At Many Hats, we help businesses and startups around the world transform bold ideas into well-designed, high-performing digital solutions that drive real results. Since our founding in 2018 by seasoned technology veterans, we’ve built a reputation for delivering custom software with clarity, purpose, and excellence.
Our name reflects who we are: a multidisciplinary team that wears many hats—combining strategic thinking, engineering expertise, and creative design—without the redundancy and bureaucracy of large corporate teams. This agile, ego-less approach allows us to move quickly, communicate clearly, and remain deeply focused on solving the right problems for our clients.
We specialize in full-cycle software development across web, mobile, cloud, and emerging technologies like AI, VR, and AR. From fresh concepts and prototypes to large-scale applications and complex systems, our work is grounded in thoughtful UX/UI, robust architecture, and industry best practices. Whether you’re building an enterprise solution, a consumer-facing app, or exploring new digital frontiers, we bring technical skill and strategic insight to every engagement.
Our core values—thriving for excellence, trust and transparency, and a problem-solving mindset—shape the way we work and the relationships we build. We don’t just deliver software; we partner with you to bring your vision to life, ensure alignment across teams, and build products that scale with your business ambitions.
Across industries including healthcare, education, gaming, and enterprise technology, Many Hats has completed hundreds of successful projects and helped launch numerous startups. Our clients value our organized project management, responsive communication, and senior-led execution that consistently produces dependable outcomes.
At Many Hats, innovation meets reliability. We look forward to building the next great product with you.
Many Hats offers competitive pricing with project costs ranging from CAD 25,000 to over $200,000, catering to a diverse client base including non-profits and tech startups. Clients frequently commend their value for cost, professionalism, and effective communication throughout projects.
Clients commend Many Hats for their expertise in developing mobile apps across various platforms, including iOS and Android. They are capable of handling complex features such as AR and mapping, contributing to successful product launches.
Successful Engagements with Nonprofits
Many Hats has a strong track record of working with nonprofit organizations, providing solutions that empower communities and support educational initiatives. Their projects often involve collaboration with young people and marginalized groups.
Adapts Well to Client Needs
Clients appreciate Many Hats' flexibility and adaptability, especially when dealing with evolving project requirements. They accommodate changes effectively and integrate seamlessly into client workflows.
Limited Areas for Improvement
Most clients found no significant areas for improvement, praising the team's dedication, skill, and result-oriented approach. Feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with minor suggestions related to timeline management.
Highly Professional and Ethical Team
Many Hats is recognized for their professionalism and ethical approach. They focus on client needs without overselling and are transparent about costs and timelines, fostering trust and long-term relationships.
Challenges with Time Estimation
While Many Hats generally maintains good timelines, some projects experienced delays due to external factors like third-party dependencies. Clients suggest that preliminary time evaluations could improve.
Custom Software Dev for Software & Hardware Products Agency
Custom Software Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Feb. - June 2021
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They have worked very well with our team and would spend extra time and effort to see projects through to the end."
Oct 21, 2021
Director of Technology, Software & Hardware Products Agency
Anonymous
Other industries
Vancouver, British Columbia
1-10 Employees
Online Review
A software and hardware products company hired Many Hats to develop custom software. This platform was expected to resolve the client's computer vision and algorithm-based challenges.
Exhibiting unmatched development skills, Many Hats has provided a robust deliverable, which has exceeded the needs and requirements of the internal team. The team utilized sprint and scrum-based approaches to ensure the project's success. Their dedication and commitment have been impressive.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the Director of Technology for a startup focused on developing novel software and hardware products for the golf industry.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Many Hats, and what were your goals?
We were trying to solve very complicated computer vision and algortihm-based challenges. This required extensive R&D iteration and being able to make quick adjustments or changes in direction based on the success we were having. The hardware requirements also imposed resource and power constraints that needed to be dealt with.
SOLUTION
How did you select Many Hats and what were the deciding factors?
Many Hats came across as an agile and motivated company that could take on unique and challenges projects. In talking with their staff we realized that they would be able to work on something most companies would not be able to.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
We followed an agile scrum based approach to working through our R&D. Sprints would include hardware prototyping, software testing, validation, field work, etc. Deliverables included custom built software that was validated in live demos.
How many people from the Many Hats team worked with you, and what were their positions?
We worked with the owner and CEO of the company directly on a weekly basis.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
We were given a very unique and interesting software solution that met our needs as a small research and development company. Given the constraints and challenges of our product, we were very happy with the results.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
Many Hats worked in a sprint and scrum based approach. This was very convenient for our project. Progress was well tracked with online tools.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Their willingness to take on tough challenges and change directions quickly based on the results we were getting. They have worked very well with our team and would spend extra time and effort to see projects through to the end.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
I was happy with the quality of work. We would sometimes lose track of our sprint starts and stops, but eventually would always update our online tools.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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Our Story
Many Hats was founded to help organizations solve complex problems through thoughtful design and technology. We bring together strategy, engineering, and creativity to build digital products that are practical, scalable, and user-focused. By working closely with clients as a true partner, we adapt to evolving needs and deliver solutions that create real, measurable impact.
What Sets Us Apart
Local Expertise. Direct Access. Real Results.
We combine strategic thinking, senior-led execution, and flexibility under one roof. Our team adapts quickly, communicates clearly, and delivers across design and engineering without silos. Clients choose us for our ability to think holistically and execute reliably as a true partner.
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