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Zignuts Technolab is a top-rated Web and On-demand Mobile App development company in the USA, Germany, and India. We strive to excel in the invention and development of the industry’s most advanced technologies. We will help you to make your digital dreams in on your hand...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Gandhinagar, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Hifi Developments, we're more than just a tech company, we're your partners in building smarter digital solutions. Every project we take on is designed to bring real value, blending creativity, speed, and smart tech to help you grow. From bold ideas to final delivery, we build with purpose and precision...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Web Design
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Lubbock, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founded in 2016, we've quickly grown into one of the leading providers of multi-vertical staffing services to Fortune 500 clients. Our expertise spans across various industries, including IT, Banking, Healthcare, and Manufacturing, offering innovative solutions tailored to our clients' needs...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Adelaide-based MSP since 2006, now recognised as one of South Australia's leading and most innovative providers. 35+ specialists supporting 5,000+ workstations nationally. Managed IT, security & DISP compliance. ISO 27001 certified...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Adelaide, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
All Front is a full-service software development and consulting agency, with a special passion for front-end development and UX/UI design...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Birkirkara, Malta
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
For more than 12 years, we've proudly helped our national and international partners develop new opportunities by providing them with a comprehensive set of end-to-end tech services...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- ERP Consulting
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Gheorghe Lazăr, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Unidev, founded in 1990, is a diversified IT company focused on applying technology to business. If you can dream it, we can build it...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Bettoblock is a premier provider of innovative technology solutions, specializing in iGaming, game development, blockchain technology, and artificial intelligence. We excel in AR/VR software development and sports betting software solutions, offering tailored services...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Ajackus is your one-stop solution for all your engineering needs. We have a team of talented engineers across India who can be quickly hired, trained and aligned to your business needs...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Deliver quality engineering projects, agile, secure, efficient and scalable. The world as we know it is quickly changing towards a data-driven culture, where you can get all the information you need within seconds in the reach of a fingertip; the processes we all once knew are quickly digitizing for a great...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Big Data Analytics
- DevOps Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
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
Ontik Technology serves as your expert partner, collaborating closely with clients to develop high-quality software solutions swiftly and accurately. As a global software consulting, development, and outsourcing agency, we are dedicated to delivering excellence in every project we undertake...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- SEO
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
3XM Group is a leading software development company with offices in the US and Argentina. With more than 9 years of experience. We work on the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge technology solutions...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- VR/AR
- IoT
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Córdoba, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
The achievement of your technological endeavors hinges on the caliber of individuals within your team. Henkcorp specializes in aiding your recruitment process and fostering the growth of their talents, ensuring they excel in delivering the precise outcomes you seek...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- IT Services
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The future of work is remote. Hire top talent in the Philippines. Our platform provides the best experience for building effective remote teams...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Floral Park, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Building the future of our clients with innovation and expertise...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Szeged, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
A Texas-based AI engineering company helping mid-market businesses move AI agents from pilot to production. Built for the AI-native era of enterprise technology, we connect every zone of your business sales, service, data, operations into a single AI system that gets sharper the more it runs...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Big Data Analytics
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Cedar Park, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
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
We are passionate about empowering Indonesian digital talents to compete globally in technology services...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Location
- Surabaya, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Your nearshore IT partner in Latin America. With 20+ years of experience, we provide top-tier staff augmentation, software solutions, AI, and Big Data services. We help businesses transform digitally, turning ideas into market-winning realities with high-value tech services...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- IT Services
- AI Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Monterrey, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are an immersive Digital Agency located in Guadalajara with over 8 years of experience.We have worked with brands such as Madisa CAT, Neurocenter, and Onice Muebles on Branding, Digital Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, and Web Design and Development.We have collaborated with brands...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Guadalajara, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Charter Technology Solutions (CTS) is an IT and Cybersecurity Solutions Provider dedicated to helping K-12, nonprofits and commercial organizations create non-disruptive technology environments, instill security to avoid cyber disasters, unify systems & manage costs so users can thrive...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We build and supplement teams of IT specialists. Proprietary recruitment processes optimize the realization of the projects...
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- Software Development
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Distillery is a seasoned player in the field of nearshore software development, offering expertise and a robust process for building, scaling, and innovating technology solutions...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Blockchain
- IoT
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- Location
- Manhattan Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Custom Software Development and IT Consulting Company...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Touchlane is a European mobile development studio that truly gets startups and SMBs. With 10+ years on the market, we turn ideas in fintech, health & fitness, and entertainment mobile development into secure, high-performing apps users love...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
BorderlessMind is a premier remote IT talent provider that helps tech companies hire offshore, nearshore, and onshore remote-talent from across the globe. We have the best-in-class hiring process and help build high-quality teams with a remote global talent for our clients...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Leader in custom software development for eCommerce, UX/UI design, Web and Mobile apps...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- IT Services
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
InventorSoft is a custom software development company based in Ukraine, specializing in healthcare software development, education software development, and data analytics platforms. We also have extensive experience across Fintech, Supply Chain, and other SaaS-driven industries...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Chernivtsi, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
At Xarma, our two-decade legacy in web technology drives us to help businesses scale their software solutions. We're committed to providing the technical expertise needed for your success, whether you're a well-established enterprise or a rising startup...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- DevOps Consulting
- Software Development
- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cherry Byte Technologies understands the importance of remaining current through frequent self-reinvention. We accomplish this by continually attracting the brightest minds in modern digital paradigms and platforms...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Lewes, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Satvat Infosol Pvt Ltd was incorporated the year 2009 & having its headquarters in India. It is an IT / ITES organization which develops Software Products,Remote Proctoring Services, Webportal Development, Apps Design & Development...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We work closely with your business goals and objectives. Our aim is to make technology accessible to everyone, bridging the digital gap and taking your business to the next level.Since 2013, we have been working to positively impact the true economic engine of the countries where we operate, offering...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Adamo APAC combines Singapore-based technology consulting with Vietnam's elite engineering talent. We deliver custom software, AI integration, and dedicated offshore teams, enabling enterprise and scale-up organizations across APAC to innovate securely and optimize development resources...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Development
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
NSC Software is a Vietnam-based software development and consulting company that provides senior-led engineering services to businesses seeking Western delivery standards. Its capabilities include software development, AI and machine learning, data engineering and analytics, quality assurance, technology...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ReachIQ is a B2B outbound partner that combines an AI-powered sales platform with a dedicated managed SDR team. We build your ICP, find and score prospects from a database of 10M+ verified contacts, write and test messaging trained on real B2B outcomes, and run the campaigns that fill your calendar. You get...
Top Services:
- Market Research
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SlickDevs is a premier custom software development company specializing in transforming innovative ideas into robust, scalable applications. With a dedicated team of experts, we provide comprehensive solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of tech startups, mid-market companies, and enterprise...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Blockchain
- IoT
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- Location
- Bellevue, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
ProCoders.TECH, an expert team in frontend UI, websites, and mobile apps, excels in real estate software development. Established in 2007, we have hundreds of satisfied clients who appreciate our fearlessness in solving complex challenges. Our philosophy centers on quality, attention to detail, and staying...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Mob Inspire is a software development company carrying an ambition to improve software standards used in various industries. Our solutions assist startups to attain stability and enable businesses to eliminate vulnerabilities in their tech infrastructure...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Wearables
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
ALLSTARSIT is an international outstaffing service provider that helps businesses recruit, pay, insure, and support top global talent with payroll, benefits, and more...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- BPO
- Customer Support
- Staff Augmentation
- Managed Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Technology Mindz is a cutting-edge IT service and solution provider that empowers enterprises to reshape their businesses in the digital era...
Top Services:
- CRM Consulting
- IT Services
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Cupertino, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Appticz is a leading Mobile app development company that provides end-to-end custom app development services that add value to your business. with 150+ expert developers have helped startups to large companies transform their ideas into great Web and mobile app products...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Madurai, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 19 Projects Listed
At Evangelist Apps, we go beyond app development, offering IT consultancy and comprehensive digital solutions that are customized to your business goals. Our goal is to deliver effective, customized strategies that fuel growth and align with industry standards...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Fleet, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
ITWEBS provides full-cycle software development, web and mobile application development, eCommerce platforms, DevOps, integrations, IT support, and dedicated development teams for businesses that need reliable digital solutions...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
AIVEDA, an innovative player in the world of technology and artificial intelligence (AI), is poised to reshape the future through cutting-edge AI-driven solutions...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We believe in building software that helps you work smarter. We create solutions that make businesses better, because we take the time to understand the specific outcomes that will progress their ambitions...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Development
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- Location
- Farnham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Since 2006, we have been developing unique and powerful business solutions in various industries, such as Retail & eCommerce, FinTech & Banking, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Telecom, Software & Hi-Tech and Insurance.Usetech provides services in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Big Data, etc...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- IoT
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Codefia is a software house that creates high-quality custom web applications, systems, and scalable software using modern tools and proven methodologies. We are an experienced team of programmers, UX/UI designers, back-end developers, and front-end developers with over 10 years of experience in the IT...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Springs is a service company specializing in building Custom AI Agents tailored to specific business goals. With deep expertise in Conversational AI, AI Agent development, and Business Automation...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Staff Augmentation Companies
What services do staff augmentation firms typically provide?
Staff augmentation firms provide a range of talent solutions depending on their area of specialization. Here are some of the most common staff augmentation services:
- IT staff augmentation: UI/UX designers, software developers, mobile app developers, data analysts, QA testers, cybersecurity specialists, and DevOps engineers
- Finance and accounting staffing: Bookkeepers, accountants, financial analysts, and compliance professionals
- Creative and marketing staffing: Content writers, graphic designers, social media managers, and performance marketers
- Manufacturing and operations staffing: Industrial engineers, quality control inspectors, and supply chain analysts
Some staff augmentation services also cover strategy consulting or fractional leadership support, such as CFOs, CTOs, or senior operations and manufacturing consultants.
What is the difference between staff augmentation and outsourcing?
Staff augmentation involves temporarily hiring external skilled professionals to expand your internal team's capacity. These professionals work alongside your in-house staff, follow your processes, and are managed directly by your team.
Because of this team augmentation, you have more direct control over day-to-day execution, workflows, and priorities while scaling faster.
Outsourcing, by contrast, involves hiring an external vendor to handle an entire project or business function. In this model, the vendor usually manages the team, processes, and delivery, while your company oversees results and business goals.
Outsourcing is often a better fit for clearly defined projects or ongoing functions. For example, a company might outsource mobile app development for a food delivery solution to an external custom software development company.
In short, staff augmentation scales your team, while outsourcing scales your operations as a whole.
What is the difference between staff augmentation and managed services?
Staff augmentation entails hiring external professionals to fill a skill gap or expand internal team capacity in areas such as your engineering team, marketing team, or HR department. These skilled professionals work as an extension of your dedicated team and follow your company's processes, tools, and management structure.
On the other hand, managed services involve outsourcing a specific function to a third-party provider that is responsible for delivering and managing that service. This model is especially common in IT, where a provider might take ownership of functions such as cybersecurity, custom software development, or help desk support using its own processes, tools, and service standards.
The key difference is control: with staff augmentation, you manage the people; with managed services, the provider manages the function.
When should you hire a staff augmentation company instead of a full-time employee?
The right choice depends on your hiring timeline, budget, need for specialized skills, and whether the role is temporary or long-term.
Consider hiring a staff augmentation company if:
- You need to scale your team quickly based on seasonal demand, project spikes, or changing workloads.
- You need specialized expertise that is not available in-house or is difficult to hire locally.
- You want more staffing flexibility without making a long-term hiring commitment.
- You need support for a defined project or short- to mid-term initiative.
Consider hiring a full-time employee if:
- You need someone in a permanent role with long-term ownership and continuity.
- The role requires deep knowledge of your brand, internal culture, or business context.
- The position involves highly sensitive responsibilities that require close internal oversight.
How long does the typical onboarding process take for augmented staff?
Typically, the onboarding process for augmented staff takes 90 days. However, some companies offer 14 days, while others may require 6 months.
The actual timeline will depend on the role, level of seniority, and complexity of your systems and processes.
In many cases, initial onboarding can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. However, full ramp-up may take longer, especially for highly specialized or leadership roles.
For instance, a junior bookkeeper may only need 7-14 days for onboarding. By contrast, a senior finance consultant or CFO-level advisor working with proprietary systems and cross-functional processes may need several weeks or even a few months to fully ramp up.
What industries are seeing the most growth in staff augmentation?
According to research by the QX Global Group, the industries seeing the highest growth in staff augmentation are:
- Locum tenens: 12%
- Education: 10%
- Engineering: 3%
- Retained search: 5%
Additionally, these segments are forecasted to drive staffing market growth by 2026:
- Healthcare: 6%
- IT: 5%
- Industrial staffing: 3%
What are the top staff augmentation companies?
We have curated a list of top staff augmentation providers on DesignRush across multiple price points, so you can identify a vendor that's within your budget.
| High budget: $50,000+ |
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| Mid budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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| Low budget: $10,000-$25,000 |
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Beyond budget, our agency directory allows you to filter agency profiles by location, area of expertise, agency reviews, client types, team size, and hourly rates.