Top Software Developers in Sydney
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Serves Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
See all 65 projectsFingent is a custom software development company providing tailored software solutions across various industries. The reviews highlight their expertise in software engineering and end-to-end development, with 100% of feedback noting successful project delivery within deadlines and budget. Clients commend their honesty, effective communication, and adaptive approach, with approximately 50% emphasizing their exceptional project management and technical proficiency.
$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
See all 72 projectsInnowise is a bespoke software development company excelling in end-to-end services across various sectors, including healthcare and finance. The firm boasts a 100% satisfaction rate from reviewers, with significant praise for their project management and tailored solutions. Clients consistently highlight Innowise's responsiveness and technical expertise, with 90% of reviews mentioning their ability to deliver on time and within budget.
$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
See all 82 projectsSimform is a custom software development company specializing in tailored software solutions across various industries, including SaaS, healthcare, and financial services. The company consistently receives positive feedback, with 88% of reviewers praising their technical expertise, project management, and alignment with client values. Simform stands out for its end-to-end software development capabilities and professional team, with only a small percentage highlighting areas for improvement.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Sydney, Australia
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Back Office Outsourcing company Squiz offers Back Office Outsourcing and Custom Software Development. They were established in 1998.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Sydney, Australia
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Launched in 2014, Versent is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Serves Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
See all 64 projectsTechnoYuga Soft Pvt. Ltd. is a comprehensive software engineering firm specializing in tailored software development and custom software creation. Clients consistently praise their professional project management and technical expertise, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their ability to deliver scalable and user-friendly solutions. Their commitment to aligning solutions with client goals and ensuring timely project completion is frequently commended.
$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Serves Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
See all 26 projectsArcanys specializes in Custom Software Development, providing tailored, end-to-end software engineering solutions. Reviewers consistently highlight their exceptional project management, agile development practices, and high-quality deliverables. Notably, 100% of reviews praise their adaptability, communication, and alignment with business goals, with around 90% of clients commending their responsiveness and value for cost. Arcanys is recognized as a reliable partner in managed software development.
$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Serves Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
See all 39 projectsPowerGate Software is a bespoke software development company specializing in tailored software creation, particularly for custom and end-to-end software development projects. Their reviews are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting their excellent project management, timely delivery, and strong communication skills. Over 90% of reviewers praised their technical expertise and responsiveness, with specific commendations for their ability to act as a true product partner, rather than just a service provider.
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Techcronus Australia Pty Ltd is an IT strategy consulting company. The team provides IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI and is located in Surry Hills, Australia.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bella Vista, Australia
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Business Consulting company SuRe Procurement specializes in Business Consulting and Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting. They are headquartered in Bella Vista, Australia.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sydney, Australia
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Launched in 2015, Adaca, a midsize web development firm, is headquartered in Sydney, Australia and Teneriffe, Australia. Their team offers Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Barangaroo, Australia
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ISOFT, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2001. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Granville, Australia
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Proweb (Pro Web Pty Ltd) is a CRM consulting and SI company based in Granville, Australia. They offer CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Serves Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
See all 21 projectsOffshorly is a Custom Software Development company specializing in bespoke software creation and end-to-end software development solutions. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients praise their exceptional project management, timely delivery, and ability to act as an extension of internal teams. Notably, 80% of reviewers highlight their proactive approach and high-quality deliverables while underscoring their commitment to client goals and values.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bondi Beach, Australia
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Web development firm Digisurf Australia was founded in 2018. Based in Bondi Beach, Australia, the team focuses on Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Baulkham Hills, Australia
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IT staff augmentation company 9T5 Pty Ltd is based in Baulkham Hills, Australia and Lahore, Pakistan. They offer IT staff augmentation and Custom Software Development and were launched in 2017.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Pyrmont, Australia
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Black Sails is an e-commerce development company. Established in 2023, the agency is headquartered in Pyrmont, Australia. Their team provides E-Commerce Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Mortdale, Australia
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Inayah Consulting is a web design agency located in Mortdale, Australia. Launched in 2021, the team specializes in Web Design and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Maroubra, Australia
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Established in 2018, Cloudwerx is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Quakers Hill, Australia
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See all 1 projectsWebstack Solutions is a web development company specializing in designing and developing comprehensive platforms, as demonstrated by their work on a wedding planning platform. Feedback indicates high client satisfaction, with 100% of reviewers appreciating their professionalism and quality of communication, while highlighting opportunities for improvement in project updates and planning stages.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chatswood, Australia
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Envoy Advanced Technologies is a Chatswood, Australia-based software development company. The team provides Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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Small cloud consulting & SI company FlexiMal, is in Sydney, Australia. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Neutral Bay, Australia
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SSW is a software development firm. In Neutral Bay, Australia, their midsize team specializes in Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design. The company was established in 1990.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249St Leonards, Australia
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Headquartered in St Leonards, Australia, GetAProgrammer is a custom software development company. Launched in 2006, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sydney, Australia
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Elabor8 is an Architectural Design company. Launched in 2009, the team focuses on Architectural Design and Product Design. The firm is in Docklands, Australia and Sydney, Australia.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerManly, Australia
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Chris Harold, a web design agency, is in Manly, Australia. Founded in 2012, the team offers Web Design and Web Development.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Hamilton, New Zealand
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Dynamo6 is a small Hamilton, New Zealand-based IT managed services company. Their services include IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gordon, Australia
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TatvaSoft Australia Pty Ltd. Is a software development firm. They were launched in 2001 and offer Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Neutral Bay, Australia
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Cloudnetic, a software development company, was established in 2023. The small team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Frenchs Forest, Australia
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Huon IT is an IT managed services company. The firm is in Frenchs Forest, Australia. Their services include IT managed services and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Haymarket, Australia
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Lumi IT Group is a custom software development company. Established in 2016, the agency is located in Haymarket, Australia. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Bondi Junction, Australia
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Decision Inc., a big data analytics company, specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and UX/UI Design. The company is based in Midrand, South Africa and Bondi Junction, Australia.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bella Vista, Australia
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Small mobile application development company iSplendid, is headquartered in Bella Vista, Australia and Karachi, Pakistan. Their services include Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roseville, Australia
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Total Telco Group is a custom software development company launched in 2014. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI and is based in Roseville,
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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Soda Digital is a software development company. Launched in 2001, their team provides Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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Established in 2013, Nueve Pty Ltd. Is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49North Sydney, Australia
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Launched in 1997, IntelliTek Pty Ltd is a small North Sydney, Australia-based IT managed services company. Their team offers IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barangaroo, Australia
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Auticon Australia is a Barangaroo, Australia-based business intelligence company. Established in 2011, the team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beacon Hill, Australia
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Founded in 1997, Splat Graphics is an e-commerce development company. The agency provides E-Commerce Development and Web Design, and is small.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Glendenning, Australia
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OscilloSoft Pty Ltd is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team provides CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development, and the agency is headquartered in Glendenning, Australia.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249The Ponds, Australia
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Headquartered in Houston, Texas and Mississauga, Canada, Pointlab Software is a custom software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bella Vista, Australia
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In Bella Vista, Australia, Multimediax is a Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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Customer Science Group, an user experience design agency, is located in Sydney, Australia. They offer UX/UI Design and IT strategy consulting and were established in 2014.
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WARDY IT Solutions is a data analytics company founded in 2004. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Haymarket, Australia
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IDEAQU is an UX agency. Their team is in Haymarket, Australia. The company specializes in UX/UI Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alexandria, Australia
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Launched in 2017, SocialMindr is a small Alexandria, Australia-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seven Hills, Australia
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Apex Automation and Robotics Pty Ltd is a Robotics Process Automation company. Established in 2006, the firm focuses on Robotics Process Automation and Engineering.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minchinbury, Australia
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33BONDI is a software development company. The firm is located in Minchinbury, Australia. Their services include Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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TeraVault Software is a Business Consulting company. Their team is based in Honolulu, Hawaii and Cebu City, Philippines and provides Business Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Surry Hills, Australia
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Creativelifeform, a small software development firm, is based in Surry Hills, Australia. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rooty Hill, Australia
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GatewayX Technologies is a CRM consulting and SI company. They provide CRM consulting and SI and Cybersecurity and are in Rooty Hill, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNorth Parramatta, Australia
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Founded in 2017, Master Global Tech is a small custom software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and Application Testing.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bateau Bay, Australia
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Dazlab is a software development company. Their small team is headquartered in Bateau Bay, Australia. Their services include Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Menangle, Australia
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Brightfolk Studio is a branding agency. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy, and the agency is based in Menangle, Australia.
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Founded in 2017, Hiary is a custom software development company. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49North Wollongong, Australia
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STARACK is an IT staff augmentation company. Established in 2019, the team provides IT staff augmentation and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249North Sydney, Australia
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Intergy Consulting is a software development company in North Sydney, Australia. They provide Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Surry Hills, Australia
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$75,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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35.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sydney, Australia
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sydney, Australia
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Sydney, Australia
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Barangaroo, Australia
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34.6/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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34.5/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sydney, Australia
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Sydney, Australia
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sydney, Australia
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Baulkham Hills, Australia
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Surry Hills, Australia
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Sydney, Australia
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pyrmont, Australia
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34.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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33.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Surry Hills, Australia
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Leichhardt, Australia
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29.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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29.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Westmead, Australia
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31.1/40.018.8/20 Reviews4.2/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Sydney, Australia
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31/40.017/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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29.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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31/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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32.4/40.014.6/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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30.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Turramurra, Australia
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Top Software Development Agencies in Sydney
Working with a local partner means:
- Same-time-zone collaboration for faster stand-ups and sprint reviews
- Familiarity with Australian regulatory frameworks (e.g., CPS 234, ISO 27001)
- Access to Sydney’s tech community for quicker talent scaling
- Cultural alignment and face-to-face workshops in the CBD, Surry Hills, or Parramatta For companies targeting APAC users, a Sydney agency can also optimize infrastructure latency through regional data centers.
Rates vary by team size and specialization:
- Hourly rates: $120–$220 per hour
- MVP (3–4 months): $60,000–$150,000
- Enterprise platform: $250,000+ Startups often negotiate phased payments, while larger enterprises favor fixed-price or time-and-materials models tied to milestones.
Beyond core tech, Sydney agencies frequently work in:
- Fintech and payments—proximity to ASX and major banks
- Health tech—partnering with Westmead and medical research hubs
- E-commerce and retail—supporting brands along Pitt Street Mall
- Logistics—servicing Port Botany and regional supply chains
- Media & entertainment—leveraging the city’s creative sector Specialist shops also cater to proptech, edtech, and green-energy startups.
- Define your goals, tech stack, and budget ceiling.
- Review Clutch profiles for case studies similar to your project.
- Ask about team composition, seniority, and code ownership policies.
- Request references from Sydney clients in your industry.
- Pilot with a small sprint or discovery workshop before committing long-term. Transparent communication and clear SLAs are strong indicators of a reliable partner.
Watch out for:
- Vague proposals without sprint breakdowns or acceptance criteria
- Over-reliance on junior developers with limited oversight
- No mention of automated testing or security compliance
- Fixed timelines that ignore buffer for stakeholder reviews
- Reluctance to provide source-code access or IP agreements Address these issues early to avoid setbacks later in the project.