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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, EnglandServices provided
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See all 88 projectsDigis, a Fiverr company (NYSE: FVRR), excels in providing comprehensive web development and staff augmentation services. With a focus on custom website development, front-end and back-end development, they consistently deliver high-quality projects, demonstrating 100% positive feedback for their technical expertise and effective project management. Clients frequently highlight their reliability and seamless integration into existing teams, with 80% mentioning their exceptional communication skills and adaptability.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bhiwadi, India
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Ainosof Technology is a social media marketing company. Launched in 2018, the agency is based in Bhiwadi, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Deepcoder PVT LTD is an IT strategy consulting company in Ahmedabad, India. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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Innoit Labs Pvt Ltd is a web design agency. The Hyderabad, India-based agency was founded in 2018. Their team offers Web Design and Custom Software Development.
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Established in 2014, HUTKO is a web development firm. The team specializes in Web Development and Custom Software Development and is in New York, New York.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Time4IT, a software development firm, specialize in Custom Software Development and Web Development. They were founded in 2021.
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Design For U, a SEO services firm, was established in 2010. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is in.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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SPlus Branding & Web Solutions Agency, a branding firm, focuses on Branding and Web Design. The firm is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Cairo, Egypt.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Creative nuts is a web development company. Their team is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The firm provides Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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Website development company vTechnolabs was launched in 2021. The company provides Web Development and Mobile App Development, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Siranandha Puram, India
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Based in Siranandha Puram, India, Eron Techno Solutions Pvt Ltd is a graphic design agency. Established in 2012, the team specializes in Graphic Design and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Piliyandala, Sri Lanka
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Webmotech Pvt Ltd is a Piliyandala, Sri Lanka-based web design company. The team focuses on Web Design and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Escort SEO UK, an Advertising company, was launched in 2022. They focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Rosix Technology is a small Ahmedabad, India-based social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$75,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Kochi, India
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Founded in 2010, Inspite Technologies, a small social media marketing company, is headquartered in Kochi, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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The Winhouse (Winhouse.), a web design company, was founded in 2018. The team provides Web Design and UX/UI Design and is in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsMindstorm Global Technologies LLC specializes in Website Development and Web Design, offering comprehensive digital solutions that include project planning, quality assurance, deployment, and post-launch support. Clients consistently praise the company for its high-quality, user-centric web programming and effective project management, highlighting client satisfaction and innovation as key strengths.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Oakland, FL
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Aeos Web Design is a web design company established in 2021. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gdynia, Poland
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Black Core SP.Zo.o.S.k is a small Gdynia, Poland-based big data analytics company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Salmiya, Kuwait
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Intigate Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a custom software development company, was launched in 2009. They provides Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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See all 1 projectsMelian Software Company Limited specializes in automating and optimizing business processes, providing tailor-fit software solutions to improve efficiency and accountability. The overall feedback from reviews highlights their effective project management, personalized customer service, and successful integration of systems, contributing to increased work proficiency and time management.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Pincourt, Canada
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Cirrus Spark is a small web design agency established in 2021. Their team offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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Internet Buddy, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2017. The company offers Digital Strategy and Web Development.
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Start By Global, a web design agency, was launched in 2020. The team offers Web Design and Web Development and is in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bhiwandi, India
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(Tvgdigital) The Virtual Growth Digital Marketing Agency is a social media marketing company. The team is in Bhiwandi, India, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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Ayito Infotech is a small Jaipur, India-based UX design company. Their services include UX/UI Design and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chennai, India
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Taheri Developers is a small software development company. They offer Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development and were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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See all 2 projectsFortylines IO specializes in Website Development and Web Design, focusing on creating multilingual, functional websites with features like user forms, donations, and news feeds. Their reviews highlight accurate, aesthetically pleasing designs, strict adherence to timelines, and a professional, flexible team. Their expertise in online development, using technologies such as React JS, Bootstrap, and WordPress, is particularly praised.
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See all 1 projectsTeraByte Web offers comprehensive Website Development services, including Web Design, Web Programming, SEO, and ongoing maintenance. Reviews highlight TeraByte Web's exemplary project management, timely delivery, and client-centric approach, emphasizing their effectiveness in enhancing website visibility and reliability. Their proactive communication and high responsiveness have consistently impressed clients, affirming their capability in the online development domain.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Caloocan, Philippines
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Launched in 2015, Chryse Studio Inc. Is a custom software development company. The small team specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Founded in 2006, Different Projects Ltd. Is a small UX agency located in London, England. Their team offers UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy.
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Launched in 2017, Synergy Multimedia is a web development firm. The firm provides Web Development and Application Management & Support, and is small.
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See all 2 projectsSEO Results Pro is an SEO agency that claims to offer comprehensive digital marketing services, including content creation and backlink generation. However, the reviews reveal a significant dissatisfaction, with the client reporting a failure to deliver on promised services such as articles, blogs, and press releases, resulting in a chargeback situation. Feedback indicates poor communication and unmet expectations, suggesting potential clients exercise caution.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Warren, MI
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One Stop Tech , a cloud consulting & SI company, was launched in 2023. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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Tech Nova Developers & Designers is a Karachi, Pakistan-based web design company. Launched in 2021, the team provides Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Founded in 2020, Emerald Soft is a small Karachi, Pakistan-based CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Web Development.
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TULASI IT is a custom software development company. The company is located in BIRMINGHAM, England. Their services include Custom Software Development and Application Management & Support.
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Small social media marketing firm WebGrit, is based in Walnut Creek, California. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Alyka is a social media marketing company headquartered in Subiaco, Australia. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Content Marketing company Onceptual Business solutions was established in 2018. The agency focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerMymensingh, Bangladesh
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Jobu Web Agency is a small web design company. They focus on Web Design and Web Development and were launched in 2023.
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MCM Web Solutions, a website development company, is located in Clarksville, Tennessee. They focus on Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsiDevNerds offers comprehensive Website Development and Web Design services, including turning MVP ideas into functional products and ensuring fast, responsive, and stable applications. Reviews highlight their technical expertise, timely project management, and customer-centric approach, making them a reliable partner for online development.
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See all 1 projectsModularity Bulgaria specializes in automating data entry processes and developing customized validation systems, using technologies such as AWS and Node, as well as OCR for document processing. Their reviews highlight their high engagement, professionalism, and effective project management. Clients commend their responsiveness, collaborative nature, and ability to exceed expectations, resulting in significant improvements in application efficiency and customer experience.
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$75,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Central, Hong Kong
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Visichain is a software development company. They are located in Central, Hong Kong, and their services include Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLaguna Beach, CA
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In Laguna Beach, California, Leftcoast Studios is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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AGENCY09 is a small Mumbai, India-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Gdynia, Poland
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Turbo IT sp zoo is a Gdynia, Poland-based custom software development company. Launched in 2017, the team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Digital Strategy company Idea Nativa is based in San José, Costa Rica. The team offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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Founded in 2024, SmartXDigital is a social media marketing firm. The company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz, Argentina
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Doha Agency is a small branding company headquartered in Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz, Argentina. Their services include Branding and UX/UI Design.
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List of the Top 15 PHP Development Companies
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Francisco, CA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Santa Clara, CA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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$75,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vancouver, Canada
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Poltava, Ukraine
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Frederick, MD
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Thiruvananthapuram, India
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Gliwice, Poland
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Boston, MA
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Gliwice, Poland
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Lagos, Nigeria
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ultimo, Australia
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Gliwice, Poland
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Francisco, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Binghamton, NY
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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PHP Development Agencies FAQs
A PHP development company designs, builds, tests, and maintains software solutions that run on the PHP programming language. Their typical projects include custom websites, content management systems, SaaS platforms, APIs, and back-end integrations. Beyond coding, these experienced teams may also handle project discovery, architecture planning, UX design, QA, deployment, and post-launch support to deliver secure, high-performing products.
Agencies align project KPIs with business goals—conversion rate increases, load-time reductions, or subscription growth. Post-launch, they track metrics via analytics dashboards, A/B testing, and performance monitoring tools. By comparing pre- and post-implementation data, stakeholders can quantify gains in revenue, user engagement, and operational efficiency.
PHP development companies provide end-to-end services aimed at helping clients turn their website ideas to fully-functioning solutions. Most of these agencies bundle several complementary services, such as:
- Custom PHP web and mobile app development
- CMS implementation (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, and Magento)
- Migration from legacy tech stacks to modern PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter)
- Third-party API integration and microservices architecture
- Performance optimization, scalability tuning, and security hardening
- Ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and DevOps support
Cost for PHP development firms vary based on several key factors such as complexity, timeline, and team seniority. On Clutch, hourly rates for PHP development services range from $25–$150. A simple marketing site might start around $5,000 – $10,000, while enterprise-grade web applications can exceed $100,000. These dedicated agencies often provide different pricing structures such as:
- Fixed-price quotes for clearly scoped features
- Time-and-materials models for agile or evolving projects
- Monthly retainers for team or staff-augmentation projects with long-term needs
The journey to finding the ideal PHP development company is tedious and can sometimes feel overwhelming because of the many options available. To start, it’s important to clarify your goals, tech requirements, and budget; after that, you can follow these step:
- Review each agency’s Clutch profile, portfolio, and verified client feedback.
- Compare expertise in relevant frameworks (e.g., Laravel vs. WordPress).
- Assess communication style, project management tools, and cultural fit during discovery calls.
- Request detailed proposals with timelines, milestones, and quality-assurance processes.
A vendor that demonstrates transparency, realistic estimates, and a strong track record is usually a safe bet. Find a provider that balances all your needs and delivers the best value for your investment.
- Guaranteed delivery dates without discovery or technical review
- Vague pricing structures or unwillingness to document scope
- Limited or no access to source code repositories
- Infrequent progress updates or unclear points of contact
- Overreliance on outdated PHP versions that lack security support
- Which PHP frameworks do you specialize in, and why?
- Can you share case studies with similar business goals or industries?
- How do you handle code reviews, testing, and security audits?
- What is your approach to scaling applications and managing peak traffic?
- Who owns the intellectual property and source code after project completion?
- How will communication be structured (tools, frequency, stakeholder access)?
Freelancers are cost-effective for small, well-defined tasks such as bug fixes or minor feature additions. Agencies, on the other hand, offer multidisciplinary teams—project managers, UX designers, QA engineers, and DevOps specialists—capable of delivering full-cycle solutions, complex integrations, and round-the-clock support. For mission-critical or large-scale builds, an agency’s breadth of talent and established processes typically outweighs the lower upfront cost of a single freelancer.