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Build your software with a team that delivers.
We can help you bring your idea to life - whether it's a Minimum Viable Product or adding features to your existing product...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Salvador, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
IT Staff Augmentation and Custom Software Development
You will develop any needed solution that meets your requirements with AdvantISS. As Ukrainians, our engineers not only have a high-quality knowledge base and many years of development experience but are also motivated to provide our customers with the highest quality services.AdvantISS provides IT staff...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Staff Augmentation
- CRM Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Sokyryany, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Delivering True Value, Changing Lives
Delivering digital solutions focused on user experience for 15 years now, Zyxware Technologies is your partner in the following steps needed for the digital transformation of your business. Customized solutions form the bedrock of our services, thanks to Drupal and our competent team of consultants,...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- Software Development
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- Location
- Hackensack, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
All-in-one strategic hiring partner.
MWDN is a global all-in-one hiring service provider bridging the talent gap with top 5% experts across different time zones for companies of any size and stage in Israel, Europe, the USA, and Canada...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- IoT
- AI Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
You Think , We Process...
LETS TALKABOUT ROOTSQUARERootsquare Technologies is a most rapidly growing, innovative IT Services & Enterprise IT company founded in 2012, in India, providing consulting, development & maintenance covering Information Technology, Software development, System Integration & Custom Applications development...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Web developers who care about clients success
A team of professionals who have successfully developed and implemented business IT solutions for over two years. We take on the challenge of complex technology provision for medium and large organizations.Our team implements the boldest business ideas at any stage of development.Devurai opens new...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $33/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your nearshore partner to outsource top IT talent
SoftEdge Technologies designs and develops custom web and mobile applications independently or in partnership with your own internal development team...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Plan. Prototype. Innovate. Lets walk together for a digital transformation of your ideas.
Nestormind - Your trusted custom software development partner takes responsibility for all aspects of your project, no matter what size or complexity...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Driving innovation & transformation through consulting, AI & emerging technologies.
Driving innovation & transformation through consulting, digital transformation, and AI & emerging tech solutions...
Top Services:
- 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
Mageplaza is a top-rated e-commerce extension & solution provider on the Magento & Shopify platforms
We are here to make the world of e-commerce a better place with our knowledge, innovation & dedication.At Mageplaza, we're not just another tech company. We're your dedicated partner in crafting amazing online shopping experiences...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Managed Services
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Leave IT on us
Sterling Technolabs is the leading software development company based in India serving acorss the globe...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Experts solutions, just for you!
A boutique cyber security consultancy firm that specializes in application security, cloud security, DevSecOps, threat modelling with focus on small businesses and startups. Also, provide multiple unique solutions like CyberRISK4Board and cyber risk management consulting...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- Blockchain
- Managed Services
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Bangalore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Nearshore technology simplified
At Polytropic, we help you find the best nearshore software development partner in Latin America and kickstart a successful relationship. We have proven experience and a deep understanding of how to select and optimize collaboration in order to deliver software development projects in a nearshore model, from...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Medellin, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Your Destination for Cloud Solutions
One of the trusted Staff Augmentation service provider. CloudVandana has a considerable pool of remote developers from which organizations can select their best of remote developers...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Commitment Delivered
We are an IT services company backed by result-oriented professionals that helps enterprises reimagine and realign their businesses to stay ahead in this digital age. As a global software services company, we understand our customers business aspirations and deliver value through custom software solutions and...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Giving Shape to Your Dreams
CodeAegis is a leading software development company committed to delivering excellence in every project. With a global presence in UAE, USA, Kuwait, and India and eight years of experience, we have been providing innovative digital solutions that reflect our dedication to quality...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- IoT
- AI Development
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
Pulsion Technology is a UK-based AI and software development consultancy delivering custom software, mobile applications, AI solutions, AI agents and automation services across the public and private sectors...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Web Development
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Simplifying life through innovation
At Linnify, we help visionary companies accelerate their digital development efforts. From growing startups to tech-driven organizations, we support you in defining, designing, building, and successfully launching on time through dedicated product teams...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Delivering digital transformation - from consultancy and engineering, to AI, ML, cloud and UX
Delivering digital transformation - from consultancy and engineering, to AI, machine learning, cloud and UX...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Consulting
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Digital Innovation for a Shining Future
Goitrise is an international custom software development company headquartered in the United States with offices in Argentina...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your Reliable Crowdsourced Testing Partner
Ubertesters is a crowdtesting company that allows organizations to outsource the power of the crowd for their own digital testing or QA needs by using remote global vetted testers with devices...
Top Services:
- Software Testing
- Location
- Ramsey, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Supercharge Your Business With Our Highly Personalized Development Services
HotShots Labs is a boutique mobile end-to-end development agency with a deep focus on business needs. We help you plan, build and launch top-notch tech products. We know the process, we apply the most modern architecture and tools for product development and techniques to boost user satisfaction...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
PSP stands for People, Systems and process. Our value is that these three fundamentals must work in unison for your company to achieve your goals. That's what we're here to do. We take pride in understanding your organisation and identifying how your digital project will provide you with genuine business...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Cybersecurity
- Web Design
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- Location
- Spalding, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
IT Outsourcing Company
Bigscal is a Software Development Company based out of India. Our team has worked on various projects ranging from mobile apps to web applications...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- AI Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
Carleton is the country's leading provider of financial calculation software, loan origination compliance support, software development solutions, and document delivery software, based in South Bend, IN...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- IT Services
- Location
- South Bend, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Custom Software Development Company in Australia, USA and India
Albiorix Technology is a leading custom software application development provider with years of experience. Get specialized software development services right away...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Empower Your Business with Top Custom Software Solutions
CleverDev Software, a top custom software development company, specializes in creating bespoke software solutions for healthcare, fintech, logistics, and manufacturing. We deliver tailor-made solutions focusing on building trustful business relationships and driving forward with top service quality...
Top Services:
- IoT
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Exceptional Software, Crafted by Exceptional Minds.
At Sipod Software, we assist and guide you throughout the entire software development process. Our services encompass business analysis, aiding in the definition of a functional specification, and providing support during development...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Think Feel Technology
Picture this: youve got this groundbreaking idea, right? Our team is here to turn that idea into an app that will make waves...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Software Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Pickering, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
Cutting-Edge Tech for Next-Gen Businesses
Aminsofttech is having skilled developers & creative minds to fulfill the requirement of clients globally. We work on Android, iPhone applications, and more. We have a highly professional technical staff and Good Skilled Management Members to run this company smoothly...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Providing Automated Products for SAP Enterprises
ERP and ERP has helped numerous clients meet their global sourcing needs by helping them identify, evaluate and configure their IT architectures across multiple geographies to reduce costs, mitigate risks and maximize performance...
Top Services:
- ERP Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Fremont, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Where Experience Meets Excellence
Virtelliegnce is a global leader in Healthcare and IT Consulting. Through our unique consulting model providing an implementation-oriented partnership with clients, we offer consulting expertise across the full range of Healthcare IT sector...
Top Services:
- Cloud Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- ECM Consulting
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Best Flutter App Development Company | Flutter App Designing
Flutter Agency is the US Leading Flutter app development company build innovative and cutting-edge desktop apps and mobile apps using Flutter framework. Contact us today to get started!...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
The Number One in Mobile App & Web-App Development
Hello, and welcome to Lizard Global!Visit our website: https://www.lizard.global/...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 43 Projects Listed
Innovate, connect, inspire
We are committed to providing services to our clients with Leadership, Quality, Integrity & Reliability...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- Software Development
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- Location
- Nagpur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
A QA Company with Grade A Testing
Codoid Innovations is a leading software testing company founded in 2012 by a group of passionate test automation professionals. Our extraordinary journey started with our visionary founders foreseeing the wide-scale adoption of open-source tools for automation testing and its impact on the various software...
Top Services:
- Software Testing
- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
a littlecode for big wins
littlecode is a disciplined group of web devs and software architects who assist businesses to create elaborate coding blueprints, automate complex systems, and write clean, logical code...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- IoT
- Software Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Split, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
Turning Ideas Into Exceptional Digital Solutions
CodeClouds is your one-stop shop for everything Web, eCommerce, CRM, CMS, and Design. We have more than 500+ members in the US, New Zealand, India, and Australia...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- CRM Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Custom Software Services and Solutions
Logikos provides custom software services, specializing in embedded, desktop, web, and mobile software solutions, as well as software testing services...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Tech-Driven Solutions for Modern Businesses.
Founded in 2006, SITEK INC has solid footing in its Information Technology offerings. We are experts in the services we offer and we work to make sure our clients benefit from our knowledge. At SITEK INC your project will be delivered on time, within budget, and to your satisfaction every time...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Software Testing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
The right software partner can change everything.
APAX SoftwareAt APAX Software, we don't just create websites and mobile apps; we design, develop, and support the platforms that make a difference. With over 300 companies helped and 91,276+ development hours logged, we provide user-friendly tools that empower your team...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Testing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Breaking software with a smile
Magmabyte is a company that strives to meet clients' needs all around the world in the field of software testing...
Top Services:
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- Location
- Skopje, Macedonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Empowering Customers
CloudFountain Inc is a leading web development agency for startups and businesses in USA. We offer custom software & web development, salesforce Integration, data analytics, cloud development, AI and Machine learning development solutions globally at an affordable cost...
Top Services:
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- AI Development
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- Location
- Belmont, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
More than just testing
Manual software testing, QA for SaaS and e-commerce, QA Engineers augmentation. Our team provides a variety of QA services ensuring reliability, efficiency, and full transparency as the core principles in forming project teams and establishing long-term relationships with our clients...
Top Services:
- Software Testing
- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Building An Unbiased World
Tezeract, the AI powerhouse, specializes in Computer Vision and offers innovative AI solutions in ML, DL, NLP, and more. We empower businesses through AI-powered solutions and business automation. We're the secret sauce for businesses, injecting AI-powered sparks into operations and automation...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 39 Projects Listed
LP Global makes IT easy. Let's code your ideas!
Lightpoint Global is a bespoke software development company specializing in Web Development, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, IT Consulting, QA/AQA, Cloud infrastructure, UI/UX, and more. We have a proven track record in Martech, Publishing, Fintech, Healthcare, and more...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $37/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Your Technology Partner
ONE BCG is a global software consulting firm with over 22 years of experience solving complex problems with technology and delivering innovative solutions. We work together with the brightest minds to deliver comprehensive and scalable solutions focusing on user experience and technical excellence...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Value-Driven IT Services
Kollasoft offers IT services, to meet the standalone or collaborative application development requirement of local and global businesses...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Design, Develop And Improve
Our custom software development firm helps companies to fulfill their ambitions and create profitable digital products for business improvements...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
YOUR PARTNERS IN GROWTH
KASPAR Consultings is your partner in creating a seamless software experience that accurately represents your company to your clients. We collaborate with our clients to understand their stated and unspoken requirements, and then we design a solution for these objectives while maintaining continual...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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.Â
Core services include:Â
- Functional testing Â
- Performance testing Â
- Security testing Â
- Usability testing Â
- Regression testing Â
- Automation testing Â
- Accessibility testing  Â
- Mobile app testing Â
- API testing Â
- Compatibility testing across devices/browsers Â
- Compliance testing Â
- Testing with artificial intelligence (AI) tools
- QA auditÂ
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. Â
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. Â
Special software testing services such as QA audit goes from $5,000 to $25,000.Â
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:Â Â
- Core functionality issues: Use functional testing to verify features work as expectedÂ
- Unstable code or new features: Use unit testing for individual components and integration testing for modules working togetherÂ
- Poor system stability after updates: Seek regression testing to make sure new changes didn't break existing featuresÂ
- Performance and load issues: Use performance and load testing to evaluate speed and scalabilityÂ
- Security issues: Security and penetration testing are commonly used across apps handling sensitive user dataÂ
- Hard-to-navigate user experience (UX): Pursue usability testing to determine how intuitive the application is for end usersÂ
- Low compatibility across devices: Compatibility testing can evaluate how good the app works on different browsers, devices, and OS versionsÂ
There is also the option to choose between manual and automated testing. Â
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. Â
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.Â
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. Â
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.Â
How do businesses measure the effectiveness of software testing?
The effectiveness of the software testing is measured via:Â
- Code coverage: The percentage of the code that has been testedÂ
- Defect density: The number of defects found per unit of codeÂ
- Test case effectiveness: The percentage of test cases that identify defects; helps prune redundant and ineffective testsÂ
- Time to detect and fix defects: The time it takes to identify and fix software defects and software bugsÂ
- Defect leakage: The number of bugs that "escaped" to production versus those caught during the testing phase Â