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About Brights

Brights is a custom software development agency founded in 2011, with 120+ tech specialists — 88% mid-level or senior — building and modernizing digital products for companies ranging from 20-person startups to the Fortune 500.

Over 300+ projects delivered across 30 countries, for clients including Mastercard, Microsoft, UNIQA, and INGO. Rated 5.0 on Clutch. ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified.

Our core services include:

  • Custom web development
  • Software modernization, maintenance & SLA support
  • Native, hybrid & cross-platform mobile development
  • AI & Machine Learning
  • Data analytics
  • Cloud & DevOps
  • UI/UX design
  • MVP development

We work as co-creators, not just vendors — combining strong engineering with product thinking to deliver solutions that drive real business outcomes. Our focus on long-term partnerships means our average client relationship lasts 3+ years.

Industries we've gone deepest in: Fintech & Insurtech, E-commerce, EdTech, Media & Entertainment, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Real Estate.

If our expertise matches your business needs — let's talk 🚀

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Quality5.0
Schedule & Timing4.9
Communication5.0
Overall5.0
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Clients describe Brights as a knowledgeable and engaged team that delivers technical expertise across web, mobile, and SaaS projects. The company is frequently praised for responsive communication, willingness to exceed expectations, and reliable on-time delivery at competitive rates. Clients consistently highlight their personalized approach to understanding project needs and collaborative problem-solving throughout engagements.
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Catherine Ilaschuk
Catherine Ilaschuk, Marketing assistant at Elit-WebVerified Review
Posted on Mar 3, 2025

Trusted technology partner, consistently helping take client projects to new heights

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
Mobile App DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentWeb Design

As a marketing agency, we often identify moments when our clients' digital platforms need a significant upgrade to support and enhance their marketing efforts. Whether it's a website redesign, launching a mobile version of their product/service, or creating a custom project for a promotional campaign, Brights steps in as the ideal technical partner. This partnership allows us to focus on strategy while Brights expertly handles the technical execution.

Aram Atanesyan
Aram Atanesyan, Head of PR at Spendbase at SpendbaseVerified Review
Posted on Jun 13, 2024

Reliable tech partner with deep tech expertise in data visualization services

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
Web DevelopmentWeb Design

Brights helped us expand the tool's analytical capabilities. For instance, they implemented a system of reports and information dashboards, allowing users to analyze the data conveniently and solve high-quality tasks. Thus, all our updates make analytics as helpful as possible for better decisions.

Anonymous
AnonymousVerified Review
Posted on Jun 5, 2024

Brights delivers results that exceed expectations.

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
Software DevelopmentWeb Design

Brights developed an efficient tool that not only allowed for quick access to the necessary information but also automated routine tasks of the HR department. These solutions have significantly facilitated the client's work, enabling them to optimize processes and focus on the core aspects of HR management.

Carings _com
Carings _com, In-Home Care Assistance at Carings IncVerified Review
Posted on Feb 22, 2024

A Fruitful Partnership Conducive to Startup Success

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
Software Development

Brights' custom customer relationship management (CRM) system has played an integral role in the growth of our startup. Their ongoing assistance has proven invaluable. We particularly appreciated Brights' aptitude for providing well-timed suggestions to enhance our product, demonstrating their dedication to optimization. Throughout our collaboration, Brights' team promptly responded to all our inquiries with clarity while consistently meeting established timelines. Their customer-centric focus and proven expertise in delivering customized solutions tailored to clients' evolving needs has been a key ingredient in our venture's fruitful trajectory.

Tobias Hug
Tobias Hug, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Consultant at Own BusinessVerified Review
Posted on Oct 8, 2021

SaaS Application Development

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
Software DevelopmentDevOps

Role: Co-Founder & CEO at Flocus I hired Brights to help maintain and further develop our SaaS app, including Electron desktop apps for Mac / Windows, React Native for mobile & basic web browser functionalities. The app combines task management with calendar functionalities across all platforms. One of the key reasons I love working with Brights is the transparent, direct and quick communication. The project manager pro-actively keeps me posted on the state of things and I always receive answers to my requests within 24 hours. It feels more like an extended team, rather than an "external agency" that you have to deal with. From a technological point of view, Brights has always delivered on time & in budget, without any major issues following releases. The team gets the job done and I can highly recommend Brights as a happy customer.

Steve FullerVerified Review
Posted on May 3, 2021

Overdeliver

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
Mobile App DevelopmentWeb Development

If I had to use one word to describe my experience with Brights, it would be "overdeliver." From initial exploratory conversations all the way through launch, the Brights team consistently overdelivered. During exploratory conversations, the Brights team provided insights that other developers had not. This indicated a very high level of engagement from very early on in the process, and the level of engagement remained extremely high throughout the entire process. During development, the Brights developers were asking questions and making recommendations that further demonstrated a very high level of engagement. In between weekly meetings, Brights was in constant (but not over-the-top) communication. Working with Brights was as close to having our own internal development team without actually having our own internal development team. The level of engagement and great customer service provided by Brights throughout the entire process absolutely led to a final product that exceeded our expectations. We were a startup with an idea for an app, and Brights' collaborative partnership with us brought our idea to life. We look forward to continuing to work with Brights.

Mariya Opryshko
Mariya Opryshko, Marketing Manager at at AVELLUMVerified Review
Posted on Jun 22, 2020

Web Development of corporate website and support

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
Web DevelopmentWeb Design

DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CORPORATE WEBSITE: Brights were engaged by the creative agency to perform technical part of development of our new website. The project was managed professionally, Brights team was responsive and very easy to work with. The project manager commited lots of time to explain technical details and adress all our questions. I can't but mention the development team, which also did a great job, as we have received numerous positive feedbacks from our clients regarding UX and download speed. SUPPORT: Brights host our website and provide support with upgrades and minor fixes. The team is very prompt at replying all our requests and always ready for the extra mile for the client. Since the development of new website in 2016, we are staying with this team and are really grateful for what they do.

Vincent Tavernese, CPA
Vincent Tavernese, CPA, Senior Associate, Deal Advisory at KPMGVerified Review
Posted on May 5, 2020

The thing that I am most impressed with about Brights is how knowledgeable and involved the entire team is in my project

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
Web DevelopmentWeb DesignAR & VR Development

I hired Brights to assist with the Design and Development of our entire platform (Website). Our Website is a C2C social based platform which facilitates the sharing of sports betting insights, predictions, and analyses. Our overall goal for the project was to emerge as one of the first social based and all-inclusive sports handicapping platforms on the market. From a design and development standpoint, our goal was to create a unique platform that allows users to create an account, interact with one another (i.e. follow one another), and post and view sports betting predictions either for free or at a price, which was achieved with the help of Brights. Furthermore, our goal was to include transparent statistical tracking for all of our users. From a technical perspective, achieving these goals included integrating Sports Betting APIs, payment processors, and other third-party companies. Achieving these goals also required the creation of our unique view picks and make picks flows, user profiles (which include a number of statistical calculations, graphs, etc.), two leaderboards (which include a number of statistical calculations and a complex ranking system), and suggested user algorithms. Our project started with a one week planning phase in which I traveled to Brights’ office in Ukraine and worked directly with the team to explain our vision and the basic functionality of the platform. In this one week planning phase, with the guidance of the extremely knowledgeable Brights team, we were able to create a plan to overcome a number of anticipated obstacles that we immediately identified. The Brights team consisted of the CTO, project manager, team lead, designers, front end developers, back end developers, and QA specialists. Following the planning phase, we jumped into the design phase, where the Brights designers were able to map out the flow and design of our create an account / login pages in just a couple of days. After we worked together to agree on final designs, the developers began coding the back end while the designers continued to design our Dashboard, Create Prediction Flow, View Prediction Flow, User Profile Page, Leaderboards, Manage Funds, and Notifications pages. The process continued on in two week sprints, with weekly meetings to ensure that we were on track to meet our sprint timeline and to discuss questions and obstacles encountered in real time. When an obstacle was brought to the attention of our team, the Brights team always brought a number of solutions to the table, and a recommendation and supporting explanation for which solution they felt was the best. As the development of our platform was an evolving process, there were a lot of ad hoc updates requested on the fly, which the Brights team was able to easily manage. In addition to the design, development, and integration work provided by Brights, they also provided assistance with the setup of our Google Analytics account, SEO optimization advice, and a number of marketing and promotional recommendations, which were analyzed by our team, and some of which ultimately integrated into our platform.

Julia Latysheva
Julia Latysheva, Chief Marketing Officer at Smartwork Solutions GmbH - SMASHDOCsVerified Review
Posted on Apr 3, 2020

Android Design and Dev for Startup

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
Mobile App DevelopmentWeb Development

Brights developed and designed an Android app based on an existing iOS version. The team also provided consulting and web development services. The app has achieved multiple downloads and a high retention rate. The solution was not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. Brights offered a wide range of services, creating an overall positive experience with their collaborative and effective process.

Giancarlo Massaro
Giancarlo Massaro, Co-Founder at ViralSweepVerified Review
Posted on Mar 31, 2020

Project AUrGlow

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
AR & VR Development

We have hired Brights for developing an application for whitening teeth in real time. User open app, have possibility to make photo from webcam or upload it and on the last screen see result before/after whitening. Also Brights have developed design for our app. The project began with a discovery workshop, and developing of main feature in application (a demo version with smile detection and color correction filter) which let us understand the final result, before we saw a design. We communicated with project manager everytime and discussed requirements, we have a possibility to make changes during development and as a result to receive product we need. The first functional versions were ready for user testing and feedback in two weeks and after we could review and saw how development is going by direct link . Clients have direct access to project manager and CTO and the wider team behind them. Team find a decision when it looks impossible and everytime give an advice how will be better or can order several options with describing advantages and disadvantages of each one.

Serafima Kutsenko
Serafima Kutsenko, Video ProducerVerified Review
Posted on Mar 11, 2020

TaxInfo

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
Web Development

We needed development of website by our design with animations and programming calculator for counting how many taxes pay any citizen for one, two and five year, concerning expenses per month. Brights developed, configured, and launched a website with perfect layout, nice animation and complex calculator. They followed the requirements and used flexible approach in all discussions, we also had a stable project manager who was our direct and permanent point of contact.

Kulko Vitaliy
Kulko VitaliyVerified Review
Posted on Mar 9, 2020

Good quality ASP.NET projects

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
DevOpsSoftware Development

As a digital agency, we hired supplier Brights to develop an Azure-based ASP.NET website. Brights provided full-cycle high-quality development service. The project involved five team members: a project manager, two front-end developers, one back-end developer, and a QA tester. I would like to emphasize their good project management skills and technical expertise, which helped us avoid risks on the non-trivial project.

Ivan Kucherenko
Ivan Kucherenko, Managing Partner at DIEVOVerified Review
Posted on Aug 16, 2019

E-commerce application

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing4.0
Web DevelopmentSoftware Development

We have been cooperating with the Brights company since 2016. Everything is always done on time, thanks to an excellent team of specialists. You can count on their assistance in carrying out important projects. We have done dozens of projects together and in the future we hope for close cooperation.

Yuriy Blotskyy
Yuriy BlotskyyVerified Review
Posted on Jul 29, 2019

Social Media Content Creation Platform prodigi.studio

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
Web DesignWeb Development

Our main goal was to make a user-friendly and functional product that followed the latest trends in technology and design. Brights completed a high-quality solution within a limited time frame, which contributed significantly to revenue. Aside from helping us with design and development, they also acted as advisors and openly shared their expertise. Thanks to their efforts, we managed to release the website quickly. As a result, we gained even more clients than we expected.

Vincent Favereau
Vincent Favereau, Co-Founder at MonestVerified Review
Posted on Jun 5, 2019

a dynamic, skilled and dependable team

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
Software DevelopmentWeb Development

I am pleased to count Brights as a partner for all tasks related to the implementation of our app. Their skillset cover the scope of UX/UI design to implementation and testing, and we could complete some critical phases, in a timely and efficient manner. Their costs and schedule are totally under control, thanks to a strong dedication and communication. Main issues are discussed in advance, and then along the way. Brights really adds value and leverages technology to build great products ! We will repeat in the future for later phases.

Focus

Service Focus of Brights

How the team's effort is distributed across services.

20%20%15%15%10%10%5%5%

Industries Focus

20%15%15%10%5%5%5%5%

Client Focus

Small Business30%
Medium Business40%
Large Business30%

The Positioning

AI Tools & Purpose

The stack the team uses to move faster.

ChatGPT
Building custom AI agents
Claude
AI reasoning and content generation
Gemini
AI-powered analytics and automation
Selected Work

Client Portfolio of Brights

Where their work concentrates - by industry, budget, and timeline.

Project Industry

Fintech7%
Business Services13%
Other7%
Education9%
Travel4%
Banking4%
Legal & Compliance4%
Entertainment9%
Retail7%
Enterprise2%
Automotive9%
Public Sector4%
eCommerce2%
Manufacturing2%
Advertising & Marketing4%
Startups4%
Hospitality2%
Utilities2%
Gaming2%
Insurance2%
Major industry focus
Business Services

Project Cost

$50001 to $10000022%
$10001 to $5000072%
$0 to $100004%
$100001 to $5000002%
Common project cost
$10001 to $50000

Project Timeline

Not Disclosed2%
Ongoing9%
1 to 25 Weeks76%
26 to 50 Weeks4%
51 to 100 Weeks7%
100+ Weeks2%
Typical timeline
1 to 25 Weeks

Clients: 17

Philip MorrisIntelMicrosoftCoca-ColaPepsiMetroKinderLactalis GroupDanoneMasterCardSamsungAXESkodaSuzukiRenaultKimberly-ClarkOLX

Portfolios: 46

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Please introduce your company and describe your role within the organization.

Brights is a software development company focused on building scalable digital products for startups, SMBs, and enterprises worldwide. Since 2011, we have been helping businesses transform ideas into successful products through end-to-end development services, including web and mobile development, UI/UX design, AI/ML solutions, cloud engineering, and product strategy.

As CEO & Co-Founder, I'm responsible for defining our strategic direction, building strong partnerships, and ensuring our team consistently delivers high-quality solutions aligned with clients' business goals.

What inspired the founding of your company, and what is the story behind its inception?

When Ihor Nosach and I started Brights, the internet wasn't a particularly exciting place. With my software engineering background and Ihor's design expertise, we experimented with web technologies and chose to focus on digital production. We wanted to create something fun, visually stunning, and bold.

But beyond aesthetics, we noticed that most development vendors focused purely on execution without truly understanding the client's vision or business objectives. We believed there was room for a different approach: one rooted in transparency, deep collaboration, and long-term relationships. That philosophy continues to shape everything we do at Brights today.

What are the core values and principles that drive your company's culture, and how do you ensure alignment with these values across your team?

The power of people. Building a company we are proud of has always been a team effort. 300+ projects, 24 awards, and collaborations with renowned brands — none of this would have happened without the Brights people. The connections we make here are invaluable, and when anyone needs professional advice, emotional support, or any kind of help, we show up for each other.

Reaching for the stars. We are demanding during hiring. Our specialists can evaluate algorithmic complexity and explain how the internet works under the hood. This ensures Brights is a place where smart, proactive people are celebrated for their talent and initiative, because we genuinely love transcending limits when it comes to software.

Co-creators overdoers. Our specialists go all in as contributors who bring real value, not mere executors following instructions. This is how we don't just build technically advanced products — we help clients become high-performance businesses. The result: our average client relationship lasts over three years.

Can you highlight some of the key achievements or milestones your company has accomplished since its inception?

Over the years, Brights has successfully delivered more than 300 projects for clients across 30+ countries, building long-term partnerships with startups and enterprises in insurance, banking, fintech, logistics, education, and media.

Key milestones include growing into a team of 120+ professionals, achieving ISO/IEC 27001 certification, and significantly deepening our AI-powered product development capabilities. We've also expanded our international presence with offices in Warsaw and Kyiv.

What we're most proud of, though, is something harder to put on a slide: the fact that the majority of our clients stay with us well beyond the initial engagement, many for three, five, or even more years.

Could you explain your company's business model? Do you primarily operate with an in-house team or utilize third-party vendors/outsourcing?

We operate primarily with an in-house team model, which allows us to maintain high-quality standards, strong communication, and full control over delivery. Depending on project scope and client needs, we offer dedicated teams, staff augmentation, and end-to-end product development. While we occasionally collaborate with trusted partners for highly specialized expertise, core development and delivery are always managed internally.

How does your company differentiate itself from competitors in the industry?

What sets Brights apart is the combination of strong engineering depth, business-oriented thinking, and a genuine partnership approach. We don't just execute, we understand the business and technical goals behind every project, actively contribute ideas, and help clients make strategic product decisions.

Our flexibility, transparent communication, and ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements allow us to build lasting relationships rather than transactional engagements.

How would you describe the dynamics within your team, and how do you foster collaboration and teamwork to achieve common goals?

Our culture is highly collaborative and supportive. We bring together developers, designers, QA engineers, project managers, and clients in close-knit cross-functional teams throughout the entire development lifecycle. Regular knowledge-sharing sessions, transparent agile workflows, and open communication channels keep everyone aligned and moving toward shared goals: no silos, no hand-offs without context.

What measures do you take to support the professional development and growth of your employees? Do you offer training programs or opportunities for skill enhancement?

Continuous learning is a core part of who we are. We support our people through internal knowledge-sharing sessions, mentorship programs, technical workshops, certifications, and access to educational resources. We also encourage participation in industry conferences, webinars, and professional communities. Beyond technical skills, we actively invest in developing leadership, communication, and project management capabilities across the team.

Could you share a notable success story or case study that exemplifies the impact your company has had on a client's business?

One engagement that stands out is our long-term partnership with LEI Worldwide — a global regulatory compliance platform for financial institutions. When they approached us, they needed to build a complex, high-reliability system capable of handling international data standards and strict regulatory requirements. Our team took ownership of the full product lifecycle: architecture, development, QA, and ongoing scaling.

The result was a robust enterprise platform that now serves financial institutions across multiple jurisdictions. The partnership has lasted several years, which for us is the most meaningful measure of success: the client trusted us not just to deliver, but to grow with them.

You can explore more of our work on our website.

What industries do you primarily cater to, and do you have a significant percentage of repeat clients? If so, what is the ratio of repeat clients?

We work across Insurtech, fintech, logistics, education, banking, real estate, and travel & hospitality. Approximately 70–80% of our clients continue working with us beyond the initial engagement: returning with new projects or referring us to their networks. That repeat rate is something we take real pride in.

What initiatives does your company undertake to foster innovation and stay at the forefront of industry trends? Do you invest in research and development projects?

Innovation is a strategic priority, not a buzzword for us. We continuously monitor emerging technologies and invest in internal R&D, particularly in AI/ML, automation, cloud architectures, and scalable systems. Our teams regularly experiment with new tools and frameworks to improve delivery efficiency without compromising quality. We also run internal innovation sprints where engineers can explore ideas outside of client projects.

Please share some of the most sought-after services that clients approach your company for.

Clients most frequently come to us for custom web and mobile development, AI/ML integration, cloud & DevOps, UI/UX design, and product modernization. What ties these together is a common need: a reliable technology partner who can support the full product lifecycle, from idea validation and MVP through to scaling complex platforms.

How do you build and maintain strong relationships with your clients, and what mechanisms do you have in place for gathering and acting upon client feedback?

Strong relationships at Brights are built on transparency, consistency, and proactive communication. From day one, we establish clear processes, regular syncs, and honest reporting. We gather feedback continuously: through retrospectives, satisfaction surveys, and ongoing stakeholder conversations, and treat every piece of feedback as an opportunity to improve, not just a metric to track.

How has your company adapted to changes and challenges in the business landscape, and what strategies have you employed to ensure resilience and sustainability?

Over the years, we've strengthened our operational flexibility, diversified our expertise across industries, and expanded our technological capabilities, particularly in AI and cloud. We've also invested heavily in building resilient remote collaboration processes, which proved critical in recent years. The foundation, though, is our people: a stable, experienced team that knows how to navigate uncertainty without losing momentum.

What payment structure do you typically follow when billing clients? Is it Pay per Feature, Fixed Cost, or Pay per Milestone (phases, months, versions, etc.)?

We offer flexible billing models tailored to project scope and client needs. The most common are Time & Materials, Dedicated Team, Fixed Cost for well-defined scopes, and milestone-based payments for larger engagements. This flexibility lets us adapt to different business realities and development stages, as scaling/maturing startups and enterprise clients have very different needs, and our models reflect that.

Do you accept projects that meet your basic budget requirements? If yes, what is the minimum budget requirement? If no, what is the minimum budget you have worked with in the past?

Yes. We evaluate projects based on complexity, business goals, and long-term potential. Our minimum typically starts around $10,000, depending on engagement model and scope, though we remain open for projects with strong strategic fit or long-term collaboration potential.

Can you provide an overview of the price range (minimum and maximum) of the projects your company worked on in 2025?

In 2025, our projects ranged from MVP engagements starting at $10,000–$20,000 to large-scale enterprise solutions and long-term partnerships exceeding $500,000. The final budget depends on project complexity, team composition, technologies involved, and timeline.

What technological capabilities does your company possess, and are there any ongoing or planned investments in technology infrastructure or tools to enhance your services?

We have strong expertise across modern web, mobile, cloud, and AI technologies:  React, Node.js, Python, .NET, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, and various AI/ML frameworks, among others. We continuously invest in improving our infrastructure, security practices, and development workflows, and we actively explore automation and productivity tools that help us deliver faster without cutting corners on quality.

Where do you envision your company in the next 10 years? What are your long-term goals and aspirations for growth and development?

We want Brights to be a globally recognized technology and product development partner,  known not just for technical excellence, but for the way we work: transparently, collaboratively, and with genuine investment in our clients' success.

Concretely, that means expanding our international presence, deepening our AI capabilities, and building even stronger strategic partnerships. But just as importantly, it means preserving the culture that has defined us since 2011 — a people-first mindset, high standards, and the belief that the best software is built by people who genuinely care about what they're creating.

Where we are

Locations (3)

Offices where Brights operates.

Headquarter
Poland

Poland

Hoza 86
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship 00682
+48732988415
Ukraine

Ukraine

Simi Prakhovykh St, 50b
Kyiv, kyiv 01033
+380442274262
United States

United States

276 Fifth Ave Ste 704 PMB 80
NYC, New York 10001
+48732988415