Can I work with a software development company on one-time projects, or only for longer-term engagements?

It is possible to work with software development companies on one-time projects as well as longer-term engagements; however, the ROI (return on investment) may vary depending on the type of project. Shorter projects tend to produce results more quickly than long-term projects but may not yield the same significant returns over time. Longer engagement periods allow for more comprehensive strategies to be implemented, which could result in higher ROI if done correctly, along with better technologies and innovative strategies.

Are there any risks associated with working with software development firms, and how can they be avoided?

Working with software development firms carries some potential risks, such as going over budget or misreading the needs of the market. To minimize these risks, businesses should carefully evaluate the background and portfolio of an agency before making any commitments; this will help ensure that they have a solid understanding of their capabilities and can trust them to deliver quality work consistently over time. Companies should also ask about their software development approaches to confirm that they follow best practices and set realistic goals. Additionally, it’s important to discuss payment models ahead of time to avoid sticker shock or challenges with billing at a later date.

Top 100 Software Development Companies in Canada

The Best of April 2024

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List of the Best Canada Software Developers

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- Innowise
  (56 Reviews) 4.9
  - Timeliness
    4.8
  - Service Excellence
    4.9
  - Value
    4.7
  - Would Recommend
    4.9
  - $10,000+
  - 1,000 - 9,999 employees
  - Warszawa, Poland
  Innowise Group is a custom software development company based in Warsaw, Poland. With more than 1000 specialists on board and 600 projects completed, they use cutting-edge technologies to transform their client's businesses. They are experts in designing and developing tech solutions that will help your company enhance its processes and increase customer satisfaction, thanks to their 15+ years of experience and extensive expertise. They create custom software to fit your unique requirements in terms of timeline, budget, and use case. They handle every step of the development process, from product concept and development to testing, deployment, and support. In addition to building custom software, we also excel in UX/UI design, IT strategy consulting, and staff augmentation.
  
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- Simform
  (61 Reviews) 4.9
  - Timeliness
    4.8
  - Service Excellence
    4.9
  - Value
    4.8
  - Would Recommend
    4.8
  - $25,000+
  - 1,000 - 9,999 employees
  - Orlando, FL
  Simform is a custom software development company founded in 2010. They have helped organizations ranging from startups, Fortune 500 companies, and WHO-backed NGOs. The team of 250+ delivers digital solutions for their clients and offer artificial intelligence services, API integration, dedicated software development team, and software testing services.
  
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- Dualboot Partners
  (43 Reviews) 4.9
  - Timeliness
    4.8
  - Service Excellence
    4.9
  - Value
    4.7
  - Would Recommend
    4.9
  - $75,000+
  - 250 - 999 employees
  - Charlotte, NC
  Dualboot Partners is a product design and software engineering company founded in Raleigh, N.C. in 2018 with over 50 professionals. They offer custom software development and application testing solutions for various clients.
  
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Atrema Technologies Inc.

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- $1,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Calgary, Canada
Founded in 2007, Atrema Technologies Inc. Is a software development company. The small Calgary, Canada-based team provides custom software development, IT managed services, cloud consulting & SI, and IT strategy consulting.
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482

Monadical

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- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Montréal, Canada
Custom software development firm Monadical is in Montréal, Canada; New York, New York and Remote, Colombia. The company focuses on custom software development, web development, and IT staff augmentation and is small.The company was launched in 2016.
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- ObjectStyle
  (3 Reviews) 5.0
  - Timeliness
    5.0
  - Service Excellence
    5.0
  - Value
    4.7
  - Would Recommend
    5.0
  - $10,000+
  - 50 - 249 employees
  - Fairfield, CT
  ObjectStyle is a custom software development agency founded in the U.S. in 2002. The Warsaw-based Polish subsidiary was established in 2018 and grew significantly ever since. The company specializes in architecting software systems from scratch, modernizing legacy platforms, IT consulting, and IT team augmentation. ObjectStyle works with large and small companies, from startups to Blue Chip corporations, offering an excellent price-to-quality ratio with its services.
  
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- Darly Solutions
  (20 Reviews) 5.0
  - Timeliness
    5.0
  - Service Excellence
    5.0
  - Value
    5.0
  - Would Recommend
    5.0
  - $1,000+
  - 50 - 249 employees
  - Warszawa, Poland
  LLC Darly Solutions is a Kharkiv, Ukraine-based web development company. The small firm was established in 2017. Their services include web development, ux/ui design, and mobile app development.
  
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- Matrix Media Solutions (P) Ltd.
  (30 Reviews) 4.9
  - Timeliness
    4.7
  - Service Excellence
    4.9
  - Value
    4.7
  - Would Recommend
    4.9
  - $1,000+
  - 50 - 249 employees
  - Kolkata, India
  Matrix Media Solutions (P) Ltd is a digital development and marketing company based in Kolkata, India. The company, founded in 2003, has over 150 employees and provides a wide range of digital services that include application testing, AI, custom software development, web design & development, mobile app development, SEO, PPC, and social media marketing services to various companies.
  
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Ready Set Go

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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Waterloo, Canada
User experience design agency Ready Set Go was established in 2017. The small team specializes in ux/ui design, custom software development, web development, e-commerce development, and more. The company is located in Waterloo, Canada.
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484

Trimsy
(2 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  4.3
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  4.5
- Would Recommend
  4.0
- $1,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Airdrie, Canada
Trimsy is in. The small team offers. The agency was established in 2022.

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485

Buttercups
(1 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  5.0
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  5.0
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Toronto, Canada
Buttercups is a custom software development company and web development firm. The Kyiv, Ukraine-based firm was established in 2019. The small team offers custom software development and web development.
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- MobiWallet
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486

Switch Business Solutions

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- $25,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Vancouver, Canada
Switch Business Solutions is an IT managed services company. The small Amman, Jordan-based firm was established in 2017. Their services include IT managed services, custom software development, ux/ui design, mobile app development, and more.
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487

NorthLogic

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- $1,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Toronto, Canada
NorthLogic is a small software development company. Located in Toronto, Canada, the firm was founded in 2019. Their services include custom software development, web development, e-commerce development, and mobile app development.
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- Octobot
  (30 Reviews) 4.9
  - Timeliness
    4.8
  - Service Excellence
    4.9
  - Value
    4.8
  - Would Recommend
    5.0
  - $50,000+
  - 50 - 249 employees
  - Montevideo, Uruguay
  Octobot is a software consultancy headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay. Octobot was founded in 2014 with the objective of creating innovative digital solutions and transforming their client's ideas into products. They have a team of over 100 composed of designers, engineers, and innovators who specialize in mobile app development, web development, and custom software development for the healthcare, education, and business services industries.
  
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mx solutions

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- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Toronto, Canada
Mx solutions, a custom software development company, was founded in 2020. They are headquartered in Toronto, Canada and have a small team. Mx solutions provides custom software development, ux/ui design, branding, graphic design, and more.
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489

WorkforceWins Total HR Outsourcing

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- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- Peterborough, Canada
WorkforceWins Total HR Outsourcing is a HR firm and custom software development company based in Peterborough, Canada. The small team offers HR services and custom software development and was established in 2012.
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490

AGiLE ANiMAL INC.

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- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- Edmonton, Canada
Custom software development firm AGiLE ANiMAL INC. Is based in Edmonton, Canada. The small firm was founded in 2009. Their services include custom software development, mobile app development, and IT strategy consulting.
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491

iT Pilots

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- $1,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Mississauga, Canada
IT Pilots is a custom software development company and cybersecurity company. Their small team is in Mississauga, Canada. Their services include custom software development and cybersecurity.
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492

Eloquent Systems Inc.

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- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- North Vancouver, Canada
Eloquent Systems Inc., a software development company, was launched in 1975. The company provides custom software development and application testing and has a small team.

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493

Precision OS

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Not yet reviewed.
- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- Vancouver, Canada
Precision OS is a Vancouver, Canada-based software development company and AR/VR development company. The firm provides custom software development and AR/VR development and is small.The firm was founded in 2017.
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494

Fluxuous, Inc.

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- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Waterloo, Canada
Fluxuous, Inc. Is a software development firm. Established in 2016, the team offers custom software development, web development, email marketing, ux/ui design, and more. Their small company is Waterloo, Canada-based.
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495

Boss Insights

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- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- Toronto, Canada
Software development firm and other application development company Boss Insights is based in Toronto, Canada. The firm provides custom software development and other application development and is small.The firm was launched in 2017.
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496

North P&D, Inc

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Not yet reviewed.
- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- Toronto, Canada
Founded in 2021, North P&D, Inc is a cloud consulting & SI and software development company. Their small team is in Toronto, Canada. Their team provides cloud consulting & SI and custom software development.
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497

ROK Software

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- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- Victoria, Canada
ROK Software is an ERP consulting and SI and software development company. The small Victoria, Canada-based firm was established in 2016. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and custom software development.
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498

Lux Modus

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- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- Calgary, Canada
Software development company Lux Modus is in Calgary, Canada. The small firm was launched in 2017. Their team focuses on custom software development, print design, and fulfillment.
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499

Markanyx Solutions Inc.

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- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Edmonton, Canada
Markanyx Solutions Inc., a custom software development company, was established in 2020. The company specializes in custom software development, web design, and web development and has a small team. The company is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.
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500

Beslogic

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- $10,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Montreal, Canada
In Montreal, Canada, Beslogic is a custom software development firm. The midsize company was founded in 2008. Their services include custom software development, Artificial Intelligence, IT staff augmentation, IT strategy consulting, and more.
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501

Pointlab Software

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- Undisclosed
- 50 - 249 employees
- Mississauga, Canada
Pointlab Software is a software development company. Their midsize team is in Houston, Texas; Mississauga, Canada; Greater Noida, India and The Ponds, Australia. Their services include custom software development, web development, mobile app development, application testing, and more. The firm was established in 2016.
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Nanosoft Technology Inc

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- $1,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Markham, Canada
Nanosoft Technology Inc is a custom software development company founded in 2017. The firm specializes in custom software development, IoT development, mobile app development, product design, and more and has a small team.
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503

ResourcePad
(1 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  4.5
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  4.5
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $1,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Mississauga, Canada
Founded in 2022, ResourcePad is an user experience design agency. Their small team is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their services include ux/ui design, custom software development, web development, and mobile app development.

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504

Wisertech Solutions

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- $1,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- New Westminster, Canada
App development firm Wisertech Solutions was launched in 2017. Their small team is in Vancouver, Canada. Their services include mobile app development, custom software development, web development, web design, and more.
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505

Red Thread Innovations

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- Undisclosed
- 10 - 49 employees
- Toronto, Canada
Custom software development firm Red Thread Innovations is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. They specialize in custom software development, enterprise app modernization, ux/ui design, mobile app development, and more and were founded in 2015.
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506

mobileLIVE

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- Undisclosed
- 250 - 999 employees
- Richmond Hill, Canada
Launched in 2010, mobileLIVE is a midsize user experience design agency headquartered in Richmond Hill, Canada; Montreal, Canada and Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include ux/ui design, custom software development, enterprise app modernization, cloud consulting & SI, and more.
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- Telus
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507

Northsail Software

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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Waterloo, Canada
Northsail Software, a web development company, is based in Waterloo, Canada. The firm focuses on web development, custom software development, ux/ui design, and web design and has a small team.The firm was founded in 2017.
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508

Yaneq Web Design Inc.

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- $1,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Toronto, Canada
Based in Toronto, Canada, Yaneq Web Design Inc. Is a software development firm. The company focuses on custom software development, web development, mobile app development, blockchain, and more and is small.The company was founded in 2019.

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509

Vestra Inet

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- $1,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Vaughan, Canada
Founded in 2003, Vestra Inet is a branding agency. Based in Vaughan, Canada, their small team focuses on branding, search engine optimization, web design, video production, and more.
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510

Web4You Inc
(18 Reviews) 4.6
- Timeliness
  4.5
- Service Excellence
  4.6
- Value
  4.6
- Would Recommend
  4.6
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Mississauga, Canada
Web4You Inc. is an e-commerce software development firm headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. It was founded in 2005 and has 15 employees. The team offers e-commerce development services to mostly small business and midmarket clients in the e-commerce, retail, and government industries.

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- Tubs Bathroom Store
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