Name: Vates
Address: Billinghurst 1833, Piso 6, Buenos Aires, Argentina, C1425, AR
Telephone: +54(11)5218-5711
Price range: $25 - $49
Rating: 4.9

Nearshore Custom Software Development

Vates is a software development company with a 30-year presence in the market, headquartered in the USA, with development centers in LATAM.

We meticulously select the top 10% of developers to ensure that your projects are delivered with the highest quality, in record time, and at a significantly reduced cost.

Elevate your team with our nearshore software development outsourcing services, designed to offer:

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Min project size
$10,000+
Hourly rate
$25 - $49 / hr
Employees
250 - 999
Locations
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Year founded
Founded 1991

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Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $10,000+

Avg. hourly rate $25 - $49 /hr

Rating for cost 4.7 /5

What Clients Have Said

Vates offers competitive pricing with good value for cost, as highlighted in multiple reviews. Project costs range from $10,000 to $100,000, catering to various client sizes, including startups and large enterprises. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and ability to deliver projects on time.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

$50,000 - $199,999 based on 21 reviews

< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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starting at $9,240/month

Vates Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

4.9

Quality 4.8
Schedule 4.8
Cost 4.7
Willing to Refer 4.8

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

Excellent Integration and Collaboration

Clients were impressed with Vates' ability to integrate seamlessly with internal teams, fostering excellent collaboration and achieving project milestones efficiently.
Strong Commitment to Client Needs

Vates consistently demonstrated a commitment to understanding and meeting client needs, showing flexibility and adaptability in their projects, which clients found impressive.
Timely Delivery of MVPs

Vates successfully delivered Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) on time, helping clients launch their initial versions and achieve market readiness.
High-Quality Project Management

Clients praised Vates for their exceptional project management skills, timely deliveries, and efficiency in managing workspaces, contributing to the successful completion of projects.
Areas for Improvement: Proactive Communication

Some clients suggested that Vates could improve by providing more proactive communication about potential roadblocks and challenges, as well as offering clearer contingency planning.
Effective Jira Implementations

Clients appreciated Vates' expertise in implementing Jira Software Cloud, leading to improved workflow efficiencies, transparency, and reduced issue resolution times. Their methodical approach and responsiveness were key strengths.

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Custom Software Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Feb. - Aug. 2020

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"Vates is a professional team, and they have very good prices for the level of talent in their team."

Feb 4, 2021

CEO, Socialcrew

Paula Gialdi

Advertising & marketing
Argentina
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified

Vates developed custom software for a digital marketing startup. The team built the software, including AI and big data components, to help the client reach new B2B customers.

The resulting software exceeded the expectations of the internal team. Vates produced high-quality results through a communicative and collaborative workflow. The team worked hard to provide a high level of customer service and support, responding quickly to messages and delivering on time.

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 SocialCrew, a digital marketing startup based in Argentina. We offer lead generation, SEM, growth marketing, customer research, and UI/UX design. We provide custom marketing software to customers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Vates?

We were looking to get more B2B clients, and we wanted to develop software for this purpose. The pandemic was affecting our business, so we needed to come up with a solution quickly.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Vates developed software with AI and big data components. It’s aimed to improve our clients’ business strategy and lead generation. They learned what our needs were and made some suggestions for the software.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 4–5 developers and a project manager from Vates.

How did you come to work with Vates?

They’re a well-known company in our market. We evaluated 3–4 other candidates, and we chose Vates because they were a large company with many years in the market.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested $40,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project ran between February–August 2020. We don’t have ongoing work at the moment, but we’ll go back to Vates when we do.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We’re very happy with the project, and we’ll do more work like this in 2021.

How did Vates perform from a project management standpoint?

They responded quickly to our messages, and they delivered on time.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They have a lot of experience with development processes like scrum, and they have an agile mentality.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. We gave them our idea, and they materialized it.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Vates is a professional team, and they have very good prices for the level of talent in their team. They’re quite accessible to startups.

RATINGS

5.0

"We worked with Vates as a team. It didn’t feel like we were outsourcing our project."

Custom Software Development
Confidential
Jan. 2023 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They are really open to any new need you may have."

Aug 11, 2023

Senior Purchaser, WarnerMedia

Anonymous

Media
Buenos Aires, Argentina
10,001+ Employees
Online Review
Verified

Vates has helped a media company develop sales systems using Java. Vates' Java developers also provide ongoing support.

Vates has met the client's internal metrics for development work successfully. The team offers timely deliveries and is very open to the client's needs. Moreover, they're compromised with continuously improving their work, leveraging virtual meetings and emails to collaborate.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Purchaser of WBD

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Media Company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Develop Sales Systems

SOLUTION

How did you find Vates?

Referral

Why did you select Vates over others?

High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Good value for cost
Referred to me

How many teammates from Vates were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Java Developers for Aleph on going sales system development and support.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

internal metrics support with the tech team.

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

Yes, there were no problems with the delivery times.

What was your primary form of communication with Vates?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

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

They are really open to any new need you may have.

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

They are really compromised with the continuous improvement.

RATINGS

5.0

IT Staff Augmentation
$50,000 to $199,999
Jan. 2019 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They meet all goals on time."

Aug 11, 2023

Software Developer Manager, La Nacion

Pablo Melicchio

Media
Buenos Aires, Argentina
501-1,000 Employees
Online Review

Vates provides staff augmentation services for an online media company. They've worked with the client for four years, searching for and bringing in IT talent to support their development efforts.

Vates has provided IT professionals who have met the client's high standards, some of which have been hired directly by the client due to their performance. Currently, 10 resources are working with the client and meeting their goals on time. Overall, Vates has been attentive to the client's needs.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Software Developer Manager of La Nacion

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Media online

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

staff augmentation

SOLUTION

How did you find Vates?

Referral

Why did you select Vates over others?

Pricing fit our budget
Good value for cost
Company values aligned

How many teammates from Vates were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Over these 4 years, we have worked with Vates regarding bringing IT resources to La Nacion. In a highly competitive environment, country, and era, they have managed to provide us with the best talents in the market.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

If the professionals provided by Vates meet high standards, they are hired directly by La Nacion. We evaluate service performance, as we currently have over 10 developers on staff who were provided by Vates.

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

They meet all goals on time

What was your primary form of communication with Vates?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

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

Provider- customer relation. They take in consideration the company needs before they bring IT candidates.

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

nothing to highlight

RATINGS

5.0

Application Management & Support Custom Software Development
Confidential
Jan. 2020 - Ongoing

4.5

Quality: 4.5

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 4.5

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"We always find them very committed to our common goals."

Aug 4, 2023

Education Solutions Manager, Siglo 21 University

Luis Ferraris

Education
Cordoba, Argentina
501-1,000 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Vates provides custom software development services for a university. The team assists the client with external software factory services and has completed multiple projects, from discovery to implementation.

Vates has successfully delivered the project and met the client's expectations. The team is very committed to the client's needs and has a dynamic approach. Vates works under the Agile approach and provides daily follow-up, scrum planning, demos, and sprint retrospective meetings.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Education Solutions Manager of Siglo 21 University

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Higher Education - Siglo21 University

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

External Software Factory

SOLUTION

How did you find Vates?

Referral

Why did you select Vates over others?

Close to my geographic location
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Referred to me
Company values aligned

How many teammates from Vates were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Provide external software factory service.
Completed multiple projects from discovery to implementation, interacting with our Product Owners and Functional Analyst , as well as other vendors.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Agile approach regular ceremonies:

scrum planning
daily follow-up
demos
sprint retrospective meetings

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

Agile approach - Fail fast . There were schedule delays of course, as in any other real life project but we always find them very committed to our common goals.

What was your primary form of communication with Vates?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

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

Very commited to our needs, dynamic and culture .

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

Area of improvement: probably dealing with team stability due to general staff rotation in our local market,

RATINGS

4.5

HR Consulting HR Outsourcing
$1,000,000 to $9,999,999
Jan. 2018 - Ongoing

4.0

Quality: 4.0

Schedule: 4.0

Cost: 4.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"We are very satisfied with their services."

Jul 31, 2023

Assistant Manager of Systems Development, Insurance Company

Anonymous

Financial services
Buenos Aires, Argentina
51-200 Employees
Online Review

Vates provides ongoing HR services for an insurance company. The team is helping the client find and hire qualified resources for their company.

So far, the client has been pleased with Vates' services. The team works efficiently, addressing the client's needs in a timely manner. Moreover, they continue to impress the client with their strong sense of professionalism. The partners communicate via virtual meetings, email, and messaging apps.

Application Management & Support
Less than $10,000
June 2023

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 4.5

"Their delivery was very efficient."

Jul 31, 2023

CTO, Sur Tecnologias SAS

Ramon Fernandez Tempesta

Other industries
Cordoba, Argentina
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Vates provided server migration services for an IT services company. The team helped the client migrate to Jira.

Vates did exactly what they were hired to do in a timely manner. The client was most impressed with the team's execution speed and accuracy. The partners communicated via virtual meetings, email, and messaging apps.

IT Staff Augmentation
Confidential
July 2021 - Ongoing

4.5

Quality: 4.5

Schedule: 4.5

Cost: 4.5

Willing to Refer: 3.5

"The resources are committed to the projects."

Jul 31, 2023

Manager, Techint Group

Anonymous

Other industries
Argentina
10,001+ Employees
Online Review

Vates provides staffing services for an industrial plant construction company. The team provides consulting about web and mobile development for business intelligence (BI) applications.

Vates meets expectations, and their resources are committed to the client's project. The team delivers work on time and is responsive through virtual meetings.

AR/VR Development Custom Software Development Event Marketing Market Research Marketing Strategy
Confidential
Jan. - Dec. 2022

5.0

Quality: 4.5

Schedule: 4.0

Cost: 4.5

Willing to Refer: 4.0

"The Vates team had excellent project management."

Jul 28, 2023

IT Manager, Naturgy

Andres Correa

Utilities
Argentina
201-500 Employees
Online Review

A utility company hired Vates to implement Jira software and help with projects using the tool. The team also provided support for the client's demand generation project.

Thanks to Vates, the client met their project goals. The team's experience was highly commendable, and their project management skills were excellent. They delivered items on time and had cost-effective services. Overall, the project was successfully completed.

Application Management & Support Custom Software Development
Confidential
Jan. 2021 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"Vates is a serious company and helps us offer better services."

Jul 27, 2023

Project Leader, Provincia Seguros

Lucas Puente

Other industries
Argentina
1,001-5,000 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Vates provides development, testing, and systems integration services for an insurance firm. The team has worked on multiple projects for the client, including maintenance and the development of a new service.

All projects involving Vates have been successfully implemented. The team manages the engagement well. They deliver tasks on time, and their teammates are dedicated to helping the client offer better services. Overall, the partnership has been highly successful.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Project Leader of Provincia Seguros

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Provincia Seguros is a insured company based in Argentina. It offers a wide range of insurance services, including car insured, home insured, life insured, personal accidents insured, health insured and other realted products.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Developing of new service
Service maintenance

SOLUTION

How did you find Vates?

Online Search
Referral

Why did you select Vates over others?

High ratings
Good value for cost
Company values aligned

How many teammates from Vates were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

There have been several projects where the services of Vates have been used, from developement and Testing services for Systems Integration.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Successful implementation of all the involved projects.

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

All the projects and time were good.

What was your primary form of communication with Vates?

Virtual Meeting

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

Vates is a serious company and helps us offer better services

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

Not for the moment

RATINGS

5.0

Business Consulting Custom Software Development
Confidential
June 2022 - Jan. 2023

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"I'm very satisfied with the service provided. Everything was on schedule and very professional."

Jul 7, 2023

CEO & Founder, Morpheus

Nicolás Mateos

Financial services
Argentina
11-50 Employees
Online Review

Vates designed and developed the MVP of a financial solution company. The project included UI/UX design, demo product development, MVP development, and startup consulting through Vates' ExO Launchpad.

Vates successfully developed, tested, and implemented the client's product, and they were instrumental in carrying out the activities of their ExO Launchpad service. Vates delivered items on time and responded immediately to the client's inquiries. Overall, their services helped the client thrive.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO & Founder of Morpheus

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

My company provides a financial solution which connects businesses that want to borrow money with those willing to lend them.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Develop the MVP of the Company.
Advise the Company on start-up methodologies and its developement.

SOLUTION

How did you find Vates?

Online Search

Why did you select Vates over others?

High ratings
Close to my geographic location
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Company values aligned

How many teammates from Vates were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Design of the application structure (User Interface)
Coding of the application.
Demo of the developed application.
Implementation of the application for production.
Development of the consulting services for StartUp (ExO LaunchPad).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The application built, tested, and implemented.
ExO Launchpad activities carried out.

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

Everything was delivered according to schedule and Vates responded to needs always immediately.

What was your primary form of communication with Vates?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

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

What is impressive and unique about Vates is the perfect mix between Software Development Professionalism and its ExO Launchpad Methodology applied to Start-Up companies to help them thrive.

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

I'm very satisfied with the service provided. Everything was on schedule and very professional.

RATINGS

5.0

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