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Custom LMS Platforms Built to Scale

Academy Smart is a custom LMS development company helping training providers, EdTech companies, healthcare organizations, and regulated businesses build scalable learning platforms with full ownership, no per-seat fees, and faster ROI.

With 15+ years of experience, 100+ IT professionals, and 112 clients across 19 countries, we specialize in custom LMS development, LMS modernization, LMS integrations, CPD solutions, AI-powered learning portals, and learning apps.

  • Min project size
    $10,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $25 - $49 / hr
  • Employees
    50 - 249
  • Locations
    Kharkiv, Ukraine
  • Year founded
    Founded 2009
  • Languages

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Vladyslav Sokol
CEO & Owner About the Team

1 Language that we service

  • English

3 Locations

  • Kharkiv , Ukraine
  • Potters Bar , England
  • Wrocław , Poland

Select Focus Area
Application Platforms
Azure Platform
25%
Amazon Application Development Framework
20%
Linux server
15%
Other app platform
15%
Heroku
10%
AI Technologies & Models
Open AI GPT-3
30%
GPT-J
20%
Adobe Firefly
10%
Open AI Dall-E 2
10%
OpenAI Jukebox
10%
Codegeex
5%
Craiyon
5%
GPT-Neox
5%
Stable Diffusion
5%
CMS Focus
Frameworks and CMS
.NET
10%
Django
10%
Spring MVC
10%
Programming & Scripting
SQL
15%
C#
10%
Java
10%
PHP
10%
Python
10%
Typescript
10%
Industries
Education
50%
Information technology
15%
Non-profit
15%
Government
10%
Other industries
10%
Clients
Enterprise (>$1B)
40%
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
30%
Small Business (<$10M)
30%

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $10,000+
Avg. hourly rate $25 - $49 /hr
Rating for cost 4.7 /5

What Clients Have Said

Academy Smart offers competitive pricing, with project costs ranging from €10,000 to €500,000, providing good value for cost. Clients appreciate their communication, timely delivery, and the ability to meet budget constraints, indicating strong overall value.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

< $49,999 based on 12 reviews
< $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000

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Academy Smart Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

4.9
  • Quality 4.8
  • Schedule 4.9
  • Cost 4.7
  • Willing to Refer 5.0

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • Adaptability to Client Needs

    Academy Smart is noted for their adaptability, often tailoring their approach to meet specific client needs and project requirements. This flexibility is appreciated by clients and contributes to successful project outcomes.

  • Effective Developer Integration

    Academy Smart is recognized for smoothly integrating their developers into client teams, enhancing productivity and offering fresh perspectives on legacy systems. This integration is often seamless, leading to increased team velocity and innovation.

  • Proficiency in Diverse Technologies

    Academy Smart shows versatility across various technologies including Java, React Native, and cloud-based solutions. Their technical expertise allows them to tackle a wide range of projects, from mobile app development to complex backend systems.

  • Areas for Improvement in Communication

    While generally praised for communication, there are instances where Academy Smart's communication has been less consistent, particularly towards project deadlines. Clients suggest more open and frequent updates to prevent any misunderstandings.

  • Strong Communication and Project Management

    Academy Smart is praised for their excellent communication and project management skills. Clients consistently highlight their proactive updates, transparency, and responsiveness, which contribute to smooth project execution and alignment with client goals.

  • Commitment to Client Satisfaction

    The company demonstrates a strong commitment to client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly, being flexible with changes, and consistently delivering on time and within budget. Their dedication to quality and client needs is frequently highlighted.

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Mobile App Dev for Workplace Safety Solutions Company

  • Mobile App Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Mar. 2019 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
4.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
4.5

"They met all our requirements."

Feb 27, 2020
Marketing Manager, Meemaken
Joris van der Poel
Verified
  • Education
  • Hilversum, Netherlands
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Academy Smart provided iOS and Android mobile app development for a workplace safety solutions company. Their team built the backend based on a for users to send safety alerts. 

Ongoing React Native Dev for Development Firm

  • Mobile App Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Nov. 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
4.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0

"The team demonstrated proactivity and the will to improve code quality."

Feb 18, 2020
Owner, Mobile & Web Development Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Amersfoort, Netherlands
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Academy Smart was hired by a mobile app developer to convert existing iOS- and Android-compatible applications onto one, unified React Native platform.

Security Training Dev for Business Services Company

  • Custom Software Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Nov. 2018 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They always think with you to create the best possible product."

Feb 15, 2020
Director, E-Learning Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Business services
  • Netherlands
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Academy Smart designed, developed, and configured a security awareness training solution.

Testing & Software Dev for Cloud-based Product

  • Custom Software Development
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • Apr. 2014 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"The team maintains a service-oriented working style."

Apr 19, 2019
Former VP of Product, Cloudyn
Vittaly Tavor
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Rosh Ha'Ayin, Israel
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

After testing automation for cloud-based cost management software, Academy Smart began front-and-backend development. This included implementing Microsoft Azure connectors and collecting AWS data.

Outsourced Development & Design for IT Firm

  • Custom Software Development
  • $1,000,000 to $9,999,999
  • Aug. 2014 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They just need to continue keeping up with technologies and doing the great work they’re doing."

Apr 8, 2019
CEO, ITSOFT
Evgeny Golubov
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Israel
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Academy Smart is a third-party vendor that assists with all kinds of design and development related projects. They’re in charge of choosing the right people skilled in the required technologies for each project.

Website Design & Development for Pharmaceutical Company

  • Web Design Web Development
  • Confidential
  • Mar. - June 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They did a wonderful job."

Jun 19, 2025
Owner & Strategic Partnerships, Couponix
Ryan Blaire
  • Other industries
  • West Palm Beach, Florida
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review

Academy Smart designed and developed a WordPress website for a pharmaceutical components supplier. The site showcased the client's product catalog and simplified order inquiries.

Front & Backend Dev for E-Commerce Solutions Company

  • Custom Software Development Web Development
  • Amazon Application Development Framework
    +2
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Jan. 2021 - Jan. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"I always felt comforted by their level of competence."

Feb 29, 2024
CEO, E-Commerce Solutions Company
Nicola Vastola
Verified
  • Information technology
  • Milan, Italy
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Academy Smart provided front- and backend development services for an e-commerce solutions company. The team utilized Figma to design the API structure.

Mobile App Development for Meeting Management Platform

  • Mobile App Development
  • Microservices Development
    +2
  • Confidential
  • Apr. 2023 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their versatility and can-do mentality stand out."

Sep 28, 2023
CEO, Yabbu
Willem Jacobs
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Academy Smart provides mobile app development support to a meeting management platform. They're responsible for refactoring the app, integrating payment gateways, and implementing further version enhancements.

Mobile App Dev, UI Design & DevOps Support for HR Company

  • Custom Software Development
  • Confidential
  • Jan. 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They're committed to our tasks and have done their best to help us."

Aug 22, 2022
CTO, A.D data
Oren Levy
  • Other industries
  • Israel
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review

Academy Smart has provided mobile app development services to an HR company using Angular. They've also designed the UI and provided project consulting and DevOps services.

Backend Dev for EV-Charging Platform

  • Custom Software Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Jan. - June 2022
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"With their help, we successfully finished the project within the scope."

Aug 19, 2022
CTO, Balcoo AS
Bjørn Grønning
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Norway
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Academy Smart supported an electric vehicle charging platform’s app development project with backend development using Java.

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Our Story

Academy Smart was built on a simple belief: great software is created when technology expertise meets genuine partnership.

For more than 15 years, we've helped organizations solve complex challenges through custom software, learning technologies, and product innovation. We combine engineering excellence with transparency, adaptability, and a strong commitment to our clients' success.

Our goal is not just to deliver software, but to build solutions that create long-term value and help businesses 

Meet the Team

Vladyslav Sokol

Vladyslav SokolCEO & Owner

Technology evolves constantly, but innovation remains essential. As CEO of Academy Smart, I help organizations leverage software, learning technologies, and product innovation to accelerate growth, and create lasting business value.

Iryna Kurkina

Iryna KurkinaChief Business Officer

I believe that business is about people. Over a decade in business development, I've learned that the strongest partnerships are built on transparency, trust, and genuine human connections. When people share a common goal, great things happen.

What Sets Us Apart

Up to 50% Faster Delivery

Our proprietary products, accelerators, and reusable frameworks help reduce development time by up to 50%, enabling clients to launch solutions faster and with lower implementation risk.

Reduce LMS Costs by Up to 70%

We help organizations replace costly licensing models with scalable custom solutions, reducing LMS-related costs by up to 70% while gaining greater flexibility and control.

ISO 27001
certified

Enterprise-grade security, GDPR-ready workflows, and distributed teams across the EU

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Verified Client Reviews
19
Overall Review Rating
4.9
Source
Clutch
Last Updated
June 15, 2026

Business Entity

Business Entity Name Hypogen Ltd
Source Companies House
Jurisdiction of Formation United Kingdom
Date of Formation September 29, 2017
Status Active
Last Updated June 19, 2024
ID 10988578

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment Very Low Risk
Source Creditsafe
Last Updated January 1, 2022
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67A, 23 Serpnya street KharkivUkraine 61000

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