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List of the Best Software Development Companies & Developers

  • Bamboo Apps

    Bespoke automotive software development
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    Bamboo Apps is a trusted outsourcing partner for the automotive & mobility industry. We deliver bespoke digital solutions for connected, autonomous, shared, and electric vehicles. Fully committed to perfection in everything we do, our team makes automotive software development smooth and hassle-free. Our service ... read more about Bamboo Apps

    "Our experience with Bamboo Apps was exceptional"
    Kristian Snellman, Entrepreneur / Chief Operating Officer at Snellman Motosport (GLE Oy)
    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2002
    Tallinn, Estonia
  • Synavos Solutions

    Synergies, Disruptive Technologies & Beyond
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    Synavos is out to redefine what it means to be a technology partner. We help Startups and growing businesses, develop an IT ecosystem that strengthens their business process. We take your products and projects from idea to implementation through our design, code, and sustain services. We work in agile, cross-functional ... read more about Synavos Solutions

    "We're grateful that Synavos translated our vision into reality!"
    Dr. Michelle Lombardo, President at The OrganWise Guys Inc.
    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2014
    NYC, New York
  • Softude

    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
  • HDWEBSOFT

    Software Development Company in Vietnam
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    In the bustling world of software development, where innovation meets creativity and technology dances with solutions, there lies a Vietnamese gem known as HDWEBSOFT. This dynamic company, born in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, has been crafting digital masterpieces for over a decade, leaving an indelible mark on the e ... read more about HDWEBSOFT

    "They understood my requirements and expectations"
    Angela Brady, Offering Manager at Merative
    $25 - $49/hr
    250 - 999
    2012
    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • SMISS

    Cooperation that inspires.
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    SMISS was founded in 2006 and since that time has grown into a full-blown IT outsourcing company providing the best quality solutions. During the time our company was in the IT market, we took part in the implementation of several big and middle scale systems and more than 100 smaller Internet systems, e-commerce proje ... read more about SMISS

    "Strongly Recommended"
    Roddy Richards, Founder & CEO, at WestLink
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2006
    Kharkiv, Ukraine
  • Mechlin Software Technology Pvt. Ltd.

    Diverse Software Development Company
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    Based in the United States, Mechlin Technologies develop customized software for small and medium size business companies in different domain like Telecom, Utility, Finance, Mortgage, Insurance, Banking and Finance. The developer's team has advanced technology skills, Business process knowledge and proven project m ... read more about Mechlin Software Technology Pvt. Ltd.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2010
    San Diego, California
  • 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.

    "Very good cooperation"
    Bartosz Dowojna, Specjalista ds. Komunikacji i Rozwoju, Project Manager at Sweco Consulting sp. z o.o.
    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    Czestochowa, Poland
  • Art & Logic is a custom software development company based in Pasadena, CA. Since 1991, Art & Logic has developed software on a work-for-hire basis for clients in a diverse set of industries including music technology, education, entertainment, consumer electronics, financial services, and business equipment ma ... read more about Art & Logic

    "Art & Logic game project"
    Steve York
    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    1991
    Pasadena, Texas
  • Ezetech

    Software development agency
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    Ezetech is a dev shop helping non-technical entrepreneurs minimize time to product/market fit. It serves as an implementation partner taking care of the technical aspects, so that founders can shift their focus to strategy, marketing and business development

    "Always reliable "
    Adam Moisa, Owner at A-M Tech Consulting
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    NYC, New York
  • LinkUp Studio

    Distinctly Designed. Brilliantly Built.
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    Software design and development company focused on clients' success. LinkUp Studio crafts smart web & mobile digital products driven by strategy and exceptional user experience. Our team does more than just coding or design. As a company, we strive to see the f ... read more about LinkUp Studio

    "Great working on the Wisio project with LinkUp guys - true professionals"
    Adam Frank, Founder & CEO at Wisio
    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2013
    Lviv, Ukraine
  • Kolosek

    Helping tech startups succeed
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    Kolosek is a development and design consultancy that brings your digital product ideas to life. We've produced top quality applications for clients across the United States and the rest of the world. Business raises Series A, Series B when they start working with us. Building products that achieve go ... read more about Kolosek

    "iOS & Android & Web App for HR Social Networking"
    Jens Nikolaj Aertebjerg, Founder at AppPraise
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Novi Sad, Serbia
  • Emipro was founded in the year 2011 in Rajkot to serve the ever changing needs of our clients and to help them tackle the CHANGE. It is best Odoo and e-Commerce Application development based outsourcing software firm. Since our foundation, we've built a firm of eminents who loves what they do and who they work with ... read more about Emipro Technologies Pvt Ltd

    "Great company to work with"
    Stefan Ljutzkanov, CEO at Arox Solutions GmbH
    NA
    50 - 249
    2011
    Rajkot, India
  • Rootquotient is a leading product engineering company with a global presence across Canada, the UK, and India. With a strong focus on custom software development, we have gained recognition for our exceptional product engineering and management capabilities. We cater to diverse industries, including Healthcare, Educati ... read more about RootQuotient

    "AI tool for a Television show"
    Rob Moreno, VP of Productions at Wild Business
    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2019
    Toronto, Canada
  • TeaCode.io

    Full-cycle web & mobile app development company
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    If you want to develop a custom solution or expand your digital product for your startup, scale-up, or SMB company, we're a perfect match. We'll bring our expertise in full-cycle mobile and web development and share it with you. We're a communicative, proactive, and responsive team that challenges ... read more about TeaCode.io

    "Development & QA Services for Digital Agency & Identity Consultancy"
    Donal O'Byrne, Product Manager at Distology Studios GmbH
    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2017
    Warszawa, Poland
  • N-Development is an independent software and consulting company. Since our founding, we have supported small to middle companies with the introduction and implementation of ERP projects from our two locations in Ukraine. ERP solutions were always a core area of service, we perform Odoo ERP customization, implemen ... read more about N-Development

    "Excellent end-to-end Odoo development services!"
    Dominic Tyler, Consultant at Junari Ltd
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2019
    Lviv, Ukraine
  • RKWO

    Web development company
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    RKWO is a London web design and development company, providing functional websites and web applications for businesses in order to help sales and automate process workflows.

    "Excellent website development service"
    Ricky
    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2020
    London, United Kingdom
  • DigiEx Group

    Delivery innovative custom software
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    DigiEx Group is leading Technology Company based in US and Vietnam. Our innovative IT solutions have added value to businesses worldwide. We specialise in custom tailored developmental software that will boost performance. We engineer powerful technology, from Web, Backend application development, mobile development ... read more about DigiEx Group

    "Innovative partners for software development"
    Kevin Wang, Founder & CEO at at Operr Group, Inc.
    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2014
    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Devfortress

    Marketplace, E-Commerce and SaaS Development
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    Canada based team with specialization in React.js and Node.js development. Our service include Custom Web Development, Ecommerce, Mobile Apps Development and Saas. From startups to enterprise organizations, we provide a fast and considerate software solutions that meet the needs of the clients.    ... read more about Devfortress

    "Devfortress team, they are easy to communicate and problem solvers "
    Yi Meng, Founder and CEO at Social Shopper Inc.
    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2017
    Montreal, Canada
  • tsoftek llc

    Company with quality and customer satisfaction
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    We are a DBE/MBE/SBE Certified company. We have won the Best Software Company of 2022 Columbia Award. Tsoftek is a leading software company in the DMV area. We have a huge clientele from small to medium-sized businesses. Tsoftek has dedicated customers who have been with us for a very long time. We do provide Free life ... read more about tsoftek llc

    "TSOFTEK is top software development company in Maryland USA I ever found real gem."
    Muhammad Imtiaz, Co-Founder at TSoftek
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Columbia (Maryland), Maryland
  • CodiFly IT Solutions are serving clients accross the globe. Indonesia, Brazil, Netherlands, Italy, USA, India, Australia are some countries we have are valuable clients who are taking services from us from years. Why we have happy clients is because we listen to them in a very proper way, and each solution we provid ... read more about CodiFly IT Solutions

    "Perfect Spot for Web Application needs and end to end product management"
    Jitesh Assudani, Sr. Corporate Travel Consultant at Satguru Tours and Travels
    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2021
    Jaipur, India
  • Azul Arc

    Digital product design and development company
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    Azul Arc has been at the forefront of creating technical solutions to solve business challenges for over 10 years. Our award-winning design and development team is based out of Atlanta, GA & Mumbai, India.  We are focused on providing creative solutions to help our clients with their front-end customer ... read more about Azul Arc

    "Azul Arc was exemplary"
    Dave Durant, Senior Director, Strategy & Marketing at Cybeta
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2006
    Atlanta, Georgia
  • 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
  • JSbot

    Leveraging the Power of Technology
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    JSbot​ is the ​ modern Custom Web and Mobile app development studio​ . We’re a highly motivated and expert team of developers, technologies and Product enthusiast who’re building the Product with Future scope in mind. We at JSbot believe in the product culture as we’re the product mindset peo ... read more about JSbot

    "Good Software team"
    Greg Haffke, VP, Licensing & Hosted Solutions at Zettalogica
    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2017
    Surat, India
  • Binary Studio Ltd

    Premium Software Development Company
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    We engineer world-class software, used by millions of users and companies from FORTUNE 500 Key facts Only Top 0.5% tech talent are hired after completing our unique Academy development program 3+ years average project duration 100+ delivered projects on time Certified partners of Amazon, Microsoft, Mongo ... read more about Binary Studio Ltd

    "Amazing Company"
    Shawn Fielding, President & CEO at Smartwebs LLC
    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2005
    Lviv, 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
  • End-to-end eCommerce website development and infrastructure solutions for B2B, B2C, and D2C proven by our 1000+ happy clients in 170 countries. We develop eCommerce solutions using popular frameworks and cutting-edge technologies including headless development, Laravel development, and PWA for mobile app development ... read more about Simtech Development

    "Custom Development with Simtech"
    David McGuire, Managing Director at National Smoke Alarm Services
    NA
    50 - 249
    2005
    San Diego, California
  • AltaSource is a U.S.- owned software consulting company that brings world class, cost effective software development solutions for growing businesses across North America. Our software contracting service offerings can be delivered via local staff augmentation both on a project basis or delivered from our Nearshore ... read more about AltaSource Group

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2009
    Kirkland, Washington
  • Projekt202

    Experience-driver transformation
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    Projekt202 is leading the world in experience-driven software design and development. We are focused on and passionate about improving the experiences that people have with technology. We believe there is a better way to design, develop and access the full potential of technology in today’s connected world. proje ... read more about Projekt202

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2003
    Atlanta, Georgia
  • Paramount is a fast-growing and proven IT Services firm providing world-class technical and staffing solutions in both public and the private sector. Established in 1997 and headquartered in Alpharetta, GA, the company is founded on the principle that a leading IT services firm must employ only the most experienced, ap ... read more about Paramount Software

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    1997
    Alpharetta, Georgia
  • DSS Software Solutions Sdn. Bhd. is a global IT Services & Consulting Company offering a wide range of solutions in Software / Web Development & Consulting services. We serve a broad base of organizations ranging from multinational corporations to small / medium size enterprises of all major business sectors li ... read more about Datadot Labs

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    1997
    New Jersey, New Jersey
  • 2nibs is embarked upon the vision that Design & Technology are two sides of the same coin. We provide tailored solutions for Brand Development, Web Development Services, Mobile Application Development & Design Services.

    "Website and Mobile API Development"
    Roshit Gopinath, CEO at Zeolr Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2017
    Delhi, India
  • SensiEDGE lowering the barriers for developers by providing 80% ready IoT product with SensiEDGE free of charge open source SDK that Simplify and Accelerate the creation of IoT Products. SensiEDGE OEM Manufacturing “Hardware Ready” for every application with BLE, SubGiga, LoRA integrating Accelerometer, Gyr ... read more about Sensiedge

    "The best experience of the work "
    Sergii Paradiuk, CEO and Embedded C/C++ developer at Droid technologies
    NA
    10 - 49
    2015
    Petakh Tiqwa, Israel
  • BBD Software Development

    Buiding better software for business
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    A provider of custom software development and application design solutions, BBD’s 34 years of technical and developer expertise spans the banking, insurance, telecommunications, education and public sectors. Employing over 700 highly skilled, motivated and experienced IT professionals - BBD is South Africa’ ... read more about BBD Software Development

    "BBD is a company that takes care of their employees. We always strive to be the best and customer satisfaction is the number one priority."
    Dirco Liebenberg, Junior Software Developer at barone budge & dominick
    $100 - $149/hr
    250 - 999
    1984
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Pirimid Fintech

    Software development consulting in capital markets
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    Pirimid Fintech provides cutting edge software development services with highest quality, robust software systems and workflows. We have expertise in capital markets across various asset classes building execution & order management, low latency trading, risk & compliance management, business intelligence , alg ... read more about Pirimid Fintech

    "Delivery was better than expected and offshore team was very helpful!"
    Fuisz Richard
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2017
    Ahmedabad, India
  • Anuitex

    Custom software development company
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    Anuitex offers custom software application development services for achieving your business goals. Our services ensure that your website is modern, stable and sends the intended message to your audience. Our team likes to undertake sophisticated tasks that allow our clients to prosper. We have gathered more than 200 ... read more about Anuitex

    "Great team to work with!"
    Russ H, President at Aerial Armor
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2012
    London, United Kingdom
  • WIS Software

    Your partner for all your digital innovation.
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    We are ready to provide an assembled team of talented developers with experience in your domain. In 2 weeks we will help small and medium-sized businesses to resolve the resource problem for projects of any complexity in your field. Our main technologies are: Python/Django, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, React.JS, ... read more about WIS Software

    "Great IT partner for MVP development. Thank you so much."
    Margie E. Gilbert, Product Specialist at Enbon Led Display
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2010
    Tbilisi, Georgia
  • Afonin.eu

    A reliable software partner for SMEs
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    AFONIN company specializes in software and web development. While developing and improving innovative solutions in IT, we aim at putting maximum efforts in changing the present and the future of every person and the company for the better.

    "E-commerce simple, easy, fast"
    Vita Jasaite, Business Developer at Aciety
    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Kaunas, Lithuania
  • Trident Analytical Solution (TAS) is a well-established center of website designing in Noida One IT Business Park, with a decade of solid experience split between its expert team of web designers. Our highly skilled web designing team provides you a high end and cost-effective services at our end.

    "Google chrome "
    Irene Dijkstra
    NA
    10 - 49
    2012
    Noida, India
  • Idelsoft

    Software Development for Startups & Enterprises
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    We are an Engineering-as-a-Service firm focused on helping high-growth companies to be successful. Idelsoft takes care of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and vetting technical candidates for your project. Idelsoft.com is run and founded by software devs, who are highly skilled at identifying top-tier talent and ma ... read more about Idelsoft

    "Diverse workforce for any tech needs"
    Tengiz Adamashvili, Founder at Tengo Tech Solutions
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2019
    Tampa, Florida
  • Iriscan

    Biometric security made easy
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    First of all, we are a product company. Substantial biometric software experience, strong cybersecurity background, and problem knowledge from a business owner perspective allow us to be efficient and solution-focused.

    "Trusted IT Outsourcing partner. Identity verification and fraud prevention system."
    Alex Borodin, COO, Co-Founder at VT Labs
    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2019
    Tallinn, Estonia
  • Skew INfotech Pvt Ltd

    Skewinfotech is the best SEO Company in Coimbatore
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    Skewinfotech is the best SEO Company in Coimbatore, providing white-hat SEO strategies to push more sales traffic at the cheapest and best Coimbatore cost without guarantee of fault Choose your package to grow your business online and call @ 8110063322. We are doing SEO for all product and service-based websites

    "Skew Infotech Private Limited - Pioneering Excellence in Software Development"
    Liju Vijay Nair, Director at Femi International Private Limited at Femi International
    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2010
    Coimbatore, India
  • BLUE AZURIT

    Software development you need to grow
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    Our team of passionate software developers create bespoke software products for Establish Businesses and Start-ups. We can help you tackle any technology challenge. Tell us about your cutting-edge idea and we will create a technology product for you that will suit your requirements perfectly. We're not just program ... read more about BLUE AZURIT

    "Software development excellence"
    Lukasz Kwiatkowski
    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Gdansk, Poland
  • FI ES Systems Pvt Ltd

    Cloud Business Management Software Provider
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    FI-ES Systems is the leading provider of cloud based business management software solution in India and Maldives. We create efficient software solutions to manage your business and boost your productivity on a real time basis. Our powerful cloud software solutions specially designed for for Retail, Hotels & Resorts ... read more about FI ES Systems Pvt Ltd

    "Fantastic ERP Provider"
    Adam Haley
    NA
    10 - 49
    1993
    Thiruvananthapuram, India
  • Ant Tech

    Digital Product Agency with Enterprise Experience
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    We are a team of experienced designers, web engineers, and ”innovators” from France who produce quality products that embrace new technology. At Ant-Tech, we have faith in love and passion with new technology. We eat, sleep, and play with technology to make amazing products and never stop making it bette ... read more about Ant Tech

    "Working with Ant-tech exceeded our expectations ( development , designing website, mobile apps and back-end)"
    Onfroi Joly, Production, planning, and expediting clerk at Formula Gray
    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
    Gennevilliers, France
  • Matrix Infotech Solution

    software development, App Development, Website
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    We are a leading software development company that offers top-rated Software Development Services due to our vast experience, a team of skilled professionals, key business insights, and a dedicated working process. We aim to deliver exceptional customer service and user experiences. To do this, we developed a system ... read more about Matrix Infotech Solution

    "Best Software development Company in delhi. "
    Tour To India
    NA
    2 - 9
    2016
    Delhi, India
  • Technoheaven

    Travel Software Development Company
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    Technoheaven is a Travel Software Company based in the USA/UK/UAE/Asia/India to offer Travel Booking Platform for travel agencies and tour operators to maximize their revenue. Professionals developers develop  Innovative travel agency software and an online booking platform for travel agents based on their re ... read more about Technoheaven

    "Best Travel Software - Easily automate the Booking Process"
    Marie Jetlin
    NA
    50 - 249
    2013
    Billimora, India
  • Seven Bits Technologies LLP

    Expert Blockchain Development Company
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    Founded in 2011 and Headquartered in India, Seven Bits Technologies is a leading Pioneer in Blockchain Development Services and Consulting. As a prominent player in the industry, we embrace the Web3 Ecosystem, revolutionizing the future of payments and transforming various sectors such as banking, fintech, logistics, h ... read more about Seven Bits Technologies LLP

    "Cross-Platform App Development"
    Atiba B., Software Engineer, Entrepreneur and Founder at TIPP Bucket LLC
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Ahmedabad, India
  • CleverDev Software is a custom software development company. We serve businesses across verticals and help our clients significantly accelerate time to market for their products and maximize revenues. We are a client-centered development company and each project is more than just schemes and coding for us — we ... read more about CleverDev Software

    "Excellent HealthTech and FinTech custom software developer with great project management associates"
    Eugene Grayfer, COO at Veritas Home Health
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2020
    Austin, Texas
  • Companies outsource their Research & Development of the IT products by contracting our Software engineers. We build Scrum Agile teams from Graphic UI/UX and business analysis to development and testing with project management and ended with release and long-term maintenance. Over the last 8 years of existence we ... read more about Logamic s.r.o.

    "Extremely willing to help and adopt to changing requirements. No Doubt, very professional"
    Jan Benkovic, Senior Product Director at at Exceedra by Telus
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Bytes Evolution Systems, an Information Technology company based in Musiri, a small town situated on the bank of river Cauvery in Tamilnadu, India. We are a small group of people with different skills groomed from the ground up. At the moment, we are primarily into software development serving clients internationally. ... read more about Bytes Evolution Systems

    "Quiet satisfied with the work done and highly recommended team!!"
    Wayne Koch, President at PHIcureNext
    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Thiruchirapalli, India
  • DIV Motion

    Helping Companies Achieve Digital Success
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    DIV Motion is a software solution development and IT services company helping businesses drive their digital modernization. We are experienced in both - working at the front-line alongside our partners, extending their team and in the complete implementation of end-to-end solutions. We help companies achieve their digi ... read more about DIV Motion

    "I was completely satisfied and got more than I expected"
    Niko Sagiadinos, Co-Founder at SmilControl
    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2021
    Sofia, Bulgaria

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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.