte

    Got a great idea? Let's turn it into a juicy app!

    Got a great idea? Let's turn it into a juicy app!

    Melonbyte is a specialized web development firm that specializes in providing businesses with innovative solutions to reach the next level. The company provides a vast array of services, including SaaS solutions, custom web development, Laravel & VueJS development, API integration and development, automation...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    Location
    Bucharest, Romania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (6)

  • ParallelStaff

    Nearshore & Offshore IT Outsourcing Experts

    Nearshore & Offshore IT Outsourcing Experts

    ParallelStaff is an IT outsourcing partner helping tech leaders scale fast with pre-vetted Nearshore and Offshore developers. We deliver top-tier talent in 10 days or less, backed by guarantees for performance, security, and cultural alignment...

    Top Services:

    • Staff Augmentation
    • IT Services
    • Software Development
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (6)

  • Aegas

    Bespoke blockchain solution

    Bespoke blockchain solution

    We specialize in bespoke blockchain solutions, Web3 technology, and decentralized applications, empowering businesses to thrive in the digital age...

    Top Services:

    • Blockchain
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Newark, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
    View Profile
    4.7 4.7 (5)

  • Glenndilen Digital

    Over 10+ Years Experience In eCommerce.

    Over 10+ Years Experience In eCommerce.

    Worthing, West Sussex-based Glenndilen Digital is a high-quality, reputable, and local web designer and developer. We are dedicated to providing the utmost quality website design, development, and maintenance services to our customers. We utilize cutting-edge web technologies to build aesthetically pleasing...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Worthing, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.8 4.8 (5)
    4.7 4.7 (49)

  • BearPlus

    Make Happiness Happen

    Make Happiness Happen

    Bearplus is an award-winning digital agency specializing in branding, websites, products, and systems development, helping worldwide businesses and startups transform visions into results-driven digital products...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    St Leonards, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
    View Profile
    4.8 4.8 (5)

  • DeepInspire

    Fintech Software Development Services

    Fintech Software Development Services

    DeepInspire is a boutique software development company with a focus on fintech software development, offering services such as IT consulting, technical due diligence, digital transformation, product development, MVP development, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Lviv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    15 Projects Listed
    View Profile
    4.7 4.7 (4)
    5.0 5.0 (40)

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