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List of the Best Software Development Companies & Developers

  • Wiinnova is a web and mobile app development company that has been consistently delivering great user experiences to enterprise customers as well as startups around the world. Founded in 2013, we have always gone the extra mile to give our customers the very best. We believe our work should do the talking on th ... read more about Wiinnova Software Labs

    "Excellent and Professional team"
    shibi satheesh
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    India
  • MindK

    Custom software development company
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    MindK is a software development company that helps businesses around the world work smarter, not harder, with custom products built specifically to meet their company's needs.  Our core expertise includes end-to-end development of software solutions, providing a dedicated team of top experts, ... read more about MindK

    "IT company with great hard and soft skills"
    Ievgen Kliushnyk
    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2009
    United States
  • Yeeply Mobile

    The perfect companion for development project.
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    A premium marketplace of the best mobile & web talent for your technical projects. SAVE MONEY outsourcing your projects with worlwide teams REDUCE RISKS working only with Certified professionals GET MORE CONTROL with our in-house project managers

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    Spain
  • Steamclock crafts polished apps for iPhone, Android, and the web. We design, develop, and deliver. Founded in 2010 by alumni of Apple and Radical Entertainment, Steamclock builds high-quality mobile software in Vancouver, BC. In addition to developing products of its own, Steamclock consults with other technology compa ... read more about Steamclock Software

    "Extremely happy with the team at Steamclock"
    Chris Nicola, President & CTO at WealthBar
    $200 - $300/hr
    10 - 49
    2010
    Canada
  • Azoft

    We design and develop custom software solutions.
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    Azoft is a full-service software development company providing custom solutions for Telecom & Wireless industry domain, as well as the development of custom web (Java/.NET/PHP), mobile (iOS/Android/HTML5) and business automation solutions. We have over 10 years of experience in software development, support, and in ... read more about Azoft

    "Great company developing mobile products"
    Travis Henry, Chief Product & Content Officer, Co-founder at Unleesh
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2002
    United States
  • C2 is a creative digital agency based in Melbourne, Australia. We provide digital solutions to small and large companies, global and local brands. We also work closely with various Advertising Agencies, PR firms and Marketers. We specialise in digital design and development for various platforms and devices. Some say w ... read more about C2Media

    $150 - $199/hr
    10 - 49
    1987
    Australia
  • Monterail

    Delivering Meaningful Software for Web & Mobile
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    We’re a full-service software development company with 150+ experts delivering meaningful web & mobile apps for companies of all sizes. Based in WrocÅ‚aw, working 100% remotely Over 390 projects delivered for 235+ clients from all over the world Official Vue.js partner Listed in the Financial Time ... read more about Monterail

    "Amazing team can make things happen!"
    Sarwar Bhuiyan, Product Strategy & Development at Cooleaf, Inc.
    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2010
    Poland
  • Bright Inventions

    Creating Software that matters
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    Bright Inventions is a software consulting studio based in Gdansk, Poland operating since 2012. Our expertise in mobile, web, blockchain and IOT systems has been highly appreciated by our clients from UK, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Israel and more. With over 70 software development specialists on board, ... read more about Bright Inventions

    "Job board for recruitment agency"
    Luke Wybieralski, CEO at Remodevs
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    Poland
  • Sentia is a software development consultancy company specialising in web and mobile development based in Sydney, Australia Sentia is a team of enthusiastic software developers drawn together with the goal of creating the cutting-edge software that you need. While other development companies are busy arguing over contra ... read more about Sentia

    "Exceptional Partner in Product Development"
    Nicky Jackson, CEO & Founder at RangeMe Inc
    $150 - $199/hr
    10 - 49
    2006
    Australia
  • Tekton Labs

    Creativity powers technology
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    We are a strategy, design, and technology company. We provide organizations with end-to-end support from research and product design, to software development and lifecycle management. We stand out due to our amazing business know-how, high innovation appetite, and wide expertise with emerging technologies.  

    "DREAMSTORE.ME"
    Alex Schecter, CEO at dreamstore.me
    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2007
    United States
  • Baufest is an international IT Services firm. Our mission is to help organizations improve their competitiveness and efficiency through the use of Information Technology. Our locations currently include Argentina, Chile, Mexico, USA and Spain. Our customers include leading global companies from almost every industry, w ... read more about Baufest

    $25 - $49/hr
    250 - 999
    1991
    Mexico
  • Crysberry

    Turnkey software solution for business
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    Crysberry provides R&D and Staff Augmentation services of AR, VR, Game, native mobile.  From our experience, the first stages of product realization are as important as the idea itself. R&D empowers our client with such essential things for the early stages of the product life cycle, as a prototype and ... read more about Crysberry

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    Ukraine
  • ArtfulBits provides custom software development and IT outsourcing services to startups and established businesses. Besides that, it markets own line of SharePoint products, which are represented by custom webparts and columns. Company's main areas of specializations are: desktop applications, mobile applications, ... read more about ArtfulBits

    "Excellent experience workfing with ArtfulBits"
    Debby Sibert, President at Ultimately Essential, LLC
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2005
    Ukraine
  • SSW

    Leading the digital world
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    SSW Consulting has 25+ years of experience developing awesome Microsoft solutions that build on top of SharePoint, .NET, Dynamics 365 and TFS. We focus on 3 things: 1. Getting you a working app 2. Keeping you informed 3. Supporting your app once it's in production

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    1990
    Australia
  • Online Monkeys is a WebMarketing and Web/Graphic Design office that will enable you to assemble your image character by utilizing the tremendous capability of web-based social networking stages and portable applications. It likewise offers logo planning, handout outlining, web outlining, publication planning, flier out ... read more about Online Monkeys

    "Excellent service"
    Debora Bartalotta, Reservations Supervisor at AccorHotels
    < $25/hr
    Freelancer
    2010
    Australia
  • Ciklum

    Bringing innovative ideas to life
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    Ciklum is a global Digital Solutions Company for Fortune 500 and fast-growing organisations alike around the world. Our 3,000+ Developers located in the Delivery Centres across the globe, provide our clients with a range of services including Enterprise App Development, Quality Assurance, Security, R&D, B ... read more about Ciklum

    "They have done a great job!"
    Jacek Frydrych, COO at STYLEPIT
    $50 - $99/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    2002
    United Kingdom
  • TAGonSoft

    We Do Mobile & We Do It Well
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    TAGonSoft is a young software company oriented on mobile application development. We are located in Iasi, Romania. Our goal is to provide top of the line software for mobile devices. Our main focus is on application development for iOS and Android platforms.  

    "Serious reactive smart contractor"
    Stefano Bargagni, Founder - CEO MorphCast® - AI video adapting to the viewer's emotional reaction at Cynny Inc.
    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2012
    Romania
  • Proffiz

    SOFTWARE ENGINEERING & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
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    Proffiz is a reliable software vendor that provides high-quality solutions for Fortune 500 companies and startups. We set up and operate seamlessly integrated teams from Ukraine and Poland to provide you with the best service.  We are a team of professionals with 17 years of diverse experience in the IT in ... read more about Proffiz

    "Mobile marketing solution for retail"
    Ihor Vasyutyn, Product Manager at SoftServe
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2017
    Ukraine
  • iLeaf Solutions Pvt Ltd

    Transforming business ideas to Digital Reality
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    📱 iLeaf Solutions is developing and maintaining World Class Applications since 2007 💻 Transforming ideas to customized digital solutions using AI, AR, ML, cloud computing and IoT solutions. 👌 Our development team treats each project with delicacy, thoroughness, and sensitivity for the best quality result ... read more about iLeaf Solutions Pvt Ltd

    "Great to work with them!"
    Shekhar Suman, CEO and Managin Director at Biotecnika Info Labs Pvt Ltd
    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2007
    India
  • SingleMind

    Software Development Consulting
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    SingleMind is an end-to-end application design and development agency based in the Pacific Northwest. But we don't just build software —we focus on the big picture to deliver ingenuity and creative solutions for the road ahead.

    "Singlemind an extraordinary organization"
    Dick Sass, Chairman at Contact Wellness Foundation
    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2005
    United States
  • Big Room Studios is a creative technology company. We design and build real time, responsive web applications for tablet, mobile and touch enabled devices. We provide lean startup consulting, brand, design, and agile development services.

    "Web Design"
    Luke Davidson, Head Distiller/ Managing Partner/Founder at Maine Craft Distilling
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2002
    United States
  • Intuz

    Microsoft and AWS Partner Company
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    Intuz is a leading global digital agency providing end-to-end software development services on Mobile, Cloud, Web & IoT. We are based out of San Francisco, California and India. We are an ISO 9001 certified, Microsoft partner and AWS Cloud Consulting Partner organization, with 10 years of Consulting and Developm ... read more about Intuz

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2008
    India
  • Mayven

    Custom Software Development
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    Mayven is an independently-owned software development shop headquartered in San Francisco with a second office in booming Austin, Texas. We provide a senior-led team and hands on approach to all projects, taking into account each team's unique needs and metrics for success. The goal of our process is to build best- ... read more about Mayven

    "Frank Collective Seal of Approval!"
    Mitchell Orkis, Chief Strategy Officer at Frank Collective
    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    United States
  • CFCS (Computer Frontline Consultancy Service) is an India based IT focused company that provides IT And Web Enabled Services to its clients. Our first vision is to maintain the client satisfaction. CFCS work with professional and experience employees on advance and emerging technologies. Some of our clients conjugate w ... read more about Computer Frontline Consultancy Service

    "Highly committed Team, and customer centric approach."
    Singh Soni
    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1997
    India
  • Matebiz Pvt. Ltd. is a digital agency based in India and serving clients globally. We are the best website design, website development, and digital marketing company, offering you quality services at super affordable rates. Our website developers and designers believe in creating websites that are alive. We develop web ... read more about Matebiz

    "SEO Services for Brand Visibility in SERP's"
    Mukunda Maitra, Consultant at Together Thrive Foundation at Together Thrive Foundation
    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
    India
  • Arm

    "ARCHITECTING A SMARTER WORLD"
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    Arm technology is at the heart of a computing and connectivity revolution that is transforming the way people live and businesses operate. Our advanced, energy-efficient processor designs are enabling the intelligence in 100 billion silicon chips and securely powering products from the sensor to the smartphone to the s ... read more about Arm

    $100 - $149/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1990
    United Kingdom
  • Eurisko

    Pioneering digital innovation
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    Eurisko is a multi-national software development and consultancy firm based in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Cyprus and US. With more than 13 years of experience and hundreds of success stories, Eurisko offers services ranging from Mobile App Development, Enterprise Web Development and Artificial Intelligence, to Game De ... read more about Eurisko

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2010
    United States
  • OfficialGates Technologies Private Limited

    Enterprise Web & Mobile Apps Development Company
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    Official Gates is a leading global Enterprise Software and IT solutions provider that enables your business grows with the use of cutting-edge technology in Web and Mobile applications. Established with the objective of providing precise, user - friendly and cost-effective Software and IT solutions of unsurpassing qual ... read more about OfficialGates Technologies Private Limited

    ""Great experience working with OfficialGates""
    Shaziya Begum, Executive Secretary at SocialRide
    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2006
    India
  • A big part of having a good online presence is the design of your website. However, these design skills are not limited to just websites. At Direct Line Development, our web design specialists are equipped with the means to bring all of your branding ideas to life. Visit our website at directlinedev.com to find out how ... read more about Direct Line

    "Excellent Website Upgrade "
    Sean McCabe, Vice President, Director of Operations at Speed Raceway
    NA
    10 - 49
    2015
    United States
  • We are a group of engineers located in Rajkot, India helping our customers build technology products. We have worked with a number of companies in different verticals and at different scales since our incorporation in 2011. We specialize in iteratively building large scale web applications from scratch. Although we ... read more about Improwised Technologies Private Limited

    "The best developers and management anyone can have"
    Ignacio Doncel, CEO at WishYoo
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    India
  • Gemxit Pty. Ltd.

    Develop IT.. Solve IT.. GEMXIT
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    In the jumble of IT jargon such as .net, Blue Tooth, SaaS, Trojan Horse, everyone needs a partner like GEMXIT. We are down to earth, friendly and easy to talk to in a language everyone can understand. See the difference GEMXIT can make to your IT world. GEMXIT PTY LTD - GEMXIT UK LTD

    "The Fish Vet's review"
    Richmond Loh, Senior adjunct lecturer at Murdoch University
    $150 - $199/hr
    2 - 9
    2006
    Australia
  • Invonto

    Your Digital Transformation Partner
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    Building Innovative Digital Solutions Since 2008 Invonto is a digital transformation partner for some of America’s most innovative companies including Transamerica, Comcast, D.R. Horton, Federal Reserve Bank, Sealed Air, Sharp, and Epicor. We work with organizations across multiple industries to deliver turn-k ... read more about Invonto

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2008
    United States
  • Innovative and highly secure solutions. From custom web development, IT consulting, enterprise software solutions, testing and more. Modern and well build Android and iOS applications that engage users with unique UI/UX. Native or hybrid solutions. We offer SEM, SEO, analytics, Social Media Marketing and more ... read more about Strowberry Code

    "Strowberry Code is Great!"
    Catherine Bohne
    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2015
    Albania
  • Entrision

    US-Based Builders of Software Products
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    Entrision is a software development agency located in Milwaukee that partners with innovative business leaders to create unique, hand-crafted software applications for web and mobile platforms. Our US-based product designers and software engineers work with our clients to design and build web and mobile applica ... read more about Entrision

    "The Entrision team feels like an extension of our tech team"
    Kurt Mueller, COO at at Inkshares
    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    2012
    United States
  • Dalt

    Orchestrated to ensure digital performance
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    Dalt is a collective of experts and partners well orchestrated to ensure digital performance adapted to all levels.

    "Very professional"
    Thierry Landron, Dirigeant at Meert
    NA
    10 - 49
    2008
    France
  • Techzarinfo would be a one-stop solution for all your IT related services and maintenance hence facilitating best solution and profitable business. Our solution comes in modules and also in packages starting from Website designing & development to website maintenance.

    "Excellent and fast web building"
    Dr. Sharon Knafo, Head at School Shenker Academy
    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2009
    India
  • Cheshta Infotech Pvt. Ltd.

    The Internet Programming & Marketing Company
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    The technical expertise of our young and talented professionals coupled up with modern project management tools enable us to meet client's development needs within mentioned deadline and without compromising on quality. We believe in building long term relationship by providing value to our customers through innova ... read more about Cheshta Infotech Pvt. Ltd.

    "Great team, Awesome Company !"
    Global Logisticsclub, Organization Manager at Global Logistics Club
    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2007
    India
  • Nile have experience in Application Development, Integration, Project Management, and Reporting Projects in leading verticals such as BPO, Telecom, Logistics, Travel and Tourism, Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, Public Sector and FSI.   We love to talk more with you about your website goals and many more ... read more about Nile Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

    "The Nile Experience"
    Donna Campbell, CEO at P2P Connection
    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2011
    India
  • Cloudedots Tech LLP

    Cross-Platform Apps Development Company
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    Cloudedots is an information technology company leading in cross-platform and hybrid apps solutions that supports Startup, Small Business, Entrepreneur, Agency and Enterprise by building their idea/business into reality using custom mobile, web, desktop app design, and development solutions. We have entered in 3rd&n ... read more about Cloudedots Tech LLP

    "Great experience"
    Sushil Agarwal
    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2018
    India
  • AALOGICS (PVT)LTD

    Enterprise Ecommerce Solution Provider
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    AALogics Pvt Ltd - “Services you can Trust & Afford” is one of the leading software solutions companies providing e-commerce business solutions to a wide range of enterprises. With 10+ years of experience as an e-commerce development agency, Odoo ready partners & Adobe bronze partners we pledge to s ... read more about AALOGICS (PVT)LTD

    "awesome"
    Cyrus Acuña, Virtual Assistant at The Telecomshop
    NA
    50 - 249
    2014
    Pakistan
  • Our growing team is composed of Project Managers, Senior Software Developers, Infrastructure specialists, Senior Web/UX/Graphic Designers and QA Specialists. Custom Software Solutions Staff Augmentation Web and Cloud Hosting Services Product Strategy User Experience Design

    "TLC- Dev Shop"
    James Janis, CEO at The Laundry Chute (TLC)
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2018
    United States
  • Your(1)Site being a premium website design company in Dubai, our focus lies on speed, innovation, and quality of services. We excel at providing comprehensive web development and web design solutions across Dubai, Syria , Lebanon. We aim for gleaning happy customers by offering timely and stellar business solutions ens ... read more about Your(1)Site Smart Web Solutions

    "Very Good Company in SEO"
    Bo yang, Spa Manager at So Spa & Massage in Abu Dhabi
    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    UAE
  • MeU Solutions

    a leading outsourcing provider in Vietnam
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    At MeU-Solutions, we believe that a solution could bring the most success to a company. We offer cost-effective and high-quality service which employs the right people to create the right solutions in the right context. We invest much in our people in order to be the best because we understand that human resources alwa ... read more about MeU Solutions

    "MeU Solutions is good choice for me on performace testing"
    Hieu Nguyen, Test Manager at FPT Software
    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2016
    Vietnam
  • Titan Technology Corporation (Titan) is an incorporated company founded in 2013. Titan is an outsourcing software provider focusing on foreign clients. Titan is looking forward to leveraging its software outsourcing capabilities to take opportunities and applying expertise to incubate or invest in products for both dom ... read more about Titan Technology Corporation

    "Titan Technology Corporation"
    Stephen Cole, CEO at Collective Clarity
    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    2013
    Vietnam
  • Codein Software

    Developing the smart solutions for your business
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    In Codein we highly value quality, proper functionality,integration of existing solutions,one contact team and of course price. These are usually the main concerns of business owners,CEOs, CFOs, CTOs. People who are responsible for operation,finances and technology usually spend a lot of time to search for the appropri ... read more about Codein Software

    "Golpas betting platform support and development"
    Iskendirov Nikolay
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Ukraine
  • WISMAD is the leading provider of IT Business, Web Development & Design, Digital marketing, Online Promotion, and solutions. We are extremely committed to delivering quality advice, sales and technical support to assist our clients to achieve the maximum from their IT investment. Our website development servic ... read more about Wismad Consulting Pvt. Ltd

    "Great job done"
    Pratha Nagar
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2013
    India
  • Trimwebsolutions

    Best website design and development agency india
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    Trimwebsolutions is a top-tier website design and development agency that excels in creative design and internet marketing. We firmly believe that the key to organizational growth lies in the dual pillars of customer retention and new client acquisition. Our dedicated team is driven by the passion to transform your dig ... read more about Trimwebsolutions

    "Best service at affordable price by trimwebsolutions"
    Mayank Verma
    < $25/hr
    Freelancer
    India
  • Business Alphabets Corporation is a World's Leading Digital Marketing Company and the Best Website Designing and Development Company in India. Business Alphabets Corporation is also known as BAC- Think Creative for Best Mobile App Development Company in India. We have a creative team for UI/UX Designing, Infog ... read more about Business Alphabets Corporation

    "Helped me in digital marketing campaingn."
    Aryan Ahmed
    NA
    10 - 49
    2009
    India
  • Webcrome Software

    Website and Digital Marketing Services
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    Webcrome design and develop your dreams and idea into reality and gives a creative solution for web design and web development services. We take full responsibilities of the task. Our team of experts who research and analytics before kick-starting to implement effective strategies.

    "100 % Satisfaction work for my Online Store Website "
    Jay G
    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2015
    United States
  • Erginous is a leading IT solutions provider Company known for its excellence in web and mobile app development. Clinging to our core expertise in web & mobile apps development, we build feature-rich, comprehensive, and interactive solutions with the latest technologies, intuitive user interfaces with flawless execu ... read more about Erginous Technologies

    "Professional, efficient, and honest"
    Peyman Dadmehr
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2013
    India
  • Silicon Soft has creative vision and talented brains to serve the customer to the fullest. We have a combination of talents, including Technical Engineers, S/w programmers, Web Developers, Web Designers, Graphic Designers, Internet Marketers, Customer Service Representatives, Sales and Marketing Team who comes from a b ... read more about Silicon Soft and IT consultant

    "Digital Marketing in Nepal"
    Kiran kauri, SEO Manager at Hansikar Technologies
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2018
    Nepal

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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: 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 agencies 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 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 the comprehensive project requirements, strategies they use, 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.

  • 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.

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.