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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Angeles, PhilippinesServices provided
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See all 7 projectsConnext is a versatile outsourcing agency providing call center, accounting, and business process management services. Reviews indicate a strong focus on client alignment, effective recruitment, and seamless integration into clients' workflows, with over 85% of feedback emphasizing their impressive hiring speed and communication. Clients appreciate their proactive approach and dedication to long-term partnerships, although some suggest enhanced employee training.
$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Dipolog City, PhilippinesServices provided
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See all 20 projectsOBI Services is a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company specializing in data management, administrative outsourcing, and back office services. Across reviews, clients highlight their attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and ability to enhance operational efficiency. Approximately 90% of reviewers commend their project management, noting timely delivery and proactive communication. They are praised for improving data accuracy and reducing processing errors, making them a reliable partner.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Toronto, Canada
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Innovative Vision is a midsize Customer Service Outsourcing company. Launched in 2002, the team focuses on Customer Service Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Located in Tampa, Florida, Cureintent is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Established in 2018, the team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Schaumburg, IL
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Allianze BPO Services is a Market Research company. Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, the company was established in 2014. Their team specializes in Market Research and Custom Software Development.
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See all 1 projectsHemens Business Solution offers comprehensive Back Office Services, particularly in transportation outsourcing, including freight management, route optimization, and regulatory compliance. The reviews highlight their efficiency, proactive communication, and commitment to exceeding customer expectations, resulting in increased operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Their ability to tailor services and foster collaborative partnerships distinguishes them as a preferred choice in Administrative Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Preston, England
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Business Consulting company Frontline Sales Consultancy was established in 2014. In Preston, England, the team focuses on Business Consulting and Call Center Services.
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Nylux Ascend, a call center company, is based in harare, Zimbabwe. They focus on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 2025.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Stroshe Capital Inc., an Accounting company, was launched in 2016. The small team specializes in Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Astercube Accounting Outsourcing is an Ahmedabad, India-based Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Santa Rosa, Philippines
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Laguna Personnel Outsourcing, an Email Marketing company, is based in Santa Rosa, Philippines and Santa Rosa, Philippines. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Architectural Design.
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JyD Accountants is an Accounting company founded in 2017. The firm offers Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Cebu City, Philippines
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Allied Fusion Services, Incorporated is a call center. They are in Cebu City, Philippines and Lungsod ng Cebu, Philippines. Their team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Orlando, FL
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Oak Street Technologies is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They are based in Orlando, Florida and have midsize team. They offer Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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Unipath Solutions is a call center service. The team focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and is in Ahmedabad, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Richardson, TX
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Social media marketing agency 032 Outsourcing is headquartered in Richardson, Texas and Cebu City, Philippines. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Print Design and were established in
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Cebu City, Philippines
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ISuporta Outsourcing, a social media marketing agency, was launched in 2017. They provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Providence is an answering service company. Headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the team specializes in Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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See all 1 projectsWorld 6th largest accounting, business advisory and solutions group outside the Big 4 that offers Audit, Tax, Corporate Advisory, Risk Advisory, HR Services and IT Solution.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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Wopno Outsourcing Services is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. Their team is based in Sydney, Australia and focuses on Customer Service Outsourcing and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Parañaque, Philippines
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DCExcel BPO Services is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They are located in Parañaque, Philippines. Their team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Graphic Design.
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Launched in 2021, TLKinc is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The small team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting.
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Small SEO company Tele Solutions Call Central, is in Rawalpindi, Pakistan and London, England. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Call Center Services.
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Atwill outsourcehub pvt ltd, a call center, was founded in 2024. The team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mérida, Mexico
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Intangibles Talent is a telephone answering service located in Mérida, Mexico. They provide Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 2021.
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VirtuallyTrained is a Back Office Outsourcing company founded in 2024. The company provides Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Cyber World Staff is a social media marketing firm located in Boston, Massachusetts. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Minds On is a Lahore, Pakistan-based SEO services firm. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Call center service NexaDeck is headquartered in. The team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Utosph Talent Agency is a small software development company launched in 2023. Their services include Custom Software Development and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Parafield Gardens, Australia
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Established in 2005, GrowMore Business Pty Ltd, a small Direct Marketing company, is in Parafield Gardens, Australia. Their services include Direct Marketing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Founded in 2024, OQP Virtual Solutions is an answering service. Based in , the team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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HHI Outsourcing LLP is a Market Research company. Their team is based in Danapur, India and provides Market Research and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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TitleTechs LLC is a Business Consulting company. The team provides Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing, and the agency is located in Atlanta, Georgia and Bengaluru, India.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Norfolk, VA
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AJ&COMPANY is a web design agency founded in 1997. The team offers Web Design and Web Development and is in Norfolk, Virginia and lahore, Pakistan.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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GDS BPO is a small social media marketing firm. Launched in 2018, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Optimus Innovations is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The Coral Gables, Florida-based team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Swenta Technologies is a Business Consulting company established in 2010. The company focuses on Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing, and is small.
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Opsis CX Solutions is a Business Consulting company. They focus on Business Consulting and Call Center Services and were founded in 2025.
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Graphic design company Vista Connect Solutions was founded in 2024. The agency provides Graphic Design and Call Center Services, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Sync Journey is a SEO services firm. Located in Karachi, Pakistan, the firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Graphic Design.
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Human Edge, a call center company, is located in Medellin, Colombia. Established in 2024, the team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Established in 2013, BPO India Data Entry, a small answering service, is in Texas, Texas. Their team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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K M S Advisory Pvt. Ltd. Is an Accounting company. The team is based in Kathmandu, Nepal, and their services include Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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See all 2 projectsAchivix helps businesses overcome B2B data challenges by delivering accurate, customized solutions tailored to support sales, marketing, and business development efforts. We provide targeted
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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See all 1 projectsDivinut offers comprehensive BPO services, including back office services and administrative outsourcing, with a focus on cold calling and lead generation. The reviews highlight their efficiency, professionalism, and ability to generate quality leads and manage data accurately. Clients commend Divinut for their proactive approach and alignment with business needs, resulting in significant improvements in sales pipelines.
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See all 1 projectsAt The Blitz Agency, we help businesses—whether enterprises, corporations, or startups—generate high-quality leads, grow revenue, and expand into global markets. Our expertise lies in crafting
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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AxilBPO, an user experience company, is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. They provide UX/UI Design and Back Office Outsourcing and were founded in 2019.
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Ponka, an AI firm, provide Artificial Intelligence and Call Center Services. They were established in 2018.
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Headquartered in Doha, Qatar, Newoon LLC is an Accounting company. They focus on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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Answering service Contacts Plus Spike is based in Cairo, Egypt. The team provides Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Vendex Global is a small Accounting company located in Buffalo, New York. The team provides Accounting and Web Development.
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List of the Top 15 Data Entry Companies
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Hollywood, FL
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38.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Gilbert, AZ
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38.4/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999San Pablo City, Philippines
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38.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Portland, OR
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39.4/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Wilmington, DE
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39.4/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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38.3/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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36.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Chicago, IL
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37.3/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Angeles, Philippines
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35.4/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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37.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Lexington, KY
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36.7/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Santa Monica, CA
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35.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Makati, Philippines
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34.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Amsterdam, Netherlands
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33.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sugar Land, TX
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36.9/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999
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34.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Dnipro, Ukraine
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36/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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35/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Plantation, FL
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35.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Back Office Outsourcing58% Data Entry & Processing90% Other -
$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Kyiv, Ukraine
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36.2/40.020/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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32.2/40.015.2/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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33.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Back Office Outsourcing100% Data Entry & Processing70% Other -
$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Doylestown, PA
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35.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Back Office Outsourcing10% Data Entry & Processing60% Other -
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Calgary, Canada
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33.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Miami Beach, FL
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33.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Dipolog City, Philippines
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33.1/40.018.6/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+< $25 / hr10,000+Wei Fang Shi, China
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34.1/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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36.4/40.018.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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31.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Pasig, Philippines
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31.4/40.015/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
35% Back Office Outsourcing50% Data Entry & Processing65% Other
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Data Entry Company FAQs
Looking for a data entry company but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers what you need to know before hiring a data entry company, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch features firms offering data input across industries twice a year based on a proprietary methodology. The top data entry companies for Fall 2025 include:
A data entry company captures, organizes, and validates information so businesses can access clean, searchable records in real time. Teams may transcribe handwritten forms, digitize invoices, update CRMs, or enrich product catalogs. By standardizing formats and running quality-assurance checks, these firms free internal staff to focus on higher-value tasks such as analysis and strategy.
Typical offerings include:
- Online & offline data entry (spreadsheets, CRMs, ERPs)
- Data cleansing, de-duplication, and enrichment
- Invoice, receipt, and order-processing entry
- Image, PDF, and handwriting transcription
- Catalog and SKU management for e-commerce platforms
- Data mining, web scraping, and research support
Some agencies bundle adjacent services like content moderation, virtual assistance, or customer support for a more comprehensive back-office solution.
Clutch price data shows hourly rates ranging from $5–$35, depending on location, specialization, and volume. Fixed-fee projects often start around $500 for one-time database cleanup and can exceed $25,000 for ongoing, high-volume programs. Offshoring to regions with lower labor costs can reduce expenses, but confirm that time-zone overlap and language proficiency meet your requirements.
You can start by defining scope and accuracy targets (e.g., 99.5% error-free) when choosing the right data entry provider. Then:
- Short-list firms with proven experience in your industry or data type.
- Read Clutch reviews to verify reliability, turnaround times, and communication style.
- Request a pilot project or sample test to measure speed and quality.
- Compare data-security standards (ISO, SOC 2, GDPR) and NDAs.
Balancing cost with accuracy and compliance usually yields the best long-term value.
Be careful of data entry companies that showcase any of these red flags:
- Guaranteed “100% accuracy” without QA details
- Vague or missing data-security protocols
- Limited sample work or no references
- Slow, unclear communication during the quoting phase
- One-size-fits-all pricing with no scalability options
If any of these appear, dig deeper or consider alternative vendors.
You can use the sample questions to help with your hiring process:
- What is your average accuracy rate, and how is it measured?
- Which tools or platforms will you use for my project?
- How do you secure sensitive data in transit and at rest?
- Can you provide a small pilot or trial period?
- How do you handle revisions or error corrections?
- What is your typical turnaround time for X volume?
Clear answers establish expectations and reduce the risk of costly rework.
Freelancers are ideal for small, one-off tasks requiring minimal oversight. Agencies, on the other hand, scale rapidly, provide multi-layered quality control, and often operate 24/7. If you need consistent throughput, strict SLAs, or compliance certifications, an agency is usually the safer bet.
E-commerce, healthcare, finance, logistics, and market research frequently outsource data entry to manage large volumes of orders, patient records, invoices, shipment logs, and survey results. Industry-specific knowledge, such as medical coding or SKU taxonomy, can significantly reduce onboarding time and errors.