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On a mission to make software development simple and accessible.
Based in Zurich, we combine project management to Swiss quality standards with Ukrainian tech genius to deliver impactful solutions without breaking the bank.
We don't speak tech jargon, we talk business. With us, you'll find a reliable partner committed to your vision.
Locations
Switzerland
Friedaustrasse 17,
Zurich,
Zurich
8003
+41 44 523 60 61
Ukraine
.,
Kharkiv,
Kharkiv
61000
+1 347-389-0492
Focus Areas
Service Focus
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Web Designing (UI/UX)
Client Focus
- Small Business
- Medium Business
Industry Focus
- Education
- Financial & Payments
- Healthcare & Medical
Axisbits Executive Interview
Maxim Kozlovsky
CEO
Please introduce your company and give a brief about your role within the company?
Axisbits is a Ukrainian-based software development company with specialization in web applications and web design. Our company works with startups as well as large and established businesses from the Inc. 5000 list. We are a full-cycle company, providing all services from business analysis of the idea, to deploying the project and maintenance.
What was the idea behind starting this organization?
The demand for web development continually grows, and many western clients seek development teams all around the world. Back in 2013, when we decided to start our own service company, we knew that the main concern about outsourcing is communication. So, we tried to build our cooperation with clients based on transparency. We did not want to be just an outsourcing company; we aimed to be partners for our clients, providing not only development but resolving their problems.
What is your company’s business model–in house team or third party vendors/ outsourcing?
We tried both models, but at the moment, outsourcing is more appealing to us than outstaffing. We like to get complete projects, from start to release, covering all the stages - design, development, quality assurance, etc.
How is your business model beneficial from a value addition perspective to the clients compared to other companies' models?
Clients do not have to search for several providers for different services. Our team handle the project from scratch and maintain it after the release. We set up servers, help to buy hosting or other needed services. We guide a client during the process of development, helping to resolve any issues.
What industries do you generally cater to? Are your customers repetitive?
We work with clients from various industries. We build custom CRM and ERP systems for established businesses - this software is needed for companies of any kind. Also, we work with startups on various Software-as-a-Service projects, that can also be in any industry.
Our team has many repetitive clients, and currently, they are our primary source of sales. We work with businesses for years, because a successful business has a lot of potentials to improve its processes with the help of IT.
Our team has many repetitive clients, and currently, they are our primary source of sales. We work with businesses for years, because a successful business has a lot of potentials to improve its processes with the help of IT.
Mention the objectives or the parameters critical in determining the time frame of developing software.
The most critical parameter for good estimating is a clear and complete specification, but in most cases, clients do not have it, and it's ok. We have Business Analytics which help clients to transform the idea into specification or wireframes. When we have it, we can make a time and cost estimate.
How much effort in terms of time goes into developing the front end and back end of software?
These days the front-end becomes more and more sophisticated. Several years ago, we had a lot of back-end developers and only a few front-end. Today it is vice versa. We build modern and high-quality applications so we must pay attention to their look and feel for end users. That's why we are constantly expanding our front-end team and researching modern front-end technologies.
What are the key parameters to be considered before selecting the right framework for developing software?
The most important parameter is a list of tasks that a future project should resolve. Most features of the modern web applications we can develop with almost any framework, so in this case, we select the safest, fastest, and popular one. For some specific tasks, however, we have to consider other technologies, that we combine with the main framework.
These days developers and clients often choose frameworks based mostly on their popularity. But we try to select technologies that were tested by the community, have excellent support, stable, secure, and fast.
These days developers and clients often choose frameworks based mostly on their popularity. But we try to select technologies that were tested by the community, have excellent support, stable, secure, and fast.
Which languages & frameworks do you prefer to use in development of software?
We use two of the most popular technologies on the Web - PHP and Javascript. For the back-end, we use PHP7 with a modern Laravel or Symfony framework. On the front-end, we use React or Vue.js, which are great frameworks for JavaScript.
PHP is used on 90% of websites across the web, and it's latest major version - 7th - is great. It's twice faster than the previous version, well-tested, secure and in general, suits almost all web applications.
JavaScript with frameworks like React or Vue.js is a great (and, well, the only) choice for modern front-end programming.
PHP is used on 90% of websites across the web, and it's latest major version - 7th - is great. It's twice faster than the previous version, well-tested, secure and in general, suits almost all web applications.
JavaScript with frameworks like React or Vue.js is a great (and, well, the only) choice for modern front-end programming.
What are the key factors that you consider before deciding the cost of software?
The scope of the project is a crucial factor. The more features are needed for the release - the more resources should be spent on it. Of course, features have different complexity, so we estimate every task separately.
Our team always works closely with the client on determining the budget for the project. If we cannot include all the features into the given budget, we propose a shortlist for the MVP version.
Our team always works closely with the client on determining the budget for the project. If we cannot include all the features into the given budget, we propose a shortlist for the MVP version.
What kind of payment structure do you follow to bill your clients? Is it Pay per Feature, Fixed Cost, Pay per Milestone (could be in phases, months, versions etc.)
The most popular model is Pay per Milestone. We divide the project into parts, usually two weeks each, create a development plan with a list of tasks for each milestone. At the end of every milestone, we do a presentation of our work to a client, get feedback, work on it, and then request payment. This way, we provide transparency and minimize risks.
Do you take in projects which meet your basic budget requirement? If yes, what is the minimum requirement? If no, on what minimum budget you have worked for?
We work on custom applications, so the budget usually starts at $2-3k. For repetitive clients, we do smaller tasks or maintain past projects.
What is the price range (min and max) of the projects that you catered to in 2018?
The price range is from $2k to $50k.
Kindly share your feedback on how GoodFirms has been doing so far in increasing your visibility among potential clients.
GoodFirms does a great job providing information about us and our services to potential clients. We get requests for projects from people who found us on GoodFirms' website, and we are happy to be in GoodFirms' rating.
Axisbits Clients & Portfolios
Axisbits Reviews
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Denis Gomes Iljazi, Founder & CEO at at Quiff AG
Posted on Aug 15, 2020
Custom SaaS Development
Review Summary
I have been working with Axisbits for 14 months and am very pleased to have chosen them as our partner for the development of our SaaS Startup. Whenever needed they have been very flexible and forthcoming to be able to meet our budget and deadlines. Thanks to Axisbits, we have a solid software with meanwhile a very complex logic that has been built from scratch. I recommend Axisbits to everyone looking to develop any quality custom code.
What service was provided as part of the project?
Software Development
Pearl Renaud
Posted on May 18, 2020
What an incredible company to work with!
Review Summary
Axisbits is professional company that delivers what you want. They know how to capture what you want to create and they bring it to life splendidly. The CEO has put together an incredible team. Their entire team is attentive and up to date with the latest technology. Everything from graphics, programming, client support, to developing and delivering has been a great experience.
What service was provided as part of the project?
Web Designing (UI/UX), Web Development
What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?
Their quality. They have a professional diverse team.
What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?
I have no complaints.
Jonas Meyer, Middle Front Dev at Big Ben
Posted on Jul 17, 2019
We have been cooperating with the Axisbits team for more than two years
Review Summary
We have been cooperating with the Axisbits team for more than two years. During this period, Axisbits worked on several software development projects: developed a corporate employee portal from scratch and integrated it with a BI solution and helped us modernize our outdated CRM system.
Currently Axisbits supports our corporate portal, ensuring its stable operation and supporting it in accordance with the needs of end users.
Currently Axisbits supports our corporate portal, ensuring its stable operation and supporting it in accordance with the needs of end users.
What service was provided as part of the project?
Web Development
David Mitchell, Privat Interpreneur at Localsoft London
Posted on May 17, 2019
We have been working with Axisbits for several months, and the team is an integral part of the development of our brand
Review Summary
We have been working with Axisbits for several months, and the team is an integral part of the development of our brand. The team is responsive, knowledgeable and accessible - all the key qualities that make the agency at the highest level. I highly recommend Axisbits not only as a website development company, but also as a design company.
What service was provided as part of the project?
Software Development
Jan Nowak, Company Owner at Maximum
Posted on May 16, 2019
I had the pleasure of working with the Axisbits team
Review Summary
I had the pleasure of working with the Axisbits team to update our site. All the project managers with whom we worked throughout the process were helpful and collaborated. The team was creative and fully received what we achieved on the new site. It has been several months since launch, and we continue to have extensive experience with the support / support team.
What service was provided as part of the project?
Web Designing (UI/UX)
Viktor Dmytrenko, Independent Marketing Consulter at Viktor Dmytrenko's Marketing and Promotion Services
Posted on Apr 28, 2018
Website development
Review Summary
We had a short-time project with Axisbits and they did a good quality job.
What service was provided as part of the project?
Web Development
What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?
Quality of work
What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?
Project management
Sybren Raaijmakers, Founder & CEO at StartGiving
Posted on Feb 07, 2018
Good communication - the client central
Review Summary
Working with Axisbits was as good as we could've wished for with a remote service provider. The communication is excellent and they do not try to give off inaccurate estimates to win a project.
What service was provided as part of the project?
Mobile App Development
Company Response
Axisbits
Thank you Sybren for kind words! It was a pleasure to work with you and we are definitely looking forward to working with you in the future!
Posted on Feb 07, 2018