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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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Kicklaunch, Inc. Is a web development firm. They are located in Toronto, Canada. Their team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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Resourcology Inc. Is a Toronto, Canada-based software development firm. They offer Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brampton, Canada
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Misk Solutions Inc is a small Brampton, Canada-based Cybersecurity company. The team specializes in Cybersecurity and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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Launched in 2016, Transpire Technologies is a cloud consulting & SI company. In Mississauga, Canada, the team provides cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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Established in 2016, Startem is a custom software development firm. The firm offers Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Custom software development firm DevOps Technologies was launched in 2017. The small team focuses on Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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StuTek is a custom software development firm. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the firm was founded in 2017. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Brampton, Canada
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The Indiana Group, an IT strategy consulting company, is based in Brampton, Canada. Established in 2022, the team provides IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Orange Stack Inc, an UX design company, is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Their services include UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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Nessvel Technologies is a website development company. Their team is located in Brampton, Canada. The company provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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The IT Cart is a social media marketing agency established in 2024. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Located in Toronto, Canada, MantraCollab is a branding agency. They offer Branding and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Headquartered in Toronto, Canada and Karachi, Pakistan, YammTech is a web development company. The team provides Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vaughan, Canada
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Launched in 2023, Click! Digital Agency, a small website development firm, is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada. Their services include Web Development and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Brampton, Canada
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CloudAxis Technologies Inc is a small software development firm located in Brampton, Canada. Their services include Custom Software Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Innomactic is a website development firm. Located in Toronto, Canada, their team offers Web Development and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Markham, Canada
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See all 1 projectsMindlab Inc specializes in Custom Software Development, offering bespoke and tailored software solutions. Reviews highlight their expertise in AI-driven platforms, notably improving educational outcomes and engagement. Clients praise Mindlab Inc for their excellent communication, timely delivery, and responsiveness, although suggestions for more proactive insights were noted.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Richmond Hill, Canada
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Creative Code is a web design company. Established in 2024, the company is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Canada. Their team focuses on Web Design and Advertising.
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Based in Mississauga, Canada, Nexera Technology and Consultancy is a big data analytics company. They offer BI & big data consulting & SI and Web Design.
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Sicklebill Consulting is an IT staff augmentation company. The Brampton, Canada-based company focuses on IT staff augmentation and Cybersecurity.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Advance Material Solutions is an Engineering company. Their small team is located in Toronto, Canada and Mehsana, India. Their services include Engineering and Contract Manufacturing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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Branding Sprout is a branding firm launched in 2016. The team specializes in Branding and Direct Marketing.
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Silverblaze is a Richmond Hill, Canada-based software development company. They focus on Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Oakville, Canada
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See all 20 projectsTechverx is a full-service software development company specializing in custom software creation and end-to-end software development solutions. The company's reviews reflect a 100% positive sentiment, highlighting their responsiveness, technical expertise, and seamless project management. Approximately 40% of reviewers emphasize Techverx's excellent communication and timely delivery, while others appreciate their alignment with company values and ability to foster long-term partnerships.
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$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Toronto, Canada
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SrinSoft Inc is a custom software development firm. Their team is based in Boca Raton, Florida and New York, New York and provides Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting.
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Cybersecurity company ProServeIT Corporation provides Cybersecurity and IT managed services. They were launched in 2002.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Nascent, a software development firm, offers Custom Software Development and Web Development. The company is located in Toronto, Canada.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Functional Imperative, a software development firm, was founded in 2012. The firm specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development, and is small.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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See all 12 projectsAgilno is a Custom Software Creation company offering Full Stack Software Development services. They consistently receive positive feedback for their responsiveness, adaptability, and high-quality engineering, with over 90% of clients highlighting their ability to integrate seamlessly as an extension of existing teams. Clients appreciate their cost-effectiveness and problem-solving skills, although some suggest improvements in scoping time and documentation.
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Small cloud consulting & SI company SkyVenn, is located in Toronto, Canada. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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Navantis is a software development company. They were founded in 1998, and their services include Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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Evron Computer Systems Corp. Is a cloud consulting & SI company founded in 1983. The midsize team offers cloud consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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See all 1 projectsCODETREE is a leading software development company based in Dhaka, specializing in custom Software, Website, IOS/Android App, and Digital Marketing solutions. We bring together unique experience
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Launched in 2012, Procedo Web Development is a custom software development company. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oakville, Canada
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See all 14 projectsInterpix Design Inc. is a bespoke software development company specializing in custom software creation with a strong focus on user experience. Reviews highlight their proficient project management and effective communication, with 100% of feedback noting their expertise in simplifying complex software needs and flexibility in scope management, leading to significant client satisfaction.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Brampton, Canada
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See all 5 projectsCode Garage Tech is a Custom Software Development company that excels in delivering high-quality, bespoke software solutions tailored to client needs. Their reviews show a strong emphasis on communication and timely delivery, with 100% of clients highlighting their code quality and proactive approach. They consistently deliver impressive results, making them a preferred choice for clients seeking managed software development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Object Sharp, a custom software development firm, was founded in 2001. They focuses on Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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Transatlantic Business Consulting is an IT strategy consulting company. The Toronto, Canada-based firm was founded in 2017. Their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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Occupied VR Inc. Is a small Toronto, Canada-based AR/VR development company. The team focuses on AR/VR development and Custom Software Development.
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Aurora Technology Development Inc. Is a small software development company headquartered in Markham, Canada. The team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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S2H Business Information Systems is a small CRM consulting and SI company. They focus on CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI and were launched in 2001.
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Established in 2017, Solid State AI is a software development firm. The firm offers Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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See all 97 projects247 Labs Inc. is a bespoke software development firm specializing in tailored software creation, offering end-to-end software engineering solutions. Reviews reveal mixed feedback, with approximately 57% positive, highlighting their reliable project management and technical expertise, while around 43% report concerns over quality control and professionalism, indicating varied experiences among clients.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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See all 28 projectsJellyfish Technologies is a custom software development company known for delivering tailored software solutions, including full-stack software development, custom software creation, and managed software development. The reviews highlight their proficiency in handling diverse projects with a 100% positive feedback rate, emphasizing their exceptional project management, timely delivery, and strong communication skills. Approximately 60% of reviewers praised their adaptability and customer-centric approach.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Mississauga, Canada
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See all 1 projectsTech2Globe, an amazon global certified company, is a trusted name in the IT industry for its efficiency to provide the best 360-degree digital solutions for the entrepreneurial vision of businesses.
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Established in 1999, TAL Group is a business intelligence company. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Toronto, Canada
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Xoriant is an UX agency launched in 1990. The company offers UX/UI Design and BI & big data consulting & SI, and is large.
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$250,000+$300+ / hrFreelancerToronto, Canada
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Devinity Corp. Is a website development firm established in 2017. The agency provides Web Development and Custom Software Development, and is small.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brampton, Canada
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See all 1 projectsWrinom: IT & Digital Transformation Partner is a custom software development company specializing in tailored Salesforce solutions to enhance logistics operations. They have received positive feedback from 100% of their clients, highlighting their expertise in software dev and bespoke software development. Clients appreciate their collaborative project management, timely delivery, and customer-centric approach, leading to improved efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Filament AI is a London, England-based artificial intelligence firm. They offer Artificial Intelligence and Other Application Development and were founded in 2016.
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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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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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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+$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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$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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$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