Chakor

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO of a Parisian startup that builds software and hardware for car professionals to use, helping them in their journey pricing and remarketing used cars.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chakor?

We started our company in October 2022 and offered a web application, and we were pivoting to a mobile app to add features our web app didn't have. We needed help building our mobile app's MVP.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Chakor built a no-code mobile app MVP for iOS and Android platforms using Bubble. After describing my needs, Chakor sent me a scope of work and a quote. Once I accepted the scope, the team added me to their Slack channel. The app had an overview feature that gave a dashboard of KPIs to professionals, including the number of cars, inventory, and gross margin for a set period of time. 

The app's main feature was to provide car data analysis, which did a deep inspection of cars based on the collected data from our device provided to professionals. We asked professionals to do a road test, and our device guided them and collected data in parallel. Our mobile app used AI to analyze the data and create a report detailing the main aspects and issues of the car, for instance, if it had a problem with the brake system. 

What is the team composition?

I worked with a technical lead and a no-code developer. The technical lead worked partially on the project, and the developer worked full-time.

How did you come to work with Chakor?

I found Chakor on Bubble, the platform we were looking to build our MVP with. Chakor was certified on Bubble, so I reached out to them via the platform. A few days later, I met with a customer manager.
How much have you invested with them?

We spent less than $5,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We engaged with Chakor from July–August 2024.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Chakor delivered a functional MVP that our customers are now using, which was exciting for us. The app worked perfectly, and Chakor delivered it in a short period of time, which was what we were looking for. We wanted to have this MVP to check some details from our web app's features so that we could go through iterations and modify the product eventually if needed. Chakor offered a smooth and professional process, and we've shared the MVP with five customers. 

How did Chakor perform from a project management standpoint?

The initial budget we received to develop this MVP was €40,000 (approximately $44,000 USD), and we ended up spending less than $5,000, a huge saving of money. Our deadline was demanding because I wanted to have the app up and running with our customers starting this week, and Chakor delivered it on time. We had a non-expensive product in a quick time. 

Chakor's communication was perfect via Slack, which was helpful because the team communicated what they'd work on every morning. Chakor called us directly if they had questions about the code, which was very cool because I have a French number. I proposed not to use project management tools since our scope of work wasn't big, and we collaborated via Notion. 

Chakor added bonus work, including the quick and free configuration of the mobile app. The team tested the app, and I also tested it before launching it. The team offered a professional experience and respected the scope of work. 

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

Yahya's (Web Application Developer) work was great.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything Chakor could improve at this moment. I will continue working with them. 

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I suggest being reactive since the first meeting you have with Chakor. It took the team one week to deliver the first catch-up, and I opted to contact them via their website or another platform instead of Bubble because it took me some time to figure out the platform. My recommendation is to contact Chakor directly. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CTO of a company that is developing a management tool for car dealerships.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chakor?

We needed support to develop our software. Our main goal was to speed up the development process since I was the only developer working on this project. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Chakor helped us develop part of our software using Bubble, a no-code tool. Initially, we reviewed the project's details and showed the team our designs, what we had done so far, and what needed to be done. We discussed the project's timeline and set a plan to move forward and ensure we met the desired timeline. 

What is the team composition?

Initially, we worked with Waleed (Application Developer) and Ramsha (Web Application Developer). At one point, we realized that we needed to add a third developer to meet our timeline.

How did you come to work with Chakor?

I found Chakor through Bubble's partner hub. When you open a Bubble marketplace, they show certified developers, and Chakor was one of them. I contacted a few of the companies I found there and decided to work with Chakor.
How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $5,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with Chakor from December 2023–April 2024.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

When we started working with Chakor, we set a scope of two months. However, as the development progressed, we realized the project would take much longer than we had in mind. I liked that Chakor helped us achieve our goals and didn't back down from the project. Our project ended up lasting four months instead of two. 

How did Chakor perform from a project management standpoint?

Although the original project's timeline increased, Chakor committed to the initial budget we discussed and maintained the same service level throughout the project. We communicated mostly through Slack and had meetings 2–3 times a week via Google Meet. Chakor shared designs on Figma, where we commented and left notes indicating the following tasks.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Chakor honored what they agreed on. If the team says they'll do something, they get it done and don't back down. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

Nothing particularly stood out. 

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I suggest spending more time gathering requirements at the beginning of the project. Our project consisted of two parts. In the first part, we didn't gather as many requirements as we should have. However, we gathered more requirements in the second part, as Chakor suggested, and the collaboration was smoother. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Climate Tech Branding

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Climate Tech Branding is an agency that builds climate-positive brands. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Chakor to accomplish?

• To build a prototype for an AI-powered platform application on Bubble.
• To create and structure a dataset for training an LLM.
• To build and finetune an assistant on OpenAI.

SOLUTION

How did you find Chakor?

Online Search

Why did you select Chakor over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Chakor were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The project aimed to build a prototype for an AI-powered sustainability communications platform called Clean Claims.

• App Functionality: To highlight sustainability claims in text, categorize them, and showcase the risk of greenwashing, and provide insights on why the category and risk was chosen. 
• Data Processing & AI training: To structure the raw data in a way that could train OpenAI and export JSON code. 
• Website Pages: Two main pages for the prototype were the Home and About page.
• Signup flow: Build a signup flow using Stripe and additional pages that enable this checkout process.

Deliverable: A fully functioning prototype that can be used to showcase the concept to potential investors and clients.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Ultimately, this prototype which Chakor built for us has already helped Clean Claims get accepted into a startup accelerator program. Without them and their drive to go above and beyond, this never would have been possible. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Even though I was the client, they kept me up to date on the project and forced me to deliver so we could move forward. 10 out of 10.

What was your primary form of communication with Chakor?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

When we entered into the agreement, I didn't expect them to go above and beyond on the AI development side. However, as we got into the weeds — and I realized I was out of my depth — they stepped up. As a result, we really cocreated and that impressed (and honestly surprised) me.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Chakor could have done differently?

Not on this project. You guys are awesome.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the owner, founder, and principal consultant of a technology and workflow consulting business that helps other businesses scale their workflows. In my position, I'm the lead technical expert for the solutions we build.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chakor?

I was looking to scale my software development team to gain and service new clients. I was working as a single person, so I wanted to grow my team.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Chakor provides me with staff augmentation services. Initially, we had some conversations regarding the types of skills I was looking for. At the time, I didn't have a formal job description; I only knew what type of skills I was looking for in terms of regular and low-code software development. Therefore, we went through a discovery process to figure out what I needed. Then, they helped me find the right resource pretty quickly.

What is the team composition?

I've worked with 3–4 teammates from Chakor.

How did you come to work with Chakor?

One of my former employees found them online.

How much have you invested with them?

 We’ve spent over $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together around March 2023, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

First and foremost, our partnership with Chakor has allowed us to grow our customer base, so we've been able to grow our number of clients and our revenue. In fact, our revenue has almost doubled since we started working with Chakor because we went from being a one-person team to a two-person team, so we were able to get twice as much work.

Our goal is to continue to add more engineers to our team as we grow. Chakor has allowed us to grow without worrying about the technical side of things as much.

How did Chakor perform from a project management standpoint?

Chakor's work has been great in terms of timelines. We have our own project management system and processes in place, so I don't have to rely on Chakor as much for project management. Wahaj has come in and learned about agile project management. Therefore, our internal training plus our joint management systems have worked well in this regard.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

Wahaj (Application Developer) works with me on a daily basis and supports me as a software developer and as a technical specialist when it comes to Airtable, Bubble, and Make. He has come in and become a sponge in terms of what I've taught him about our processes, the solutions we build, and how we service our clients.

The fact that he has come in and hit the ground running has been very valuable for us. He has helped us continue to grow, so we wouldn't have been able to get where we are without his help. Additionally, I would give a shout-out to Waleed (Application Developer), Annus, and Hamza (Co-Founders). They've been super helpful in managing our projects.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The quality of Chakor's resources is outstanding. We went through multiple candidates before we hired an engineer through Chakor, and none of them had even close to the caliber of sharpness, creativity, and development discipline that Chakor's engineer had. Those traits are important for the kind of work we do. Overall, Chakor has an impressive ability to find talent that really knows how to develop software.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can only advise Chakor to continue to grow and work on their internal processes. They could continue to make their processes more streamlined and effective in terms of onboarding new resources, training them, and upskilling them. Other than that, there's nothing Chakor could improve on; they've done a great job so far.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

the more organized you are, the more effective you can get and the more effective Chakor's services will be. All bottlenecks have been related to me and the lack of organization on my end.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm an executive of a company that provides cybersecurity solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chakor?

We wanted to outsource high-quality developers and bright minds to support our product's development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Chakor provides staff augmentation services for our company. Initially, we explained our project's scope to the team and the professional profiles we were looking for, and Chakor has provided those profiles. Chakor also offers project-based services, but that wasn't within our requirements. 

What is the team composition?

We work with four teammates from Chakor, including Hamza (Co-Founder). 

How did you come to work with Chakor?

We searched for service providers and even worked with other companies before engaging with Chakor, but we weren't satisfied with the work. We reviewed Chakor's portfolio, interviewed some teammates, and decided to try the team out.
How much have you invested with them?

We've spent over $10,000 on this project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with Chakor in September 2023, and we're still working with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Chakor's work has had a positive impact on our company. The team meets our expectations, and every time there is even a small issue, Chakor addresses them quickly and adequately.

How did Chakor perform from a project management standpoint?

Chakor delivers work on time and stays on budget, showcasing perfect project management.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

Hamza is great and has been key in our project.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I'm mostly impressed by how Chakor cares about their customers, which is a good quality.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Although there is always room for improvement, I'm happy with Chakor's work. 

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I recommend customers scope out exactly what they want and be very clear about what they need from Chakor.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of a no-code development agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chakor?

Chakor helps us with our no-code development projects.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

When a customer needs a custom no-code app, we’re in charge of managing the project and developing the scope, but we outsource the actual development work to Chakor. Every app they help us build is pretty much built from scratch, using Bubble.io as our main development platform. Thus far, we’ve done 5–6 projects with them.

In addition to the no-code development work, Chakor has helped me with some basic UI/UX design work in Bubble.io. However, we now have an upcoming project where they’ll help me with actual UI/UX design work using Figma.

What is the team composition?

I work with a senior developer and one of the founders of Chakor. 

How did you come to work with Chakor?

I originally found them through a Facebook group. In that group, we posted that we were looking for Bubble.io developers, and one of Chakor’s teammates reached out to us. From there, we gave them a test project to work on to see their performance, and they were able to execute it. Through that process, we felt a level of comfort knowing that they would provide a quality service for us, so we started working together.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together around October 2022, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? 

We’ve been getting good feedback from our customers, which has been the most important result. Chakor has delivered quality work, so we haven’t experienced any bugs or crashes outside the regular issues for custom development projects.

How did Chakor perform from a project management standpoint?

Chakor’s project management is very good. We communicate with them over Slack almost on a daily basis to discuss what we’re looking for, and we also have a weekly update call via Zoom. Moreover, we communicate via email. Whenever we have any issues with Chakor’s development work, they take care of those immediately.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Chakor works really hard to develop true partnerships with their clients. They’ve tried hard to become an integral part and an extension of our team.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Although I don’t think that Chakor is doing something wrong on their end, I always have to keep an eye on how they enter addresses during the development process. This issue might be a cultural thing, but the way they enter addresses is different from the way we do it in the US.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Do a test project like we did to vet them. Additionally, be very precise with your directions and set expectations early into the process to create a strong relationship.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and CEO of a startup. We’re developing software that helps service businesses scale their services and manage payments, bookings, and analytics.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chakor?

We wanted to build an MVP of an app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Chakor has helped us build an MVP of a web app. First, we shared our existing wireframes and designs with the team. From there, we co-created a scope document, and they built the app from scratch using Bubble. The web app is mobile-responsive, and the Chakor team has integrated it with Razorpay. 

The app helps service providers manage their bookings. Users can schedule bookings, manage clients, and plan and manage sessions directly through the app. They can also collect payments, send payment reminders, and access an overview of how their business is growing and other essential metrics.

The team has completed the project's first phase, but they continue to help us monitor and fix bugs. We hope to continue working with Chakor on phase two. 

What is the team composition?

I’ve worked with Hamza (Co-Founder) and two others.

How did you come to work with Chakor?

I was looking to build our app’s MVP on Bubble, so I submitted an RFT request via Bubble’s website. Then, Chakor reached out to me, we had a conversation, and they seemed like a great fit. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested less than $5,000 for the first phase of the project. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in September 2022, and the partnership is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? 

We don’t have metrics, but Chakor has delivered incredible work; I can’t praise them enough. Both the inner core and UI have turned out beautifully. During the development phase, the team went all in to build the app in the best possible way, which we appreciate. We’ve shared the app with a few clients, and they’ve been extremely happy with it. 

How did Chakor perform from a project management standpoint?

Chakor is by far one of the most organized and thoughtful teams I’ve ever worked with. Not only are they great engineers, but they’re also great problem solvers. They really feel like part of my team. Finding an agency who delivers high-quality work at a cost-effective rate is almost impossible; Chakor does just that.

The team has gone out of their way to understand the project scope and provide helpful suggestions for the UI design and logic flows. They’ve also willingly accommodated requests for features that are out of scope. Communication is always spot-on; they’re always available to help us. We keep in touch via Slack and meet via Google Meet. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’ve been impressed by the amount of time and thought Chakor has dedicated to the project, given that it’s an MVP and they have other clients. Moreover, they make an effort to find long-term solutions for bugs rather than short-term hacks. I like that they make intentional decisions while keeping our users’ best interests in mind; it’s unique.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I have nothing Chakor could improve on; they’ve done an excellent job.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am CEO. We are building an online marketplace to connect underutilized agricultural capital and skills (equipment and operators) with the aging farm owners. Our software connects, assists in communication, scheduling, workflow capture, and payments.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Chakor, and what were your goals?

Chakor built our MVP mobile application for Android and Google using Bubble. The goal was to develop a low friction registration for potential users, then to provide matchmaking based on their criteria such as geolocation search and type of equipment. Once matched, there is an online chat allowing potential matches to chat, send documents and provide a final quotation including our fee's. Once hired a workflow is established for the service provider to check into a job, potentially add a change order including more money. Finally, they need to check out of a job providing pictures or documents for completion. This is all connected to Stripe for auto payments as well. So once complete, autopayment takes place.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

I interviewed 4 potential vendor's some in the states, some in S Asia. Chakor stood out as they were the only company with a reasonable price that also asked good questions. They truly wanted to understand the product before providing a price and getting me in the door. I was very confident they understood my not so great specifications and could execute after interviewing....then their price came in at a very competitive rate and was a no brainer for me to go with them.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

I provided a rough figma of the app screens for a specification. They were to deliver a working app on Android and iOS using the bubble framework. Technical needs we had were integration of google and stripe api's. Challenge with matchmaking utilized gps. All of this completed in 6 to 8 weeks.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

I had one full time individual from their team. He reached out to others if necessary, but basically handled is all himself as a bubble developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

I had some specification adjustments along the way so project ended up closer to 10 weeks, but Chakor released it successfully meeting all of my original needs plus my specification changes. It was fully released on Android and iOS successfully.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We used slack heavily. For bugs/issues list we used notion. Chakor was open and willing to use tools that worked for me.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They ability to communicate clearly, truly understand the entire scope of the project and to execute well.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

We had some issues getting the app on iOS due to what we believe was using a bubble domain instead of a domain associated with my company. Once we did this, apple accepted.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and director of GuitarBro, an art, music, and dance performance school for kids.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chakor?

We needed help with custom software development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Chakor has helped us design and develop our entire LMS from scratch using Bubble.io, a no-code development platform. Initially, I provided them with a complete product requirements document I had written, and they developed the product for me based on those requirements. With this platform, we can manage our classes, billing, and schedules, and we can keep track of everything.

What is the team composition?

I’ve worked with three full-stack developers from Chakor. Additionally, the founder has managed the project.

How did you come to work with Chakor?

I found them online through a marketplace. We had a couple of calls and discussed the entire requirements, after which we decided to move forward with them.

How much have you invested in them?

We've spent more than $10,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

I started working with them in January 2022, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The core metric for our engagement’s success is Chakor’s turnaround time; we’re pleased by how fast they can develop and deliver. We’ve also tracked the number of iterations and bugs. So far, we’ve had no critical bugs in our LMS; we’ve only had small bugs in areas we didn’t anticipate.

How did Chakor perform from a project management standpoint?

Chakor’s project management is good, and they’ve been very responsive. We use Slack for regular communication and Zoom for our stand-up and weekly meetings. Moreover, we use Notion for task management.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The fact that Chakor is a certified Bubble.io developer is outstanding. There are very few Bubble.io experts in Asia; a year ago, there were only five of them. Thus, Chakor has a unique capability, which is great. When there are few experts in a particular field, people don’t expect high-quality work because they don’t have many competitors. However, Chakor’s work is also very good.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It would be good if they could hire a design expert in-house.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Evaluate the platform properly. Bubble.io is a very different technology, so anyone that wants to work with it should definitely evaluate it thoroughly.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of Topbeat, a company located in India offering music-related education services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chakor?

We required Chakor’s software development services.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Chakor helped us develop our platform from scratch using Bubble.io. It has three different panels: a student panel, a teachers panel, and an administration panel. Using this platform, we can manage all of our courses, check if students join on time, mark attendance, share their curriculum, manage cancellations, and note absenteeism. Currently, Chakor handles the platform’s maintenance and hosting, and they’re in charge of making the updates necessary.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with three people from Chakor: the founder, the lead developer, and another developer.

How did you come to work with Chakor?

I found them on Bubble.io. They’re a certified service provider listed on their platform.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent approximately $25,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started the engagement in January 2022 and completed the project around mid-April 2022. Still, the partnership is ongoing because we do occasional work together.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The software built by Chakor has helped us increase our business efficiency. We’ve been able to decrease the number of student cancellations by 50% and teacher cancellations by 100%. Additionally, our revenue has increased by nearly 20% after correcting a lot of data leakage we had. Now, our processes are automated, and we know when a subscription is due.

How did Chakor perform from a project management standpoint?

Chakor has been mostly on time. Although some small features have been delayed, their deliverables have been timely. We use Notion for project management and Slack and Zoom for communication.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Chakor’s customer service and fast response time are impressive. Their team is very open to feedback and promptly addresses any issues that arise.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It would be great if Chakor offered more structured project management.

Any advice for potential customers?

Do a pilot trial and check if your budget suits the project. If you’re building an MVP, you should definitely go with Chakor.