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Your AI and Data transformation partner.We help you unlock AIs value through the power of your data...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Founded in 2021, SparkMinds is a software development outsourcing firm that began with blockchain projects and later expanded to serve various sectors, including banking systems, fintech apps, secure data sharing and so on...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Software Testing
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 36 Projects Listed
We are the undisputed authority on Bluetooth BLE, IoT, and AI applications. Our Bluetooth and AI applications have proven to be very effective to clients across the United States and Europe. Call us for a free technical consultation and evaluation of your project...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Westport, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
iQlance is a leading web &mobile app development company with a strong presence in Dallas, USA. With extensive experience in crafting and deploying innovative mobile applications and software, we focus on creating customer-centric product designs that deliver seamless user experience...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
Kanerika Inc. is a global IT consulting firm specializing in AI, analytics, data modernization, and automation. We help businesses of all sizes streamline operations and drive digital transformation...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Software Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Gitmax is a global, AI-powered recruiting and staffing company dedicated to connecting the right talent with the right opportunities. By combining advanced artificial intelligence with human expertise, we help organizations build high-performing, high impact teams efficiently and responsibly...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
- Software Development
- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Codeus is a custom software development partner helping startups, SMBs, and enterprises design, build, and scale reliable digital products that solve real business problems and support long-term growth...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Podgorica, Montenegro
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Plavno is an AI-first software development company that helps businesses accelerate innovation through intelligent automation, AI assistants, and scalable digital platforms. With more than two decades of experience and hundreds of successful projects delivered, the company specializes in building advanced...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Cybersecurity
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
We don't just write code we align every technology decision with your business goals, so each product serves a clear commercial purpose. Our team brings deep expertise across mobile and web development, design, project architecture, application development, and IT business consulting...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 22 Projects Listed
IIH Global offers innovative web, software, and mobile app development services tailored to your needs. As a trusted UK-based agency, we deliver reliable, scalable, and client-focused solutions to transform ideas into powerful digital products that drive growth, efficiency, and success...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Rickmansworth, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
At Vention, unparalleled customer care isnt just a promise its our mission. We blend personalized experience, unwavering attention to detail, and a genuine passion for your business, ensuring that every aspect of our collaboration is tailored to your success...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Our goal is to turn business ideas into worthwhile gains...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
Next-Generation AI Development Company - Transforming Ideas into Intelligent RealityDreamSoft4u is pioneering the future of AI-powered software development with cutting-edge Generative AI solutions that deliver measurable business impact...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- IoT
- AI Development
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- Location
- Corona, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
Looking for top-notch tech talents? We connect you with IT staff augmentation and tech recruiting services, ensuring you get the best-fit talent for your unique needs...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Exaud
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.We are a software engineering and digital strategy AI company...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Wearables
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- Location
- Ermesinde, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Powercode Group builds custom software and AI solutions for Global startups and Fortune 500s. We deliver end-to-end products and supply pre-vetted engineers specializing in AI automation, ML, data, and DevOps. GDPR-compliant with hubs in the UK, DE, and PL...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
DigitalSuits is a full-cycle ecommerce agency with a focus on Shopify development and extensive expertise in AI development, web development, and custom software development...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
We help your tech-savvy company find and hire software developers in South America, specially in Colombia, through a bold model that achieves long-term engagements with local legal contracts and benefits. Our unique model maximizes developers salaries without increasing the hiring-company end cost. Our...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
LeadBuds is a specialized B2B lead generation company that leverages over a decadmpowerment. Built on trust and reliability, LeadBuds delivers consistent value through tailored LinkedIn and email campaigns designed to connect you directly with decision-makers and enhance conversion rates seamlessly...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- BPO
- Market Research
- Phone Answering Services
- Call Centers
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Founded in 2009 by Nacho de Marco and Paul Azorín, BairesDev provides top 1% tech talent to a range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At Rootstrap, we help companies scale people, processes, and products through outcome-driven development. We’ve helped launch more than 750+ digital products with more than 100 million combined downloads...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $87/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
FATbit Technologies is a leading software development & mobile app development company that serves the global market with its integrated web services & solutions...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 30 Projects Listed
Gera-IT is a digital studio established in 2006.We develop fantastic apps to help businesses become more profitable and cost-effective...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IoT
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 25 Projects Listed
Junkies Coder is a leading technology solution provider across 15 countries and 50+ Rockstar Developers is our strength, We're specializing in web development, Top-rated Mobile App Development, and innovative solutions. Our experienced team is dedicated to delivering high-quality service and support to help...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
AI development, custom software, mobile apps, and product design built by a senior, AI-native team. From MVP to live product in weeks...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Design
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- Location
- Pau, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We're JetRuby — AI-native, award-winning, and ISO-certified agency that's been shipping software since 2010. Our 250+ engineers turn bold ideas into production-ready products, starting from budgets of $50,000 and scaling all the way to enterprise roll-outs...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 33 Projects Listed
KITRUM is an engineering partner focused on building on top of live software products. We help them grow beyond their original design by modernizing architecture, adding new capabilities, and scaling systems without disrupting what already works...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- IT Services
- AI Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
The Adroit is a full-service Best Digital Marketing Agency in Mumbai, India offering coherent and bespoke digital marketing services for brands and startups, with a vision of building superior digital products and services. In other words, we give our clients the proverbial wing...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 50 Projects Listed
TIMIT provides you experts in AI, AI-driven Data Analytics, Custom Software Development, IT Startegy, and has top-notch, lower-cost IT Talent. Our customers tell us we're fun to work with, and that's because your success is personal to us. We deliver what we promise. Every time...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
At Kaizen Softworks, were here to make your business thrive with custom software solutions. Our team is a blend of skilled designers, software engineers and scrum masters who are dedicated to transforming your business challenges and ideas into effective software solutions...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- UI/UX Design
- IoT
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Augmex Technologies provides vetted software developers, AI/ML engineers, data analysts, sales and support staff, onboarded and trained within 1-3 weeks. From candidate assessment and recruitment to onboarding and team management, Augmex enables businesses to expand capacity, save up to 60% on staffing costs...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
NERDZ LAB is a full-cycle software product development company.Founded in 2017 in Lviv, Ukraine, NERDZ LAB is a 80+ strong team offering full-cycle software product development, from UI/UX design, to market-ready mobile and web app development, all backed by the our CTO as a service model...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 36 Projects Listed
epicX is the tech outsourcing partner for startups, matching you with top 5% remote developers in 48 hoursfast, vetted, and built for scale...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Your business faces unique challenges. Let's work together to create a custom mobile app or web solution to meet those challenges head-on...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IoT
- AI Development
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- Location
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Clear your backlog and ship products you're proud of faster with our nearshore software development resources. We provides highly skilled, team-based resources to companies that need tech talent fast...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Leveraging 30 years of excellence designing, developing, deploying and supporting world-class software solutions, Kanda Software has established itself as a trusted Software Development, Cloud Engineering, DevOps and QA partner for companies ranging from innovative startups to large enterprises...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- IoT
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Polcode is a software development & IT consulting that helps companies design, build, and scale digital products with a strong focus on usability, performance, and long-term business value...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
We have been around for the last 23 years offering AI-driven solutions, Custom Mobile App Development, Tailored Software Solutions, and Enterprise Web Solutions catering to clients' needs. We Care for your Success -that is our reason to exist. Let's Talk about your dreams and we will deliver!...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 28 Projects Listed
At AMgrade, we empower businesses - from innovative startups to established enterprises - in over 53 countries with custom software development and Staff Augmentation services...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
DICEUS is a product-led technology company delivering next-generation insurance software solutions, system integration, and product engineering services. Since 2011, weve empowered insurers and brokers to enhance operational efficiency, automate core processes, and elevate customer experiences...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
The story of Siete is one of perseverance and passion. Their commitment to excellence and a shared meal at a chicken restaurant in Lima, Peru marked the beginning of a remarkable journey toward success. Siete is a leading B2B prospecting agency, trusted by top companies to generate high-quality leads and...
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- Staff Augmentation
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Let's start building your game changing e application tomorrow! Working with us, you get a fast start, high development speed, and a top-quality product...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
50+ experts delivering multibrand websites, CMS modernization, B2B portals, ecommerce solutions, ERP/CRM integrations, and AI-enabled applications built on .NET and Kentico...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Zymna Voda, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Digital Aptech Pvt. Ltd is an ISO 9001 and 27001 Certified Kolkata-based CMMI Level 3 IT Support and Services Company dedicated to delivering high-quality and world-class business IT solutions for start-ups, SMEs, emerging and global brands...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
WTT Solutions is a custom software development agency that helps businesses achieve their goals through cutting-edge technology. We specialize in web development, crafting high-performance platforms, and mobile app development, delivering intuitive applications that enhance business growth...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- AI Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Kernelics is a boutique web and mobile software development firmfor startups and tech companies...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Product Design
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
Crafting code, shaping experiences...
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- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ZAAG SYSTEMS delivers scalable web, mobile & AI solutions with sleek design, driving business growth for US startups...
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- eCommerce Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
NewAgeSys IT, Top Mobile App Development Company in NJ, provide mobile app development services to various vertical such as Healthcare, Fitness, Social & Networking, Sports, Education, Utility, On Demand Services etc. We take care of Mobile App UI/UX Design & Development, API & Back-end Programming...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Princeton, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
23 years ago, the internet looked nothing like it does today. Matrix Media has been evolving right along with it...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 55 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.