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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- 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
  (42 Reviews) 4.9
  - Timeliness
    4.8
  - Service Excellence
    4.9
  - Value
    4.8
  - Would Recommend
    5.0
  - $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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ExtendApps
(4 Reviews) 4.9
- Timeliness
  4.9
- Service Excellence
  4.9
- Value
  4.6
- Would Recommend
  4.8
- $50,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Toronto, Canada
ExtendApps, a software development company, is based in Toronto, Canada. Established in 2019, the small team offers custom software development, application management & support, and enterprise app modernization.

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- bill.com
- Flexport
- Procurify
- Deputy
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Firestitch Inc.
(3 Reviews) 4.8
- Timeliness
  5.0
- Service Excellence
  4.8
- Value
  5.0
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $25,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Owen Sound, Canada
Firestitch Inc. is a business software company based in Owen Sound, Canada. Founded in 2008, Firestitch Inc. is composed of a team of less than 50 who provides business process automation and development, outsourced CTO, application rescue and rework, custom application development, mobile app development, web hosting and maintenance, software development, and web application development services to various companies and institutions.

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- Lumacare
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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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AOT Technologies
(6 Reviews) 4.7
- Timeliness
  4.7
- Service Excellence
  4.7
- Value
  5.0
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $50,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Victoria, Canada
AOT Technologies is a custom software development company founded in 2012. Based in Victoria, Canada, with additional offices in Trivandrum, India and Orlando, Fla., the team of 61 specializes in custom software development, web development, and mobile app development.

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124

Agilecollab Inc.
(2 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  5.0
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  5.0
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Calgary, Canada
Founded in 2015, Agilecollab Inc. is a development firm. Their team of around 5 employees is based in Calgary, Canada. They focus on custom software, web, and mobile app development.

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- Qwixskinz
- ZOON MEDIA
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125

Alteria Agency
(1 Reviews) 4.5
- Timeliness
  4.5
- Service Excellence
  4.5
- Value
  5.0
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $1,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Vancouver, Canada
Software development firm Alteria Agency is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The small team provides custom software development, web development, and mobile app development. The firm was launched in 2019.
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126

Meevo Digital
(10 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  4.6
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  5.0
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $1,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Toronto, Canada
Founded in 2018, Meevo Digital is located in Toronto. With about 10 employees, they provide web development, e-commerce development, and custom software development for enterprise, midmarket, and small businesses focused on advertising, marketing, and business services industries.

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- Meevo Digital has had the pleasure of working with a wide range of industry-leading clients: Disney
- Xerox
- TD
- City of Toronto and Felix to name a few. We also work for many other clients (which can't be named) via white label agreements with some of Toronto's largest design and advertising agencies.
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127

Vooban
(5 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  4.8
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  4.6
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $100,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Québec, Canada
Vooban is a computer software firm in Quebec, Canada. Founded in 2011, they have about 32 employees that do enterprise app modernization and development for web and custom software. Most clients are midmarket and enterprise firms in the automotive, financial services, and business services sectors.

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- Desjardins
- Industrielle Alliance
- Quebec Stevedoring Company
- Axes Network
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- Octobot
  (29 Reviews) 4.9
  - Timeliness
    4.8
  - Service Excellence
    4.9
  - Value
    4.8
  - Would Recommend
    4.9
  - $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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Punchcard Systems
(6 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  4.9
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  4.8
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- Undisclosed
- 10 - 49 employees
- Edmonton, Canada
Based in Edmonton, Canada, Punchcard Systems is a custom software development company. Founded in 2015, the small team focuses on custom software development, mobile app development, BI & big data consulting & SI, digital strategy, and more.

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129

Visual Antidote
(1 Reviews) 4.5
- Timeliness
  4.0
- Service Excellence
  4.5
- Value
  4.5
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Toronto, Canada
Visual Antidote is a custom software development company located in Toronto, Canada. The small company was founded in 2007. Their team offers custom software development, web design, and web development.

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130

6thSolution Technologies
(3 Reviews) 4.8
- Timeliness
  4.7
- Service Excellence
  4.8
- Value
  5.0
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Montréal, Canada
6thSolution Technologies is a digital consultancy company founded in Montreal, Canada in 2017. Their team of fewer than 10 specializes in custom software, web, and mobile app development solutions for small and mid-market firms alike.

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- Colorful Zone
- LoveinSync
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131

ROOM4
(3 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  5.0
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  5.0
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Edmonton, Canada
Founded in 2015, ROOM4 is a user experience company. They are based in Mykolaiv, Ukraine and have a small team. The company specializes in ux/ui design, web development, mobile app development, and application testing.

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132

BloomDev
(3 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  5.0
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  4.5
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- Undisclosed
- 10 - 49 employees
- Toronto, Canada
BloomDev is a small Toronto, Canada-based software development firm. They specialize in custom software development, IT strategy consulting, web development, and mobile app development and were launched in 2006.

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- Heshoutang
- Gluconature
- Skooli
- ECompliance
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133

Éphémère Creative
(6 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  4.8
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  4.8
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Vancouver, Canada
Custom software development company Éphémère Creative was founded in 2017. They are based in Vancouver, Canada and have a small team. Éphémère Creative focuses on custom software development, web development, mobile app development, web design, and more.
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134

Meritocra
(1 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  5.0
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  5.0
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $75,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Vancouver, Canada
IT staff augmentation company Meritocra was launched in 2022. The small team offers IT staff augmentation, custom software development, web development, application testing, and more. The firm is located in Dover, Delaware.
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135

TechCare Inc.
(6 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  5.0
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  5.0
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $25,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Edmonton, Canada
TechCare UX Studio, founded in 2013, is a design studio headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with additional locations in Edmonton, Canada, and Raleigh, N.C. The company’s 11 people solely provide UX/UI design services. They work with enterprise, midmarket, and small businesses. The businesses they work with are in a variety of industries including GPS, navigation & GIS, health care & medical, and arts, entertainment & music.

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136

METech
(2 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  5.0
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  5.0
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Toronto, Canada
Mighty Egg Technologies Ltd is a software development firm based in Toronto that's run by a team of fewer than 50 members. Since 2016, they have provided custom software and web development as well as SEO to clients ranging from small startups to large firms in various industries, such as business services, government, and nonprofit.

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- UNDP
- A2i Bangaldesh
- canaPHEM
- Genetic Aliance
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137

NYN
(1 Reviews) 4.5
- Timeliness
  4.5
- Service Excellence
  4.5
- Value
  5.0
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Windsor, Canada
NYN Web is a custom software development firm. Their small team is headquartered in Windsor, Canada and Detroit, Michigan. Their services include custom software development, web development, ERP consulting and SI, ux/ui design, and more. The company was established in 2006.

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138

Evolvous Limited

(0 Reviews)

Not yet reviewed.
- $10,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Calgary, Canada
Evolvous is a midsize IT managed services company. They provide IT managed services, mobile app development, and robotics process automation and were established in 2017. The firm is headquartered in Calgary, Canada and Toronto, Canada.

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139

Tandem Studios Inc.
(3 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  4.8
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  4.7
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Vancouver, Canada
Tandem Studios Inc. Is a custom software development firm launched in 2019. They are headquartered in Vancouver, Canada and have a small team. Their services include custom software development, business consulting, web development, mobile app development, and more.

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140

Lp Cloud Lab Pvt. Ltd.

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Not yet reviewed.
- $5,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Vaughan, Canada
Adroit Outsourcing is a software development firm. The small Jodhpur, India-based firm was launched in 2009. Their team offers custom software development, web development, mobile app development, application management & support, and more.
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141

Razor Sharp Consulting
(3 Reviews) 4.8
- Timeliness
  4.8
- Service Excellence
  4.8
- Value
  4.8
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- Calgary, Canada
Razor Sharp Consulting is a custom website design and software company based in Calgary, Canada that's run by a team of fewer than 10 people. SInce 2016, they have provided custom software development, web design, and SEO solutions to small businesses as well as mid-market and enterprise-level firms, with their SEO services geared towards content development, on-site optimization, and link earning.

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142

Chrono Innovation
(6 Reviews) 4.9
- Timeliness
  4.8
- Service Excellence
  4.9
- Value
  4.7
- Would Recommend
  4.9
- $75,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Montréal, Canada
Established in 2020, Chrono Innovation is a software development company. Located in Montréal, Canada, their small team offers custom software development, mobile app development, other application development, and ux/ui design.

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143

Disrupt'em
(3 Reviews) 4.7
- Timeliness
  4.8
- Service Excellence
  4.7
- Value
  4.5
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Toronto, Canada
Based in Toronto, Canada, Disrupt'em is a small UX agency. Established in 2020, the team specializes in ux/ui design, mobile app development, custom software development, and web development.

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144

Techinnover Analytics Limited

(0 Reviews)

Not yet reviewed.
- Undisclosed
- 10 - 49 employees
- Vaughan, Canada
Techinnover Analytics Limited is a small software development firm in Lagos, Nigeria. They offer custom software development, mobile app development, web development, ux/ui design, and more and were established in 2014.
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145

Xotech solution
(4 Reviews) 4.8
- Timeliness
  4.5
- Service Excellence
  4.8
- Value
  5.0
- Would Recommend
  4.6
- $5,000+
- 250 - 999 employees
- Mississauga, Canada
Xotech solution is an user experience agency. Their midsize team is in Mississauga, Canada. The company focuses on ux/ui design, custom software development, cybersecurity, blockchain, and more.

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146

Convverge, Inc.
(10 Reviews) 4.8
- Timeliness
  4.6
- Service Excellence
  4.8
- Value
  4.4
- Would Recommend
  4.8
- $1,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Calgary, Canada
Convverge, Inc. is an IT company in Calgary, Canada. Founded in 2005, they have about 8 employees that serve mostly midmarket and small-business clients in the energy, transportation, and financial services sectors. Services include BI and big data consulting; productivity, collaboration and UC consulting; and IoT development.

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- Pursuit Collection
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147

Gestisoft
(2 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  5.0
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  5.0
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $5,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Montréal, Canada
ERP consulting and SI company Gestisoft was launched in 1997. The agency offers ERP consulting and SI, CRM consulting and SI, custom software development, application management & support, and more and has a midsize team. The agency is based in Montréal, Canada; Toronto, Canada and Ottawa, Canada.
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148

Digital Fractal Technologies Inc
(1 Reviews) 4.5
- Timeliness
  4.5
- Service Excellence
  4.5
- Value
  4.5
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Edmonton, Canada
Launched in 2008, Digital Fractal Technologies Inc is an enterprise app modernization company. Their small team is located in Edmonton, Canada. Their team offers enterprise app modernization, custom software development, and mobile app development.

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149

Neat
(1 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  5.0
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  5.0
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Toronto, Canada
Launched in 2020, Neat is a web development company. The firm offers web development, email marketing, web design, ux/ui design, and more and has a small team.

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150

Orqid Design.
(4 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  4.8
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  4.9
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Windsor, Canada
UX design company Orqid Design. Was launched in 2007. They are based in Windsor, Canada and have a small team. Their services include ux/ui design, web design, web development, custom software development, and more.

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