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List of the Best Software Development Companies & Developers

  • We are a Global Software Product Studio with over 10 years of experience, across different industries with offices in Australia, Canada, The United Kingdom, The United States, and VietNam, from healthcare to fintech... We are highly concerned with nurturing and bringing to life the innovative ideas of our clients and p ... read more about PowerGate Software

    "I have worked as Sales Manager at our company nearly 8 years"
    Jane Lora Nicole, Sales Manager at at Software Group
    NA
    50 - 249
    2011
    Cau Giay, Vietnam
  • JetRuby Agency LTD.

    AI-Enabled Сustom Software Development
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    JetRuby is a full-cycle custom software development agency. We produce robust, AI-enabled end-to-end digital products and services for businesses that don’t want to compromise on quality.  Established in 2010, JetRuby has empowered more than 200 businesses with digital products and services that serve mor ... read more about JetRuby Agency LTD.

    "A top performing team, they never disappoint!"
    Adam Ludgate, Co-founder & Head of Tech at Aleta Inc
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2010
    San Francisco, California
  • Powercode

    Software Development Advice and Assistance
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    Powercode is an innovative web and mobile application development company. Our goal is to stay on top of the rapidly changing tech trends and deliver up-to-date software solutions for our client's ideas. Сompany team includes over 100 engineers with deep expertise in more than 25 advanced and trusted programmin ... read more about Powercode

    "Great work!"
    Александр Киценко, Управляющий партнер at 4E CONSULTING
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2015
    Kyiv, Ukraine
  • It-Jim

    Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Experts
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    It-Jim is a leading AI company primarily focusing on computer vision and natural language processing (NLP) development and AI-powered mobile applications. We are experts in Custom computer vision development: image segmentation, pattern recognition, object detection and tracking, face detection and r ... read more about It-Jim

    "Amazing AI / computer vision team, will continue working with them!"
    Cameron King, Product Manager II at Microsoft
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Kharkiv, Ukraine
  • IT CRAFT

    Mobile, Web and Software Development Company
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    IT Craft is an established software development partner providing tailored services for each client’s unique tech challenges, business goals, and resources. Our engineers are here to help you reach the flexibility and efficiency your organization needs to adapt to a quickly disrupting environment and stay ahead o ... read more about IT CRAFT

    "Another success story working with IT Craft"
    Wes Wilson
    $50 - $99/hr
    250 - 999
    2001
    Berlin, Germany
  • Altar.io

    Product & Software Development Agency
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    Altar.io is an Award-Winning Product & Software Development Company committed to providing end-to-end IT services in Web, Mobile & Cloud. From inception, UX/UI design, and development to Software deployment. Altar has successfully helped worldwide entrepreneurs and Business Leaders disrupt their industries.

    "They are more than professional developers who delivered a truly unique system for our users."
    Adil Kurt-Elli, CEO at at SYNCH
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Lisbon, Portugal
  • smartData Enterprises is a leading global contract software consulting organization providing IT business consulting. With 5 offices across the US, Australia, and India, smartData has been working to deliver onto client expectations and timelines for the last 20 years. We have delivered over 8000+ projects in the ... read more about smartData Enterprises

    "Excellent Partner"
    Ben Rebbeck, Founding Director at
    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    1996
    Sydney, Australia
  • Blackthorn Vision

    BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE THROUGH DIGITAL EVOLUTION
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    Our company was founded in 2009 in L'viv, Ukraine, as a custom software development provider, specializing in Microsoft tech stack. Now Blackthorn Vision is a dynamically growing global outsourcing partner with deep expertise in a variety of leading-edge technologies and a portfolio of projects across multiple ... read more about Blackthorn Vision

    "Accessible streaming platform"
    Nick Temple
    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2008
    Khmel'nyts'kyy, Ukraine
  • 🚀 Founded back in 2014, registered in Ontario, Canada - datarockets builds quality software and applications for businesses of any size.  Our recent success stories: ⭐ A Series-E startup launched a new product fully developed by the datarockets team. ⭐ >$1M went through the payment methods we re ... read more about datarockets

    "They showed true interest in our company goals and problems that need to be solved."
    Alexandra Menyaylo , Sales manager at MetaProject
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Kitchener, Canada
  • 👨‍💻 SolidBrain is a software development company based in Eastern Europe and represented almost worldwide. Our professionals have been successfully working out and implementing technical developments of various complexity for nine years. We have worked with many clients from Poland, Latvia, Croatia, Norway, D ... read more about SolidBrain

    "Revamping B2B eCommerce Platform"
    Kathryn O'dwyer, Digital Marketing Manager at Trend Micro Europe at Trend Micro Europe
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Lviv, Ukraine
  • Radency

    We engineer software with Radical Efficiency
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    Radency provides full-cycle development services covering every aspect of building digital products. We aim at maximizing development ROI through continuous delivery, meaningful communication and keeping clients’ business goals at the heart of what we do. Result Focused, not Hours Focused: we achieve maximum e ... read more about Radency

    "Fantastic team with talented, hard-working engineers"
    Claudia Stiefel, Vice President Operations at n8n
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2020
    Lviv, Ukraine
  • SOLTECH

    Custom Software Development & IT Staffing
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    SOLTECH is a leading national technology company based in Atlanta. Driven by a steadfast commitment to integrity, strong company values, and customer centricity, SOLTECH has achieved national recognition and success.   Over the past 25 years, SOLTECH has emerged as a trusted technology partner for numerous orga ... read more about SOLTECH

    "Very understanding and supportive team! "
    Linda Trocano, Senior VP at Next Marketing
    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    1998
    Atlanta, Georgia
  • Sphinx

    Leading SAP and Software Development Company
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    Sphinx is a leading technology company headquartered in Vietnam with international representative offices in Korea and Australia.  The name Sphinx represents an iconic symbol of ancient Egypt, embodying the exceptional combination of intelligence and inner strength within our entire workforce. With an expert ... read more about Sphinx

    "Overall, we were very satisfied with the work of Sphinx and will sure refer them to our partners"
    Ha Nguyen, CEO at DopikAI JSC at DopikAI JSC
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2020
    Ha noi, Vietnam
  • Endive Software

    A powerful vision is the inception of success
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    Endive Software Passion, Expertise and Professionalism. These three together have built the timeless foundation of Endive Software. Endive Software is a potential business solution provider which provides the best in class services oriented for the increase in profit for businesses and improved value for customers. ... read more about Endive Software

    "Impressed with the well-co-ordinated software development approach"
    Suraj, Founder at Highlights
    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2008
    Jaipur, India
  • 7EDGE

    Software and Product Development | Dedicated Teams
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    7EDGE is a custom software development company helping Enterprises, Brands, and Startups analyze and identify areas of improvement and help develop a strategic roadmap in their digital journey.  Our core strength lies in the development of Web & Mobile applications using emerging technologies, which include Re ... read more about 7EDGE

    "They're scheduled to produce the applications by the end of this month or early next month, depending on how soon we acquire central bank approval for payment processing."
    Gerald Asobasi , CEO at Inmoments Limited
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2010
    NYC, New York
  • Code&Care

    🚀Great Software Products for Your Business Ideas
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    Code & Care is a first-class development service enabling corporations and startups to build cutting-edge software by experienced and fast developers. Our team is at the forefront of technological advances and innovations, working with top-notch platforms and frameworks. We believe quality is more important than co ... read more about Code&Care

    "Excellent company, high quality staff, extremely dedicated and work to complete the task."
    Murray Rigluth, Head of Special Operations at at HUBX
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2015
    Austin, Texas
  • Zapbuild

    Custom Software Development Company
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    Zapbuild is a pioneer in providing digital enablement solutions and services. We believe in enhancing speed-to-delivery through innovative methodologies and development mechanisms. We work with businesses (large, medium, small and start-ups) in enabling their journey through the digital world. Since our inception in 20 ... read more about Zapbuild

    "It's been a very good experience so far"
    Kevin Patel
    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    2010
    Mohali, India
  • Iflexion

    Custom Software. Advanced Web & Mobility Solutions
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    Since 1999, Iflexion has been helping companies across various industries optimize their business processes through custom software solutions. With a well-coordinated team of 850+ IT professionals, Iflexion serves their customers worldwide regardless of their operation domain, geographical location and organizational s ... read more about Iflexion

    "Development team with exceptional expertise and responsiveness"
    Jimmy Carlisle, Director of Audit at Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP
    $25 - $49/hr
    250 - 999
    1999
    Denver, Colorado
  • GOPHERS LAB

    Best Golang Development Company
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    Gophers Lab is one of the most trusted Golang development services providers in the world. Our large Golang development team has been successfully delivering highly complex applications using Golang. Gophers Lab's Golang development team includes, Golang Architects, Golang Community Contributors and speakers. Mo ... read more about GOPHERS LAB

    "Excellent Golang development partner for Data Security platform"
    Ankit Bhadoriya
    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2017
    Chicago, Illinois
  • SharpQuest, Inc.

    Your technology partner for software innovation
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    SharpQuest (formerly AI Software) is a custom software development firm serving as a technology partner to companies from startups to enterprises. We create software to tackle business problems that are mission critical and build modern solutions that work in your tech stack. Our team sees ever ... read more about SharpQuest, Inc.

    "They provided good guidance and good expertise on the exact things I needed."
    David Hang, President at L3 Legal Solutions
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2009
    Detroit, Michigan
  • Keen Solution

    Data Analytics. Salesforce. Cloud. Mobile Apps
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    We Are Increasing Business Success through Technologies. Elevating your business with digital success, we harness the potential of advanced technology from our one-stop digital solution. However, by delivering commitment and excellent quality standards, Keen Solutions serves the customized needs and requirements of the ... read more about Keen Solution

    "The new website’s design is awesome"
    Ed Valle, VP Marketing at panera
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2020
    Mumbai, India
  • Creole Studios

    Tailoring Mobile, Web & Cloud apps, that PERFORM
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    Creole Studios is a young and vibrant creative digital agency catalyzing the digital transformation of businesses by providing tailor-made digital solutions and resource augmentation services. Creole Studios delivers curated solutions in the domain of Generative AI, AI/ML, Web App Development, Mobile App Development ... read more about Creole Studios

    "Timely delivery"
    mohanasundaram natesan, Software Engineer at Jobfilez
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2014
    Birmingham, Alabama
  • Capital Numbers

    Your End-to-End Digital Transformation Partner
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    Trusted by 150 global brands, Capital Numbers is India's award-winning best software development company. They have over 700 employees, including the top 1% of software developers in India. The technologies they work with include  Java, PHP, AngularJS, NodeJS, C#, Python, .Net, Laravel, and ReactJS. They ... read more about Capital Numbers

    "Great experience working with them!"
    Abtin Janinejad, Co-founder & CTO at @pembio
    $25 - $49/hr
    250 - 999
    2012
    Kolkata, India
  • KMS Solutions empowers digital enterprises by leveraging software engineering excellence, digital capabilities, specialized accelerators, and fit-for-purpose solutions. This software development outsourcing company works with high-end enterprises, including ISVs, Banks, Financial Services, Insurance Institutions, FinTe ... read more about KMS Solutions

    "The team has demonstrated excellent responsiveness in their project management."
    Mary Nguyen, Multimedia Designer at Hands On IT
    NA
    250 - 999
    2019
    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Redwerk

    Software Development Agency
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    Redwerk is a software development agency recognized by Microsoft Partner Network as a tech leader showing consistent capability and commitment. Our high expertise is also acknowledged by leading tech listings like Clutch, GoodFirms, DesignRush, SoftwareWorld, and ITFirms. Since 2005, we've helped over 170 busine ... read more about Redwerk

    "Recommendation for Redwerk"
    Deborah B. Sorgi, Ed.D.
    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2005
    Kyiv, Ukraine
  • HQSoftware

    IoT, AR, VR, and custom software development
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    HQSoftware is a trusted international custom software developer that brings Digital Transformation into your business. We specialize in IoT, Big Data, AI, Machine Learning, AR and VR solutions, web and mobile application development, and provide dedicated development teams to help you evolve. We deliver all-around serv ... read more about HQSoftware

    "Overall enjoyable experience, but outcome depends on which consultants you are working with."
    Rüdiger Lincke, CTO at at DueDive AB,
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2001
    NYC, New York
  • Clavax Technologies LLC

    Transform Your Ideas into Digital Solutions
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    Clavax is a leading edge software, web and mobile app development company headquartered in San Jose, California. Our top-notch services are backed by a strong team of 200+ highly skilled professionals to deliver innovative, secure and scalable IT solutions to our clients. We act as technology partners by understanding ... read more about Clavax Technologies LLC

    "Clavax "
    Samarth Gupta, Owner at Apparel Solutions
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2011
    San Jose, California
  • Brainium is an ISO 9001:2015 certified, award-winning software development company & a Google Partner that primarily focuses on client needs and strives to deliver result-oriented solutions. A full-service digital agency that combines interactive design with intelligent technology & cre ... read more about Brainium Information Technologies

    "Exceptional Service and Value: A Seamless Experience with Brainium"
    Wei Griffiths, Business Analyst/Consultant at Crewstake Pty Ltd
    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2009
    Kolkata, India
  • MobileCoderz is a leading Digital Transformation Company with years of expertise in mobile app development, website development, UI/UX design, eCommerce development, etc. We specialize in developing fully customized IT solutions for the unique needs and preferences of businesses. Over the years, we have successfully co ... read more about MobileCoderz Technologies

    "Best Flutter app development company for a student led organization"
    Thomas Helby
    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2015
    Noida, India
  • Dedicated Developers

    Top Rated Mobile App and Web Development Company
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    We’ve worked with 300+ startups, small to medium-sized enterprises and top brands from 15+ different countries. We've been empowering them with our digital intelligence and expertise over the past 10 years. We have successfully delivered 1000+ Swift and Agile web and mo ... read more about Dedicated Developers

    "Web app to promote and improve our Private Catering business."
    Troy Mathews, Customer Success Director at Aprimo
    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2007
    Atlanta, Georgia
  • Octal IT Solution

    Technology. Outsourcing. Simplified
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    Octal IT Solution is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company and Appraised to CMMi Level-3, having its global presence in India, UK, USA, and Singapore. We are the leading providers of Enterprise Mobility, Software Consulting, App Development, and IT Consultation Solutions. Having delivered 1100+ mobile and web applicati ... read more about Octal IT Solution

    "Great team to work with!"
    Kevin Zhang
    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2007
    Jaipur, India
  • Unified Infotech

    Your Partners For Impactful Web & Mobile Solutions
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    Unified Infotech is a 12+ yrs Award Winning technology company working with Fortune 500’s, MNCs, SME’s & Start-ups as their end-to-end technology partners for custom-tailored web, mobile, and custom software solutions. We position ourselves as a consulting-led "Boutique Digital ... read more about Unified Infotech

    "Excellent Dev Work, Communication and Project Management"
    Dan Milczarski, EVP, Process & Technology at CQ fluency
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2010
    NYC, New York
  • JAS Quantum is a cutting-edge software company at the forefront of web and app development solutions. With a focus on innovation and precision, JAS Quantum leverages the power of quantum computing to deliver unparalleled performance and efficiency in its software solutions. The company specializes in creating dynamic a ... read more about JAS Quantum

    "Software Development"
    Bruce Elliott, Chief Product Officer at Definely
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2015
    Saint Petersburg, Florida
  • ServReality

    We partner to develop AR/VR, Games and Apps
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    ServReality is a leading game development company that combines technical expertise, creative vision, and a passion for gaming to deliver exceptional interactive experiences. We have more than 100 full-time IT experts with strong technology skills: VR & AR Development AI & Machine Learning ... read more about ServReality

    "Gaming Development"
    Richard Kim, Co - Founder at Peri Development
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2013
    Kyiv, Ukraine
  • Celebrating 15+ years of excellence in empowering IT software development solutions, AllianceTek specializes in creating industry-specific custom software development services for its clients. They are globally recognized for their expertise in the following tech: .NET, JAVA, PHP, Python, ReactJS, Angular, NodeJS, etc. ... read more about AllianceTek

    "Most Reliable & Dedicated IT Team For Over A Decade"
    Danielle O'Fria
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2004
    Malvern, Pennsylvania
  • Novus Team

    Custom mobile&web development
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    Novus is a tech firm specializing in the complete outsourcing process for web and mobile applications. We help clients achieve their business goals by offering optimal solutions at every stage of the project. We approach our work with a sense of connection and trust. We pay attention to the goals of each client, str ... read more about Novus Team

    "Seamless IT Solutions Propel Investment Success"
    Phillip Muller, Proton Partners at Proton Partners
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Warszawa, Poland
  • INEXTURE Solutions

    Software Development Studio - Idea Delivered
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    INEXTURE Solutions is a Software Development Company having a development center in India and in the USA & Australia, too. Since its establishment in 2014, INEXTURE is powered by the vision ‘Enterprise technology solutions that delight clients. We deliver value to the customers by providing dedicate ... read more about INEXTURE Solutions

    "Their team always suggested improvements and delivered on time"
    Charlotte Holmen, Chief Executive Officer at WeTal
    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2014
    Ahmedabad, India
  • VEProf

    Making technologies work for your success!
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    VEProf is an Outsourcing Software Development company, officially registered in the USA. We are a team of Senior and Middle-level professionals with experience in full-cycle desktop, mobile, and web development. Since 2010, we have helped turn technologies into effective tools for more than 200 clients. From activity m ... read more about VEProf

    "Transformative SEO and Social Media Partnership."
    Olivier Hersent, CEO at veprof
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2010
    Casper, Wyoming
  • Softude Infotech

    Attitude. Altitude. Gratitude. Repeat
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    Softude has exceptional expertise in software product development services. Their 425+ members deliver innovative and interactive digital experiences which connect people with brands. They have built a B2B platform for packaging material supplies and a progressive web app that empowers 10k+ users in the supply chain.

    "Ecommerce Development and t Support"
    Paul Fletcher
    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    2005
    Houston, Texas
  • Bitdeal

    Enterprise Blockchain & AI Development Company
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    Bitdeal - Leading Enterprise Blockchain, AI, and Web3 Development Solutions Provider offers A to Z blockchain-based services & solutions to 20+ industries. We have 200+ blockchain experts who are skilled in all new technologies and trends such as Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and NFT. Some of the key services o ... read more about Bitdeal

    " Excellent quality"
    Vinicyus Froes, CEO & Founder at VORTEXCHANGE
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2015
    Madurai, India
  • NaNLABS was founded back in 2013 by four full-stack developers. We had a different vision of what software development should be.  Trusting our vision, we created a software studio where human connections come first, within company but also with our clients.  We're an Agile software development part ... read more about NaNLABS

    "Amazing experience with the team, extremely positive"
    Matt Wolfe, Partner at Secretly Nice
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Geniusee

    Mobile App Development & Software Development
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    We help businesses become unicorns, gain competitive advantages, and increase ROI. Our team of 200 certified professionals has successfully completed over 180 notable projects on time and on budget. Our clients range from players such as Dell and Bloomberg to mid-sized businesses as well as startups that are backed by ... read more about Geniusee

    "They can crack any technical problem we throw at them. "
    Ihar Valodzin , Founder at Listalpha
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2017
    Middletown, Delaware
  • Yellow

    Business-First Approach to Software Development
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    Unlike most other firms, we take business needs first, making cutting-edge tech work for the goals of your company. We are great at web and native mobile engineering. Good, efficient architecture is king. Your product should be scalable, maintainable and future-proof, and we'll make it happen. One of our core ... read more about Yellow

    "Building a Chat for a Call Center App — Their experience is outstanding"
    Vladimir Gorin, Co-founder & CEO at at Twinslash
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2015
    San Francisco, California
  • Uran Company

    Custom software, app & web development company
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    Uran Company is a web development company with the goal of delivering web and software solutions for businesses striving to improve online presence and optimize business processes with digital transformation.   For 16 years, partnering with our clients from a range of industries, we deliver so ... read more about Uran Company

    "One of the best decision we ever made for our start-up's future growth"
    Andrei Pricop, CEO at SC Kairock Partners SRL
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2006
    Parker, Colorado
  • Rushkar

    Custom Software & Mobile App Development Company
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    Rushkar Information technology llp is a start up as Ahmedabad, India, we are dealing in Microsoft technologies (ASP.Net. MVC, .Net Core), BizTalk, MS Dynamics CRM, Python, JAVA and Mobile Applications (Hybrid & Native), we have 15+ years of experience in Custom Software and Web Application development. As well as w ... read more about Rushkar

    "Best Appointment booking Application development company"
    Careone Medical Clinic
    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
    Ahmedabad, India
  • TH-EY

    Custom software Design, Development & Consulting
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    Who are TH-EY? Since our inception in 2017, we've grown into a remote team of experts, spanning from the UK to Poland. We specialize in delivering tailor-made web and mobile applications, with a keen focus on collaboration and direct client-developer interaction. Our key strength is a consultancy&nb ... read more about TH-EY

    "A comprehensive and fully bespoke response to all our needs."
    Andrew Russell, Manager at Ngaged Ltd.
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2017
    London, United Kingdom
  • Singula Team wants you to feel like you're working with your own in-house team. Our agency builds teams to develop websites, services and applications, move products to the cloud or turn a legacy-filled solution into a lean microservice architecture.

    "Singula Team's Expertise Transforms Solar Prime USA's Infrastructure"
    Albert Moshe, CEO at Solar Prime USA
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2020
    Dubai, UAE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), and what are its phases?

SDLC, or Software Development Life Cycle, is a systematic process for building top-quality software quickly and cost-effectively. SDLC has seven phases, which are:

  • Outlining the requirements
  • Analyzing
  • Architectural Designing
  • Software development
  • Software Testing/auditing
  • Deployment
  • Maintenance

What is a custom software development company?

As the name suggests, a custom software development company provides customized software services solutions to businesses specifically and uniquely tailored to their needs. They deliver top-quality software solutions uniquely designed and developed considering the client's requirements. They can also redesign existing software to personalize and improve its functioning, productivity, and performance.

What are the different types of software development methodologies?

Mainly, there are four types of software development methodologies: Agile, DevOps, Waterfall, and Rapid application development.

  • Agile: Agile software development is more flexible. It is carried out in iteration. So, it is easy to make changes in a specific module without affecting or interfering with the entire development process. Various forms of agile development include Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), feature-driven development (FDD), and Crystal.
  • DevOps Development: The DevOps software development process integrates both the software development team + IT operations for faster and continuous code development. The idea behind DevOps is to improve efficiency throughout the development cycle while minimizing risks and reducing costs.
  • Waterfall: Waterfall is a traditional software development methodology, and it is carried out in a sequential manner. It is essential that each phase in a waterfall model must be fully completed before beginning the next step. Its linear nature makes the development process slow and costly.
  • Rapid application development (RAD): Rapid application development focuses on quick software development with less emphasis on planning. The modules are created based on rapid prototyping and iterative development methods.

Other popular software development methodologies are the prototype method, lean method, and dynamic system development model.

What services do software development companies provide?

Software development agencies provide a wide range of services right from consulting, planning, front-end design, back-end development, deployment, testing, etc. Popular services include custom software development, mobile app development, web development, IT security services, infrastructure development, etc. Most of the best software development companies offer a complete set of customized development solutions. They can also help with software testing, app maintenance, API development and integration, data backup and recovery, software deployment, software migration, system integration, cloud computing, DevOps automation, prototyping, maintenance and support services.

Which programming language do software developers use?

Software developers use different programming languages depending upon the project's complexity, functionalities, back end and front-end needs. For front-end software development, developers mostly use HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Software development service providers mainly rely on PHP, C++, Python, Java and Node.js for back-end development purposes. Apart from these, other languages that are popularly used based on the project requirements are Ruby, Scala, Kotlin, Django, Dart, Golang, etc.

Best software developers use a wide variety of programming languages, depending on the type of software they are developing and the specific tasks they need to accomplish. Some of the most popular programming languages among software developers include:

  1. Java: Being the oldest, Java is an exemplary server-side application development language. It first offered the revolutionary concept of WORA, "write once, run anywhere." The software developers access the numerous tools and technology the Java library provides to build robust, complex, and scalable server-side software. Its popularity is also due to its high cross-platform compatibility.
  2. PHP: PHP is an object-oriented programming language. There is an extensive range of open-source PHP frameworks. These frameworks enable the addition of sophisticated features and functionalities into the app without writing prolonged codes. Multiple PHP development tools enhance efficiency during coding. It also speeds up customized app development while simplifying maintenance.
  3. Python: Python has advanced to become one of the major web programming languages in this era. Many academic institutes have incorporated Python as a premier software development language for creating Artificial Intelligence and machine learning-based applications. Python can function as an object-oriented scripting language for a large project.
  4. C#: C# follows the concept of C. Hence, developers with an understanding of C Programming can effortlessly grasp the concepts of C# as well. It is easily integrated with Windows, making it a prime language for web application and cross-application development. Unlike its namesake, C/C++, C# does not permit pointer types, making it safer.
  5. JavaScript: For over five years, most software developers, to some extent, have used JavaScript to code the application. JavaScript is a powerful scripting language that allows developers to decide on suitable features to incorporate within the software. It helps create interactive software applications by developing apt UI for the client and server sides. The most significant advantage of using this language is that it is compatible with all browsers.

What frameworks do software development companies generally use for development?

A few popular frameworks full-stack software development agencies use include Laravel, Meteor, React JS, Node JS and Express.js, Django, Spring Boot, Graph QL, Ruby on Rails, Flask, jQuery, and Symphony. Each framework is unique and different in its features and is selected based on factors like programming language support, ready-to-use components, speed, security, scalability, and performance.

How do AI and cloud computing help to improve software development projects?

Technologies like AI and cloud computing have helped software development projects improve to a large extent. AI has proved to be a game changer for software development companies, speeding up the development and testing process with strategic and more informed decisions. With precise estimates and access to real-time feedback, AI can help developers build world-class software solutions. The adoption of cloud computing greatly reduces the cost of expensive hardware. Also, cloud computing assists developers in building scalable and flexible products.

How to find a leading software development company?

It is vital to thoroughly analyze the best software development companies to find the ideal partner. However, weighing their capabilities without knowing which selection criteria to study can be challenging. While shortlisting a software development company, consider the following benchmarks:

  • Expertise: Most companies have a clear idea of the type of platform and technology stack they plan on incorporating into their software before the start of the project. Therefore, they must hire software developers with a specific skill set and specialize in using those software development tools and technologies. For example, to create software in Java programming, consider selecting the best software development company with expert Java developers with extensive knowledge of the top Java Frameworks such as Apache Nutch, Drools, AppFuse, etc.
  • Experience: Decision-makers must opt for the best custom software development company that possesses hands-on experience in projects related to their industry. For instance, if a firm plans to develop an eCommerce application, choose top software developers with previous experience designing such software. This way, businesses can ensure the software quality satisfies their requirements. Moreover, while outsourcing, clients must focus on service providers with previous experience working with remote teams. This offers insight into their ability to handle off-shore projects.
  • Reviews: Apart from their experience, clients must examine past clients’ feedback to the software development agency. This thoroughly explains the software development firm’s processes and service quality. Apart from requesting references from existing and previous clients, business owners can also explore third-party review and rating platforms, such as GoodFirms, to receive genuine customer feedback.
  • Agility: The project requirement is bound to evolve during software development. Ensuring the software developer for hire is flexible enough to adapt to the change is vital. This can be determined by studying their approach toward adopting new technology and their ability to scale the project and offer flexible pricing models. The software developer must be ready to embrace innovations as required to satisfy the demands and expectations of their clients.
  • Easy Exit Process: After the completion of the project, the top software development companies ensure a smooth and hassle-free transfer of the software and related information. However, it is wise to partner with a firm that offers seamless transition by timely transferring documentation and best practices to avoid miscommunication. Moreover, select the top software development agency willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement to safeguard confidential data.

Once you identify a few suitable software development firms, you can contact them to discuss their comprehensive project requirements, strategies, deadlines, budget, and availability in your time zone to choose the perfect custom software development agency for your project.

How much does it cost to hire software developers?

GoodFirms research depicting the valuable stats and trends on software development exhibited an estimated cost for software development projects based on their functionality.

  • Experienced software developers charge less than $20,000 to design basic-functionality software.
  • Software having general utility costs somewhere between $20,000 to $40,000.
  • Software with above-average complexity features can be delivered at a price range of $40,000 - $60,000.
  • Custom software development companies working on complex and feature-rich applications can quote a price of over $60,000.

How much time does a software development company take to develop software?

The time taken to build software mainly depends on its complexity.

  • Basic Software: They can be built in less than 2 months, but their functionality is considerably simple.
  • Medium Complexity Software: This software has more complicated features and can be deployed within 2 - 6 months.
  • High Complexity Software: Creating software of this level can take more than 6 months due to incorporating intricate architecture, security solutions, multiple integrations, and many more.

Do software companies offer local project managers for overseas project development?

Yes, most software companies often offer project managers for overseas project development. Having a local project manager can be beneficial in bridging communication gaps, coordinating relevant information to set project goals, facilitating project planning, and ensuring that the project aligns with clients' expectations to achieve success.

Do software developers integrate off-the-shelf software?

Yes, software developers do integrate off-the-shelf software. During the software development process, it is not feasible to custom-create all the software features, especially when the project is cost and time bound. A simple plugin or off-the-shelf software offloads all the burden of maintenance, fixing bugs, and upgrades. It helps developers to focus on the core functionalities of the software and increase the speed of software development.

What are the common development challenges faced by software developers?

Software development is an overwhelming process and requires meticulous planning to complete the project successfully. But besides all the planning and precautions, there are a few common challenges that developers can encounter during the software development process, which include managing change requirements, scope creep, third-party API integrations, lack of team collaboration, fragmented testing plan, overlooking security loopholes, and delay in the project due to lack of resources and budget.

Should I hire an in-house team or outsource software developers for my project?

The following factors can help you decide whether you should hire an in-house software development team or outsource software developers from the best software development companies.

  • If you hire an in-house team, they will exclusively work on your project. This provides you with better control over your development team and project.
  • A major challenge with hiring an in-house team is that you will need to invest significant time and resources in recruiting, training, and managing the software development team.
  • If you outsource your company’s software development needs to the top custom software development companies, you can get the benefits of highly skilled and experienced software developers with global exposure. The software development outsourcing company will take full responsibility for your project at an affordable, committed cost. Moreover, they will follow the timelines and deadlines.
  • There are some challenges too in outsourcing your software development project, including choosing the right software development partner from the numerous providers available, communication issues if the company is from a different location and time zone, and budget issues as service providers can typically have hidden costs.

What are the key considerations to keep in mind when reviewing software companies?

The key considerations to keep in mind when reviewing software companies are as follows:

  • Company’s background and experience to determine the number of years in development
  • Software companies’ portfolios to identify the type of software developed by them
  • The expertise of the developers
  • Soft skills include communication, project management, creative thinking, risk mitigation, etc.
  • Reviews and ratings on different B2B listing platforms
  • Time zone and location to prevent any conflicts in effective collaboration
  • Overall development process, including technologies used in design, testing, deployment and launch
  • Post-deployment support and maintenance

Through these key considerations, you can select the best software company for your business needs while saving significant time, money and effort.

What is the difference between commercial and custom software development?

Commercial software is generally developed for bulk distribution that is easily available in the stores or online. Custom software is made specifically for a business to be used by its specific set of customers. While commercial software solutions are standardized and made to comply with the mass market, custom software solutions require a dedicated team to design and develop software tailored to a particular organizational need.

Who are the best-rated Software Development Companies on GoodFirms?

The top-rated Software Development Companies on GoodFirms, based on verified client reviews and ratings, include:

These companies are known for providing exceptional services and consistently receiving client praise.