Explore leading staff augmentation providers that help businesses expand their teams quickly with skilled professionals. Find a partner that matches your needs by filtering your search by expertise, budget, and location.
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Infracore is a best-in-class Cybersecurity and IT Support Services firm. Founded in 2003, Infracore takes a white-glove approach to providing end-to-end IT infrastructure support, cybersecurity, systems management, network design, compliance, desktop support, and strategic decision guidance...
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- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Our name is inspired by the Turritopsis Dohrnii, a species of Jellyfish that can revert to its life-cycle form, via cellular differentiation. It creates a newer version of itself. Jellyfish Technologies uses design, engineering, and technology skills to transform the ideas of its valued clients into...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
The Best Tech Recruiters & Tech Staffing Agency in Los Angeles, CA & Austin, TX - Rapid Growth Hiring, saving you time & money!...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Marina del Rey, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Dev Station, we think that our biggest asset is our exceptional team of specialists that are enthusiastic about technology and committed to your success. We empower your organization with cutting-edge solutions suited to your specific demands by using their knowledge.We offer professional advice...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- IoT
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
CodingCops is an AI-native technology and engineering partner specializing in AI development, vetted engineering talent, Salesforce, product & software development, and cloud & DevOps...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Skystis Infotech is a next-generation IT company that was formed on the fundamental philosophies of delivering Quality, going beyond means for meeting customer expectations, and creating brand value for our clients.Skystis works globally on website and IT solutions offering targeted market solutions and...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
We help you recruit, hire, manage and scale world-class offshore distributed Software Teams. We also design and develop full custom software projects...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Lakewood, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Trusted by global companies, emerging businesses, startups and founders, our people work at the cross-section of technology, design and user experience to help our clients reimagine their business, stay agile, build stronger brands and stay a step ahead...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Free Range partners with mission driven organizations and companies through strategy, design, and development services that bring stories to life. We go beyond reaching targeted audiences by moving users to take meaningful action...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Growing companies that need software built well, without hiring a product organization to do it. One subscription, priced by intensity: Automate for recurring manual work, Build for a priority backlog, Guided when there is no product-management layer. Mobile, IoT, cloud, AI...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ilink is a fintech and custom software development company. We help startups, financial businesses, and enterprises launch new digital services, blockchain products, modernize complex platforms, and build secure technology designed for long-term growth...
Top Services:
- Blockchain
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
PLANEKS is an offshore Python development and staff augmentation company. We work with Startups and SMEs to help them achieve their main goals: develop digital products, build a team of engineers, and fill expertise or technological gaps...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We connect companies with top developers and teams, expertly matched through AI. Our advanced AI-powered vetting finds the engineering talent businesses need to thrive. From engineering solutions as a service to creating engineering pod teams, we make business transformation simple. Over 100 companies trust...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Sphinx Solutions is a vibrant IT service provider that offers result-driven software solutions globally. Incorporated in 2010, Sphinx is now a CMMI level 3 appraised company with ISO 9001:2015 certification...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- Web Development
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Netlogic Computer has provided expert IT support since 2005, helping hundreds of businesses increase productivity and profitability by making IT a streamlined part of operations. Our mission is to deliver the latest technology consulting, services, maintenance, and support as a highly cost-effective IT...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Elegance Healthcare LLC is a prominent healthcare technology firm that offers a full spectrum of virtualized solutions for rapidly expanding healthcare companies...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Business Consulting
- Customer Support
- Transcription Services
- Accounting
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- Location
- East Providence, Rhode Island
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
Helping companies with strategic web solutions for fintech and tech challenges...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Ecosmob offers VoIP Software Development, Staff Augmentation Services, QA Services, DevOps, AI/ML and Mobile app development services...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
CCS IT, a GSA-certified and minority-owned firm from South Florida, champions excellence in Government IT. With an ethos of trust, efficiency, and value, we bridge your path to digital transformation...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Big Data Analytics
- Location
- Wesley Chapel, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Appuchino is a mobile software development company with a strong focus on premium app quality and design.What we're good at:a) App development service for businesses. Appuchino addresses companies’ need for high-end mobile apps with user-oriented design.b) Developing our own apps. One of...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Wearables
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
NEXTAP Solutions is a software studio from Pardubice, Czech Republic, founded in 2014. We work as a long-term product partner for startups and scale-ups, covering mobile development, web development, backend development, UX/UI design, and AI integrations. Most agencies optimize for the handoff; we optimize...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Dualboot is a business and software development company. We build great software, but we base our success on whether it helps your business grow...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Codepixel is an AI-augmented software delivery studio based in Montenegro, with a Canadian and UK presence. We help founders, CTOs and product teams design, build and scale serious digital products: SaaS platforms, web and mobile apps, and AI features...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
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- Location
- Podgorica, Montenegro
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- IoT
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Design
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- Location
- Burnaby, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Embark on your digital transformation journey with AccelOne's Software Development delivery model, strategically designed for optimal outcomes. Initiate your digital transformation seamlessly through our comprehensive nearshore and US-based services...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
iQuasar, a Northern Virginia tech leader with 20+ years of experience, specializes in Software Development, AI Integration, Web & App Development, Software Team Augmentation & More. We hold an A+ BBB rating, are verified on Clutch, and have a 97% Customer Satisfaction Rating by Dun & Bradstreet...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sterling, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
USEO.tech (useo.tech) is a senior-only Ruby on Rails team from Wroclaw, Poland, on the job since 2009. Companies in the US and Europe hire us for two reasons: dedicated Rails engineers who plug into an existing team within two weeks, and rescues of legacy Rails systems - the apps nobody dares to touch...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Peppernode provides custom software development services for SMBs and startups. Our offerings include MVP development, product development, software testing and automation, and team augmentation. We can either work as your project team or supply vetted specialists to fill resource gaps. With us, you get...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Code Genesis is a full-stack development company dedicated to building scalable and secure digital platforms. We combine expertise in cloud, automation, and modern software engineering to create solutions that are both innovative and reliable. Our mission is to deliver technology that not only meets todays...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Appventurez is a global AI and digital transformation company specializing in custom software, mobile app, web, and enterprise application development. We build scalable technology solutions that help businesses innovate, automate, and grow...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- VR/AR
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Sparkybit is recognized as one of the most successful Salesforce Consulting and Implementation Partners in Germany. With consultation and the development of individualized Salesforce-based solutions that are catered to your specific requirements, we want to make it possible for your company to reach the...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Paderborn, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Global software development and team augmentation company for mission critical software. Headquartered in Texas with delivery centers across Europe & Asia...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Richardson, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Techx4u, Inc is a leading IT solutions provider, specializing in managed IT services, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. We empower businesses with innovative technology solutions tailored to their unique needs, ensuring seamless operations and robust security. Based in Sri Lanka with branches in the United...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
Foresight Mobile is a UK mobile app developer based in Manchester, with offices in Birmingham and London. We specialise in Flutter, React Native, and native iOS / Android, including on-device AI with Gemini Nano and Apple Intelligence. 50+ apps shipped since 2017...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Services
- IT Services
- AI Development
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Finture is dynamic and ambitious team focused on creating IT solutions corresponding with client's needs and current market trends. We support our clients every step of the way - from concept, selection of the right tools and technologies, project planning, code development, testing to maintenance and support...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cybersecurity
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Named Best AI Company and Software Development Company by The Netty Awards, Opinov8 is a global technology firm with development hubs across the United States, Europe, and Egypt...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $42/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Dedicated Software Teams for Upscaling Business Ideas...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IoT
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Chișinău, Moldova
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Inument is a global software engineering and AI solutions company, specializing in staff augmentation, custom software development, and AI/ML services. We deliver innovative solutions across industries like healthcare, fintech, and e-commerce with 25+ years of combined industry experience...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Testing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Revolt Digital
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Designing and building digital products that drive measurable business impact...
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- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create custom learning programs that get results for all your people, from the mailroom to the boardroom...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Business Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Eagan, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Every client we work with is assigned a dedicated Project Manager at no additional cost, to ensure high quality work and communication across the board...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
InnoVest Group, based in the Washington, DC metro area, is distinguished for its ability to deliver quantifiable returns on investment through staff augmentation and tailored IT solutions. With 75 years of IT consulting experience, our technology-agnostic approach and client-centric recommendations make us a...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- ECM Consulting
- Location
- McLean, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
Spero has grown a long list of loyal clients, its because of our people. Armed with deep knowledge of their vertical, each member of our technical recruiting team works every day to uncover hidden talent...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Keep Your Business Moving with Smart IT...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Loretto, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At our core, we are the bridge that connects your business with the perfect technological solutions. With a keen understanding of your unique needs, we meticulously curate and deliver the technology that propels your business forward. Your success is our mission, and we're committed to ensuring that the...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Location
- Red Oak, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
For over three decades, our team of talented developers from Latin America has been at the forefront of technological innovation. We specialize in Staff Nearshore Augmentation and Custom Software Development, ensuring businesses thrive in competitive markets...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DevRank enables companies to scale fast by providing top-tier tech talent, full-cycle software development, and global payroll solutions. With 5,000+ professionals across the US, LATAM, Europe, and Asia, we help businesses build stronger teams, deliver projects faster, and expand globally without operational...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Accounting
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We connect businesses with top Django developers who build secure, scalable, and high-performance web applications tailored to your needs...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
- Software Development
- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Global IT staff augmentation partner...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
NEKLO is an international custom software development partner. Since 2008, weve specialized in building and scaling digital products for high-stakes industries, including Healthcare, Fintech, Energy, and Construction...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Burlingame, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 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.
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| Mid budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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| Low budget: $10,000-$25,000 |
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