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  • XB Software

    Custom Software Development Company
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    XB Software is a full-cycle development company that has many years of expertise in building custom web and mobile solutions. We have a strong and dedicated team of IT professionals engaged in IT Consulting, Web & Mobile App Development, Business Analysis, UX/UI Design, as well as QA and Software Testing. We o ... read more about XB Software

    "High-quality work and pleasant interaction"
    Yuliya Egorova, Analysis at Own Business
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2008
    Poland
  • Bamboo Agile

    Full-Cycle Software Development Company
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    Bamboo Agile is a software development company with an office in Tallinn (Estonia). For more than a decade, we’ve been delivering quality IT solutions for clients from different business sectors all over the world. We’re experts in EdTech, Healthcare software, Telecommunications, Martech and Ad ... read more about Bamboo Agile

    "They were professional, responsive, and exceeded my expectations in every aspect of the project."
    Kristian Snellman, Chief Operating Officer at Snellman Motosport
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2002
    Estonia
  • Protonshub Technologies

    Award-Winning Mobile App & Web Development Company
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    Protonshub Technologies is a CMMI Level 5 mobile & web app development company, working towards building exceptional and innovative digital solutions for all types of businesses. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Indore. Protonshub Technologies has a team of skilled professionals, working t ... read more about Protonshub Technologies

    "Great Team"
    Rick Great
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2018
    United States
  • The term “Groovy” means excellent and that’s exactly what we are. We take pride in delivering cutting-edge digital solutions on time, within budget for more than 6 years. We are one of the leading Mobile App Development Companies and Web Development Companies in the market. We think ... read more about Groovy Web

    "Friendly to work with and explained everything in an easy-to-understand manner"
    Eva Heyward, Owner at eyeContact
    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2015
    United States
  • VironIT

    Web, Mobile, AR/VR & Game Development
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    VironIT is a custom software development company that offers its services to anyone who looks for software development: large companies and SMEs, startups, and even individuals.  The company offers customers a full range of software development services, including the development and support of mobile applicati ... read more about VironIT

    "Great company to work with"
    Peter Winger, Sales Manager at TMP Worldwide
    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2004
    United States
  • Computools is an IT Consulting and Software Solutions Development company that designs solutions to help companies meet the needs of tomorrow. Our clients represent a wide range of industries, including retail, finance, healthcare, consumer service and more. Computools shapes the future with products, services and s ... read more about Computools

    "Amazing experience, high quality work, and great communication skills throughout!"
    Lev Perlman, Founder | Tech Lead at Metamindz UK
    $50 - $99/hr
    250 - 999
    2013
    United States
  • Sloboda Studio is a software development company founded in 2010. We’ve been providing high-end web development services in various industries for over 13 years, mostly focused on leading start-ups, small businesses, and middle-market companies. Many of our customers come from the real estate, hea ... read more about Sloboda Studio

    "Excellent communication skills and transparency, I’m most impressed by how they think about problems"
    Chris Wong, COO at Hudson Medical Group
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2010
    Estonia
  • Enkonix

    Full-cycle software development company
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    Enkonix is a full-cycle software development company specializing in custom web and mobile app development. We provide a wide range of services and work with projects of different scales, from MVP to enterprise. Creating impressive turnkey mobile app solutions for growing startups and established busines ... read more about Enkonix

    "I would recommend Enkonix 100%."
    Rustem
    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    2016
    United States
  • Existek

    Shaping Ideas Into Great Software
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    Existek is full-cycle software development and outsourcing company with proven track record of IT services for SMB and enterprises. We provide offshore dedicated development center service for software companies worldwide and custom software development service for wide range of industries. Our custom solutions develop ... read more about Existek

    "Easy communication and reliable output"
    Matt DeBeer, Chief Executive Officer at at Aibly Corp.
    $50 - $99/hr
    250 - 999
    2012
    Poland
  • LITSLINK

    We deliver cool featured startups to the world
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    LITSLINK is a top B2B software development company from the US. With over 60 successful startups in our portfolio, we know how to build best-in-class software products within an optimal timeframe. Our company has solid expertise in mobile & web development, data science, machine learning, computer vision, NLP, ... read more about LITSLINK

    "Smart, responsive and reliable Team"
    Erik Paulson, CEO at Vendisys
    $50 - $99/hr
    250 - 999
    2014
    United States
  • The MASCC

    We adapt digital technologies to your needs.
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    The MASCC is an independent Czech-Russian company that has been developing software and integrating it systems since 2012. The company employs more than 140 programmers and developers. Create or expand your development team in days, not months.

    "We consider The MASCC to be of excellent quality."
    Alex Robe
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2012
    Czech Republic
  • ValueCoders has been providing IT Outsourcing Services Worldwide. We combine Business Domain Knowledge, Proven Methodologies, and All the Latest Technology, With 450+ Well Trained Software Professionals to Deliver High-Quality Solutions that Add Value to Your Businesses. From Startups to Enterprises, Products Companies ... read more about ValueCoders

    "Talented team did amazing job!"
    Judith Mueller , Executive Director at The Mueller Health Foundation
    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    2004
    India
  • 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'm the owner of our local boutique brand in Paris, France"
    Ricky Tony Bailey, Company Owner at at Retail Store
    NA
    50 - 249
    2011
    Vietnam
  • Mindfire Solutions is a 20+ years old Software development & IT services company. We specialize in offering customized technological and digital solutions to solve our client’s mission-critical issues. We cater to our client's digital needs with an integrated portfolio of services and aim to develop diffe ... read more about Mindfire Solutions

    "Great! High integrity firm that always delivers on its promises. "
    Paul Roth , Founder at Advisory Selling
    $25 - $49/hr
    250 - 999
    1999
    India
  • KitelyTech

    Mobile, Web, Software & SEO Agency
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    KitelyTech is a full service technology consulting, design & development firm with offices in downtown Chicago, New York City, Atlanta, Detroit, Austin, Charlotte, Phoenix, and Miami. The team at KitelyTech mixes together all of the ingredients required for a successful technology development company. We have hi ... read more about KitelyTech

    "A team that was both excellent and adaptable to our needs and timeline"
    Francis Parise, Co-Founder at Rabbet Gaming LLC
    NA
    50 - 249
    2009
    United States
  • 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.

    "Platform Development for Marketplace Startup"
    Jan Nowikow, Owner at Novikon Group OU
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2010
    United States
  • 🚀 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

    "Great supportive team!"
    Nivida Manicks
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Canada
  • 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

    "Redwerk is a great partner for all of your web development needs!"
    Stephanie Levine, UI/UX Designer, Website Product Manager at Justin Alexander
    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2005
    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

    "We have always received top level software engineering, professional coordination meetings and awesome designs."
    Verena Weber, Head of Marketing at AutoLogg GmbH
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2020
    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
    United States
  • 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.

    "Altar.io was an outstanding partner working with me to clarify my vision, bring it to life, and feel accountable for its success. The team's commitment felt as deep as another cofounder."
    JAH
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Portugal
  • Gecko Dynamics

    Experts in web & custom software development
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    Gecko Dynamics is a custom software development company with headquarters and main development department located in Kraków, Poland. The company is specialized in development of custom web applications such as: SaaS products Business Process Management systems B2C portals Project recovery from poor p ... read more about Gecko Dynamics

    "I am very happy with the cooperation and comfortable recomending them"
    Aliaksei Kulbei, Co-Founder at at Probe
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2002
    Poland
  • 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

    "Pleasant working with them."
    Freida Ketter, Project Manager at LG Electronics
    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    1998
    United States
  • 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

    "Golang developers for Centralized Cryptocurrency exchange "
    Archer Robbins
    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2017
    United States
  • 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 give us a lot of comfort and confidence in the fact that we have a solid and trusted partner behind us."
    Gilles Dahan, CEO at Zebulon.ai
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2017
    United States
  • 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

    "Collaborating with Uran Company"
    Артем Ефимов, Project manager at IT-Magic
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2006
    Bulgaria, United States
  • CodeLions Software

    Custom software developement & dedicated teams
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    CodeLions is Your reliable partner for building dedicated technology teams in Ukraine. Experienced outstaff team with Web & Mobile development professionals that provides solutions both for start-ups and small/mid-size businesses all over the world.   OUR EXPERTISE Web & Mobile A ... read more about CodeLions Software

    "Awesome work done by a great team during a time of uncertainty"
    Feedcoyote Inc.
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2018
    Ukraine
  • Classic Informatics is a global web development company delivering digital, web and mobile solutions at scale. We team up with Start-ups, SMEs & Enterprises to build and deliver user-centric products and solutions. We do it by infusing our technical expertise with design-thinking, enabling businesses to transform t ... read more about Classic Informatics

    "Amazing experience! Unparalleled level of service"
    Francesco De Conto, San Francisco, CA at Kashew
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2002
    United Kingdom
  • AwsQuality

    A Salesforce Development & Consulting Company
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    AwsQuality is a Salesforce CRM practice solutions and implementation provider having highly skilled and competent salesforce certified developers. We’ve worked with customers from various industries as their trusted partners assisting them with architecture, design, development and managing wide range of solution ... read more about AwsQuality

    "The best Saleforce service provider we have worked with !!!"
    Mudit Singh, Director Product and Growth at LambdaTest
    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    India
  • IT CRAFT

    Mobile, Web and Software Development Company
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    IT Craft is engaged in the development of mobile and web solutions of any complexity for businesses. The company’s philosophy is to provide their customers with the best services while helping them meet their business goals. IT Craft works on following types of IT solutions: Customized web-based solutions a ... read more about IT CRAFT

    "Another success story working with IT Craft"
    Wes Wilson
    $50 - $99/hr
    250 - 999
    2001
    Germany
  • AMgrade

    Full-Cycle Web&Mobile Development Team
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    Since 2010, AMgrade has worked with leading companies and scalable start-ups to build custom solutions for their business needs. Industries we serve:  - Healthcare  - Real Estate - Logistics - Startups Services we provide: 1. Business Requirements Analysis 2. MVP development ... read more about AMgrade

    "Reliable website and inner system for our modern clinic successfully built and launched by AMgrade!"
    Anna T., Head of PR and Marketing Department at Healthcare Clinic
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2010
    Czech Republic
  • Mxpertz Infolabs, is a software solution provider that helps to grow your customer base with services such as Website Design & Development, Mobile App Development & Custom Solution Solutions. A one-stop-solution as your Offshore Development Partner. We are a team of creative and enthusiastic professionals ba ... read more about Mxpertz Infolabs

    "Their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to deliver high-quality work quickly, making them a top choice that I highly recommend."
    Gurinder Singh Duggal, Managing Owner at Simplex Management Consultants LLC
    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    India
  • Codebay

    Top Nearshore Software Development Firm
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    Top Nearshore Software Development Firm based in San Diego, CA, with delivery center in Guadalajara, Mexico. How we can help you with: Mobile Applications, Development Maintenance & Support, Web Applications Development y Testing and Quality Assurance. Whether you are looking for a whole softwa ... read more about Codebay

    "They are a good team who’s very knowledgeable in development"
    Andrea Navarro, CEO at Fixbusters
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2014
    Mexico
  • Maxilect

    Martech, Ad Tech, Fintech, Blockchain
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    Maxilect is a software consultancy firm (not an agency). Founded in 2015, Maxilect employs a modern approach to building a lean and highly professional team reaching out across Russia. Our mission is to connect talented IT professionals throughout Russia, bringing their sought after skills to the table for comple ... read more about Maxilect

    "Development of a system to analyse the influence of coupons on sales"
    Elizaveta Gerasimova, Digital recruitment consultant at NM
    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2015
    Russia
  • Intellectual Development

    Software development, business automation
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    We provide full-cycle software development of any complexity. We’ve been helping our clients to automate business processes since 2017.

    "Outstanding creativity and care for quality in challenging project"
    Dirk Fahland, Associate Professor at at Eindhoven University of Technology
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2017
    Russia
  • The One Technologies is established in 2010 with an aim to provide quality services in the web, mobile and digital marketing. We continue to build a global service company by attracting and developing extraordinary talent, which enables us to help our customers improve the quality of their business solutions. Afte ... read more about The One Technologies

    "Great IT services for each and every project! "
    Sushant Ajmani, VP Product Managment at Course 5i
    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2010
    India
  • ITA Labs

    Custom development of high load pro backend
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    Our expertise is custom development of complex backend systems on .NET platform: Distributed services and applications  High-load services  Transaction processing services  IoT services  Management, control and monitoring systems  Biometric identification systems  All ... read more about ITA Labs

    "Guys did a great job, created server framework with 10K tps on single node"
    Dmitry Makarov, System and Business Analyst at Aladdin R.D.
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2004
    Russia
  • Vyshnavi Information Technologies India Private Limited (VIT) is a global Information Technology Company established in the year 2001 with headquarters in Bangalore, having development centers in Bangalore, Pune, US and Canada. Our range of services includes Design, Development and Testing of software components for Pr ... read more about Vyshnavi Information Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd

    "Review of VIT"
    Steve Hyde, Director, Operations and Quality Assurance at TRADING CENTRAL
    $25 - $49/hr
    250 - 999
    2001
    India
  • Atta Systems

    Build impactful software products with us
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    We are a software product development boutique agency that delivers innovation through product design and cutting edge technology. We focus on the impact our software products have for the final user and deliver beautiful, easy to use software experiences. Our customers consider us their trusted product and technology ... read more about Atta Systems

    "We appreciate the proactivity and flexibility shown by Atta Systems "
    Jossy Obi Onwude, MD FAIDH, Co-Founder and Chief Product & Medical Officer at Bold Health
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Singapore
  • Linnify

    Simplifying life through innovation.
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    Linnify is the go-to strategic partner when it comes to transforming ideas within the Health, Wellbeing, and Education industries into successful and scalable products. We developed a full suite of services in order to reach market success for any life-changing idea: Product strategy and validation | UX/UI design | ... read more about Linnify

    "They were integrated into our team seamlessly"
    Clara Lades, Product Owner at SAG Digital
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
    Romania
  • OpenGeeksLab

    Crafting software that works for you.
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    We scam people and do not pay salaries to our employees, if you want to get a shitty work for overprice - let us know! 

    "High-level software company capable of developing high-quality software using the latest technologies on the market."
    Gianluca Carpi, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Propaganda ADV
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2015
    Sweden
  • Trigent Software, Inc

    Custom Software Development Company
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    Trigent, founded in 1995, is an early pioneer in IT services and a leading software services company. We believe in partnering with clients across their value chain, assisting them to design, build, deliver, and maintain their products and services that make them the best in their industry. We enable our clients t ... read more about Trigent Software, Inc

    "Excellent engagement and integration with our company. Delivered great value in speeding up an ailing rule engine project of ours."
    Praseed Thapparambil
    $25 - $49/hr
    250 - 999
    1995
    United States
  • What we do ? Are you looking for thoughtful solutions and a program that was created with the thought about users, not being only hermetic products for developers? it-solve is a company that was established to create neatly designed, user- friendly and secure dedicated high- performance products. Our business ide ... read more about it-solve s.c.

    "A company worth recommending"
    Jakub Wójtowicz, Account Manager at Brand Backup
    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    Poland
  • Brights

    Startup & Custom Software Development
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    Team of 100+ bright minds spotlighting your innovation with startup and enterprise custom software development services. Boost your tech capabilities by leveraging our 12 years of expertise in crafting life-enhancing services, user-adored digital products, business-savvy enterprise software, and websites that drive ... read more about Brights

    "SaaS Application Development"
    Tobias Hug, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Consultant at Own Business
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2011
    Poland
  • InvoZone

    Technology Partners for Innovators
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    We help tech companies who want to build innovative products or scale up their development teams with reliable, friendly, and proactive experts. With a team of 500+ professionals, we have completed more than 300 projects for our clients. Clutch and multiple other platforms ranked us as the Top Softwar ... read more about InvoZone

    "Revolutionizing Food Delivery: InvoZone's Exemplary Expertise Delivers a Seamless Experience."
    John Thomson
    $50 - $99/hr
    250 - 999
    2014
    United States
  • WTT Solutions

    World-class SaaS products development
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    WTT Solutions makes delivering your business goals easy through modern technologies. We create web, mobile and software solutions and powerful UI/UX and mobile designs that empower you to adapt to change, reduce costs, and accelerate your business. We are software experts who have delivered world-class solutions ... read more about WTT Solutions

    "The team is hard-working, creative, and personable."
    Guy Ben-dov, Vice President, Performance Marketing Partnerships at StreamElements
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
    Ukraine
  • Artelogic

    ASP.NET •Laravel •JS •Angular •Node.js •Blockchain
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    Artelogic is a modern software development company that shapes opportunities and solves challenges through building human relations as a base.  

    "Artelogic has become an important partner. Hiring them is one of the best decisions we have ever made. "
    Stephanie Allemann, Sales & Support at Crik-IT LLC
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2012
    Ukraine
  • Clover Dynamics

    software development & engineers acquisition
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    At Clover Dynamics, we will help you to build your custom software system, improve and optimize legacy software, create an MVP for evaluating your project on the market, fill the resource gap of your in-house team with remote team members or build the entire team fully dedicated to your project. Our main focus is Te ... read more about Clover Dynamics

    "The same 3 professionals were devoted to the project over 9 months, ensuring continuity throughout; others contributed based on specific skills."
    David Darling, Director - Reverse Mortgage Training at @ Cherry Creek Mortgage
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2020
    Ukraine
  • Sombra

    Custom software development that makes you happy
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    Sombra is a global custom software development company. We help SMBs and enterprises achieve their business goals and stand out on the market through our bespoke software development services. Our clients take advantage of IT consulting, staff augmentation, software modernization, and managed team services to accelerat ... read more about Sombra

    "Good Compony"
    Alex Gekht
    $25 - $49/hr
    250 - 999
    2013
    Ukraine

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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 companies 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: It has advanced as 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 used by full-stack software development companies 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 as it speeds 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 company. 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 company willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement to safeguard confidential data.

Once you identify a few suitable software development companies, you can contact them to discuss the comprehensive project requirements, strategies they use, deadlines, budget, and availability in your time zone to choose the perfect custom software development company 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.

  • To design basic-functionality software, experienced software developers charge less than $20,000.
  • 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.