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Frontend Web Development for Wealth Management Platform
Featured Review
Web Development
$200,000 to $999,999
May 2021 - Apr. 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“Brainhub was very engaged and provided the best service possible.”
Jun 22, 2022
Head of Delivery DACH & Italy, Wealth Management Platform
Anonymous
Financial services
1,001-5,000 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Brainhub provided frontend development for a wealth management platform. They were embedded in the client’s in-house Scrum teams and used React, Redux, and TypeScript. The team also helped implement Cypress.
The client was happy with Brainhub’s work and customer service. The team communicated effectively through weekly check-ins and provided valuable feedback throughout the process. Their proactive approach and excellent teamwork also stood out and contributed to the engagement’s success.
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 head of delivery for DACH and Italy for a wealth management platform solution. We’re a utility provider and provide services to banks, insurances and asset managers.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub?
We hired them to do frontend development for projects in Germany and Italy.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Brainhub did frontend development on a website using React, Redux, and TypeScript. We had created the wireframes with the design team and had our own developers. About 8 developers from Brainhub joined our individual Scrum teams. They participated in planning meetings, daily calls, retrospectives, and development.
Additionally, they supported us in implementing a test automation framework called Cypress, helping us set it up. After the initial setup, the project team took over the framework.
What is the team composition?
We worked with an account manager and about eight frontend developers from Brainhub.
How did you come to work with Brainhub?
I found them on Google while looking for a company who provides staff augmentation for top notch React developers. When searching on Google, Brainhub showed up in the top 10 results and through the entire vendor selection process. they presented themselves very professional. Although we issued an RFP to look at alternatives, Brainhub was the clear winner.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent roughly £500,000 (approximately $613,000 USD).
What is the status of this engagement?
The project lasted from May 2021–April 2022.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Brainhub was very engaged and provided the best service possible.
How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint?
We had weekly check-ins through Google Meet, and they addressed any performance issues we found. They also shared very good feedback when they felt we were missing something or that something could be improved. I could raise issues with them when needed, too. Overall, the experience was very positive.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Brainhub was very proactive and acted as a cohesive company instead of a group of individual contractors. They worked together and really took care of their people. Additionally, we appreciated that they had a key person managing the project who wanted to ensure they were providing the best results possible.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, they were excellent.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
My advice is to be really clear in regards to what you want. Brainhub will tell you if you’re not explaining what you need with enough clarity because they want to be successful.
"One of the most impressive aspects was the speed at which they delivered results."
Oct 24, 2023
CEO, Software Company
Anonymous
Software
Switzerland
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
An HR platform company hired Brainhub to enhance their web app by deploying functionalities within their CRM. The goal was to elevate the client's platform and existing product to meet their evolving HR needs.
Thanks to Brainhub, the client successfully launched their enhanced platform. There were few bugs that appeared, showcasing the team's meticulous testing and QA processes. Their project management approach was structured and effective. Moreover, their expertise in JavaScript was also commendable.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CEO of a software company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
All-in-one HR platform that helps HR departments around the world work smarter.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brainhub to accomplish?
We engaged Brainhub with a specific goal in mind: to enhance our web application by implementing crucial functionalities within our CRM module. Our objective was to improve our existing product and elevate its capabilities.
This goal stemmed from our desire to not only enhance the UX but also to equip our platform with cutting-edge capabilities that would set it apart in the competitive HR software landscape. We sought to leverage Brainhub's expertise to elevate our existing product, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of HR departments worldwide.
This collaboration was a strategic move to fortify our position as an industry leader by providing a comprehensive and seamlessly integrated solution for HR professionals. We were confident that Brainhub's technical proficiency was precisely what we needed to achieve this ambitious milestone. Their involvement was instrumental in pushing the boundaries of what our platform could offer, ultimately providing a more robust and sophisticated tool for HR departments globally.
SOLUTION
How did you find Brainhub?
Referral
Why did you select Brainhub over others?
High ratings
Close to my geographic location
Great culture fit
Referred to me
How many teammates from Brainhub were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Brainhub's contribution to our project was marked by a creditable level of technical proficiency and a proactive approach. Their team, composed of three skilled developers and a dedicated QA Engineer, seamlessly integrated into our Scrum teams. This integration extended across various aspects of the project, including planning meetings, daily communication channels, retrospectives, and the actual development tasks.
One distinguishing factor that sets Brainhub apart is their strategic mindset. They consistently provided valuable insights and recommendations throughout the entirety of our collaboration. This encompassed critical areas such as revising the project roadmap, streamlining feature deployment, and optimizing our overall development process. This guidance significantly expedited our iteration cycles, allowing us to deliver thoroughly tested updates in a timely manner.
Furthermore, Brainhub showcased remarkable adaptability. They adeptly translated our design concepts into functional features, seamlessly incorporating them into our existing product. This versatility was particularly evident in their ability to develop key functionalities from the ground up, demonstrating a high level of technical prowess.
Brainhub's involvement was instrumental in achieving the objectives set forth for our HR platform. Their technical expertise, coupled with their collaborative and adaptable approach, played a pivotal role in the success of our product.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The project with Brainhub brought concrete and favorable outcomes. We successfully deployed the first version with enhanced functionalities in our CRM module. This milestone was achieved with a strikingly low incidence of bugs, showcasing the meticulous testing and QA processes put in place. The initial feedback from our users has been positive, affirming the effectiveness of the implemented upgrades.
This response not only validates our decision to collaborate with Brainhub but also indicates a promising trajectory for the continued development and refinement of our HR platform. These outcomes mark a significant step forward in the evolution of our product, setting a solid foundation for future enhancements and refinements.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Brainhub's project management approach was structured and effective. We held weekly planning sessions via Google Meet, providing an opportunity to review progress, address significant issues, and prioritize tasks for the forthcoming week. This regular cadence of meetings ensured everyone was aligned and updated on project developments.
For day-to-day communication and task management, we utilized Slack and Jira, respectively. This combination allowed for seamless and organized collaboration. Tasks were tracked, discussed, and resolved efficiently within the Jira platform, while Slack served as an immediate channel for any quick queries or updates.
What was your primary form of communication with Brainhub?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
JavaScript Expertise: Their proficiency in JavaScript was a notable asset. It significantly contributed to the successful execution of the project, particularly in the development of key functionalities.
Good Communication Skills in English: Effective communication is crucial in any collaborative project, and Brainhub demonstrated commendable proficiency in English. This ensured that ideas, feedback, and instructions were conveyed clearly and accurately.
Swift Results: One of the most impressive aspects was the speed at which they delivered results. Within just two weeks of initiating our collaboration, Brainhub’s team submitted their first pull request. This demonstrated their agility and efficiency in driving the project forward.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Brainhub could have done differently?
Nothing worth noting.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Custom Software Development for Podcast Software Company
Custom Software Development
Less than $10,000
July 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The team was very responsive and great at keeping track of the project's scope."
Sep 7, 2023
Product VP, Podcast Software Firm
Anonymous
Media
Toronto, Ontario
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Brainhub provided custom software development for a podcast software company. The team was responsible for hosting, open-source development, frontend design, and Github/Gitlab implementation.
Brainhub completed the project on time, thanks to their organized and communicative approach. The team was also highly responsive, and internal stakeholders were particularly impressed with the service provider's work ethic.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the VP, Product of a media company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Podcast analytics software
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brainhub to accomplish?
Technical planning and research for additional product offering
SOLUTION
How did you find Brainhub?
Referral
Why did you select Brainhub over others?
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Referred to me
How many teammates from Brainhub were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Our team hired Brainhub to do initial set up for developing a new product offering from our company. Deliverables:
Using the available scripts on the open source platform to deploy the project to Cloudflare
Customize it with our domain name
Setup CI/CD (already done on the OS version) on Github/Gitlab
Setup staging and production environment
Host it on a scalable hosting platform and password protect frontend access.
Add error-monitoring in place
Add system logging in place
Most important - document all parts of the code, excluding the tests.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The project was completed on time. The Brainhub team was very organized and communicative. Even though we were in different time zones, that didn't cause any issues for their work. All developments were well documented. We enjoyed working with them!
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Project was delivered on time. The team was very responsive and great at keeping track of the project's scope. Daily updates were provided.
What was your primary form of communication with Brainhub?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Very easy to work with! Asked lots of questions and was able to get the job done efficiently.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Brainhub could have done differently?
There was nothing they needed to improve on.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
UI/UX Web Design Evaluation for Research Consulting Company
UX/UI Design
Confidential
Apr. - May 2023
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
4.5
"Their collaborative and approachable manner made them a pleasure to work with."
Aug 9, 2023
Former Marketing Manager, Research Consulting Company
Anonymous
Consulting
Canada
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Brainhub evaluated a research consulting company's website UI/UX design and performed a heuristic evaluation. Brainhub evaluated the site's clarity and delivered a report with findings and recommendations.
Brainhub delivered a roadmap for website improvements and a report with 100 pages. The report yielded 36 issues that the client was able to address and fix. Brainhub had effective project management — they consistently met deadlines and had a seamless collaboration with the client through Miro.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the former Marketing Manager of a research consulting company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We are a progressive, strategic and innovative company that provides full-service research, engagement & fundraising tools and strategies.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brainhub to accomplish?
Evaluating and improving the user experience by identifying usability issues and recommending design enhancements
SOLUTION
How did you find Brainhub?
Referral
Other
Why did you select Brainhub over others?
Referred to me
How many teammates from Brainhub were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
A Brainhub UX designer reviewed our website and performed a Heuristic Usability Evaluation, analyzing the website's Language, Priority, Universality and Visual Clarity. Everything that can be seen and experienced on the website was evaluated across these five general categories. The end product was a report with the findings and recommendations.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Brainhub's heuristic evaluation of our site yielded 36 issues that we were able to action to improve our site's usability. We are eager to see how this affects the user journey once the site is launched.
The result of the project was a roadmap for website improvements. We received a 100-page report, which listed the issues along with explanations of why each particular issue is important and proposals for fixing them. The report also included specific suggestions for A/B testing and estimations of the issues and solutions in terms of their impact on business objectives.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Brainhub's project management was proficient. The team consistently met deadlines and their communication was clear and effective. Their collaborative and approachable manner made them a pleasure to work with.
What was your primary form of communication with Brainhub?
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
What stood out as unique about Brainhub was their use of Miro boards. This approach fostered seamless collaboration and enabled efficient brainstorming, organization, and visualization of ideas.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Brainhub could have done differently?
Brainhub met our expectations for this project, and there are no obvious areas of improvement for the scope of work they did for us.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
4.5
NPS
Custom Software Dev Staff Augmentation for FinTech Company
$200,000 to $999,999
Oct. 2022 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“The team is really good; everyone we’ve worked with has been competent.”
Jun 5, 2023
Executive, FinTech Company
Anonymous
Financial services
United Kingdom
51-200 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Brainhub provides development staff augmentation for a fintech company. Brainhub provides a small team of React and Node.js developers who support a project for an end customer.
Brainhub’s developers have the skills the client needs, pick things up quickly, and move the project forward. The team excels at project management and effective communication through email and video conferencing. They’re also flexible, adjusting the team size as needed with competent resources.
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 am an executive at a fintech company located in the UK. We build financial modeling software for financial institutions.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub?
We use Brainhub for additional development. We have our own internal development teams but have various products and wanted short-term resources to help us with those.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Brainhub provides a small React and Node.js development team to help us deliver a project to an end customer.
What is the team composition?
We’ve worked with a delivery and project manager and developers from Brainhub.
How did you come to work with Brainhub?
I believe I found them on Clutch.
How much have you invested in them?
We spend about €50,000 (approximately $54,000 USD) a month.
What is the status of this engagement?
The engagement began in October 2022 and is ongoing, with 3–4 months to go.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We measure Brainhub’s success by whether the developers have the skills and expertise we need, whether they pick things up quickly, and whether they drive the project forward. Brainhub has met these benchmarks, so our engagement has been successful so far.
How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint?
They’re good at project management and can provide additional resources if we need them. At the same time, we don’t have any resources we don’t need. Overall, Brainhub has been very flexible and has good communication through email and video conferencing.
What did you find most impressive about them?
I’m most impressed with Brainhub’s flexibility and ability to deliver. The team is really good; everyone we’ve worked with has been competent.
Are there any areas they could improve?
We haven’t been unhappy with anything — Brainhub has been great.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
"Although there’s always room for improvement, they’re very good."
Schedule
4.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
"They provide pretty good value for money."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Custom Software Dev for Marketing Technology Startup
Custom Software Development
$50,000 to $199,999
Sep. 2022 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They take the time to learn the purpose of every feature so that they can do the best job."
Mar 21, 2023
Co-Founder & CEO, SaaS Startup
Aviv Abecasis
Software
Israel
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Brainhub executes custom software development for a marketing technology startup. They've used Node.js and React Native to build the SaaS product's backend. The application integrates with other databases.
The app has 180 users, and there have been no bugs or crashes, thanks to Brainhub's efforts. The organized and detail-oriented team has taken the time to understand the project to ensure its success. They've reacted well to delays on the client's end. They're prompt and meet daily via Google Meet.
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 co-founder and CEO of a startup that develops marketing technology products.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub?
We needed their team’s expertise to help develop the backend of our software solution.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
In the beginning, we had a discovery phase where the Brainhub team learned about our product. We shared our goals, the audience we were trying to reach, and our value proposition. We provided UI mockups and a prototype. We gave them our requirements for the database structure and entity relationships. After that, they prepared the boilerplate of the technology on the AWS cloud and started developing it according to our tickets.
They’ve created a SaaS product using Node.js that connects with databases and customer listings from other platforms. The tool generates automated digital campaigns and integrates with advertising platforms. There’s a mobile application written in React Native, a dashboard, and a settings panel.
What is the team composition?
There are two senior developers working on the project.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent $150,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We’ve been working together since September 2022, and we’re still in an active contract.
How did you come to work with Brainhub?
We researched companies that provided software development at a high level. We had 10 candidates and disqualified those based in Ukraine due to the instability resulting from the Russian Invasion. From the remaining six, Brainhub seemed like the best fit for us; they appeared to be detailed.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The app already has 180 users, and, amazingly, there have been no crashes or bugs. The code is very organized and well-structured. Brainhub’s support has impacted our company in a positive way. After several months, we were able to successfully launch our product.
How did the company perform from a project management standpoint?
They estimate how long each task will take in Jira, and they meet the deadlines. If they don’t, we help them catch up, but generally, they deliver features on time. None of the delays have been Brainhub’s fault; we’ve had to submit extra tickets as a result of change requests from our marketing department and other unplanned factors have come up that always occur when launching a product.
Everything is well-documented. Documentation can cause tasks to take longer than expected, but I think it’ll be worth it in the future.
We host morning calls on Google Meet.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They want to fully understand the project; they take the time to learn the purpose of every feature so that they can do the best job. I think that’s unique. Other agencies sometimes make mistakes because they don’t understand what they’re developing. This can cause a need to restructure, but this hasn’t happened with Brainhub.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, we’ve had retrospectives, but there’s nothing major I’d change.
Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?
Provide as many written details as you can.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"Every morning, they’re on time."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"The price is a bit high, but everyone has a high price because demand has increased."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I’ve already recommended them several times.
Custom Software Dev for Software Company
Custom Software Development
Confidential
Jan. 2022 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Functionality was not only delivered regularly on time but also at a high level of quality."
Mar 14, 2023
Executive, Software Company
Anonymous
Software
Munich, Germany
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Brainhub works alongside a software company's in-house team to provide full stack development for a B2B SaaS developer platform. This includes using React, TypeScript, NodeJS, Lambdas, Cloudfront, and Kinesis.
Thanks to Brainhub, the client's product is experiencing significant traction and growing swiftly. The team utilizes an agile methodology, delivering all outputs on time and with high quality. Their company culture and collaborative approach are commendable.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am an executive at a software company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Cello is a User-led Growth platform for amplifying word-of-mouth for B2B SaaS.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brainhub to accomplish?
Development of our platform, user experience and services
SOLUTION
How did you find Brainhub?
Referral
Why did you select Brainhub over others?
High ratings
Close to my geographic location
Pricing fits our budget
Great culture fit
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Brainhub were assigned to this project?
6-10 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Brainhub worked along in-house teams to provide full stack development for a B2B SaaS developer platform that customers embed into their own products. The product uses React, TypeScript, NodeJS and is built on AWS cloud services using S3, Lambdas, Cloudfront, Docker, Kinesis, DynamoDB. Additionally, the platform is built as 'infrastructure as code' CI/CD from the ground up using Terraform and automated unit and E2E testing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Our product is now seeing significant traction and growing quickly. To achieve this we delivered regular weekly releases that allowed us to quickly iterate on our product offering through close collaboration with customers, both in terms of functionality and scaling.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Our teams collaborated through a fully agile process that allowed for rapid, weekly releases using Kanban to deliver continuous value to our customers. Functionality was not only delivered regularly on time but also at a high level of quality. Additionally, we have an experienced team and Brainhub was always responsive in providing an overall process that met our needs and high bar for quality and continuous improvement.
What was your primary form of communication with Brainhub?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Brainhub injected a high level of energy and its own company culture to the project, which helped in building a strong partnership delivering our unique product offering from an early stage. This allowed our teams to work together with a high level of trust through close collaboration on every aspect of our product and execute as a single team.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Brainhub could have done differently?
While Brainhub provided resources and processes that allowed us to hit the ground running, we eventually were able to streamline some processes of these based on our own experiences a few months down the road. Nothing significant here, but perhaps we could have taken some of these steps earlier on.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Custom Software Dev for Entertainment Company
Custom Software Development
Confidential
June 2022 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“The quality of Brainhub’s developers is very high, and they know how to take ownership of their work.”
Jan 12, 2023
Producer, Entertainment Company
Anonymous
Arts, entertainment & music
Stockholm, Sweden
51-200 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Brainhub acts as a part of the development team for an entertainment company, focusing on their video game’s desktop launcher. They handle tasks related to the product using Electron, React, and Node.js.
Brainhub has delivered quality work with no major flaws, and they’ve met the client’s expectations. The team is communicative and collaborative, and they work at a good pace. Moreover, they take ownership of their work and participate in the technical design process as an active part of the team.
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 a producer at an entertainment company that has a video game.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub?
Most games these days require a launcher system to initiate, so we needed someone to help us develop our game’s desktop launcher.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Brainhub is in charge of our desktop launcher development needs. When they joined, the product was already in place, so we provided them with all of our existing documentation. Ours is an ongoing project with no end date, so they basically work as our development team, handling the tasks and projects within the scope of that product.
Our launcher executes our game on desktop devices and pushes updates. We update our game regularly, so this product notices when there’s an update and patches the game for the user. Additionally, it helps us communicate news to those users. As for the technology stack, Brainhub uses Electron, React, and Node.js to develop our launcher continuously.
What is the team composition?
We work with two software developers from Brainhub.
How did you come to work with Brainhub?
I had worked with Brainhub before at another company, so I was already familiar with the developers and their skill sets. I also had a good rapport and sense of trust with them, so when our needs arose for this project, they were the first ones we went to to see if they could fit our needs. It turned out that they did, so we hired them.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together around June 2022, and our engagement is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We measure the success of our engagement by the number of rollbacks needed after our releases and whether Brainhub finishes their tasks on time. Thus far, everything has gone well; we haven’t experienced significant issues requiring major rollbacks, and Brainhub has delivered as expected.
How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint?
Brainhub has fulfilled our expectations regarding their work pace and communication. The project management is handled entirely in-house, so Brainhub’s resources aren’t directly responsible for that. We communicate via email and biweekly calls, and we collaborate daily with their developers.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The quality of Brainhub’s developers is very high, and they know how to take ownership of their work. Their resources don’t simply deliver upon requirements; they’re active participants in the technical design process.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No. I’m satisfied with Brainhub so far.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Trust them with technical ownership. They have great ideas, so if you let them share those ideas and participate in the technical design process, you’ll get better results.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
UX Design for Recruitment Marketing Agency
UX/UI Design
$50,000 to $199,999
Feb. - Apr. 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They made sure that each functionality implemented had business value."
Nov 30, 2022
CTO, Recruitment Marketing Agency
Anonymous
Consulting
Warsaw, Poland
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Brainhub provided UX design for a recruitment marketing agency. The team conducted a strategy workshop, comprehensive system analysis, and UX audit, recommending solutions and implementing changes.
Brainhub seamlessly completed all tasks without delays, enabling the company to continue the project according to plan. The team transparently communicated and managed the collaboration, keeping everyone informed on the progress. Overall, their business knowledge and flexibility stood out.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
CTO of recruitment marketing agency
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub?
We hired Brainhub to conduct a UX audit and implement changes to the application to improve the ease of use of our system. Ease of use is one of the main values that our application must have. We knew that our app still had confusing points for users. The aim of the audit was to find them and implement solutions to optimize the time users spend at these points and ultimately reduce the user churn rate.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
We wanted a company that has the resources of UX Designers and Web Developers. We created a list of 4 companies with whom we started discussions. We chose Brainhub because of its business approach to executing projects
Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.
We started our cooperation with a strategy workshop. We wanted Brainhub to understand the needs of our system users. The next step was a comprehensive analysis of our system in terms of the usability of our application. The goal of the analysis was to find points of user leaks and confusing points, which were characterized by, among other things, too much time spent on a particular tab and a high rate of return to the previous tab. During the audit, we were in constant contact with Brainhub so that we were on the same page. We were impressed that Brainhub was able to list multiple recommendations in a short period of time, with a prioritization of each recommendation and the projected impact on the churn rate of our app users. It was the perfect introduction to the entire project, which defined the project's implementation plan. We then moved on to the development phase. The project was carried out smoothly, with no delays. We are very satisfied with the process of carrying out the project and the quality of the final product
How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
In the initial phase of the project, the team consisted of two UX designers. Their influence in the initial phase of the project was crucial, as they defined the plan and the tasks needed for the implementation phase of the project. Two JavaScript developers and a scrum master joined the team in the development phase. The project also involved a Technical Advisor and a Business Analyst. This selection of the team guaranteed smooth implementation of the project. Each successive functionality implemented by the developers had a business basis. In other words, both the project team and we were on the same page. Each of us knew what the functionality was supposed to contribute to the final product
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The project had no delays. We are very satisfied with the final result. We appreciate the fact that Brainhub paid great attention to the business functionality of the proposed solutions. As a result, we believe the implemented functionalities have a business basis, which should increase customer satisfaction with our product. Unfortunately, it is too early to assess with certainty the impact of the new functionalities on user satisfaction. However, we expect increases in metrics such as NPS. The lack of project delays has allowed us to continue developing the product as planned
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
We met with the team once a week for a planning meeting, during which they showed us the results of their work. There was an atmosphere of transparency and we were fully informed about the progress of the project. The project was well scheduled. We had direct contact with every member of the team. Each sprint brought the implementation of new functionality that was usable and had business value. In addition, the project team was flexible and open to our suggestions. I appreciate Brainhub employees for their business knowledge. We spent a lot of time in discussions and workshops.They made sure that each functionality implemented had business value.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
I was impressed by the business approach to the project. Brainhub did not wait for the tasks we gave them but had a huge influence on feature planning. You can see that Brainhub has a lot of experience and a lot of business knowledge. Because of this, they didn't just focus on making sure we implemented a new feature, but also that each feature had business value. All that Brainhub proposed were designed with end-users in mind. A large number of consultations and workshops made it possible to develop a good model of cooperation and design an optimal product. We are very satisfied with the cooperation with Brainhub.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
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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
Mobile App Dev & Maintenance for Fashion Media Company
Mobile App Development
Confidential
Sep. 2021 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0
“The team has been great at achieving our goals.”
Sep 9, 2022
Senior Product Manager, The Business of Fashion
Emily Chambers
Media
London, United Kingdom
501-1,000 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Brainhub provides mobile app development for a fashion media company. They’ve rebuilt an iOS mobile app, relaunched it, and built a roadmap of new features. Currently, they provide maintenance for the app.
The app’s features perform well and are 99.9% bug-free. Brainhub has resolved all the issues with the previous app and is very proactive about fixing minor bugs. The team excels at communicating, collaborating, and meeting deadlines. Their personable approach and their high-quality work stand out.
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 a senior product manager at a fashion media company. We specialize in journalism about the fashion industry. My role involves looking after our mobile app, which is a tool for our subscribers to engage with our content.
The app’s content includes members-only articles and briefings which educate our members on the history of the fashion industry and about what’s happening in relevant events today. The app also helps them with their careers in the fashion industry, whether they’re students starting out or CEOs of large corporations.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub?
We hired Brainhub for mobile app development. From working with various partners in the past, we knew that looking at mobile app development specifically and not in lots of areas of development would be beneficial for us. We wanted to get our app to a good place technically and have that expertise to ensure our app would be an industry leader.
Although we’re in a great place in our industry because there aren’t many competitors that have their own mobile apps, we wanted to ensure that ours was great and that we could service the needs of our users. Our internal team had done some work moving our website to a better technical place, so our mobile app had to follow suit. We needed someone with that expertise in building the platform away from a native experience and could own that and work themselves without us having to work on both our website and our mobile app simultaneously.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Brainhub provides us with mobile app development. Since our internal developers had worked on the mobile app, we had the foundations already in place at the start. We used to have a native mobile app built with Swift, but we decided to move away from that to align with how our website is built. Initially, we provided documentation on what we had previously built, and Brainhub helped us take the project forward.
At the start of the engagement, the project was 70% of the way complete, and the team helped us complete it. They rebuilt the mobile app, making sure the development was done correctly. The team has helped us release the new version. Due to our client base, the team has only developed an iOS app for us.
Since the new version was released, we've worked with Brainhub on building a roadmap of new features to ensure the app is technically sustainable and crash-free. We've scaled down the app's development over the last couple of months, and the team is now focused on maintenance. They help us ensure the app is sustainable for the future.
How did you come to work with Brainhub?
I believe they reached out to us in an email, though I'm not 100% sure.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working with them in September 2021, and they released the new version of the app in November 2021. Our engagement is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Since we were working with a critical release at the start, our first measure of success was getting the mobile app out and making sure our features were performative and without bugs or issues. The app’s features are super performative and 99.9% crash-free, which is all down to Brainhub.
Before working with them, our previous native app had bugs due to the development we’d done on the website, and Brainhub resolved all of those issues. Whenever we release a new version, we get worried that there might be an issue that creeps in even when we’ve tested it thoroughly. However, that’s never happened with Brainhub. The team has been great at achieving our goals; thanks to them, we have a well-performing mobile app. Although there have been small bugs, that happens with any development work, and they’ve jumped on those issues really quickly without waiting for us to identify them.
How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint?
They’re excellent at communication and meeting our deadlines. Specifically, their developers are great at communicating. The team is collaborative and super friendly — they’re a pleasure to work with.
What did you find most impressive about them?
When working with third parties, sometimes engagements can be contractually-based agreements without emotion or friendship even though we speak daily. With Brainhub, this is different. Moreover, I’m impressed with their quality of work and ability to meet deadlines, which they’re great at. They’re organized and super collaborative, which enables them to achieve our timelines.
Are there any areas they could improve?
We’ve had such a great relationship that it’s hard to identify something they need to improve. Instead of improvements, they should keep doing what they’re doing; being as collaborative as possible, speaking up, giving their opinions, and keeping up their great ways of communication.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
My advice would be to treat your work with Brainhub as a collaboration. They’re such a collaborative company that offers so much great insight that it would be a disservice to your own company if you don’t jump in and explore that partnership as much as possible. Asking for their advice and getting their insights and input on your product roadmap would also be beneficial.
We learned early on when scaling down our app development that Brainhub works in a project-based way, so they don’t really have contracts on retainers. For example, we explored having one developer working with us for a couple of hours a week to fix bugs or do small iterations to our mobile app, but they don’t work that way. Be aware of that, and make sure that you’re happy with a project-based approach so that it’s more of a collaboration rather than a contract.
RATINGS
5.0
"They’re awesome to work with."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"They’re super supportive and do what they can to achieve our timeline needs."
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
UI Design & Dev for Crowdshipping App
Mobile App DevelopmentUX/UI Design
$50,000 to $199,999
Jan. - Dec. 2021
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“Brainhub has a lot of experience and a very strong team.”
Jul 11, 2022
Co-Founder, Crowdshipping App
Anonymous
Other Industry
Munich, Germany
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Brainhub designed and developed the UI of a cross-platform mobile app for crowdshipping. They also implemented an analytics solution to gather data related to customer usage for future improvements.
Brainhub delivered a very simple UI that users could intuitively understand without prior knowledge. The team was knowledgeable and responsive to timelines and milestones, and they set a very frequent communication cadence. Additionally, they offered a very personable and collaborative approach.
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 co-founder of a startup developing a crowdshipping app.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Brainhub?
We were developing our mobile app for iOS and Android, and we needed help with its UI.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Brainhub helped us design and develop the UI of our app. Their main goal was to make it simple and easy to use — they’re very experienced in those kinds of projects. Additionally, they integrated a smart analytics solution to help us determine the customer's needs.
It is a crowdshipping app that works similarly to a car sharing app but for packages. Users can send things from one place to another using our solution.
What is the team composition?
We worked with a full team of around 10 people, including a project lead, four iOS developers, four Android developers, and a scrum master responsible for all the agile development process. This person also took care of the sprint cycles.
How much have you invested in them?
We spent around $100,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked with Brainhub from January–December 2021.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Brainhub delivered a user-friendly interface, and our first impression was that users already knew the app's features without a manual, which speaks volumes about how simple it is.
How did Brainhub perform from a project management standpoint?
Brainhub was really agile, and they were very responsive to the timelines and milestones we established. Throughout the project, we had scheduled agile meetings, as well as daily sync-in meetings. We also had some meetings to overview the project, see what was good and bad, and see what we could improve in the future. We used Trello and Jira to manage the project and Slack for communication.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Brainhub has a lot of experience and a very strong team. Additionally, they offered a very personal experience, as opposed to larger development companies. They asked us very specific questions strongly related to our requirements, and they worked collaboratively with us and not for us, which was great.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No. They even provided us with recommendations for us based on their experience and knowledge, which was really helpful.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
I strongly recommend working with Brainhub.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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