We build custom enterprise-grade digital products that support businesses to effectively accelerate their mission-critical goals, and unlock new business opportunities enabled by technology.
Our services: product research and design, software development and architecture, custom digital products, mobile app development, application modernization, tech consulting, business analysis, quality engineering, project management.
Use cases: business process management integration (Camunda) and e-commerce solutions for pharma clients, customer identity solutions for telecom clients, indoor positioning (IoT) in oil& gas industry, re-engineering of legacy software solutions for insurance client, web application development for financial leasing client, mobile app development for entertainment and banking clients, integration of several ERPs into one database for construction client.
Global enterprises, mature SME and scaleups rely on us to translate their business requirements into tangible value and to deliver digital products on-time in budget.
What sets us apart is our wide industry experience with domain knowledge of specific business processes in highly complex and regulated industries such as pharma, telecom, banking and insurance, and the seniority of our team to build products that address those challenges.
Our team of over 160 predominantly in-house talents ensures superior quality, transparency, and undivided attention to our customers' success.
Located in the heart of Europe, our experts and management team are always available for onsite visits, and our cultural compability gurantees a frictionless experience.
Min project size
$50,000+
Hourly rate
$50 - $99 / hr
Employees
50 - 249
Locations
Zagreb, Croatia
Year founded
Founded 2014
Languages
Timezones
3 Languages that we service
English
German
Croatian
6 Timezones that we service
CET
Central European Time (CET)
CST
Central Standard Time (CST)
EST
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
EET
Eastern European Time (EET)
GMT
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
UTC
Universal Coordinated Time (UTC)
2 Locations
Zagreb , Croatia
Split , Croatia
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$50,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$50 - $99
/hr
Rating for cost
4.7
/5
What Clients Have Said
Notch is noted for providing good value for cost, with clients highlighting competitive pricing and effective project management. Specific project costs were not detailed, but clients appreciated the affordability and quality of service, reflecting positive outcomes and strong partnerships.
Notch is recognized for proactive project management and well-structured processes. They deliver on time and maintain open communication, ensuring client needs are met and expectations are managed effectively.
Seamless Team Integration
Clients noted that Notch teams integrate seamlessly with internal teams, adopting similar work philosophies and fostering collaboration. This integration was highlighted as a key factor in successful project outcomes.
Commitment to Client Success
Notch's commitment to client success is notable, with teams going above and beyond to ensure project goals are achieved. Their dedication to understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions is frequently praised.
High Technical Competency
Clients commend Notch for their deep understanding of technology and ability to provide insightful guidance. Their technical expertise is a significant asset in developing innovative and effective solutions.
Effective Communication and Documentation
Notch is praised for their clear communication and extensive documentation, which facilitate smooth project execution and stakeholder alignment. They anticipate client needs and address concerns proactively.
API DevelopmentCustom Software DevelopmentUX/UI Design
$200,000 to $999,999
Jan. 2022 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They always deliver on time."
Jul 5, 2024
CEO, StackState
Andreas Prins
Information technology
Hilversum, Netherlands
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Notch has been hired by an observability company to assist in developing their platform. The team's tasks have included contributing to UI building, frontend development, and integrations.
Notch has delivered the tasks on time and continues to improve the client's product. Notch has seamlessly integrated into the client's team, becoming an indispensable member. The service provider's technology knowledge and insightful guidance are hallmarks of their work.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CEO of StackState
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We're an observability company that provides software for business to increase the reliability of their mission critical applications.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Notch to accomplish?
Development of our frontend
Development of our integrations into other IT platforms
SOLUTION
How did you find Notch?
Referral
Why did you select Notch over others?
High ratings
Pricing fits our budget
Great culture fit
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Notch were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
The team has contributed to the development of our Agent, a small component of our platform that is harvesting observability telemetry.
The team is still contributing to our UI, the interface where our customers interact with.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We had very clear deliveries, and continuous evolvement of our product. The colleagues from the Notch team became a true integrated part of our development teams.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
They always deliver on time. Since they integrate entirely with our teams we work in the same way and philosophy.
What was your primary form of communication with Notch?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The deep understanding of technology as well as their efforts to mentor people on their side as well.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Notch could have done differently?
Not that I can dream about.
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
E-Commerce Solution for IT Services Company
E-Commerce Development
$1,000,000 to $9,999,999
July 2019 - July 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The flexibility of the management was much appreciated."
Jun 3, 2020
ECommerce project manager, ECLA Informatique SA
Nicolas Binnendijk
Information technology
Lausanne, Switzerland
1,001-5,000 Employees
Online Review
Verified
AGENCY04 provided e-commerce development. Their team augmented the client's staff.
AGENCY04 successfully drove improved metrics. Their team's flexibility and reactivity were great.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
We provide IT Services to B2B customers in Switzerland. I am a project manager specialized in ECommerce solution implementation/integration.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire AGENCY04?
The planning/volume of the ECommerce solution to implement exceeded our internal capacity of staffing at the beginning of the project. We went to AG04 in order to find the extra resources we needed.
What were your goals for this project?
The goal of the project was to setup the Digital solution that would enable our end Customer to activate its new activity in the B2B2C Market.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
We already had very good experiences with AG04 and so asked them if they could help.
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
AG04 provided a team of Backend (Java) And Front End (React) developers, coached by a AG04 project manager, that implemented sections of the solutions.
What was the team composition?
The project team went from 1 to 5 developers, with associated project management workload.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
The project is still under development , but so far the quality metrics as reported by our end customer are excellent !
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
Planning and reporting went as easy and precise as you could wish for, with the proper alerts at the proper times when needed (not much)
What did you find most impressive about this company?
In addition to the excellent team spirit and commitment, the reactivity and the flexibility of the management was much appreciated when we needed to adapt AG04 team stize to stick to our daily reality.
Are there any areas for improvement?
Still need to think about that...nothing pops in my mind
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
Software Dev for Electrical Engineering Company
Custom Software Development
$200,000 to $999,999
Nov. 2017 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“They’re eager to learn from us and solve our issues creatively.”
Jan 9, 2019
Head of Custom Software Development, Končar
Tonci Kalina
Manufacturing
Zagreb, Croatia
51-200 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
AG04 was hired to develop two software programs from scratch.
The programs are still in development, but AG04 has fulfilled all original expectations and requirements thus far. As a team, they’ve provided unique ideas and strong skills to complete the two software platforms.
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 custom software development and work in the near real-time sector for Končar. We primarily work for utility companies.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with AG04?
We required help with two software development projects.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Their team is developing two custom software programs from scratch. Additionally, they’re testing the platforms for bugs and issues.
What is the team composition?
The AG04 team provides 3–4 dedicated individuals for our project.
How did you come to work with AG04?
I used my connections within my network and contacted several developers. After three months of research, I interviewed the entire AG04 team and chose them for the project.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent $350,000 on the project.
What is the status of this engagement?
We began working together in November 2017 and the project is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The work they’ve produced completely satisfies our expectations.
How did AG04 perform from a project management standpoint?
To keep up with the fast nature of the project, we worked in the same location and formed strong connections. They have a solid, unique approach and our process is smooth because of it. Their team communicates with us daily through email and in-person meetings.
What did you find most impressive about them?
We appreciate that the team has remained consistent throughout the project. They have a strong understanding of our needs because they’ve been involved since the beginning. They’re eager to learn from us and solve our issues creatively. Overall, they're a great team.
Are there any areas they could improve?
There's nothing they could improve on.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
You can educate yourself about software development by working with AG04—they’re a strong team to learn from.
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
Dedicated Dev for Continuous Delivery Software Firm
Web Development
Confidential
Jan. 2014 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
4.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They’re committed, knowledgeable, and capable of managing an IT team."
May 11, 2018
VP of Product Development, XebiaLabs
Andreas Prins
Software
Burlington, Massachusetts
51-200 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
AG04 participates in the development of complex products, including a software deployment tool. They use Angular, React, Java, and Scala to build the products’ core engines and features.
Thanks to their maturity and competency, AG04 behaves like a part of the internal team. The agency trains junior developers through a rigorous, comprehensive process. Their deep technology and framework knowledge, along with their long-term dedication to the project, sets them apart.
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 VP of Product Development for XebiaLabs, a company that develops continuous delivery software.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with AG04?
We needed to scale up and acquire developers with certain technology knowledge.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Our company has three products, which we continuously improve and extend. AG04 is working on two of them. They help us develop the new features we add to the products.
One of the products, called XL Deploy, deploys software toward different environments. The other is called XL Release. They started building integrations. The product grew suddenly, so they moved into the core team. They’re now a mature contributor to these two products’ core engines.
All the features they build are great. We build a new feature, add it to the project, do first rounds, get some user feedback for about half a year, and then start adding more new features. They participate in the process. We use Java, Scala, React, and Angular.
What is the team composition?
They now have two autonomous teams working on our products. We use everyone, from junior engineers all the way up to senior engineers. The senior engineers usually lead the team’s progress in the role of Scrum masters. We don't use any project or product managers.
Those are located at our headquarters in Hilversum, Netherlands, but reach out often to the Croatian team. They run two independent software development teams and are responsible for maintaining our quality standards. They’re valuable contributors, and they also improve the core process and delivery. We just have engineers with different levels of knowledge and experience.
How did you come to work with AG04?
They were working before I joined the company. Even before they join my team, AG04 trains their junior engineers using our framework and process. That’s a great benefit. Another thing that distinguishes them is that they always have seniors in the team who onboard the junior engineers to our process. It’s not only the technology they own, but also the way of working which is helpful. People get used to how we work.
They’re happy to be a part of our team. They made a long-term commitment, which I really like. The teams and people are stable, and they participate in the events we organize. They’re a part of the organization, not just a contractor.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in 2014 and the work is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We have been pleased with their knowledge and capabilities. They perform like our in-house team. They’re mature and participative. They have a lot of domain knowledge and can solve really difficult customer issues. Their senior engineers are dedicated to helping us. They’re just part of the family.
How did AG04 perform from a project management standpoint?
We moved from classic project management to an agile methodology. They run independent teams. Every release has been a mini-project, which they run very well. They do project delivery estimation themselves and reach out to us if they have questions. We use Jira and email, and HipChat for day-to-day integration with the teams in India and the Netherlands. It’s a daily stream of communication. We put a little bit of documentation in Confluence.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The management team wants long-term commitments, which I really like. They really understand technologies and know what the new frameworks are, what conferences you have to go to, how you should train your people, and how to determine quality in software development. They’re committed, knowledgeable, and capable of managing an IT team.
Are there any areas they could improve?
A company that is extremely technology-minded can sometimes struggle to grow. They have difficulty growing and finding the right people. We’re on the journey together, and we can challenge each other.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Don’t go to them for a couple of cheap bodies. Go to them because you see value in having a full team to help you build your products. Every relationship requires a little time and investment. Take the time and engage with them.
RATINGS
4.5
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Custom Web Solution for Global Construction Tech Group
Web Design
$200,000 to $999,999
Oct. 2018 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"All challenges our projects faced were solved together quickly!"
Mar 26, 2021
Product Owner, Global Construction Tech Group
Anonymous
Construction
Vienna, Austria
10,001+ Employees
Online Review
Verified
Agency 04 developed a custom web solution in Java and Angular for a global construction tech group. The team created an application that aggregates and visualizes data in real-time from different ERP systems.
Thanks to Agency04's work, the web solution has been utilized on a daily basis for two years now by hundreds of users within the company. The team established an effective workflow through seamless communication. They were described as flexible, motivated, and committed developers.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
Position: Scrum Product Owner Company: European-based technology group for construction services, with more than 75,000 employees.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Agency04?
To develop a custom we solution in Java and Angular.
What were your goals for this project?
A digital cockpit solution with access to relevant business and client data anytime from anywhere, via smartphone or tablet.
SOLUTION
How did you select Agency04?
Recommandation.
Describe the project in detail.
This Web application aggregates and visualizes data in real-time from 13 different ERP systems. Access is possible at any time from anywhere, including via smartphone or tablet. From quarries to landfills and from asphalt to concrete mixing plants, the app is used by a majority of building material production operations.
What was the team composition?
Two Frontend developers, two backend developers, one UI/UX Designer and one Quality Engineer.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The application has been running for 2 years now and on a daily basis by hundreds of users use it in our company.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Although we work 100% remote and as a distrubuted team, communication has never been an issue, and we were are able to introduce a very effective workflow that we keep on improving.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Lots of very motivated and commited people, excellent know how and flexible when it comes to team constellations and distributed working.
Are there any areas for improvement?
All challenges our projects faced were solved together quickly!
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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