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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 81 projectsSimform is a custom software development company offering end-to-end software engineering and tailored software creation services. The feedback is predominantly positive, with over 85% of reviews praising their technical expertise, project management, and alignment with client values. Simform's teams are noted for their proactive communication, timely delivery, and high-quality outputs, while a small percentage, less than 5%, highlight areas for improvement in transparency and scope management.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Launchable, Inc is a data analytics company. Located in San Jose, California, the team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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HiTech ERP Solutions Inc is a cloud consulting & SI company. Based in San Jose, California, the team provides cloud consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999San 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.
$75,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Serves San Francisco, CAServices provided
See all 55 projectsDualboot Partners is a custom software development company known for their expertise in tailored software development, full stack software development, and bespoke software creation. Reviews consistently praise their technical proficiency, responsiveness, and ability to integrate seamlessly with clients' teams. With approximately 90% of reviewers highlighting their excellent project management and communicative approach, Dualboot Partners stands out as a reliable partner for businesses seeking comprehensive software solutions.
$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.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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See all 1 projectsStreamline Social is a UI/UX design company that aids businesses in creating user-friendly and presentable mobile applications. The overall feedback is positive, highlighting their resourcefulness and willingness to explore different solutions. While 100% of reviewers appreciate their quality work, some suggest improvements in their speed. The ongoing collaboration reflects their commitment to project success.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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See all 1 projectsGusto is a payroll services provider offering automated payroll processing and tax filing solutions. Reviews highlight Gusto's reliability in delivering timely quarterly filings and comprehensive documentation, with 100% of reviewers appreciating the ease and automation of its services. The company is praised for being economical compared to competitors and effectively addresses clients' payroll needs, with no areas identified for improvement.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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Magenic is a software development firm. The company is based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota and San Francisco, California. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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The ID Co., a software development company, was launched in 2010. The small team focuses on Custom Software Development and IT managed services.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Ramon, CA
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Nous Infosystems, an Application Testing company, was founded in 1996. The large team focuses on Application Testing and Custom Software Development.
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$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.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Gatos, CA
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Small user experience agency Aionis, is located in Los Gatos, California. Their services include UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999San Jose, CA
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BCT Consulting is a web design company. The team is based in Bengaluru, India and Natick, Massachusetts, and their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Istanbul, Türkiye
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Software development firm and AR/VR development company DreamUp is in London, England and Istanbul, Türkiye. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and AR/VR development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hayward, CA
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Midsize software development firm Webby Giants, is located in Hayward, California and. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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SiliconMint is a San Francisco, California-based software development firm. Launched in 2012, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oakland, CA
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Blisstering Solutions is a mobile application development firm launched in 2007. Their services include Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Located in San Francisco, California, Stimulant is a small mobile app development company. Their services include Mobile App Development and Web Design.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Cupertino, CA
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Predikly LLC, an artificial intelligence company, focus on Artificial Intelligence and other IT consulting and SI. They were launched in 2017.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Jose, CA
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Symbio is an IT strategy consulting company. The San Jose, California-based firm was established in 1994. Their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Corona Labs is a San Francisco, California-based application development firm. They provide Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development and were founded in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Conichiwa is a Business Consulting company launched in 2017. Their services include Business Consulting and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sunnyvale, CA
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360logica Software Testing Services is a Noida, India-based Application Testing company. The team provides Application Testing and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Santa Rosa, CA
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GraphicSmith is a SEO company based in Santa Rosa, California. Founded in 1983, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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Xebrium Inc, a midsize custom software development firm, is located in San Jose, California and Pune, India. Their services include Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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PENSEMOS S.A. Is a small Bogotá, Colombia-based ERP consulting and SI and custom software development firm. The team specializes in ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Contiq Software is a custom software development firm. Founded in 2016, the agency is based in San Jose, California. Their services include Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Menlo Park, CA
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Impossible is a mobile app development company. They are headquartered in Lisboa, Portugal and London, England, and their services include Mobile App Development and UX/UI Design.
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Software Next Door is a software development firm. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Based in San Francisco, California, Karma Infotech is a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Mountain View, CA
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KeyPoint Technologies is an user experience agency. They were founded in 2004 and provide UX/UI Design and Translation.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Santa Clara, CA
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Borqs is an UX agency. Launched in 2007, the firm is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and Beijing, China. Their services include UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Corte Madera, CA
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Application Testing company Critical Logic is headquartered in Corte Madera, California. Their services include Application Testing and Custom Software Development.
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SiBrain is a Product Design company. They are headquartered in Ahmedabad, India and San Jose, California and have small team. Their team offers Product Design and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Santa Clara, CA
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In Santa Clara, California, Informatics Outsourcing is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They offer Back Office Outsourcing and Custom Software Development.
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Mouth-Wash.co is a software development firm. Their small team is based in San Francisco, California. Their team provides Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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Smart IT Concepts is a custom software development company. The Palo Alto, California-based firm was established in 2009. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Located in San Jose, California and Chandigarh, India, Frisco Web Solutions is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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List of the Top 15 San Francisco Custom Software Development Companies
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Francisco, CA
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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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38.9/40.019.6/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Amsterdam, Netherlands
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36.9/40.019.6/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Francisco, CA
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Mateo, CA
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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37.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, 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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35.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$100,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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36.3/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Mateo, CA
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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