Software Development Companies

An average software project could take up to nine months, but 38.5% of software development companies on the market can deliver projects in a mere 2 to 4 months. The success of that journey, however, primarily depends on whether you’ll find the right team to do it. Below, we provide a list of our top picks based on a detailed evaluation methodology. We also share some valuable tips for shortlisting and choosing the best team for your business.

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58 Top Software Development Companies

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Invensis Inc

Invensis is a leading business process outsourcing firm, providing an extensive range of services including IT, finance and accounting (F&A), revenue cycle management, transactional management, end to end e-commerce support, back office services, and more. Since 2000, Invensis has been catering to the diverse outsourcing needs of clients for multiple industries and constantly striving to add value to clients’ businesses. See profile
Service focus

Business Services

Outsourcing

Web Development

Non-Voice BPO/Back Office Services

Key features

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

250+

United States, Delaware, Wilmington

ScienceSoft

ScienceSoft is a well-known technology partner that helps companies in 30+ industries build their business resilience and drive real outcomes with the help of IT solutions. Among their clients are Walmart, eBay, NASA JPL, PerkinElmer, Baxter, IBM, Leo Burnett, and Viber. ScienceSoft leverages 33-year experience in software development, data analytics, and IT infrastructure management. ScienceSoft’s customers and partners point out their professionalism, reliability, deep expertise, proactive approach and ability to suggest improvements on both technology and business levels. They are a one-stop shop IT company that unites 700+ bright, passionate, senior-level software developers, QA experts, security and DevOps engineers, data analysts, IT consultants, PMs, and more to help you resolve any IT challenge. Headquartered in McKinney, TX, ScienceSoft has offices in Atlanta, GA, the UAE, and across Europe (Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland). See profile
Service focus

Custom and Platform-based Software Development

Web Development

SaaS

Data Analytics

Key features

$ 10,000

$ 50-99

250+

United States, Texas, McKinney

Seasia

Seasia has positioned itself as a frontrunner in providing effective, customized, and holistic digital transformation solutions. Our services span enterprise and application development, marketing, and technology outsourcing, all geared towards generating value for clients worldwide. See profile
Service focus

Custom Software Development

Mobile App Development

Web Development

AI Development

Key features

$ 5,000

$ 25-49

250+

United States, Emeryville

ORIL

ORIL is a software development and design company that enables companies in Real Estate, FinTech, Transportation and Automotive, and more to deliver intuitive, user-friendly digital products. Our team combines technical expertise with domain-specific knowledge to deliver high-quality digital products that bring maximum value to businesses. From product strategy and design to implementation and scaling, we cover full-cycle software development. We deliver web, and mobile applications, and complex custom platforms that increase user engagement and meet industry needs. We support organizations in their digital transformation to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen market presence. See profile
Service focus

Custom Software Development

Mobile App Design & Development

Web App Development

Software Design

Key features

$ 50,000

$ 25-49

50-99

United States, Florida, Miami

Softeq

Founded in 1997 in Houston, Softeq Development Corporation provides full-stack development services to large enterprises and startups alike. Softeq creates IoT solutions for personal and business-specific needs, including custom hardware, low-level software that ensures D2D connectivity and data exchange, as well as cloud infrastructure for connected device implementation and management. See profile
Service focus

IoT Development

Storage Solutions

Hardware Development

Embedded Development

Key features

$ 50,000

$ 50-99

250+

United States, Texas, Houston

WebSailors

WebSailors focuses on developing complex Web, Mobile Solutions, with more than 7 years on market and has branches in Europe, Asia and North America. Why choose WebSailors: 100 + successful projects; 7+ years of experience; cost starts at $25 per hour; experience in more than 10 industries; most of developers are middle - senior level; no language barriers, they speak English; guarantees of meeting deadlines and budgets; and agreement to protect your confidential information. See profile
Service focus

Offshore Web Development

Cross-platform Mobile App Development

Quality Assurance

Design & Branding

Key features

$ 5,000

$ 25-49

25-49

Russia, Taganrog

WireFuture

At WireFuture, we pride ourselves on offering an array of comprehensive digital solutions to cater to your evolving technological needs. See profile
Service focus

.NET Development

Chat Bot

PHP Development

AngularJs

Key features

$ 10,000

$ 25-49

25-49

Cadabra Studio

Cadabra Studio boasts a team of professional UI and UX designers and developers who use the best practices to create first-class products for web and mobile. They manage the projects smoothly, ensuring that all deliverables are tracked and handled professionally. See profile
Service focus

UI/UX Design

UX Research

Web Design

Branding

Key features

$ 5,000

$ 50-99

25-49

Ukraine, Dnipro

tagDiv

tagDiv is a web development and design agency known as one of the best providers of fully functional and elegant software solutions. Over 140,000 customers trust the team for their utmost professionalism and on-time delivery. The team is experienced and provides on-demand services for any kind of website. Professional project managers, web developers, web designers, and digital marketers are ready to take your site to a new level. Submit a request and let's make everything possible! See profile
Service focus

Web Development

WordPress Development

Web Design

UI + UX Design

Key features

$ 10,000

$ 50-99

10-24

Romania

MeeTri

MeeTri an Indian IT company established in 2009 is a global provider of Information Technology services, software development and digital solutions to small and mid-size businesses. We leverage deep industry and functional expertise, and leading technology practices to help clients transform their highest-value business processes and improve their business performance. See profile
Service focus

Custom Software Development

Mobile App Development

Product Engineering

Product Development

Key features

$ 5,000

$ 25-49

50-99

Kambda

We are a team of creative developers, marketers and designers who work together to create functional, beautiful and engaging experiences. If you have a software idea, we can help you materialize it: we will take you from requirement gathering to going live. See profile
Service focus

Custom Software Development

Web Design

Digital Marketing Services

Key features

$ 50,000

$ 50-99

25-49

Costa Rica, Escazú

Sanmark Solutions

Sanmark Solutions is a software development company based in Sri Lanka with over 15 years of industry experience. See profile
Service focus

Custom Software Development

Dedicated Development Team

Ecommerce Website Development Services

Key features

Undisclosed

$ 0-24

50-99

Sri Lanka, Batapola

Technanosoft

Technanosoft is a high-quality web and app development company that understands the unique needs and challenges of your business. Our skilled team delivers innovative, tailored solutions to drive your success, ensuring efficiency and growth through cutting-edge technology and client-focused service. See profile
Service focus

Web Design

App Development

Web Development

Key features

$ 10,000

$ 25-49

50-99

WillDom

WillDom is a leader in enabling high-growth organizations to rightsource, strategize, and execute on their digital transformation initiatives. Through its proprietary end-to-end WAVE platform, WillDom utilizes its vast network of more than 5,000 best-in-class software developers, engineers, and technologists to provide organizations with software development that brings big ideas to life. If you need a partner for your digital journey or are looking to hire a full team. See profile
Service focus

Software Development

IT Staff Augmentation

IT Strategy Consulting

Web Development

Key features

$ 10,000

$ 50-99

250+

United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale

Geomotiv

Geomotiv is a software development company that is the first choice for both startups and enterprises that want to gain a competitive edge. With 8+ years of experience and hands-on practice in major technologies like Java, Node.js, Python, and JavaScript, the team delivers innovative and reliable solutions for Healthcare, MarTech, Linear and OTT TV, EdTech, AdTech, web, and mobile. See profile
Service focus

Custom Software Development

Web & Mobile Development

BI and Analytics

API Development

Key features

$ 50,000

$ 25-49

100-249

United States, Virginia, Alexandria

Artkai

Artkai is a software development agency that helps entrepreneurs, innovators, and established businesses create and launch products using a human-centered approach. The 80 in-house experts solve complex problems, realize bold ideas, build innovative products, continuously enhancing customer experiences. See profile
Service focus

Software Development

Business Analysis & Research

Onsite Workshops

UX/UI Design

Key features

$ 10,000

$ 25-49

50-99

Ukraine, Kyiv

Light IT Global

With over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, our company has worked its way from a small team of tech enthusiasts to a trusted information technology vendor headquartered in the UK with 400+ end-to-end projects delivered to customers in 27 countries. Our services include the following: IT Consulting, DataServices, Security & Compliance, End-to-end Web & Mobile Development, Cloud Engineering, Multilevel Security & Performance Audit, Business Intelligence, Design See profile
Service focus

Custom Software Development

Software Testing & QA

Software and App Development

Mobile App Development

Key features

$ 25,000

$ 25-49

100-249

Ukraine, Zaporizhia

Simform

Simform is a top software development company on a mission to help successful companies extend their tech capacity. Since 2010, they have helped startups, Fortune 500 companies, and WHO-backed NGOs become innovation leaders and develop competitiveness and agility using software. See profile
Service focus

Custom Software Development

Mobile App Development

Web App Development

AI Development

Key features

$ 10,000

$ 25-49

250+

United States, Florida, Orlando

Altar.io

Altar.io is an award-winning software development agency dedicated to helping worldwide entrepreneurs and business leaders scale their company. The team of experts successfully brings a unique, lean approach to product innovation and development, delivering end-to-end IT services in web, mobile, and cloud. See profile
Service focus

Custom Software Development

Big Data Analytics

Artificial Intelligence Applications

Data Visualisation & Analytics

Key features

$ 5,000

$ 50-99

25-49

Portugal, Lisbon

VironIT

VironIT is a custom software development company that provides IT outsourcing services to businesses that want to stay ahead of the competition. With wide experience in MedTech, FinTech, and general software development, the team always rises to the challenge delivering winning solutions. See profile
Service focus

Custom Software Development

Mobile App Development

AR/VR Development

Game Development

Key features

$ 10,000

$ 25-49

100-249

United States, California, San Francisco

Velvetech LLC

Velvetech is a custom software development and IT consulting company with more than 20 years of experience in various industries. With deep expertise in AI, machine learning, and business communication technologies, the company delivers innovative solutions that promise exceptional sales performance and customer experience. See profile
Service focus

Custom Software Programming

Business Process Automation

CRM Implementations

AI/ML-Enabled Call Center Implementation

Key features

$ 10,000

$ 50-99

50-99

United States, Illinois, Northbrook

Fayrix

Fayrix is a specialist software development company that has successfully set the seal on over 250 projects, within the course of the last 12 years. Having onboard a skilled team of engineers numbering over 1500, the company is headquartered in Israel with 8 R&D centers located in Russia and Eastern Europe. At Fayrix, the objective is to not only foster long-standing relationships with clients but to become true technology partners and add immense value to their businesses. See profile
Service focus

Staff Augmentation (Remote Teams)

Dedicated Development Team

Custom Software Development Services

Offshore/Nearshore Development Centers Setup & Operate

Key features

$ 10,000

$ 0-24

250+

Israel, Herzliya

*instinctools

*instinctools is a software product development and consulting company focused on digital transformation. Headquartered in Germany with development hubs in Central and Eastern Europe, *instinctools provides a cross-functional global delivery model which reduces development costs while increasing speed to market See profile
Service focus

Innovation Consulting

Design and Architecture

Technology and Engineering

Customer Success

Key features

Undisclosed

$ 25-49

250+

Germany, Stuttgart

Arateg

Arateg is an award-winning custom software development company that helps you grow feature-rich online marketplaces such as Amazon, Uber Eats, Airbnb, Booking.com, etc. Having considerable 7+ years of experience we deliver UX/UI design, IT consulting, testing, support, and maintenance services. Since 2014, our company has been providing full-cycle IT outsourcing services to clients in E-commerce, E-learning, Healthcare, Financial, Hospitality domains mainly. See profile
Service focus

Custom Software Development

Web Development

Blockchain Development

iOS App Development

Key features

$ 10,000

$ 25-49

10-24

Belarus, Minsk

DOIT Software

DOIT Software is a first-class IT agency that offers web and mobile app development, evolving the clients’ ideas and creating leading solutions from the concept. The team is known for providing excellent performance, bringing real value, and ongoing success. See profile
Service focus

Mobile App Development

Web Solutions

Back-End

UX/UI

Key features

$ 10,000

$ 25-49

25-49

United States, Massachusetts, Boston

How We Evaluate the Best Software Development Companies

We have evaluated every highly ranked software development company in great detail to bring you the ones that keep up with the newest trends and have vast experience in building user-friendly, working products. We considered multiple aspects such as the service focus and the types of software product development, their skills and technologies, customer satisfaction, and customer support. Read on to find out more details.

Website Visit

The websites of the software developing companies formed the base of our evaluation. Once we land there, we learn about their history. A company with at least three years of experience can do a lot more than a newly founded startup. However, we should note that although we appreciate the developers that have been around longer, we always value depth over the length of experience, which brings us to the next point.

Our next step involves skimming the services and then diving deeper into the expertise of the software programming companies by checking their portfolio and case studies. Beyond considering the most notable clients, we assess their approach and whether they are able to align the final product with the clients’ goals. 

Furthermore, we gain insight into the focus industries of each software developer company as the majority of firms specialize in a certain niche, like gaming, SaaS companies, etc.  The companies listed here will always be able to make good suggestions, point you in the right direction, and expand your vision in a productive way within those niches. 

Finally, we consider the company’s client focus. The majority of the software engineering companies on our list work with small to mid-sized clients, with only a small number taking on enterprise software development. We consider it important to choose a company that has plenty of experience with businesses of a certain scale since they will be able to devote enough attention to the specific needs of each client. To ensure this, we conducted interviews with clients and companies themselves to make sure they treat all of their customers like VIPs. Also, we made sure to clearly indicate it in the table so you can easily shortlist and find a match. 

Company Service Focus

One way to classify software — and its development — is based on the purpose they are to serve. Below are the four types we observed in our methodology to determine the service focus of software companies.

  • Custom software — developed to meet the specific needs of a business or a client;
  • Commercial software — developed to meet the perceived needs of a potential market;
  • System software — developed separately and underlines the programming process;
  • Embedded software — developed to be integrated with the building of a physical product, e.g., elevators, power suppliers, etc.

The most sought-after type of service, by far, is custom development. The chances are, you are also looking to hire for this type of service, likely within a more specific industry focus, such as healthcare or gaming. In that sense, the vast majority of software development firms on our list are ones that offer custom development as a service.

It encompasses a variety of subsets such as web-based software development and mobile app development. While closely related, all of them are substantially different. That said, in the paragraphs below, we’ll break down the details of how we evaluated companies offering these types of custom development.

Custom Software Development   

Custom software development services are the way to go if you want to stay in control of the process and keep in touch with the way your vision is technologically enhanced throughout the entire SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle). Once you have it, you don’t have to worry about being burdened with unnecessary features that only add to the cost and the overall complexity. 

Companies that create custom software offer an infinitely better experience to users than ready-made solutions. If you’re doing a “facelift” of your own legacy software, hiring a custom software development company can reduce the processes that previously took days or even weeks by as much as 50% or more, and human error can be dramatically reduced, bringing in a substantial increase of revenue. 

If you’re building software for third-party users, the top custom software development companies should be able to leverage market research and build easy-to-optimize software that will scale over subsequent years and evolve with the ever-increasing business demands. Even though custom software is more expensive than a simpler, off-the-shelf solution, it’s more cost-effective in the long run. 

Software Development Across Platforms
Desktop Application Development

The final product of desktop app development is the kind that requires users to download and install it before using it. The software is otherwise inaccessible in-browser. The operating systems like Mac, Windows, and Linux offer the richest user experience, dictated by the software’s immediate responses. When reviewing these software design companies and developers, we paid special attention to user experience and speed.

Mobile Application Development

As the case is with desktop software, these apps have to be installed in order to be used as well. They run on a mobile OS, like Android, iOS, and Blackberry. Another benefit of this type of apps is that they’re accessible on the operating systems’ app stores. This not only enables easy download access but also every time you release a new feature or an update, the app users will be notified. The lack of screen space compared to web-based and desktop apps make building user-friendly mobile apps a challenge, which is why we paid special attention to mobile app experience when drafting our list of software development companies.  

Web Application Development 

Web-based software is also very popular because these apps run online and can be accessed via a browser. There is no need to download an app in order to use it, and it can be easily updated. The development consists of the front end (client-side) and back end (server-side) programming.  When ranking companies offering this type of service, we assessed them against the criteria we developed for the evaluation of the best web development firms.

In-Depth Analysis of Core Capabilities & Specialties

Taking a step further, we try to uncover the core capabilities of each company offering software development services. For our evaluation, how they do things is as important as what they offer to do. Below, you can find the details about the skills and technologies we assess. 

Programming Languages and Frameworks 

Some of the most commonly used languages are JavaScript, Python, Ruby, PHP, CSS, and SQL. Each language has its pros and cons, and different types of businesses need different types of software development and, therefore, different languages. We made sure to include software development agencies with teams proficient in different languages that can readily respond to unique business needs and budgets.  

When it comes to software development frameworks, Django, Phalcon, CakePHP, Zend, and AngularJS are the most used ones. With their technical properties and features, these frameworks ease the development and integration of various components of a project. As with the programming languages, we included companies whose teams are agile enough to develop software within different frameworks. 

Software Architecture

Software architecture represents a structured plan which incorporates a set of aspects important to a software product. The software architects are concerned about the performance, reliability, fault tolerance, and scalability of the project, as well as the organization of the system, how its parts will communicate with each other, the guidelines and implementation of technologies, the potential risks, and more. We expect the top software development firms to know the importance of solid software architecture. 

Quality Assurance

Software QA’s goal is to make sure that the engineering process is continuously improved to produce products that meet the defined standards (CMMI, Six Sigma, ISO 9000) and live up to the customer’s expectations. The SQA encompasses all aspects of the development life cycle from defining requirements to coding. Its techniques include, but are not limited to, auditing, code, and design inspection, functionality and performance testing, standardization, and compatibility testing. We also focus on the timing of the software testing—the sooner the outsourcing software development companies do it, the better. Software testing experts that start developing test plans before they start writing code were our priority. 

UX Design

The customers don’t care about technology — they want a great experience. Choosing the best software development company that puts user experience in the center of their planning and building process will ensure you establish long-lasting relationships and get the most out of your software investment. We make sure to list UX design specialists that invest time and resources to get to know the client’s users and then leverage that information to create unique, intuitive designs. 

Project Management

The top software development companies have robust project management. This involves planning, resource allocation, scheduling, tracking, and delivering software projects. These projects have a unique lifecycle that requires multiple sets of testing, customer feedback, and updating. Considering the need to embrace the constant change, Agile is the best project management method. We made sure to list the companies whose team successfully keeps iterations moving forward, regularly demonstrates progress and shares feedback, and continuously improves the process. 

Additional Services

Throughout our research, we’ve discovered that some of the software development companies offer additional services. We analyzed them to ensure they meet the high-quality standards and gave those companies a boost in our rankings. 

Cloud Computing

Cloud developers are agile in building software that powers cloud storage apps such as OneDrive, GitHub, and Amazon Web Services. They use different cloud-based tools and resources, and the most reputable among them have one of the following certifications: AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Azure Certification, GCP Certification, or DevOps Certification.  

Data Science

Large data sets are useless to businesses unless they know what to do with it. That’s why data scientists are valuable assets to software development companies. They are experts in pulling out actionable insights that enable businesses to get to know their customers and competition. The companies which offer such services are evaluated in accordance with the methodology we’ve employed when choosing the best big data companies

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence enables businesses to deal with data in large systems. Many of the best software development companies offer AI services for customers who want to apply smarter solutions to their business challenges and get the most value. We checked whether the AI developers on our list have hands-on experience with Python, Apache Spark, Hadoop, Tensorflow, and PyTorch.

IoT Development

More and more software developers have embraced IoT and claim to be able to offer robust, secure, high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly solutions. Since only a meticulous approach to an IoT software issue will result in efficient development, we check whether the IoT development outfits stay on top of the programming languages and hardware platforms, as well as whether they are aware of the best tools and methodologies for designing, prototyping, and scaling up the IoT software product. 

The Team’s Skillset

To make sure you’ll be working with the best in the business, we extended our evaluation to the team’s skillset.

Communication & Collaboration

We conducted interviews with the software development companies under consideration to make sure they have a good ear for customer plans and requests and can carry out thorough pre-development discussions.

However, we stayed away from companies who tend to agree with all clients’ requirements. Realistic requirement analysis and knowledge of the industry is key for creating a successful, productive plan but making big promises for undoable things is a sign of poor quality.

Software Support & Maintenance

Support and maintenance are two essential aspects for any top software development company aiming to assure long-term quality. That’s why, when evaluating software development firms, we also assess the team’s ability to proactively handle maintenance to ensure the software is bug-free and secure. 

Transparency

Frequent communication within the team and with clients significantly reduces the possibility of misunderstanding. That’s why every software development agency we have listed is known for letting both the team members and clients in on their progress regularly. 

Adherence to Deadlines

The manager usually coordinates with the developers to set reasonable deadlines for certain features. The deadlines set by a software development firm need to conform to the product delivery timelines. Even though the development process usually lasts longer than expected, we made sure the listed companies’ rough completion estimations are realistic.

Client Feedback, Reviews, Ratings, and Interviews

There’s a large number of software development companies that brag about their years of experience in the field but can’t showcase their efforts. That’s why we took the time to investigate customer satisfaction, online presence, and every other aspect of each company’s public image and reputation.

Beyond checking the company reviews and testimonials on their website, we went through several third-party review sites to find out what the past clients and employees have to say about their experience with the specific software design company.

Value for Money 

A successful software development company is able to adopt the right mechanism to cope with the continual developments in technology and offer exceptional products and services to clients. The most successful software developer companies today are empowering their customers to achieve greater heights and excel in a world where excellence is a minimum requirement. With 66% of all large projects running past their deadlines, the price of software development—and especially the custom software development cost—can be unpredictable. That’s why we insist on transparency and quality, early-stage communication. 

Remember, going cheap with this is not the answer. Instead of focusing on a particularly expensive or cheap solution, we chose the cost-effective ones.  With increased efficiency comes higher value. We observed the price per defined result, keeping your long-term software revenue in mind.

Things to Consider Before Hiring a Software Development Company

Having reviewed the info we shared with you, take a look at this step-by-step guide to choose the company that best suits your needs.

What Are Your Goals and Objectives?

Before you start shortlisting the companies, define your goals. Clearly identify the problem you need to solve and determine the main goal that the software product should meet. Once you do that, it becomes easier for you to communicate with the team during the initial interview and see whether they can respond to your needs and vision.  

What Is Your Business Size? 

Some firms, especially custom software development companies only work with big enterprises, while others are specialized in small to midsize companies. Make sure to choose the perfect combination of personal service and resources. If you have a large project, don’t go for a company that is too small to handle your big project. Similarly, avoid a company that is too large to add a personal touch in the custom software development process or feels too large to deal with your small project. 

What Is Your Budget? 

We’ve listed a minimum project cost for every software engineering company. Be aware that, as we have already mentioned, project costs tend to change as the project advances. Still, the software development consulting firms and developers we’ve listed make realistic, reliable business plans, so this is the best you can count on. 

What Is Your Industry Focus? 

What’s your software niche? Ecommerce development? A sports equipment purchasing application? A web-based service that helps people fulfill certain educational needs? Do you plan on cashing in on a particular software development industry, or are you just looking to revitalize your legacy software? We listed industry focus information in our table with software development agencies to help you take all this into consideration while choosing the right partner. We strongly advise you to hire a software designing company that has worked in your niche before to leverage their experience and expertise. 

The Takeaway

Once you know what software services you want to acquire and are clear on the above-listed specifications, you are free to choose any company listed in our table. Check which of the software development companies listed here work with your business size and which ones have previous experience in your particular niche, and you’ll be halfway there. Decide on your pricing preferences and find the right company size according to your project and you’re good to go. Enjoy the process, and your fast, user-friendly, working software.