Top Software Developers in Toronto
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 33 projectsEuristiq is a custom software development company specializing in tailored software development and full-stack software engineering. The company is lauded for its disciplined project management, technical reliability, and proactive communication, with approximately 90% of reviews reflecting positive feedback. However, they experienced challenges in transparency and project scope alignment in one notable case, highlighting room for improvement in communication and client collaboration.
$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 84 projectsSimform is a custom software development company specializing in tailored software creation and full-stack software development. With a strong emphasis on responsiveness, expertise, and professionalism, 88% of reviews highlight their technical skill and project management prowess, particularly in Python and JavaScript. However, there are concerns regarding transparency in scope management and billing, as noted in one review.
$50,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 10 projectsFlairsTech is a versatile software engineering company specializing in Full Stack Software Development and Managed Software Development services. The company receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with reviews highlighting their technical expertise, on-time delivery, and strong alignment with client values. Approximately 97% of feedback emphasizes their ability to enhance client satisfaction and improve system performance.
$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Serves Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 5 projectsFabled Solutions is a custom software development company specializing in tailored software creation and full stack software development. Reviews indicate a high satisfaction rate, with clients praising their innovative solutions and effective collaboration. About 100% of reviewers highlight their project management skills and flexibility, underscoring their ability to deliver complex projects on time without compromising quality.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Brampton, Canada
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Launched in 2013, SoftwareXprts is a web design company. The team focuses on Web Design and Custom Software Development.
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Small user experience design agency K2XO, is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Their services include UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 8 projectsCanadian Software Agency Inc specializes in custom software creation and end-to-end software development. Across their reviews, clients consistently praise their attention to detail, technical expertise, and commitment to delivering tailored solutions. With 100% positive feedback, clients highlight their professionalism, timely delivery, and effective project management, with no areas for improvement noted. Their services enhance communication, collaboration, and customer satisfaction.
$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 24 projects7EDGE is a Custom Software Development company specializing in tailored solutions across various industries. Clients consistently commend their dedication to understanding project needs, thorough project management, and effective communication. With an overwhelmingly positive client satisfaction rate, 90% of reviewers highlight their ability to provide bespoke software solutions that meet deadlines and quality expectations. Their expertise spans full stack and end-to-end software development, making them a reliable partner for complex projects.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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Truckadium is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Mississauga, Canada, their small team offers Digital Strategy and Web Design. The firm was founded in 2020.
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Retisoft Inc, an AI firm, was founded in 1998. The small team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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Madsheets is a custom software development company founded in 2015. Their team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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X2x eCommerce is a CRM consulting and SI company. The midsize Toronto, Canada-based team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI. The firm was established in 2015.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Software development firm TYD Technologies is based in Toronto, Canada. They specialize in Custom Software Development and IT managed services and were established in 2010.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Amytis IT Solutions Inc., a web development firm, is located in Toronto, Canada. Established in 2006, the team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Auventa is an UX design company. They are based in Toronto, Canada. Their team provides UX/UI Design and Product Design.
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Figment Studios is a Content Marketing company founded in 2024. The firm provides Content Marketing and UX/UI Design, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Our Media, a Digital Strategy company, is based in Toronto, Canada. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Based in Toronto, Canada, Firkant is an UX design agency. Their services include UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Launched in 2025, LogicCore Digital, a small web design agency, is based in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Layer 7 Innovations Inc. Is an AR/VR development company. The firm is based in Toronto, Canada and Nawala, Sri Lanka. Their team specializes in AR/VR development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Codepxl inc., a mobile app development firm, was established in 2005. The small team provides Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Launched in 2022, Revalate Inc. Is an artificial intelligence firm. Based in Toronto, Canada, the team offers Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Arbling Inc is a Toronto, Canada-based artificial intelligence firm. The team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Web Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Three Point Turn is a custom software development firm. They were launched in 2007, and their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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See all 18 projectsWeb4You Inc is a bespoke software development company that excels in custom software creation and end-to-end software development. The majority of client feedback is positive, with around 85% of reviews highlighting their technical expertise and collaborative approach. Clients commend their project management skills, adaptability, and ability to turn complex ideas into functional software solutions. However, a few clients faced challenges with project delays and team consistency.
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Custom software development firm Talent Matters Inc. Is located in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Custom Software Development and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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Headquartered in Mississauga, Canada and Austin, Texas, MotoCoders is a web development firm. The team focuses on Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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William Thomas Digital is a CRM consulting and SI company. The small Toronto, Canada-based team provides CRM consulting and SI and Digital Strategy. The firm was launched in 2017.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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See all 2 projectsMaplitho Solutions specializes in growth hacking, digital marketing, and social media engagement strategies. Reviews indicate high satisfaction with their services, particularly highlighting their industry expertise, responsiveness, and effective communication. Both clients noted significant business growth and improved customer acquisition, praising the team's innovative and strategic approach.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Brampton, Canada
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Digioptimizer is a SEO company. They were founded in 2015 and specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Brampton, Canada
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See all 4 projectsSkylane Solutions is a digital marketing and web development company specializing in SEO, e-commerce marketing, and website optimization. Reviews indicate 100% positive feedback, highlighting their technical expertise, result-driven approach, and responsive communication. Clients commend their ability to deliver measurable business outcomes, such as increased organic traffic and improved sales through both organic and paid channels.
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Trinetra Solutions Inc. Is a midsize IT strategy consulting company. They specialize in IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI and were founded in 2004.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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StackdApps.io, an e-commerce development firm, is based in Toronto, Canada. The team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Mobile App Development.
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$75,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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User experience agency SPARKLEX TECHNOLOGIES INC was founded in 2022. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and IT strategy consulting and is based in Mississauga, Canada.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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SixPatterns, a website development company, was launched in 2023. They provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Established in 2024, Orionik Technologies PVT LTD is a social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is in Kadi, India and Toronto,
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Codeger is a web design company founded in 2018. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development and is headquartered in Delhi, India and Toronto, Canada.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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Aplos Digital is an e-commerce development firm. Their team is based in Mississauga, Canada and provides E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brampton, Canada
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Established in 2023, Dcoderr is an IT strategy consulting company. The team provides IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Vaughan, Canada
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Founded in 2012, Crear Management Limited is a website development firm. Their team specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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Https://vestedmarketing.ca/, a Digital Strategy company, provides Digital Strategy and Web Development. The firm is based in Mississauga, Canada.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Paramount Digital Agency is a social media marketing company based in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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In Ottawa, Canada and Toronto, Canada, 3Innovative is a small web development company. The team offers Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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MOSLAB Innovations Inc, a web development company, was founded in 2018. The agency specializes in Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Brampton, Canada
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Harbeni Web development And Ai Automation is a Brampton, Canada-based website development company. Launched in 2024, the team focuses on Web Development and AI Agents.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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Established in 2023, BinaryBridge Inc., a small IT managed services company, is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. Their team offers IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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Cybernamix AI is an artificial intelligence firm. The agency is in Mississauga, Canada. Their team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and AI Agents.
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See all 44 projectsStellar Elements is a bespoke software development company specializing in tailored software solutions across various industries. Their clients consistently praise their exceptional project management and deep understanding of client needs. With a 100% satisfaction rate, 33% of reviewers commend their ability to deliver complex projects efficiently and build lasting relationships.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Synerge is a social media marketing agency. They are headquartered in Toronto, Canada and have small team. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Your Fuse Inc. Is a web development firm. The Toronto, Canada-based firm focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Plug&Play Technologies Inc. Is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their team is located in Toronto, Canada and specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Low/No Code Development.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Mississauga, Canada
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GryphTech, a software development firm, was founded in 1997. The agency focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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Scriptics Technologies, a cloud consulting & SI company, was founded in 2009. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity and is located in Toronto, Canada.
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Lane Four is a cloud consulting & SI company. Launched in 2013, their team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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DeepLearnHQ, an AI Consulting company, was founded in 2023. The agency offers AI Consulting and Mobile App Development, and is midsize.
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Founded in 2012, Pro-Sapien Software is a big data analytics company and custom software development firm. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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List of the Top 15 Toronto Custom Software Development Companies
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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39.1/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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37.7/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Toronto, Canada
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Toronto, Canada
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Toronto, Canada
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$75,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Toronto, Canada
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35.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Mississauga, Canada
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Markham, Canada
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33.8/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Brampton, Canada
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Markham, Canada
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37.5/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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37/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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34.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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35.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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38.1/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Markham, Canada
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36/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Brampton, Canada
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36/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Mississauga, Canada
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36.9/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Toronto, Canada
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31.8/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Top Software Development Agencies in Toronto
Toronto offers one of the deepest tech talent pools in North America, thanks to immigration-friendly policies and a strong pipeline from universities like U of T, Ryerson, and Waterloo. Partnering locally means:
- Face-to-face workshops or hybrid collaboration across similar time zones
- Insight into Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA) and fintech or health-tech regulations
- Competitive rates (often 20–30% lower than major U.S. hubs) without sacrificing quality For companies looking to hire developers in Toronto, these advantages translate into smoother communication and reduced project risk.
Hourly rates for software developers in Toronto generally range from CAD $80–$150 (approximately USD $60–$110), depending on the firm’s size, specialization, and project complexity. Budget guidelines:
- Prototype or MVP: CAD $30k–$60k
- Mid-sized web or mobile product: CAD $60k–$150k
- Enterprise platform or long-term engagement: CAD $150k+ Fixed-price quotes are common for well-defined scopes, while agile teams may work on monthly retainers.
Toronto’s dev shops cater to a broad spectrum:
- Fintech and banking (large presence of TD, RBC, fintech startups)
- Healthcare and life sciences around University Health Network
- E-commerce and retail tech for brands like Canadian Tire or Loblaw
- AI, machine learning, and data analytics fueled by Vector Institute research
- Media, sports, and entertainment—including collaborations with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
First, you should define your goals—custom software development, staff augmentation, or product rescue. Then:
- Review each agency’s Clutch profile for verified case studies, tech stacks, and client sizes.
- Request references and ask about their experience in your vertical.
- Compare cultural fit: communication cadence, agile maturity, and post-launch support.
- Pilot with a paid discovery sprint to validate collaboration before committing to a full build.
Be cautious if the agency:
- Promises fixed timelines before a detailed scoping session
- Lacks transparency on code ownership or IP rights
- Offers rates far below the local market average (often a sign of outsourcing without disclosure)
- Has minimal recent reviews or cannot provide Canadian client references
- Pushes proprietary tech that locks you in without clear export options