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

1,954 Companies - Rankings updated: April 03, 2026

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  • ERP transformation firm, leveraging AI native frameworks with modular augmentation capabilities

    ERP transformation firm, leveraging AI native frameworks with modular augmentation capabilities

    Atigro is a proven ERP transformation firm, leveraging modular augmentation capabilities paired with AI-native frameworks.  [... view Atigro profile ]
    Location
    Vienna, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Data-Driven Online Marketing & Creative Company

    Data-Driven Online Marketing & Creative Company

    We offer data-driven web design, graphic design, Web App development, and digital marketing services with a creative and organized approach to digital development.  [... view Search Marketing Services profile ]
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • High-quality, cost-effective, full lifecycle solutions to complex software development projects.

    High-quality, cost-effective, full lifecycle solutions to complex software development projects.

    Offering IT, Software, and Chatbot Solutions. Macrosoft's professional development teams address the complete development lifecycle - from business process engineering and architecture design to system hosting and maintenance. Macrosoft maintains a leading edge in software technology allowing them to design  [... view Macrosoft profile ]
    Location
    Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • The #1 Event for DevOps, DevsecOps, and MLOPS

    The #1 Event for DevOps, DevsecOps, and MLOPS

    Manage one product or one million, with JFrog's software development solutions. They help companies focus on their day-to-day assignments, while JFrog takes care of the IT challenges.  [... view JFrog profile ]
    Location
    Sunnyvale, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Solve for today, evolve for tomorrow.

    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
  • Veteran-Owned Digital Marketing Company

    Veteran-Owned Digital Marketing Company

    Vetsweb offers clients a clever fusion of knowledgeable graphic designers and specialists in digital marketing.  [... view Vetsweb profile ]
    Location
    Katy, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Leading CMS & CaaS Experts

    The Leading CMS & CaaS Experts

    Our team is capable of fully architecting and managing development projects.  [... view Surfcode.io profile ]
    Location
    Stratham, New Hampshire
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
  • 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.  [... view OmbuLabs profile ]
    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Engage and Empower Your App Customers.

    Engage and Empower Your App Customers.

    We are a team of experts at Seven Hills Technology, building web and mobile applications for customers looking to grow their business with software and technology. Our unique ability to learn our client's business and understand their goals and challenges is what makes us the right partner to build your  [... view Seven Hills Technology profile ]
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Delivering World-Class Software at Startup Speed

    Delivering World-Class Software at Startup Speed

    Waker is a software and UX design company that empowers businesses of all sizes to deliver cutting-edge solutions. The agency offers comprehensive software support and maintenance services, ensuring sustained growth and client success. Waker strategizes and implements digital products that resonate with its  [... view Waker profile ]
    Location
    Columbus, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Tailored Staffing Solutions & Software Development

    Tailored Staffing Solutions & Software Development

    OpenArc is a top technology staffing and consulting company that creates immersive custom software solutions.  [... view OpenArc profile ]
    Location
    Warrendale, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Software Dev & Staffing Company

    Software Dev & Staffing Company

    We were established in 2003 as a software development (web/mobile) and staffing company, and have extensive experience in all phases of the development lifecycle, from design to development, software QA, and UI/UX.  [... view Creativa Studios profile ]
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • 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.  [... view Railsware profile ]
    Location
    West Hollywood, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Lanex Corporation - Tailor-made solutions for your business needs

    Lanex Corporation - Tailor-made solutions for your business needs

    Here at Lanex Corporation, we are a full-cycle software development service provider specializing in bespoke digital solutions for startups and companies globally. We build scalable and secure products designed to impact your brand and provide the best digital experience for your users.  [... view Lanex Corporation profile ]
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • A company specializing in design and development

    A company specializing in design and development

    King Tide is a design and development firm based in Los Angeles, CA. Our team is focused on delivering innovative solutions for brands and consumers. We have a passion for branding, design, technology, and impacting customer experiences through real-world brand and product development.  [... view King Tide profile ]
    Location
    West Hollywood, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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.  [... view Kromeon profile ]
    Location
    Solana Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • 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.  [... view Big Pixel profile ]
    Location
    Wake Forest, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Custom Software Solutions That Enhance Your Business

    Custom Software Solutions That Enhance Your Business

    At Solwey Consulting, we are a boutique agency that focuses on our customers' success by delivering excellent work. We understand that the solutions businesses need to function are often complex, which is why we work tirelessly to create simple, effective solutions that meet our clients' needs.  [... view Solwey Consulting profile ]
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • High-Quality Software Solutions

    High-Quality Software Solutions

    CT Software Solutions offers custom development using quick, dependable, and technologically sound techniques.  [... view CT Software Solutions profile ]
    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We Craft Software To Supercharge Proven Processes

    We Craft Software To Supercharge Proven Processes

    For companies that require unique solutions to problems or the automation of processes, we build software.  [... view SKYCATCHFIRE profile ]
    Location
    Canton, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Beautiful Products That Connect People

    Beautiful Products That Connect People

    Tesuji is a dynamic team of software design and development experts committed to bringing IT products to life, from augmented reality pet games to social platforms for live streaming. As a creative engineering and design agency, Tesuji prioritizes pragmatic construction, employing proven yet modern  [... view Tesuji profile ]
    Location
    Nevada City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We Help Our Clients Use Mobile, Web and AI Technologies To Transform Their Businesses.

    We Help Our Clients Use Mobile, Web and AI Technologies To Transform Their Businesses.

    Robots & Pencils was founded in 2009 with the then-contrarian belief that mobile technology would have a greater transformative impact than the Internet.  [... view Robots & Pencils profile ]
    Location
    Chagrin Falls, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Modern software development and automation studio.

    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
  • We Follow Best Practices To Build Exceptionally Reliable Custom Software

    We Follow Best Practices To Build Exceptionally Reliable Custom Software

    At Bamboo Software, LLC, our consultants specialize in helping businesses implement HL7 & healthcare data solutions in the cloud. We are dedicated to providing our clients with top-notch service.  [... view Bamboo Software profile ]
    Location
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Software Development Through On-Demand Teams

    Software Development Through On-Demand Teams

    As a tech talent platform, The Flock connects companies with skilled LATAM tech experts for projects worldwide. At our company, we pride ourselves on providing our clients with the best talent available to help them achieve their goals and grow their businesses.  [... view The Flock profile ]
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

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