Build, ship, and keep production stable

Freshcode is an international software development company that originates in Ukraine and dates back to 2014.

We aim to focus you on the ideas and outcomes, not the development process.

Over more than 12 years of integrated product engineering, system modernisation, and MVP development, we've defined four core principles of cooperation:

Analytics and metrics first
Communication is king
Total workflow transparency
Clear delivery ownership (accountability for outcomes, not just tasks)

Min project size
$10,000+
Hourly rate
$25 - $49 / hr
Employees
50 - 249
Year founded
Founded 2014
Languages

Overview by:

Artem Barmin

Technology Evangelist About the Team

Service Lines

Web Development: 80%
E-Commerce Development: 10%
Low/No Code Development: 10%

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Application Platforms

Amazon Application Development Framework: 60%
Azure Platform: 30%
Google app engine: 10%

Low Code Development

Appsmith: 50%
OutSystems: 50%

E-commerce Systems

Magento: 100%

Frameworks and CMS

NodeJS: 50%
React: 50%

Programming & Scripting

JavaScript: 35%
Elixir: 20%
Typescript: 20%
SQL: 15%
Other programming & scripting languages: 10%

Industries

Medical: 20%
Advertising & marketing: 10%
Business services: 10%
Education: 10%
Energy & natural resources: 10%
Financial services: 10%
Media: 10%
Real estate: 10%
eCommerce: 10%

Clients

Small Business (<$10M): 60%
Midmarket ($10M - $1B): 40%

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $10,000+

Avg. hourly rate $25 - $49 /hr

Rating for cost 4.8 /5

What Clients Have Said

Freshcode offers competitive pricing, with project costs ranging from $10,000 to over $500,000. Clients highlight good value for cost, effective communication, and timely delivery. Many projects involve small teams (2-10 employees), emphasizing flexibility and integration with client teams.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

< $49,999 based on 21 reviews

< $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000

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Freshcode Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

5.0

Quality 4.9
Schedule 4.9
Cost 4.8
Willing to Refer 5.0

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Review Highlights

Long-term Business Impact

Freshcode's contributions have led to long-term business impacts for clients, such as securing new accounts, increasing market reach, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Successful Client Outcomes

Projects with Freshcode have led to significant business growth for clients, with measurable improvements in efficiency, increased revenue, and successful product launches.
Communication Skills Noted

While most clients appreciate Freshcode's communication, some noted initial language barriers. However, these were addressed over time, enhancing overall project success.
Adaptability and Flexibility

Freshcode is noted for its ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements and provide flexible solutions. They have a positive 'can-do' approach and support clients in overcoming challenges efficiently.
Value for Cost

Freshcode offers competitive pricing while delivering high-quality work, making them a cost-effective choice for many clients seeking reliable development services.
Strong Technical Expertise

Freshcode consistently demonstrates strong technical skills across various projects, including Node.js, React, Vue.js, and .Net development. Clients value their ability to handle complex tasks and deliver high-quality results.

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Java
+1
$50,000 to $199,999
Sep. 2015 - Ongoing

4.5

Quality: 4.5

Schedule: 4.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"FreshCode excels at estimating scopes for time, money, and ultimate expectations."

Jun 29, 2017

Founder, Educadio ApS

Ulrik Andersen

Education
Copenhagen, Denmark
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
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FreshCode built a B2B training software using exclusively Java-based technology, accommodating a scalable project scope in response to expanding business goals. They now support testing prior to sale.

The current product version functions reliably in over 100 test instances for third-party users, illustrating FreshCode’s detail-oriented approach and engineering savvy. The team’s attentiveness, competitive price point, and eagerness to improve their skills contribute to a strategic partnership.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and CEO of Educadio ApS, a Danish company that’s been running for 1 ½ years. We develop software for primary schools as well as for businesses. We are working with some Danish clients, and have signed on to move into Norway.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with FreshCode?

We were planning to build a piece of software in the form of a digital training tool that businesses could leverage to teach their employees how to use tools like Office, web-based products, and so on.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

FreshCode built our software from start to finish. Everything is based on Java and JavaScript. Beyond a supplier, they’re our strategic partner, and they have a minor piece of equity for our product. This ensures us that our collaboration will continue.

We started out in a typical consultancy arrangement. Educadio ApS had some specs and money, while FreshCode brought the expertise for building the software. As time went on, we broadened that scope. They know a lot about building software but not so much about how to market their business. Right now, by engaging in this deeper strategic partnership, we are helping somewhat on how they attract customers. They want to expand on working even more with clients in Europe as well as the USA. They even have a big client in Australia. FreshCode has a lot of expertise that we’re missing in Denmark, so we’re focused less on price at this point. We’d have to spend a large amount of time to switch suppliers if they announced that they were leaving.

Every time we have an idea, we can call FreshCode’s strategic members (i.e. the product manager or even a programmer). For example, in the fall of 2016, I decided we needed to create an interactive video format. They ran through all our business goals first, asking what we wanted to achieve with the new format. Then, we started building the concept and the software. We tested it on some customers and were able to sell it 6 months later.

How did you come to work with FreshCode?

I had worked with them on a former IT startup. When I started Educadio ApS, it was a no-brainer for me to go back to the FreshCode team and continue the collaboration. The former IT-startup initially found their principals on Upwork through a chance encounter in July ‘14. We employed around 15 developers from Eastern European countries, including Romania, Poland, Croatia and more. We needed some hardcore server developers who could build a Java-based solution. The relationship developed from there.

How much have you invested with FreshCode?

The cost of their services has been around $150,000 in total.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with FreshCode in September 2015 for Educadio. I had previously worked with them for another startup. As of July 2017, we have just begun 2 more projects for new customers at Educadio ApS.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or impact of the engagement?

We have a strict B2B solution, and clients run their own instance of our software on their servers, instead of on a software-as-a-service [SaaS] model. One client is running around 100 instances in test mode, for example, but I don’t have specifics on how users are engaging with the tool.

Educadio offers software as part of a bigger learning environment. We are developing all the components and kits that come with this as part of our main business. We’re still in development mode and haven’t sold the entire solution. As such, we didn’t actually aim to attract the clients we have for the modules we did sell.

How did FreshCode perform from a project management standpoint?

On a day-to-day basis, we communicate through Skype. Ivan is my main contact. Being non-technical, he is proficient in a number of languages and can manage the communication with the IT team. He is attentive, result-driven, and good at finding out what should be done and translating my non-technical requirements into the programmers’ technical abilities. He hasn’t promised anything he couldn’t deliver. It feels like we’ve known each other for quite some time, and I have visited FreshCode’s office twice.

I have talked to some of the programmers as well, but being limited by their English skills, sometimes it is difficult. One of the founders’ girlfriend teaches English at a professional level, and they’ve actively been setting up language courses for most of their employees. English is difficult for FreshCode’s team members, who are coming from Cyrillic writing, but they’ve been doing a great job.

What did you find most impressive about FreshCode?

I’m impressed by their ability to handle difficult technical tasks and deliver on time. I haven’t been disappointed yet, even though I’ve had some steep demands. FreshCode excels at estimating scopes for time, money, and ultimate expectations. They are extremely service-oriented, which was the biggest surprise for me. I’ve worked with programmers from other Eastern European countries who lacked the “human touch.” By comparison, FreshCode’s team is very attentive.

Are there any areas FreshCode could improve?

They’re lacking in how to market their services. The company needs to relate more to its customers in a non-technical more business oriented way. They have huge potential for growth. Instead of providing development for smaller, set tasks, they can easily excel at creating full solutions from A to Z. For this to work, however, future clients need to know that they are more than able. I know they are working hard on this but are not privy to give out details.

RATINGS

4.5

"The overall quality of code is excellent. They haven’t always provided the right context, though. During bug fixes, for example, I wasn’t always told what was being fixed – but it’s a minor thing."

Custom Software Development IT Staff Augmentation
Azure Platform
+4
$200,000 to $999,999
Jan. 2021 - Dec. 2023

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They have a clear structure of sales and management."

Oct 18, 2024

Partner, SMB Software Company

Anonymous

Other industries
Amsterdam, Netherlands
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Freshcode provided development staff augmentation for an SMB software company. The team was responsible for implementing user stories using Node.js and React.js and extending the client's nationwide logistics

Freshcode's efforts resulted in functional implementations and received positive feedback from the end customer. The team demonstrated a clear structure of sales and management throughout the engagement. Freshcode's technical skills and work ethic were the hallmarks of their performance.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Partner of a software company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We build custom software to help SMB execute their business processes more efficiently.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Help us maintain and extend a nationwide logistics system in Node.js

SOLUTION

How did you find Freshcode?

Online Search

Why did you select Freshcode over others?

Talking to their candidates we noticed a strong technical background, and good communication skill

How many teammates from Freshcode were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

In a scrum team Freshcode developers implemented user stories and participated in all stand-ups and meetings (English spoken).

Deliverables were Node.js code and React.js code implementing the user stories.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Weekly user story implementations measured in story points. The fact that the project lasted quite long shows that this was up to par with the end customer's expectation.

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

They have a clear structure of sales and management. It is possible to speak to management but you usually deal with sales.

What was your primary form of communication with Freshcode?

Virtual Meeting

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

Technical skills and work ethic.

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

English could be even better.

RATINGS

5.0

Custom Software Development Web Development
Confidential
Aug. - Dec. 2021

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"Freshcode's competence and communication were impressive."

Oct 8, 2024

Executive, OpsCo LLC

Anonymous

Advertising & marketing
Palm Beach, Florida
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Freshcode was hired by a digital advertising technology company to provide data management and automation services. The team created web tools for data management related to digital advertising.

Freshcode delivered finished web tools according to the client's specifications. The team completed everything on time, demonstrated competence, and maintained excellent communication through virtual meetings, email, and messaging apps.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive of OpsCo LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide digital advertising technology to North American publishers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Data management and automation.

SOLUTION

How did you find Freshcode?

Referral

Why did you select Freshcode over others?

High ratings
Good value for cost
Referred to me

How many teammates from Freshcode were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Created webtools for managing data related to digirtal advertising management.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Delivered finished tools per our specifications.

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

All work was done on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Freshcode?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

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

Freshcode's competence and communication were impressive.

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

n/a

RATINGS

5.0

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Our Story

Freshcode is a Europe-based IT partner, delivering integrated product engineering solutions: from building new features to keeping production stable. When your roadmap outgrows in-house capacity or support work pulls developers away from delivery, we embed engineers who fit your tech stack, time zones, and ways of working and thinking.

We can own the full delivery cycle:

Contractor integration
IT consulting
Prototyping
Development
Migrations
CI/CD
L2/L3 support

You ship faster with less operational load.

Meet the Team

Functional programming advocate and startup mentor with 12 years of experience. Artem explores the intersection of AI and creativity and co-hosts a podcast "Clojure in Product." Listen here: https://www.freshcodeit.com/podcast.

Alex leads operations and scaling across engineering teams. He ensures smooth onboarding, strong delivery governance, and reliable outcomes for clients: from MVP builds to long-term product engineering and contractor integration.

Vadym combines strategic planning with hands-on account management to build and grow healthy partnerships. With strengths in customer engagement, needs assessment, and long-term growth strategy, he ensures every collaboration is grounded in clarity.

What Sets Us Apart

Integrated software engineering

You scale your team and keep your roadmap moving because we integrate software engineers quickly and align them to your tech stack, time zones, and ways of working.

Reliable L2/L3 support

You recover faster when production issues hit. Our L2/L3 support handles deep escalations, hotfixes, on-call rotations, postmortems, and long-term remediation.

Predictable delivery and clear ownership

You ship with fewer surprises because we take end-to-end responsibility for delivery (prototyping, development, migrations, testing, CI/CD, and production rollouts) with transparent communication and clear accountability.

Team Breakdown

Functional-first Backend (Clojure/Elixir) (1)

JavaScript Engineering (Vue.js, TypeScript, React, Node.js, NestJS) (1)

Python Engineering (1)

Life Sciences / BioTech Delivery (1)

Tools and Technology

Notion

Slack

Jira

Trello

GitHub

GitLab

Figma

Azure

AWS

Grafana

Commonly Asked Questions

At Freshcode, we follow a “minimum necessary” approach: we request only the information needed to scope the work and provide an estimate. Before receiving sensitive details, we can sign an NDA, and all collaboration remains covered by contractual confidentiality terms. On the delivery side, we enforce role-based access (least privilege), use secure tools and repositories, and protect data in transit and at rest through standard encryption practices. We also agree on data retention and deletion rules and limit access to production or customer data to approved team members only.

We embed experienced engineers who align to your stack and processes and can own the full delivery cycle—build, ship, and support (including L2/L3 when needed). You get a fast ramp-up (typically 1–2 weeks) and the flexibility to scale as your priorities evolve.

We maintain high-quality deliverables through rigorous vetting, standardized QA, and transparent communication throughout delivery. We use code reviews, automated/manual testing, CI/CD checks, and clear “definition of done” criteria to keep quality consistent. Regular check-ins, demos, and performance reviews ensure the team stays aligned with your requirements, timelines, and quality expectations.

You can typically onboard our engineers within 3-5 weeks upon your request. We offer a risk-free 1-month trial engagement, so you see our impact firsthand before making long-term commitments. You scale up or down as your R&D evolves, full flexibility, no hidden lock-ins.

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