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Collaborating with Bay Area startups and global brands for over 15 years, we combine expert strategy, creative design, and leading-edge engineering to create exceptional software.

We are a San Francisco-based software development agency specializing in world-class web and mobile strategy, design, and engineering. We believe every software problem has a unique, elegant solution - including yours.

  • Min project size
    $25,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $150 - $199 / hr
  • Employees
    50 - 249
  • Locations
    San Francisco, CA
  • Year founded
    Founded 2008

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    Pricing Snapshot

    Min. project size $25,000+
    Avg. hourly rate $150 - $199 /hr
    Rating for cost 4.3 /5

    What Clients Have Said

    Grio offers premium services, with project costs ranging from $120,000 to over $999,000. Clients appreciate their good value for cost and responsiveness, indicating a strong alignment between quality and pricing.

    This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

    Most Common Project Size

    $50,000 - $199,999 based on 4 reviews
    < $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000

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    Overall Review Rating

    4.8
    • Quality 4.8
    • Schedule 4.8
    • Cost 4.3
    • Willing to Refer 4.9

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    Review Highlights

    • Customer-Centric Approach

      Clients appreciate Grio's dedication to understanding and aligning with their needs and values. The team is known for treating projects with ownership, which builds trust and rapport with clients.

    • Excellent Communication and Collaboration

      Grio is recognized for its clear and effective communication, ensuring clients are well-informed and involved throughout the project. Their transparency and willingness to explain processes foster strong collaborative relationships.

    • Premium Service with a Premium Price

      While Grio offers exceptional service and results, some clients mention the premium cost of their services. Prospective clients are advised to plan their budget accordingly to leverage Grio's expertise effectively.

    • Strong Project Management Skills

      Grio is praised for its excellent project management, with teams delivering on time and maintaining open communication. Clients appreciate the team's responsiveness and the smooth handling of complex projects, often feeling like Grio is an extension of their own team.

    • Impressive Technical Expertise

      Clients commend Grio's ability to handle diverse technical challenges across various platforms, including mobile apps, web applications, and complex integrations. Their adaptability to new technologies and problem-solving skills stand out.

    • Positive User Feedback

      Projects developed by Grio have received positive feedback from end-users, particularly regarding usability and intuitive design, contributing to client success and satisfaction.

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    UX/UI Design & MVP Development for Tech Company

    • Mobile App Development UX/UI Design Web Development
    • $200,000 to $999,999
    • Jan. 2024 - June 2025
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They are seriously an amazing team."

    Feb 10, 2025
    CCO & Co-Founder, Catchy Apps
    Anne Vazquez
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • Santa Maria, California
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Grio is helping a tech company build their MVP. The team has created a detailed blueprint for the client's product. The developers have worked on the UX/UI design and coding to build the client's first MVP.

    Outsourced iOS App Development for IT

    • Mobile App Development
    • $200,000 to $999,999
    • Dec. 2018 - Sep. 2019
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "The team is competent, timely, and consistently doing what’s right for their customer."

    Mar 10, 2020
    Senior Director, Late Stage Startup IT Company
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • San Francisco, California
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    Grio worked on two projects- building an iOS app and solving crashes and ANRs for an IT company's Android app.

    Web Dev & Ongoing Support for Lighting Design Firm

    • Web Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Jan. 2014 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Grio has provided a great support system.”

    Dec 3, 2019
    Senior Industrial Designer, Lighting Company
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Retail
    • San Francisco, California
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    Grio developed a website for a lighting design and manufacturing firm to showcase their products. They linked the site to a Shopify store. The team continues to provide web support and consulting services.

    iOS App Dev for Information Tech & Security Co.

    • Custom Software Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Nov. 2017 - July 2018
    4.0
    Quality
    4.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “They produced a polished final product and were easy to work—that’s all we could have asked for.”

    Jan 22, 2019
    Director of Product Management, Information Tech & Security Co.
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Information technology
    • Sterling, Virginia
    • 5,001-10,000 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    Grio supplied three engineers to develop mobile app software development kits (SDKs) and a demo app to pique market interest. They created the software kits for both Android and iOS devices.

    Web App Development for Sports Media Company Subsidiary

    • Web Development
    • Confidential
    • Oct. 2015 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.0
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Their adaptability and attention to detail helped make our product the best it can be.”

    Jul 10, 2018
    Sr. Director of Product & Engineering, Sports Media Subsidiary
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • Sunnyvale, California
    • 10,001+ Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    Grio rebuilt and redesigned an existing web subscription service. They optimized payment and tiered access, added third-party integrations, and continue to develop updates.

    Custom Software Development for Medical Device Company

    • Custom Software Development
    • Confidential
    • July 2016 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Excellent project management and communications make them feel like an extension of our team."

    Jun 27, 2018
    CTO, Medical Device Company
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • Mountain View, California
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    Grio has developed a web application that enables remote data access. The team created a database on Rails, and coded in React and Node.js. They continue to make improvements.

    IoT Solution UI/UX Design for HVAC Manufacturer

    • UX/UI Design
    • Confidential
    • Jan. 2022 - Ongoing
    4.5
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    4.0
    Cost
    3.5
    Willing to Refer
    4.5
    "Their communication and understanding of our requirements are outstanding."
    Jan 31, 2024
    NARDC Manager, HVAC Manufacturer
    Anonymous
    • Manufacturing
    • Waller, Texas
    • 5,001-10,000 Employees
    • Online Review

    Grio has designed the UI/UX of an IoT solution for an HVAC manufacturer. The team has used Figma to complete the designs. 

    Mobile App Development for Consumer Products & Services Company

    • Branding Mobile App Development UX/UI Design
    • Confidential
    • May 2022 - May 2023
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0
    "Product management went above and beyond, to help us not just build an app that users would love, but think about our whole product experience."
    Dec 20, 2023
    VP Engineering, Percept Corporation
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Consumer products & services
    • Las Vegas, Nevada
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Grio developed a mobile app for a consumer products and services company. The team was responsible for  Bluetooth connectivity to a wearable device, user onboarding, and backend connectivity.

    UI/UX Design for Medical Company

    • Custom Software Development UX/UI Design
    • Confidential
    • Jan. 2022 - July 2023
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They were very easy to work with."

    Sep 22, 2023
    Director Systems Engineering, Medical Company
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Medical
    • Mountain View, California
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Grio developed a .NET GUI for a medical company. They connected the GUI with a touchscreen interface and an ethernet interface for communication with an embedded system.

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