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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 17 years. Our team helps clients turn ideas into reality by clarifying their vision, selecting the best coding and software solutions, and delivering efficient, reliable results. Whether you need a Web Platform, Dashboard, Mobile app, or coding in ASP, PHP, Swift, or Python, our experienced team can create what you need. We specialize in web-based technologies and native mobile app development, ensuring your project uses the right tools for success.

Why Work with Essential Designs?
Our success comes from working closely with clients to turn their vision into a concrete plan and delivering a final product that exceeds expectations. With a team of senior coders, top designers, and talented UI/UX specialists, we ensure your app not only works but also stands out. We’ve built hundreds of apps for clients in industries such as: Health Education Mining, Finance, Small businesses and entrepreneurs

  • $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)
EST
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
CST
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 4.8 /5

What Clients Have Said

Essential Designs offers competitive pricing, fitting various budgets, with project costs ranging from $10,000 to $260,000. Clients consistently report good value for their investment, highlighting efficient project management and responsiveness.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

< $49,999 based on 18 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

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

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • Successful Collaboration with Nonprofits

    Essential Designs has successfully collaborated with nonprofit organizations, providing pro bono work that has had a meaningful impact. Their willingness to support charitable causes is noted positively.

  • Proficient in Custom Software Solutions

    Essential Designs is frequently praised for their ability to deliver tailored software solutions that meet unique client needs across various industries such as home renovation, municipal associations, and staffing solutions. Clients appreciate the bespoke approach that effectively addresses specific operational challenges.

  • Excellent Communication and Client Engagement

    The team at Essential Designs is noted for their clear communication and engagement with clients. They maintain regular updates and are open to feedback, which ensures that client expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Positive Client Feedback and Repeat Business

    Essential Designs' ability to deliver satisfactory results has led to positive client feedback and repeat business, indicating high levels of client trust and satisfaction.

  • Positive Impact on Client Business Operations

    The solutions provided by Essential Designs have had a positive impact on client operations, resulting in increased efficiency, user engagement, and customer satisfaction.

  • Room for Improvement in Documentation

    While generally praised, some clients noted that more detailed user guides and clearer instructions for post-launch support could improve the onboarding process and client experience.

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Custom Software Dev for Building & Renovation Company

  • Custom Software Development
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Mar. - Oct. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their efficiency, attention to detail, and ability to adapt to our needs set them apart."

General Manager, RENOVA Homes & Renovations
Tom Welling
  • Construction
  • Calgary, Alberta
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review 
  • Verified

Essential Designs provided custom software development services for a home renovation company. The team migrated the client's outdated CRM and CPQ systems to a modern solution to improve efficiency.

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.

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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
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