Top PHP Development Companies

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 11, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 8 PHP Development Companies as of September 2026. The top-ranked firm is SDLC Corp (4.9 stars, 156 verified reviews, $25 - $49/hr, founded 2015, Batavia). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $37, median client rating is 0, and 33% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted PHP Development Companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

Top PHP development companies help businesses tap into a technology that continues to power millions of websites and business applications worldwide — known for building scalable, cost-effective digital solutions. Finding the right development partner, however, can be challenging with so many PHP development companies available in the market. Goodfirms simplifies your search with a carefully curated list of the top PHP development companies. Explore verified reviews, company portfolios, hourly rates, industry expertise, team size, and locations to compare the best PHP development companies and hire top PHP developers that align with your project requirements.

8Verified firms
$37/hrMedian hourly rate
0 ★Median rating
33%Have 50+ members

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List of Top PHP Development Companies

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  • Codeware focuses exclusively on providing software for the design and analysis of ASME vessels and exchangers. By combining engineering expertise, innovative software solutions and unmatched customer support, Codeware has established itself as the leading ASME Section VIII software provider.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1983
    Sarasota, United States
  • We’re a Sarasota-based development company that builds robust products designed for the long haul. Reliability and scalability – those are the hallmarks of a Code Studio project. From small startups to large enterprises, whether we are working on our own or as an extension of your team, our goal is the same – turn wild ... read Code Studio reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    Sarasota, United States
  • Bonfire exists to enable more meaningful engagement between organizations and their customers. We do this with a systematic methodology and with hands-on, collaborative execution. We believe that we bring the right combination of creativity & structure to engagements. We're still consultants, in that we bring insights and best practice from many different engagements, but we ... read Bonfire Inc. reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2015
    Sarasota, United States
  • A development house with 12 years’ experience building software, applications, and digital roadmaps for businesses and startups. We design and develop engaging digital products and online experiences. Now that the future of every business is digital, we help our clients grow with digital transformation. Most software development companies focus on enterprise solutions. We don’t. We ... read Prodev Solution LLC reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Sarasota, United States
  • Clear Idea is a U.S.-based custom software development company specializing in web and mobile software solutions that help businesses turn innovative ideas into successful digital products. The company focuses on creating high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly applications through a combination of strategic consulting, modern technology, and collaborative development practices. With expertise in web development, mobile application ... read ClearIdea reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    1998
    Sarasota, United States
  • Designs Cottage is a leading IT Development and outsourcing company, we are oneclass="mb-5" stop for Logo Design, Website Design, Mobile Application Development, Search Engine Optimization, Content Writing, Social Media Marketing, Video Animation. We develop unique plans for each of our customers based on their specific demands and objectives. Attractive, Logical, Directive, Our Team All in ... read Designs Cottage reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2015
    Sarasota, United States
  • Live Chat Squad is a leading provider of 24/7 live chat support services in the USA, helping businesses boost customer engagement, increase conversions, and deliver top-tier support anytime, anywhere. We specialize in eCommerce live chat outsourcing, white label live chat reseller services, and custom live chat software solutions tailored for your brand. Whether you're a ... read Live Chat Squad reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2015
    Sarasota, United States
  • SoftPort is a brand owned by Khalidi PLC registered in London, United Kingdom We develop cutting edge innovative Software Applications, Websites, Web Applications, Mobile Applications for small and medium sized business all over the USA. We build quality solutions that look great and drive business expansions through increased digital traffic, as well as help in ... read SoftPort USA reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
    Sarasota, United States

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The Industry Leaders in detail

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How firms are placed on the matrix

Every position on this chart is the output of the Goodfirms ranking algorithm - a weighted composite of signals across two axes. The algorithm is recomputed regularly and is fully documented.

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Algorithm at a glance
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
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Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
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Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
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Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
5
Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

1 cities with the best Value Score for hiring.

Ranked by a composite blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and average hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this surfaces genuinely affordable destinations - not just the biggest markets.

Where the firms are.

Bubble size shows how many firms each country has; colour shows its average hourly rate. Tap any country for its firm count, average rate, rating, and Value Score.

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All cities ranked by Value Score.

Every city in scope, ranked by Value Score.

CityFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
USSarasota12$55/hr-63View firms
USSarasota
12 firms$55/hr
Value Score63 / 100

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Cost matters - but so does being able to actually talk to your developer during your workday. Here are the best destinations for each major hub.

If you're in US (PT/ET)Recommended

Look for nearshore LATAM partners - same-day collaboration, similar time zones, and 50-60% cost savings vs domestic.

MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
If you're in Europe (CET/GMT)Recommended

Eastern Europe is your sweet spot - 1-2h time zone shift, EU GDPR alignment, and 40-50% lower rates than Western Europe.

PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

How firms are placed on the matrix

Every position on this chart is the output of the Goodfirms ranking algorithm - a weighted composite of signals across two axes. The algorithm is recomputed regularly and is fully documented.

Sponsorship does not affect placement. PRO members receive visible badges and ad placements, but their algorithmic scores are calculated identically to free listings.

Read the full methodology
Algorithm at a glance
1
X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
2
Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
3
Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
4
Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
5
Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Cities with the best Value Score for software development hiring.

Ranked by a composite score blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and median hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this list surfaces actually affordable destinations rather than just-big markets.

Budget leader
Sarasota · $0-24/hr

2 firms in this tier - more than any other city. Top picks: Avicoma, Codeware.

Mid-tier leader
Sarasota · $50-99/hr

2 firms in this tier - more than any other city. Top picks: WebFab, Bluebird International.

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Cell intensity (firm density):
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Best Value marks the densest, highest-rated, most-affordable cell per row

How the heatmap is built

Every cell in the grid above is the count of firms in (place × hourly-rate tier). Firms are placed by their published hourly rate; those without a disclosed rate are not plotted.

Top company names per cell are surfaced by Value Score - a weighted blend of affordability (50%) + rating (35%) + review volume (15%).

The "Best" ribbon marks the cell in each row where firm density, ratings, and affordability line up best - the densest, highest-quality combination.

Read the full methodology
Value Score · per firm
ValueScore = 0.50 × Affordability
+ 0.35 × Rating
+ 0.15 × Review Volume
// All sub-scores normalized 0-100
// Affordability = (1 - rate/$200) × 100
// Rating = (rating - 3) / 2 × 100
// Volume = log10(reviews+1)/log10(200) × 100

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