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Build software people actually pay for.

Designli helps non-technical founders turn software into real, revenue-generating businesses. 

Most agencies hand over code and walk away, leaving you to build the business yourself. We work differently, measuring our success by your traction - real users on a live product and real signs that the business is growing. 

Every engagement is built around a guaranteed outcome

  • Min project size
    $10,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $50 - $99 / hr
  • Employees
    250 - 999
  • Locations
    Greenville, SC
  • Year founded
    Founded 2013
  • Languages
  • Timezones

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Keith Shields
CEO and Co-founder About the Team

1 Language that we service

  • English

5 Timezones that we service

CST
Central Standard Time (CST)
EST
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
MST
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
PNT
Phoenix Standard Time (PNT)
PST
Pacific Standard Time (PST)

1 Locations

  • Greenville , SC

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Mobile Focus
Consumer Mobile App Development
60%
Enterprise Mobile App Development
20%
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Industries
Consumer products & services
40%
Education
10%
Financial services
10%
Manufacturing
10%
Medical
10%
Other industries
10%
Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transport
10%
Clients
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
60%
Enterprise (>$1B)
20%
Small Business (<$10M)
20%

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $10,000+
Avg. hourly rate $50 - $99 /hr
Rating for cost 4.8 /5

What Clients Have Said

Designli's project costs range from $10,000 to over $650,000, with clients appreciating their transparency and adaptability. While some projects exceeded initial budgets, clients noted that Designli often absorbed additional costs and provided free support post-delivery, enhancing overall value.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

< $49,999 based on 66 reviews
< $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000

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Designli Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 4.9
  • Cost 4.8
  • Willing to Refer 5.0

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • High-Quality Design and Prototyping

    Designli excels in creating high-quality prototypes and designs that meet client expectations. Their design process is thorough, involving client feedback and iterative improvements, resulting in user-friendly and visually appealing products.

  • Challenges with Project Scope and Budget

    Some clients experienced challenges with project scope and budget, requiring adjustments and additional resources. Designli addressed these issues by absorbing costs and offering flexible solutions to maintain project momentum.

  • Responsive and Communicative Team

    Clients appreciate Designli's responsiveness and proactive communication. They provide regular updates, address client queries promptly, and are flexible with client schedules, contributing to a positive customer experience.

  • Strong Project Management Skills

    Clients praise Designli for their excellent project management, timely deliveries, and clear communication. They use tools like Basecamp and Slack to keep clients updated, ensuring a smooth workflow and effective collaboration.

  • Transparent and Honest Engagement

    Clients commend Designli for their transparency and honesty in project dealings. They provide clear cost breakdowns and realistic timelines, ensuring clients are informed and comfortable throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Collaborative and Client-Centric Process

    Designli fosters a collaborative relationship with clients, involving them in the development process and valuing their input. This client-centric approach ensures that the final product aligns with client visions and goals.

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iOS, Android & Web App for Dating Startup

  • Mobile App Development Web Development
  • Less than $10,000
  • Jan. - Dec. 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“Designli had a good idea of what my concept was from the first consultation.”

Mar 22, 2021
Owner, X2Nex
Aisha Del Rosario
Verified
  • Media
  • Atlanta, Georgia
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Designli created an iOS, Android, and desktop app for a dating startup. The team worked on the project from wireframing to development. They also had a hand in logo design.

Design & Dev for Mobile App

  • Mobile App Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • July 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"All of their design materials are extremely professional."

Feb 19, 2021
Founder, Mobile App
Juan Franco
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Charlotte, North Carolina
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

After conducting market research, Designli crafted a mobile app development project's outline. They designed wireframes and built a functional prototype of the app. The team's developing the product's backend.

SaaS Re-design & Ongoing Dev for Store Locator Solutions Co

  • UX/UI Design Web Development
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Mar. 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their team adds value beyond what we expect from them."

Oct 23, 2020
Director of Operations, Grappos
Jill Kunisawa
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Spartanburg, South Carolina
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Following a backend code assessment, Designli identified opportunities to augment software for a store locator solutions company. They redesigned the SaaS product’s UI/UX and continue to execute redevelopment.

Mobile App Prototyping for First Responder Alert Co.

  • Mobile App Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Apr. 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“Every call and email is logged in there, so I was up to date at every step of the project.”

Sep 2, 2020
CEO, First Responder Alert Co.
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Charleston, South Carolina
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Designli designed an iOS/Android app for a first response alert company. They went over how the app should look and included various functions, creating detailed user flows and a working prototype.

Mobile App Dev for International Law Firm Network

  • Mobile App Development
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • June 2019 - June 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
4.5

"Their honesty and transparency around the app build and features were great."

Jun 9, 2020
Senior Marketing Manager, Lex Mundi
Brice Wiley
Verified
  • Legal
  • Houston, Texas
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Designli developed a native iOS and Android mobile app to replace an annual hard-copy directory of different member firms. Throughout the process, the team provided guidance on how best to complete the project.

Web Prototype Dev for Fantasy League Charity Company

  • Mobile App Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Mar. 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0

"The team did a great job of interpreting what I wanted and making it come to life."

May 29, 2020
CEO & Founder, Charity-Based Fantasy Sports Platform
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Columbia, South Carolina
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Working in collaboration with the internal team, Designli developed a prototype of a web platform that fantasy leagues can use to donate money to charities.

Consulting & Design for Professional Connections Startup

  • Mobile App Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Sep. 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“Designli has given our idea a voice.”

Feb 21, 2020
Co-Founder, Online Professional Connections Startup
Mark McKinney
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Greenville, South Carolina
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Designli is guiding a professional connections startup through product development. They led a consulting session to refine their idea, and then they went through a design process and delivered a prototype.

Development for Vaping Cessation App

  • Mobile App Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Nov. 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their team is super quick, probably faster than other providers out there."

Feb 14, 2020
Founder, Puff Count
Steven Cravotta
Verified
  • Information technology
  • Malibu, California
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Using provided designs, the team at Designli developed an iOS application that mirrors a vaping cessation product. The app tracks the usage of the product, holding users accountable for their consumption.

Platform Development for Sports Startup

  • Custom Software Development
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • July 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“They’ve done everything I’ve asked them to do and more.”

Dec 12, 2019
CEO, The Locker Room Worldwide
Roger Dickinson
Verified
  • Arts, entertainment & music
  • Greenville, South Carolina
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Designli is developing a platform from scratch with different user pages for athletes, strategists, and coaches and recruiters. They’re implementing billing, storage, and video capabilities and adding content.

App Development for Financial Blog

  • Mobile App Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Aug. 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their team is excellent at asking clarifying questions."

Dec 9, 2019
CEO, Financial Services Blog
Anonymous
Verified
  • Financial services
  • Oklahoma, United States
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Designli is in the process of building a mobile application for a financial blog. The app is a tool that encourages users to pay their debts in an efficient way.

Our Story

There are many developers who 'hang a shingle' and start building apps and web-apps as a service for others. However, if you've ever spoken with someone who has paid a company to build custom software, you'll know that there are more horror stories than successes. This is what makes Designli different. Not only do we build bug-free, polished software, but we also do it with a very clear mission: to make your experience along the way an enjoyable one. 

Meet the Team

Keith Shields

Keith ShieldsCEO and Co-founder

Keith Shields is the CEO and Co-founder of Designli, a leading software and web development company. Keith is passionate about creating impactful digital experiences.

Tyler Morton

Tyler MortonAccount Executive

Tyler is the full-cycle Account Executive at Designli. Designli helps non-technical founders to spin up an on-demand product team to facilitate a successful launch of their software.

Joshua Tucker

Joshua TuckerCOO

As COO of Designli, Josh orchestrates operations to deliver a best-in-class experience for non-technical founders. He bridges the gap between vision and execution, translating technical complexity into clarity and confidence.

What Sets Us Apart

Communicative

People who are Communicative are quick, clear, and transparent. At Designli, this means our clients are kept in the know, feeling confident and informed about their software projects.

Proactive

People who are Proactive anticipate and overcome roadblocks. At Designli, we foresee and address technical, administrative, and timeline challenges before they hinder progress.

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Verified Client Reviews
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Overall Review Rating
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Last Updated
May 13, 2026

Business Entity

Business Entity Name Designli LLC
Source South Carolina Secretary of State
Jurisdiction of Formation South Carolina
Date of Formation February 4, 2015
Status Active
Last Updated November 15, 2022
ID 00527674

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment Moderate Risk
Source Creditsafe
Last Updated November 15, 2022
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