Finding a software development company in Texas means filtering through 450+ agencies with wildly different specializations, pricing models, and track records. Our directory does that work for you, profiling verified reviews and real case studies, to help you find a match faster.
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Probey Services builds websites and mobile apps on WordPress, Shopify, and Flutter, for clients like Lineage and Gunzilla Games. Its team of 320+ developers covers eCommerce, healthcare, and edtech across 30+ countries. Best fit for SMBs needing affordable development services...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 94 Projects Listed
Digital Silk
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Digital Silk builds custom websites, eCommerce platforms on Shopify and Magento, and software with AI and ERP integration. Its work has been featured on CNN, Bloomberg, and Reuters. Best fit for mid-market and enterprise brands needing a full-service web development and digital marketing partner...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 42 Projects Listed
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Digital Silk Reviews & Testimonials
WordPress Website Design Review from Lauren Maffei Johnson
Our company had such a wonderful experience with this team! Their design work is top-notch, and they did a really wonderful job of walking us through the process, but also finding ways to go above and beyond with things we needed additional help with, such as connecting Google Analytics. Highly recommend and would use again.
Web Development Review from Sarah Balducci
The team that I worked with was fantastic and was able to give my company a stunning website, every idea came to life. The team of Emily, Monica and Violet was always available and with a smile on there faces. Great company to work with.
Web Development Review from Elma Madzar
The landing page looks great and got positive feedback. They did a great job taking direction, following my vision, collaborating, and suggesting alternative options. Overall easy, collaborative, and great execution of vision.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsEmbark on a journey of innovation and growth with Successive Technologies, a pioneering software development and eCommerce app development company committed to turning business ideas into thriving realities...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Coppell, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
Linkitsoft is a custom software development company offering vending machine software, kiosk software, touchscreen solutions, mobile apps, web development, AI, UI/UX, backend development, and integrations...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- IoT
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Softnix is a forward-thinking agency dedicated to providing innovative technology solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses worldwide...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Sugar Land, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Kanerika Inc. is a global IT consulting firm specializing in AI, analytics, data modernization, and automation. We help businesses of all sizes streamline operations and drive digital transformation...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Software Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
Invoidea Technologies is a full-service AI-Driven Software Development company delivering web, app, AI, and IoT solutions for businesses worldwide. We build scalable, user-centric, AI-driven products that improve efficiency, innovation, and growth...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
KeySS Inc offers tailored services and solutions crafted to help your business distinguish itself in a competitive market landscape and attain its objectives effectively. With our expertise and personalized approach, we strive to empower your brand to make a lasting impact and achieve sustained success...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Apptechies is a USA-based mobile app and web development agency delivering innovative, scalable, and high-performance digital solutions. With 250+ experts and 1500+ successful global projects, we specialize in mobile apps, websites, AI solutions, UI/UX design, and enterprise software...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- IoT
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 30 Projects Listed
AppVerticals
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AppVerticals is a Dallas-based product engineering company building mobile, web, custom software, and AI-native products for startups and Fortune 500s. Senior-only teams. 2,000+ products shipped...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 22 Projects Listed
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AppVerticals Reviews & Testimonials
Software Development Review from Ali Mroueh
We worked with AppVerticals to develop our financial company software, and overall, the experience was positive. The team communicated clearly and delivered the project on time. The platform is easy to use and meets our core needs. I'd recommend them for FinTech development.
Blockchain Review from Furqan Tabani
The solution made tenant onboarding quick and secure, reducing paperwork and ensuring all identities are verified reliably. It really boosted trust between us and our tenants.
Blockchain Review from Phyo Htet Paing
The project significantly improved our tenant screening by making the verification process faster and more secure. It helped us reduce fraud and build confidence with our clients.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsEmizen Tech is an acclaimed IT organization that specializes in delivering top-of-the-line e-commerce solutions to various industry verticals. Our core areas of expertise are hybrid app development, CakePHP, and finance app development. Our team of technically outstanding and highly experienced e-commerce...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Detekt Design Group is a leading product design agency in Austin, Texas. With over 20 years of experience, our team of engineers and designers specializes in bringing concepts to life. From electronics to embedded systems, we have successfully launched products in various sectors, including life sciences and...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- IoT
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Nimble App Genie is a fintech software and app development agency dedicated to catalyzing creative concepts into groundbreaking solutions...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Wearables
- Software Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
A full-service software development agency for startups. We build Software Products, Mobile Apps, IoT, and AI and ML products...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Techuz offers a complete suite of premium web and mobile solutions, encompassing everything from UI/UX to wireframing, website creation, web App, AI development, mobile app development. We ensure an exceptional client experience by combining intuitive design expertise with exceptional service...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Get real help for your website or web-based app from business-focused experts. Looking for a professional partner to help get your website in line? You've found us!...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Business Consulting
- Software Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We build things - websites, e-commerce stores, brands, original content, marketing campaigns, apps, and anything creative. Were a team of creative web designers, developers, SEO experts and love all-things branding...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
- SEO
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- Location
- The Woodlands, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Adastra
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Adastra Corporation helps organizations lead with AI responsibly, strategically, and at scale. For over 25 years, it has empowered global enterprises to unlock business value through data-driven innovation, operational excellence, and smarter customer engagement...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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Growing companies that need software built well, without hiring a product organization to do it. One subscription, priced by intensity: Automate for recurring manual work, Build for a priority backlog, Guided when there is no product-management layer. Mobile, IoT, cloud, AI...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
India app developer is a well known Mobile App Development Company for every application and software solution. We realise that a company manager needs to handle a company with diverse clients and market competition...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SPARK provides custom software, web design, and digital marketing services that move your business forward...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We execute software projects in true partnership spirit to exceed customer’s expectations by continually improving the processes and acquiring new skills...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
iPrevailed provides Innovative Solutions to entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses owners like yourself. Partnering with iPrevailed allows you to focus on your company’s core competencies while iPrevailed handles all of your technology, business and digital requirements so that you can prevail...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Knoativ.com is the top AI Customer Experience Platform for Retail businesses worldwide. They help retail and FMCG brands turn anonymous shoppers into known, loyal customers through loyalty, commerce, and AI voice on one shared customer view. Retailers reach 92% CSAT and 60% lower cost to serve...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Razoyo is a software engineering firm in The Colony, Texas that takes prototypes and constrained systems into production. We work on AI-built prototypes that have to survive real users, custom software, manual processes that should be software, and businesses that have outgrown an off-the-shelf platform...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- The Colony, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Ex-Dimension, is a California-based creative, marketing and digital services agency serving clients from around the world...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Gray Bear is an award-winning design and development agency based in the US. We are leaders in developing digital technologies like websites, mobile apps, software, and other trending technologies. Our expertise with the latest technologies enables us to deliver top-notch business solutions...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
CodeAegis is a leading software development company committed to delivering excellence in every project. With a global presence in UAE, USA, Kuwait, and India and eight years of experience, we have been providing innovative digital solutions that reflect our dedication to quality...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- IoT
- AI Development
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- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) is a leading technology firm that offers a comprehensive range of services designed to help businesses achieve accelerated growth through innovative solutions such as Hadoop consulting...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Ingenia, an industry leader in digital services with decades of success and global reach, looks to bring your business into the extraordinary. With offices located conveniently in Houston & Mexico City, it's time for you to explore what their team can do!...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Tomball, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Tomorrows Designs is a comprehensive creative agency with passionate and dedicated creatives who take the time to understand each client's specific needs. Our services are tailored to increase our clients' brand value and market recognition...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- North Richland Hills, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The best mobile app development company, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is OgreLogic Solutions. We work with brands and small businesses to help them get ready for a future where mobile apps rule...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Established: 2004 - This makes us more than 21 years old! And trust us when we say that, in the IT industry, that's like a lot!...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
With specialized support in areas like product strategy, UX research, UX/UI design, web development, mobile app creation, and IoT development, our services cover the entire product lifecycle...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- IT Services
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
IT directors, architects, product managers, developers, and business owners rely on MAVA Partners to create new software from scratch or to supplement their existing efforts...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- IT Services
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Greetings and welcome to Website Iconix! We are thrilled to have you visit our profile. We are a website design and development agency located in Sugar Land, Texas that produces results. Our expertise lies in eCommerce, WordPress, WooCommerce, and Laravel. We create and develop modern, thoughtful websites...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Sugar Land, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
Welcome to Bandosoft, where we're revolutionizing the way businesses operate with our cutting-edge, SAP-based software and integrations! At Bandosoft, we're not just a software company; we're your innovation partners, crafting tailor-made software solutions that propel your organization forward. With...
Top Services:
- ERP Consulting
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Leander, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With 8+ years delivering digital excellence, we now build agentic AI systemssmart agents, LLMs, generative AI, predictive analyticsthat think, act, adaptand drive real business outcomes...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Big Data Analytics
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a brand and software development agency specializing in building eCommerce, iOS, and feature-rich websites and apps that move your business forward...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are an emerging IT and business consulting company providing services to industry leading clientele in North America, Europe and the Middle East. Our purpose is to enable our partners to build sustainable competitive advantage. We achieve this by enhancing organizational capabilities and optimizing...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Sugar Land, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Helppli is your 360° Marketing & Development Team. From Marketing Strategy to Web & App Development, we deliver it all. Have a vision? Contact us today!...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A full service development agency with a knack to make your brand successful. Our extensive experience in product development allows us to expertly select the most suitable technology for your specific needs and goals. Let us know the vision and objectives for your product, and we will leverage our knowledge...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
GDT drives digital transformation and business growth by upgrading and modernizing platforms, networks, and security with top-tier infrastructure solutions, extensive expertise, and adaptable service delivery models...
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- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Zorbis Inc. creates custom web and mobile solutions that drive business growth through innovation and strategic technology...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Grapevine, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Ready to take your digital ambitions from 'meh' to mesmerizing? We build clever solutions with modern, cutting-edge tech whether it's lightning-fast websites, hyper-intuitive AI chatbots, or even a game that keeps players glued to their screens. Let's transform your project into code-powered brilliance you'll...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Helping U.S. businesses grow online since 2022, we provide affordable custom web design and SEO services that deliver measurable results...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Logo Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Vrdapps is a software development company specializing in product development, innovation strategy, and technical consultancy...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- McKinney, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Salmore Technology is a full-stack design & development corp. specializing in custom apps, websites, e-commerce platforms, CRMs, and branding. We also deliver advanced solutions in game development, animation, AI, blockchain, Web3, and other next-gen technologies helping startups and enterprises scale with...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Richmond, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Everything you need to know before hiring a software development company in Texas
How do I know if I'm ready to hire a software development company in Texas?
You are ready to hire a Texas software development company when you can define the problem your software needs to solve, connect it to a business outcome, and name a single internal person with the authority to approve decisions throughout the engagement.
Before briefing any Texas software company, confirm if you can present the following:
- A problem statement, not a feature list
"We need a client portal" is a feature request. "Our account managers spend 11 hours per week answering status emails that a self-serve portal would eliminate" is a problem statement. The latter allows for faster build, more accurate scope, and fewer questions mid-project. - A realistic, disclosed budget
Withholding your budget will not lead to better proposals. Knowing your bracket upfront eliminates agencies that would underscope your project to win it. - A named internal owner
Projects with multiple decision-makers and no single owner experience longer approval cycles, more change orders, and higher final costs. Assign one person, give them authority, and ensure the agency knows who that person is before the sprint starts. - Defined requirements
If your core requirements have changed more than once in the last four weeks, you are not ready to brief an agency. - Access to your existing technical environment
If you have a current codebase, database, or third-party integrations the new build must connect to, document them before any agency conversation. Agencies that discover mid-project that integrations exist will issue change orders for the discovery work they should have done in week one.
How do I shortlist software development companies in Texas without spending weeks on the wrong ones?
A shortlist should contain up to three agencies, selected by filtering on four non-negotiable criteria before a single conversation takes place: relevant domain experience, project size match, recent client reviews, and a disclosed pricing model.
The sheerness of available options always poses intimidation. Most buyers start reading agency descriptions before applying filters, which means they spend time evaluating agencies for whom they are too small, too large, or in the wrong vertical.
Apply these filters to cut the list before opening any agency profile:
- Project size alignment
An agency whose minimum engagement is $250,000 will assign a junior team to your $80,000 project. Filter for agencies whose stated minimum falls within 50% of your budget in either direction. - Verified reviews with industry relevance
Star ratings without context are meaningless. Look for agencies with three or more verified reviews from clients in your industry, completed recently. - Disclosed pricing model
Any agency that won't share its pricing structure in the first email exchange is creating an information asymmetry that will not resolve itself after signing. Move on. - Founding team tenure
Check the founding team's LinkedIn profiles. Agencies younger than three years carry significantly higher delivery risk regardless of how polished the website is. The portfolio will be thin, the processes immature, and the team more likely to be figuring things out on your project.
Should I start with a pilot project or commit to a full engagement upfront?
For any software engagement over $100,000 or longer than four months, a paid pilot scoped to a real but non-critical deliverable is the most reliable way to validate quality before full commitment.
The pilot will not be a free sample. When agreed to, it is a structured four-to-six-week engagement with a written brief, a defined deliverable, sprint demos, and a handover package at the end.
Pilots should be treated as real projects as they reveal a lot about communication, code quality, and deadline management.
A solid start in that direction is to choose a deliverable that exercises the stack, architecture decisions, and team communication patterns you wish to see.
Then, define what "done" looks like before the pilot begins. A vague success criterion will inevitably produce a vague result.
The first two weeks will reveal how the agency runs the kickoff, provisions environments, and manages the first sprint.
If the pilot delivers late, produces poorly documented code, or requires you to chase status updates, do not rationalize it; these outcomes are your answer if you should trust the agency with the remainder of the project.
How do I evaluate a software development company in Texas if I don't have deep technical knowledge?
Non-technical individuals can evaluate software development companies effectively by measuring the clarity of technical communication.
Namely, if an agency can explain architecture decisions in plain language, it means it understands your problem and can build a product that addresses it.
If you still feel unsure in your capacity to evaluate a developer, consider some of these options:
- Hire a fractional CTO for two to three days
- Ask agencies to argue against their own recommendation
- Ask about post-launch maintenance costs, in addition to build costs
How do I set expectations with a Texas software agency so I'm not disappointed three months in?
The most effective solution in this direction is a written kickoff document, produced and signed by both parties before sprint one.
The document should state who approves what, how quickly decisions must be made, what "done" means for each deliverable type, and what the escalation path is when timelines slip.
Define these four things in writing before development begins:
- Decision SLA: Agree in writing that client responses will arrive within one business day and make it reciprocal, so the agency commits to the same.
- Communication channel: Agencies and clients that communicate across five channels produce five different versions of project status. Agree on one channel and maintain all communication there.
- Definition of "deliverable complete:” Define this for every category before the building sprint begins.
- Escalation path: Name a contact on both sides for issues that cannot be resolved at the project manager level. Define the timeline for escalation: if a blocker is not resolved within 48 hours at the PM level, it moves up.
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5 FAQs About Software Development Companies in Texas
What are the red flags when evaluating software developers in Texas?
The clearest red flag is an agency that skips a paid discovery phase and moves directly to writing code, which almost always leads to scope creep, plenty of rework, and a final bill that bears no resemblance to the original quote.Â
If the development requirements are not well defined prior to billing, the ambiguity works in the software agency’s favor as it allows it to add more billable hours. Here are some other warning signs to look for during evaluation:Â
- No structured discovery phase offered. Any agency that can quote a fixed price within 48 hours of a brief discovery call hasn't fully scoped your project.Â
- Case studies that show screenshots but not outcomes. A credible case study should name the client, the problem, the timeline, and the outcome. Â
- The team you meet in sales is not the team building your product. Ask to meet your assigned project manager and lead developer before signing. Â
- Vague answers on IP ownership. You should own 100% of the code on day one after final payment. Any hedging on this needs a lawyer before you proceed.Â
- No defined communication frequency in the contract. If sprint reviews, status reports, and escalation paths aren't written into the agreement, you'll be chasing updates six months in.Â
- References are unavailable or from more than three years ago. Tech projects fail regularly; ask for two references from engagements completed in 2024 or 2025.Â
What do software development companies in Texas charge that most clients don't expect?
 Project management overhead and infrastructure provisioning routinely add 30% to 50% to the base development rate. Here's what other costs are commonly add-ons:Â
- Change order premiums. Every feature added after scope sign-off is typically billed at a higher rate. Agencies add 20% to 40% contingency to fixed-price quotes simply because requirements almost always change.Â
- Post-launch support and maintenance. Annual post-launch support for any application is rarely included in a proposal for the build phase.Â
- Cloud infrastructure and DevOps setup. AWS, Azure, or GCP configurations do not fall under development, and agencies often bill them separately.Â
- QA and testing. Many proposals quote for development hours only. Â
- Handover and documentation. At the end of the engagement, you need working documentation to maintain and extend the codebase.Â
What's the difference between a good Texas software agency and an average one?
The difference between a good and average software developer in Texas will reflect in the way they handle your first two conversations: a good agency asks harder questions than you do, while an average agency rushes to propose solutions before understanding the problem.Â
Here's what separates them across the five critical evaluation criteria:Â
| Criteria | Average agency | Good agency |
| Discovery | Quotes after one call | Charges for discovery; won't quote without it |
| Case studies | Screenshots and logos | Named client, defined problem, measurable outcome |
| Team access | Sales team only pre-contract | Introduces your actual PM and lead dev before signing |
| Scope handling | Agrees with everything you say | Pushes back on unrealistic timelines or budgets |
| Risk discussion | No mention of what could go wrong | Mentions technical and timeline risks proactively |
What should a software development case study feature?
A case study worth taking seriously names the client or offers a reference call, describes the specific technical problem, identifies the stack used, and quantifies a measurable outcome. Here's what to look for:Â
- A defined starting point: Where was the client's system before the engagement? Without a baseline, be it legacy architecture, error rate, deployment frequency, or user drop-off, there is no way to evaluate how much the agency actually moved.Â
- A specific problem: "The client needed a modernized platform" is not a problem. "The client's monolithic architecture was preventing deployments more than once per quarter" is. The specificity of the problem statement tells you how precisely the agency scopes work.Â
- Stack and architecture decisions explained: Why did they choose that framework, cloud provider, or database? Agencies that can articulate sequencing decisions understand software architecture as a system.Â
- Timeline honesty: How long did the engagement actually run versus what was originally scoped? An agency that only presents on-time, on-budget case studies is either working in low-complexity environments or omitting the engagements that didn't go as smooth.Â
- A business outcome: Deployment frequency doubled. Support ticket volume dropped 60%. Time-to-close for sales-assisted workflows cut from 14 days to 3. If the case study stops at "we re-architected the backend," ask directly why no business result is cited.Â
How do I choose between two software developers in Texas that look equally qualified on paper?
When two software development companies look equally qualified on paper, the differentiator is always process. Ask each one the same operational questions and compare the specificity of their answers:Â
- What happens if a requirement needs to change mid-sprint? Â
A named change order process with a written approval step is the right answer. "We're flexible" is not. - How do you handle a project that falls behind schedule? Â
You're looking for a specific escalation contact and a defined timeline for resolution. - Who do I contact at 4pm on a Friday with an urgent issue? Â
The answer should be a name, not a reference to a support portal. - Can I see a sample sprint report from a current engagement?Â
Redacted client information is expected. What you're evaluating is the format, the depth, and whether it's the kind of document that would actually keep you informed. - What would you do differently if you could restart your most recent project? Â
An agency with no candid answer to that question hasn't examined its own work closely enough to improve it.Â
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