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Get your dedicated product development team
Our team provides full-cycle mobile app and web development, consulting service for the startups and enterprise companies, starting from ideation and functional specification development ending with integration and maintenance... View Mobindustry's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Dnipro, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Strategic Software, Startup Speed
Mile Marker is an agile development agency offering startups strategically designed custom software focused on solving your business problems. Mile Markers team includes product managers, developers, designers, QA, DevOps and more... View Mile Marker's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- UI/UX Design
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
- Let us do the heavy lifting! We help you brainstorm new ideas and deliver first-class results.
Let us do the heavy lifting! We help you brainstorm new ideas and deliver first-class results.
The Social Plus is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company that provides software solutions. It was founded in 2012 and is incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois. Financial Services, Automotive, Telecom, Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, Retail and Consumer Goods, Real Estate and Mortgage... View The Social Plus's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Reputation Management
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Buffalo Grove, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Bringing ideas to life one step at a time.
Kaizen Apps specializes in innovative application development, offering personalized consultations to turn your ideas into impactful digital solutions. Start your project with our expert guidance today... View Kaizen Apps's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- IoT
- AI Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Vacaville, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Lets go global together!
Globaldev Group provides end-to-end software development services and builds skilled teams of specialists to support your businesss growth. With 14 years of experience, deep industry knowledge, and strong expertise in AI consulting and development, we have established ourselves as a reliable partner... View Globaldev Group's portfolio
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Warszawa, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
Crafting Technology, Connecting Innovations
Qulix Systems, an international software testing and development company, boasts a strong presence across the US, UK, Belarus, and Estonia. Specializing in custom software solutions, mobile application development, software quality assurance, integration, and UX/UI design, we focus on sectors like banking... View Qulix Systems's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Location
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Xplicity: always ON.
Custom software development company, providing professional services remotely since 2004.Focusing on developing:- Desktop App;- Web App;-Mobile App... View Xplicity JSC's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Location
- Kaunas, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Designing Bright For The Hype.
Brightlab is an independent design & development studio that has one rule helping startups and big-scale enterprises build the most innovative online products in the market... View Brightlab's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Building software for industry leaders
Miquido is a full-service software development company specializing in creating exceptional digital products. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including ideation and strategy, product design, web and mobile app development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud services... View Miquido's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Come as a client, Stay as a friend
We build custom digital products that drive business results, combining strong technical delivery with a deep understanding of business needs. Our team adapts to your working style and helps you make smart technical decisions, speaking a language you'll understand... View CleverCrew Ltd's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Software Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $46/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
- We are about skilled and passionate software engineers solving their customers' problems with tech
We are about skilled and passionate software engineers solving their customers' problems with tech
We develop custom software systems perfectly tailored to the needs of your company. We can take your most significant competitive advantage ideas and turn them into robust and flexible software that's easy to use and to adapt to new ideas in the future... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Sibiu, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $48/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
App Development and Managed Cloud Services
At Custom D, we specialize in developing advanced and bespoke software solutions. We take pride in our work and the transformative impact that custom software can bring to businesses. Our team of highly skilled and experienced developers are passionate about providing exceptional service to our clients, and... View Custom D's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Transformation Through Technology
STREAMS is an information technology company based in Virginia, United States of America. The firm offers full-service NetSuite ERP Consulting, Installation, Integration, and Maintenance. Our firm works with industry-leading systems like as Salesforce, Boomi, Celigo, and Workato as a consultancy partner... View STREAMS Solutions's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Location
- Sterling, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Imagine | Create | Innovate | Revolutionize.
At TechTose, we turn ideas into impactful products with a focus on innovation in Web3, blockchain, and AI. At TechTose, we believe in the transformative power of technology. With over 9 years of industry expertise founders, we've carved a niche in delivering cutting-edge software solutions that empower... View TechTose's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Get Started With the Magic of Custom Development!
Yellow has a track record of assisting Y Combinator startups, Fortune 500 companies, and various clients. Get in touch with us to know more!... View Yellow Systems's portfolio
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Your lane to world-class tech talent.
Devlane is your trusted nearshore partner for scaling smarter and faster. We connect U.S. companies, from startups to Fortune 500 brands, with top tech talent from Latin America , building teams that seamlessly integrate into your business... View Devlane's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Big Data Analytics
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Leading Global Provider of Blockchain Technology Solutions and Software Development
The company's specialists have solid expertise in blockchain consulting and development as well as machine learning, big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and AR/VR. Founded in 2007, PixelPlex has designed and developed 450+ successful projects for clients all over the world... View PixelPlex's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- Software Testing
- VR/AR
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Top Rated Web Development Company in India
Promatics is an AI-powered web and mobile app development company building scalable, intelligent digital products. Our expert team blends design, engineering, and AI to deliver high-performance solutions with personalization, automation, and data-driven insights that drive real business growth... View Promatics Technologies Private Limited's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Ludhiana, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
AI-enabled product engineering and digital solutions partner
Crafting technology excellence. For ideas that matter... View Intellias's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Global Software Engineering Firm
DataArt - Your Partner for Progress in the Digital Age... View DataArt's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Trusted Technology Partner
Mobitouch is a software development company from Poland specializing in mobile app development, web development, Flutter, .NET, React, UX/UI design, AI solutions, VR/AR, MVP development, product design, and staff augmentation for startups, scaleups, and enterprise clients... View Mobitouch's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Rzeszów, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
Inspired Software Engineering
Softengi is the software development company listed as one of the top 100 world's IT outsourcing service providers by IAOP. We accomplish this by offering our customers the most efficient business and technology solutions, including cutting-edge solutions, such as AI, XR ( VR, AR, MR), Blockchain, IoT, and... View Softengi's portfolio
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- VR/AR
- UI/UX Design
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Tychy, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Creative Solutions to Shape Your Business
Logix Shapers is an IT outsourcing company founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. We are serving clients by providing effective software, websites and cutting edge solutions like remote team management tools, cloud computing solutions and more to help in businesses growth. We... View Logix Shapers's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Folsom, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Apps Solution For Every Nation.
APPSNATION is the USA's top leading mobile application development company providing multiple Mobile App development services in IOs, Android, IoT, AR/VR, Games app development, Cross-platform, Wearable, eCommerce and much more. Contact Us to boost your Company's potential for next-level excellence... View AppsNation's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
- Wearables
- Software Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Let's Create Digital Success Together!
Edvantis is a data, AI & software engineering partner with over 400 talented professionals operating in Central & Eastern Europe and the USA... View Edvantis's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Rzeszów, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Outsourcing @ Peace of Mind
SynapseIndia is widely considered as one of the most highly acclaimed web, mobile app development, and digital marketing agencies. Over the course of its existence, with locations in India, the United Kingdom, and the United States, SynapseIndia has successfully completed over 18000 projects for a total of... View SynapseIndia Outsourcing's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 44 Projects Listed
Implement the Solutions, Not the Features.
Downtown Applications, the ultimate destination for top-tier application development and design services across the USA! With a storied history of excellence and a rich pool of expertise, our mission goes beyond mere app creation; we craft experiences that captivate, innovate, and ensure triumph... View Downtown Applications's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- Software Testing
- IoT
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- Location
- Sugar Land, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
May technology be with you.
We are a product and technology partner helping organizations turn ideas into scalable, high-impact solutions. From early-stage validation to complex product development, we combine strategy, design, and engineering to deliver results that matter... View Innovaslab's portfolio
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Sallent, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We engineer digital transformation that propels your business forward.
HQSoftware: Driving digital transformation and .Net development with innovation. Diverse expertise, 300+ satisfied partners... View HQSoftware's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- AI Development
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Supporting Digital Transformation Of Your Company
LIFE IS HARD is a transformative digital solutions provider, offering comprehensive services that encompass software development, mobile applications, cloud solutions, and web development. Our primary objective is to meet and exceed the needs of our clients by providing personalized and efficient software... View Life Is Hard's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IoT
- Web Development
- Location
- Florești, Romania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
From idea to success in business
Promwad creates custom software solutions, embedded systems design and produces new devices for the global market by taking a clients product from the stage of an idea to the final launch and mass production... View Promwad's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Essen, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Navigating Your Digital Growth
Culyte Innovation, a leading web and app development agency in the United States, excels in delivering advanced digital solutions across various domains. Specializing in user experience (UX) design, web and app development, and digital marketing, the agency integrates cutting-edge technology to drive online... View Culyte's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Peshawar, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Exceptional Digital Products & Outsourcing Development
Devsu is dedicated to outsourcing development solutions and building exceptional digital products for our partners. We provide value in every feature we design and build, ensuring the success of our partners in an ever-changing environment. With a commitment to best-in-class technology, continuous... View all reviews
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
AI-enabled .NET product engineering partner
Blackthorn Vision is a Microsoft-partnered .NET and AI development company.As a Microsoft Solutions Partner,we help enterprise teams build and modernize complex software products. The solutions we deliver are backed by deep .NET expertise,AI versatility,and a track record of delivering results... View Blackthorn Vision's portfolio
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Show more
- Location
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Promising the exposure you deserve!
We dont just develop applications; we build lasting partnerships that evolve software to keep our clients competitive and innovative. Since 2009, MobiDev has helped over 400 businesses in the US, Canada, Europe, and Israel build, modernize, and scale their products for todays dynamic market... View MobiDev's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- VR/AR
- Show more
- Location
- Norcross, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
You Dream It. We Build It.
We build custom software fast for business, education and government. We have solved the problem of slow software development that costs way too much. Get your software to market four times faster with SBBD... View Software Built By Design, Inc.'s portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Business Vision Meets Technology Mastery
With 1000+ successfully delivered projects for clients such as Go plc, Amika, Tom Ford, Burberry, Boost.ai, GTO Lab, Dr. Oetker, Aveda, T-Mobile, and La Mer, Master of Code Global stands among the leading AI development companies with a strong product mindset... View all reviews
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Show more
- Location
- Redwood City, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Transforming Salesforce with On-Demand Precision
LevelShift is a Summit-tier Salesforce consulting partner headquartered in Irvine, California, with offices in Asia and the UAE. It offers scalable, on-demand Salesforce services including advisory, implementation, customization, integration, and admin support through a flexible Pay-As-You-Use model. Rated... View LevelShift's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- CRM Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We’re a passionate team of designers and engineers that love helping businesses deliver their value to the world.Over the last 11 years we’ve worked with hundreds of businesses and entrepreneurs to grow through the innovative use of technology. We’ve seen what works and more importantly what... View SOtechnology's portfolio
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Cranfield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
- We design & develop web and mobile applications. Specializing in outsourcing and AI integration
We design & develop web and mobile applications. Specializing in outsourcing and AI integration
We are ready to build your project in the digital world. We will help you through the development process from initial analysis to successful launch. We design, build and launch digital products on mobile, web, and connected platforms... View Moravio's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
- CRM Consulting
- Show more
- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $79/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Innovating Healthcare Through Technology
Orangesoft is a full-cycle software development partner focused on healthcare... View Orangesoft's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- IoT
- AI Development
- Show more
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Mobile & Web Product Studio
Real products. Real users. Real impact... View Olearis's portfolio
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Testing
- Web Design
- Show more
- Location
- Middletown, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
Helping Bold Businesses Accelerate Innovation
Leaders in staff augmentation and .NET excellence. Global reach, two-decade legacy. Simplifying remote teams, empowering innovation... View ISHIR's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Big Data Analytics
- Software Testing
- Show more
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Building Software. Delivering Value
ORIL is a software development company that enable companies in Real Estate, FinTech, Transportation and Automotive, and more deliver intuitive, user-friendly digital products. Our team combines technical expertise with domain-specific knowledge to deliver high-quality digital products t... View ORIL's portfolio
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Show more
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Your Certified Agile Nearshore Software Development Team
We provide purpose-driven custom software development to education, health care, sports, and fintech organizations in the United States. As Uruguay's only Certified Scrum Team, our Agile practices will deliver smooth team integration, business understanding, and adaptation to change... View Streaver's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Specialized in Methodologies, Products & Services
Novacomp is a leading regional IT services company with over 25 years of experience assisting businesses in their digital transformation through solutions such as IT outsourcing, dedicated teams, IT consulting, staff augmentation, QA and software testing, app development, cloud services and more... View Novacomp's portfolio
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Show more
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Full-cycle software development company
We are an international software development company that creates solutions for 4 distinct areas of cloud automation and has subsidiaries or sales partners in 12 different European nations... View WebOrigo's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
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- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We are a digital design & development company.
Escolhadigital is a Digital design & development company mainly focus on Product and E-commerce development... View Escolhadigital's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Porto, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
AI-Powered XR, Digital Twins & Robotics for Enterprise
Lucid Reality Labs is an award-winning enterprise technology company specializing in AI-powered XR, digital twins, immersive simulations, and robotics experiences for healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, and global enterprises... View Lucid Reality Labs's portfolio
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Wearables
- IT Services
- Show more
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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Everything You Need to Know Before Hiring a Custom Software Development Company
Why should I hire a software development company?
Hiring a custom software company is a strategic way to reduce cost, accelerate delivery, and access scarce technical talent.
Organizations invest in custom software to address specific business needs that generic platforms cannot address.
Through tailored software solutions, companies improve operational efficiency, accelerate product development, and unlock innovative solutions that create competitive advantage.
Cost efficiency is a primary driver, as studies show that companies can reduce development labor costs by 72% by outsourcing, compared to fully in-house teams, mainly by avoiding recruiting, benefits, infrastructure, and idle capacity costs.
As a result, 59% of companies outsource software development primarily to control or reduce costs.
Speed is another major advantage of hiring a custom software development company, as outsourced and agency-led teams can deliver a custom software solution 25%-50% faster due to established processes, reusable components, and experienced project management practices.
This is especially valuable for product development initiatives with aggressive timelines.
Furthermore, this matters when the average time to hire a senior software engineering professional exceeds 40 days, and often even longer for specialized skills such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, or security.
Access to talent is critical in a tight labor market.
According to statistics, the global developer population exceeds 28 million engineers, yet skill shortages persist.
70% of companies say outsourcing improves access to specialized or innovative talent, including artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, and cybersecurity expertise.
Finally, the best software development company can provide scalability and risk reduction. You can scale teams up or down without long-term headcount commitments, while benefiting from their technical expertise, proven QA, security, and delivery frameworks.
How do I verify an agency's technical stability?
Focus on measurable proof of delivery, people, and process, not marketing claims.
Start with the delivery track record
Ask how long the agency has been providing custom software development services, including web development, mobile app development, and broader app development initiatives, and request multi-year client references.
Software companies that have been in business for 5+ years and have repeat clients are statistically more stable.
Studies show that 65-70% of long-term outsourcing relationships that are over 3 years long persist because vendors consistently meet delivery and quality expectations.
Examine team stability and turnover
According to various reports, healthy software firms maintain annual developer attrition below 15-20%; higher churn increases project risk, knowledge loss, and defects.
By contrast, the global tech average turnover often exceeds 25% in unstable or low-cost shops.
Review engineering practices and metrics
Ask about deployment frequency, defect rates, and test coverage. High-performing teams deploy weekly or more frequently and use automated testing, which reduces production defects by 40-60%.
Confirm the use of code reviews, CI/CD, and version control, as these are baseline practices used by over 80% of mature development teams practicing agile development.
Validate security and compliance maturity. Top software development companies that handle serious products follow standards like ISO 27001 or SOC 2.
Organizations using formal security frameworks experience approximately 50% fewer security incidents.
What should I look for in a software company?
When evaluating a software development agency, focus on evidence of delivery, talent quality, and operational maturity, supported by measurable indicators.
- Proven track record matters most
Look for firms with 5+ years in operation, relevant case studies in custom software, web development, or mobile app projects, and repeat clients. According to Deloitte, 65-70% of successful long-term outsourcing relationships persist because vendors consistently deliver on quality and timelines. - Assess technical talent and stability
Ask about team composition and turnover. Healthy agencies maintain annual developer attrition below 15-20%, protecting the long-term quality of product development. Higher churn increases delivery risk and defect rates. - Evaluate engineering practices
High-performing teams use CI/CD, automated testing, and code reviews. Google's DORA research shows teams that deploy weekly or more frequently and use strong automation face 40-60% fewer production defects and significantly faster recovery from failures. - Review security and compliance
If your product handles sensitive data, the company should follow standards such as ISO 27001 or SOC 2. IBM reports organizations with mature security frameworks suffer nearly 50% fewer security incidents and lower breach costs. - Confirm communication and transparency
Clear reporting, documented processes, and realistic estimates matter, as over 45% of failed software projects fail due to poor communication and unclear requirements.
What are the hidden costs of software development?
The actual cost of software development extends far beyond the initial project estimate, and these hidden costs are well-documented across the industry.
McKinsey research from 2023 shows that IT projects exceed budgets by an average of 45% and schedules by 7 months.
Scope creep is the most common driver
Research from the Project Management Institute shows that 52-70% of software projects experience scope changes, increasing total cost by 20-40% on average when requirements are not clearly defined upfront.
Rework and defect fixes are another major cost multiplier
According to the IBM Systems Sciences Institute, fixing a defect after release costs 4-5× more than fixing it during development, and up to 100× more than addressing it at the requirements stage.
Studies show that rework can consume 30-50% of total development effort if quality controls are weak.
Maintenance and operations are often underestimated
Multiple industry analyses show that 50-80% of total software lifecycle costs is spent after launch on maintenance, enhancements, and support, especially for systems using cloud computing, integrations, or the latest technology stacks.
Security and compliance failures are especially costly
IBM's Cost of a Data Breach Report found that the global average breach now costs nearly $4.4-4.5 million, excluding reputational damage and lost customers.
Team turnover adds a hidden expense
According to various agencies, replacing a developer typically costs 50-75% of their annual salary due to recruitment, onboarding, and lost productivity
What questions should I ask companies before hiring one?
Before hiring a software development firm, ask potential candidates the following questions:
Relevant Background
- How long have you delivered custom software development, mobile app development, or web development projects, and what percentage of your clients are repeat customers?
- Can you share case studies similar in size, industry, or complexity to my business needs?
- What is your average developer and project manager tenure (turnover rate)?
- What certifications, security standards, or compliance frameworks do you follow (e.g., ISO, SOC 2)?
Services and Processes
- What is your standard development methodology (Agile, Scrum, hybrid), and how often do you deliver increments?
- How do you handle quality assurance across app development and backend systems? What percentage of testing is automated vs. manual?
- What tools do you use for project tracking, code management, and CI/CD?
- How do you manage scope changes and control cost overruns?
Related to Your Project
- What team roles will be assigned to my product development project, and will they be dedicated or shared?
- What risks do you foresee in my project, and how would you mitigate them?
- Who owns the IP and source code, and when does ownership transfer?
- What does post-launch support look like, and what are the ongoing costs?
Why Companies Trust DesignRush
Rated 4.8 on Google and 4.7 on Trustpilot, DesignRush Agency Directory is a reliable resource for finding software development companies. We owe this to our executive selection team, which follows a strict screening process when featuring agencies on the platform, assessing key performance indicators, like portfolio, client reviews, and industry reputation.

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DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
Software Development Companies FAQs
What are the services of custom software development firms?
These firms typically provide services that support the entire software development lifecycle, including:
- Custom software development: Producing digital solutions tailored to your business needs, processes, and IT infrastructure. Examples of these include CRM, ERP systems, and inventory management apps.
- Web application and website development: Building digital experiences that run on website browsers, such as eCommerce and customer portals, ensuring seamless user experiences.
- Mobile app development: Developing native or cross-platform apps for iOS and Android to reach customers on mobile devices.
- Cloud services and infrastructure: Creating and managing the infrastructure of apps running on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Quality Assurance (QA) and testing: Running manual and automated testing to ensure that the software performs according to industry standards in terms of security, usability, and reliability before release.
- Emerging tech implementation: Implementing AI/ML, blockchain, IoT, analytics tools, and automation modules. Nearly 84% of developers are now using or plan to use AI tools in workflows.
- DevOps and automation: CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and process automation to accelerate delivery and reduce downtime.
- Systems integration: Connecting different software through custom APIs, third-party tools, and other solutions, so it efficiently functions as a unified system.
- IT and software consulting: Guiding businesses on selecting new solutions or optimizing current systems through strategic planning, technology evaluation, road mapping, and requirements analysis.
- Software prototyping and MVPs: Developing the early minimal-feature versions of software to validate ideas before a full build.
- Maintenance and support: Bug fixes, version updates, performance monitoring, and long-term support.
How much does a software development company charge for its services?
The cost of software development services depends on the tech stack, core functions and features, compliance and integration requirements, project complexity, and engagement model.
Developers in North America will charge more than those in Europe or Asia, so you should budget for $120-$200/hr for American developers and $25-$150/hr for a software developer from Asia or Europe.
Custom software development cost estimates based on project complexity:
| Project type | Cost |
| Simple App / MVP (minimal features) | $50,000-$150,000 |
| Medium Complexity (CRM, marketplace sites) | $150,000-$500,000 |
| Large Enterprise Software | $500,000-$2,000,000+ |
| Examples (ERP/Complex Platforms) | $200,000 and up |
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
About The Author and Expert Reviewer
Selina Garcia has authored 500+ articles and edited 50+ published books in economics, law, and history. Her unique blend of experiences allows her to approach content creation from a well-rounded perspective. Currently, Selina applies her expertise to producing insightful articles on IT, software, and applications for DesignRush.
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