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Best Software Developers for Small Business

4,379 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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  • Innovena AS

    Modern Web & AI Solutions for Business Growth.

    Modern Web & AI Solutions for Business Growth.

    At Innovena, we provide modern web and AI solutions designed to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Our expert team, each with over a decade of experience, has successfully delivered tailored solutions for global brands like Coca-Cola and Porsche, as well as innovative startups...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Oslo, Norway
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $136/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Tayfusion

    An ethical web and database solutions provider

    An ethical web and database solutions provider

    Tayfusion is an award-winning Database Design & Digital Transformation Consultancy. We are an ethical solutions provider. We play fair and never act in a way that is contrary to the best interests of our clients...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • ERP Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
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    Location
    Dundee, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Appmeisterei

    Agentur für App Entwicklung

    Agentur für App Entwicklung

    Appmeisterei stands as a stalwart digital development company, specializing in crafting mobile applications and web solutions with over 25 years of industry experience. Our journey spans a quarter-century, marked by a steadfast commitment to innovation and excellence in the digital sphere. We bring...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • IoT
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Regensburg, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • JG AI Research & Development Pvt Ltd

    Aimed Towards Future

    Aimed Towards Future

    JG AI Research & Development is a technology-driven company focused on building scalable AI solutions, autonomous agents, and enterprise software systems. By combining research-grade expertise with agile engineering and cloud infrastructure, it helps businesses accelerate innovation, improve efficiency, and...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Cybersecurity
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    Location
    Ahmedabad, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • ByteLaunch

    Launching Ideas, Transforming Businesses

    Launching Ideas, Transforming Businesses

    ByteLaunch specializes in custom software development, empowering businesses to bring innovative ideas to life through technology...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    Location
    San Juan Capistrano, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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  • Hooman Studio

    Design for Humans

    Design for Humans

    Hooman is a digital studio that blends bold ideas with beautiful, human-first design. We specialize in websites, apps, and brand experiences that feel simple, smart, and just right. Whether you're building from scratch or leveling up, we turn complex ideas into intuitive products people actually enjoy using...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
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    Location
    West Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (36)

  • Ivaldi ApS

    IT solutions for your company

    IT solutions for your company

    Not two customers are the same, and therefore the solution is never the same either. We don't believe that all customers and projects fit into the same boxes. Different challenges, goals, and values require different solutions. That's why the core of our IT and web agency is to create tailored digital...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • IT Services
    • CRM Consulting
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    Location
    Hørning, Denmark
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $144/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (8)

  • Codal

    Verified Verified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    Accelerating growth through cutting-edge, data-driven strategies and solutions

    Accelerating growth through cutting-edge, data-driven strategies and solutions

    Codal is an award-winning design and development consultancy helping enterprises solve complex challenges and accelerate growth with data-driven digital solutions. Our global team delivers expertise in digital transformation, eCommerce, UX/UI, product strategy, analytics, and AI...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (7)
    4.2 4.2 (17)

  • Anvixa

    Our Reach If Global, Our Focus Is Local.

    Our Reach If Global, Our Focus Is Local.

    Anvixa crafts world-leading mobile apps & web experiences, blending talent, innovation, and cutting-edge technology...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    St. Cloud, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Code Conspirators

    System Integration. Business Process Optimization. Marketing Automation. Web. Search. Social.

    System Integration. Business Process Optimization. Marketing Automation. Web. Search. Social.

    Technology impacts every aspect of business, and when used strategically, can bring dramatic improvement to an organization's challenges. We provide a robust catalog of digital services to meet the high standards of discerning clients and the demands of an ever-changing technology landscape...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
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    4.6 4.6 (9)

  • Baha Agency

    Integrated Technology Solutions

    Integrated Technology Solutions

    Working together to solve your challenges!...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Canberra, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    4.6 4.6 (10)

  • The SilverLogic

    Let's build amazing technology together

    Let's build amazing technology together

    Turning ideas into impact since 2012, The SilverLogic (TSL) powers 200+ success stories with elite engineering, AI, and automation. We dont just build software, we craft scalable solutions that drive growth, speed, and results your business can measure...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Boca Raton, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (12)

  • Aidan James Agency

    We Are Creators

    We Are Creators

    Aidan James is a creative agency that brings brands and people together with a multidisciplinary approach, combining strategy and creativity to build brand experiences...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    El Paso, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (12)

  • UX Team

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    Custom Software Design Human-Centered Evidence-Driven

    Custom Software Design Human-Centered Evidence-Driven

    UX Team delivers AI-assisted UX research, design systems, and software development for enterprise and SaaS clients like Nestlé, Morgan Stanley, and Fiserv. Its 100% US-based team reports a 90% repeat client rate. Best fit for enterprises needing a dedicated UX partner for complex software products...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
    Location
    Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    17 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (8)

  • 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)

  • Goji Labs

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    An Award-Winning Agency That Builds It Right

    An Award-Winning Agency That Builds It Right

    Goji Labs builds custom web and mobile apps, AI-powered products, and digital platforms for startups and nonprofits, with clients like WWF and WHO. It serves healthcare, fintech, and media verticals. A practical fit for early-stage startups and mission-driven organizations needing a product partner...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Portfolios Count
    19 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (91)
    4.9 4.9 (57)

  • Scaleup Consulting

    Founder-Led Software Engineering for Startups, Scaleups & Marketplaces

    Founder-Led Software Engineering for Startups, Scaleups & Marketplaces

    Scaleup Consulting is a Sydney-based technology consultancy helping startup founders and small businesses build, scale, and ship software products. Founder-led by Technical Director Jayen Ashar with senior engineers on every project from day one no junior handoffs...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Software Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Haymarket, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
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    4.7 4.7 (4)

  • DotTrend

    Our team can bring your ideas to life on any platform and on any scale.

    Our team can bring your ideas to life on any platform and on any scale.

    DotTrend President Wayne Bui had more than a decade of experience in the tech industry before he launched his web design and software development agency in 2004...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Phidev

    Empowering Businesses To Flourish Through Effective Technology

    Empowering Businesses To Flourish Through Effective Technology

    At Phidev, we partner with businesses and entrepreneurs who recognize the transformative power of technology, and understand how the web and mobile devices are changing the way we live and conduct business. Our approach is to collaborate with clients, gaining a deep understanding of their unique business...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    El Paso, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (8)

  • Railsware

    Railsware - A software development agency

    Railsware - A software development agency

    We're a software development agency that builds products that scale. Our engineering-first culture and product-minded approach have powered success stories like Calendlythe scheduling platform that revolutionized meetings for millions...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • DevOps Consulting
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    Location
    West Hollywood, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    4.6 4.6 (20)

  • Shortcut Sweden

    Cutting-Edge Mobile App Solutions

    Cutting-Edge Mobile App Solutions

    We have defined the frontier of mobile solutions with a dual understanding of user behavior and technological opportunities...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Stockholm, Sweden
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Buildfire

    Build Beautiful Native Mobile Applications for Your Business Without Coding a Single Thing

    Build Beautiful Native Mobile Applications for Your Business Without Coding a Single Thing

    Developing and deploying your own customized mobile app may seem like a daunting task, but with Buildfire, it's easier than you think. With over 10 years of experience, we've successfully built over thousands of apps, saving our clients a total of hundreds of thousands in development costs...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Product Design
    Location
    Bend, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    3.4 3.4 (42)

  • SeeSaw Labs

    Bringing Ambitious Concepts To Life

    Bringing Ambitious Concepts To Life

    At SeeSaw Labs, our team transforms tedious tasks into streamlined experiences. We believe that thoughtful design and collaboration can have an immense impact on improving lives while working towards strategic business goals. Our simple yet effective solutions offer a dynamic approach to problem solving with...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Touch To

    We Are Your Outsourced Innovation Team

    We Are Your Outsourced Innovation Team

    Touch To is an Austin-based development and design consultancy, providing innovative solutions to technically challenging initiatives for enterprises, SMBs, startups, and nonprofits. With expertise in UX/UI design, full-stack web and mobile development, interactive installations, hardware/software...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • BPO
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Mayven Studios

    Tailor Made Software for You!

    Tailor Made Software for You!

    Mayven Studios is a reliable software design and engineering partner that offers the expertise to help businesses develop and scale successful digital products and experiences. Our impressive client list includes companies such as Segment, Facebook, Mixpanel, Andreessen Horowitz, and Airbnb, among others...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    5.0 5.0 (5)

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