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Mindwave Solutions specializes in strategy, consulting, and technology, with significant success in staff augmentation in the USA and India. Our temporary hiring process delivers top talent, aligning with companies' IT needs. Partnerships with PegaSystems and Oracle, and a focus on Java Development Services...
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- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- South Plainfield, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Webwiders Solutions is an IT and software development company specializing in custom web development, digital transformation, and AI-powered technology solutions. The company helps businesses build scalable digital products through services such as website development, e-commerce solutions, CRM systems...
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- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
SCD is a custom software development company based in Dubai, UAE.Since 2002, we have collaborated with innovative Startups, SMEs, and Enterprises from Western Europe, USA, Canada, & the Middle East. We have completed dozens of large-scale projects and plenty of smaller ones of various complexity...
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- Software Development
- Software Testing
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We stack the most innovative technologies across Shopify, CRO, E-commerce, React.js, Node.js, Salesforce, WordPress, UX/UI, and Digital Marketing to deliver future-proof solutions that move businesses forward through Staff Augmentation and White-Labeling models...
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- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Providus is a global technology partner uniting VCs, founders, and engineers to deliver human-centered, AI-enabled digital transformation. From strategy to scalable execution, we build intelligent solutions tailored to every stage, region, and ambition...
Top Services:
- CRM Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a team of more than 20 experts in interface design, UX design and frontend development. We have been working in the software industry for more than 15 years, mainly doing out-sourcing for the same companies in the technology sector. Some of the outstanding clients throughout these years are: GrowPro...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Tandil, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
ConvergeSol is a US-based technology consulting and custom software development company specializing in AI, SaaS, cloud, Salesforce, and enterprise applications. We build, modernize, and manage secure, scalable solutions for startups, SMBs, and enterprises...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Big Data Analytics
- AI Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Agmo Tech is the largest local software team with more than 200 members, operating for over 12 years since 2012...
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- Web Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Resolve Tecnologias provides corporate IT support and managed technology services for businesses in Rio de Janeiro. We combine on-site and remote support with networking, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, backup, structured cabling, servers and IT consulting to keep business environments secure, reliable and...
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- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Noukha specializes in custom software and AI-powered solutions to streamline business operations, automate processes, and drive growth. From tailored software development to AI agents that enhance efficiency, we build technology that works for you...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Coimbatore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Softree Technology is a global offshore engineering partner helping businesses, technology companies, and partners build, modernize, and scale digital solutions. We combine Agentic AI, Microsoft technologies, modern application development, cloud, data, and automation expertise with flexible offshore delivery...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Cuttack, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
Digica is a leading provider of Artificial Intelligence consultancy services. Digica is a global provider of software solutions that is at the front of the transformation ushered in by artificial intelligence. Our work is making a significant impact not just on our customers' businesses but also on the world...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- Staff Augmentation
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Wales, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
GeekyBugs helps startups and growing businesses build, scale, and improve digital products with experienced software engineers and flexible development teams...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Hatfield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We engineer custom software solutions that align with your vision scalable, secure, and ready for real-world growth. Whether its a startup MVP or an enterprise-grade platform, we deliver code that lasts...
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- Staff Augmentation
- Blockchain
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cropsly is an innovative IT company specializing in mobile and web services. Our expertise has driven successful collaborations on major projects, particularly in Denmark and Germany, where we have contributed to notable work such as Drive One, Trafik Alarm, ParkOne, LocoNav and much more. We pride ourselves...
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- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Zirakpur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Our solutions' business drivers include boosting market share, improving customer engagement, fostering innovation and differentiation, enhancing operational agility and efficiency, cutting costs, or standardizing business processes in a secure way...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Flyant is a healthcare software engineering and quality assurance company with 16 years of experience delivering regulated, patient-critical systems. We provide integrated engineering and QA teams not separate functions to healthcare vendors, digital health companies, and medical device makers who cannot...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- IoT
- Wearables
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Gailey Solutions is leveraging a Strategy to take advantage of the advances in automation by identifying and Partnering with leading firms. These Services along with adult supervision create better results, more quickly, and drastically reduced time to deliver, and just as important, reduced costs...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
- Managed Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
TPLEX is a software outsourcing company. We provide companies with top tech talent and product development expertise...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
UHP - Delivering ImpactAs an established software development company, we support your digital strategy and implement custom solutions tailored to your needs, whether you are an ambitious scaling business or a corporate leader.We are committed to delivery and fair pricing (Nearshore)...
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- Software Development
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Darmstadt, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are a team of high-tech, healthcare and biotechnology industry experts implementing high quality engineering solutions for our customers...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- IoT
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Westford, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Insights Consulting is a custom software development company specializing in CRM, ERP, web platforms, and data-driven systems. We help businesses replace fragmented tools with scalable, tailored digital solutions - automating operations, improving visibility, and enabling smarter decision-making through clean...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bitsclan offers AI/ML, chatbots, AI agents automation, blockchain and custom software development services. Partner with top-rated developers and grow faster...
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- eCommerce Development
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Ship with confidence. Digital Archer supports your dev process with embedded QA teams expert in test automation, regression testing, performance testing, and more. QA that feels in-house...
Top Services:
- Software Testing
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- AI Development
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- Location
- Čantavir, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Satva Solutions is a leading Accounting Integration company and FinTech Product Development Agency all over the globe. We are premier in Accounting Integrations service for CPAs, SaaS companies, and Small & Medium Businesses and have a team of experts with a wealth of experience in this area. We at Satva...
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- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- AI Development
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- Location
- Castaic, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Genieall Corporation is a leading Canadian IT services and consulting firm that embodies a commitment to excellence. With headquarters in Toronto and a regional office in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Genieall excels in delivering premium managed IT and consulting services to a diverse clientele spanning Energy...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Evateck is a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider helping businesses scale operations through dedicated and shared teams customer support, back-office, content moderation, and data entry. Expertise across SaaS, eCommerce, fintech, healthcare, and logistics...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Customer Support
- Call Centers
- Phone Answering Services
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $16/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FreySoft is an international custom software development agency that dives deep into business and offers the most effective technical solutions. FreySoft's mission is to assist broad-minded organizations in fostering their growth, reducing time to market, increasing their competitive edge through...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
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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
- 5 Projects Listed
Acquaint Softtech is an Official Laravel Partner with 15+ years of experience in software development. We specialize in Laravel solutions and excel in IT staff augmentation, remote development teams and outsourcing to deliver scalable, best results...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Third Rock Techkno is an AI-driven product engineering company specializing in AI-powered education platforms, generative AI solutions, and scalable digital products for startups and enterprises...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Blue Ocean Global Technology offer reputation management services, search engine optimization (SEO), web design & development, social media marketing, and IT services. The company mitigates the impact of defamatory content and helps navigate PR and legal issues from negative publicity...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Public Relations
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
BNC provides Dallas and Denver-area businesses with quick, local and personalized IT support. With a passionate team of expert engineers, we’re committed to not only helping your business run smoothly, but also educating and equipping you with the data needed to make informed IT decisions. With no long term...
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- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
We specialize in developing scalable solutions for all business sizes. We offer 360o digital transformation solutions & tech services, from concept to design, development to execution...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- AI Development
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- Location
- Tyler, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Kastech Software, based in Houston of Texas, United States of America, is a pioneer in offering various software services with special reference to AR/VR, ERP, and Oracles PeopleSoft...
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- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Richmond, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Boost your business with EC Networks, a prominent IT services firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. We specialize in custom solutions and unwavering support, fostering innovation and enhancing efficiency for clients across diverse industries and scales. Your success is our foremost priority...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At BPS TECH, we prioritize delivering unparalleled results and building lasting partnerships. Our custom solutions are designed to drive success for your organization, ensuring that you have access to the right talent to meet your specific needs. Whether you're seeking senior developers or executive-level...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Market Research
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We provide a complete set of digital transformation services to help companies stay competitive and secure. With our network of clients we provide Interactive technology applications, mobile and web app developement, Cubersecurity services and operation center and world class experts in Data engineering and...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $38/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Headquartered in Miami and Fort Lauderdale with deep relationships in Boston and New York. TekRecruiter is a boutique and deeply specialized tech and engineering staffing & recruiting firm that finds the top 1% of technology and engineering talent that drives the world's best tech companies...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
TerraForce Software specializes in delivering tailored IT solutions, including website and mobile app development, staffing skilled developers, software outsourcing, app modernization, bug fixing, cloud migration, and senior-level code reviews to ensure quality and efficiency in every project...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Genesis360 is a digital transformation consultancy and custom software development company that empowers small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with digital solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
RAAS Cloud is a leading Software Development and IT Outsourcing company based in Orlando, Florida, US...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Etixio builds custom software and integrates AI into business tools and SaaS products. We help companies develop applications, modernise existing systems and take AI prototypes into production, through dedicated teams, staff augmentation or fixed-price projects...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Development
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- Location
- Meudon, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SupportHub360 is an Australian-based IT and staffing solutions provider with a global presence. It offers technology consulting, IT recruitment, and offshore staffing services to help businesses access the right talent and scale efficiently...
Top Services:
- Software Testing
- Staff Augmentation
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Perth, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $800/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We successfully provide dedicated full-stack, backend, frontend engineers, and mobile developers for your in-house teams...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Staff Augmentation
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Cherkasy, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
A leading IT outsourcing & software development company offering AI-Powered web and mobile app development services...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Fremont, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
FatCat Remote is a smarter hiring platform that connects fast-scaling companies with vetted remote IT talents in just 48 hours. We offer a 30-day risk-free trial, flexible hiring models (part-time or full-time), and optional talent management services covering compliance, contracts, and payroll...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Ahy Consulting specializes in eCommerce Design and Development using advanced and modern tech stack. With a focus on performance, security, and stability we have successfully delivered many enterprise projects...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- IT Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Enterprise software delivery partner, US-led from Frisco, Texas...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
IT Consultis (ITC) is an award-winning Digital Transformation Consultancy in China & Asia, empowering Fortune 500 companies and C-Levels with the right strategy & execution playbook...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- CRM Consulting
- eCommerce Development
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Chapter247 Infotech is your full-service software partner specializing in web, IoT, AI, and Cloud technologies. With over 100 products launched in 6 years across diverse industries, we offer comprehensive solutions from application development to cloud consulting...
Top Services:
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 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.