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AI automation for manufacturing · Custom software development · EU engineering teams
Snotor is an EU software development company headquartered in Riga, Latvia, with an office in London. We help manufacturers automate complex processes with AI, deliver end-to-end custom software, and provide nearshore engineering teams to companies across Europe, the UK and the US...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 45 Projects Listed
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Snotor Reviews & Testimonials

Web Development Review from Mina Sheikhha
Overall, we had a very positive experience working with this company. The team was professional, responsive, and easy to communicate with throughout the project. They delivered a high-quality website on schedule, were receptive to feedback, and maintained exceptionally fast response times, which made the collaboration smooth and efficient. We would confidently recommend them to businesses looking for a reliable web design partner.

Healthcare Review from Andris SproÄŁis
Snotor was an excellent technology partner throughout the development of our AI-powered computer vision MVP for the healthcare industry. From the beginning, the team demonstrated a strong understanding of both our business goals and the technical complexity of the project. Communication was clear, milestones were delivered on time, and the developers were proactive in suggesting improvements rather than simply implementing requirements. The final MVP successfully validated our concept and created a strong technical foundation for future development. We highly recommend Snotor to companies looking for an experienced and reliable software development partner, especially for AI, computer vision, and healthcare solutions.

Mobile App Development Review from Kirill Tomashevsky
Snotor has been a reliable and highly professional development partner throughout the project. The team demonstrates strong technical expertise, clear communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. They are responsive to feedback, adaptable to changing requirements, and consistently focused on delivering high-quality results. Their collaborative mindset and commitment to both the technical and product side of development make the overall experience smooth and productive.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsEdgebound Labs
Edgebound Labs is an AI-native digital commerce lab based in Mexico City, with 20 years of experience building enterprise commerce for B2B, B2C and D2C brands across Mexico, the US and LATAM...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
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- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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Web Development Review from Nicole Glenn
Our company required a new website, and Edgebound stepped in to develop it for us while also implementing an effective optimization strategy throughout the process. At present, their team continues to work with us, ensuring the ongoing maintenance and smooth operation of the site. Since partnering with Edgebound, we’ve noticed a significant boost in our sales, which speaks volumes about the quality of their work. One of the standout aspects of their team is their ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a way that is easy for us to understand. They strike the perfect balance in providing just enough detail to keep us fully informed and aligned without overwhelming us. The team’s performance has been exceptional. They consistently meet deadlines and have shown great reliability, leaving us with no complaints whatsoever. Working with Edgebound has been a seamless and straightforward experience, and they have truly made the process of developing and maintaining our website hassle-free. I am thoroughly pleased with their work and couldn’t recommend them more highly.

eCommerce Development Review from Morgan Hermand
We brought in Edgebound to handle our site development, maintenance, and support needs. Our site had several serious performance problems in terms of speed and reliability. Their first project was stabilizing our platform, which they completed quickly. Since then, they’ve provided a variety of other services. They made some changes to the site’s interface, design elements, and user flow. They also added new features to better support our SEO efforts. Since we started working with Edgebound, our business has improved. They solved all of our issues quickly and developed new features that met all of our needs—everything that they deliver works flawlessly. The team is dedicated, professional, and easy to work with. They accommodate our requests and care about the success of our business. Their team is full of great ideas, and they’re always available to help. They’re accessible and responsive, even during after hours or on the weekends. They’re both professional and personable. The team cares about the quality of their work, and they’re committed to their client’s success.

eCommerce Development Review from Germán Montoya
We needed to completely relaunch our website as our previous site was becoming unstable due to increased visitor numbers, which limited our growth. Edgebound came on board to re-platform our site and has continued to build out new pages. Edgebound created a fully responsive site from scratch, handling the design, coding, launch, and support. They developed the platform on a Magento enterprise so that it could scale with our future needs. Since then, they’ve continued to maintain our site, monitor our analytics, and constantly revisit areas for improvement. They incorporate most of our requests, even when they’re technically challenging, and find workarounds that keep the code clean while still delivering functionality. If any issues persist, Edgebound is extremely quick to rectify them. Edgebound has been both professional and supportive throughout the partnership. The site’s stability has been key for our growth because it allows us to accommodate higher visitor volumes during peak consumer times. They organize their company by teams, which lets the teams tackle projects efficiently. After submitting a brief outline for a new page or function, it will be discussed thoroughly before it goes to the design and coding teams. The analytics team will then look over the new functionality before launching, which prevents potential problems. The site’s stability is also crucial to our success because it gives us the potential to grow. They’ve supported us on this front, which has helped us to achieve our goals.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsHardware, Firmware & Embedded Software Under One Roof
Droid Technologies is a top embedded systems development company providing full hardware design and firmware services. We deliver custom PCB design, Embedded GUI (LVGL/TouchGFX), and IoT Companion Apps. ISO 13485 compliant, we are trusted by MedTech, Industrial & Robotics clients globally...
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- Product Design
- IoT
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- Software Development
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $39/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 39 Projects Listed
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Product Design Review from Kevin Pfeil-Schmid
We have been working with this engineering partner for several years on the development of readout electronics for printed sensor technology, and our experience has been consistently outstanding. As one of their larger clients, we have scaled up to ten engineers working simultaneously across different disciplines, and the quality has always remained exceptional.Their team brings deep expertise in analog and digital electronics, sensor signal conditioning, embedded firmware, software development, and mechanical design. They understand the unique challenges of printed and flexible sensorsnonlinear responses, environmental drift, calibration strategies, and low-noise readoutand have repeatedly delivered robust, production-ready solutions.Their support in EMI/EMC pre-compliance and troubleshooting has been especially valuable. Their system-level understanding significantly reduced our certification risk and improved overall product reliability.Communication has always been clear, proactive, and efficient. Their engineers integrate seamlessly into our internal workflows, manage milestones professionally, and consistently deliver on time. They are flexible, fast in responding to challenges, and highly reliable during intense development phases.After years of collaboration, we can say with confidence that they are one of the most capable and trustworthy engineering partners for complex sensor electronics. We highly recommend them to any company seeking strong technical expertise, scalability, and long-term commitment.
Henrik Foss's Review Sourced from Google
An excellent source of expertise in electronics design and firmware development. Strong communication and professional throughout the engagement.
Kevin Pfeil-Schmid's Review Sourced from Google
We’ve been working with this engineering partner for several years, and the experience has been excellent. They supported us in the product development of readout electronics for printed sensors used in automotive measurement systems, delivering high-quality electronics, embedded software, mechanical design, and EMI/EMC support. The team is proactive, fast, and highly skilled—always reliable, easy to work with, and willing to go the extra mile when deadlines are tight. A truly outstanding and trustworthy partner. Highly recommended!
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsAI transformation execution, LLM, OCR, custom software engineering, legacy modernization, UI/UX
Azati specializes on agentic AI engineering, enterprise AI integration, Legacy-to-AI modernization, custom business software, web apps & UI design...
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- AI Development
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- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
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Ruslan Mihalevich's Review Sourced from Google
I would like to share feedback on the work of the specialists from Azati Software. Our teams jointly participated in the development of several different web applications. The projects had tight deadlines. The frontend development team from Azati quickly immersed themselves in the work and completed all assigned tasks within the established timeframe. It is a pleasure to work with a team that has well-developed not only hard but also soft skills. I sincerely look forward to further fruitful cooperation.
Aleksei Nagovonskij's Review Sourced from Google
The guys from this IT company are true pros. They handled everything smoothly, without any fuss, and delivered top-quality results. Communication was easy, they understood tasks instantly, and the outcome exceeded expectations. You can tell the team is experienced and genuinely engaged. Working with them was a pleasure.
Sergei Ivanov's Review Sourced from Google
This team showcases exceptional depth in fintech, biotech, and the digital transformation of heavy industry. Their ability to integrate cutting-edge technologies with deep sectoral understanding sets them apart in the innovation space. Whether streamlining financial systems, accelerating biotech breakthroughs, or modernizing complex industrial operations, their work consistently delivers measurable impact and forward-looking solutions.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsReliable AI, Web & Mobile App Solutions for Growing Businesses
WanderCode helps businesses build reliable digital products through AI development, web and mobile app development, UI/UX design, DevOps, software QA, and product development. We focus on practical solutions that solve real business problems, improve workflows, and support long-term growth...
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- eCommerce Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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We build products that have to work the first time.
Pacific Design Engineering (PDE) is a full-service product design house in Burnaby, BC, with 38 years of experience and over 5,900 projects delivered. We bring electronics, firmware, software, mechanical design, and compliance together under one integrated team — taking complex products from concept to...
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- IoT
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Burnaby, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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The AI Reimagination Company
Techjays is an AI development company helping businesses reimagine how work gets done with AI. Combining AI consulting and AI development services, Techjays identifies high-value business workflows, redesigns processes around AI, and builds production-ready systems that deliver measurable outcomes...
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- Software Testing
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Menlo Park, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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Larry Miller's Review Sourced from Google
I've used Tech Jays for several projects, I love their work and love working with the team!
Corbin Miller's Review Sourced from Google
I've been working with Techjays since they started and have never been disappointed. On each project I have worked with them they have always delivered on time, on budget and with great quality. They adapt to the needs of the customer and have been in large part, more of a technical co-founder for my start ups. I'll continue to work with them and highly recommend them to anyone!
Jonathan Rodriguez's Review Sourced from Google
We've been working with TechJays the past 18+ months and the outsource experience has been great. They are agile and compared to previous outsource experiences, their competence, quality, and delivery punches above the rest.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsSmarter IT Staff Augmentation. Powered by AI.
Based in Dallas, TX, Programmers.ai is a global technology partner leading the next generation of staff augmentation. With 1000+ developers and consultants, our team excels in hundreds of technologies across 15+ industries all trained in AI tools to deliver up to 2X productivity gains vs. traditional staffing...
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- IT Services
- DevOps Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Texas City, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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Your team for proper development
Every client deserves dependable software they can trust. Our team is committed to delivering reliable solutions that ensure seamless performance and peace of mind...
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- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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End-To-End Embedded Product Engineering
Jenex Technovation is an embedded product engineering firm that builds connected hardware, firmware, IoT platforms, cloud services, mobile apps, and AI/ML features for companies developing or scaling physical and digital products...
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- Software Testing
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- IoT
- IT Services
- Engineering
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Larry Kaufman's Review Sourced from Google
Jenex did a great job with our website. They were great listeners and took in all of our concerns and had lots of great ideas. They worked quickly and were easy to work with on doing revisions. I highly recommend them.
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it improves our carrier go to growth and helpful to life, with good company with good experience.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsEnterprise software, nearshore from Mexico — with a U.S. entity in Texas.
Enterprise software firm founded in 2018, headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico, with a U.S. entity in Laredo, Texas. We build and integrate software for companies that operate at scale, and staff dedicated engineering teams for U.S. clients in Central Standard Time...
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- Monterrey, Mexico
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- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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Uziel Bustamante G's Review Sourced from Google
We've worked together on several occasions, and it's always a pleasure. They are an extremely professional team, with prompt service and the ability to respond quickly to any request. Without a doubt, they are key partners for our projects.
Monica Lopez's Review Sourced from Google
We started with them for a custom development project, and they ended up also helping us migrate our email to Microsoft 365 and with security. Having a single team for everything has greatly simplified our day-to-day operations. Highly recommended.
EQUIPOL DE CV's Review Sourced from Google
Excellent service and attention! We have been working with them for a long time and they are always available in case of any emergency.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsSolutions technologiques pour entreprises au Maroc depuis 1999
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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- Wearables
- IoT
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- Rabat, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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Bruce wong's Review Sourced from Google
very good company and partner, their solution is very professional. all their staff is very kind. good teams.
Benkam Kamal's Review Sourced from Google
had a great experience with Somayar. The team is very professional, organized, and reliable. They pay attention to details and make sure everything is done with high quality. Communication was smooth, and they were always helpful and respectful.I truly appreciate their work and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy and professional company.
Ziad's Review Sourced from Google
A serious and innovative company.Somayar offers effective technological solutions tailored to the real needs of its clients. The team is responsive, competent, and attentive. A truly reliable partner for any digital or IT project. I highly recommend them!
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsTrusted by NASA · Built for Frontiers
NASA-grade product engineering for regulated industries...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- IoT
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- Middletown, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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Tech Builds
Cube is a Dutch software studio that works as your technology partner, not just a supplier. For nearly 15 years we have designed and built custom software: mobile apps, customer portals, platforms, websites and LMS solutions that keep critical processes running. We think along from strategy through build to...
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- AI Development
- Digital Strategy
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- Oldenzaal, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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Transforming Businesses
ARIT is where enterprise experience meets modern technology. With a 300+ member engineering team and provien experience building mission-critical platforms for financial services , wealth, insurance, and finance, we bring the scale and discipline of an enterprise technology organization to every project. We...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Testing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Jodhpur, India
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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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














