Top PHP Development Companies

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 11, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 7 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 5, and 89% 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.

7Verified firms
$37/hrMedian hourly rate
5 ★Median rating
89%Have 50+ members

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    SDLC Corp is among the top PHP development companies delivering software solutions across AI/ML, Web3, and Gaming domains. With more than two decades of industry experience, the company has established a strong presence in the USA, UK, Dubai, Australia, India, and Qatar. Backed by a ... read SDLC Corp reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    250 - 999
    2015
    Batavia, United States
    Working with SDLC Corp was a smooth, transparent, and professional experience. - Chief Executive Officer at solena
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    Why SDLC Corp?

    • Full-cycle product engineering
    • Dedicated teams, clear reporting
    • Scalable systems, ongoing support
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    Empat is a PHP development company delivering custom web applications for startups, SMBs, and enterprise clients worldwide. The company specializes in PHP development, SaaS platforms, enterprise software, and cloud-based applications built with modern technologies. Backed by an experienced engineering team and product-focused approach, Empat helps ... read Empat reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2013
    Miami, United States
    Dedicated and versatile app development team - CEO
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    Why Empat?

    • More than 300 digital products delivered since 201
    • Full-cycle software & AI development team
    • Flexible engagement T&M or dedicated teams
  • Tallium Inc. is a PHP development firm headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with a strong reputation for creating high-quality technology products. Founded in 2012, the company offers expertise in Web3, Blockchain, AI/ML, Big Data & Data Science, DevOps & Security, and Cloud Native Services. Supported by ... read Tallium Inc. reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2012
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    The quality and work ethic at Tallium are among the best I have experienced of all the partners we have worked with. - CEO
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  • Saigon Technology is a customer-focused PHP development company that has been delivering technology solutions since 2012. The company employs 400+ highly qualified developers and serves clients across a wide range of industries. Saigon Technology has built extensive experience in software development and IT services with ... read Saigon Technology reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    250 - 999
    2012
    Reston, United States
    Their expertise and dedication was really impressive. - Technical Recruiter at Tech genius inc
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    Why Saigon Technology?

    • Proven software outsourcing in Vietnam
    • 400 skilled engineers with Agile process
    • High quality cost effective solutions
  • Sigli is a PHP app development company that helps organizations build effective web applications through a results-driven approach. Founded in 2015, the company provides software development, staff augmentation, AI/ML, and data-driven solutions tailored to business needs. Sigli has successfully implemented more than 150 projects while ... read Sigli reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2015
    Antwerpen, Belgium
    Deep technical expertise, proactive approach, and strong domain knowledge made the project a success - CEO at Devox
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    At Topflight Apps, we believe that building exceptional digital products starts with understanding the people who use them. With over $200M raised by the apps built by us, we are trusted by organizations like Stanford Medicine and Merck, and we know what it takes to ... read Topflight Apps reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Laguna Beach, United States
    A reliable team that delivers high-quality web solutions on time and with excellent communication. - CEO
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    Why Topflight Apps?

    • 200M Raised by our Apps
    • Trusted by industry leaders like Stanford & Merck
    • Over a decade of launching HIPAA Compliant Apps
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    Cubix is a leading enterprise software development company. Expert in developing, customizing, and integrating complex enterprise-level software solutions, business intelligence (BI) analytics, website and mobile development solutions. With 12+ years of experience, They have worked for clients, including individuals, startups, and organizations.

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2008
    West Palm Beach, United States
    Good product can be use - Product Executive
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    Why Cubix?

    • 18 Years of Proven Industry Expertise
    • 1,300 Plus Projects Delivered Globally
    • Enterprise to Startup, We Scale With You

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The four quadrants explained

Each card shows the count of firms in that quadrant and the top 5 by composite score.

The Industry Leaders in detail

The 8 highest-scoring firms in the Industry Leaders quadrant. Each has both Core Competencies and 360-Performance ≥ 50. Click any card for the full profile.

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.

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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
USAdrian9$53/hr576View firms
USAdrian
9 firms$53/hr5
Value Score76 / 100

Match by work-hour overlap with your team.

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
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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.

Mid-tier leader
Adrian · $50-99/hr

1 firms in this tier - more than any other city, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: Sigli.

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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.

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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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