Name: Sombra
Address: Stryiska St, 108, L'viv, Ukraine, 79000, UA
Telephone: +380972750055
Price range: $50 - $99
Rating: 4.9

Turning tech challenges into success

Sombra is a global AI-first software development and AI consulting partner. With 400+ experts across the US, Europe, Latin America, Canada, India, and the Middle East, we design, build, and deliver IT solutions in AI, financial services, healthcare, e-commerce, energy, logistics, and telecommunications.

Through initiatives like AI Lab, we help enterprises define and validate high-impact AI use cases before moving into delivery.

Min project size
$75,000+
Hourly rate
$50 - $99 / hr
Employees
250 - 999
Locations
L'viv, Ukraine
Year founded
Founded 2013

Service Lines

BI & Big Data Consulting & SI: 25%
AI Development: 20%
Custom Software Development: 20%
IT Staff Augmentation: 15%
Enterprise App Modernization: 10%
Generative AI: 10%

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Application Platforms

Amazon Application Development Framework: 50%
Azure Platform: 50%

Frameworks and CMS

.NET: 20%
Angular: 15%
NodeJS: 15%
React: 15%
VueJS: 15%
Django: 10%
Laravel: 10%

Programming & Scripting

PHP: 30%
Python: 30%
Java: 20%
C#: 10%
JavaScript: 10%

Industries

Information technology: 30%
Financial services: 20%
Retail: 20%
Medical: 15%
Telecommunications: 15%

Clients

Midmarket ($10M - $1B): 60%
Enterprise (>$1B): 20%
Small Business (<$10M): 20%

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $75,000+

Avg. hourly rate $50 - $99 /hr

Rating for cost 4.7 /5

What Clients Have Said

Sombra offers competitive pricing with projects ranging from $20,000 to over $1 million, depending on client needs. Clients appreciate the value for cost, noting effective communication and flexibility. Overall, Sombra is viewed as a cost-effective choice for high-quality development services.

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Most Common Project Size

$50,000 - $199,999 based on 35 reviews

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

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Sombra Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

4.9

Quality 4.9
Schedule 4.9
Cost 4.7
Willing to Refer 4.9

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Review Highlights

Effective Problem-Solving and Innovation

Clients commend Sombra for their problem-solving capabilities and innovative approach to software development. Their suggestions and insights often lead to enhanced product functionality and user satisfaction.
Impressive Knowledge Transfer and Documentation

Clients appreciate Sombra's thorough documentation and knowledge transfer processes, which facilitate easy handovers and ensure continuity in project development and maintenance.
Cultural and Technical Fit with Clients

Clients appreciate Sombra's cultural fit and alignment with their values, which fosters a positive and collaborative working environment. Their ability to integrate into client teams and understand business goals is a recurring theme.
Challenges with Specific Industry Knowledge

A few clients noted that while Sombra provides excellent technical solutions, there could be improvements in industry-specific knowledge, such as North American ticketing, to enhance their service offerings further.
Commitment to Client Success

Sombra is recognized for its commitment to client success, often going above and beyond to ensure project goals are met. They are seen as more than just a service provider, acting as a strategic partner in achieving business objectives.
Satisfactory Cost-Effectiveness

Clients find Sombra's pricing to be competitive and aligned with the quality of services provided. They often highlight the value received in relation to the cost, making Sombra a preferred choice for many.

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Custom Software Development IT Staff Augmentation
Azure Platform
+2
Confidential
Jan. - Dec. 2023

4.5

Quality: 4.5

Schedule: 4.5

Cost: 4.5

Willing to Refer: 4.5

"They were technical, professional, and efficient."

Mar 21, 2024

Dir, Digital Strategy & Transformation, Investment Mgmt Co

Ryan Brown

Financial services
Toronto, Ontario
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Sombra provided staff augmentation and custom software development services for an investment management company. The team built a custom software solution to support investment management operations.

The client was happy with Sombra's biweekly software releases. The team led agile project management and communicated through virtual meetings, emails, and messages. Moreover, Sombra had an outcome-oriented approach, and their professionalism and efficiency also stood out.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director, Digital Strategy & Transformation of an investment management company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Ours is an investment manager with industry-leading management capabilities providing a comprehensive range of domestic and global solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Develop custom software solution

SOLUTION

How did you find Sombra?

Referral

Why did you select Sombra over others?

High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Company values aligned

How many teammates from Sombra were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Custom software solution to support investment management operations.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

bi-weekly software releases

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

agile and outcome-oriented team

What was your primary form of communication with Sombra?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

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

They were technical, professional, and efficient

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

none

RATINGS

4.5

Custom Software Development Web Development
Amazon Application Development Framework
+4
Confidential
Jan. 2021 - Ongoing

4.5

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 4.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 4.0

"We are happy with our current team and progress."

Dec 21, 2023

Department Executive, Energy Software Company

Anonymous

Energy & natural resources
Austin, Texas
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified

An energy software company has hired Sombra for software development support. The team has created a roadmap managed by senior developers to assist with platform development.

Sombra has successfully helped with the release of a software product and new functionalities for the platform. Sombra's team is responsive and timely with their tasks. The client also praises the team's flexibility and support via virtual meetings and email.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I ama department executive at Ener-i.AI Inc

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Grid Modernization planning software and renewal energy siting software

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Support Software Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Sombra?

Referral

Why did you select Sombra over others?

High ratings
Good value for cost
Referred to me

How many teammates from Sombra were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Support Product Development with a development team. The development roadmap is managed and created by the corporate team of senior developers

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Releases of the product software and new functionality that was developed

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

Yes, but most project management is handled by our corporate team.

What was your primary form of communication with Sombra?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

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

Great value and flexibility to support our project

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

We are happy with our current team and progress

RATINGS

4.5

IT Staff Augmentation
Confidential
Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2024

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They were very accommodating and understanding of our requirements."

Sep 24, 2023

Software Engineer, Telecommunications Company

Anonymous

Telecommunications
Markham, Ontario
51-200 Employees
Online Review

Sombra has provided IT staff augmentation services for a telecommunications company. They've supplied the client with Angular developers to help them develop the UI for their Element Management System (EMS).

Sombra has provided the client with talented and high-quality developers. They've utilized Jira to track the project's progress and followed the Scrum methodology for exceptional project management. They also communicate effectively and are highly understanding of the client's requirements.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Software Engineer of a telecommunications company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Providing both hardware & software of wireless communication devices, along with management system & helper apps

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Angular developers to assist WebUI development

SOLUTION

How did you find Sombra?

Other

Why did you select Sombra over others?

Other

How many teammates from Sombra were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Continuous development & enhancements of the EMS (Element Management System), with Angular UI and multiple backend services & databases.
v3.2: Last Docker version on Centos 7.9
v4.0: First K8s version on Ubuntu 20.04
v5.0: First demo version with gNB capabilites targeting Dec, 2023

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have Jira to track progress & completion and now we moved to Scrum where story points can further assist in that

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

Always quite on time with high quality. They were very accommodating and understanding of our requirements.

What was your primary form of communication with Sombra?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

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

Provide highly capable developers & keep communication channels open

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

Not that I can think of

RATINGS

5.0

Custom Software Development Mobile App Development
Confidential
Jan. 2022 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"The team at Sombra is always receptive to ideas, sensitive to timely requests, and adapts to the project's needs."

May 1, 2023

Lead Engineer, Kyrio

Aarti Anand

Other industries
Louisville, Colorado
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Sombra has developed mobile clients for a communications technology firm. The mobile clients will act as hotspots, enabling the firm's product to leverage existing smartphones as backup connections.

Sombra has delivered the mobile clients, which the end customers highly rated during demos. The vendor impresses the client with their resilience, receptiveness to ideas, adaptability, and on-time delivery. They also respond promptly to the client's needs and manage the project efficiently.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Lead Engineer of Kyrio

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Kyrio works with many of the world’s largest network operators and network solution suppliers, providing innovative software solutions, product testing and creative solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Developing mobile clients for our adaptive route control products

SOLUTION

How did you find Sombra?

Online Search

Why did you select Sombra over others?

High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Company values aligned

What was the size of Sombra’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

Our product leverages existing smartphones on the customer’s premises as backup connections. To enable this functionality, we need mobile devices to act as hotspots.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have been taking the mobile applications developed by our Sombra developers to demos and they are being rated highly by our customers.

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

Our colleagues at Sombra are highly responsive to our needs. Regular sync ups have been helpful and the projects have been managed successfully!

What was your primary form of communication with Sombra?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

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

Resilience that has been shown in every possible aspect. The team at Sombra is always receptive to ideas, sensitive to timely requests, and adapts to the project's needs.

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

RATINGS

5.0

Web Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Jan. 2018 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

“The Sombra team is very well organized in the way that they work.”

Aug 23, 2018

CEO and Founder, Media Copyright Enforcement Startup

Anonymous

Media
Tel Aviv, Israel
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Sombra is developing an MVP for a web-based interface with a variety of user functions and interactions with a complex backend.

Development is ongoing, but clear communication and high quality development indicate successful outcomes. The Sombra team works transparently and provides real-time support as questions/issues arise.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder of an early-stage startup that focuses on online media copyright enforcement.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sombra?

We were looking for an outside vendor to develop the web-based interface for our service. It needed to include all user functions and interact with a complex backend.

What were your goals for this project?

We aimed to build a working MVP interface for beta users.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I was responsible for the selection process. I checked through other freelancer platforms and evaluated three finalists. Our priorities for this project were technical expertise, relevant experience, working reference projects, and an emphasis on communication.

Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?

The Sombra team created a web interface for the provided service. Their scope included both frontend and backend development. The technologies they worked with include Spring, Angular, MySQL, AWS S3 integration, and Spring boot deployment over Amazon.

What was the team composition?

Sombra provided one dedicated full-stack developer and one project manager. I managed specifications, dev management, and coordinated testing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

The project is progressing according to our pre-defined schedule. Sombra has managed development according to our specifications and raised issues with design/implementation, which have been promptly solved. The quality of development from their team is very high. Sombra’s developers bring the knowledge required for implementation and reliably select the right tools and solutions.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Sombra assigned a project manager to manage administrative issues and oversee communication. We usually do day-to-day work with the assigned developer, and communication has been very fluent and clear.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The Sombra team is very well organized in the way that they work. Communication and procedures stood out to us, while a clear status and clear results are always available. Development quality and pace are very good. Any question that comes up is promptly answered.

RATINGS

5.0

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Our Story

Founded in 2013 in Lviv, Sombra is a global software development and AI consulting company with 400+ experts across Europe, the Americas, and India. We transform tech challenges into success stories, delivering precision-driven solutions in fintech, healthcare, and beyond.

Our values: proactivity, honesty, and action. Thus, with a 4-year average client partnership and 98% on-time delivery, we don't just build tech. We build trust.

What Sets Us Apart

Customer-First

Our leadership works directly with you. With a Net Promoter Score of 70, 4-year average client engagement, and a money-back guarantee, we build partnerships based on trust, transparency, and real accountability.

Timely Delivery

98% of projects delivered on time and within scope. We combine precision execution with industry-specialized solutions across fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, and more to drive measurable business impact.

Efficiency You Can Count On

10–20-minute response time for urgent requests, flexible team scaling, access to a global talent pool with rare technical expertise, and proven methodologies. You get the right solution, fast.

Quick Facts

13 years in business

Commonly Asked Questions

We provide nearshore services under four engagement models. Consulting as a Service: expert guidance to navigate your complex tech challenges. Project-Based Team: turnkey nearshore solutions while you focus on your business. Managed Delivery: a dedicated team working exclusively on your product. Staff Augmentation: one or more specialists added to your existing team.

Yes. Our pre-sales team provides everything you need to make a confident decision: a forecasted timeline, monthly cost breakdown, project assumptions, and a clear plan for next steps. We believe transparency at the proposal stage sets the tone for the entire partnership. Reach out to get your estimate, or explore our case studies to see how we approach project scoping in practice.

Yes. Security is foundational to how we operate. Sombra is compliant with ISO 27001, ISO 9001:2015, PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, PIPEDA, CCPA, and FISMA. This allows us to confidently serve clients in regulated industries, such as financial services, healthcare, and e-commerce.

Communication is one of our five core values. Project managers proactively update clients on progress at all times. Feedback can be raised directly with your project or delivery manager. For significant issues, clients have direct access to our Chief Operating Officer, Oleh Kozak. Urgent requests are addressed within 10–20 minutes.

Yes. Typically, we connect AI with your existing infrastructure: legacy platforms, data warehouses, CRMs, and ERPs, so outputs embed into real workflows from day one. During solution design, we map your environment, define integration points, and address dependencies before deployment.

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Stryiska St, 108 L'viv, Ukraine 79000

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Satisfactory Cost-Effectiveness

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Custom Software Dev & Staff Aug for Investment Management Co

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Software Development for Energy Software Company

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IT Staff Augmentation for Telecommunications Company

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Mobile Client Development for Communications Tech Company

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Web-Based Interface Dev for Early-Stage Startup

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