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Founded in 2007, moblers is an Award-Winning Software, Mobile, Web and IOT development boutique from Israel. We are a one-stop-shop for all the technological needs of any company.moblers has two kinds of services: 1. Tailored Turnkey Development, and 2. Tailored Consultancy Services. We go out of our way to fit our clients with an exact solution ... read moblers reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492007Tel Aviv, IsraelIt was nice working with moblers
- Command Liasion Officer at Cyberbit -
Immersive Infotech is a leading IT System Integration and service partner company with more than 5 years of experience. We are committed to providing vendor independent IT infrastructure with international standards that support all application. With a long track record of IT projects and experience in various industries, we are able to create reliable and ... read Immersive Infotech reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492012Indore, IndiaA company to trust for getting important projects done
- Amit Barfa, Business Developer at AB Infotech -
🌍 EJaw stands as a prominent global leader in external art production and full-circle game development. 🎮 🎨 EJaw captivating 2D and 3D visuals. Expertise in mobile 📱, web 🌐, iGaming 🎰, and standalone game development, engaging multiplayer games and gamification for business apps. 🕹️ 🧑🤝🧑 EJaw brings together a team of more than 300 ... read Ejaw reviews & insights
< $25/hr50 - 249Tallinn, EstoniaWebsite and Software Development
- Peter Giza, Co-Founder at The Nurse Coach Collective -
Aarav Info Solutions is leading Web & Mobile apps development services provider in India. We Provide small business to enterprise level one-stop solutions for web-based app development services.
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2492009Ahmedabad, IndiaGreat Exprience with good quality work
- Vishal Solanki, SEO Executive at Madhav Solar -
AOZ Software is a Global AI & Software Solutions Company based in Hochiminh City, Vietnam. We aim to be your top-notch Technical partner in your business transformation journey helping you reduce time and cost for software development; hence, you can enhance the resources and specialize in getting the work done. We deliver time and cost-efficient ... read AOZ SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION JSC reviews & insights
< $25/hr50 - 2492018Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamTransforming Manufacturing Precision: A Partnership with AOZ SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION JSC.
- Bob Kerwin -
Polytech Software is a Ukrainian software outsourcing company that sets up and runs world-class software development teams. We have staffed thousands of software engineering positions for top startups, Fortune 500 companies, and well-known brands. Teams of 2 to 150+ engineers (analysts, project managers, developers, testers, DevOps engineers, UI/UX designers) work simultaneously on customers’ projects adding value to the software ... read Polytech Software reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr250 - 9992006Kyiv, UkrainePolytech has helped us successfully build and roll out multiple commercial software applications
- Matthew Shipley, General Manager at MoneySoft -
RedCat is an IT company offering mobile development (native and cross-platform) and web services to the international market. To satisfy all customers’ needs and deliver perfect results our team uses modern and powerful technologies with proven effectiveness: React Native, Swift, Kotlin, JavaScript and Node.js, React.js. Discovery phase, QA, Project Management. We help newborn and established ... read RedCat Ltd. reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492018Kharkiv, UkraineWebsite Development and Design for CRM System Development Company
- Harshal Chokhawala, Founder at ZymoChem -
We have created more than 200 Apps and more than 100 custom software solutions in more than 13 countries worldwide for prestigious international companies in Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, and Latin America. We focused on creating innovatively and cost-efficient Apps, custom software solutions, cloud solutions, UI and UX designs, and IT consultancy services involving last generation technologies like Blockchain, ... read FOONKIE MONKEY reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr50 - 2492011Bogota, ColombiaXML File converter
- Javier Camilo Rodriguez Murcia -
Since 2011, Adexin is a full-stack software development and consulting company. Our mission is to accumulate knowledge and skills to get our clients and their company the maximum value from the ever-evolving tech and business world. We provide top-notch, scalable logistics solutions that are tailor-made to suit the specific needs of businesses. With a strong ... read Adexin reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492011Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaOver 6 years of custom software development for our client in UK
- Andrey Aminov, Resource manager at Altoros -
TemaBit is a solution provider that solves everyday enterprise challenges such as scalability, redundancy, down timing. We provide business intelligence analytics, packaged software products as well as SW development, database development, mobile application development, UX/UI Design, QA Services.We work with body-shopping, team-shopping, project-based outsourcing approaches.
$25 - $49/hr250 - 9992013Kyiv, UkraineBespoke software development
- Radim Tvardek -
CML Team LTD is a global technology consultancy that builds holistic end-to-end solutions and platforms for startups and enterprises. We have extensive experience working with startups who grow fast and succeed. We know their needs precisely, as well as their problems. Our mission is to bring this vital expertise to ambitious startups allowing them to succeed ... read CML Team Ltd reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492018London, United KingdomCML Team helped us with integration of the DeFi exchange into our solution.
- Sergey Royz, Chief Technology Officer at Swipelux OU -
At EL Passion we build digital products for startups, established businesses and corporations worldwide, mainly in the United States and Europe: Germany, Norway, and Sweden. We cooperate with fast-moving companies in Healthtech, Digital Entertainment and Business services industries. We are a custom software development studio with extensive experience in developing Web Apps, PWAs & feature-rich native (iOS & Android) & cross-platform (React Native) mobile apps. Over 12 years in the business gave us time to master ... read EL Passion reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2492011Warsaw, PolandEl Passion a fantastic full-stack app development team
- chris redie -
With the assistance of an effective and innovative Web & App Development service, we are regularly meeting the demands of small businesses, startups, firms that are located all over the world. Since our establishment, Innotical Solutions have delivered lots of successful project such as; MySwaasth, HealthSous, YICU, Pelotea, UTair, Winanna, Jobket & others to our ... read Innotical Solutions Pvt. Ltd. reviews & insights
< $25/hr50 - 2492012Austin, TexasOverall a Good Experience with High-Quality Solution!
- Jessica Hanneras, Business Head at Event planner -
Logistic InfoTech is a software development company located in India. We have great experience in iOS App Development, Android App Development, Web development including Laravel, Angular, Node JS, React JS, PHP, Wordpress, e-commerce.
< $25/hr50 - 2492010Rajkot, IndiaSoftware Development Project
- Sulaiman AlRajhi -
An experienced team of young business-driven people who’re catching waves & building start-ups. Welcome to Winalife. We are a software agency based in Warsaw and Cracow, Poland. Apart from our passion for surfing, we have a much deeper passion for venture building. It means that Winalife creates tech startups internally and for clients all around the world. ... read Winalife reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492017Warszawa, PolandFast and efficient devs
- Daria Iniewski -
DigiMonk Technologies: Your Complete Digital Solution Provider DigiMonk Technologies is a leading provider of digital solutions that help businesses of all sizes leverage their brand and reach their target audience. With a team of experienced and skilled software developers, we can help you create a custom solution that meets your specific needs. Our areas of ... read Digimonk Technologies reviews & insights
< $25/hr50 - 2492016Gwalior, IndiaSoftware Development Masters you can build a future with
- Tony Timbol -
Established in 2014 and headquartered in India, Stealth Technocrats is an IT Industry-leading and most trusted software, mobile app development and web-designing company best known for completing projects in time and establishing long-term relations with its clients. Facts & Figures 1. Providing global services across the world 2. Having a permanent office in India 3. ... read Stealth Technocrats reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr50 - 2492012Chandigarh, IndiaExcellent Team!
- Connor Ogilvie -
We are on a mission to help companies streamline operations, reduce manual work, and unlock scale using practical, production-ready automation and AI solutions.
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492015Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDependable team. Highly recommend them.
- Jayasimhan Masilamani, VP of Technology at Nolo -
For 19 years Forma Pro has been sharing custom web development expertise to clients from the US and Western Europe. Our well established technical infrastructure allows collaborating both with startup-like projects and large scale enterprise companies. We offer full-stack development services with a strong focus on code quality and internal design. This allows us to ... read Forma Pro reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492001Kharkiv, UkraineVP Engineering
- Cary Penniman -
Coretus Technologies is an AI-powered software development company that turns product briefs into production-ready software in weeks—not months. We embed a senior, pre-vetted team within 7 business days and target a first production milestone in ~4 weeks, establishing CI/CD, security checks, observability, and documentation so you can ship with confidence. What we do AI Development: ... read Coretus Technologies reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr50 - 2492013Rajkot, IndiaCoretus delivered our multi-tenant Recruitment & HR SaaS on a predictable timeline and budget.
- David Elison, CTO at Leobrain Infosoft Inc. -
Maticz is a leading technology company specializing in the powerful synergy of Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain innovation. We help enterprises, startups, and global brands transform their ideas into intelligent, secure, and scalable digital solutions. With deep expertise in AI automation, machine learning, decentralized ecosystems, and Web3 infrastructure, Maticz builds future-ready platforms that redefine efficiency, trust, ... read Maticz Technologies reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr250 - 9992020Madurai, IndiaYou have a good software development team
- Tuan Tran -
Global IT APP are web development, mobile app development, web design, digital marketing and agency offering a wide range of services around the world. Incorporated in 2011, The team of engineers and developer at our firm are the best in their own way and we promise to provide timely service to our esteemed client. We ... read Global IT APP reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92011Jaipur, IndiaExcellent company
- Yaron Gazit, Site owner at GatoLeads -
Verve Systems Pvt. Ltd. stands as a distinguished global IT consulting and Microsoft Certified entity, driven by a steadfast commitment to Web Development, Mobile App Development, and comprehensive IT Solutions. Our focus is resolute, crafting cutting-edge digital experiences that resonate in today's dynamic landscape. With a wealth of expertise, we navigate the intricate realms of ... read Verve Systems Pvt. Ltd. reviews & insights
< $25/hr50 - 2492009Ahmedabad, IndiaThe experience was a mix of challenges and support.
- Dave Bekers, Director of IT at DIDSOLUTIONS -
Codes Break Ltd. is a solution-oriented technology firm dedicated to driving your business success. We specialize in crafting innovative, custom IT solutions that address your specific challenges and propel your growth. Our team of experts brings a wealth of experience and a client-first approach to every project. We've demonstrated our ability to deliver impactful results ... read Codes Break Ltd. reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492023Dhaka, BangladeshThanks to Codes Break the client's commercially-ready software is live and gaining end customers.
- David Miller, Executive at Clean Energy Ventures -
Innovate. Collaborate. Build. GeekyAnts is a global technology consulting firm specializing in digital transformation, end-to-end app development, digital product design, and custom software solutions. We have strong teams in the USA, India, and UK. Our mission is to combine the capabilities of human expertise and modern technologies to deliver innovative, scalable solutions. Industries we specialize ... read GeekyAnts reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr250 - 9992006San Francisco, CaliforniaGreat partners
- James Rogers, Co-founder & CEO at of Torii -
Redian Software is a global technology partner delivering AI-driven insurance systems, core banking & fintech platforms, and enterprise digital transformation. With engineering hubs in India and Kenya, we support clients across the USA, UK, Middle East, and Africa, empowering financial institutions, insurers, SACCOs, Credit Unions, MFIs, and NBFCs with modern, scalable technology. 🏅 Partnerships & ... read Redian Software reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr50 - 2492016Noida, IndiaCompare4cover.com
- Madhu Dondla, Co-founder & Director at Compare4cover.com -
Building, launching, and scaling SaaS Products, Logiciel Solutions has been developing success stories for Startups since 2012. Our vision is to help startups to jumpstart their SaaS product and achieve sustainable, long-term growth. With a great hold on leading tech stacks, proven project management practices, and a customer-centric approach, we have successfully transformed various innovative ... read Logiciel Solutions reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr50 - 2492011Vancouver, CanadaThe exceptional contribution of "Logiciel Solutions" has empowered us to expand our development.
- Josh Branville, COO, Founder Direct To Carrier at DIrect To Carrier -
Teamvoy is a technology consulting and custom software development company delivering full-cycle digital solutions tailored to real business needs. With over a decade of experience, we specialize in building scalable and high-quality products across industries such as Finance, Insurance, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, Logistics, and Blockchain. We support clients at every stage of the development lifecycle—from ... read Teamvoy reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr50 - 2492013Lviv, UkraineTeamvoy has been an excellent development partner and assisted us to build a quality product
- Gordon Little, Managing Director at Iress Blockchain -
We are Freshcode, a European software development company delivering client‑focused services to diverse businesses since 2014. With more than 120 successful projects completed for clients in the USA, Canada, Germany, Denmark, Israel, Australia, and beyond, we’re proud of our proven track record.Our team of 150+ specialists delivers tailored web and mobile solutions. From seamless team ... read FreshCode reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr50 - 2492014Sofia, BulgariaMVP build for a Fitness Start-up
- Diana Caplinska, Senior Innovation Strategist at Mobiento - a Deloitte business -
At SRH Software, we take pride in delivering end-to-end digital solutions that combine creativity, technical excellence, and business insight. Whether you're launching a new product or scaling an existing platform, our team is equipped to bring your ideas to life with precision and passion. 🎨 Full UI/UX Design We create intuitive, modern, and engaging user ... read SRH Softwares reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492023Noida, IndiaI liked how SRH Softwares committed to my project. They were enthusiastic and excited about it.
- Julica Ortlinghaus, Founder & CEO at Passport To Shine -
DeepInspire is a fintech product development company with 25 years of experience. Official supplier to Experian 25 years of experience (founded in 2000) 100+ projects delivered 90% of our team are senior-level experts Headquartered in London, UK, with an R&D office in Lviv, Ukraine Fintech is our core expertise. For 25 years, we’ve been helping ... read DeepInspire reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492000Lviv, UkraineDeepInspire has been a smooth, collaborative experience above expectations delivering our vision
- sheridan norrey, CEO and Owner at LifeLibrary -
✪ Here at NEXOVAH TECHNOLOGY, we are experts at translating IDEAS, VISIONS & even DREAMS into WEBSITES, MOBILE & CLOUD APPLICATIONS while always keeping compatibility at the forefront of our minds. We have a team of EXPERT DEVELOPERS & CONSULTANTS who between them, have multiple years' worth of experience enabling them to deliver the HIGHEST ... read Nexovah Technology reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492012Kolkata, IndiaNew start up website
- John O'Neill, CEO at Contacts Plus Ltd -
JRD Systems is committed to delivering IT innovation and excellence, creating lasting business relationships, and transforming today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. We offer personalized services in Cloud Migration & Optimization, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Engineering, Analytics, Robotic Process Automation, IT Support & Helpdesk, Cyber Security, and Staffing and Recruiting. Our clients value our ... read JRD Systems reviews & insights
NA50 - 2492001Clinton, MichiganJRD Systems smoothly migrated us to GCC and modernized our legacy apps.
- Anonymous -
A Trusted Tech Partner for Global Expansion Geomotiv is an ISO 90001 certified company. We are a US-based custom software development and IT staff augmentation company with 14+ years of proven experience in the US and European IT markets. Since 2010, we have been providing international talent for projects in EdTech, eCommerce, Adtech, Linear and OTT ... read Geomotiv reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr50 - 2492010Alexandria, VirginiaThanks Geomotiv, for its unwavering commitment and has consistently proven itself to be a trusted partner.
- David C Peterson, CTO at PebblePost -
HumanIT is a global digital product consulting team that partners with small and medium companies to help them achieve their business goals using emerging technologies. Our team core principle is a deep foundation in designing and delivering mobile apps with thoughtful, technological solutions that helps companies meet customer expectations in today’s mobile-first world. We analyze ... read Human Interface Technologies reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492016Munich, GermanyOutstanding service
- Rytis Roche -
NCSofttech is a Digital Marketing Agency in India that nourishes brands through crisp and fresh web technology. Launched in the market with a fresh approach of offering intelligent representations on online marketing platforms, NCSofttech help the clients engage better with customers. NCSofttech's lively and creative solutions mixed with the right tools and ingredients can make ... read NCSofttech reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492015Delhi, IndiaExcellent company to work with.
- Hema Sharma, Senior PHP Programmer at XEAM VENTURES PVT LTD -
The company was founded in 2019. There was no looking for investments from outside, because it could ruin the counter of the main idea of creating a company - the development and structuring of the work of the development team, under the guidance of the only one founder, without the influence of outside sources. According ... read Aleannlab reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492019Poltava, UkraineStreamlining Software Control with AleannLab
- Dmitry Sergienko, CEO at Betlace -
Login2Design is one of the best website development companies in India. We are providing IT solutions and IT-enabled services. Ever since our establishment, we are growing every day to meet the growing demands of our clients and surpass their expectations. Our aptitude in giving industry-specific services and custom solutions has empowered us to convey supreme ... read Login2design Technologies reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492020Jaipur, IndiaQuality work and service
- Assan Jeng -
ETEAM is a seasoned digital product agency specializing in transformative growth for different types of businesses, from VC-backed startups to the largest company in the world, for the last decade. We're best known for translating the complex world of digital development into clear and easy-to-understand processes – which results in building better, more cost-effective applications ... read ETEAM reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2492016Irvine, CaliforniaA crucial partner
- Andrii Ponomarov, Team Lead at at InComm -
Jellyfish Technologies is a next-gen software development company that pursues innovation and breakthroughs in technology. We use our design, engineering, and technology skills to transform the ideas of our valued clients into unique, relevant, and purposeful applications. Since our incorporation in 2011, our cross-functional team of technologists, engineers, designers, and strategists has served in 15+ ... read Jellyfish Technologies reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr50 - 2492011Noida, IndiaGreat Work Space and Work Culture
- Andress Baldessari -
Hopinfirst is a leading mobile and web app development company in India and the USA. Our technophiles create websites and mobile application custom solutions. We incorporate specialization of prolific skills like developing websites, mobile app development, and e-commerce that funnels out a structured and functionally streamlined conspicuous outcome followed by a smooth finish. If you ... read Hopinfirst reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492016Delhi, IndiaExcellent Development Firm
- Chintan Hingrajia, Web Developer at CHK Technology -
IT Company India is a 10+ Years Experience in UI/UX design and AngularJS for web industry with In-depth knowledge of User Interface Design principals, User/Search Engine Centric Design for Mobile App Development (Web Portal Development/ Mobile websites and web application Development for worldwide clients.
< $25/hr50 - 2492009Noida, IndiaWebsite with mobile app Development
- Roshan kanth, Developer at 24x7ITPL -
DevsTree IT Services Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 27001:2022 certified software development company based in India, delivering scalable AI/ML, Data Engineering, Web & Mobile App, and IoT solutions to clients across India, the USA, and Europe. Since 2013, we’ve helped businesses turn ideas into high-performing technology products, delivering 500+ projects that drive ... read Devstree IT Solutions reviews & insights
NA50 - 2492013Ahmedabad, IndiaExcellent and Professional Development Team
- Mohammad Faisal -
WireFuture: Your Partner in Cutting-Edge Software Solutions WireFuture is a forward-thinking software agency dedicated to crafting innovative and efficient applications across a broad spectrum of technologies. With a strong foothold in the industry, we pride ourselves on delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive business growth and operational excellence. Our team of highly skilled professionals is adept ... read WireFuture reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492013Ahmedabad, IndiaTheir communication is top of the class
- Ivan Bello, Managing Director at Porsche Digital Croatia -
Your Trusted Partner in .NET, Azure, AI Solutions, and Developer Staffing. At UKAD, we specialize in delivering high-quality software development services and providing skilled developers to augment your teams. With over 18 years of experience, we offer expert solutions in .NET development, Azure integration, and AI-driven applications powered by Microsoft Cognitive Services. Our flexible staffing ... read UKAD reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr250 - 9992005Kirkland, WashingtonGreat experience working with UKAD
- Vitaliy Zolotko, Project Manager at GlobalLogic Poland -
Welcome to Origami Studios! Origami Studios gets its fame for developing mobile applications aimed at the 5-star rating and ultimate user experience with the latest technology embedded. We believe in writing success stories for our clients. Our goal is to take your baggage of stress from day one and offer high-end app development with seamless ... read Origami Studios reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr50 - 2492013New Jersey, New Jersey. Origami Studios performed excellently from a project management standpoint. They were professional
- Cate Lochead, CMO at JumpCloud -
Virvainfotech is a Mobile Application & Web development company with specialization in Mobile & Web development. We have telented dedicated team of each technology. We have delivered solutions in USA, UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands as fixed projects, contract-based dedicated staffing as well as services on T&M mode to IT and ... read Virva infotech reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492020Rajkot, IndiaWe had a very complex thing that we had to break down, and they made it very easy.
- Chris (Topher) Deutschman, Founder& CEO at Jombine -
iCoreThink is a leading professional web agency who provides web design and web development services through strategic partnership. We are helping IT consultants, web design & digital marketing agencies, content providers, social media managers, SEO consultants etc. We are delivering complete solutions to client with a professional process driven approach of transparency, accountability and management from conception to completion. ... read iCoreThink Technologies reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492011Bhavnagar, IndiaGood Affordable Agency
- Pareshkumar Langaliya, Founder & CEO at Wealth Management House
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