Choosing the right software engineering firm is the difference between launching a market-ready platform and incurring compounding technical debt. Browse our directory to shortlist top software development companies evaluated on code quality, cross-platform capabilities, and industry expertise.

List of Custom Software Development Companies

8,594 Companies-Rankings updated: October 27, 2026
Expertise

Organic rankings are determined by five factors: top services, reviews, portfolio, awards/press, and team expertise. Sponsored listings pay for a placement that appears above organic positions. Sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content - read more on our methodology page.

  • Modern Times, Modern Measures. We Call It the Wizeline Way.

    Wizeline is a recognized global leader for on-point, outsourced design and technology services. Headquartered in San Francisco, the firm provides optimal data leverage, new market capitalization, product development, and much more. More than 10 million people use Wizeline products every day...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Accelone Advancing What's Possible

    Embark on your digital transformation journey with AccelOne's Software Development delivery model, strategically designed for optimal outcomes. Initiate your digital transformation seamlessly through our comprehensive nearshore and US-based services...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Blockchain
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Web, Mobile and IoT solutions. Made easy.

    We are CimpleO, an award-winning production studio that delivers on time and budget. Since 2012.We develop custom software, complex web services, desktop applications, client-server systems, elegant web, and mobile apps as well as IoT solutions that are made to scale...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • IoT
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Phuket, Thailand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • High-End Software Solutions

    Grata specializes in high-end solutions for internal business process optimization, B2B and B2C marketing, custom software development, SaaS, e-commerce, and much more. Based in Orlando, Grata partners with Amazon Web Solution Consulting to deliver exceptionally reliable and robust applications...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • IoT
    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
    • Blockchain
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Founded in 2014, Fibrum is a leading VR software developer operating worldwidely and providing award-winning solutions for mobile virtual reality. Our mission is to make people’s lives better by offering quality-worthy immersive VR experiences available to all. Throughout Fibrum’s existence, our team has...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Moscow, Russia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Creative Software Solutions

    Were an Austin TX team of creatives, technologists, and engineers that thrives on building innovative digital experiences...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • IoT
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $155/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Because we know how!

    CodeIT - an international software development company. Our mission is to become your reliable software engineering partner. CodeIT team has vast expertise in building custom projects from scratch. Also, we can help build a team of skilled developers or digitalize business processes stress-free...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Vinnytsia, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Trusted by Leading Brands

    We work with startups and enterprise clients to create amazing mobile apps that users love, across iPhone, iPad, Android and the Web...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • IoT
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Vault Innovation Group is an award-winning digital solutions agency headquartered in Chicago, dedicated to building technology that drives growth.We specialize in custom software development and digital product innovation, helping organizations transform ideas into scalable solutions. From startups looking to...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Solved turns complex computing problems into practical solutions with IT strategies, app development, digital engineering, agile expertise, data analytics, cybersecurity, and other managed IT services. With innovative services and affordable prices, Solved works with clients all over the globe...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Creating amazing software products!

    CognitiveClouds is a custom software product and consumer app development company with a reputation for excellence in creating tailored software solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • IoT
    • AI Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Fremont, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Technology is beautiful

    Welcome to JustCoded! We build innovative solutions for FinTech and co-create bold digital products for growing startups in a variety of industries: e-commerce, digital services, real estate, travel, and others. JustCoded was founded in 2007, and today we are more than 70 people under one roof:Backend and...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    17 Projects Listed
  • Consagous Technologies is a global IT solutions provider specializing in end-to-end web and mobile application development. Since 2008, the agency has delivered over 700 projects for more than 689 clients worldwide, offering services such as mobile app development, custom software, UI/UX design, web...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • IT Services
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    17 Projects Listed
  • Full Cycle Game Art & Game Development Studio

    We are a team of game designers, 2D/3D artists and animators, and game developers, with our core strengths being Video & Board Game Art, as well as Unity Game Development...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Nis, Serbia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • #1 in Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AI&ML, Python, NodeJS

    Apriorit is a leader in smart contract development, cybersecurity services, along with advanced data management technologies. Other services offered by this IT firm include SaaS engineering, Driver development, system programming, professional reverse engineering, blockchain, AI&ML and more...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Blockchain
    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Lynn, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Crafting unique digital experiences

    Conceptualize is a small, yet powerful digital agency based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates which concentrates on Digital Strategy, UX, bespoke web design and development of websites, mobile apps and web apps along with digital & inbound marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Empowering and accelerating businesses through technology

    Emsoho Technologies specializes in digital transformation to improve overall business performance. Emsoho offers artificial intelligence (AI) services, SaaS, mobile applications, and comprehensive digital strategies for e-commerce firms, healthcare enterprises, real estate companies, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Train in VR, Lead in Reality.

    VR Vision is a XR (Extended Reality) company that provides immersive technology solutions for business. We provide virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D 360 video, and web and mobile apps!...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • Video Production
    • Wearables
    • Software Testing
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Your Secure Software Development & Design Partner.

    Your Secure Software Development & Design Partner. We build high-trust products efficiently for technology leaders...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Montevideo, Uruguay
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Software, data & AI consulting from Sarajevo

    RUBICON is a software, data and AI consulting company founded in 2013 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, serving clients across Europe and North America...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • IT Services
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Big Data Analytics
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    Location
    Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Award Wining Web Design Agency

    TechArk Solutions is a customer-experience agency that designs and develops award-winning mobile apps and websites for your business. We deliver world-class online marketing, meaningful user experiences and process automation solutions. Call us now!...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Norfolk, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Why wait to be great?

    Appsky is a human-centered creative agency that specializes in design, software, & consulting. We are based in Omaha, NE and focus on building custom solutions for hybrid mobile apps and progressive web apps (PWAs), WordPress websites and e-commerce, and full graphic design and branding...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Omaha, Nebraska
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $88/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Kyros builds custom software solutions for businesses and brands.

    Kyros Digital is a custom software development agency that builds very unique solutions for businesses. We are located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and have a team of 7 very skilled individuals that will help design and develop your next project...

    Top Services:

    • Blockchain
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Wearables
    • IoT
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    Location
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Bringing Your Ideas to Life

    ZESIUM mobile is a high-tech company offering complete tailor-made and cost-effective software solutions. With more than 18 years experience in various industries, ZESIUM ensures new value, competition advantage and improved business for worldwide clients...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Testing
    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Novi Sad, Serbia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $42/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • INSPIRING PEOPLE TO BUILD GREAT SOFTWARE

    WyeWorks is a team of expert web developers who build software using Ruby, Elixir and Javascript, with a vast experience in Agile methodologies. Over more than a decade WyeWorks has contributed to many Open Source projects such as Rails (core) and Ember, actively supporting the global tech events...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IoT
    • Wearables
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Montevideo, Uruguay
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Computer Vision, OpenCV, C++, Recognition, Cafee, QT, KSF, Yolo, Matlab, Java, Python

    We are striving to become one of the leaders in automated visual security apps and deep learning face recognithion!...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Kyiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Make your product worth the fight.

    We are a team of experienced professionals with an outstanding expertise in various fields...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • IoT
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    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Digital Product Agency Building World-Class Healthcare.

    Healthcare product design and development. We design and build patient and clinician experiences for digital health companies, providers, and MedTech, from first concept to launch...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Product Design
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • COAX Software

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    Smart software solutions for travel, transport & logistics

    COAX Software delivers smart software solutions for travel, transport & logisticsconnecting strategy, delivery, and growth to ship reliable, scalable, ROI-positive software...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Fast & Easy Technical Launch for Your Startup

    We are a reliable team to develop your idea within the deadline and budget. We share your business value, that's why we are really keen on launching your Proof of Concept ASAP, so you get funded and come to us again for further development...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • IT Services
    • Blockchain
    Location
    Redwood City, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Redefining Excellence in Business Automation

    Flux Technologies Inc. is an all-inclusive software design & development boutique providing full life-cycle consulting services. By leveraging years of experience Flux is able to identify requirements and provide custom-made solutions through transparent collaboration and strategic partnership...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Yerevan, Armenia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Digital products. Done beautifully.

    Wve Labs is a digital product company bringing strategy, design, and engineering together to create mobile apps, web platforms, and custom software. Since 2015, we have partnered with startups, growth companies, and global organizations to design, build, and scale digital products...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Costa Mesa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Way to perfection

    The company’s IT services have been tailored to suit each and every individual organization. Vector Software applies substantiated development practices to ensure that projects and services are delivered on time, within budget and with the finest quality to maximize client satisfaction...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Lviv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • We give you IT solutions for growing your business.

    Regardless of your business industry, we are able to create any system dedicated to your company and just for your company. tell us about your business needs and we will come up with an idea on how to manage your data and processes in the most efficient way, saving your time and money...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Warsaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Healthcare IT engineering partner with 10+ years of experience for connected MedTech

    Empeek is a healthcare technology engineering partner for connected MedTech and software-led digital health companies...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • BPO
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $28/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Doing good through Tech!

    Enbisys, an AI research company, offers a range of dedicated team services, including project management, quality assurance, educational software development, UX/UI design, and business analytics...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Warmond, Netherlands
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Building Products That Change the Future of Businesses

    BL3NDlabs is an end-to-end strategy, design, and technology firm. We redefine the way business gets done with industry-standard and emerging technologies...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Product Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Imagine it. Done.

    At ITMAGINATION we are helping our clients to innovate by providing professional software development services, data analytics and outsourcing...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Warsaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Ideatolife is a creative problem solving software development house whose mission is to offer all type of organizations the opportunity to access digital custom solutions, customized and tailored to their respective demands and goals...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    Location
    Beirut, Lebanon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Developing User-Centric Digital Future

    Creativio, a leading digital agency headquartered in Slovenia, specializes in web and mobile application development, including IoT solutions. With 20 years of experience, we've collaborated with over 250 international businesses, delivering more than 400 successful projects...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Maribor, Slovenia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Let's Dev This

    247 Labs is one of the Top Software Development Companies in Canada, serving industries in Healthcare, Insurance, Finance, Retail and more. Our services include full custom software end to end development and AI...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Scale your tech team with remote talents

    NCube builds technology teams in Kiev, Ukraine for companies worldwide. We source engineers based on specific requirements – Java, Scala, Python; iOS, Android, Angular, React, Node.js, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • IoT
    • VR/AR
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Kyiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Specific challenges require specific solutions. We craft the right solution.

    Our innovative approach pinpoints the intersection between business requirements, user goals, and the technology needed to bring them together.The end result: a digital solution that gets it done, right...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Software & Enterprise Solutions.

    Ultimate Systems develops dependable, custom-built backend systems, web, and mobile applications that enhance business operations worldwide. Our bespoke IT solutions are designed to meet your unique business needs, ensuring optimal performance and growth...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Testing
    • AI Development
    • Blockchain
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    Location
    Krakow, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We Engineer Brilliant Mobile Apps for Brilliant Brands

    We're an NYC based mobile app UX/UI and development firm helping startups build great products and get them to market quickly...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • IoT
    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Design it simple, Keep it clear, Deliver fast

    In xipe we seek to help you develop your projects quickly and at the best market price. One of the most important values ​​for us is communication with the client, so you can be sure that your project is in good hands...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Hermosillo, Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Software house

    High levels of customer satisfaction by delivering efficient custom software development services...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Our IT services help Startups, SMEs and large Enterprises

    Mbicycle has already helped 130+ businesses succeed on the market. Within years we have been recognized as a reliable software services provider in the US, The UK, and European countries...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Development
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $39/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Create the impossible: combining ideas and technologies

    Web- and mobile apps professional development and advisory. Best (golden) partner in the biggest Russian partnership program among other 240 participants/IT companies...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Moscow, Russia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Innovating Healthcare Through Technology

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Software Development Companies FAQs

What are the most requested services of custom software development firms?

The most requested services from custom software development firms are almost entirely AI-based products, delivered primarily through web application development, mobile development, AI agent development, and legacy system refactoring. UX/UI design, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and QA automation are typically not sold as standalone services; instead, they are embedded within each of these project types.

As reported by Diffco, year-over-year trends show a prevailing shift: AI agent development has grown from a niche request into a significant share of overall volume, while demand for legacy system refactoring continues to rise as clients seek to prepare their existing systems to support AI capabilities.

ServiceShare of total demand
Web application development40%
Mobile app development30%
AI agent development20%
Legacy system refactoring10%

How much does a software development company charge for its services?

Software development services typically cost $50,000 for MVPs to $2 million+ for enterprise software. US developers generally charge $120-$200/hour, while developers in Europe and Asia charge around $25-$150/hour.

How do I determine if a global company is the right size for my project?

To determine if a global software development agency is the right size for your project, match project complexity and scale to company capacity.

Choose a large/global agency with 1000+ staff, if your project:

  • Is complex or enterprise-grade, includes multiple software solutions, integrations, and compliance
  • Requires multiple roles in parallel (project management, UX/UI design, backend, quality assurance (QA), DevOps)
  • Needs 24/7 support, multi-time-zone delivery, or long-term maintenance

Large software development companies reduce delivery risk for complex programs but typically charge higher rates and use more structured processes.

Choose a small or mid-size agency with 10-200 staff if your project:

  • Is an MVP or mid-scale build
  • Requires speed, flexibility, and direct access to senior talent
  • Has a tighter budget and well-defined scope

Who owns the Intellectual Property (IP) and source code at the end of the project?

In most software development projects, the client owns the Intellectual Property (IP) and source code upon completion of the engagement, unless the contract explicitly states otherwise. Standard practice dictates that the ownership of the source code, documentation, design elements, and custom deliverables belongs to the client upon full payment. Contracts typically use "work made for hire" or an IP assignment clause to formalize this. 

Third-party or open-source components, however, are not owned by the client. Instead, they are used under their respective licenses. Some agencies retain ownership of pre-existing frameworks or reusable tools and grant the client a license to use them. You should also know that IP ownership is not automatic. To avoid disputes, ensure the contract clearly states full IP and source-code ownership transfers to you upon payment, with no usage limitations.

What tools and frameworks do software developers use?

They use various tools and frameworks, depending on the type of digital product they’re building. But the most common include: 

  • Full-stack JavaScript: MERN, MEAN, Jamstack (ex, Next.js)
  • Backend: Java-Spring, Python, Django, Ruby on Rails, LAMP
  • UI and Cross-Platform Development: React, Angular, Vue, Qt
  • Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Kotlin 
  • AI and Data-Driven Development: Python, Hugging Face, LangChain, Apache Spark, Kafka, Kubeflow, Lite, ONNX, Replit
  • QA and Testing: Selenium, Cypress, Jenkins, GitLab, JMeter, OWASP ZAP, Testim, Mabl

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What questions should I ask before hiring a software development company?

Before hiring a software development company, ask:

 

  • Have you built similar software before?
  • Which technologies will you use?
  • Who will work on my project?
  • What is included in the scope?
  • How long will development take?
  • How do you handle testing and security?
  • Do you provide support after launch?

How do I reduce the risk of hiring the wrong software development company?

Check the company’s exit terms and review cadence before comparing prices. Short notice periods and frequent demos give you more opportunities to spot problems and change direction early. For example, Designli uses biweekly demos, offers a refundable first 14 days, and allows clients to cancel with 30 days’ notice.