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Top Software Developers in Texas
18 Companies-Rankings updated: September 01, 2026
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TRIARE unlocks IT potential of YOUR business
TRIARE builds web and mobile apps for clients like MGM and Amazon, with a focus on transportation, education, and entertainment. Its team serves clients across the US, UK, and Germany. The software development firm is best for startups and SMBs needing a cost-effective offshore development partner...
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Mobile App Development
WordPress Website Design
Web Development
Software Development
Web Design
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Location
Houston, Texas
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$45/hr
Portfolios Count
65 Projects Listed
TRIARE Services
Mobile App Development
WordPress Website Design
Web Development
Software Development
Web Design
eCommerce Development
Software Testing
IoT
Digital Services
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Amo City
QuakeAlert
Meet & Right
Tripoli
Freistil-sofas
MindZip
Gov Radar
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TRIARE Reviews & Testimonials
Julia Arhangelskaya
CEO at Parado
5.0★
Web Development Review from Julia Arhangelskaya
Collaborating with TRIARE company for the design and development of our online store was an exceptionally positive experience. Their streamlined processes and efficient project management ensured that deadlines were consistently met, and the project progressed smoothly. Communication was excellent throughout, with their team readily available to address any questions or concerns. They not only revamped our website's design but also developed it with precision and creativity. Their attention to detail and proactive approach to problem-solving were evident at every stage of the project.
I definitely can recommend TRIARE!
Jonathan Fruitman
President at EventSource
5.0★
Mobile App Development Review from Jonathan Fruitman
We thought that their proposed milestones were ambitious. I remember being pleasantly surprised after the first demo. Perhaps based on previous experience, my expectations were too low, but the team really did deliver on a consistent basis.
Torsten Caspar
CEO at MindZip
5.0★
Mobile App Development Review from Torsten Caspar
The app functions smoothly, with bugs or issues promptly addressed by TRIARE. With over 100,000 downloads, Apple has invited MindZip to participate in selected workshops. Overall, Triare met MindZip's expectations. (Verified via email)
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We develop complex services and solutions for startups.
Building MVPs and scaling solutions for FoodTech & Retail startups since 2015...
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Mobile App Development
Software Development
Web Design
eCommerce Development
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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
dev.family Services
Mobile App Development
Software Development
Web Design
eCommerce Development
Branding
Web Development
IoT
AI Development
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Sizl. Dark kitchen mobile app
Godno. Marketplace for sellers of local goods
Malpa. Help desk for customer support team with AI
TravelGo. Mobile app and website for travel bookin
9D. Wellness mobile app
Mobile app & personal account for a BMW dealer
Nescafe
CRM-platform for the official YouTube partner
John Dory. Loyalty program mobile app
Bushe. Pastry ordering platform
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dev.family Reviews & Testimonials
Thomas Sutherland
CTO at OpenOrigin AI
5.0★
Startup Review from Thomas Sutherland
The team did an outstanding job developing the website. Their work effectively showcases the platform’s AI services for the AI and crypto industry. The result is a well-designed, functional site that enhances user experience. Great work!
Pasha Rudinski
Director at Belbazar24
4.8★
eCommerce Development Review from Pasha Rudinski
Thanks to the dev.family team for developing our mobile application. The app is user-friendly and beautifully designed, making shopping a seamless experience for our customers. We recommend the dev.family team for their exceptional work and dedication.
Alexandr Bovtrukevich
Project holder at Car Expo US Inc.
5.0★
Software Development Review from Alexandr Bovtrukevich
We extend our appreciation to the developers for their invaluable contribution in crafting our company's website. Their expertise has not only delivered a user-friendly platform but has seamlessly showcased our diverse range of new cars with warranties. Thank you for your commendable work
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When enterprise clients need scalable custom platforms, Plego builds web, mobile, and AI solutions using React, Node.js, Python, and .Net. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Chicago, the firm has delivered software for Apple TV+, NBCUniversal, Google, Fitbit, and Berkshire Hathaway across eCommerce, ERP...
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Web Development
eCommerce Development
Software Development
Web Design
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Location
Houston, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$105/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
13 Projects Listed
Plego Services
Web Development
eCommerce Development
Software Development
Web Design
AI Development
Mobile App Development
ERP Consulting
Staff Augmentation
IT Services
CRM Consulting
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Apple
Google
Samsung
Comcast
Intel
Thomson Reuters
BHHS
Fitbit
Motorola
Sony
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Plego Reviews & Testimonials
Undisclosed
Owner at GM Lighting
5.0★
Web Development Review from Undisclosed
Plego team is extremely knowledgeable and helpful, it is a delight to work with them. If you’re in search of a reliable, innovative company, look no further than Plego. They took the time to understand our specific needs and provided a tailor-made solution that greatly improved our website. We highly recommend this business.
Theodore Patestos
CEO & Founder at Tiger Adjusters
5.0★
Software Development Review from Theodore Patestos
We’ve worked with Saad and his team for close to a year now. They’ve been diligent throughout the process, responsive and communicative. They came in mid-stream to save the project from another development team that didn’t live up to their commitments. I would highly recommend Plego to any company looking to see things move forward on a stalled project or looking for a team that will jump in and start to get things done.
Tyler Tomlinson
Technology Team Lead at ESCO Institute-HVAC Excellence
5.0★
Web Development Review from Tyler Tomlinson
Saad and his team were a great group of people to work with. Our scenario was probably unique to this group, and they tackled the project with a full head of steam and with no hesitation. It has been a pleasure working alongside his team.
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Softnix is a forward-thinking agency dedicated to providing innovative technology solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses worldwide...
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Web Design
Web Development
Mobile App Development
eCommerce Development
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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
Softnix Services
Web Design
Web Development
Mobile App Development
eCommerce Development
Staff Augmentation
DevOps Consulting
Branding
UI/UX Design
Software Development
Logo Design
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Owl Eyes
ThemeNectar
Coffee Inc
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Softnix Reviews & Testimonials
Anastasia Katsakos
Head of Marketing at 1datapipe
5.0★
Mobile App Development Review from Anastasia Katsakos
SOFTNIX was able to take our vision and help us deliver an app that empowers retail shareholders to make their voices heard. Theyve brought a depth and breadth of technical expertise and user experience design to challenge us on our assumptions on how people would want to interact with the app. From a mobile development perspective, we wanted to go to market with both an Android and an iPhone simultaneously.
Kelvin Rippon
Head of Corporate Marketing at VTS
5.0★
Mobile App Development Review from Kelvin Rippon
The collaboration with SOFTNIX was one of the smoothest experiences I've ever encountered. The prototype SOFTNIX crafted garnered significant interest and was acclaimed at a major financial tech event. The internal team valued SOFTNIX's top-tier work and consistent delivery of commitments.
Leah Denzien
Marketing Specialist at HINES
5.0★
Web Design Review from Leah Denzien
We hired SOFTNIX to help us in delivering a food delivery app through which clients can easily order food. Development of this food delivery app has gone well, creating
a more convenient means of ordering food and attracting a lot of positive reviews from our customers. This has shown how professional and successful they were in
development the app. I find it very convenient and easy to work with SOFTNIX.
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Custom software, web & mobile app development company based in the US. We build with Laravel, MERN & Flutter one in-house team handling everything from design to launch, fixed-price options...
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Mobile App Development
Software Development
ERP Consulting
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Location
Pearland, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
17 Projects Listed
Go Tech Solutions Services
Mobile App Development
Software Development
ERP Consulting
eCommerce Development
Web Development
UI/UX Design
Web Design
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3X Business Growth ​With Our Integrated Digital Solutions!
At iTester Web Designs, we help your business grow threefold with seamless & powerful Integrated Digital Solutions. We have DISCOUNTS and monthly payment plans (at no extra costs) in place for : WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS, SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS & NON-PROFITS...
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Web Development
Web Design
eCommerce Development
Branding
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Location
Plano, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Portfolios Count
22 Projects Listed
iTester Web Designs Services
Web Development
Web Design
eCommerce Development
Branding
SEO
Logo Design
Mobile App Development
Software Development
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Retail is no longer just business; it's the rhythm of connection and trust. Knoativ helps brands shed the weight of complexity, turn vision into action, create experiences that don't just sell but resonate and inspire...
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AI Development
Business Consulting
Branding
Digital Marketing
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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
Knoativ Services
AI Development
Business Consulting
Branding
Digital Marketing
ERP Consulting
CRM Consulting
eCommerce Development
Digital Services
Software Development
Web Development
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We are a Full-Service Digital Web Design and Marketing Agency. We Specialize in Custom Websites, Branding, and Digital Marketing Solutions. Were not just another agency. Youre not just another client. We believe in building lasting partnerships...
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Web Design
Software Development
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
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Location
San Antonio, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
Twin Tech Developers Services
Web Design
Software Development
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Digital Services
Graphic Design
eCommerce Development
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Real Fashion
Agility Heating & Air LLC
Primal Athletics
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Twin Tech Developers Reviews & Testimonials
Sonia Lopez
Review from Google
5.0★
Sonia Lopez's Review Sourced from Google
I had a fantastic experience working with Twin Tech Developers, especially with Matthew Garcia. I reached out to Matthew through a referral, and he was incredibly prompt and professional in his response. He took the time to understand the needs of my company and delivered exactly what we required. His expertise and attention to detail made the entire process seamless. I highly recommend Twin Tech Developers and Matthew Garcia for anyone looking for reliable and efficient tech solutions!
Ryan R
Review from Google
5.0★
Ryan R's Review Sourced from Google
The team at Twin Tech developers know what they are doing and are very communicative and helpful. unbeatable customer service and an overall great experience regarding my website in which I needed developed
M Garcia
Review from Google
5.0★
M Garcia's Review Sourced from Google
Great website design & maintenance. Knowledgeable with social media marketing creation (posts, captions, reels, stories). Highly recommend Twin Tech Development! ~Agility Heating & Air
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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...
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Software Development
Mobile App Development
Web Development
Web Design
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
recreationalcoder Services
Software Development
Mobile App Development
Web Development
Web Design
AI Development
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Stowe Training Systems
Ebb & Flow Massage Therapy
Shivy's Indian Kitchen
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recreationalcoder Reviews & Testimonials
Jacob Lang
Review from Google
5.0★
Jacob Lang's Review Sourced from Google
Welcoming atmosphere, Polite staff, excellent food. Only negatative is the gopher infestation, but would visit again.
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Infiniti Qube is a premier Mobile and Web Development company dedicated to transforming innovative ideas into exceptional digital experiences. We specialize in creating customized solutions that drive business success and enhance user engagement...
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Mobile App Development
Software Development
Cybersecurity
Web Development
UI/UX Design
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$25/hr
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
Infiniti Qube Services
Mobile App Development
Software Development
Cybersecurity
Web Development
UI/UX Design
Staff Augmentation
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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...
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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
Orange Cattle Services
Web Design
Digital Marketing
PPC
eCommerce
SEO
Social Media Marketing
eCommerce Development
Software Development
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DrinkAde
Smple
Provisionally Correct
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Orange Cattle Reviews & Testimonials
Charlie Rickerson
Review from Google
5.0★
Charlie Rickerson's Review Sourced from Google
Orange Cattle was great when helping me with my landing page set up. They took the time to answer all of my questions. I strongly recommend their services to anyone!
Jan White
Review from Google
5.0★
Jan White's Review Sourced from Google
Orange Cattle was very professional to work with. My website was even better than I was expecting. It generated a lot of traffic and I was able to sign several new clients. I would highly recommend them!!
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Big Flute Digital is a Texas-based agency specializing in helping businesses thrive online. With expertise in Digital Marketing, Web Design, Web Development, SEO, SMM, SEM, Graphic Designing, Branding, and Content Marketing, we provide tailored solutions to boost your brand visibility, drive traffic, and...
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Digital Marketing
Mobile App Development
Software Development
Web Design
Web Development
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$20/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
Big Flute Digital Services
Digital Marketing
Mobile App Development
Software Development
Web Design
Web Development
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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...
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AI Development
Blockchain
Big Data Analytics
eCommerce Development
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Location
Dallas, Texas
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$45/hr
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
Prosigns Services
AI Development
Blockchain
Big Data Analytics
eCommerce Development
Software Development
ERP Consulting
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We are a Creative Development Agency & Consultancy.
Clients choose Naked Development because as a full-service software development company, we go beyond building apps—we help you build your business. Our groundbreaking solutions reshape the landscape of startups, guiding founders from idea to launch while sidestepping common pitfalls. Let's connect!...
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Mobile App Development
UI/UX Design
Digital Marketing
Branding
Product Design
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
12 Projects Listed
Naked Development Services
Mobile App Development
UI/UX Design
Digital Marketing
Branding
Product Design
Software Development
Business Consulting
AI Development
Design Services
Graphic Design
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Car Blip
Vigor Fitness
Snap MD
Basebalism
Trucks.com
bidmylisting.com
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Naked Development Reviews & Testimonials
DJA
Founder & CTO at Undisclosed
1.0★
Mobile App Development Review from DJA
We paid $117,000 across two contracts $68,000 for development and $49,000 for marketing to Naked Development for a consumer-ready iOS and Android app and a full marketing funnel.
They delivered neither.
We originally requested delivery by Black Friday, the most critical sales window for a parent-focused consumer app. Naked Development proposed December as an alternative. That deadline was their own suggestion. They missed it. We extended to January, then February, then April, then issued a formal written Notice of Breach before giving them one final deadline the following June. Every deadline was missed. We were over 300% over timeline.
When we finally handed the codebase to a second development firm, the app would not build on either iOS or Android. We paid thousands just to get it running enough to assess the damage. The contracted team was never fully assembled. Tickets were put on hold without explanation. Subscription management, the most critical feature of the app, was broken for months and never fixed by Naked.
The commercial video Naked produced was unusable by launch, as cultural references had gone stale during the delay.
We are software engineers who have led teams of over 100. These were not minor issues. They were basic, objective engineering failures.
When we raised breach concerns with founder John Driscoll, his response was "let's just let our lawyers talk about it."
We are aware of more than a dozen other former clients who experienced similar issues. Do not recommend.
Mimi Bouchard
CEO at Superhuman Inc.
1.0★
Mobile App Development Review from Mimi Bouchard
I hired Naked Development in 2022 to build a new version of my mobile app. I paid $203,000 upfront (spread over six months essentially everything I had saved from my first year in business), and was told the app would be completed in five months, by Fall 2022.
Instead, the project turned into nearly a year of delays, almost done updates, and declining involvement from their team. My very small internal team and I ended up doing much of the project management and QA work ourselves because progress had stalled so severely. Despite constant reassurances, no functional product was ever delivered.
By mid-2023, I hired multiple external development teams to assess the code. Every single one independently concluded that the app was non-functional, unstable, not scalable, and could not be launched. They warned it would crash immediately and required a complete rebuild. I then hired a neutral third-party auditor with zero connection to any agency and his report confirmed the same findings.
After paying over $200K, I had nothing usable. When I factored in delays, internal time lost, expert audits, and the cost of rebuilding from scratch, the financial impact to my business exceeded $500,000.
After multiple attempts to resolve the situation privately were unsuccessful, I filed a lawsuit, which is now a matter of public record (Superhuman Inc. v. Naked Development). The case is set for trial in early 2026. While litigation is never something a founder hopes for, at a certain point it became the only responsible path given the evidence and the financial damage.
I strongly recommend extreme caution when considering this agency.
Jared Bossola
Owner at Jared F. Bossola, PLC.
5.0★
Mobile App Development Review from Jared Bossola
Working with people that are as creative as I am is awesome. Receiving top marks across the board, Naked. is an innovative team of artists. The client praises them for their outside-the-box thinking and ability to connect on a creative level. Throughout the project, they’ve demonstrated attentive service and communication.
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We execute software projects in true partnership spirit to exceed customer’s expectations by continually improving the processes and acquiring new skills...
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Web Development
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$30/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Seaflux Services
Software Development
Web Design
Web Development
eCommerce Development
UI/UX Design
AI Development
Blockchain
Mobile App Development
IT Services
Managed Services
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Stellixsoft is a 50-person enterprise software development companyÂ
specializing in IoT platform development, legacy application modernization,Â
and complex multi-tenant systems...
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Location
Houston, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$25/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Stellixsoft LLC Services
Software Development
Web Development
Web Design
AI Development
Software Testing
Blockchain
Mobile App Development
CRM Consulting
ERP Consulting
Staff Augmentation
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Digital transformation company based in Houston, TX
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...
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Software Development
Mobile App Development
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Location
Houston, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$149/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Lakeplace Design Services
Web Development
Software Development
Mobile App Development
UI/UX Design
IT Services
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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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Location
Sugar Land, Texas
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$25/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Website Iconix Services
Web Design
Web Development
Software Development
eCommerce Development
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Accor Hotels
ING
Target Fitness
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Website Iconix Reviews & Testimonials
Anthony
Review from Google
1.0★
Anthony's Review Sourced from Google
Please everyone beware of this company. I recently paid over a thousand dollars to build a website for my business and a month later they contacted me that my website is not Ada compliant and I need to pay an enormous amount of money to fix it or google wil shut down my site. I refuse to pay and they erased my website from my business. They are Indians accent scammers operating locally.
Billy Willard
Review from Google
1.0★
Billy Willard's Review Sourced from Google
So we hired this company to create a podcast website for us and we spent a substantial amount of money to have them to do so. After a few months, they will call you or email you and say that your website is not ADA compliant it’s all a scheme to make more money and to continue to funnel money from you. Trust me, you wanna look elsewhere for a company to build your website.
Tony Dismuke
Review from Google
1.0★
Tony Dismuke's Review Sourced from Google
Phone numbers disconnected. They disappeared once I exposed them as a company that lies to their paying customers. Never use this company which is based in Pakistan. They are still logging into my accounts.
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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
CriteriaÂ
Average agencyÂ
Good agencyÂ
DiscoveryÂ
Quotes after one callÂ
Charges for discovery; won't quote without itÂ
Case studiesÂ
Screenshots and logosÂ
Named client, defined problem, measurable outcomeÂ
Team accessÂ
Sales team only pre-contractÂ
Introduces your actual PM and lead dev before signingÂ
Scope handlingÂ
Agrees with everything you sayÂ
Pushes back on unrealistic timelines or budgetsÂ
Risk discussionÂ
No mention of what could go wrongÂ
Mentions technical and timeline risks proactivelyÂ
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?  A named change order process with a written approval step is the right answer. "We're flexible" is not.Â
How do you handle a project that falls behind schedule?  You're looking for a specific escalation contact and a defined timeline for resolution.Â
Who do I contact at 4pm on a Friday with an urgent issue?  The answer should be a name, not a reference to a support portal.Â
Can I see a sample sprint report from a current engagement? 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.Â
What would you do differently if you could restart your most recent project?  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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