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
1,953 Companies - Rankings updated: April 02, 2026
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Founded in 2016, WestLink is a Colorado-based digital product development studio, providing product development and strategy consulting services for companies across the US. Get in touch - we'd be excited to see how we can help! [... see all WestLink reviews ]- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Software Outsourcing & Development | 500+ Active Clients
Founded in 2009 by Nacho de Marco and Paul AzorÃn, BairesDev provides top 1% tech talent to a range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. [... see all BairesDev reviews ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Accelerate Your Roadmap & Drive Innovation
At Rootstrap, we help companies scale people, processes, and products through outcome-driven development. We’ve helped launch more than 750+ digital products with more than 100 million combined downloads. [... see all Rootstrap reviews ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $87/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
An Award-Winning Agency With 13 Years of Expertise
Red Collar digital agency was founded in 2011, now the team consists of 100+ experts. Our two main service lines are web design and end-to-end development. We were announced the best agency in the world in 2017 and 2019 by CSS Design Awards and have twice won the Webby, the 'Oscar' of the Internet. [... see all Red Collar reviews ]- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
Enjoy Your Coffee While Were Building Your App!
Open source contributors as guarantee of product delivery, 5+ years of technical niche expertise (Angular, React Native, Ionic, Node.js). [... see all 2muchcoffee reviews ]- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
Recommended by 96% CEO, CTO and COO Globally
At SPEC INDIA, we are Empowering businesses with AI in the digital world. With more the 36+ years of experience in the tech space we have been delivering bespoke software solution that power businesses worldwide. Our commitment and assurance of quality makes us stand out in the market.. [... see all SPEC INDIA reviews ]- Location
- Bridgewater, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 54 Projects Listed
We create digital products and grow with our partners!
Rocketech is a software development company collaborating with 100+ Middle and Senior level IT and business professionals and specialising in analytics-driven web and mobile development. Our team has released 150+ products for 100+ startups and enterprises. [... see all Rocketech Development reviews ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Digital Transformation: Empowering Your Future
Digital Transformation: Empowering Your FutureZiffity is an eCommerce agency that helps B2C and B2B brands build, transform, grow, and innovate their online presence by providing best-in-class digital solutions. [... see all Ziffity reviews ]- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Innovate. Develop. Thrive.
Founded in 2002 and based in Chicago, TXI specializes in UX design and custom software development for a wide range of global clients. [... see all TXI reviews ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Helping today's innovators build the tools of tomorrow
Building apps for service based SME's that automate workflows and generate revenue using custom & no code solutions, often with AI integrations. [... see all Lean Discovery Group reviews ]- Location
- Henrico, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Understand your customers. Design & build better technology.
We're a digital experience agency with a fierce commitment to keeping people at the center of our work. [... see all Highland reviews ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Engineering peace of mind
At Vention, unparalleled customer care isnt just a promise its our mission. We blend personalized experience, unwavering attention to detail, and a genuine passion for your business, ensuring that every aspect of our collaboration is tailored to your success. [... see all Vention reviews ]- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Excellence In Software Engineering
Emerline is an innovative global software engineering company that delivers full-cycle development services worldwide. [... see all Emerline reviews ]- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Portfolios Count
- 25 Projects Listed
AI-Enabled Сustom Software Development
We're JetRuby — AI-native, award-winning, and ISO-certified agency that's been shipping software since 2010. Our 250+ engineers turn bold ideas into production-ready products, starting from budgets of $50,000 and scaling all the way to enterprise roll-outs. [... see all JetRuby reviews ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 33 Projects Listed
Accelerating growth through cutting-edge, data-driven strategies and solutions
Codal is a design and development consultancy that partners with organizations to solve complex problems and accelerate growth through cutting-edge, data-driven strategies and solutions. [... see all Codal reviews ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Software development company that delivers measurable results.
SparxIT is a trusted tech partner delivering expert web design and development, mobile solutions, and eCommerce development. We build custom digital platforms powered by AI, ML & IoT for startups to enterprises. Trusted by HP, Suzuki & Hisense. Lets shape your digital future. [... see all Sparx IT reviews ]- Location
- Walpole, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 35 Projects Listed
Grow Your Business With Our Digital Growth Engine
Trust your web or marketing project with a 5-star Google rated, Texas-based Inc. 5000 award winner. Our expertise earned us a spot on the SMU-Cox School of Business 'Dallas 100' list for 2020. With industry awards for marketing, web design, and digital strategy, work with an expert. [... see all Agency Partner Interactive reviews ]- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 30 Projects Listed
AI-Powered Custom Software Development Agency
NerdHeadz builds AI-powered web, mobile & desktop apps. 30+ engineers, 35+ projects in fintech, edtech, healthtech & more. [... see all Nerdheadz reviews ]- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Turning App Ideas into App Businesses Since 2007
We don't just build apps. We build app businesses that actually succeed, where 80% fail within their first year. For 17 years we've perfected what actually works, having launched 300+ successful apps, including one that hit 4+ million downloads in just 60 days with sub-$3 user acquisition. [... see all Dedicated Developers reviews ]- Location
- Alpharetta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 27 Projects Listed
Technology That's All About You
TowerHouse is a full-service mobile application development company with offices in Miami and Montevideo. We strategize and work with your team from start to finish with one goal:Â Deliver the best product possible. [... see all TowerHouse Studio reviews ]- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
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. [... see all ParallelStaff reviews ]- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Stimulating Innovation
We specialize in building and maintaining web applications and process solutions for a little over 20 years. [... see all EBizneeds reviews ]- Location
- Santa Clarita, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Next-Gen Apps for Next-Gen User
Passionate about crafting innovative digital solutions, TechGropse is a leading technology firm that specializes in mobile app development, web development, and emerging technologies. Our commitment to excellence, creativity, and client satisfaction sets us apart. [... see all Tech Gropse reviews ]- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
Not A Typical Dev Shop
datarockets is a development company consisting of 40 in-house developers working remotely from Canada and eastern Europe. Founded in 2014, they develop custom software and applications for startups and medium-sized businesses. Besides development, they consult entrepreneurs on product strategy. [... see all Datarockets reviews ]- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 19 Projects Listed
Where Brands Take Flight Through Exceptional Web Design!
At Rootless Agency, we're a full-service digital agency based in the Greater Boston area, specializing in web design, social media management, digital marketing, and branding. Our mission is to craft digital experiences that boost business growth and pave the way for innovative technologies. [... see all Rootless Agency reviews ]- Location
- Hudson, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
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