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16 Years of Custom Software and App Development!

At Essential Designs, we have been creating custom mobile and web-based apps for over a decade. Our team helps clients turn ideas into reality by clarifying their vision, selecting the best coding and software solutions, and delivering efficient, reliable results.

  • $25,000+
  • $50 - $99 / hr
  • 10 - 49
  • Vancouver, Canada
  • Founded 2008

1 Language that we service

  • English

3 Timezones that we service

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Pacific Standard Time (PST)
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Central Standard Time (CST)

5 Locations

  • Vancouver , Canada
  • Toronto , Canada
  • Calgary , Canada
  • Los Angeles , CA
  • San Diego , CA

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    Pricing Snapshot

    Min. project size $25,000+
    Avg. hourly rate $50 - $99 /hr
    Rating for cost 4.7 /5

    What Clients Have Said

    Essential Designs offers competitive pricing and good value for cost, with projects ranging from $10,000 to $260,000 CAD. Clients appreciate their responsiveness, project management, and commitment to delivering on time, making them a favorable choice for various budgets.

    This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

    Most Common Project Size

    < $49,999 based on 17 reviews
    < $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000
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    Essential Designs Review Insights

    Overall Review Rating

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

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    Review Highlights

    • Great Value for Cost

      Clients appreciate the value Essential Designs provides, citing fair pricing and good returns on their investment. The company is often selected for projects due to their competitive pricing and the quality of work delivered.

    • Flexible and Adaptable to Client Needs

      Essential Designs demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting client needs, often adjusting processes and timelines to accommodate client requests and feedback. They are open to changes and work closely with clients to achieve desired outcomes.

    • Strong Project Management Skills

      Clients consistently praise Essential Designs for their effective project management, timely deliveries, and clear communication. They are noted for their ability to meet deadlines and manage projects efficiently, even accommodating additional client requests.

    • Expertise in Custom Software Development

      Multiple reviews highlight Essential Designs’s proficiency in developing custom web and software applications tailored to specific business needs. Clients from diverse industries like municipal associations, marketing agencies, and healthcare appreciated the personalized solutions that addressed unique challenges.

    • Challenges with Initial Communication

      Some clients initially faced challenges with communication, specifically in tracking project emails. However, these issues were addressed promptly after being communicated, suggesting room for initial improvement in communication processes.

    • Responsive and Collaborative Communication

      Essential Designs is commended for their responsive communication and collaborative approach. They keep clients well-informed, address concerns promptly, and maintain a transparent process, which clients find reassuring and effective.

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    Mobile App Development for Travel App

    • Mobile App Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Dec. 2023 - Aug. 2024
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "The Essential Designs team worked well together and seemed to want to make the best product for me."

    Owner, Vancouver Island HeartBeatz
    Brenda Patrick
    • Hospitality & leisure
    • British Columbia, Canada
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Essential Designs was hired to develop an interactive mobile app that would encourage travelers to visit the communities and businesses of Vancouver Island. The team also built a backend admin panel.

    Mobile App Design & Development for Marketing Agency

    • Web Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Feb. 2021 - June 2023
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "What impressed me the most about them was their expertise and dedication to delivering high-quality work."

    Founder, Skille
    Kevin Moore
    • Advertising & marketing
    • Montreal, Quebec
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Essential Designs designed and developed a mobile application for a marketing agency. The team was responsible for the app's front- and backend development, testing, and connecting with social media platforms.

    Web & Mobile App Development for Staffing Company

    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Nov. 2022 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Essential Designs’ development process has been very transparent.”

    Founder & Owner, Professional Sourcing Solutions Inc.
    Bryan Doyon
    • Human Resources
    • Peterborough, Ontario
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Essential Designs has designed and developed web and mobile applications for a staffing company. The mobile app works with Android and iOS devices, and Essential Designs has used Figma for the app’s design.

    App Design & Dev for Social Media App

    • Mobile App Development UX/UI Design
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Feb. 2021 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    4.0
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Essential Designs’ communication skills are one of their strongest suits.”

    Director, Social Media App
    Anonymous
    • Social Networking
    • Vancouver, British Columbia
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Essential Designs designed a social media app.They’re currently involved in the development phase and delivering the app’s functionality in milestones.

    Web Application Dev for On-Demand Handyman Service

    • Custom Software Development Web Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Mar. - Apr. 2021
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    ‘‘I had a lot of trust in them, everyone knew their job, and they worked very efficiently.’’

    Owner, Handld
    Cristen Phipps
    • Other Industry
    • Toronto, Ontario
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Essential Designs was hired by an on-demand handyman services company to provide web application development. They delivered an esthetically pleasing booking app with a user-friendly interface.

    Website Design & Dev for Peer-to-Peer Rental Marketplace

    • Web Design Web Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Mar. 2020 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “If you haven’t designed a website before, they’re so helpful. I feel like they went above and beyond.”

    Founder & CEO, Sponge
    Kendall Gillis
    • IT Services
    • Calgary, Alberta
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Essential Designs designed and developed a website for an online peer-to-peer rental marketplace. Working in milestones, they integrated Google Maps, a user search feature, and various other functionalities.

    App Dev for Environmental Management Company

    • Mobile App Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Oct. 2017 - Mar. 2019
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “They took the time to understand and resolve issues.”

    Mineral & Crown Sales Coordinator, Millennium Land Ltd.
    Meaghan Lyons-Kubek
    • Energy & natural resources
    • Calgary, Alberta
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Essential Designs handled the app development for an oil and gas land brokerage company. Their team designed, developed, and launched the app for desktop, iOS, and Android.

    Dev Services for Payment Solutions Startup

    • Custom Software Development
    • $200,000 to $999,999
    • Dec. 2018 - Ongoing
    4.5
    Quality
    4.0
    Schedule
    4.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Their ability to immerse themselves in and understand what we’re doing sets them apart.”

    VP Product, Foundry Payments
    Robb Alexander
    • IT Services
    • Vancouver, British Columbia
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Essential Designs provides development support to a payment solutions startup. Deliverables have included full UX mockups, a web-based UI, and a mobile app for iOS and Android.

    Android App Re-Coding for Energy Management Firm

    • Mobile App Development
    • Confidential
    • Sep. - Oct. 2018
    4.5
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “I was happy with their efficiency.”

    Product Manager, Schneider Electric
    Kirill Kudymov
    • Energy & natural resources
    • Vancouver, British Columbia
    • 10,001+ Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Essential Designs provided application development services, working to update the source code and interface. The scope included work on the Google API and the app’s font.

    Web App Dev for Fabric Designer

    • Web Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Jan. - Sep. 2017
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “I was pleased by how well they met deadlines and felt like they managed costs reasonably.”

    Owner, FabSwitch
    Barb Cherniwchan
    • Consumer Products
    • Vancouver, British Columbia
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Essential Designs developed a web app for quilt-makers that visualizes products and allows for customization prior to purchase. The project also included web design for the app’s landing, info, and FAQ pages.

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    Verified Client Reviews
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    Overall Review Rating
    4.9
    Source
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    Last Updated
    October 11, 2024
    Business Entity
    Business Entity Name Essential Software Development Inc.
    Source Canada's Business Registries
    Jurisdiction of Formation Canada
    Date of Formation June 2, 2008
    Status Active
    Last Updated February 28, 2025
    ID BC0826668
    Credit Report Results
    International Credit Risk Assessment Moderate Risk
    Source Creditsafe
    Last Updated March 8, 2025
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