# Brainhub Brainhub Reviews (53), Pricing, Services & Verified Ratings - Premier Verified - 4.9 out of 5 average review rating - 7 connections joined Brainhub's Network [Visit Website](https://brainhub.eu/?utm_source=clutch&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=custom_profile) [Get a Custom Proposal](https://clutch.co/profile/brainhub) **Delivering software in React,Node.js,.NET and AWS.** We're a software engineering company that solves complex technical problems. And we love doing it. In 2024, Brainhub joined forces with STX Next to unlock even greater potential in AI, data engineering, and machine learning. By combining Brainhub’s proven expertise in JS, .NET, and AWS with STX Next’s world-class Python capabilities, we’ve created a powerhouse technology partner ready to help businesses innovate faster and scale smarter. Backed by a 600+ team of top-tier engineers, we’re equipped to solve the most complex challenges, drive breakthrough results, and deliver lasting business impact. All while staying true to our commitment to continuous delivery, business-focused decisions, and uncompromising project governance. Trusted by renowned organizations like **PwC**, **Credit Suisse**, and **National Geographic**, our mission is software delivery excellence through: **Core Principles** - **Continuous Delivery** Short lead times for changes, combined with world-class reliability, availability, and security. - **Business-oriented implementation decisions** **‍** Ensuring decisions are geared toward business impact. - **Rigorous project governance** **‍** Maintaining strict oversight over budget, scope, timeline, and risks to ensure project success. We prioritize **quality over hyper-growth**, maintaining high standards through: - Robust processes - Close collaboration - Regular project reviews At Brainhub, we deliver **consistent value** with a focus on **sustainability** and **mission alignment**. **Comprehensive Expertise** Our team includes: - Software Engineers - Technical Advisors - Software Architects - UI/UX Designers - Delivery Managers - Agile Experts - Cloud Consultants - QA Engineers ## Company Information - Minimum project size: $50,000+ - Hourly rate: $50 - $99 - Number of employees: 50 - 249 - 4 Locations: - Gliwice, Poland (Headquarters) - Miami, FL - London, England - Stockholm, Sweden - Founded in 2015 - 5 languages: English, Spanish, Japanese, German, Polish - 3 timezones: Central European Time (CET), Eastern Standard Time (EST), Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) ## Services, Focus Areas, Industries, and Clients ### Service Lines - 45% Web Development - 35% Cloud Consulting & SI - 20% Enterprise App Modernization ### Focus Areas - Cloud Computing Focus: - 75% AWS Cloud Consulting & Implementation - 25% Azure Cloud Consulting & Implementation - Programming & Scripting: - 75% JavaScript - 25% Typescript - CMS Focus: - 75% Wagtail CMS - 25% WordPress CMS - Application Platforms: - 70% Amazon Application Development Framework - 30% Azure Platform - Frameworks and CMS: - 60% React - 40% React Native - Azure Consulting Services: - 50% Azure AI & Machine Learning - 20% Azure Analytics - 20% Azure Development - 10% Azure DevOps - AWS Consulting Services: - 30% AWS Analytics - 20% AWS DevOps - 20% AWS Development - 20% AWS Machine Learning - 10% AWS Applications ### Industries - 5% Advertising & marketing - 35% Financial services - 20% Medical - 20% Energy & natural resources - 20% Manufacturing ### Clients - 20% Small Business (<$10M) - 60% Midmarket ($10M - $1B) - 20% Enterprise (>$1B) ## Pricing Snapshot Average rating for cost based on this provider's reviews: 4.7 out of 5 **What Clients Have Said** *(This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.)*: Brainhub is perceived as offering good value for cost, with many clients noting their competitive pricing and quality of work. Specific project costs range from $5,700 to over $1 million, depending on the project scale. Clients appreciate their transparency, communication, and flexibility in project management. **Most Common Project Size**: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 41 reviews *(Pricing information for this provider is based on reviews where the project size was available.)* ### Pricing by Service - Custom Software Development: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 20 reviews - Web Development: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 11 reviews - Mobile App Development: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 7 reviews - UX/UI Design: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 5 reviews - IT Staff Augmentation: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 3 reviews - Cloud Consulting & SI: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 1 review - Other Design: $200,000 to $999,999 based on 1 review - API Development: Confidential based on 1 review - Conversion Optimization: Confidential based on 1 review - IoT Development: Confidential based on 1 review - Business Consulting: Confidential based on 1 review - Other IT Consulting and SI: Confidential based on 1 review ### Packages Offered - UX/UI Design Packages — starting at $500/total ## Reviews Clutch investigates each reviewer's identity and work history. 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[Learn More](https://help.clutch.co/en/knowledge/how-clutch-verifies-reviews) ### Brainhub Review Insights Overall Review Rating: 4.9 - Quality: 4.8 - Schedule: 4.8 - Cost: 4.7 - Willing to Refer: 4.9 ### Top Mentions - Communicative (20 mentions) - Timely (15 mentions) - High-quality work (14 mentions) - Proactive (14 mentions) - Flexible (10 mentions) - Team players (9 mentions) - Experienced (8 mentions) - Great project management (8 mentions) - Professional (7 mentions) - Collaborative (6 mentions) - Knowledgeable (5 mentions) - Transparent (5 mentions) - Easy to work with (4 mentions) - Great team (4 mentions) - Unique expertise (4 mentions) - Well-organized projects (4 mentions) - Efficient (3 mentions) - Exceptional performance (3 mentions) - Trustworthy (3 mentions) - Autonomous (2 mentions) ### Review Highlights **High Client Satisfaction and Repeat Business** Many reviews mention high levels of client satisfaction and a willingness to engage Brainhub for future projects. This indicates that Brainhub is successful in meeting client expectations and delivering value. **Positive Feedback on Team's Culture and Attitude** Clients appreciate Brainhub's team culture and attitude, describing them as professional, enthusiastic, and easy to work with. This positive team dynamic contributes to successful collaborations. **Need for Improved Onboarding of New Staff** A few clients have mentioned the need for improved onboarding processes when new team members are introduced to a project. Ensuring a smooth transition could enhance project continuity and maintain quality standards. **Quality of Deliverables and Technical Proficiency** Clients consistently highlight the quality of Brainhub's deliverables, noting their technical proficiency and attention to detail. This results in high client satisfaction and successful project outcomes. **Proactive Problem Solving and Innovation** Brainhub is commended for their proactive problem-solving skills and innovative approach to project challenges. Clients appreciate their willingness to suggest improvements and optimize solutions. **Effective Project Management and Communication** Brainhub is praised for their effective project management and clear communication. They use tools like Slack, Jira, and Google Meet to ensure seamless collaboration and timely delivery of projects. Clients appreciate their proactive approach and transparency in managing projects. **Ability to Scale and Adapt** Several clients noted Brainhub's ability to scale and adapt to project needs, whether it's providing additional resources or adjusting to changing project scopes. This flexibility is a significant advantage for clients who require dynamic support. **Strong Client Relationships and Partnership Approach** Brainhub's approach to building strong relationships with clients is evident in their partnership mentality. Clients feel that Brainhub integrates well with their teams, contributing to a cohesive and productive working environment. **Proven Expertise in React and JavaScript** Brainhub has consistently demonstrated strong expertise in React and JavaScript, which is a recurring theme across multiple reviews. Clients appreciate their deep technical knowledge and ability to deliver high-quality solutions in these technologies, making them a reliable partner for projects requiring these skills. **Challenges with Team Consistency** While Brainhub generally receives positive feedback, a few clients noted challenges with team consistency, particularly when there were changes in personnel. This suggests an area for improvement in maintaining a stable team throughout the project lifecycle. ### Brainhub Reviews #### Staff Augmentation & Software Dev for Accounting Firm (Featured Review) **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, IT Staff Augmentation - Project size: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 - Project length: Apr. 2023 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub provides staff augmentation and software development services for an accounting firm. Brainhub works on front- and backend development using Angular and .NET. Brainhub also works with PostgreSQL. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Managing Director, Accounting Firm - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 10,001+ Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Mar 8, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub complements the client's team. The team has a strict hiring process and provides resources with the required expertise level. Brainhub meets deadlines and holds daily stand-up meetings. Brainhub uses Azure DevOps, Confluence, and Microsoft Teams to collaborate with the client. ""I haven't found more skilled resources than Brainhub's team."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I'm a managing director at an accounting firm that provides tax audit and advisory services. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub?We needed support with the design and implementation of our tax software products. Our in-house team didn't have the overall level of experience required for this enterprise software development project.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?Brainhub provides staff augmentation services for our company. Brainhub works on Angular frontend development and uses .NET for backend development and PostgreSQL for databases. Brainhub also provides mentoring for our in-house development team. What is the team composition?We work with Nina (Project Manager), Matt (Co-Founder & Board Member), a software architect, software developers, a business analyst, and a UI/UX designer. We're about to integrate a QA specialist into the team. How did you come to work with Brainhub?I worked with Brainhub at my previous company and found them initially through a Google search. I was researching whether to use Angular or React for frontend development and came across several opinions from Matt recommending React. I reached out to Matt because we were looking for staff augmentation services, and that's how I met Brainhub. I was looking for developers with experience in specific technologies like PostgreSQL and Angular, and Brainhub ensured to integrate a team of developers that met that criteria. Brainhub's team experience complements our in-house team experience.How much have you invested with them?We've spent over $1 million on this project. What is the status of this engagement?We've been working with Brainhub since April 2023. I worked with Brainhub for five years with my previous employer, and we've been working together for one year at my current company.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?Brainhub provides the resources I require for this project with the required experience level. Our in-house team couldn't develop at the pace required by our stakeholders, so we brought Brainhub's team to support our project and meet our desired timeframe. Our internal team would've taken 3x more time than Brainhub's team, and that's how I got the budget approved for this project.  Every Brainhub teammate I've worked with has greatly contributed to our project. I've never worked with a teammate from Brainhub that doesn't meet our performance requirements. Brainhub is a boutique firm and skilled organization. The team has a rigorous hiring process, and they're very selective. Brainhub only hires about 1% of the professionals they interview. How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint?Brainhub delivers work on time and on budget, and Nina runs our daily stand-up meetings. Brainhub uses Azure DevOps to manage our backlog, Microsoft Teams for chatting, and Confluence for sharing information.What did you find most impressive about them?I've returned to Brainhub several times for different projects and worked with teams of different sizes depending on our business cycle. Other boutique firms charge a lot of money compared to Brainhub, and I haven't found more skilled resources than Brainhub's team. I've worked with on-shore and off-shore developers, and developers from the US are more expensive than developers in Poland, from which I get a lot of quality work. Are there any areas they could improve?I can't think of anything for Brainhub to improve — the fact that I continue to hire the team is the best review I can give. Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?I recommend hiring Brainhub. If I had my own software development shop, Brainhub would be my development team. The team is highly competent and extremely professional. Brainhub has a young team with mature experience beyond what I'd expect from professionals of their age.  --- #### Mobile App Dev & UX/UI Design for Career Networking Company **The Project** - Services: Mobile App Development, UX/UI Design - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: June 2024 - Jan. 2025 **Project Summary**: Brainhub developed a prototype app for a career networking company. The team created UI screens, built an interactive prototype, integrated branding elements, and incorporated feedback to improve the app. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Co-Founder & CEO, ReAnthro - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Aug 8, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub delivered a fully functional, high-fidelity interactive prototype that met all requirements and was ready for investor demonstrations. The team managed the project efficiently, delivered on time, and was highly responsive to feedback. Their transparency and expertise were outstanding. ""What we found most impressive and unique about Brainhub was their exceptional transparency and deep experience in a highly competitive landscape."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Co-Founder & CEO of ReAnthroDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Career Networking App **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brainhub to accomplish?Develop a Prototype **SOLUTION** How did you find Brainhub?Online SearchClutch SiteWhy did you select Brainhub over others?High ratingsGreat culture fitGood value for costCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Brainhub were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.The project involved the conceptualization and development of a high-fidelity prototype for our startup’s career networking application, with the primary objective of showcasing the product vision to potential investors. The collaboration with Brainhub was designed to both refine the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) concept and produce an interactive, visually polished prototype.Phase 1 – Brainstorming & Scope DefinitionDuration: 1 weekActivities:Conducted structured brainstorming sessions with the Brainhub team to explore app functionalities, user flows, and differentiators within the career networking market  Analyzed competitor products and identified opportunities for innovation.Defined the feature set for the MVP, prioritizing elements that would best demonstrate value to investors.Outlined the core user journeys (e.g., profile creation, networking connections, messaging, and job discovery).Established design guidelines, tone, and brand alignment for the prototype.Outcome: A clearly documented MVP scope, including functional specifications, wireframe concepts, and a prioritized development roadmap for the prototype. Phase 2 – Prototype DevelopmentDuration: Following the brainstorming phase until delivery.Activities:Designed high-fidelity UI screens reflecting the finalized MVP concept.Developed an interactive prototype simulating core features and user flows.Integrated branding elements and consistent visual design to reflect the startup’s identity.Created clickable navigation to demonstrate app functionality for investor presentations.Implemented feedback from iterative reviews to refine both the design and user experience.Outcome: A fully functional, interactive prototype ready for investor demonstrations, accurately representing the proposed MVP’s look, feel, and core navigation. The key deliverables for the project included an MVP Scope Document outlining detailed functional and non-functional requirements for the prototype along with prioritized features; a Wireframe Set presenting low-fidelity layouts to illustrate the app’s structure and user flows; High-Fidelity UI Designs showcasing finalized visuals for all key screens in alignment with the brand identity; an Interactive Prototype that was fully clickable and navigable, simulating the MVP’s main features for demonstration purposes; and Design & Development Feedback Logs documenting review sessions and the refinements implemented throughout the process.   **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?The measurable outcomes from the project included the completion of a fully functional, high-fidelity interactive prototype that accurately reflected the agreed MVP scope and was delivered on time and within budget. The prototype successfully incorporated all prioritized features identified during the brainstorming phase, demonstrating clear alignment with the project’s objectives. Additionally, the design achieved full brand consistency across all screens, and iterative feedback rounds resulted in a final version that met 100% of the functional and visual requirements outlined in the MVP scope document. Most importantly, the prototype provided a tangible, investor-ready product demonstration, enabling the startup to effectively communicate its value proposition and vision to potential stakeholders.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?It was a fantastic partnership, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better collaborator. Brainhub demonstrated exceptional project management throughout the engagement, keeping the process organized, transparent, and efficient from start to finish. They consistently delivered all items on or ahead of schedule, ensuring that each milestone was met without compromising quality. Their responsiveness to our needs was outstanding — they actively listened to our feedback, adapted quickly to changes, and went above and beyond to incorporate our ideas while offering valuable suggestions of their own. This proactive, solutions-focused approach made the entire experience seamless and highly productive.What was your primary form of communication with Brainhub?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?What we found most impressive and unique about Brainhub was their exceptional transparency and deep experience in a highly competitive landscape where only the best can truly help you succeed. From the very beginning, they communicated openly about timelines, challenges, and solutions, fostering a level of trust that made collaboration effortless. Coupled with their proven expertise and industry insight, this transparency allowed us to make confident, informed decisions at every stage — a rare combination that set them apart and significantly contributed to the success of our project.  Are there any areas for improvement or something Brainhub could have done differently?No, there are no areas for improvement — everything was truly great. From start to finish, Brainhub’s transparency, combined with their exceptional software development skills and deep expertise in the startup and innovation space, made them outstanding business partners. Their ability to blend technical excellence with a genuine understanding of the startup journey created a seamless, productive, and highly rewarding collaboration.  --- #### Custom Software Development for Consulting Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Apr. - July 2025 **Project Summary**: Brainhub developed a web-based tool for a consulting company. The team was tasked with building the tool for calculating audit samples. The team created the algorithms, input, and output features. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Head of Tax Platform, Hartford Consulting - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jul 3, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub delivered a fully functional tool with a slick interface on time and within budget. The team was flexible and quick to respond to the client. Brainhub genuinely seemed interested in the project and was passionate about what they do. The client was highly satisfied with the collaboration. ""They obviously love what they do and like taking on projects that are a bit different."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Head of Tax Platform of Hartford ConsultingDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Consultancy and Technology for Anti-Financial Crime Regulations (AML/KYC/Ops Tax) **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brainhub to accomplish?Build a web based tool for calculating audit samples **SOLUTION** How did you find Brainhub?Online SearchWhy did you select Brainhub over others?Great culture fitGood value for costCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Brainhub were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Brainhub were given a POC calculation of a very overengineered (regulatory) formula that is required to determine a sample size for certain audits.  We gave them a very high level brief on what the tool needed to do, and left the rest in their hands.  They decided the technologies to use, how to build the algorithms, how to input and output and then showed us.  Works perfectly, needed very little guidance from us to build a slick looking interface. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?They came in on time, on budget, with no outstanding issuesDescribe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Quick to respond to message or to notify us of completion of tasaks/moving on to next items.  Flexible and communicative.What was your primary form of communication with Brainhub?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?They genuinely seemed interested in our not very interesting project, they obviously love what they do and like taking on projects that are a bit different.  We definitely want to work with them on more projects going forwardAre there any areas for improvement or something Brainhub could have done differently?All good from my perspective, it was a small project that shouldn't have caused too many struggles anyway, so definitely a green flag that they didn't create any. --- #### Custom Software Development for Online Marketplace **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: July - Nov. 2024 **Project Summary**: Brainhub developed an MVP of a web app for an online marketplace. The team aimed to allow auditors to find and match with available audits based on their expertise and qualifications. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Audit Technologies Product Manager, BSI - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1,001-5,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — May 8, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub defined the project scope and plan through discovery workshops. The team handled the project effectively and responded to feedback and changes. Overall, the client praised the team's professionalism and collaborative approach, which created a productive and positive environment. ""Working with the Brainhub team was both professional and enjoyable."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Audit Technologies Product Manager of BSIDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.BSI (British Standards Institution) helps orgnaization improve performance and manage risk through the development of stnadards, certifications, auditing, training, and compliance services across various industries. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brainhub to accomplish?To create a functional POC of an application that can help match auditors to available audits. **SOLUTION** How did you find Brainhub?Online SearchWhy did you select Brainhub over others?Great culture fitCompany values alignedHas worked with similar clients within our industry focusHow many teammates from Brainhub were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.The objective of this project was to develop a functional MVP for a custom online marketplace, enabling auditors to find and match with available audits based on their expertise and qualifications. The key deliverable was the design and development of the marketplace web application. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Over the course of the project there were seveal aspects that allowed our team to track project progress:Discovery workshops to define, scope and plan the projectWeekly developer and project management meetings with the BrainHub teamReal-time access to the application for testingContinuous feedback and communicaiton between users testing the application and the BrainHub development teamDescribe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Project scope, timelines, and deliverables were clearly defined at the beginning of the project through a sereis of discovery workshops. Project management was handled effectively throughout the development, ensuring that tight timelines and key objectives were consistently met. Clear planning, regular progress tracking, and strong coordination among team members helped keep the project on schedule. BainHub demonstrated agility by responding quickly and efficiently to user feedback, incorporating necessary changes to improve the application without disrupting overall momentum. What was your primary form of communication with Brainhub?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?Working with the Brainhub team was both professional and enjoyable. Their collaborative approach and strong communication made them feel like a natural extension of the BSI team. The seamless integration of their expertise and commitment created a highly productive and positive working environment throughout the project. Their team is skilled, responsive, and easy to work with. They adapt quickly to feedback, stay on top of deadlines, and really feel like a natural extension of your team. If you're looking for a reliable partner who delivers quality results, BrainHub is a great choice.Are there any areas for improvement or something Brainhub could have done differently?There are no material changes that the BrainHub team could have made to improve their performance—BSI required a high level of guidance throughout the project, and BrainHub proved to be a thoughtful and supportive partner every step of the way. Their expertise and steady guidance were instrumental in navigating the process smoothly and successfully. --- #### Cloud Infrastructure Design & Dev for Financial Services Co **The Project** - Services: Cloud Consulting & SI, Custom Software Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Jan. - Mar. 2025 **Project Summary**: Brainhub helped a financial services company automate their internal processes in the cloud. The team designed the cloud architecture, built the cloud infrastructure, and moved internal scripts and processes.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Managing Director, Financial Services Company - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 12, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to Brainhub’s work, the client could automate and systematize their processes, reducing the human involvement needed for time-sensitive and critical workflows. The team met the deadlines and the budget and was proactive and transparent in their communication. They were also accommodating. ""The ongoing communication was proactive and transparent."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Managing Director of a financial services company Describe what your company does in a single sentence.Financial services company that allows financial advisors to outsource asset management capabilities. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brainhub to accomplish?Automate internal processes in the cloudCreate a more secure and scalable cloud infrastructure for internal processes **SOLUTION** How did you find Brainhub?Online SearchClutch SiteWhy did you select Brainhub over others?High ratingsGreat culture fitHow many teammates from Brainhub were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.We needed expertise to move internal scripts and processes into the cloud and to automate their execution. They helped us design the architecture that fit the projects needs and requirements, executed on building out the infrastructure, consulted with us on how to modify the processes to fit this environment, and conducted knowledge transfers to upskill our team. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Automation and systematizion of our processes. Reducing human involvement needed for time-sensitive and critical workflows.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?The project was effectively managed to fit within the prescribed budget and timeframe. The ongoing communication was proactive and transparent in our async chats and live virtual meetings. These channels allowed us to move quickly and prompty address any issues or questions to keep the project on track.What was your primary form of communication with Brainhub?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?The team and company was open to our needs and flexible to adjust as minor changes happened throughout the project. They consulted with us and gave us multiple options to achieve our goals, while still providing their expert opinion and suggestion based on their experience and our needs. The ongoing communication was excellent and something that can be a big risk to working with new partners.Are there any areas for improvement or something Brainhub could have done differently?Nothing comes to mind, the project was designed and followed appropriately to meet our needs. --- #### Web App Dev & UX/UI Design for Collaboration Platform **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, UX/UI Design, Web Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Oct. 2023 - Sep. 2024 **Project Summary**: Brainhub migrated and developed a web app for a collaboration platform. The team was responsible for maintaining the app, redesigning its UX/UI, and building new features. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 4.5 **The Reviewer** Co-Founder, Collaboration Platform - Industry: Information technology - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Nov 13, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub delivered a performant, scalable web application with improved UX. The team was attentive, prepared, and solution-oriented, showcasing excellent project management skills. Their transparent communication, flexibility, and responsiveness to change impressed the client. ""We could trust them and relied on their recommendations."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Co-Founder of a collaboration platformDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.We are a collaboration platform for the public sector. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brainhub to accomplish?Migration and development of web application **SOLUTION** How did you find Brainhub?ReferralWhy did you select Brainhub over others?High ratingsReferred to meHow many teammates from Brainhub were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Discovery workshop with the whole product team to clarify product vision.Migration of an existing MVP application created in a no-code platform to a more scalable solution.Further application development, including user feedback implementation. Improving existing user flowEntire system rebranding and redesign.Application maintenance.As a product deliverable, we received a new, high-performance, and scalable application, enhanced with new features, optimized for UX, and with new designs implemented in the new branding.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?A new, scalable web application.New designs created and implemented.User flow and UX improved.Design debt resolved.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?We planned the project with Brainhub simply as a rewrite of our application from a no-code platform to a new solution, but our vision evolved over time. We wanted to extend our product with new features and optimize te user experience.  Brainhub managed these changes very effectively and gave us the feeling that they were really in control of the project. All processes, changes, and risks were documented, and the Brainhub team always warned us of the consequences of a given decision so we could choose the best options. The Brainhub team was attentive, prepared, and solution-oriented. We could trust them and relied on their recommendations. Their services were of a high standard, and we didn't have to worry about the delivery itself, which saved us a lot of time.What was your primary form of communication with Brainhub?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?OwnershipTransparent, honest communicationFlexibility and responsiveness to changeControl over project management, time, scope, and budgetAre there any areas for improvement or something Brainhub could have done differently?Nothing in particular. --- #### UI/UX Design & Custom Frontend Dev for Cybersecurity Firm **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, Other IT Consulting and SI, UX/UI Design - Project size: Confidential - Project length: June 2024 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub provides UI/UX design and development services for a cybersecurity firm. They have delivered feedback on the client's prototype front end, built an authentication method, and provided Python support. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** COO, CybrIQ Solutions - Industry: Information technology - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Sep 11, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub has delivered the design and code on time. They have been proactive and transparent in project management, have often provided updates, communicated in detail, and delivered earlier than expected. The team's positive and professional culture and skills have created a joyful collaboration. ""The skill level of their developers, designers, and business analysts has been very impressive."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the COO of CybrIQ SolutionsDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.CynomIQ is the first solution that combines technology and services to help you master continuous cybersecurity posture management. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brainhub to accomplish?Convert CoreUI prototype into a production-ready templateProvide professional design and coding best practices input **SOLUTION** How did you find Brainhub?Referral from CoreUI siteWhy did you select Brainhub over others?Referred to meExcellent Reference CallHow many teammates from Brainhub were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Provide UI/UX design feedback on our current prototype front end (CoreUI/React)Convert our prototype front end into a reuseable template built to production-ready standardsBuild authentication method for platform login (originally JWT, converted to AD SSO)Provide UI/UX design and code for product analytic dashboardsProvide Python support for back-end API creation **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Design and code deliveryDescribe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Very proactive and transparent project managementWe used their recommended tool set (Atlassian) as they are doing most of the workCompletely transparent and frequently updated budget projectionsFrequent and detailed communications with our team to clarify requirementsIn general work was delivered not just on-time but earlier than expectedWhat was your primary form of communication with Brainhub?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?Their company culture is very positive and professional We feel like they are truly a part of our team and have our best interests in mindOur team very much enjoys interacting and collaborating with entire Brainhub teamThe skill level of their developers, designers, and business analysts have been very impressiveAre there any areas for improvement or something Brainhub could have done differently?Nothing. It has been an impressive partnership over the past three months. --- #### Staff Augmentation & Software Dev for Accounting Firm **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, IT Staff Augmentation - Project size: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 - Project length: Apr. 2023 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub provides staff augmentation and software development services for an accounting firm. Brainhub works on front- and backend development using Angular and .NET. Brainhub also works with PostgreSQL. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Managing Director, Accounting Firm - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 10,001+ Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Mar 8, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub complements the client's team. The team has a strict hiring process and provides resources with the required expertise level. Brainhub meets deadlines and holds daily stand-up meetings. Brainhub uses Azure DevOps, Confluence, and Microsoft Teams to collaborate with the client. ""I haven't found more skilled resources than Brainhub's team."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I'm a managing director at an accounting firm that provides tax audit and advisory services. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub?We needed support with the design and implementation of our tax software products. Our in-house team didn't have the overall level of experience required for this enterprise software development project.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?Brainhub provides staff augmentation services for our company. Brainhub works on Angular frontend development and uses .NET for backend development and PostgreSQL for databases. Brainhub also provides mentoring for our in-house development team. What is the team composition?We work with Nina (Project Manager), Matt (Co-Founder & Board Member), a software architect, software developers, a business analyst, and a UI/UX designer. We're about to integrate a QA specialist into the team. How did you come to work with Brainhub?I worked with Brainhub at my previous company and found them initially through a Google search. I was researching whether to use Angular or React for frontend development and came across several opinions from Matt recommending React. I reached out to Matt because we were looking for staff augmentation services, and that's how I met Brainhub. I was looking for developers with experience in specific technologies like PostgreSQL and Angular, and Brainhub ensured to integrate a team of developers that met that criteria. Brainhub's team experience complements our in-house team experience.How much have you invested with them?We've spent over $1 million on this project. What is the status of this engagement?We've been working with Brainhub since April 2023. I worked with Brainhub for five years with my previous employer, and we've been working together for one year at my current company.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?Brainhub provides the resources I require for this project with the required experience level. Our in-house team couldn't develop at the pace required by our stakeholders, so we brought Brainhub's team to support our project and meet our desired timeframe. Our internal team would've taken 3x more time than Brainhub's team, and that's how I got the budget approved for this project.  Every Brainhub teammate I've worked with has greatly contributed to our project. I've never worked with a teammate from Brainhub that doesn't meet our performance requirements. Brainhub is a boutique firm and skilled organization. The team has a rigorous hiring process, and they're very selective. Brainhub only hires about 1% of the professionals they interview. How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint?Brainhub delivers work on time and on budget, and Nina runs our daily stand-up meetings. Brainhub uses Azure DevOps to manage our backlog, Microsoft Teams for chatting, and Confluence for sharing information.What did you find most impressive about them?I've returned to Brainhub several times for different projects and worked with teams of different sizes depending on our business cycle. Other boutique firms charge a lot of money compared to Brainhub, and I haven't found more skilled resources than Brainhub's team. I've worked with on-shore and off-shore developers, and developers from the US are more expensive than developers in Poland, from which I get a lot of quality work. Are there any areas they could improve?I can't think of anything for Brainhub to improve — the fact that I continue to hire the team is the best review I can give. Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?I recommend hiring Brainhub. If I had my own software development shop, Brainhub would be my development team. The team is highly competent and extremely professional. Brainhub has a young team with mature experience beyond what I'd expect from professionals of their age.  --- #### Platform Enhancement & Dev for HR Company **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: July 2022 - Aug. 2023 **Project Summary**: An HR platform company hired Brainhub to enhance their web app by deploying functionalities within their CRM. The goal was to elevate the client's platform and existing product to meet their evolving HR needs. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, Software Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Oct 24, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to Brainhub, the client successfully launched their enhanced platform. There were few bugs that appeared, showcasing the team's meticulous testing and QA processes. Their project management approach was structured and effective. Moreover, their expertise in JavaScript was also commendable.  ""One of the most impressive aspects was the speed at which they delivered results."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the CEO of a software companyDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.All-in-one HR platform that helps HR departments around the world work smarter. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brainhub to accomplish?We engaged Brainhub with a specific goal in mind: to enhance our web application by implementing crucial functionalities within our CRM module. Our objective was to improve our existing product and elevate its capabilities. This goal stemmed from our desire to not only enhance the UX but also to equip our platform with cutting-edge capabilities that would set it apart in the competitive HR software landscape. We sought to leverage Brainhub's expertise to elevate our existing product, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of HR departments worldwide. This collaboration was a strategic move to fortify our position as an industry leader by providing a comprehensive and seamlessly integrated solution for HR professionals. We were confident that Brainhub's technical proficiency was precisely what we needed to achieve this ambitious milestone. Their involvement was instrumental in pushing the boundaries of what our platform could offer, ultimately providing a more robust and sophisticated tool for HR departments globally. **SOLUTION** How did you find Brainhub?ReferralWhy did you select Brainhub over others?High ratingsClose to my geographic locationGreat culture fitReferred to meHow many teammates from Brainhub were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Brainhub's contribution to our project was marked by a creditable level of technical proficiency and a proactive approach. Their team, composed of three skilled developers and a dedicated QA Engineer, seamlessly integrated into our Scrum teams. This integration extended across various aspects of the project, including planning meetings, daily communication channels, retrospectives, and the actual development tasks. One distinguishing factor that sets Brainhub apart is their strategic mindset. They consistently provided valuable insights and recommendations throughout the entirety of our collaboration. This encompassed critical areas such as revising the project roadmap, streamlining feature deployment, and optimizing our overall development process. This guidance significantly expedited our iteration cycles, allowing us to deliver thoroughly tested updates in a timely manner. Furthermore, Brainhub showcased remarkable adaptability. They adeptly translated our design concepts into functional features, seamlessly incorporating them into our existing product. This versatility was particularly evident in their ability to develop key functionalities from the ground up, demonstrating a high level of technical prowess. Brainhub's involvement was instrumental in achieving the objectives set forth for our HR platform. Their technical expertise, coupled with their collaborative and adaptable approach, played a pivotal role in the success of our product. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?The project with Brainhub brought concrete and favorable outcomes. We successfully deployed the first version with enhanced functionalities in our CRM module. This milestone was achieved with a strikingly low incidence of bugs, showcasing the meticulous testing and QA processes put in place. The initial feedback from our users has been positive, affirming the effectiveness of the implemented upgrades. This response not only validates our decision to collaborate with Brainhub but also indicates a promising trajectory for the continued development and refinement of our HR platform. These outcomes mark a significant step forward in the evolution of our product, setting a solid foundation for future enhancements and refinements.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Brainhub's project management approach was structured and effective. We held weekly planning sessions via Google Meet, providing an opportunity to review progress, address significant issues, and prioritize tasks for the forthcoming week. This regular cadence of meetings ensured everyone was aligned and updated on project developments. For day-to-day communication and task management, we utilized Slack and Jira, respectively. This combination allowed for seamless and organized collaboration. Tasks were tracked, discussed, and resolved efficiently within the Jira platform, while Slack served as an immediate channel for any quick queries or updates.What was your primary form of communication with Brainhub?Virtual MeetingWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?JavaScript Expertise: Their proficiency in JavaScript was a notable asset. It significantly contributed to the successful execution of the project, particularly in the development of key functionalities. Good Communication Skills in English: Effective communication is crucial in any collaborative project, and Brainhub demonstrated commendable proficiency in English. This ensured that ideas, feedback, and instructions were conveyed clearly and accurately. Swift Results: One of the most impressive aspects was the speed at which they delivered results. Within just two weeks of initiating our collaboration, Brainhub’s team submitted their first pull request. This demonstrated their agility and efficiency in driving the project forward.Are there any areas for improvement or something Brainhub could have done differently?Nothing worth noting. --- #### Custom Software Development for Podcast Software Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: July 2023 **Project Summary**: Brainhub provided custom software development for a podcast software company. The team was responsible for hosting, open-source development, frontend design, and Github/Gitlab implementation. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Product VP, Podcast Software Firm - Industry: Media - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Sep 7, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub completed the project on time, thanks to their organized and communicative approach. The team was also highly responsive, and internal stakeholders were particularly impressed with the service provider's work ethic. ""The team was very responsive and great at keeping track of the project's scope."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the VP, Product of a media companyDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Podcast analytics software **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brainhub to accomplish?Technical planning and research for additional product offering **SOLUTION** How did you find Brainhub?ReferralWhy did you select Brainhub over others?Pricing fit our budgetGreat culture fitGood value for costReferred to meHow many teammates from Brainhub were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Our team hired Brainhub to do initial set up for developing a new product offering from our company. Deliverables: Using the available scripts on the open source platform to deploy the project to Cloudflare Customize it with our domain name Setup CI/CD (already done on the OS version) on Github/Gitlab Setup staging and production environmentHost it on a scalable hosting platform and password protect frontend access.Add error-monitoring in place Add system logging in place Most important - document all parts of the code, excluding the tests. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?The project was completed on time. The Brainhub team was very organized and communicative. Even though we were in different time zones, that didn't cause any issues for their work. All developments were well documented. We enjoyed working with them!Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Project was delivered on time. The team was very responsive and great at keeping track of the project's scope. Daily updates were provided.What was your primary form of communication with Brainhub?Virtual MeetingWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?Very easy to work with! Asked lots of questions and was able to get the job done efficiently.Are there any areas for improvement or something Brainhub could have done differently?There was nothing they needed to improve on. --- #### UI/UX Web Design Evaluation for Research Consulting Company **The Project** - Services: UX/UI Design - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Apr. - May 2023 **Project Summary**: Brainhub evaluated a research consulting company's website UI/UX design and performed a heuristic evaluation. Brainhub evaluated the site's clarity and delivered a report with findings and recommendations. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 4.5 **The Reviewer** Former Marketing Manager, Research Consulting Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Aug 9, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub delivered a roadmap for website improvements and a report with 100 pages. The report yielded 36 issues that the client was able to address and fix. Brainhub had effective project management — they consistently met deadlines and had a seamless collaboration with the client through Miro. ""Their collaborative and approachable manner made them a pleasure to work with."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the former Marketing Manager of a research consulting companyDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.We are a progressive, strategic and innovative company that provides full-service research, engagement & fundraising tools and strategies. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brainhub to accomplish?Evaluating and improving the user experience by identifying usability issues and recommending design enhancements **SOLUTION** How did you find Brainhub?ReferralOtherWhy did you select Brainhub over others?Referred to meHow many teammates from Brainhub were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.A Brainhub UX designer reviewed our website and performed a Heuristic Usability Evaluation, analyzing the website's Language, Priority, Universality and Visual Clarity. Everything that can be seen and experienced on the website was evaluated across these five general categories. The end product was a report with the findings and recommendations. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Brainhub's heuristic evaluation of our site yielded 36 issues that we were able to action to improve our site's usability. We are eager to see how this affects the user journey once the site is launched.The result of the project was a roadmap for website improvements. We received a 100-page report, which listed the issues along with explanations of why each particular issue is important and proposals for fixing them. The report also included specific suggestions for A/B testing and estimations of the issues and solutions in terms of their impact on business objectives.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Brainhub's project management was proficient. The team consistently met deadlines and their communication was clear and effective. Their collaborative and approachable manner made them a pleasure to work with.What was your primary form of communication with Brainhub?Email or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?What stood out as unique about Brainhub was their use of Miro boards. This approach fostered seamless collaboration and enabled efficient brainstorming, organization, and visualization of ideas.Are there any areas for improvement or something Brainhub could have done differently?Brainhub met our expectations for this project, and there are no obvious areas of improvement for the scope of work they did for us. --- #### Custom Software Dev Staff Augmentation for FinTech Company **The Project** - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Oct. 2022 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub provides development staff augmentation for a fintech company. Brainhub provides a small team of React and Node.js developers who support a project for an end customer.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Executive, FinTech Company - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jun 5, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub’s developers have the skills the client needs, pick things up quickly, and move the project forward. The team excels at project management and effective communication through email and video conferencing. They’re also flexible, adjusting the team size as needed with competent resources. "“The team is really good; everyone we’ve worked with has been competent.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I am an executive at a fintech company located in the UK. We build financial modeling software for financial institutions. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub?We use Brainhub for additional development. We have our own internal development teams but have various products and wanted short-term resources to help us with those. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Brainhub provides a small React and Node.js development team to help us deliver a project to an end customer.What is the team composition?We’ve worked with a delivery and project manager and developers from Brainhub. How did you come to work with Brainhub?I believe I found them on Clutch. How much have you invested in them?We spend about €50,000 (approximately $54,000 USD) a month. What is the status of this engagement?The engagement began in October 2022 and is ongoing, with 3–4 months to go. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?We measure Brainhub’s success by whether the developers have the skills and expertise we need, whether they pick things up quickly, and whether they drive the project forward. Brainhub has met these benchmarks, so our engagement has been successful so far. How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint?They’re good at project management and can provide additional resources if we need them. At the same time, we don’t have any resources we don’t need. Overall, Brainhub has been very flexible and has good communication through email and video conferencing. What did you find most impressive about them?I’m most impressed with Brainhub’s flexibility and ability to deliver. The team is really good; everyone we’ve worked with has been competent. Are there any areas they could improve?We haven’t been unhappy with anything — Brainhub has been great.  --- #### Custom Software Dev for Marketing Technology Startup **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Sep. 2022 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub executes custom software development for a marketing technology startup. They've used Node.js and React Native to build the SaaS product's backend. The application integrates with other databases. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Co-Founder & CEO, SaaS Startup - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Mar 21, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: The app has 180 users, and there have been no bugs or crashes, thanks to Brainhub's efforts. The organized and detail-oriented team has taken the time to understand the project to ensure its success. They've reacted well to delays on the client's end. They're prompt and meet daily via Google Meet. ""They take the time to learn the purpose of every feature so that they can do the best job."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the co-founder and CEO of a startup that develops marketing technology products. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub? We needed their team’s expertise to help develop the backend of our software solution. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? In the beginning, we had a discovery phase where the Brainhub team learned about our product. We shared our goals, the audience we were trying to reach, and our value proposition. We provided UI mockups and a prototype. We gave them our requirements for the database structure and entity relationships. After that, they prepared the boilerplate of the technology on the AWS cloud and started developing it according to our tickets.  They’ve created a SaaS product using Node.js that connects with databases and customer listings from other platforms. The tool generates automated digital campaigns and integrates with advertising platforms. There’s a mobile application written in React Native, a dashboard, and a settings panel. What is the team composition? There are two senior developers working on the project. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent $150,000. What is the status of this engagement? We’ve been working together since September 2022, and we’re still in an active contract. How did you come to work with Brainhub? We researched companies that provided software development at a high level. We had 10 candidates and disqualified those based in Ukraine due to the instability resulting from the Russian Invasion. From the remaining six, Brainhub seemed like the best fit for us; they appeared to be detailed. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? The app already has 180 users, and, amazingly, there have  been no crashes or bugs. The code is very organized and well-structured. Brainhub’s support has impacted our company in a positive way. After several months, we were able to successfully launch our product. How did the company perform from a project management standpoint? They estimate how long each task will take in Jira, and they meet the deadlines. If they don’t, we help them catch up, but generally, they deliver features on time. None of the delays have been Brainhub’s fault; we’ve had to submit extra tickets as a result of change requests from our marketing department and other unplanned factors have come up that always occur when launching a product. Everything is well-documented. Documentation can cause tasks to take longer than expected, but I think it’ll be worth it in the future. We host morning calls on Google Meet. What did you find most impressive about them? They want to fully understand the project; they take the time to learn the purpose of every feature so that they can do the best job. I think that’s unique. Other agencies sometimes make mistakes because they don’t understand what they’re developing. This can cause a need to restructure, but this hasn’t happened with Brainhub. Are there any areas they could improve? No, we’ve had retrospectives, but there’s nothing major I’d change. Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs? Provide as many written details as you can. --- #### Custom Software Dev for Software Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Jan. 2022 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub works alongside a software company's in-house team to provide full stack development for a B2B SaaS developer platform. This includes using React, TypeScript, NodeJS, Lambdas, Cloudfront, and Kinesis. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Executive, Software Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 14, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to Brainhub, the client's product is experiencing significant traction and growing swiftly. The team utilizes an agile methodology, delivering all outputs on time and with high quality. Their company culture and collaborative approach are commendable. ""Functionality was not only delivered regularly on time but also at a high level of quality."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am an executive at a software companyDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Cello is a User-led Growth platform for amplifying word-of-mouth for B2B SaaS. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brainhub to accomplish?Development of our platform, user experience and services **SOLUTION** How did you find Brainhub?ReferralWhy did you select Brainhub over others?High ratingsClose to my geographic locationPricing fits our budgetGreat culture fitCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Brainhub were assigned to this project?6-10 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Brainhub worked along in-house teams to provide full stack development for a B2B SaaS developer platform that customers embed into their own products. The product uses React, TypeScript, NodeJS and is built on AWS cloud services using S3, Lambdas, Cloudfront, Docker, Kinesis, DynamoDB. Additionally, the platform is built as 'infrastructure as code' CI/CD from the ground up using Terraform and automated unit and E2E testing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Our product is now seeing significant traction and growing quickly. To achieve this we delivered regular weekly releases that allowed us to quickly iterate on our product offering through close collaboration with customers, both in terms of functionality and scaling.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Our teams collaborated through a fully agile process that allowed for rapid, weekly releases using Kanban to deliver continuous value to our customers. Functionality was not only delivered regularly on time but also at a high level of quality. Additionally, we have an experienced team and Brainhub was always responsive in providing an overall process that met our needs and high bar for quality and continuous improvement.What was your primary form of communication with Brainhub?Virtual MeetingWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?Brainhub injected a high level of energy and its own company culture to the project, which helped in building a strong partnership delivering our unique product offering from an early stage. This allowed our teams to work together with a high level of trust through close collaboration on every aspect of our product and execute as a single team.Are there any areas for improvement or something Brainhub could have done differently?While Brainhub provided resources and processes that allowed us to hit the ground running, we eventually were able to streamline some processes of these based on our own experiences a few months down the road. Nothing significant here, but perhaps we could have taken some of these steps earlier on. --- #### Custom Software Dev for Entertainment Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: June 2022 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub acts as a part of the development team for an entertainment company, focusing on their video game’s desktop launcher. They handle tasks related to the product using Electron, React, and Node.js. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Producer, Entertainment Company - Industry: Arts, entertainment & music - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jan 12, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub has delivered quality work with no major flaws, and they’ve met the client’s expectations. The team is communicative and collaborative, and they work at a good pace. Moreover, they take ownership of their work and participate in the technical design process as an active part of the team. "“The quality of Brainhub’s developers is very high, and they know how to take ownership of their work.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m a producer at an entertainment company that has a video game. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub? Most games these days require a launcher system to initiate, so we needed someone to help us develop our game’s desktop launcher. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Brainhub is in charge of our desktop launcher development needs. When they joined, the product was already in place, so we provided them with all of our existing documentation. Ours is an ongoing project with no end date, so they basically work as our development team, handling the tasks and projects within the scope of that product. Our launcher executes our game on desktop devices and pushes updates. We update our game regularly, so this product notices when there’s an update and patches the game for the user. Additionally, it helps us communicate news to those users. As for the technology stack, Brainhub uses Electron, React, and Node.js to develop our launcher continuously. What is the team composition? We work with two software developers from Brainhub. How did you come to work with Brainhub? I had worked with Brainhub before at another company, so I was already familiar with the developers and their skill sets. I also had a good rapport and sense of trust with them, so when our needs arose for this project, they were the first ones we went to to see if they could fit our needs. It turned out that they did, so we hired them. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together around June 2022, and our engagement is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  We measure the success of our engagement by the number of rollbacks needed after our releases and whether Brainhub finishes their tasks on time. Thus far, everything has gone well; we haven’t experienced significant issues requiring major rollbacks, and Brainhub has delivered as expected. How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint? Brainhub has fulfilled our expectations regarding their work pace and communication. The project management is handled entirely in-house, so Brainhub’s resources aren’t directly responsible for that. We communicate via email and biweekly calls, and we collaborate daily with their developers. What did you find most impressive about them? The quality of Brainhub’s developers is very high, and they know how to take ownership of their work. Their resources don’t simply deliver upon requirements; they’re active participants in the technical design process. Are there any areas they could improve? No. I’m satisfied with Brainhub so far. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Trust them with technical ownership. They have great ideas, so if you let them share those ideas and participate in the technical design process, you’ll get better results. --- #### UX Design for Recruitment Marketing Agency **The Project** - Services: UX/UI Design - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Feb. - Apr. 2022 **Project Summary**: Brainhub provided UX design for a recruitment marketing agency. The team conducted a strategy workshop, comprehensive system analysis, and UX audit, recommending solutions and implementing changes.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CTO, Recruitment Marketing Agency - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Nov 30, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub seamlessly completed all tasks without delays, enabling the company to continue the project according to plan. The team transparently communicated and managed the collaboration, keeping everyone informed on the progress. Overall, their business knowledge and flexibility stood out.  ""They made sure that each functionality implemented had business value."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. CTO of recruitment marketing agency **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub? We hired Brainhub to conduct a UX audit and implement changes to the application to improve the ease of use of our system. Ease of use is one of the main values that our application must have. We knew that our app still had confusing points for users. The aim of the audit was to find them and implement solutions to optimize the time users spend at these points and ultimately reduce the user churn rate. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? We wanted a company that has the resources of UX Designers and Web Developers. We created a list of 4 companies with whom we started discussions. We chose Brainhub because of its business approach to executing projects Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project. We started our cooperation with a strategy workshop. We wanted Brainhub to understand the needs of our system users. The next step was a comprehensive analysis of our system in terms of the usability of our application. The goal of the analysis was to find points of user leaks and confusing points, which were characterized by, among other things, too much time spent on a particular tab and a high rate of return to the previous tab. During the audit, we were in constant contact with Brainhub so that we were on the same page. We were impressed that Brainhub was able to list multiple recommendations in a short period of time, with a prioritization of each recommendation and the projected impact on the churn rate of our app users. It was the perfect introduction to the entire project, which defined the project's implementation plan. We then moved on to the development phase. The project was carried out smoothly, with no delays. We are very satisfied with the process of carrying out the project and the quality of the final product How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions? In the initial phase of the project, the team consisted of two UX designers. Their influence in the initial phase of the project was crucial, as they defined the plan and the tasks needed for the implementation phase of the project. Two JavaScript developers and a scrum master joined the team in the development phase. The project also involved a Technical Advisor and a Business Analyst. This selection of the team guaranteed smooth implementation of the project. Each successive functionality implemented by the developers had a business basis. In other words, both the project team and we were on the same page. Each of us knew what the functionality was supposed to contribute to the final product **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? The project had no delays. We are very satisfied with the final result. We appreciate the fact that Brainhub paid great attention to the business functionality of the proposed solutions. As a result, we believe the implemented functionalities have a business basis, which should increase customer satisfaction with our product. Unfortunately, it is too early to assess with certainty the impact of the new functionalities on user satisfaction. However, we expect increases in metrics such as NPS. The lack of project delays has allowed us to continue developing the product as planned How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? We met with the team once a week for a planning meeting, during which they showed us the results of their work. There was an atmosphere of transparency and we were fully informed about the progress of the project. The project was well scheduled. We had direct contact with every member of the team. Each sprint brought the implementation of new functionality that was usable and had business value. In addition, the project team was flexible and open to our suggestions. I appreciate Brainhub employees for their business knowledge. We spent a lot of time in discussions and workshops.They made sure that each functionality implemented had business value. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? I was impressed by the business approach to the project. Brainhub did not wait for the tasks we gave them but had a huge influence on feature planning. You can see that Brainhub has a lot of experience and a lot of business knowledge. Because of this, they didn't just focus on making sure we implemented a new feature, but also that each feature had business value. All that Brainhub proposed were designed with end-users in mind. A large number of consultations and workshops made it possible to develop a good model of cooperation and design an optimal product. We are very satisfied with the cooperation with Brainhub. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? - --- #### Mobile App Dev & Maintenance for Fashion Media Company **The Project** - Services: Mobile App Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Sep. 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub provides mobile app development for a fashion media company. They’ve rebuilt an iOS mobile app, relaunched it, and built a roadmap of new features. Currently, they provide maintenance for the app. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Senior Product Manager, The Business of Fashion - Industry: Media - Client size: 501-1,000 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Sep 9, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: The app’s features perform well and are 99.9% bug-free. Brainhub has resolved all the issues with the previous app and is very proactive about fixing minor bugs. The team excels at communicating, collaborating, and meeting deadlines. Their personable approach and their high-quality work stand out. "“The team has been great at achieving our goals.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m a senior product manager at a fashion media company. We specialize in journalism about the fashion industry. My role involves looking after our mobile app, which is a tool for our subscribers to engage with our content.  The app’s content includes members-only articles and briefings which educate our members on the history of the fashion industry and about what’s happening in relevant events today. The app also helps them with their careers in the fashion industry, whether they’re students starting out or CEOs of large corporations. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub? We hired Brainhub for mobile app development. From working with various partners in the past, we knew that looking at mobile app development specifically and not in lots of areas of development would be beneficial for us. We wanted to get our app to a good place technically and have that expertise to ensure our app would be an industry leader. Although we’re in a great place in our industry because there aren’t many competitors that have their own mobile apps, we wanted to ensure that ours was great and that we could service the needs of our users. Our internal team had done some work moving our website to a better technical place, so our mobile app had to follow suit. We needed someone with that expertise in building the platform away from a native experience and could own that and work themselves without us having to work on both our website and our mobile app simultaneously. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Brainhub provides us with mobile app development. Since our internal developers had worked on the mobile app, we had the foundations already in place at the start. We used to have a native mobile app built with Swift, but we decided to move away from that to align with how our website is built. Initially, we provided documentation on what we had previously built, and Brainhub helped us take the project forward.  At the start of the engagement, the project was 70% of the way complete, and the team helped us complete it. They rebuilt the mobile app, making sure the development was done correctly. The team has helped us release the new version. Due to our client base, the team has only developed an iOS app for us. Since the new version was released, we've worked with Brainhub on building a roadmap of new features to ensure the app is technically sustainable and crash-free. We've scaled down the app's development over the last couple of months, and the team is now focused on maintenance. They help us ensure the app is sustainable for the future.  How did you come to work with Brainhub? I believe they reached out to us in an email, though I'm not 100% sure.  What is the status of this engagement? We started working with them in September 2021, and they released the new version of the app in November 2021. Our engagement is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Since we were working with a critical release at the start, our first measure of success was getting the mobile app out and making sure our features were performative and without bugs or issues. The app’s features are super performative and 99.9% crash-free, which is all down to Brainhub.  Before working with them, our previous native app had bugs due to the development we’d done on the website, and Brainhub resolved all of those issues. Whenever we release a new version, we get worried that there might be an issue that creeps in even when we’ve tested it thoroughly. However, that’s never happened with Brainhub. The team has been great at achieving our goals; thanks to them, we have a well-performing mobile app. Although there have been small bugs, that happens with any development work, and they’ve jumped on those issues really quickly without waiting for us to identify them. How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint? They’re excellent at communication and meeting our deadlines. Specifically, their developers are great at communicating. The team is collaborative and super friendly — they’re a pleasure to work with. What did you find most impressive about them? When working with third parties, sometimes engagements can be contractually-based agreements without emotion or friendship even though we speak daily. With Brainhub, this is different. Moreover, I’m impressed with their quality of work and ability to meet deadlines, which they’re great at. They’re organized and super collaborative, which enables them to achieve our timelines.  Are there any areas they could improve? We’ve had such a great relationship that it’s hard to identify something they need to improve. Instead of improvements, they should keep doing what they’re doing;  being as collaborative as possible, speaking up, giving their opinions, and keeping up their great ways of communication. Do you have any advice for potential customers? My advice would be to treat your work with Brainhub as a collaboration. They’re such a collaborative company that offers so much great insight that it would be a disservice to your own company if you don’t jump in and explore that partnership as much as possible. Asking for their advice and getting their insights and input on your product roadmap would also be beneficial. We learned early on when scaling down our app development that Brainhub works in a project-based way, so they don’t really have contracts on retainers. For example, we explored having one developer working with us for a couple of hours a week to fix bugs or do small iterations to our mobile app, but they don’t work that way. Be aware of that, and make sure that you’re happy with a project-based approach so that it’s more of a collaboration rather than a contract. --- #### UI Design & Dev for Crowdshipping App **The Project** - Services: Mobile App Development, UX/UI Design - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Jan. - Dec. 2021 **Project Summary**: Brainhub designed and developed the UI of a cross-platform mobile app for crowdshipping. They also implemented an analytics solution to gather data related to customer usage for future improvements. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Co-Founder, Crowdshipping App - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jul 11, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub delivered a very simple UI that users could intuitively understand without prior knowledge. The team was knowledgeable and responsive to timelines and milestones, and they set a very frequent communication cadence. Additionally, they offered a very personable and collaborative approach. "“Brainhub has a lot of experience and a very strong team.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the co-founder of a startup developing a crowdshipping app. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub? We were developing our mobile app for iOS and Android, and we needed help with its UI. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Brainhub helped us design and develop the UI of our app. Their main goal was to make it simple and easy to use — they’re very experienced in those kinds of projects. Additionally, they integrated a smart analytics solution to help us determine the customer's needs. It is a crowdshipping app that works similarly to a car sharing app but for packages. Users can send things from one place to another using our solution. What is the team composition? We worked with a full team of around 10 people, including a project lead, four iOS developers, four Android developers, and a scrum master responsible for all the agile development process. This person also took care of the sprint cycles. How much have you invested in them? We spent around $100,000. What is the status of this engagement? We worked with Brainhub from January–December 2021. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Brainhub delivered a user-friendly interface, and our first impression was that users already knew the app's features without a manual, which speaks volumes about how simple it is. How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint? Brainhub was really agile, and they were very responsive to the timelines and milestones we established. Throughout the project, we had scheduled agile meetings, as well as daily sync-in meetings. We also had some meetings to overview the project, see what was good and bad, and see what we could improve in the future. We used Trello and Jira to manage the project and Slack for communication. What did you find most impressive about them? Brainhub has a lot of experience and a very strong team. Additionally, they offered a very personal experience, as opposed to larger development companies. They asked us very specific questions strongly related to our requirements, and they worked collaboratively with us and not for us, which was great. Are there any areas they could improve? No. They even provided us with recommendations for us based on their experience and knowledge, which was really helpful. Do you have any advice for potential customers? I strongly recommend working with Brainhub. --- #### Custom Software Dev for E-Health Platform **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Mar. 2022 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub provides web development services for an e-health platform. They’ve built the desktop application based on the legacy project and using an Electron framework. **Review Rating**: 4.0 - Quality: 4.0 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 3.0 - Willing to Refer: 4.0 **The Reviewer** Engineer Manager, E-Health Platform - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1,001-5,000 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jun 30, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: The client is pretty satisfied with Brainhub. They’ve improved the legacy code, and the team is efficient, prompt, and highly skilled. They stand out from others due to their expertise with Electron. Project management is good; they complete tasks seamlessly and use Slack, Google Meet, and Jira. "“The engagement has been great. They onboard quickly and are efficient.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the engineering manager for the mobile and desktop applications of an e-health platform. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub? We needed help with the development of our desktop application. We didn’t have any knowledge about it. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Brainhub has helped with the development of our desktop application. They’ve used the Electron framework. They initially took the legacy project to improve it. What is the team composition? We have a project manager as the bridge between two developers and us. How did you come to work with Brainhub? They were already working with us when I started working here. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent €100,000 (approximately $104,000 USD). What is the status of this engagement? We started working together in March 2022, and our relationship is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? The engagement has been great. They onboard quickly and are efficient. Moreover, they’ve improved the legacy code. How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint? Project management is good. We give them tasks every week, and they complete them seamlessly. We communicate via Slack and Google Meet and use Jira for project management. What did you find most impressive about them? They know Electron. It’s hard to find developers who do, and their developers are excellent. Are there any areas they could improve? They could be more involved in the project. Do you have any advice for potential customers? You can work with them without any problems. --- #### Frontend Web Development for Wealth Management Platform **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: May 2021 - Apr. 2022 **Project Summary**: Brainhub provided frontend development for a wealth management platform. They were embedded in the client’s in-house Scrum teams and used React, Redux, and TypeScript. The team also helped implement Cypress. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Head of Delivery DACH & Italy, Wealth Management Platform - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 1,001-5,000 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jun 22, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: The client was happy with Brainhub’s work and customer service. The team communicated effectively through weekly check-ins and provided valuable feedback throughout the process. Their proactive approach and excellent teamwork also stood out and contributed to the engagement’s success. "“Brainhub was very engaged and provided the best service possible.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the head of delivery for DACH and Italy for a wealth management platform solution. We’re a utility provider and provide services to banks, insurances and asset managers. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub? We hired them to do frontend development for projects in Germany and Italy. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Brainhub did frontend development on a website using React, Redux, and TypeScript. We had created the wireframes with the design team and had our own developers. About 8 developers from Brainhub joined our individual Scrum teams. They participated in planning meetings, daily calls, retrospectives, and development.   Additionally, they supported us in implementing a test automation framework called Cypress, helping us set it up. After the initial setup, the project team took over the framework. What is the team composition? We worked with an account manager and about eight frontend developers from Brainhub. How did you come to work with Brainhub? I found them on Google while looking for a company who provides staff augmentation for top notch React developers. When searching on Google, Brainhub showed up in the top 10 results and through the entire vendor selection process. they presented themselves very professional. Although we issued an RFP to look at alternatives, Brainhub was the clear winner. How much have you invested with them? We spent roughly £500,000 (approximately $613,000 USD). What is the status of this engagement? The project lasted from May 2021–April 2022. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  Brainhub was very engaged and provided the best service possible. How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint? We had weekly check-ins through Google Meet, and they addressed any performance issues we found. They also shared very good feedback when they felt we were missing something or that something could be improved. I could raise issues with them when needed, too. Overall, the experience was very positive.  What did you find most impressive about them? Brainhub was very proactive and acted as a cohesive company instead of a group of individual contractors. They worked together and really took care of their people. Additionally, we appreciated that they had a key person managing the project who wanted to ensure they were providing the best results possible.  Are there any areas they could improve? No, they were excellent.  Do you have any advice for potential customers? My advice is to be really clear in regards to what you want. Brainhub will tell you if you’re not explaining what you need with enough clarity because they want to be successful. --- #### Custom Software Development for B2B SaaS Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Jan. 2022 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub provides support as a  B2B SaaS company’s engineering department. They work on custom software development and continue to extend the project as required. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, B2B SaaS Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Apr 27, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Despite not having an internal engineering team, the client has been evaluated as a $12 million-dollar company, which is thanks to Brainhub’s efforts. They’re professional, flexible, and easy to work with. Moreover, they deliver good quality work in a timely manner and are trustworthy partners. "“Brainhub can build up a high level of trust, and they continue to earn it.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the CEO of a B2B SaaS company.   **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub? We needed fast and flexible scaling for our engineering department. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We initially described our requirements and needs, and Brainhub was quite fast in delivering a project proposal with a framework on how we could work together. Their proposal addressed all of our concerns, questions, and needs. Based on that, we started the collaboration. Now, we continuously ramp up and extend the work. What is the team composition? We work with around eight people from Brainhub. The most significant part of the team is the software engineers, but we also have business analysts and UX designers. How did you come to work with Brainhub? We found them online, through my network, and a referral. We got to know them and started with the collaboration. How much have you invested in them? We’ve spent about €150,000 (approximately $158,000 USD) so far. What is the status of this engagement? The partnership began in January 2022, and it’s still ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? The best metric we can give is that we just finalized our funding rounds and a company evaluation of $12 million based on their work, and we don’t have any internal engineers. We have product management and engineering managers, but no one is writing the code internally. How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint? They’re professionally set up. Also, they’re flexible in how we can work with them.  They have multiple clients with different working modes, so they’ve adjusted to our preferred way of collaborating. Overall, it’s working quite well. We use Jira, Notion, and GitHub as tools and Slack and email for communication. We also have video calls on Google Meet. What did you find most impressive about them? Brainhub can build up a high level of trust, and they continue to earn it. The quality of their work is based on our internal stakeholders, and it’s good. In the end, it all comes down to trust, the way we work together, and the quality and speed of work — all of which have earned our trust over time. Are there any areas they could improve? They can improve the availability of resources. It’s a scarce market, so that’s probably where everybody could improve. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Trust their experience and best practices in consulting and building the product. --- #### Staff Augmentation for Stealth Startup **The Project** - Services: IT Staff Augmentation - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Jan. 2020 - Mar. 2021 **Project Summary**: A stealth startup hired Brainhub to augment their existing team and help with the development of a complex site. They provided two software engineers who studied the firm's processes and existing codebase. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 4.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder & CEO, Stealth Startup - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Mar 22, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub successfully supported the client's project. They communicated well using Slack and during weekly sprints. Overall, they had a fruitful partnership. ""The Brainhub team was known for their JavaScript expertise."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the founder and CEO of a stealth startup. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub? We were building our first beta product, so we needed extra help in a short period of time. We already had an internal team, but our hiring was slow, so we hired them to help us hire engineers. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Brainhub supported us in building a complex website. We already had an existing product built and Brainhub’s engineers served as additional support to our team. They joined our meetings and learned about our processes and existing codebase. What is the team composition? We worked with two software engineers. How did you come to work with Brainhub? Their team was recommended to us by another startup. How much have you invested with them? We spent €250,000 (approximately $275,000 USD). What is the status of this engagement? We worked with Brainhub from January 2020–March 2021. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  We only had a pre-launch, so we didn’t have any metrics yet. How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint? They didn’t do any project management because they only supplemented our existing team. We communicate through our weekly sprints and on Slack. What did you find most impressive about them? The Brainhub team was known for their JavaScript expertise. Are there any areas they could improve? No. They tried their best during our engagement. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Treat them as experts who would teach your team about JavaScript's best practices. --- #### Custom Software Development for Education Solution Provider **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Sep. 2020 - May 2021 **Project Summary**: An education solutions provider needed a vendor to work with their internal team to enhance their solutions for clients and users. They hired BrainHub to upgrade their technology and simplify its architecture. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, Educational Solution Company - Industry: Education - Client size: 501-1,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Oct 19, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: The BrainHub team completed the project by providing the company with a client portal as well as an account manager Portal. The team was also instrumental in completing the beta version of the company's mobile app, which recorded thousands of users by the end of the partnership. ""We were impressed by the technical knowledge of Brainhub's developers and the quality of the code they delivered."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. Chief Brand Strategy and Community Partner. Our company simplifies international education via connecting students, universities and a community all in one platform. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub, and what were your goals? We hired Brainhub to help us scale our engineering teams to enhance and deliver solutions for students and universities. The goal was to do a significant tech upgrade and simplify our existing architecture of web portals and several mobile applications, which manages the journeys for our key stakeholders.   We looked for the React and React Native specialists, able to transfer one of the platforms to React, with a deep understanding of the technology stack, our business vision, and goals. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? Through researching and talking to a range of companies we found on Clutch. Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used. Brainhub took responsibility for a huge development part and for organizing their developers' pipelines. Business Analyst, Delivery Manager and Technical Advisor from Brainhub were working closely with us especially in the early stages of development and were responsible for adjusting tech decisions to meet our business needs. How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions? Brainhub provided 5 skilled, knowledgeable fullstack developers. The Delivery Manager was focused on making sure everything is going in the right direction, and the Business Analyst took care of the backlog and results. The team was also composed of a Technical Advisor who combined technical and business points of view to make sure technology decisions are made with the business goals in mind. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables? The project ended with the production version of the Client Portal and the Account Manager Portal, and a beta version of a mobile app that had a few thousand users at the end of our cooperation. Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness. The project was organized with Scrum sprints. Business Analyst and Delivery Manager from Brainhub made sure the team was working on the right priorities from the business perspective. In terms of tools we used Jira for tasks management, and Slack for communication, which was very convenient.   We had daily meetings, and every two weeks there was a planning session where we discussed what should be delivered next to meet the business goals. Once for two weeks, we had a review when Brainhub showed the results of a sprint and progress toward the product goal. The whole process was flexible, and the team was ready to make changes and adjustments when possible.   The sprints were short so no time was wasted and together we were able to quickly spot when something was going in the wrong direction. The Business Analyst was immediately ready to adjust the tasks allocation and Backlog. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? We were impressed by the technical knowledge of Brainhub developers and the quality of the code they delivered. We loved the ability to contact developers directly, it facilitated communication and removed possible obstacles. Brainhub team members were very proactive.   The company was able to compose such a team that was focused on aligning tech with business needs and making the right decisions swiftly. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? Nothing significant to add. --- #### Custom Development for Educational Technology Provider **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, Other Design - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Sep. 2020 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub provides custom development services for an educational technology provider. They're designing and developing a platform utilizing TypeScript, React, and Go. Their team also handles integrations. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder & CEO, Collegial - Industry: Education - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Mar 25, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: The partner is happy with the deliverables and high-quality work. Brainhub proactively participated in a hackathon to accelerate the development of a feature, exemplifying their commitment and deep investment. They excel in project management and are personable in nature; they're fun to work with. ""Everyone we have worked with on the Brainhub team has been curious, self-driven, and structured.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the founder and CEO of Collegial. We’re an educational technology provider. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub? We brought them on to support us in the development of our platform. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Our engagement is based on a strategic, tactical, and operational level when it comes to design and engineering. We work with Brainhub. They provide a strategic perspective to ensure that the development and design are aligned with the business objectives connected to what they’re involved and engaged with. Our stack is primarily built on TypeScript, React, and Go. Our cloud environment is AWS. What our platform delivers is a content aggregation ability. We have an open content catalog that allows for integration with various digital learning providers, whether those may be digital natives or it may be a university or other educational provider that offers virtual interactive programs or on-demand content. We provide those types of integrations that enable our product to deliver a single point of access to a multitude of different learning providers. Another aspect is that we aggregate data from all of our providers in order to give a holistic view of an individual’s, team’s, and organization’s learning and development activity. What is the team composition? Our team consists of six developers, a UX designer, and a team lead. How did you come to work with Brainhub? We came to engage with them through a recommendation. One of our own developers had worked with Brainhub at a previous company. I was impressed with both the technical skill of their developers and the cultural aspect of how they worked — both within their own teams and with the organizations they service. How much have you invested with them? We’ve invested between $200,000–$1 million. What is the status of this engagement? Our ongoing engagement started around September 2020. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? The impact was seen as early as two weeks in. They immediately produced a very high quality of work. Everyone we have worked with on the Brainhub team has been curious, self-driven, and structured. They have a clear sense of how they work. After two weeks of onboarding the first three developers, they proposed doing a weekend hackathon in order to accelerate a particular feature they were involved in. This was completely on their own initiative. This showed the commitment that these three individuals had for our company and the product. This was a phenomenal start to our partnership. Brainhub is fully integrated with our team. They’re an extension of our organization and are valuable members of our team. We don’t see them as external consultants, they’re very much a partner. We have every intention of making this a long-term partnership. How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint? They’re experts on project management tools. We utilize Jira, and Brainhub is proficient with it. We do regular check-ins. Their team has very good processes for how they work and have been an inspiration to us. For context, we’re a relatively young company and have had our product in the market for about 18 months. What did you find most impressive about them? Brainhub brings a lot to the table. They provide quality of work and interest in what they do. What’s more, they’re nice people who are fun to work with. We enjoy having them on the team. Are there any areas they could improve? No, there aren’t any areas that need improvement. We’re successively increasing our commitment because we’re so happy with how the relationship is evolving. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Articulate the value that you’re trying to provide for your customers. The idea of working with something that has a higher purpose really gets your team fired up. Secondly, make sure your organization’s culture matches with that of Brainhub. There needs to be a focus on inclusion, transparency, communication, and care for each other. --- #### Web & Mobile App Development for Vanity Phone Company **The Project** - Services: Mobile App Development, Web Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Feb. 2020 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub provides design and development support for a vanity phone company. Among the several projects they’ve worked on, they’ve built a React Native website and a mobile app for iOS and Android. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Senior Developer & Project Manager, Vanity Phone Company - Industry: Telecommunications - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Feb 23, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: The client is happy with Brainhub’s designs and their execution of the projects. As strong communicators, they work closely with the client and meet multiple times a week. They proactively suggest ways to improve the platform and are quick to implement feedback. "“They emphasize the importance of communication and clearly prioritize our weekly meetings.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the product manager and senior developer for a telecommunications company that specializes in vanity and toll-free phone numbers. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub? When I first joined, they did product management for us. Since then, our partnership has grown and they’ve provided design and development support on a variety of different projects. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They’ve developed a React Native website and are hosting it on AWS. They also have worked on our Android and iOS app. They generally use Atlassian tools such as Bitbucket and Jira. When we begin a new project, I usually sit down with the CEO and stakeholders to go over our vision, define what features need to be implemented, and prioritize bugs. Then I sit down with their team to go over the requirements and they help me divide everything into Trello cards. From there, they go through a few rounds of designs. Once they’re finalized, they help us divide the development work into milestones. Then developers then start working on those deliverables with feedback from us. What is the team composition? We have two frontend developers, one designer, a project manager, and a scrum master. How did you come to work with Brainhub? They were partners with my company before I joined the company. How much have you invested with them? We spend between $15,000–$20,000 a month (approximately $180,000–$240,000 in total). What is the status of this engagement? I started working with them in February 2020 and our partnership is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  I’m very pleased with their designs for both our website and mobile apps. Even though our Android and iOS app share a code base, they seem to be very native. Additionally, they’re quick to act upon and feedback I give them. How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint? We work hand-in-hand with them. They’re basically members of our team. We have at least three video calls a week. Usually, they send us links to review their designs. Then, during our meetings, they use a variety of tools to facilitate brainstorming and create a vision board. They also use Trello and G Suite to manage tasks and share their work with us. I was also really happy with how quickly they worked. They were able to develop our iOS and Android apps in a pretty short timeframe. They’ve never failed to deliver on time or within the expected range. What did you find most impressive about them? They’re more proactive than other development teams I’ve worked with in the past. They constantly try to communicate with us and ask for feedback. They emphasize the importance of communication and clearly prioritize our weekly meetings. They insist on hosting regular calls and meetings. They seem to be fluent in our language, so we haven’t had any miscommunications. They’re also very team-oriented. Even though there has been some turnover on our team, they’ve been able to quickly fill any void with another developer. Are there any areas they could improve? At this point, nothing springs to mind. Mostly because we communicate so often that I can openly give them feedback when things come up. Do you have any advice for potential customers? They have a lot of experience in software development, so new clients should trust their methods. --- #### Staff Augmentation for IT Services Business **The Project** - Services: IT Staff Augmentation - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Mar. 2020 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub provided staff augmentation to an IT company. The client needed help in their development expansion. The most vital part is being familiar with the firm's tech stack including Node.js, React, and more. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, Spider.com - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Sep 21, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Leveraging Brainhub's technical expertise, the proxy has been successfully deployed. Currently, the engagement is still ongoing and the client looks forward to enhancing the platform. Customers can expect a team that delivers high-quality output, open to feedback, and is great at collaborating. ""We appreciate their knowledge, engagement, and dedication." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am a Business Developer. We offer an API for residential IP and proxy services and specialize in data-center and residential proxies. Our solution helps independent search engines to index the web. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub, and what were your goals? As a consequence of the increasing number of new clients, we wanted to expand our platform, make it more scalable, take care of the highest performance, and extend the range of our services. We needed an expert who could augment our team quickly and work closely with our developers. We cared about the profound knowledge and understanding of the technology stack we use, to spend as little time on onboarding as possible. Brainhub supplemented our team with a knowledgeable developer who could start right away and fitted the team perfectly. **SOLUTION** How did you select Brainhub and what were the deciding factors? We had seen their work on other projects and decided to use them. Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used. We needed Brainhub to help us with the platform’s expansion in terms of development. The technology stack of the project was fancy and included Node.js, Golang, React, Kubernetes, and Prometheus, among others. Brainhub helped us with creating fault-tolerant, distributed, and scalable crawlers. How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions? We hired one developer to supplement the team. He was very proactive, responsible, and fitted our team perfectly from the very beginning. He worked closely with two other developers of our team, and together they turned out to be very effective. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables? The project is still ongoing. The proxy is already deployed and stable, and work has been completed in most cases. Our current goal is to evolve the platform according to the growing number of clients. Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines. We had regular daily meetings in the mornings to discuss current tasks and priorities, and feedback sessions to submit amendments. The team was able to run several releases daily, making the process dynamic. We managed to arrange cooperation effectively despite the time zone differences and create a great, engaged team that worked very swiftly. In terms of tools, we used Slack for communication and Trello for project management, which allowed us to stay in the loop. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? We appreciate their knowledge, engagement, and dedication. They deliver high quality, are open to feedback and collaboration. They supplemented the team effectively and were able to cooperate with our developers flawlessly, oriented on our platform’s success, as they were working with us since forever. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? Nothing comes to my mind. We were impressed with how quickly Brainhub developer was able to start, with his knowledge and the level of dedication. We felt like he was a part of our team from the very beginning and that’s exactly what we wanted. --- #### UI/UX & App Dev for Running & Fitness Startup **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Feb. 2015 - Mar. 2017 **Project Summary**: Brainhub provided UI/UX design support for a mobile and web app. Their work involved selecting a tech stack, incorporating gamification features, connecting the app to third-party services, and testing it. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, Motivato - Industry: Information technology - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Apr 16, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub's efforts led to a 25% increase and a 50% decrease year-over-year (YoY) in conversions and user churn respectively. Their technical knowledge, engagement, businesslike approach, and desire to maintain a partnership throughout the project set them apart from other service providers.  ""They immersed themselves into our project and it felt like they were part of our team." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. We offer custom, fully personalized training experience for runners and fitness enthusiasts. The company was founded in 2013 and quickly gained popularity in Poland. I am the CEO. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub? With rapid growth in user base, we realized our initial web version of the service was simply not scalable enough to allow further progress, including the launch of long-awaited mobile app. We decided to rebuild the web version completely using more robust technology and simultaneously develop mobile app as well. What were your goals for this project? We are a service that people use "on the go", 70% of sessions are mobile so we needed our web and mobile apps to be EXTREMELY USER FRIENDLY, meaning UX and speed were our primary goals. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? We were very careful with the selection process - with our previous experience with software development outsourcing, we knew it's not about the money, but about value for money. So we have done a huge bit of research (google, clutch), interviewed about 10 of the companies and went into more detailed project discussions with top 3. That might sound crazy, but at times, Brainhub made us feel like they cared about the project more than us. Their input far exceeded traditional software development discussions, so picking them as our partners turned out to be a no-brainer really. Describe the project and the services they provided in detail. They took charge of the whole process really. They designed UI/UX for two separate experiences for our app (mobile and web), decided on tech stack, added new features (gamification), connected our app to 3rd party services (like Garmin Connect etc), developed, tested and made sure the switch to new version was smooth for our users. What was the team composition? We worked directly with two Brainhub consultants who covered all aspects of our cooperation. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business? We are very happy with the results and most importantly, so are our users. Business-wise in year-to-year comparison of the old app vs new app, our paid version conversions went up by approx 25% and user churn was decreased by 50% (!) which made a huge impact on our bottom line. How was project management arranged and how effective was it? Nothing to complain about, we mainly communicated via email, with weekly update calls and keeping track of everything in Jira and Google Sheets. What did you find most impressive about this company? We loved their "be our partner" attitude, compared to the standard client-vendor relationship. They immersed themselves into our project and it felt like they were part of our team. Apart from that - good business sense, vast tech knowledge and simply nice guys to spend time with. Are there any areas for improvement? I don't know. More upfront planning would be great but the project was so complex and still-evolving that this flexibility was in fact good. --- #### React Native App Dev for College Recruiting Platform **The Project** - Services: Mobile App Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Feb. - Mar. 2020 **Project Summary**: Brainhub built a prototype of an app with React Native. Their team augmented the state with engineers and instituted their own development team. They worked with offline downloading.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CTO, SportsRecruits - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 30, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub was able to take control of the prototype and build a QA-stage app. The workflow was effective. Flexible, thorough, and committed, their team did a great job with everything.  ""The company provided an accurate estimate." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am the CTO at SportsRecruits, a platform that provides youth sports organizations, athletes, and their families with all the resources and guidance needed to effectively navigate the college recruiting process. Connections made on the platform have resulted in commitments to the best academic and athletic institutions across the United States. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub? We hired Brainhub to build a prototype of an app that can allows events to manage schedules and allows users to interact with event data, including while they are offline. What were your goals for this project? We wanted to leverage Brainhub's expertise with React Native, in order to bring our own development team up to speed with the mobile app development techniques. We also relied on them to develop the offline download and sync capabilities. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? We sent out requests for proposals to several companies we've identified as having positive reviews for similar projects. Brainhub was by far the most professional in understanding our needs, and sending back a proposal that addressed our needs. Describe the project in detail. We collaborated with two Brainhub engineers and one project manager in a way that truly felt like they were part of our team. We had daily updates in Slack and weekly demo calls to review progress. We reviewed code in a shared git repository and collaborated well on defining the scope with regards to spec and design. All Brainhub employees were very diligent and a pleasure to work with. What was the team composition? Two engineers, one more project manager and one technical advisor. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? Our team was able to take over the prototype thanks to collaborative way in which it was developed and transition it into a full QA-stage app currently being tested in TestFlight. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Very effective What did you find most impressive about this company? The company provided an accurate estimate and was committed to deliver on it, while being flexible, thorough, and easy to work with. Are there any areas for improvement? N/A --- #### Custom Platform Build for Writing Solution **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Feb. 2020 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub was hired to create an online writing platform. The developers built a solution which provides automated capabilities and guides users through the novel-writing process. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder, Scribi Writing Studio - Industry: Arts, entertainment & music - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 16, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub's contribution has defined the future projection of the software, pleasing and providing confidence to internal stakeholders. The team is friendly, responsive, and highly collaborative. ""Their quick communication was really appreciated and remarkable." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I’m an independent author and entrepreneur, and Co-owner of a small publisher of horror, fantasy, and romance. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub? I’ve hired Brainhub to develop a full-featured online platform for authors called Scribi Writer’s Studio. What were your goals for this project? I needed a platform where the entire process of writing books can take place from the initial idea all the way through compiling and updating ebooks in an author’s catalog. Along the way, I wanted to take advantage of automation and smart technology integrations to help make the whole process more efficient and create opportunities for better stories, and provide seamless live collaboration between users. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? Brainhub came highly recommended through a number of review sites, but they’ve also got a track record working with companies that I am familiar with that have proven themselves to be successful as well. Part of making a software company successful is choosing the right developers and the right support. Describe the project and the services they provided in detail. I provided wireframes and documentation about the writing process, about the frustrating choke points in that process, and about how I believed these problems could be solved. Brainhub’s communication was immediate and consistent, and they set me up with two team members right away to translate all of that into a development plan that not only promises to meet those expectations, but also helped clarify the features for me so that I had a clearer idea of what the end product will be. What was the team composition? My team so far is two people for this stage, Rafał and Patryk, both of whom were friendly, professional, communicative, and very interested in the project and what I wanted to accomplish with it. We had a remarkably helpful workshopping session that went longer than scheduled—they were very patient with me as I explained more about the writing process to them and they helped me boil that process down into something that software can manage effectively. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business? Scribi Writer’s Studio has become a great deal more focused, and I have a much clearer picture of what the functionality can and will be, and how to explain that to potential users as I move forward with a crowdfunding campaign. Working with Brainhub has given me a lot of confidence, and they provided a great deal of valuable material after our workshop that has helped me not only continue to refine the platform itself, but also focus my messaging to get backers excited. How was project management arranged and how effective was it? We arranged a video chat with shared screens so that they could show me visually what they were talking about, and where I could also use my own materials for demonstration purposes. There was no language barrier aside from professional jargon, and that mostly from my side. What did you find most impressive about this company? Their quick communication was really appreciated and remarkable. I queried three other developers at the same time, and by the time the other three had responded, I was already arranging a time for a workshop with Brainhub. They are prompt, consistently in touch, and even since the workshop I’ve been in regular communication with the team there. That gives me a lot of confidence that I’ve made the right decision. Are there any areas for improvement? I really can’t think of any. This is my first foray into software development, and I was very nervous going in. Brainhub and the team there have really put me at ease. --- #### UI Design & Mobile Dev for Financial App **The Project** - Services: Mobile App Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Jan. 2017 - Oct. 2019 **Project Summary**: Brainhub delivered a mobile app that helps users track and manage their financial health. The team provided information architectures, user flows, and UI designs before building the product using React Native. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CTO, FinTech Startup - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Oct 28, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub facilitated a seamless, collaborative effort throughout the duration of the project. The team maintained open lines of communication, kept detailed records of task assignments, and adhered to project timelines. Their expertise regarding both design and development set them apart. ""We find the design to be of the highest quality, in large part, thanks to the Brainhub designer." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I’m a CTO at GOKONG AG. We are a fintech startup that offers a mobile app for finance fitness and aggregated finance management. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub? Brainhub has been hired to support our design and development process and build a mobile app from scratch. What were your goals for this project? The main goal was to build a mobile app that would be to help people know, monitor, and control their financial health just like physical health. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? My team searched online for app developers in our area and composed a list of few vendors based on the case studies on their websites. We contacted each vendor and picked Brainhub based on the quality of their final proposal and the final price point. Describe the project in detail. They deliver information architecture, user flows, a functional and visual project of mobile app interfaces. Based on this, they develop the front-end of the mobile app, using React Native technology. What was the team composition? We were working with one designer and two developers from Brainhub. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? Brainuhb was engaged in this project from the very beginning. The designer played a significant role in UI/IX design and implementation. Large chunks of the mobile app were built by Brainhub developers. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? We were working directly with Brainhub developers and integrated them into our team, which was composed of Brainhub’s two developers and a designer. I guided them and scheduled daily meetings. We had demo and planning sessions every second week and followed Scrum-based approach. We used JIRA for tracking assignments. What did you find most impressive about this company? We find the design to be of the highest quality, in large part, thanks to the Brainhub designer. Are there any areas for improvement? It's a growing company and like most growing companies it has growing pains, but the leadership will navigate through this phase of growth. --- #### Web & Mobile Development for Automotive Platform **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Mar. 2017 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub developed multiple web and mobile apps for an automotive platform. The platform has been developed using React, React Native, Node.js, and more. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Head of Product & Technology, Dealer Market Exchange - Industry: Information technology - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Aug 8, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: While the development is ongoing, the process has been a smooth collaboration between the two teams. Brainhub possesses the technical expertise and project management skills necessary for detailed projects. Their team is adaptable and willing to learn new technologies to facilitate the project.  ""The people from Brainhub are highly-skilled and they work hard to achieve our goals." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. DMX is a vision-driven, end-to-end enterprise platform for the automotive business. I am a co-founder and Head of Product & Technology for Dealer Market Exchange. I am focused on leading the architecture, build and deployment of the DMX platform. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub? Brainhub has been hired to support the development and growth of the DMX platform. It has gone through iterations that include two web apps (React) and three mobile apps (React Native). We also have an extensive Node.js-based back end that supports these client apps. What were your goals for this project? The first goal was to gain velocity in adding new features and resolving defects. Additionally, web developers from Brainhub were working on UX/UI improvements. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? We initially came across Brainhub via a post on Quora. Describe the project and the services they provided in detail. Core technologies in use are: JavaScript, React, Redux, redux-saga, React Native, Node.js, MongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ and CircleCI. The backend comprised of more than 20 microservices and many custom libraries. Brainhub’s biggest contribution was helping us to reign-in our test code coverage and build out a very comprehensive Dev Ops solution and architecture. With their help, we’ve now got rock-solid deployment mechanisms built and in place that even include custom Slackbot integrations for handling deployments, failure and outage messaging and general management of globally-deployed services. What was the team composition? Brainhub shored up our team with key additions in web development, QA and backend development. They quickly rose to be thought leaders and architects in our project. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business? As this is an ongoing project, it is core the operations of DMX. How was project management arranged and how effective was it? We have an agile-based approach (mixing Scrum and Kanban). Scrum artifacts allowed us to divide the work into sprints having a sprint review, a retrospective, a backlog grooming and planning of the next sprint. On the other hand, the Kanban artifacts allowed us to be more flexible, having some space for resolving blockers (e.g., a given backend story blocks one or many webs or mobile stories). It also allowed us fixing production bugs. What did you find most impressive about this company? The people from Brainhub are highly-skilled and they work hard to achieve our goals. Even if some new technologies are required at a given moment, they learn it very fast. Are there any areas for improvement? Additional development resources in React Native would be nice. --- #### MacOS App for Digital Studio **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Nov. 2018 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub is developing an MVP Mac app to help people concentrate and be more productive. After an initial technical feasibility test, they're now building a custom MVP based on designs and specifications. **Review Rating**: 4.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 3.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 4.0 **The Reviewer** CEO & Founder, Venture Harbour - Industry: Information technology - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jun 25, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: To this point in development, Brainhub has provided consistent communication and proactive optimization suggestions. Their technical expertise has delivered significant value, and their resources display stand-out commitment to project success. Customers can expect a professional engagement. ""They’re technical experts who aren’t afraid to speak up when they think something isn’t working..."  " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I’m the founder and CEO of Venture Harbour, a digital innovation studio that creates ambitious online ventures that transform how marketers and entrepreneurs grow their businesses. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub? We were looking to build a simple MacOS app in ElectronJS that helps people focus and get into their workflow easier. We'll do this by encouraging users to set a goal for the day and then break their tasks into multiple sessions to achieve the goal. What were your goals for this project? We set out to develop the MVP on time and budget. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? We were looking for experts in ElectronJS, and they were one of 4–5 vendors we considered. Describe the project and the services they provided in detail. When a user enters a session, the app will block distracting applications and websites and play concentration music. At the end of a session, the user will have a break before entering the next one. Brainhub was responsible for performing a technical feasibility analysis and building the MVP from scratch. As part of this effort, they've performed business analyses and requirements gathering based on specifications, designs, and workshops. What was the team composition? We're working with three JavaScript developers and a project manager. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business? We have user KPIs we’re expecting to track, but because the product hasn’t yet been released, there’s no data to measure. How was project management arranged and how effective was it? We have no complaints in this regard; project management is good. We're using JIRA as a project management tool and Slack for direct communication between developers. They communicate well and their response time is short. Their approach to solving any issues is open and proactive too, so they don’t hesitate to present their own vision of how things should be done. What did you find most impressive about this company? They’re technical experts who aren’t afraid to speak up when they think something isn’t working properly or could be done better. They address any doubts we have, and communication is usually quick and efficient. Also, you can tell that they’re truly invested in the project, which leads to a high-quality final product. Are there any areas for improvement? Their rates are quite high, and sometimes project management slips. But, generally, this is offset by the quality of development. --- #### App MVPs for Authorization Tech Company **The Project** - Services: Mobile App Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Mar. - Dec. 2018 **Project Summary**: Brainhub provided MVP app development for multiple projects. Working in React and React Native, they delivered software architecture, UX/UI designs, and DevOps. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, Authoreon - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — May 24, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Delivering ahead of schedule allowed for faster testing, pleasing internal stakeholders. Brainhub established smooth project management via a suite of communication technologies. Beyond technical expertise, they demonstrated sound judgment and a desire for efficiency. ""If there’s an appropriate open-source technology, they use it. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel."  " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I’m the CEO of Authoreon. Our goal is decentralizing authorization, authentication, verification, and certification for consumers, corporations, governments, and organizations. We aim to prevent fraud, cyberattacks, material and immaterial identity theft, counterfeits, and all sorts of unauthorized instances and processes. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub? We were looking for a partner to develop a few projects in React/React Native for our ecosystem. What were your goals for this project? We set out to build 2–3 mobile MVPs of products around our ecosystem. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? We’ve known each other for a few years while we were working together on different startups in Germany. I knew I could trust them and that they specialized in JavaScript. Therefore, it was an easy choice for us. Describe the project in detail. Brainhub built apps from scratch with JavaScript (especially React and React Native). They helped us with architecture construction, DevOps, and UX/UI—everything you need from a supplier. What was the team composition? We worked with a full product team (delivery manager, developers, business analyst, UX/UI designer) on their side. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? They delivered a working project before my deadline, so we start testing even faster than expected. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? We used Jira, Slack, and Zoom, resulting in a very effective workflow. What did you find most impressive about this company? They’re expertise in React/React Native. They’ve been working with those technologies for the last three years and they nailed it. If there’s an appropriate open-source technology, they use it. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel. Are there any areas for improvement? No, I can’t think of one. --- #### React App Dev for E-Scooter Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Jan. 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub provides JavaScript application development. Mostly using React and React Native, they audit existing applications and develope new solutions from scratch. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CTO, Beam - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — May 21, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Communicative and collaborative, Brainhub provides comprehensive development value. Their contributions include both development best practices and product-specific optimizations. Customers can expect a professionally managed engagement. ""They ask questions and help our team by sharing their knowledge and best practices."  " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I’m the CTO of Beam. We’re an e-scooter company that's focusing on expanding transportation options in Asia. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub? Brainhub has been hired to support our React and React Native applications (Node.js backend). What were your goals for this project? We set out to audit and improve the existing applications and add new features. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? After talking to and questioning vendors from all around the world, we chose Brainhub. They seemed to have the best expertise in JavaScript (especially React). Describe the project and the services they provided in detail. They provide software development services and consulting, including auditing the applications and building them from scratch with JavaScript. What was the team composition? We’re working with one architect and two full-stack developers. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business? They’ve had a significant impact on how we build our applications by suggesting proactive changes, which we consider valuable. Product-wise, they’ve improved our software for sure. How was project management arranged and how effective was it? We use Slack, Jira, emails, and Google Hangouts. What did you find most impressive about this company? They ask questions and help our team by sharing their knowledge and best practices. On top of that, they have excellent React knowledge. Are there any areas for improvement? I have nothing to add. --- #### Development of React Web Application **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Jan. 2018 - Feb. 2019 **Project Summary**: Brainhub developed a React app’s frontend to improve performance. Deliverables included new features, landing pages, and designs. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Co-Founder & CEO, Meet'n'learn - Industry: Education - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 29, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: By integrating features into the existing app, Brainhub evaded a costly codebase rewrite. Additionally, their work has doubled the pace of user conversion. True React experts, Brainhub provided actionable insights in a timely manner. They instituted a collaborative partnership. "“Brainhub made sure they understood our goals and how we wanted to achieve them.” " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I’m the co-founder and CEO of Meet’n’learn, a tutoring platform. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub? We hired Brainhub to lead React app development. What were your goals for this project? My company hoped to increase conversion rates, implement new features, and test technology on the frontend. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? We sought JavaScript experts that were particularly skilled in React. My team found Brainhub through an online search and liked their website. We confirmed the engagement after a phone call with one of Brainhub’s co-founders. Describe the project and the services they provided in detail. Utilizing React on the frontend, Brianhub integrated new landing pages, designs, and features into our existing app. They advised my team on what components and opensource solutions to use so that we did not have to rewrite the entire codebase. What was the team composition? We worked with three developers, a delivery manager, a business analyst, and a part-time UX designer. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business? We have converted visitors into leads twice as quickly. How was project management arranged and how effective was it? We had daily standups and weekly demos. At the end of each sprint, my team received a report from the delivery manager. We utilized Jira and communicated via Slack. What did you find most impressive about this company? Brainhub made sure they understood our goals and how we wanted to achieve them. They took complete ownership of their work. Are there any areas for improvement? The cost of the discovery phase initially deterred us. However, we would have agreed to it if Brainhub had better explained the benefits of this phase. --- #### SPA Dev for Marketing Solution Provider **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Feb. - June 2016 **Project Summary**: Brainhub developed a SPA taking the form of a browser-based web game. They worked with React and Node.js and contributed to scoping and specification production. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Co-founder, President, Life In Mobile - Industry: Advertising & marketing - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 5, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Communicative and inquisitive, Brainhub delivered ahead of time and under budget, earning the end-client’s praise. Their technology recommendations and desire for greater knowledge of project goals were especially noteworthy. Customers can expect a smooth partnership. ""They asked a lot of questions and wanted to understand why we asked for the features we did."  " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I’m the co-founder and president of Life in Mobile. We build solutions that allow marketers to better engage with customers. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub? We hired Brainhub to develop a single page application (SPA) using JavaScript. What were your goals for this project? Our goal was to create an engaging SPA to collect leads for a traffic-heavy website. We decided to make it a browser-based game. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? They were recommended to us by a company they had worked with before. We also considered two other vendors, but they lacked experience with React and Node.js. Describe the project and the services they provided in detail. They were responsible not only for development but also for shaping our scope and recommending technologies. We began with a short, foundation-laying workshop with their delivery manager and senior developer. Afterward, their business analyst prepared documentation and they moved into development. What was the team composition? We worked with two full-stack developers, a business analyst, a manual tester, and a delivery manager. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business? They delivered ahead of schedule and under budget. The product met our client’s expectations, which earned us a long-term contract. How was project management arranged and how effective was it? All communication was handled over Slack and Asana. It was effective and seamless. What did you find most impressive about this company? Their developers were not only developers but consultants as well. They asked a lot of questions and wanted to understand why we asked for the features we did. They were both really experienced with JavaScript (especially React). Are there any areas for improvement? I would love for them to extend their technical expertise to cover PHP so we could do more projects together. --- #### Internal Communication Tool for Financial Research Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Nov. 2018 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Using TypeScript and React.js, Brainhub is developing and testing an internal communication tool for a market research firm. Key features include push notifications. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Project Manager, Financial Company - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Feb 25, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Still in development, the tool has received positive feedback from key stakeholders. Brainhub’s ability to adapt to and communicate about ever-evolving specifications helps make their code relatively bug-free. Their proactive style justifies the investment and makes them a valuable partner. ""I've done a lot of projects and worked with at least 15 freelancers. Brainhub has been the best by far." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.  My company is a financial/market research company based in Europe, with a few offices around the world. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub? We needed help developing an internal communication tool. We didn't want to use an off-the-shelf tool like Slack. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?  Brainhub started by talking to us about what we’re looking for. They took our requirements and built a robust communication tool with our own code base, using TypeScript and React.js. That way, we can add additional features in the future. They suggested that we do UX testing in the office with our employees.  What is the team composition? My main point of contact and the first person I spoke to there is Patryk (delivery manager, Brainhub). We work with a project manager/scrum master, a senior developer, two medium level developers, and a junior frontend developer. A couple of times we needed additional design work and they’d add a designer to the team as well.  How did you come to work with Brainhub? I found them on Clutch. I needed people that knew TypeScript and React.js. Very few people work in TypeScript, so my search returned only 3–4 agencies doing projects. I contacted Brainhub, and Patryk got back to me quickly. How much have you invested with them?  They charge in Euros, but I think it’s about $120,000 USD. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together in November 2018, and the project is close to wrapping up. There are probably 1–2 sprints left to go. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  I’ll have more results in a few weeks. The feedback I have right now is that the user testing greatly improved the design. It was the first time I've gotten solid, tangible evidence of what was wrong with the design. I wouldn't have resolved those issues as quickly if I’d tried to do this on my own or with freelancers.  How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint? I've done a lot of projects and worked with at least 15 freelancers. Brainhub has been the best by far. Patryk, in particular, is excellent. They’re actually running ahead of schedule, which has never happened before in my experience. I got skeptical that they’d misquoted or overcharged us. I had their code reviewed by my top freelancers. They said Brainhub’s code is a 9 out of 10, which is incredible. They use the latest tech stack for React in addition to TypeScript and PostScript. It’s cutting-edge technology that only a few other companies are using.  What did you find most impressive about them? I've never worked with a firm that takes as much responsibility as they do. I've always had to micromanage. It’s different with Brainhub. We wanted to implement push notifications, which is quite complicated. They came back within a couple of hours, having done the research and landed on five options. They gave me the pros and cons, as well as how long it would take to implement each.  Are there any areas they could improve?  I didn't want this just to be a glowing review, but honestly no. We had a challenge communicating with one employee, but they were removed from the project. Everyone else is fluent in English. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Be available. They hate it when a client gives them a brief and then doesn't talk to them again for weeks. If you respond to their questions within 48 hours, they will be super happy. --- #### Web Development for Gaming Company **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 - Project length: May 2018 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub provides ongoing frontend development using Electron and React for a gaming company. They’re working with an internal team to build a desktop application of a game launcher and distribution platform. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Technical Director, Paradox Interactive - Industry: Gaming - Client size: 201-500 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Feb 6, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub features a capable and competent staff that is unafraid to make suggestions to improve product quality. They are responsive and proactive to all errors and correspondence. Because of the project’s success, future collaboration is a likely possibility. ""I’m more than happy to continue doing business with them for the foreseeable future." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I am the technical director of Paradox Interactive, a game publishing company and development studio. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub? I hired Brainhub to work alongside our internal team to build a new version of our game launcher, a desktop application that serves as our digital distribution platform. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Brainhub’s developers have expertise working with the Electron and React web technologies that we needed for frontend development of our game launcher. The project they’ve worked on was built from scratch, but it was inspired and based off of our previous version of the software—which we have deprecated in anticipation of the launch of the new version. When we sell our games, this is the platform through which our customers can download, install, and play the game on their computer. We also use the application to post news or updates about the game or events that we have. Our customers use this application to access their accounts and manage the game or games that they’ve purchased from us. What is the team composition? We requested four engineers and a half-time project manager to coordinate between our two offices in Poland and Sweden. How did you come to work with Brainhub? I searched for companies that had demonstrated success in working with the React and Electron technologies. Brainhub had the most case studies and examples of their past work. They also responded very quickly, which made it easier to rule out other companies that took longer to reply. Brainhub stood out because they didn’t over-promise anything in our initial conversations. In fact, they felt the timeline was unrealistic and too short and that our budget was a poor estimate. I appreciated their honesty. I had tailored our estimates in a way that would make companies want to pick out the red flags, and Brainhub succeeded in doing so. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent more than €1,000,000 (approximately $1.2 million USD). What is the status of this engagement? Our engagement began in May 2018. Our original timeline called for a February 2019 launch, but because the game project this application is tied to and dependent upon was delayed until April, we will finish this project in April as well. We have an ongoing engagement right now, and after our launch, I’ve decided that I’ll keep them on a recurring contract with a monthly retainer. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We have user KPIs we’re expecting to track, but because the product has not yet been released, there are no data to measure. How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint? I’ve been very impressed. I had initial concerns about English communication issues, but we’ve had no trouble in that regard. Overall, they are quick to resolve any errors, and they are proactive when they feel that something—technologically or interpersonally—is not working well. What did you find most impressive about them? I appreciate that they don’t necessarily always follow the adage of the customer always being right. They are comfortable to push back when they believe something is misguided or miscommunicated. This has led to quite a few significant improvements to features that otherwise would have been subpar or not functional at all if they had not spoken up. In the same vein, they are also respectful when we acknowledge their concerns, but we insist on going in a certain direction. Are there any areas they could improve? No. We work with a lot of vendors, and Brainhub is, by far, the one we’ve had the fewest problems with during the course of our business. I’m more than happy to continue doing business with them for the foreseeable future. Do you have any advice for potential customers? It’s critical that Brainhub understands the context of the project and is treated as part of the team. Our internal team and the Brainhub staff work as one, and that’s been a great advantage because they end up caring more about the product, which doesn’t always happen with outsourced projects. --- #### Development of a Real Estate Site Publishing Platform **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: July 2016 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub provides ongoing staff augmentation services, creating new functionalities on a pre-existing platform for building real estate websites. They’ve been in charge of integrations and DevOps tasks. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder, Web Design Firm - Industry: Real estate - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jul 18, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: The number of clients has grown from 10 to 60–70 and the platform gets about 200,000 unique visitors per month. Brainhub’s communication is great compared to other vendors. Their technical expertise is outstanding, however, they need improvement in scalability and consistency with project managers. ""They’re on the cutting edge when it comes to knowing the different trends in the market." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I am the founder of a company that builds websites for real estate agents and provides marketing services. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub? We were trying to build a new platform and needed someone to augment my software engineering team. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We basically took an existing platform and built a number of new administrative tools to add more functionalities on top of it. We also built out a number of new design templates on our platform that we can use for our clients. The platform allows us to create high-end real estate websites and then gives our clients — who are real estate agents — access to an admin panel where they can add their listings and the properties to the website. We have CRM [customer relationship management] and CMS [content management system] functionalities. They’re working on integrating SalesForce with SimplyRETS for MLS listings. Brainhub took over an existing infrastructure. We did some refactoring in AngularJS, which was what the original platform was built on to react to a component based system; Brainhub was heavily involved in that. Over the last year, they did some DevOps-related tasks, setting up the server environment correctly. Node.js is what the application is built in with MongoDB. The database runs on Webpack and SCSS. We implemented Docker in the container base. They implemented Jenkins. They implemented some testing modules. Over the last year or so since we’ve worked together, at most times they’ve had someone continuously working with the rest of our team. How did you come to work with Brainhub? It was an introduction by a friend of mine who knew one of the founders of Brainhub. How much have you invested with Brainhub? We have spent about $150,000. What is the status of this engagement? We started working with them July 2016 and have been working together since. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement? We’ve grown from having 10 clients or so to now having 60–70. There’s been quite a bit of growth in the client base, but also on the platform itself. We have about 200,000 unique visitors per month. How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint? Project management was very good. For an outsourced firm, they’re top notch in communication compared to what I’ve seen from other companies, and they’re also very professional. They have a sort of project manager even though it’s not a true project manager; it’s someone who is organizing the project and who speaks English fluently. I also had direct contact with the developer and their CTO, who both also speak English pretty well. From a communication perspective, it was really great. What did you find most impressive about Brainhub? I would say their technical expertise and raw talent are what most impresses me. It’s unique to have an outsourced company that stays on top of things. They’re on the cutting edge when it comes to knowing the different trends in the market and are on par with most U.S. firms that I’ve dealt with. Are there any areas Brainhub could improve? They’re not that big of a company, so if you want to scale up quickly, they can’t do it right away. You will have to wait about two months or so when another project ends for them to be able to put someone else on your project. The quality wasn’t as consistent as far as project management; throughout the year, we’ve had different people working in different capacities while organizing the project. It was always good, but it was great when their CTO was involved. There have been some inconsistencies depending on who is in charge of the project, although they communicate well when there’s a change of personnel. They’ve gone above and beyond to correct things, even giving discounts when something wasn’t communicated correctly. They’re very invested in making this project work. What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with Brainhub? They’re at their best when you have a clearly defined and somewhat contained project. If you have very clear expectations and talk those through with them, then they’re going to be very good at making progress and communicating it well. They do their best work when you give them the freedom to do things the way they want to solve them and basically do a project-based basis. --- #### Development of Machinery-Tracking Database Software **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Mar. 2016 - Mar. 2017 **Project Summary**: Brainhub built a web-based machine maintenance tracking program for mobile and desktop use, leveraging multiple development tools to support controlled access to client data. **Review Rating**: 4.0 - Quality: 4.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder, Software Company - Industry: Information technology - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jun 26, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: The finished solution is of satisfactory quality. Brainhub’s responsiveness, consistent turnaround time, and technical proficiency contributed to a productive partnership. One area that could be improved is the onboarding of new staff.  ""Brainhub works quickly and communicates well."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. Our company deals with equipment maintenance. We have 50 employees. I lead all of the digital staff, including the team that developed the software to monitor our machines. The team also delivers that software to clients. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub? We wanted to develop a software that would track the relevant service data of the machines we are maintaining and give this tool to our clients, allowing them to evaluate the current condition of their equipment. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Brainhub built the software on our request for a company that maintains cranes and doors. With Brainhub, we developed software that allows this client to see relevant machine data, service data, and inspection data online. I think Brainhub used Node.js and React Native to build the software, which is based online and is accessible via mobile phone and desktop browsers. No matter which device or browser our client uses, they can access the data of any crane by scanning a QR code with a phone. The solution doesn't involve real-time data or sensors. How did you come to work with Brainhub? Brainhub was recommended by a friend of a friend, who convinced me to use them. I thought they seemed like a great option. How much have you invested with Brainhub? We started with a project that cost around €5,000 [$5,700]. So far, we have spent €10,000 [$11,400]. What is the status of this engagement? We started working with Brainhub in March 2016, and our work together ended in March 2017. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint? They are quick to respond and deliver on time, more or less. They report to us on a weekly basis, especially during busy phases. We had about 3 resources from Brainhub, but I’m not sure what their specialties were. One was a backend server guy, and another provided coding. What did you find most impressive about Brainhub? Brainhub works quickly and communicates well. Are there any areas Brainhub could improve? There’s always room for improvement. For example, Brainhub changed their team somewhat during the project, and the new team members weren’t as knowledgeable as the former members. That could have been improved. --- #### Full Product Development of Marketing Automation Platform **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Aug. 2016 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub served as the technical partner for a marketing automation and customer data platform. The product is a software-as-a-service, and Brainhub will continue enhancing it for years to come. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CPO, FlowStack - Industry: Information technology - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — May 9, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub has become an integral part of the technology department, so much so that their tech lead acts as the in-house CTO. This is because they have taken ownership over the project and understand it completely. The team is enthusiastic and they meticulously document their work. ""They are able to think for themselves, and have shown great enthusiasm and understanding around the product." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. Flowstack is a marketing automation startup platform. I am the chief product officer of the business. I used to be the CEO, but I act as the main concept person at the moment. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub? I used to work for a marketing platform vendor as a CTO. I found that I could do better myself and created a startup in order to do things the right way. It would be hard to find the right developers in Denmark, so Brainhub came into play on the technical side. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Brainhub has built a huge Software-as-a-Service marketing automation and customer data platform from scratch. The platform is similar to HubSpot, but geared towards all data channels, not just email and SMS. How did you come to work with Brainhub? During my time as CEO, I received a number of emails from various outsourcing companies. Knowing that I needed some developers, I started the process of contacting some of those groups. One of them was Brainhub, and they proved to be the last name after the selection process. I had a very good feeling about them and moved forward. First of all, Brainhub was one of the software vendors focusing on the right technologies, namely Node.js and React.js. After an initial dialogue with the other providers (most of them from Eastern Europe), I found Brainhub to be the more competent choice. They also had a very good startup spirit and showed enthusiasm and interest in the product I wanted to build. There were two other competent companies, but they didn’t show the same spirit as Brainhub. How much have you invested with Brainhub? The cost of their work has been around $350,000. The monthly cost is between $40,000 and $50,000, and it has been consistent since the beginning. What is the status of this engagement? We started working with Brainhub in August 2016. We plan to have a full release in August 2017, and more customers will mean more development. We are currently running tests for an early beta version. It’s an ongoing process, and we will continue to work with Brainhub for many years. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement? The platform is not in use by clients, but I have access to a part of the system and have been satisfied with what Brainhub has created. How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint? They represent our entire technology department, and I see the team more as employees or colleagues, rather than providers of software. We have a dedicated team which will continue to grow. It is made up of three full-stack developers, a UX designer, and a product owner. The latter position has been shared between the CEO of Brainhub and their tech lead, who is basically our CTO. What did you find most impressive about Brainhub? I have worked with other outsourcing partners, and I was initially against using another one, given the resources I’d have to put in. What made Brainhub stand out was that I haven’t had to micromanage them in any way. Instead of saying yes to everything I tell them, they are able to think for themselves, and have shown great enthusiasm and understanding around the product we’re building. The team has challenged me with the right questions, and have surprised me many times by giving me more than what I initially asked them to build, or what I was hoping for. Brainhub has a dedicated team and an excellent product owner who has taken over my role as CTO. They have personal stakes in the project, which is great. Are there any areas Brainhub could improve? It would be hard to say. Brainhub is using best practices, and they document the work well. They do cost more than some of the competition, but the quality of work is more than I could hope for. What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with Brainhub? For someone looking for a competent team, Brainhub is the best choice, but they are not ideal for those used to micromanaging people. I could recommend them, but I need more resources myself, so I’ve chosen to keep Brainhub a secret. --- #### Web Dev Resources for Consumer Finance Offering **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Jan. 2017 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub provides subcontracted resources for full-stack web development, allocating up to 2 designated members to support the internal team in a fixed-term engagement.  **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CTO, Finance Startup - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — May 5, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: The integrated team has completed the initial design phase on time, thanks in part to Brainhub’s development processes. Their efficiency and ability to scale workflow to meet rushed timelines contribute to a productive collaboration. ""Since the start, I’ve always been able to discuss various topics with Brainhub’s team."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. We are a startup incubator developing a web platform in the B2C financial area. We offer data-aggregation services by working with a data provider. We don’t provide a lot of analysis on it, but this will come at a later stage in order to improve the level of financial advice we can provide. At the moment, it’s an overview of a user’s financial situation. I am a co-founder and the CTO of the incubator.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub? When we started the project, we needed to find web development support, both on the frontend and backend. We needed more dedicated resources for a fixed-term project. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We are using ReactJS for the frontend, and Node.js on the backend. We initially used one dedicated person from Brainhub’s team starting in January of 2017. We added another member in February and have continued using them. How much have you invested with Brainhub? The cost of Brainhub’s work has been approximately $12,000 to $15,000 per month since January. The total has been between $60,000 and $75,000. What is the status of this engagement? We started working with Brainhub in early January of 2017. We completed the initial phase on March 10th and have continued to maintain and improve it. The project is structured between two corporate entities in Switzerland. Unfortunately, it seems like one of them is leaving, but we’re looking at a new distribution partner who will bring the necessary people onto the platform. Our client eventually wants to hire a local team in Zurich. Until that happens, we will continue using Brainhub.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or impact of the engagement? The platform is not live on the market yet because of our internal situation, but it’s ready for testing. The people who have used it have shown it to be stable enough for launch, but our client is holding back because of some legal concerns. What we aren’t doing at the moment is estimating our tickets in terms of time, which makes it hard to have metrics speaking to the efficiency or velocity of Brainhub’s team. The project has medium complexity, and there are quite a few features involved. From my perspective, Brainhub has been quite good, and I would rate the team at around 80% efficiency. We get through with new features quite fast and they are also efficient at fixing bugs. We’re using a Git repository for tracking reviews and testing features. We have to deliver good quality, which is even more important than being fast. We’ve found a balance between the two. How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint? We are working directly with our developers and have integrated them into our team, which is composed of Brainhub’s two developers, two other remote resources, an on-site developer, and myself. I guide them and schedule daily meetings. We have demo and planning sessions every second week and have a Scrum-based approach. We use JIRA for tracking assignments. Brainhub gave us some inputs at the beginning of the project when we weren’t structured that well, helping us make the project more efficient. They suggested what the structure of our demo and planning sessions should be, which we’ve adopted since then and run without any input from their side. Since the client does not have this capability, I have acted as their interim CTO. It’s been clear that as the project evolves, I will probably step down from this role and have local resources take over. What did you find most impressive about Brainhub? They are very good at communicating. Since the start, I’ve always been able to discuss various topics with Brainhub’s team. They’re also dedicated to the project and have helped us achieve the goals and implementation we need. Are there any areas Brainhub could improve? There has been a small misalignment in terms of the billing cycle between us and our client. It would be hard to mention anything else about Brainhub. They’ve been great.  --- #### Desktop App Development Resources for Camera Software **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Apr. 2016 - Feb. 2017 **Project Summary**: Brainhub developed a desktop application to tilt, pan, and zoom a USB camera. They built the UI in React.js and Redux, developed the backend and installer, and created vendor-specific camera features. **Review Rating**: 4.0 - Quality: 3.0 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 4.0 **The Reviewer** Vice President, Camera Software Producer - Industry: Information technology - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Apr 25, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub provided the necessary resources to stand up a skilled, competent team. Daily video communication led to smooth collaboration. Their English skills are strong and each member of the team is helpful. ""They will do whatever’s needed to get things done during a tight timeline." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. We are a startup creating a camera-based product which can observe objects in rooms. I am the VP of collaborations, in charge of application development. We are building tools which will help users interact with our camera products. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub? We needed to create a desktop application for driving our USB camera, and needed help. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Brainhub was able to provide two developers who helped on our project. We decided to develop the desktop application using the Electron framework. It allows us to build desktop applications using web technology. Brainhub’s team had a lot of experience using React.js and the Redux Framework, so they basically built our UI framework on those technologies, and also helped us assemble and build the backend and installers for the app. The purpose of the software is to demonstrate the cameras’ abilities, and also allow power users to create panning, tilting and zoom. It also provides vendor-specific features for the camera. How did you come to work with Brainhub? We ran across each other on LinkedIn. Brainhub seemed to be a team of young people who were interested in the latest JavaScript technology. They managed to convince us that they were truly interested in our technology. How much have you invested with Brainhub? The cost of Brainhub’s work has been around $100,000. What is the status of this engagement? We started working with Brainhub in April 2016. We stopped using external contractors in February 2017, and are building our own team. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement? Most of the components in our software have been developed in collaboration with Brainhub’s team. I would say that they have developed more than 50% of our tool. We’re not in the market yet, so the number of downloads is not great. How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint? Brainhub’s team had an expert who stepped in as a technical lead on their side. They also assigned a more junior developer who worked based on instructions from the senior person. Our lead is a good developer, and was able to help on most parts, as did the other resource. We did have one developer who did not perform at the level we wanted, but we took up the subject with Brainhub’s management, and they switched him out fast. They seem to be a competent company, technically-speaking. We had mostly daily thinks with Brainhub’s team, and the communication was very good. We used video every time, which worked quite well. Language-wise, they are decent in English. What did you find most impressive about Brainhub? I would just say that Brainhub is a helpful group, not afraid to spend a few extra hours if needed in order to help complete a task. This is the best thing I could mention about Brainhub: they will do whatever’s needed to get things done during a tight timeline. Are there any areas Brainhub could improve? There are always areas for improvement, but, if I was to go back, I would choose to add one more senior person on our team, someone with a bit more experience. What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with Brainhub? I don’t have anything, sorry. --- #### Increased Throughput for Software Dev Team **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Jan. 2015 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: The partnership has required various development resources to support the client's performance marketing capabilities. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Project Manager, Marketing Agency - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Oct 5, 2016 **Feedback Summary**: The quality of the work-product along with the professionalism of Brainhub's team has impressed the client to the point that they anticipate that Brainhub's rates will increase to better match the value they are producing.  ""I wish I could work with developers like them all the time." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. ‎We are a digital marketing agency. Our specialization is performance marketing, which means we are always focused on numbers. I’m a project manager in the design and development team, so I am responsible, for example, for website development. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub? We needed a skillful and responsible software house for development projects. **SOLUTION** How did you come to work with Brainhub? We already had a partnership when I came to my organization. How much have you invested with Brainhub? We have spent roughly $25,000. What is the status of this engagement? We started working with them in early-mid 2015. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement? I can say that we were always focused on top quality and deadlines, which sometimes were really difficult to achieve, but we always were able to find a solution in every situation. How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint? Perfect. They have been using JIRA, which is very cool tool, and Slack for communication, which is also a pretty good choice. After working a few days with these guys, you are sure that they know how to do stuff and that they are pros. What did you find most impressive about Brainhub? I found their mindset most impressive because they are not just a group of developers, but they are a group of cool people with extraordinary developer skills. Are there any areas Brainhub could improve? To be honest, I don’t have anything in my mind at the moment. --- #### ReactJS Developers for Software Startup **The Project** - Services: UX/UI Design - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: May - July 2016 **Project Summary**: The client needed to look internationally for flexible ReactJS manpower. Brainhub came to them with the right resources to support the development of a sales management software product. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CTO, Omnicar - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Sep 28, 2016 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub exceeded the client's expectations and they will continue to work together as needed. The client appreciated the developers' resourcefulness in the face of constraints and complex requirements. ""[Brainhub have been] working without being pampered, without needing a lot of assistance, and only asking the right questions." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. We're a small software startup, and we create sales management software for the automobile industry in Scandinavia. I am currently the chief executive officer/chief technology officer. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub? We needed qualified ReactJS developers. We had a hard time finding that in the market, so we went to Poland and to Brainhub. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? The staff found Brainhub to be incredible. The sales effort was really effective. The resources we worked with in Brainhub were above our expectations. They were really good guys. They were working remotely. I went there for a visit for a couple of days just to meet and greet and agree on the contract details. They did all the work remotely using Slack to communciate with my developers, and that worked really well. How did you come to work with Brainhub? Their sales manager contacted us. I think he used LinkedIn. He did a pretty cool canvassing job [direct outreach] on us actually. The initial contact was with a colleague of mine and he said that these guys might be good. Then that was it. We started talking, and it turned out we couldn't identify a single project because we have changing priorities, and we needed a little bit of stuff done here and there. We ended up body shopping one developer from them for three months. The purpose of that was to identify and to clarify if they could be used for scaling out capacity. We did the three months, and they were perfect for scaling. We have them on the list now if we need to scale on React and JavaScript. How much have you invested with Brainhub? It was 300 Danish krone per hour, and it was full time at 40 hours a week. [~ $22,000 total]. What is the status of this engagement? May 2016 through July 2016. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint? We're using JIRA as a project management tool, and then we used Slack for direct communication between developers. We had a couple of project managers, but they were at that point not involved using Slack. They were more involved using JIRA. Other than that, there was a lot of direct communication between developers. The main thing was that they didn't need a lot of support. I've worked with other externals that basically said they knew everything about that form and the technology, and when it came down to it, they needed a lot of help. These guys didn't need any help at all. They were just up and running in hours, even though our platform can be pretty complex. They just got it up and running locally. When they were delayed on getting access to some data, they created some mock-ups really fast so they could continue working. What did you find most impressive about Brainhub? Working without being pampered, without needing a lot of assistance, and only asking the right questions. Also, not being afraid to ask when they had a real question. Some people don't ask when they need to, and these guys ask when they had real questions. They didn't ask for stuff that a normal good developer should know. Are there any areas Brainhub could improve? No, not really. They did a good job, and they performed better than expected. I will be using them again if I need to scale capacity on that side of the platform. --- #### Custom Software Development Services for Video Game Company **The Project** - Services: API Development, Custom Software Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: July 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub provides software development services for a video game company. The team develops, maintains, and produces player client software for Windows, Linux, and macOS with Electron as a base platform. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 4.5 **The Reviewer** Product Manager, Paradox Interactive - Industry: Gaming - Client size: 501-1,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Oct 1, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub's work has been adopted by over 16 games and has reached over five million monthly average users. The team has been consistent in assigning enthusiastic and skilled programmers over a multi-year timespan. They communicate through virtual meetings, emails, and messages. ""They have been consistent in assigning enthusiastic and skilled programmers over a multi-year time span."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Product Manager of Paradox InteractiveDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Leader in deep, complex strategy and simulation games. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brainhub to accomplish?Produce, maintain and develop player client software **SOLUTION** How did you find Brainhub?ReferralWhy did you select Brainhub over others?Good value for costReferred to meHow many teammates from Brainhub were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.The work included client software development for Windows, Linux and MacOS with Electron as a base platform. The cloent also interfaces with our games as well as with vendor platform software, forming a complex runtime environment, necessitating extensive automation in the QA process - This QA automation is also a crucial deliverable. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Adoption with over 16 games and reaching over five million monthly average users.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Project management has been located in-house for the majority of the project.What was your primary form of communication with Brainhub?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?They have been consistent in assigning enthusiastic and skilled programmers over a multi-year time span. Are there any areas for improvement or something Brainhub could have done differently?In the past, some developers were switched around on short notice. This problems has been addressed by Brainhub management, and no such instances has occurred in the last few years. --- #### Custom Software Development for BioTech Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Dec. 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub has developed a custom demo application for a biotech company. The team has built the app's front- and backend infrastructure, implemented new features, and provided maintenance. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** VP of Product, BioTech Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review **The Review** — Apr 8, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub has delivered a functional, high-quality app on time. The team is committed and organized, responds to changing needs, demonstrates flexibility, and holds weekly meetings. Their work speed, efficient communication, openness, and excellent collaboration skills have impressed the client. ""They are a group of highly skilled experts that we can trust with topics of all complexity levels."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the VP of Product of a biotech company Describe what your company does in a single sentence.We are a biotech company with a focus on addressing significant gaps in therapeutic discovery.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brainhub to accomplish?Further product development, feature improvements to our application.Build an operable PoC with a fully working front end of our application.Scale PoC into a full end user application (back end and front end). **SOLUTION** How did you find Brainhub?ReferralWhy did you select Brainhub over others?High ratingsGreat culture fitGood value for costReferred to meCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Brainhub were assigned to this project?19Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Development of a demo application. Deliverable: fully operable PoC, showing the business potential of the final product.Further product development. Deliverable: continuous delivery of new features and releases of the further version of the product, including infrastructure work and maintenance work. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?A working demo of the application, product development, process optimization, and iterative delivery of further product features.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?What we appreciate most about Brainhub is their commitment and ownership. They are a group of highly skilled experts that we can trust with topics of all complexity levels. We are very prescriptive with what we want, and they always deliver so it has been a great pairing.As a startup, we are very dynamic and need a vendor who can respond to our changing needs, objectives, and priorities. With Brainhub, we have a lot of flexibility in terms of negotiating scope and scaling or descaling the team which is very valuable.Brainhub’s team is highly organized: they keep documentation, provide weekly reports and meeting notes, set weekly DevOps meetings, and deliver on time. Despite the timezone difference, our teams have worked seamlessly together.What was your primary form of communication with Brainhub?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?OwnershipFlexibility, responsiveness, and speedHigh-performance cultureQuality of software developmentOn-time deliveryEfficient communication, openness, a very kind and collaborative team Are there any areas for improvement or something Brainhub could have done differently?Nothing to note --- #### iOS & Android Dev Services for Second Phone Number App **The Project** - Services: Mobile App Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Feb. 2024 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub provides iOS and Android development services for a second phone number app. The team has implemented new features on the iOS app, launched the Android app, and conducted end-to-end testing. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Product Owner & Designer, Caddy - Second Phone Number - Industry: Telecommunications - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jan 22, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub's work has resulted in 1.17 million impressions, 290,000 sessions, 3,200 active users, and 120 active subscribers. The app has received overwhelmingly positive user reviews, with a 4.89 rating. Overall, the Brainhub team has been proactive and communicative throughout the engagement. ""I’m impressed by their communication and proactiveness."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Product Owner & Designer of Caddy - Second Phone NumberDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Second Phone Number - Calling, texting and voicemail with a private, local number in an area code of your choice **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brainhub to accomplish?Implementing new features on iOS appLaunch Android AppE2E testing on iOS and Android **SOLUTION** How did you find Brainhub?ReferralWhy did you select Brainhub over others?High ratingsPricing fit our budgetGreat culture fitCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Brainhub were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Brainhub provided a team of talented full-stack engineers who work closely with product owner and designer to deliver high-quality, scalable react native code for our communication app that connects via API to a PHP back-end. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Mostly organic growth on iOS - 1.17 million impressions to date and 290k sessions3200 active users120 active subscribers99.98% crash-free sessionsOverwhelmingly positive user reviews since launch (4.89 rating)Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?N/AWhat was your primary form of communication with Brainhub?Email or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?I’m impressed by their communication and proactiveness.Are there any areas for improvement or something Brainhub could have done differently?N/A --- #### UI/UX Design for Deep Technology Company **The Project** - Services: UX/UI Design - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Feb. 2024 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub has revamped the UI/UX of a deep technology company's SaaS platform to align with their business goals. The team has created a UI/UX mock-up and developed new UI components using React. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, DGG - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jul 4, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub has completed the performant refactoring process and delivered a clean, modern, and usable frontend UX for the client's platform in less than six months. The team demonstrates structured project management, delivering outputs as scheduled and promptly addressing the client's needs. ""The development and UX teams' strong skills, structured approach, and commitment to high standards are impressive."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the CEO of DGGDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Making 3D Data Prep as Easy as Ordering a Pizza. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brainhub to accomplish?Revamp the UI of our SaaS **SOLUTION** How did you find Brainhub?ReferralWhy did you select Brainhub over others?High ratingsClose to my geographic locationGreat culture fitGood value for costCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Brainhub were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Aligned with us on business goalsDeveloped a UI/UX mockupDelivered new UI components based on React **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Finished clean, modern, usable and performant refactoring of frontend UX for our platform within less than 6 months.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Project management was very structured, items were delivered on time and our needs were properly accomodated for.What was your primary form of communication with Brainhub?Virtual MeetingWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?The development and UX teams' strong skills, structured approach, and commitment to high standards are impressive.Are there any areas for improvement or something Brainhub could have done differently?No, would recommend. --- #### Platform Design & Launch Support for Building Materials Firm **The Project** - Services: Business Consulting, Conversion Optimization, Custom Software Development, UX/UI Design - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Nov. 2022 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Brainhub has designed the platform of a building materials marketplace. The team's tasks include user and usability research, business analysis, solution development, and proxy work for the platform's relaunch. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 4.0 **The Reviewer** Executive, Cubotoo AG - Industry: eCommerce - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Aug 11, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to Brainhub, the client is ready to relaunch their platform. Critical workload has also been handled well. The team has delivered an appealing design and significantly improved the usability of the client's web app. They're highly organized and responsible; their members are also responsive. ""I'm impressed with their flexibility."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I'm an executive at Cubotoo AGDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Marketplace for building material in Switzerland **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brainhub to accomplish?Provide appealing design and usability for the v2 of the marketplaceSupport us with the solution development (BA/PO Proxy) **SOLUTION** How did you find Brainhub?Online SearchWhy did you select Brainhub over others?Referred to meHow many teammates from Brainhub were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.From-scratch design creation for platform relaunch (incl. user/usability research). Business analysis and PO proxy work for the platform relaunch. Successful smart-agile collaboration in a team of 12+ from 4 companies. Go-live of platform relaunch in 09/2023 (as planned). **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Go-live of the marketplace relaunch in 09/2023, as planned since 2022. Success-critical workload share of the PO and the solution architect taken over by Brainhub. Appealing design and significantly improved usability ot the web app (marketplace).Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Quick adaptation of the Brainhub team to our truly agile, highly self-organized work culture with a high level of self-responsibility. Always quick response to new needs/requirements, willing to go the extra mile.What was your primary form of communication with Brainhub?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?I'm impressed with their flexibility.Are there any areas for improvement or something Brainhub could have done differently?No, not anymore. --- #### TypeScript & React Dev Assistance for Industrial IoT Firm **The Project** - Services: IoT Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Jan. 2020 - Mar. 2021 **Project Summary**: Brainhub was outsourced by an Industrial IoT company to assist them in improving their end client's dashboard. The partners mostly dealt with the project's frontend development on TypeScript and React. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Lead Solutions Architect, Industrial IoT Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 201-500 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — May 6, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: Brainhub's expertise led to successful milestones for the project. The client's process went smoother since the beginning of their partnership with the vendor. They were flexible enough to extend their stay for two more months on short notice, as well. Communication was proactive and professional. ""The best thing about Brainhub was their openness to extend one of the two people for two more months on short notice." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. Lead Solutions Architect **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub? External development contractor for frontend development with TypeScript and React. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? We already made good experience in the past and the CVs sent over during screening looked promising for the tech stack we were requesting. Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project. We were extending an existing dashboard for an IoT customer and were delivering against a milestone and we could not staff the project with internal people. How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions? We worked with two persons one was purely frontend and the other one full stack with a focus on frontend. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? We successfully met our milestone and the presentation towards our customer was a success. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Collaboration went smooth and our needs were fulfilled. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? The best thing about Brainhub was their openness to extend one of the two people for two more months on short notice. We really value that. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? Perfect experience. The developers and the contact point for requests were acting very professional. --- ## Portfolio & Awards ### How we developed 3 applications for Big 4 A leading global consulting firm, part of the Big Four, partnered with Brainhub to develop three applications for tax reporting and legal entity management. The initial project involved creating a Current and Deferred Tax Calculation App, targeting large corporations with complex structures. Despite previous unsuccessful attempts by two other agencies over two years, Brainhub delivered a functional application within 12 months, utilizing technologies like Node.js, React, TypeScript, and AWS. This success led to a four-year collaboration, during which Brainhub developed two additional products for the client. This partnership highlights Brainhub's expertise in delivering efficient software solutions in the fintech and finance sectors. ### National Geographic-30% MRR growth via web app UX National Geographic, aiming to modernize its subscription management system for over 6 million users, partnered with Brainhub to overhaul their legacy software. The project involved developing a new, user-friendly interface using React and Node.js, and integrating it with their custom ERP platform. This approach allowed for a complete reinvention of the subscription sales process, optimizing it for funnel conversions. Within a month of launch, the new system led to a 21% increase in monthly new users and over 30% growth in revenue. This collaboration exemplifies how strategic technical partnerships can drive significant business growth.   ### Beam ecosystem for 10,000 users daily Challenge: Prepare the app to support 10,000 riders daily and easily manage by the vendor. Solution: Make the app fully testable, refactored some of the existing features, and add new ones. Outcome: Beam has become the largest micromobility player in Asia-Pacific! 100k+ AppStore installs! Tech stack: React Native, React, Node.js They’ve had a significant impact on how we build our applications. – CEO at Beam Read the case study https://brainhub.eu/portfolio/beam/ Write us at hello@brainhub.eu ### Improving Star Stable's desktop app performance Star Stable Entertainment, a Swedish game publisher, sought to enhance their desktop game launcher for Windows and macOS to improve performance and enable in-launcher purchases. Collaborating with Brainhub, they refactored the application using ElectronJS and ExpressJS, integrating features like auto-updates and native modules to handle installations and updates. This technical overhaul resulted in a 50% increase in application performance, providing a smoother user experience for their 26 million registered users. Additionally, the new launcher facilitated seamless in-app purchases, including subscriptions and virtual currency transactions. This partnership exemplifies how targeted technical expertise can drive significant improvements in application efficiency and user engagement. ### Web & Mobile Apps for Automotive Platform DMX is a vision-driven, end-to-end enterprise platform for the automotive business. Thanks to the comprehensive web & mobile platform, users can accurately perform vehicle appraisals, view book values, recall checks and retail market views, and many more. Head of Product & Technology hired Brainhub to support the development and growth of the platform. We shored up DMX's team with crucial additions in web development, QA and backend development. We quickly rose to be thought leaders and architects in our project. We used JS technologies like React, React Native, Redux or Node.js. What client said about us? The people from Brainhub are highly-skilled and they work hard to achieve our goals. Even if some new technologies are required at a given moment, they learn it very fast. Wes Reid, Head of Product Write us on hello@brainhub.eu ### Web app for purchasing and managing phone numbers 800.com is a platform for purchasing and managing phone numbers. Brainhub was hired to develop a new version of the web and mobile apps from scratch. We used a shared logic approach to manage business logic between both web and mobile versions. Based on this, we quickly implemented user interfaces and developed a complex solution that helped over 300,000 customers.   Check how we develop web apps at Brainhub.    Write us on sales@brainhub.pl   ### Extend & refresh Leading Global Education Platform Challenge: The goal is to extend the existing platform ecosystem connecting students, universities, and a community by developing new apps and rebuilding old ones. The goal is to offer more complex and better quality service "to help shape the global citizens of tomorrow, today." Solution: Multiple React Native mobile apps (for Android and iOS) and responsive web apps (based on React frontend). Results: The first version of the Partner Portal is successfully released. Account Manager Portal and Student Android/iOS apps are in the last stages of development. We were impressed by the technical knowledge of Brainhub developers and the quality of the code they delivered. CEO, TC Global ### Custom Development for an Educational Platform Challenge: Collegial, an educational technology provider, needed us to support their team in designing and developing a platform using, among others, TypeScript, NestJS, Go, GraphQL, and to handle integration with MS Teams.  Solution: We decided to start with a hackathon to prepare the Proof of Concept for the infrastructure. That way, we made an impact after two weeks on the project. Then, to build the infrastructure, we used AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and the infrastructure as a code approach. We also delivered code refactoring, as well as a few new parts of the application which we divided into microservices. Tech stack: Typescript, Nest.js, React, Node.js, GO, AWS, Kubernetes, Express,js   Everyone we have worked with on the Brainhub team has been curious, self-driven, and structured. – Ronald Bernette, Founder & CEO at Collegial ### Refreshed PC launcher for over 10 million gamers Challenge: They needed to build a new version of their PC launcher, a desktop application serving as their digital distribution platform Solution: Using Electron and React technology, we rewrote the old version of the launcher. The client needed a scalable product to be able to upgrade the platform with new components. Results: The result is a refreshed game launcher that we implemented for Imperator: Rome. It's fast and intuitive tool that provides users with valuable features. For PDX, it’s a high-quality part to develop into a future complete platform. Tech Stack: Electron, React, Node.js, Golang,  It’s critical that Brainhub understands the context of the project and is treated as part of the team. – Enzo Martin, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR AT PARADOX INTERACTIVE   Read the case study https://brainhub.eu/portfolio/paradox/   Write us on hello@brainhub.eu  ### Dedicated CMS for leader of party games genre The main challenge was to develop a new version of a tool for creating, editing, managing and publishing the content for Jackbox Games.   Brainhub needed very little hand-holding to digest how features were supposed to work. They digested requirements documentation and accurately implemented it. VP of technology, Jackbox Games   Needs Dedicated React Dev Team? ### The macOS app for productive people. Challenge: Develop MVP of an easy-to-use macOS app. Solution: We proposed different paths of MVP development. After that, our engineers implemented key features and designs based on the client's requirements. The team provided consistent communication and proactive optimization suggestions. This approach helped in delivering business value at every stage of the partnership. Outcome: The result was a high-quality and comprehensive desktop app, easy to scale and develop by the client's team. They've achieved 4th place on Product Hunt! Tech stack: React, Electron, Node.js They’re technical experts who aren’t afraid to speak up when they think something isn’t working. – CEO at Venture Harbour Read the case study https://brainhub.eu/portfolio/serene/ Write us at hello@brainhub.eu ### The world's largest travelling Iceland platform Challenge: Our challenge was to rebuild the frontend for the world's largest collaboration platform for Icelandic travel services. The goal was to implement new designs which purpose was to increase attractiveness and user experience and therefore increase conversion from the app. The second challenge was to improve the performance of the platform. Solution: React frontend with SSR on existing PHP backend. ### React Native App for Athlete Recruitment Platform Challenge: Sportsrecruit wants to revolutionize the way student-athletes find and connect with college coaches. They needed a prototype of the mobile app that would deliver core features and lay a solid foundation for future development. Solution: In less than a month, our two engineers, project manager, and technical advisor delivered a React Native application built on top of scalable infrastructure ready to synchronize data between athletes, coaches, and the administration team. Brainhub was able to take control of the prototype and build a QA-stage app. The workflow was effective. Flexible, thorough, and committed, their team did a great job with everything.  – CTO, Sportsrecruit ### High-performance web platform for Proxy Services Challenge: Expand web platform, make it more scalable and take care of the highest performance. Solution: Brainhub supplemented our team with a knowledgeable developer who could start right away and fitted the team perfectly. Outcome: Scalable platform ready to evolve according to the growing number of clients.  Tech stack: Node.js, React, Golang Kubernetes We appreciate their knowledge, engagement, and dedication. They deliver high quality, are open to feedback and collaboration. – CEO at Spider.com ### Web & mobile app for managing fitness plans Motivato is a cross-device sports platform offering personalized training plans for runners. It also motivates users to workout systematically through gamification. The system is integrated with multiple GPS trackers and fitness databases. Read more about out React Software Development Team and similar visit our JavaScript projects portfolio ### Clutch Awards - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_react_developers_2026.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_javascript_developers_2026.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_cloud_consulting_company_2026.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/clutch_fall_champion_2025.svg) ### Industry Recognitions - EcoVadis - Gazele Biznesu 2022 - Gazele Biznesu 2020 - Financial Times: FT 1000 ranking (2023) - FT 1000 Europe's Fastest Growing Companies 2023 - Top EdTech Software Development Company 2022 - ComputerWorld: Top200 IT Companies in Poland 2021 - FT 1000 Europe's Fastest Growing Companies 2022 - Diamond Award Forbes 2022 - Efektywne Firmy 2021 Województwa Śląskiego - Brylanty Polskiej Gospodarki 2021 - Gazele Biznesu 2021 - ComputerWorld: Top200 IT Companies in Poland 2019 - FT 1000 Europe’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2021 ## Key Clients - National Geographic - Star Stable - GoKong - Credit Suisse - PwC - Collegial ## Packages ### UX/UI Design Packages The purpose of the UX audit is to create a comprehensive document with recommendations for product development in terms of end-user usability. During the audit, our experts are able to map the application's shortcomings and create an implementation plan. | Feature | Small ($500/total) | Medium ($2,000/total) | Large ($9,000/total) | |---------|---------|---------|---------| | Team Composition | 1 UX designer | 2 UX Designers | 3 UX Designers 1 Scrum Master 1 Developer | | UX Designer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Scrum Master | — | — | ✓ | | Workshop | — | ✓ | ✓ | | UX audit Type | Expert Review | Heuristic Evaluation | Cognitive Walkthrough | | Recommendations (form) | document containing the biggest problems and bottlenecks in your application | document containing the biggest problems and bottlenecks in your application and design of new solutions | document containing the biggest problems and bottlenecks in your application design of new solutions and implementation plan | | Delivery time | 1 week | 4 weeks | 12 weeks | | Support in the implementation of recommendations | — | — | ✓ | --- ## About the Team ### Our Story Brainhub is a software development agency that has been helping companies across Europe and the United States build scalable, high-performing software and achieve their business goals since 2015. We specialize in web and mobile application development, AI-powered software delivery, cloud solutions, and DevOps. Our core expertise includes React, React Native, Node.js, .NET, and AWS. We rely on cross-domain, full-stack teams that support the entire product lifecycle – from concept to scale. ### What Sets Us Apart - Continuous Delivery: Short lead times for changes, combined with world-class reliability, availability, and security. - Business-oriented implementation decisions: Ensuring decisions are geared toward business impact. - Rigorous project governance: Maintaining strict oversight over budget, scope, timeline, and risks to ensure project success. ### Quick Facts - Multilingual Team - 52 Verified Clutch Clients - 11 years in business ### Team Breakdown - Software Engineering (180) - QA (40) - AI & ML (30) - Data Engineering (30) - Product Management (25) - Product Design (30) - Cloud (20) ### Tools and Technology - Microsoft Teams - Slack - Zoom - Google Meet - Jira - Discord - Smartsheet - OneDrive - Dropbox - Google Drive - SharePoint - Confluence ### Commonly Asked Questions **How does Brainhub ensure predictable and high-quality delivery?** Delivery is built around engineering excellence, clear ownership, and continuous feedback. Proven technical standards, strong architecture, and automated quality controls help reduce risk early, enabling predictable delivery, frequent releases, and long-term product stability. **What makes Brainhub different from other software partners?** Brainhub operates as a long-term software delivery partner, not a generalist vendor or staff augmentation provider. Clients benefit from senior engineering expertise combined with a disciplined delivery model that ensures both high technical quality and predictable execution. Ownership extends to outcomes, not just tasks. **What types of services do Brainhub teams typically deliver?** Teams support clients across the full product lifecycle — from designing and building new applications to scaling platforms, modernizing legacy systems, and improving software delivery processes. Most engagements focus on fintech, banking, healthcare, and B2B SaaS products where reliability and scalability are critical. **What kind of clients benefit most from working with Brainhub?** Brainhub is best suited for organizations dealing with complexity, scale, or long-term product challenges. Clients who value predictable delivery, strong engineering standards, and thoughtful decision-making tend to see the greatest impact. **How does Brainhub collaborate with client teams?** Collaboration is based on acting as an extension of the client’s internal team. Transparent communication, clear ownership, and shared goals help align technical decisions with business priorities and ensure steady progress throughout the engagement. ## Verification Clutch verification provides an additional layer of data to help you make the right purchasing decision of business services. - Verified Client Reviews: 52 - Overall Review Rating: 4.9 Last Updated: 2026-06-08T08:57:09Z ### Business Entity - Business Entity Name: Brainhub Sp. z o. o. - Source: Central Statistical Office of Poland - Jurisdiction of Formation: Poland - Date of Formation: June 9, 2016 - Status: Active - Last Updated: March 3, 2022 - ID: 0000622336 ### Credit Report Results - International Credit Risk Assessment: Low Risk - Source: Creditsafe - Last Updated: July 29, 2019 ## Locations (4) ### Gliwice, Poland (Headquarters) - Gornych Walow 26 - Gliwice 44-100 - Poland - 76 - 100 employees - Phone: +48 733 707 758 ### Miami, FL - 25 SE 2nd Ave Ste 550 PMB 1203 - Miami, FL 33131 - United States - 10 - 15 employees - Phone: +48 733 707 758 ### London, England - 2 Minster Court - London EC3R 7BB - England - 2 - 5 employees - Phone: +48 733 707 758 ### Stockholm, Sweden - Malmskillnadsgatan 32 - Stockholm 111 51 - Sweden - 2 - 5 employees - Phone: +48 733 707 758 ## Connections - Shalaka Teli (Gadre Infotech Pvt. 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