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Custom and private AI for Australian businesses. Xyloflow designs, builds and manages AI systems, including private AI kept within the business...
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- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
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- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1234/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We help early-stage startups build market-ready applications, and mid-market firms achieve tangible ROI with AI and Digital Transformation initiatives...
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- AI Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Talegen combines enterprise engineering discipline with a practical Small to Medium-sized Business lens: reduce manual work, connect the right tools, and build custom systems only where they create durable value...
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- York, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A two-person AI automation agency in La Rochelle, France. We replace the spreadsheets, no-code apps and copy-paste routines that slow a company down with custom software and AI agents, built around how your team already works. Projects usually range from 15,000 to 40,000, with a fixed quote after scoping...
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- AI Development
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- La Rochelle, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Digital Pixora is an elite software engineering and digital transformation agency. We don't just build websites; we engineer high-performance web applications, complex B2B SaaS platforms, and custom Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions tailored for enterprise growth. Our core expertise lies in Rea...
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- AI Development
- Web Development
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- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
One-stop product design & development for hardware startups in Shenzhen, China. Industrial design, prototyping, manufacturing. iF & Red Dot winner...
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- Product Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Wearables
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- Location
- Shenzhen, China
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
KeyesCode is a custom software development and AI automation company serving clients in Los Angeles, Tampa, and nationwide. The company builds web applications, mobile apps, SaaS platforms, AI products and agents, CRM systems, business automation, cloud infrastructure, and blockchain solutions around the...
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- AI Development
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- Software Development
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Somayar est un intégrateur technologique marocain basé à Rabat, spécialisé depuis 1999 dans les solutions de billettique et SAEIV pour le transport urbain, la radiocommunication professionnelle Hytera, les systèmes d'extinction automatique d'incendie Protecfire, la géolocalisation GPS et la gestion de...
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- Digital Strategy
- Wearables
- IoT
- Software Testing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Rabat, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
ARM Innovations delivers enterprise-grade cybersecurity and regulatory compliance solutions. We specialize in advanced VAPT, cloud security testing, and comprehensive audits for CERT-In, RBI, SEBI, and DPDP mandates to secure your digital assets...
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- IT Compliance Solution
- Cybersecurity
- Business Consulting
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Greater Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Saxon Enterprises is a small Tinton Falls, New Jersey studio that plans, codes and maintains websites and web applications for companies across the country. Our edge is AI search: we built BusinessPulse, which tests whether ChatGPT and Perplexity mention a business, and we design every client site so those...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Tinton Falls, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Jetty is a web app development company offering full-stack development, UI design, and testing services. We work on a subscription basis, giving you flexibility in scope and predictable budgeting over the long run...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Łódź, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Your business has more to offer. Lets make sure your website shows it. JM Sites is a Sydney-based independent studio helping B2B service businesses explain their services clearly and build a stronger digital presence. Founded by Jessica Manning, the studio combines thoughtful design with Webflow, WordPress...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ALCA Software LLC designs and develops tailored digital solutions for operations-heavy businesses. We specialize in replacing messy spreadsheets and disconnected platforms with centralized internal portals, custom web and mobile applications, smart CRM integrations, and real-time analytical dashboards...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Florida, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Userhub is a Bangladesh-based research and UX partner helping international organizations, consulting firms and product teams understand people, services and digital experiences. We combine qualitative and mixed-methods research, UX/usability studies, accessibility evaluation, field research and local...
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- Market Research
- UI/UX Design
- Business Consulting
- Product Design
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ouvriex LLC was established in 2021 as part of the FORM Production Group, which originated in 2005. The company operates as a comprehensive business solutions provider, offering services that include human resources solutions, legal consultations, taxation advisory, facility management, and workspace rentals...
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- HR Outsourcing
- Customer Support
- Business Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Dubai technology consultancy: websites, technical SEO/GEO, business automation (n8n) and AI systems forprofessional-services firms and SMEs. We build, then run and grow what we ship...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CoreXyte Software Technologies is a software development company building modern trading, financial technology, and business software solutions...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CodeStringers helps growth-stage and small-to-mid-market companies implement, integrate, and operate Zoho-centered digital enablement solutions by combining senior executive consulting, cost-effective delivery teams, and custom software capabilities when needed...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Santa Cruz, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Netquall is a global IT solutions and technology services company specializing in web design and development, web applications, custom software development, graphic design, digital marketing, and professional IT training. The company emphasizes delivering quality solutions within deadlines while maintaining...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Wayne, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NexaSEC Cyber Solution delivers practical cybersecurity services that help businesses identify risks, strengthen defenses, and protect critical digital assets...
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- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cybersecurity
- DevOps Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Mananthavady, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Techno Tackle Software Solutions (TTSS) is an ISO 27001:2022 certified IT staffing, AI solutions, and software development company based in Coimbatore, India. We provide dedicated developer staff augmentation, AI automation, and web, mobile, and eCommerce development for clients across the US, UK, E...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Coimbatore, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Leanware
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Boutique Software Development Company serving operators and startups that need strategy and execution under one roof...
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- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
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AI Development Review from Julia Antoci
Leanware built the mobile MVP of our AI fitness assistant for iOS and Android. It started with discovery workshops that sharpened the product vision and shaped an MVP roadmap prioritizing launch features while leaving room for expansions like avatars and real-time feedback. They developed a conversational AI engine with custom prompt and context engineering tailored to fitness conversations, one that keeps continuity across sessions, remembers user progress and preferences, and keeps health guidance within safety standards. On top of that they implemented photo-based food recognition, smart search that understands fitness intent, personalized recommendations, progress tracking with AI-generated insights and coaching suggestions, and gamified response formats that make AI answers easy to read, plus the scalable backend behind it all. Their consultation saved us an estimated 20 to 30 percent in costs by avoiding unnecessary complexity, and we launched a functional MVP across the app stores in under eight weeks, faster than planned. Project management was exceptional: clear timelines, on-schedule delivery, and proactive communication via Slack, with expert recommendations guiding decisions rather than every choice being pushed back to us. Their technical skill and creativity made the whole thing feel less like hiring a vendor and more like building with a co-founder.
Software Development Review from Anonymous
Leanware delivered two significant projects for our e-commerce platform along with a steady stream of smaller fixes and enhancements. They built a new employee management page in our back office so our customers can create accounts, set permissions, and link employees to entities on their own, and when our mobile app's chat functionality needed replicating in the back office, they built a custom chat and messaging React library from scratch, integrated seamlessly with our design system and existing bespoke solution. Along the way they worked comfortably across Next.js, React, React Native, Apollo, GraphQL, and Hasura, and adapted to our implicit conventions. We ran week-long SCRUM sprints with check-ins three times a week, and they consistently hit the sprint goals on time; even when we needed hard pivots mid-sprint, they adapted without losing pace. As the engagement progressed they increasingly took the lead, asking well-informed questions and offering suggestions on code, product, and design that genuinely enriched the outcomes. What impressed us most was how swiftly they onboarded: given incomplete product descriptions, they asked the right questions to fill the gaps and picked up our undocumented code patterns without getting stuck on minor details. It felt like one cohesive team working toward shared objectives, free of the friction that usually comes with a third party
Mobile App Development Review from Anonymous
Leanware has partnered with us since Q4 2023 on two cloud-based mobile apps for iOS and Android, one built in Flutter and one in React Native, handling development on both and the UI/UX design on one. For one project they staffed a team of five mid-level developers, a senior developer, an architect, and a UX designer available as needed. They also took over an app that was unstable and nowhere near production-ready and turned it into a stable, solid product I'm genuinely proud to show. Their processes leave nothing to chance and the code that comes out of them is excellent; they've been flexible and thorough throughout. They meet deadlines, keep their promises, and are careful about what they commit to. The whole team has been great, and Alvaro, their Technical Product Manager, deserves a special mention for being remarkable. I hired them because they were upfront about what they could and couldn't do, and that honesty, together with the tremendous quality of their work, is what separates them from other providers. Both are getting harder to find these days.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsBlockchain development, smart contract audits, and DeFi consulting for Web3 projects worldwide. Covering Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain, Solana, and all EVM networks from development and security audits to deployment and post-launch support...
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- AI Development
- Blockchain
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- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hybrid Mediaworks is a technology partner helping agencies and businesses turn ideas into scalable digital products through expert development teams, AI, automation, and custom software solutions...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Beta HiTech is a software engineering company that designs and builds custom web applications, ERP systems and digital products. We help growing businesses and established enterprises replace manual processes, disconnected tools and outdated systems with software built around how they actually operate. From...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Testing
- Software Development
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Senior software engineering from Ukraine for SaaS founders. We author V1s and rescue live Rails apps that lost their team: MoveitPro (2,000+ companies, 40K daily users), HappyCo (1.5M+ units under management), Cliqpod (200M+ pageviews a month). Senior judgment, AI-amplified delivery, one named engineer per...
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- Web Development
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- VR/AR
- AI Development
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- Location
- Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Sandbanks Digital is the premium choice for website management and custom app development for the peninsula. We focus on your digital tools, so you can focus on your business...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Poole, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Nomium is a technology partner, not just a contractor. We don't just write code we design the architecture, choose technologies that fit your business goals, and drive the project all the way to results. We immerse ourselves in your business, speak your language, and take responsibility for the final product...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Software Testing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Asepticware specializes in tailoring innovative software solutions that seamlessly support your business strategy. With our deep industry expertise and structured development process, we guarantee premium quality, on-time delivery, and strict budget adherence. Let us empower your business with the technology...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- Software Testing
- Customer Support
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- Location
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
PSI Square is a specialist software development firm with 10+ years of experience building algorithmic trading systems, AI agents and automation, SaaS platforms, and custom web and mobile applications. Founded in 2015, the company serves traders, prop firms, startups, SMEs, and businesses worldwide, with...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Perimattic is a technology partner specializing in AI development, software development, cloud solutions, DevOps, MLOps, and enterprise technology services. The company helps startups, growing businesses, and enterprises build secure, scalable, and high-performance digital solutions...
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- AI Development
- DevOps Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- Software Testing
- Software Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
Digiratina, an offshore AI software development company headquartered in Sri Lanka offering next generation integrated technology services...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
Parsedom is a data & tech services company specializing in web scraping, data engineering, automation, and web development. We build scalable systems that turn unstructured data into structured, actionable insights. Our services include data extraction, lead generation systems, API integration, workflow...
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- AI Development
- Software Testing
- Big Data Analytics
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- London Ontario, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Intelligrow helps banks, fintechs, MFIs, and financial institutions accelerate digital transformation with secure, scalable software solutions. From digital lending and core banking to Mifos implementation, cloud services, AI, and custom application development, we deliver technology that drives innovation...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Hubballi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Krimatix Pvt. Ltd. is a technology and growth partner delivering AI solutions, software engineering, digital transformation, and offshore talent services. We empower startups, growing businesses, and enterprises to innovate, scale, and achieve business impact through intelligent technology and strategic...
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- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- DevOps Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
InfraByte builds automotive recycling software for Australian car removal, dismantling, scrap yard, and vehicle parts businesses...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- IT Services
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- Location
- Newcastle, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bereza WP provides custom WordPress and WooCommerce development for businesses, agencies, and organizations. With 8+ years of experience, I build, customize, optimize, and maintain websites with a focus on performance, usability, responsive design, and reliable functionality. Services range from new website...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Driving innovation & transformation through consulting, digital transformation, and AI & emerging tech solutions...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Ghaziabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $22/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Acess Meditech has spent nearly two decades helping insurance companies across the Middle East and Africa modernize and transform their operations through advanced Insurance ERP and InsurTech solutions.Our AI-powered platform provides comprehensive capabilities across IFRS 17, General Insurance, Medical...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Enterprise-Grade Digital Solutions. Startup-Friendly Pricing...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Coimbatore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SoftGlaze is a WordPress studio run by Azhar Ali, a WordPress Core Contributor. You work directly with the developer: no account managers, no outsourcing. 150+ projects, 60+ WordPress sites, 20+ WooCommerce stores, 8 plugins on WordPress.org...
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- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
Prism Infoways is an IT solutions and web development company based in Gurugram, India. We build websites, mobile apps, e-commerce stores and custom software, and support them with AI, cloud, cybersecurity and digital marketing services. Having worked with 150+ clients worldwide across logistics, real estate...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- IoT
- Software Testing
- AI Development
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- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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Frequently Asked Questions About Software Testing Companies
What services do software testing firms provide?
Software testing companies provide different testing services to identify errors, security risks, performance issues, and how the software behaves in real-life situations and across devices. As part of their software testing service, they also check if each feature works as expected, fix bugs, make improvements, and make sure new software development updates don’t break existing functions, so the software quality remains stable.
Core services include:
- Functional testing
- Performance testing
- Security testing
- Usability testing
- Regression testing
- Automation testing
- Accessibility testing
- Mobile app testing
- API testing
- Compatibility testing across devices/browsers
- Compliance testing
- Testing with artificial intelligence (AI) tools
- QA audit
How much do software testing services cost?
Hourly rates for QA testing range from $25 to $200+. The final cost is determined based on the size of the software or application, its complexity, required testing type, tech stack (custom-built and older legacy systems cost more), and niche.
The rate will also depend on the seniority of the software tester. Across the United States, junior quality assurance (QA) tester may charge $70 to $110 per hour, while the rate for a senior QA mentor and automation engineer can range from $130 to $200 per hour.
Special software testing services such as QA audit goes from $5,000 to $25,000.
How can businesses know what type of software testing do they need?
Businesses can determine what type of testing solutions they need based on the potential impact of failures and the likelihood of defects. Namely, if they encounter:
- Core functionality issues: Use functional testing to verify features work as expected
- Unstable code or new features: Use unit testing for individual components and integration testing for modules working together
- Poor system stability after updates: Seek regression testing to make sure new changes didn't break existing features
- Performance and load issues: Use performance and load testing to evaluate speed and scalability
- Security issues: Security and penetration testing are commonly used across apps handling sensitive user data
- Hard-to-navigate user experience (UX): Pursue usability testing to determine how intuitive the application is for end users
- Low compatibility across devices: Compatibility testing can evaluate how good the app works on different browsers, devices, and OS versions
There is also the option to choose between manual and automated testing.
Is automated testing more expensive than manual testing?
As an investment, automated testing is pricier than manual testing but offers a lower cost-per-test over time as it can run the same scripts repeatedly, without human intervention. Conversely, manual testing entails lower upfront fee, but its cost grows linearly as the project grows, as every test cycle requires paid hours from QA testers.
So, for short-term projects or ones with shifting requirements, manual testing is considered a more economical option, whereas for maintenance and regression cycles, automated testing grants better return on investment.
The main distinction between these methodologies is that manual testing relies on human observation and interaction to identify defects, whereas automated testing uses software scripts to compare outcomes against predicted results.
Manual testing is best suited for exploratory testing, usability assessments, ad-hoc bug hunting, and minor hotfix verifications where script development would be inefficient. Automated testing, on the other hand, is primarily used for regression testing to make sure the new code does not break existing features.
How do businesses measure the effectiveness of software testing?
The effectiveness of the software testing is measured via:
- Code coverage: The percentage of the code that has been tested
- Defect density: The number of defects found per unit of code
- Test case effectiveness: The percentage of test cases that identify defects; helps prune redundant and ineffective tests
- Time to detect and fix defects: The time it takes to identify and fix software defects and software bugs
- Defect leakage: The number of bugs that "escaped" to production versus those caught during the testing phase