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Last updated 05 September, 2024
Top Custom Software Development Companies
Are you searching for a software development company to build software? TopDevelopers.co has featured software development companies that possess expertise to develop profitable software. The list has software firms with an average of 4.6 ratings with genuine client reviews verified by our analysts. With expertise in providing Software development services, these experienced and result-driven software developers can fulfill all the essential needs of you and your business. Our curated list of software development agencies will help you save time and money in selecting the best company that can build a solution and bring your idea into reality. Choose and partner with software development company who can build even the toughest solutions for you quickly and efficiently.
List of the Trusted Software Development Companies
5572 Companies | Last Updated 07 September, 2024
Delivering Quality Products and Premium Services
Prismetric is an ISO certified software development company that helps various enterprises to build scalable software solutions. We help you boost your digital presence with our pitch-perfect services that adhere to the best industry standards and internationally acclaimed methodology. Explore the detailed profile of Prismetric
High quality work!
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10% Software Development
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51 to 250
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Up to $25
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$5001 - $10000
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India, USA, Brazil
Building apps is hard... when you're distracted.
Based in Southeast USA, Designli is a firm that offers software development services such as UI/UX design, custom app development and cross-platform development to maximize client’s project success and increase revenue growth. Explore the detailed profile of Designli
Designli's Systematic Approach Delivers Exceptional Results
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30% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$51 - $100
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$10001 - $25000
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USA
Your Trusted Technology Partner
We’re a custom software development firm with a portfolio of services & technology solutions. Our expertise includes software product engineering, cloud services, app development, robotics process automation & DevOps consulting that maximize your business potential & deliver the best outcomes. Explore the detailed profile of BoTree Technologies
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40% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$26 - $50
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$10001 - $25000
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India, Singapore, USA
Innovation with Nearshore + Software Development teams…
Improving is a modern digital services company that provides enterprise software solutions to Fortune 500 and Global 1000 enterprises across the world. Our innovative solutions have helped thousands of our clients realize their business objectives to achieve new heights in a competitive and ever-changing market. Explore the detailed profile of Improving
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40% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$26 - $50
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$50001 - $100000
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USA, Mexico
One Stop Tecgnology & Solutions
CIS is a seasoned IT company providing highly optimized software solutions and services. With 20+ years of industry experience, we have a vast team of 1000+ employees and till now we have served 3000+ clients across the globe. Our team develops custom software solutions that streamline your business, empower productivity & improve customer experiences. Explore the detailed profile of Cyber Infrastructure Inc
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30% Software Development
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251 to 1000
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$26 - $50
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$5001 - $10000
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USA, UK, Australia
You expectations, lifted
Serokell is a well-recognized software development firm focused on creating customized solutions. Our experts adopt a well-tested approach to software development to create solutions with fewer bugs. Our aim is to solve complex business issues & deliver large scale solutions for various industries. Explore the detailed profile of Serokell
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30% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$51 - $100
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$25001 - $50000
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Estonia, USA, France
Think Metaverse! Think Queppelin!
Queppelin is a leading software development company specialized in creating innovative digital solutions. Our expertise spans custom software development, mobile apps, AR/VR experiences & web applications. With a focus on cutting-edge technologies, we deliver transformative digital experiences tailored to meet your diverse business needs. Explore the detailed profile of Queppelin
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10% Software Development
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51 to 250
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Up to $25
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$5001 - $10000
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India, USA
Where science and technology work for you
At Abto, we build modern and sustainable custom software solutions to solve the business challenges of our global clients. With 17+ years of market experience, we are a trusted partner for companies that want to transform their business to enable innovation and success using the power of software. Explore the detailed profile of Abto Software
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30% Software Development
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251 to 1000
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$26 - $50
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$5001 - $10000
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Ukraine, USA
Custom software to reach your vision.
Orases is a pioneer in providing custom software development services that gives businesses a competitive edge. We focus on coding, implementation, testing, and integration to bring your software solution to life. We've been crafting custom software solutions to help our clients transform their business and reach their vision. Explore the detailed profile of Orases
It is great working with their expert team!
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60% Software Development
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11 to 50
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$151 - $200
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$50001 - $100000
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USA
Dedicated Software Development Center
UNL Solutions is a dedicated software development company with deep expertise in providing digital solutions. Our expertise spans various spheres such as Custom software, Staff augmentation, Mobile app development, Digital marketing, Consulting & Quality assurance ensuring holistic excellence. Our software services are tailored to meet your specific business goals. Explore the detailed profile of UNL Solutions
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55% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$26 - $50
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$10001 - $25000
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UK
Hungry for challenges
At ITRex, we offer a whole gamut of software engineering and consulting services to help our clients create technology systems for ERP, collaboration, customer management, data analysis and process automation. Our mission is to transform products with our cutting edge software solutions to drive business growth. Explore the detailed profile of ITRex Group
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25% Software Development
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251 to 1000
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$26 - $50
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$50001 - $100000
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USA, Ukraine
Ruby on Rails Software development
Rubyroid Labs is a leading software development business, helping you solve complex business problems with Ruby on Rails. We integrate powerful digital tools into your established workflows & help you optimize your operations. Rubyroid Labs was launched to increase your web presence and develop stronger relationships with your customers. Explore the detailed profile of Rubyroid Labs
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50% Software Development
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11 to 50
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$26 - $50
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$5001 - $10000
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Poland
Empowering Ideas. We Design, Develop & Deliver!!!
Nickelfox is your one-stop destination for turning visions into successful business endeavors. We provide various software development and design services like Product consulting, Product design, Enterprise Software, Web and App Development & Staff Augmentation to provide the best digital solutions for our users. Explore the detailed profile of Nickelfox Technologies
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25% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$51 - $100
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$10001 - $25000
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India, USA, Australia+1
Sigma Software is a trusted IT partner that has been providing comprehensive software solutions to various businesses. Our experts use a lean product development approach shortening your product time-to-market. We are a preferred choice for developing software solutions that help businesses create cutting-edge products while meeting their unique needs. Explore the detailed profile of Sigma Software
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60% Software Development
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1000+
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$101 - $150
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$50001 - $100000
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Ukraine, USA
Building complex software products that users love. The…
UPDIVISION has a diverse team of creative thinkers who turn ideas into software products that users love. From product strategy and UX to the actual code design and architecture, we have a battle-tested process for building, launching and growing software products. We know how to help businesses improve their processes through software tools. Explore the detailed profile of UPDIVISION
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50% Software Development
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11 to 50
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$51 - $100
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$10001 - $25000
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Romania, Australia, Belgium+1
DICEUS: Custom Software Development Company and IT Staffing…
DICEUS is a custom software development company that has helped enterprises build software since 2011. Our tailored software services like architecture design, custom software engineering, system integration services, manual & automated testing and legacy app modernization ensure product with high performance, excellent usability and superb scalability for business growth. Explore the detailed profile of DICEUS
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20% Software Development
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251 to 1000
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$26 - $50
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$10001 - $25000
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Poland, UAE, Austria+4
DIGITAL. CREATIVITY. EXPERIENCE.
Five Jars designs, strategizes and builds digital products and cutting-edge software solutions for industry-leading organizations with measurable impact. Our creative and technical software services help you achieve all your desired business goals and gain a competitive edge in the market. Explore the detailed profile of Five Jars
This is a professional team whose experience is impressive!
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85% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$51 - $100
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$10001 - $25000
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USA
Software Engineering Laboratory
SENLA is one of the fastest growing software development firms across the globe. Our team of 600+ tech experts have an impressive expertise in full-cycle software development and have completed 400+ projects for different industries. We focus on achieving real results & turning ambitious visions into reality. Explore the detailed profile of SENLA
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40% Software Development
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251 to 1000
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$26 - $50
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$10001 - $25000
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Poland, UK, Croatia
Custom Software Solutions and Cloud Computing
Altoros is a top-rated software services provider of advanced enterprise-grade solutions. We help companies to prototype, develop, and integrate innovative software solutions that suit their specific business needs. We have the expertise to guide you through the whole process of getting from idea to a launched product, ready to delight users and generate revenue. Explore the detailed profile of Altoros
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20% Software Development
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251 to 1000
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$26 - $50
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$10001 - $25000
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USA
Full-Cycle Software Product Development Company
SPD technology is a global software development firm that delivers innovative tech solutions that solve domain-specific problems. Our custom software development services like PoC & MVP development, Custom app development, DevOps integration, Software support maintenance & Enterprise software development help in increasing operational efficiency and maximizing ROI. Explore the detailed profile of SPD Technology
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30% Software Development
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251 to 1000
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$51 - $100
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$25001 - $50000
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UK, USA, Israel
Custom Software Solutions - We make IT right
Aristek Systems is a reputed software development agency that develops custom software products tailored to your organization’s specific needs. Our seasoned experts use the latest technologies to deliver scalable software solutions aimed to solve business challenges effectively. Explore the detailed profile of Aristek Systems
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30% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$26 - $50
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$50001 - $100000
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USA, Belarus
#1 Software & Blockchain Development Company
Webisoft is a digital transformation and product development consulting company with a core of software expertise. We possess expertise in crafting cutting-edge enterprise software solutions like streamline operations with customized platforms, enhance productivity through advanced integrations and secure your infrastructure with robust support systems. Explore the detailed profile of Webisoft
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25% Software Development
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11 to 50
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$101 - $150
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$25001 - $50000
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Canada
Software development services for Industry 4.0 businesses
 Globalluxsoft provides full cycle software development to facilitate businesses by using industry-specific software expertise. Our expert team has the necessary skills and technology stack to provide design, develop, integration with other apps and maintain robust software services to power your business. Explore the detailed profile of Globalluxsoft
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20% Software Development
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11 to 50
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$51 - $100
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$10001 - $25000
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USA
Together, We Make IT Easier
Future Forward is a full-service software development agency that provides professional support and maintenance through custom-made solutions. We provide services like tailor made software development, comprehensive consultancy services & even team augmentation to help bolster your business through technology. Explore the detailed profile of Future Forward
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50% Software Development
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11 to 50
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$101 - $150
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$10001 - $25000
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Netherlands
10Pearls is a digital development company providing high-quality software development solutions. Our experts design customized software project roadmaps to ensure your finished product complements your existing technology, solves your unique challenges and delivers an improved ROI. Explore the detailed profile of 10Pearls
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35% Software Development
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251 to 1000
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Up to $25
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Less than - $5000
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Canada
A Self-organized Squad of IT Experts
Bridge Global is a Netherlands-based custom software development agency founded in 2005. Our niche software specialists offer various kinds of software solutions like Full stack development, Quality assurance, Digital marketing, Cloud services, UI/UX design, Mobile app development and IoT with precision to meet your business goals. Explore the detailed profile of Bridge Global Inc.,
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10% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$26 - $50
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$25001 - $50000
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USA
Dedicated Software Development Team Who Focus On Winning.
Geniusee is a trusted product development firm offering custom software solutions to clients around the world. Our team counts 200+ skilled professionals and we have delivered 150+ projects successfully with our end-to-end software engineering services. Our services ensure seamless operations and enhanced customer engagement. Explore the detailed profile of Geniusee
They responded in a very timely manner, and their communication was great!
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25% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$26 - $50
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$5001 - $10000
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Ukraine
We are your one-stop technology partner, helping you unlock your digital transformation potential with scalable technology. With 10+ years of experience, we focus on crafting user-friendly, high-performance apps that align with industry standards. We are committed to offer tailor-made software solutions well-aligned with your goals. Explore the detailed profile of Clustox
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20% Software Development
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11 to 50
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$26 - $50
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$10001 - $25000
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Pakistan
Come, fly with us!
Fively is a fast-growing software development firm building bespoke B2B solutions for businesses across the globe. We develop bespoke software solutions for various SMEs to accelerate their digital transformation process. Our tailored products help companies gain a competitive edge in an ever-evolving business landscape. Explore the detailed profile of Fively
Exceptional service offered by them!
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35% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$51 - $100
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$5001 - $10000
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Poland
Empowering Digital Disruptors.
Leanware is a software development firm committed to creating world-class digital products for startups and businesses around the world. At our core, we specialize in developing digital products with cutting-edge software solutions to enhance business growth and unlock additional revenue streams. Explore the detailed profile of Leanware
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30% Software Development
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11 to 50
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$26 - $50
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$25001 - $50000
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USA
Infinitely Better
Deventure is a custom software development company with a major focus on quality and speed to market. We provide software development services such as Digital product design, Web & Mobile app development, custom software development and quality assurance. Our mission is to develop software products that we believe are game-changing for our clients. Explore the detailed profile of Deventure
Great service
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50% Software Development
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11 to 50
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$26 - $50
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$5001 - $10000
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Romania, Ireland, Germany
Saigon Technology is a global software development agency providing scalable and effective software solutions. Our team of experienced specialists are skilled at creating custom software solutions that resonate perfectly with your business’s unique needs. We conceptualize potential solutions and strategize to turn your visions into tangible returns. Explore the detailed profile of Saigon Technology
Creative and attentive to details.
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20% Software Development
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251 to 1000
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$26 - $50
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$10001 - $25000
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USA, Vietnam, Australia
Your Idea. Our Innovation and Engineering
Glorium Technologies is a top-shelf software development firm, boasting 150+ deployed products across various industry verticals. We are proud to develop fully customizable software solutions for our clients, promptly release them and make commercially successful products. Explore the detailed profile of Glorium Technologies
We got a top-notch multifunctional solution in a short time
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70% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$51 - $100
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$25001 - $50000
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USA, Ukraine, Cyprus+1
Award-Winning Product & Software Development Agency based…
Altar.io is a custom software development company committed to providing end-to-end IT services to clients across the globe. With a team of seasoned developers, we develop software solutions from inception, UI/UX design, and development to software deployment that helps worldwide entrepreneurs and businesses disrupt their industries. Explore the detailed profile of Altar.io
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It feels more like a holiday than work to be honest!
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70% Software Development
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11 to 50
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$51 - $100
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$10001 - $25000
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Portugal, UK, Italy
Simplify your Digital Transformation
Simform is a new age software development firm that builds innovative custom software applications for businesses across the globe. Our custom software development offerings include App development services, System integration services, Dashboards, ETL, BI Services, Legacy app modernization and Big data services that automate business and improve productivity. Explore the detailed profile of Simform
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25% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$26 - $50
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$10001 - $25000
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USA, Canada
The top software development company has top-tier talent that more than 500 companies have selected to scale their software development teams. Leveraging the help of 4,000 engineers, the company successfully delivered more than 1,200 projects to esteemed clients. The range of software development services from conceptualization to final delivery brings client retention to 96%. With the ability to work with whatever tech stack business clients need, BairesDev has served leading business giants such as Google, Groupon, Thomson Recruiters, Autodesk,…Explore the detailed profile of BairesDev
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40% Software Development
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1000+
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$51 - $100
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$25001 - $50000
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USA
Your tech partner for ideas never seen before!
NERDZ LAB is a full-cycle software product development company. We offer full-cycle software product development, from prototyping and UI/UX design to market-ready mobile and web app development, all backed by the expertise of our CTO as a service/fractional CTO model, and ongoing support. We know exactly what it takes to grow a product and make it thrive. Explore the detailed profile of NERDZ LAB
Highly recommended!
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10% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$26 - $50
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$10001 - $25000
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Ukraine, Estonia
Moweb Technologies is a custom software development company known for its top-class strategy, design & development for website and mobile apps. We provide all-in-one custom technology software solutions from software development to IT consulting, Mobile & Web app development and API development. We turn your software ideas into reality with our agile software development services. Explore the detailed profile of Moweb Technologies
Satisfied with the quality of work!
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30% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$51 - $100
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$10001 - $25000
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UK, India
Bacancy is a software development company with over 10+ years of experience in providing tech solutions for clients across the world. We provide robust software development services like ERP solutions, AI/ML development, Custom CRM services, API development, UI/UX design & Support and maintenance services to help you achieve growth & enjoy a competitive edge. Explore the detailed profile of Bacancy
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20% Software Development
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251 to 1000
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Up to $25
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$5001 - $10000
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India
Big Data Solutions for the future.
Clairvoyant is a global technology consulting & services company that helps organizations maximize the value of data. Clairvoyant provides advanced software development services with a focus on data engineering & analytics. Their expertise spans cloud-native solutions, machine learning, and scalable architecture, empowering businesses with robust, innovative technology solutions. Explore the detailed profile of Clairvoyant
We are extremely happy to partner with Clairvoyant from the past 8 years on our Business Transformation journey. We have engaged Clairvoyant for several innovative solutions to better serve our students through their learning life cycle.
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15% Software Development
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251 to 1000
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$26 - $50
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$50001 - $100000
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USA
We help companies digitalize their businesses
SumatoSoft builds complex custom software to help companies apply the best IT innovations to meet their goals through business digitalization. We provide upscale software solutions such as Web & Mobile app development, Custom software development, IoT development, AI/ML integration and Big data development to provide clients with end-to-end technological solutions. Explore the detailed profile of SumatoSoft
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30% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$51 - $100
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$25001 - $50000
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USA
We design & build secure and resilient software.
End Point is a full service software firm based in New York. We provide end-to-end web & software development services to various industries with a special focus on e-commerce. Our highly skilled team builds and develops custom software solutions for clients across the globe. With the aim of 100% customer satisfaction, we customize every solution as per the needs of the clients. Explore the detailed profile of End Point
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30% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$151 - $200
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$5001 - $10000
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USA
Innovating to improve lives
VentureDive is a full-service software development company. We build custom software that drives innovation and social impact. Our service spectrum includes custom software development, Digital transformation services, App & System modernization, Enterprise data analytics and Staff Augmentation. We give our clients the creative, technical & business expertise they need to succeed. Explore the detailed profile of VentureDive
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We are definitely looking forward to continue growing with the team!
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20% Software Development
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251 to 1000
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$51 - $100
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$10001 - $25000
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USA, UK, UAE+1
Top Enterprise Software, Web & Mobile Application Development…
Fingent is an award-winning ISO certified custom software development company providing high quality software solutions efficiently such as Mobile & Web app development. Enterprise app development, Applied AI solutions, Cloud development, SaaS development & Legacy modernization to meet your diverse needs & ensure your business thrives in the digital world. Explore the detailed profile of Fingent
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50% Software Development
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251 to 1000
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$26 - $50
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$5001 - $10000
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USA, UAE, India+1
AI-Powered Product Engineering
SoluteLabs is a full-service software development firm focused on crafting digital experiences for startups, mid-market companies & enterprises. Our software services mainly comprises Web development, Mobile development, UX/UI design and Cloud solutions to develop cutting edge solutions and deliver exceptional services for our clients. Explore the detailed profile of SoluteLabs
Aim achieved through Solutelabs.
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35% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$26 - $50
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$10001 - $25000
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USA, India
Software Development & Design for Innovative Companies
MojoTech is a financial software development and fintech consulting agency. We leverage the latest technologies to provide scalable software solutions like product development & innovation, UX/UI design services, Cloud migration & App modernization and AI/ML services. We break down complex problems and legacy systems to create multiple paths to innovation and modernization. Explore the detailed profile of MojoTech
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20% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$151 - $200
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USA
WEZOM offers efficient and customized software solutions for businesses of all sizes. We offer comprehensive services such as Product development, AWS & Cloud solutions, Custom ERP software, CRM development & Staff augmentation to revolutionize operations and optimize business efficiency. Our software solutions are customized to address specific challenges and goals. Explore the detailed profile of WEZOM
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20% Software Development
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251 to 1000
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$26 - $50
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$25001 - $50000
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USA
Best Software Development Company.
In the ever-changing world of technology, Ksolves promises to be a true Software Development partner for your business. While we’re a 360 degree software solution provider, we are known in the industry for our expertise in Big Data, Salesforce, Data science, DevOps, Java & Microservices, OpenShift, etc. Our team is constantly unleashing human zeal through tech-driven solutions. Explore the detailed profile of Ksolves India Limited
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80% Software Development
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251 to 1000
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$26 - $50
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$5001 - $10000
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India, USA
Brains. Hands. Personalities.
CodeRiders is an Armenia-based custom software development company with a variety of technology stacks. Our core software services like Web development & design, Mobile app development, Custom software development and Software outsourcing helps in increasing business efficiency. Our aim is to provide solutions that facilitate everyday work and automate manual business processes. Explore the detailed profile of CodeRiders
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30% Software Development
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11 to 50
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$26 - $50
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$5001 - $10000
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Armenia
End-to-end IT solutions provider
1902 Software Development is a Danish-managed IT company based in the Philippines. Our seasoned experts craft customized software solutions such as Web & Mobile app development, UX/UI design services, Custom software development and Cloud solutions to automate business processes and increase productivity. Explore the detailed profile of 1902 Software Development
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35% Software Development
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51 to 250
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$51 - $100
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$5001 - $10000
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Philippines
Buyers' Guide to Hire Software development Company: Services, Types, Cost, Questions
What is a Software Development Company?
A software company is one that researches, innovates, designs, develops, tests, bugs fixes, and maintains software applications, tools, and frameworks. A software firm is made up of a group of skilled engineers, designers, developers, testers, analysts, and CTOs equipped with a modern stack of technologies, frameworks, tools, and favorable infrastructure. Together, they work closely with companies, including startups, entrepreneurs, and enterprises, to understand their business, know their challenges, research the gap, innovate, design, and build solutions that solve their unique problems.
Types of Software Development Agencies
These companies are categorized into different parameters. Let's explore these firms and what type of services they offer.
Scalable and fully managed
Scalable and fully managed software developers offer end-to-end software development services. With this type of software firm, you get everything you need to run and maintain your software applications, such as;
- Creating business strategy
- Product management services
- Software engineering
- UI/UX design
- QA management
- DevOps
- Agile
They help with end-to-end requirements for applications.
Boutique
Boutique software development firms are similar to scalable and fully managed software development agencies, offering customized software development services focused on a specialized niche. Generally, they are small IT agencies or software development firms that offer customized support. Such agencies are a good choice for businesses who want to give a personalized touch to their digital products. Here's how boutique software development works.
- They work closely with clients, help them transform their ideas into reality
- Understand their business, and create software solutions
- Provide tailored services
- Help you with high-caliber talents to fill the gap in your current team
Niche-based
Niche-based software developers are the best choice if you want to develop software by specialized agencies. For example, they can be industry and field-specific software development service providers, such as;
- Healthcare software companies
- Education software companies
- eCommerce software firms
- HR software companies
- Retail software companies
- Telecom software companies
- Accounting software companies
Platform-based
Platform-based companies are the ones that have specialized teams based on particular platforms, frameworks, and systems. Here are the examples of platform and system-type software companies.
- Web application development companies
- UI/UX design and development
- Mobile application development companies
- Enterprise software development agencies
- eCommerce application development companies
- IoT development firms
- AI/ML specialized companies
- AWS or Cloud development
Such software development agencies have specialized teams who are skilled in particular platforms and stacks of technologies.
Staff Augmentation
Staff augmentation agencies hire specialized talents for your specific projects. Such agencies work as an extension for your in-house team. They are suitable for businesses looking to outsource their part of product development or hire unique talents for their in-house team. With Staff Augmentation, you can hire developers with a specific skill set that is required for your project. It will increase the success ratio for your project.
Project-based
Project-based development companies are suitable for businesses that want to hire software engineers for term goals, such as short-term projects, building specific features, functionality, integration, customization, and software migration.
They are experts in specialized types of development, including;
- Front-end development
- Backend development
- Full-stack development
- Desktop development
- Web development
- Database development
- Mobile development
- Cloud computing
What does a software development company do?
Software development service providers specialize in web development, mobile development, customized and white-label software solutions, and more. Some of the common software development services include:
Custom software development
Custom software development refers to when businesses need customized software solutions that solve the specific problems of the organization. They are built using special features and functionalities using a specific stack of technologies.
Web application development
A software development agency also offers web application development. They help you build a website, web apps, and other online products to meet your web development needs.
Mobile application development
You can also hire a software development agency to build Native or cross-platform mobile applications.
Software development consulting
Software development consulting is when a company helps businesses understand, define, and decide the software development requirements.
System integration
System integration is when a company decides to combine different software modules into a single and centralized system of the company.
Project management
Project management is when a company has large projects that need maintenance and support; they hire a software development team to manage the projects.
Some of the other activities that software development agencies do include;
| Cloud Computing | Troubleshooting |
| Deployment | Devops Automation |
| Post-launch Support | Software Prototyping |
| Quality Assurance | Consulting |
| High-quality Documentation | Product Development |
| Data Migration | Big Data and Analytics |
| UI/UX Design | Specialized Services |
| eCommerce Development | Customized Development |
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Software?
Building software with standard features takes 4 to 9 months. It includes conception and completion, right from research and wireframe design to development, testing, and release. However, it's an average duration for software development.
The duration for software development may increase or reduce depending on various factors, including;
- The number of features
- The complexity of functionality
- The difficulty in implementation
- The size and complexity of the project
- Your software development partner
- Skills and experience of the development team
- Your engagement models
Timeline for Software Development
A usual timeline for software development includes;
Planning
This phase involves researching the market, gathering data, analyzing the market, and acquiring resources. This phase is crucial to understand and will help easily estimate the duration of software development. The planning phase may take around 2 weeks.
Discovery phase
Discovery phases usually take around 1 sprint. It can be 1 week or a month. In this phase, your software development partner will gather data and your requirements, understand your business, identify challenges, and determine what business concern it will solve. Usually, business analysts and project managers carry out this task by arranging a series of client meetings.
Design & prototyping
Depending on the project type and complexity, the design and prototyping phase of the software development process takes around 2 to 4 weeks. (1 sprint). The development team works on the UI and UX parts in this phase.
Development
Based on the project scope and development methodologies, this phase takes around 16 to 24 weeks, around 4 to 8 months. In this phase, a project is divided into smaller pieces and divided among teams using agile methodology. This ensures the team accomplishes the goal within a specific period of time while remaining at the same table.
Testing
In most cases, testing runs parallel. So, it takes around 1 or 2 weeks. In this SDLC phase, the QA team keeps testing features and functionalities to ensure everything is working as stated in the project scope.
Deployment
Deployment of software takes around 1 or 2 weeks to release the final product on the platform.
Product support
This phase takes time as the two parties (clients and software development partner) agreed upon. Usually, it takes around 2 to 4 weeks as the software development team needs to constantly monitor the projects on the server and make necessary changes as required after launch.
StageActionDuration
| Stage | Action | Duration |
| Solution Stage | Requirement and Resource Gathering | 2 weeks |
| Discovery | Creating roadmap, team and timeline | 2 weeks |
| Designing & Prototyping | Creating UI and UX | 4-8 weeks |
| Development | Developing the project, coding | 16-24 weeks |
| QA Testing | Testing, Finding bugs, fFixing bugs | 1-2 weeks |
| Deployment/Product Release | Deploying on the server, or releasing on the platform. | 1-2 weeks |
| Product Support | Closely watching the product behavior on the server and making changes and modification. | As agreed during the consultation |
How Much Do Software Development Companies Charge for Their Services?
A good and reliable software development company charges between $80 and $220 per hour. The overall cost for software would range between $50,000–$200,000, depending on the size of the application. However, the actual development costs depend on the development companies' sizes, project types, and locations. Let's take a look at them.
Software development charges by company size
|
Type of Software Firm |
Charges Per Hour |
| Small and mid-sized companies | $80–$140/hr |
| Large companies | $110–$220/hr |
| Enterprise-level companies | $250 or higher per hour |
The pricing for software development also differs based on location. For example, North America charges hefty costs for software development, while South Asian countries, including India and Africa, charge the lowest for software development. Here's the breakdown of software developers' hourly charges based on the region.
Type of Software FirmCharges Per HourSmall and mid-sized companies$80–$140/hrLarge companies$110–$220/hrEnterprise-level companies$250 or higher per hour
Software development charges by region
The overall cost for custom software would range between $50,000–$200,000, depending on the size of the application. Let's take a look at the breakdown.
| Country | Average Cost per Hour |
| United States of America | $100 - $149 |
| North America | $100 - $250 |
| United Kingdom | $50 - $99 |
| Canada | $100 - $149 |
| Australia | $100 - $149 |
| Ukraine | $25 - $49 |
| Poland | $50 - $99 |
| Czech Republic | $50–$199 |
| Hungary | $50–$99 |
| India | $15-$25 |
| Ester Europe | $49-$99 |
Why should you hire a software development company?
There are many reasons for hiring a software development agency. It can be obtaining desired, personalized, and tailored solutions for business. Or, it can be getting software applications built by top professionals with vetted expertise, skills, and experiences in relevant industries and projects. Apart from these reasons, you should also invest in hiring software developers for various other reasons.
Personalization
Personalization is the primary reason why businesses invest in software development. When you hire a bespoke software development firm, they deliver high-quality software solutions tailored to your business requirements.
Scalable Software
Businesses prefer solutions as they can handle higher traffic, provide seamless transactions, and procure large chunks of data. Scalability helps businesses grow and adapt to changes as they expand.
Project Security
Hiring a software development agency also allows you the flexibility to build highly secure and safe projects from the ground up. They have a skilled team who implement robust security measures and apply software development best practices.
Custom Integration
With custom integration, a custom software development company helps you create a centralized and integrated software solution that can be utilized by all departments. For example, when you build CRM for your business, your software development service provider can convert it into a custom hub, and every department in your company can use the system.
Project Development Methodologies
A software development service provider uses proven methodologies to deliver better and faster projects. For example, professional software companies use agile project methodologies so larger projects can developed and delivered on time.
Cost Effectiveness
Did you know you can save up to 70% of development costs by hiring a software developer company rather than creating your own in-house team? A software development service provider charges for wages only; you do not have to maintain other expenses, such as HR, resources, tools, and infrastructure. When you calculate these costs, you will find hiring a software development agency is cost-effective in the long run.
How to Choose a Software Development Company?
There are plenty of things that matter when hiring Software development partner. Your business goals and quality of projects will depend on the technology partner you have hired. You can follow the steps given below to connect with the best software developers.
Know your requirement
Before you search for the trusted software companies, you need to explore, know, and define your goals. It can be;
- What is your project objective?
- What do you require to achieve the goal?
- What is your budget?
- Identifying KPIs
Explore software development service providers from the right platform
The next step is to find the service provider from the right platform. You can use Google or other ranking and professional platforms like TopDevelopers.co to find the best software development agencies.
Use filters to find the preferred companies: Search companies based on location, hourly rates, portfolios in your domain, team size, skills, and expertise.
What services do they offer: Select companies after ensuring they provide the services you need. For example, if you are looking to hire software developers for your CRM development, you need to check whether the company offers CRM solution development services.
Check their portfolios: Check the portfolios of the software developers to ensure they have experience building software in your niche industry or have built similar types of projects. You can also check the reviews and testimonials from clients.
Tech stacks: What technologies do they use for customer project development? software have experts with expertise in various technology stacks, such as MEAN stack, MERN stack, LAMP stack, Django tech stack, Flutter, ReactJS, and Ruby on Rails.
Team size: How many developers and designers do they have? A standard software development team includes designers, developers, QAs, business analysts, product owner, project managers, software architects, DevOps engineers, team leaders, and CTO. Knowing their team size and members will help you choose the preferred team for your projects.
Select Software companies
After going through their reviews, ratings, services, portfolios, and others, Shortlist 10 software development companies. Now, follow the steps that you need to follow afterward.
- Send a project to each company
- Wait for proposals from every company
- Review proposals
- Take interviews of team and developers
- Ask all questions that you need to ensure a perfect match for your projects
- Inquire about the project safety measures they take
Take a final call
Once you have inquired into everything, based on your preferences, such as budget, location, and expertise for your projects, choose the company that best fits your requirements.
What Important Questions to Ask Software Developers?
Yes, you must ask questions before you hire a software development team from a software company. You need to prepare relevant questions that help you identify the right team from the right company.
- How long have you been offering software development services?
- What industries do you serve?
- Do you have experience working on projects similar to mine?
- What software development methodologies do you use?
- How long will it take to build software like mine?
- What process do you follow for software development?
- How do you ensure the quality of software products?
- Where will your development team be located?
- What is your code review process?
- What is your communication process?
- How many software developers, programmers, designers, and testers do you have in your company?
- How much will it cost to develop software?
Questions to ask Software developers:
- How many years of experience do you have building applications?
- How many similar projects have you worked on so far?
- Can you show me some of your past work?
- Which tech stack are you specialized in?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Software developers from a software development agency work closely with clients, designing and developing projects under the guidelines of team leaders, project managers, and CTOs. They are responsible for building projects based on the project scope. Using their skills, knowledge, and experiences in their respective fields, software engineers understand clients' needs and write code using suitable programming languages. If you are hiring a software development agency, it is crucial to know their software developers, their expertise, and their experiences, as they are the masterminds behind your projects.
When caught up with the wrong team or software development companies, the common challenges you might face are;
- Misunderstanding of project scope
- Communication challenge
- Technical debt
- Project security
- Poor project management
- Not understanding your goal
- Integration issues
- Poor research and competitor research
However, you can eliminate these challenges by hiring the right team from professional software development companies. Moreover, you need to prepare yourself in advance so you never end up hiring the wrong team. For example;
- Know your requirements, like what you want to achieve with your project.
- What challenges or user problems do you want to solve with your software solution?
- What team (with expertise, experience, and skills) do you use to fulfill your objectives?
The software development planning steps include the following;
- Define goals
- Set a budget
- Create a timeline
- Set a requirement
- Set development methodologies and sprints
- Create systematic roadmap
- Plan process
- Create a team
- Deciding deliverable
To calculate a software development budget, you need to follow the steps given below;
- Know your requirements
- Set your budget limit
- Estimate Scaling costs
- Software developers' hiring costs
- Tech stack cost
- Estimate software maintenance costs
These are some of the steps you can follow to estimate and plan for the software development budget.
As of March 2024, there are 5100+ software development agencies listed on TopDevelopers.co, albeit we continue to add more companies when they meet our listing parameters.
Yes, you can contact the company directly without any involvement from TopDevelopers.co. We are a B2C and B2B marketplace and we aim to bring you quality, top-rated, and reliable software development companies with verified client reviews. Just select the company you want to partner with and connect with them directly.
Yes, we have listed many popular software engineering companies that specialize in creating software for specific industries, like real estate, Automotive, Travel, Entertainment, Restaurant, FinTech, eCommerce, Retail, Healthcare, and others. You can explore the list from the directory and hire them.
We have set parameters for software development companies to get listed on our platform. It includes the expertise, experience, reliability, number of portfolios, ratings, client reviews, and more. After going through these parameters, our experts authenticate every detail and number provided by the customer software development agency. Once we are satisfied with the findings, we give them a ranking based on the number obtained during our evaluation process.
The cost of hiring developers will depend on various factors, like location, expertise, and experience level. Here's the breakdown.
| Level of Expertise | Average Cost per Hour |
| Entry-level software developers | $10–$25 |
| Junior level developers | $20–$50 |
| More experienced developers (2-5 years) | $50–$75 |
| Senior developers | $80-$150 |
Furthermore, one can take technical expertise into account as well to determine the cost of software developers.
There are 51+ software development frameworks available in the tech arena, but agencies work on a selected number only. Here are some of the top frameworks used to build software.
- React.js
- Angular
- Vue.js
- Node.js
- Ruby on Rails
- Django
- Laravel
- Express.js
- TensorFlow
- Flask (Python)
- TurboGears (Python)
- Garden (Ruby)
- Spring (Java)
- Play (Java)
- CakePHP (PHP)
Check with your software development partner, if they are working on all or selected ones. Knowing the experience of working with the framework will help you better deal with your technology partner.
It depends on what you are reviewing for. If you are reviewing a software development company for hire, you need to keep the following factors in mind.
- How old the company is and what expertise they hold in software development
- The number of projects they have developed and how many of them are relevant and similar to yours
- What technical skills do they have and what stack of technologies do they preferably work
- Gauge their soft skills and hard skills separately (for which you can ask relevant questions to them)
- Look at their portfolio range, their types, location (client location), client feedback, testimonials, etc.
- Check with their ratings and client reviews across B2B listing platforms
- Explore their troubleshooting and problem solving capabilities
- Project management tools used
- Success ratio of on-time delivery of software project
These are some of the top factors that you need to keep in mind while reviewing a software development firm for your project.
Yes, software development companies can create software apps with Artificial Intelligence. There are many software development companies listed on TopDevelopers.co that already provide software development with AI. By using Artificial intelligence technology, these companies deliver numerous benefits to clients. For examples;
- AI-powered features such as personalization, chatbots, predictive analytics, computer vision, et cetera, can increase efficiency.
- They can integrate AI into the software and make it smarter, which can learn and adapt to user behavior.
- AI can help software developers create new possibilities, and add new features and functionalities to make the application unique and exclusive.
- Software development companies also help AI integration into existing software.
There are many AI software development tools that developers can use for creating outstanding and future-proof applications. 2024 has been the year of innovations as the industry has witnessed several advents in the field of AI. Let’s take a look at some of the top AI tools, for developers to use in 2024.
- Stepsize AI
- DeepCode
- snyk.io
- Cody AI
- Tabnine
- GitHub Copilot
- Mutable AI
- CodiumAI
- ChatGPT
- What-The-Diff
- Gemini
- Bugasura
- TensorFlow
- CodeWP
- AlphaCode
The benefits of using open-source tools in software development can be many. If expertly used, it can be;
- Cost-effective as freely available
- Innovative as experts around the world collaborate freely
- Transparent as the course code is available for anyone to review
- Scalability as open source can help start small and scale as you grow
- Community support as you get support from random engineers