Best Software Developers for Small Business

7 Companies - Rankings updated: April 04, 2026

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  • Five Jars

    DIGITAL. CREATIVITY. EXPERIENCE.

    FULL-CYCLE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS AGENCY  [... see all Five Jars reviews ]
    Location
    Arlington, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed

    Five Jars Services

    • Web Design
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • UI/UX Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • CRM Consulting
    • Digital Strategy
    • Mobile App Development
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    Clients and Projects

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    • Digital Signage
      Software Development Project Digital Signage
    • Amazon Alexa Skill
      Software Development Project Amazon Alexa Skill
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    Five Jars Reviews & Testimonials

    • Jake Mackay
      Jake Mackay Founder at Print Shoppe
      4.7★
      Software Development Review from Jake Mackay

      For quite a long time we took orders by e-mail or personally from customers. It took a lot of time, as we either made layouts by hand or printed them according to the vague requirements of clients. All these difficulties have pushed us to take a step towards the digital transformation of our business. The team of Five Jars has developed a frontend and backend for our web tool to create print layouts. The team is not afraid to take on difficult tasks!

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    • Anthony North
      Anthony North Owner at E-learning platform
      5.0★
      Responsive Review from Anthony North

      I was looking for companies that had experience with large educational platforms. There are some really big players in the eLearning market in Five Jars' portfolio, so I trusted their development experience. After all our platform has become more attractive to users. Over the past year, we have noticed a significant increase in daily visits, so much so that we even had to change hosting. Five Jars helped us with that too!

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    • Colin Knox
      Colin Knox Founder at Philadelphia Event Producers
      5.0★
      Small Business Review from Colin Knox

      I'm satisfied with the MVP we've done with the Five Jars team. I am currently looking for an investor for this project. I love working with professionals when I don't have to dive into a whole area that I don't know. Working with the Five Jars was a real partnership where the other side fulfilled their obligations without my constant checks.

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    • George Washington's Mount Vernon
    • Council for Exceptional Children
    • YMCA of the North
    • Spooky Nook Sports
    • Montana NSF EPSCoR
    • YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
    • YMCA of Greater Brandywine
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    4.8 4.8 (12)
    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Orases

    Custom Software to Reach Your Vision

    We create custom software solutions that transform your process, empower your people, and help you reach your vision. Our team of experts partner with you in a radically transparent process to understand your unique needs, then build a powerful software solution that is scalable, efficient, and cost  [... see all Orases reviews ]
    Location
    Arlington, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Orases Services

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Big Data Analytics
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
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    Clients and Projects

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    • Mobile App Development
      App Development Project Mobile App Development
    • Services .NET Software Development
      .Net Development Project Services .NET Software Development
    • Application Support
      App Development Project Application Support
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    Orases Reviews & Testimonials

    • Jonathan Gessert
      Jonathan Gessert CEO at 321 Web Marketing
      5.0★
      Software Development Review from Jonathan Gessert

      We partnered with Orases to develop and maintain a multi-tenant workflow management system and customer portal, tailored to streamline our customers and internal team's creation processes. Our previous systems used dated technologies, but Orases stepped in with a PHP and React solution that transformed how we plan, write, edit, review, and publish content at substantial scale. The system now fully supports our end-to-end workflow, allowing for seamless collaboration across teams while significantly improving overall efficiency.Orases exceeded our expectations by delivering a demo in just six months, with the full application live within eight months. Their attention to detail, consistent communication, and ability to stay on schedule were remarkable throughout the project. Their project management approach was highly effective, ensuring that every stage of development was completed with precision and aligned with our needs.The results have been outstanding. The new system has enabled us to increase productivity, handle more complex projects, and reduce the time spent in content quality assurance and client feedback loops. This has directly contributed to our companys growth and enhanced our ability to scale operations efficiently.What stood out most was Orases's methodical and thoughtful approach. They took the time to deeply understand our goals and delivered a solution that met both our immediate needs and long-term business objectives. Their commitment to excellence and alignment with our vision truly made a difference.Working with Orases has been an incredible experience, and their ability to provide innovative solutions, paired with their outstanding teamwork, has been a major asset. We look forward to continued collaborations with their talented team.

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    • Tiffany Thomas
      Tiffany Thomas Review from Google
      5.0★

      Tiffany Thomas's Review Sourced from Google

      Working with Orases has been a game-changer. From day one, they understood our goals and challenges, then delivered a custom solution that streamlined our operations, improved the customer experience, and helped grow our bottom line.

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    • Nema Semnani
      Nema Semnani Review from Google
      5.0★

      Nema Semnani's Review Sourced from Google

      I'm way overdue in leaving this review. The team at Orases are the best in the biz when it comes to all aspects of app/software development, especially AI software dev. They've been instrumental in helping guide us through the ever-changing landscape of AI, since it definitely feels like if we blink, what we thought was cutting-edge in AI, becomes "old news." Orases helps us stay ahead of the curve...plus on a personal level, they're a genuine joy to work with. Highly recommend!

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • NFL Foundation
    • MLB Pitch, Hit & Run
    • NFL Flag Football
    • NFL Punt, Pass & Kick
    • K2M
    • Mental Health Association
    • José Andrés
    • Academy90
    • American Society of Interior Designers
    • American Kidney Fund
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    4.3 4.3 (1)
    4.9 4.9 (35)

  • Soft Does

    Custom Software That Works in the Real World

    SoftDoes builds custom software, AI, and web applications for mid-market companies that need enterprise-grade results without the overhead of an in-house team. U.S.-based leadership. Full IP ownership. No lock-in.  [... view Soft Does profile ]
    Location
    Arlington, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    Soft Does Services

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Blockchain
    • Software Testing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Big Data Analytics
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    Clients and Projects

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    • Custom Finance Platform for Healthcare Practice
      Software Development Project for Health Care Company Custom Finance Platform for Healthcare Practice
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    • Altera
    • Brizacorp
    • Color and Harmony
    • FMY Orthodontics
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  • Inclusion Cloud

    Tech Outsourcing Services: Powering Futures

    Accelerate your path to digital business with our vetted tech talent.  [... view Inclusion Cloud profile ]
    Location
    Arlington, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249

    Inclusion Cloud Services

    • Software Development
    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • eCommerce Development
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    • Salesforce
    • Oracle
    • YPF
    • Arcor
    • Coca-Cola
    • Mercedes-Benz
    • SAP
    • Nestle
    • Mastercard
    • McCain
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  • Excella

    Solve for today, evolve for tomorrow.

    Offering Software Development Services. Excella is a technology company, which helps leading organizations in realizing their future through the power of technology. Problem solvers, collaborators, guides, pioneers, and creative thinkers - they know their talent and background makes them better technologists.  [... view Excella profile ]
    Location
    Arlington, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499

    Excella Services

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
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    Excella Reviews & Testimonials

    • Paige Tester
      Paige Tester Review from Google
      5.0★

      Paige Tester's Review Sourced from Google

      I've had the pleasure of working with Excella as they help our company become more agile. They're great to work with and really know what they're doing. I'm happy we found them!

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    • eCommerce Industry
    • Government Industry
    • Nonprofit Industry
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    4.7 4.7 (30)

  • BuildLab

    Modern software development and automation studio.

    We develop everything from fully-coded custom applications to no-code automations using a variety of tools and expertise.  [... view BuildLab profile ]
    Location
    Arlington, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    BuildLab Services

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
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    BuildLab Reviews & Testimonials

    • Tess T
      Tess T Review from Google
      5.0★

      Tess T's Review Sourced from Google

      I had a great experience working with Mike and Ryan of BuildLab—would definitely recommend and I look forward to working with them again in the future!

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    • Schia Hart
      Schia Hart Review from Google
      5.0★

      Schia Hart's Review Sourced from Google

      Mike did a great job getting the foundation of what I wanted set up, and he provided lots of tips that would enable me to "DIY" it (and save money) in the future for some tasks. He even made demo videos for me, and was very knowledgeable about various tools and what would work best for what I needed. In general, he understood what I was asking for and was able to translate my non-tech requests into actionable technical deliverables. I appreciated that we were able to be productive considering our schedules were very different. There is a real possibility that I would hire Mike again in the near future for additional work.

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    • Daniel Reisch
      Daniel Reisch Review from Google
      5.0★

      Daniel Reisch's Review Sourced from Google

      I've been happy working with Mike, who manages an API for us. It's good to get this out of our head! He's been responsive and helpful. Not much more you can ask for!

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    • Altius Learning
    • Number 1 Sons
    • ThinkThru
    • Makerpad
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    5.0 5.0 (6)

  • Unstuck Labs

    Building High-Performing Mobile & Web Apps

    We steer top-tier brands and early-stage startups toward providing their customers with cutting-edge digital design, web, and mobile experiences.  [... view Unstuck Labs profile ]
    Location
    Arlington, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Unstuck Labs Services

    • Mobile App Development
    • Branding
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
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    Unstuck Labs Reviews & Testimonials

    • Seth Banks
      Seth Banks Review from Google
      5.0★

      Seth Banks's Review Sourced from Google

      Amazing group of advisors and experts. Was invited from a friend to attend an event and the value walking away was tremendous. Thanks Unstuck Labs!

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    • Ximena Segovia
      Ximena Segovia Review from Google
      5.0★

      Ximena Segovia's Review Sourced from Google

      Unstuck Labs team has been so professional on our interactions, especially during their Unstuck Tuesdays sessions! Feels like chatting with friends who happen to be total pros. 🙌🏼 Their advice was spot-on and totally helped me on my project!!If you want to experience their awesome vibe, I highly recommend joining their Tuesday sessions! You won't be disappointed 😊

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    • Fahd Malik
      Fahd Malik Review from Google
      5.0★

      Fahd Malik's Review Sourced from Google

      Really easy to talk to and work along with. Helped me develop and scale a web application. Team is responsive and able to provide deliverables on a timely manner.

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    • Rooam
    • Traxyl
    • Visajump
    • MyBuzz
    • iEatz
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    4.9 4.9 (28)

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