Top Software Developers in San Francisco
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves San Francisco, CAServices provided
See all 11 projectsKingsmen Digital Ventures is a custom software development company specializing in bespoke software creation and full-stack software development. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients praising their project management skills and timely delivery, with 100% of reviews noting their impressive expertise and responsiveness. Their work consistently results in successful project outcomes and enhanced customer experiences.
$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves San Francisco, CAServices 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 - 9,999San Francisco, CAServices 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.
$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves San Francisco, CAServices provided
See all 16 projectsBluelight is a bespoke software development company specializing in custom software creation and managed software development. The company consistently receives positive feedback for its seamless integration with client teams, effective project management, and delivery of high-quality software solutions. Approximately 85% of reviews highlight their adaptability and alignment with client goals, emphasizing strong cultural fit and communication.
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$25,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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DataFluent is a custom software development firm. Located in San Jose, California, the agency focuses on Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fremont, CA
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Cordia Solutions is an Application Testing company. Launched in 2021, the team specializes in Application Testing and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves San Francisco, CAServices provided
See all 98 projectsVention is a bespoke software development company specializing in custom software creation and full-stack software development. Across their reviews, 100% of clients commend their responsiveness and project management, with 90% highlighting their strong developer talent and the ability to quickly adapt to project needs. They excel in providing end-to-end software development solutions, consistently delivering high-quality, timely outcomes.
$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves San Francisco, CAServices provided
See all 30 projectsCoherent Solutions is a Custom Software Development company that excels in tailored software development and end-to-end solutions. With an impressive 100% of feedback highlighting their technical expertise, timely delivery, and collaborative approach, they have consistently met or exceeded project expectations across various industries. Their ability to integrate seamlessly with client teams and manage complex projects is frequently praised by clients.
$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves San Francisco, CAServices provided
See all 30 projectsWeSoftYou is a Custom Software Development company specializing in tailored and full-stack software development services. Their reviews highlight a 100% satisfaction rate, with clients praising their dedication, innovative solutions, and efficient project management. Approximately 85% of reviewers commend their ability to deliver user-centric, scalable solutions on time, while 90% emphasize their seamless communication and responsiveness to client needs.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milpitas, CA
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Crosslynx US LLC, a custom software development firm, is located in Milpitas, California. They offer Custom Software Development and Application Testing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Talaria Platform, Inc is a software development company based in San Jose, California. Their services include Custom Software Development and Microservices Architecture Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Clara, CA
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Midsize user experience design company Infotech Spectrum Inc, is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Campbell, CA
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IoT development company Shoreline AI provides IoT development and Custom Software Development. They are based in Campbell, California.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249San Jose, CA
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Xetech is a cloud consulting & SI company. They focus on cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development and are located in Frimley, England and San Jose, California.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves San Francisco, CAServices provided
See all 38 projectsAncient is a bespoke software development firm specializing in end-to-end software development solutions, including tailored software development and managed software development. They receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, with approximately 95% of reviews praising their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to deliver quality resources and solutions efficiently. Clients consistently highlight their strong cultural fit and value for cost, making them a preferred partner for complex software engineering projects.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves San Francisco, CAServices provided
See all 19 projectsIron Forge Development is a custom software development company specializing in tailored software creation and full-stack software development. Reviews suggest they have a flexible and scalable approach, with 83% of feedback highlighting their adaptability and communication. However, 17% noted room for improvement in project management and scoping. Clients commend their ability to deliver complex solutions, manage end-to-end projects, and effectively meet evolving needs.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Dublin, CA
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Bhavna Corp. Is a Noida, India-based application development firm. Their services include Mobile App Development and DevOps Managed Services.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Jose, CA
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Midsize app development firm V-Soft, Inc., is based in San Jose, California. The team specializes in Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sunnyvale, CA
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INT9 Solutions is a Business Consulting company. They were launched in 2015, and their services include Business Consulting and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cupertino, CA
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AppPerfect Corp is a custom software development firm. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, their team focuses on Custom Software Development and Robotics Process Automation.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999San Jose, CA
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Aspire Website Designs is a web design agency. They specialize in Web Design and Video Production and were established in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sunnyvale, CA
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Based in Sunnyvale, California, TRUEXTEND, Inc. Is a custom software development firm. The team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Sunnyvale, CA
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Maantic Inc is a midsize web design company launched in 2009. Their team specializes in Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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TrioSource is a cloud consulting & SI company based in San Jose, California and Los Angeles, California. They specialize in cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Fremont, CA
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Dew Software is an IT strategy consulting company founded in 1997. Their team offers IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Bay Area Technologies, LLC is an IT managed services company established in 2017. Their team offers IT managed services and other IT consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Santa Clara, CA
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In Santa Clara, California and Islamabad, Pakistan, Emumba is an UX design company. The team offers UX/UI Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sunnyvale, CA
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Founded in 2005, Rapid Eagle Inc, a small custom software development company, is located in Sunnyvale, California. Their services include Custom Software Development and Business Consulting.
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$100,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249San Jose, CA
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See all 2 projectsIntagleo Systems is a Custom Software Development company that excels in delivering tailored software solutions, such as full-stack and bespoke software development. The reviews highlight their effective project management and timely delivery, with 100% of reviewers noting the company's culture fit and diligent approach. Clients appreciate their structured communication and competent use of technology frameworks.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Santa Clara, CA
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In Santa Clara, California, Alpha Net is a midsize IT managed services company. Their services include IT managed services and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Palo Alto, CA
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A Society US is a Business Consulting company. They were founded in 2011 and specialize in Business Consulting and Engineering.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Campbell, CA
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ANearShore Partner, an IT staff augmentation company, was founded in 2022. The team focuses on IT staff augmentation and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999San Jose, CA
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Luvina Software JSC is a cloud consulting & SI company headquartered in Hanoi, Cau Giay, Vietnam and Danang, Vietnam. They focus on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Rightapp4u is a Content Marketing company. Their small team of employees is in San Jose, California. Their team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Palo Alto, CA
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See all 27 projectsTessafold LLC is a bespoke software development company offering tailored solutions in software engineering, including CRM systems, mobile applications, and AI/ML models. With over 90% positive feedback, clients commend their commitment to project timelines, quality of work, and innovative approach. Additionally, 50% of reviewers highlight their responsiveness and effective communication throughout project execution.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Santa Clara, CA
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UX design company Nuvelabs offers UX/UI Design and Web Design. They were founded in 2025.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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TRIPIKA is a custom software development company founded in 2007. The firm specializes in Custom Software Development and HR Consulting.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Small web design agency Lunar Web Solution Technologies Private Limited, is in Noida, India. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Livermore, CA
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In Livermore, California, Empower Minds, LLC is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Técrave is a small web development company. Founded in 2019, the team specializes in Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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CRM consulting and SI company Clone-Tech is in San Jose, California and Nairobi, Kenya. They focus on CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI and were founded in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Campbell, CA
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Maris Consulting Group℠, a custom software development firm, was founded in 2016. They specializes in Custom Software Development and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPetaluma, CA
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Based in Petaluma, California, Aztaz Software LLC is an Application Testing company. Their services include Application Testing and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Solution Sources Programming, an Application Testing company, was launched in 1990. The small team provides Application Testing and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fremont, CA
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Encoding Enhancers is a small Fremont, California-based business intelligence company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Robotics Process Automation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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CAXTEK is a custom software development firm. The team is headquartered in San Jose, California, and their services include Custom Software Development and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Clara, CA
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BatchTest is a small Product Design company launched in 2005. Their team specializes in Product Design and Application Testing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Founded in 2015, Bit Riot, a small website development firm, is in San Jose, California. Their services include Web Development and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Livermore, CA
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Network Software Services is a software development company. Their team is located in Livermore, California and offers Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerRohnert Park, CA
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Czezar Design & Development is an UX agency in Rohnert Park, California. They specialize in UX/UI Design and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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BetaSoft Inc. Is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their midsize team of employees is based in San Jose, California. Their team provides cloud consulting & SI and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cupertino, CA
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Acionyx is a software development company. They are headquartered in Cupertino, California. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and Application Management & Support.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Campbell, CA
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Nextbrick Inc. Is a Content Marketing company. The midsize Campbell, California-based team focuses on Content Marketing and cloud consulting & SI. The company was launched in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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Infobahn Softworld Inc is a cloud consulting & SI company. The agency is based in Toronto, Canada and San Jose, California. Their team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Application Testing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Located in San Jose, California and Vancouver, Canada, A-CX is a Cybersecurity company. They focus on Cybersecurity and Custom Software Development and were launched in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Clara, CA
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Founded in 2007, Neova Solutions is a midsize Santa Clara, California-based Robotics Process Automation company. Their services include Robotics Process Automation and DevOps Managed Services.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Arastu Systems is an IoT development company. The agency is in San Jose, California and Ahmedabad, India. Their team provides IoT development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Web design company Rasteroids Design was launched in 2000. The team offers Web Design and Custom Software Development and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milpitas, CA
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FindMeTechie is a custom software development firm launched in 2014. The team offers Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Orlando, FL
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Ramon, CA
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hyderabad, India
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hollywood, FL
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Berkeley, CA
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Richmond, CA
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Nashville, TN
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Top Software Development Agencies in San Francisco
A San Francisco software shop designs, builds, and maintains custom applications, web, mobile, cloud, or embedded. Typical services include:
- Product discovery workshops and UX research
- Agile design & sprint-based development
- DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud migration (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Post-launch support and feature road-mapping
With proximity to tech giants like Salesforce and Uber, many local firms also bring deep expertise in scalability and data security.
Local agencies understand Bay Area market dynamics, including venture-backed speed, robust compliance, and high user expectations. Face-to-face collaboration is easy with Caltrain and BART, and teams are fluent in Silicon Valley’s preferred tech stacks such as React, Kubernetes, and generative AI. If you’re pitching to investors on Sand Hill Road or piloting with enterprise clients in Silicon Valley, having a nearby development partner can accelerate iteration cycles and stakeholder buy-in.
Here are some sample rates of software firms in San Francisco based on Clutch’s platform:
- Hourly rates: $150–$300+ per hour for senior-level teams
- Fixed-scope MVPs: $75K–$200K, depending on complexity
- Large-scale builds: $250K–$1M+ for multi-year, multi-platform projects
San Francisco rates are above the U.S. average, but many firms offer blended onshore/offshore teams or flexible sprints to control spend.
These are some of the industries that San Francisco software firms serve:
- Fintech & payments
- Health tech and digital therapeutics
- SaaS and enterprise productivity
- AI/ML and data analytics
- Green tech and climate solutions
The city’s proximity to UCSF, Stanford, and UC Berkeley also drives innovation in biotech and edtech.
Follow these steps to make sure that you hire the right software agency in San Francisco:
- Define must-have skills (e.g., HIPAA compliance, microservices).
- Review Clutch ratings, case studies, and verified client feedback.
- Request architecture walk-throughs or code samples.
- Compare communication cadence—weekly stand-ups vs. dedicated Slack channels.
- Pilot with a paid discovery sprint before committing to a full build.
Watch out for the following red flags when hiring a software firm in San Francisco:
- Over-promising fixed timelines without discovery
- No local project managers or unclear onshore/offshore model
- Vague security protocols despite handling PII or financial data
- Minimal Git history or reluctance to share repos
- High turnover on proposed team roster