How much does it cost to hire a software development company?

Several factors go into determining the cost of hiring a software development company, including the overall scope of the project and the technologies needed. Typically, these companies will work with you to provide an estimate based on your desired outcome and budget limitations. Still, you should expect to pay anywhere from $20 to $75 an hour. Additionally, businesses should consider whether they want to work with an agency that offers bespoke development and customization solutions because they may incur additional costs.

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

Most software development companies can accommodate one-time projects and longer-term engagements, depending on their client's needs and budgets. Past projects are typically fast-paced and require shorter turnaround times. In contrast, longer-term arrangements are more suited for businesses that want to pursue a long-term strategy that includes updates and maintenance on a project. Software development companies can provide customized solutions for each case, whether a single project or an extended engagement.

Top 100 Software Development Companies in Baltimore

The Best of May 2024

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List of the Best Baltimore Software Developers

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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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- 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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Chimera Technologies Pvt Ltd

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- Undisclosed
- 50 - 249 employees
- Wilmington, DE
Chimera Technologies Pvt Ltd is a software development firm. They are located in Bengaluru, India and Singapore, Singapore and have a midsize team that focuses on custom software development, mobile app development, application testing, web development, and more. The firm was founded in 2001.

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Cybele Software, Inc.

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- Undisclosed
- 10 - 49 employees
- Wilmington, DE
Cybele Software, Inc. Is a small software development company. Located in Wilmington, Delaware, the company was founded in 2002. Their services include custom software development, BI & big data consulting & SI, cloud consulting & SI, IT strategy consulting, and more.
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SplitMetrics

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- Undisclosed
- 50 - 249 employees
- Wilmington, DE
Mobile & app marketing company SplitMetrics is in Wilmington, Delaware. The midsize team provides mobile & app marketing, advertising, and custom software development and was launched in 2014.
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Cloak&Dagger

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- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- Lancaster, PA
In New York, New York and Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Cloak&Dagger is a web design company. The small agency was founded in 2019. Their services include web design, ux/ui design, custom software development, mobile app development, and more.

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545

Bailey Information Technology Consultants

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- Undisclosed
- 10 - 49 employees
- Stafford, VA
Bailey Information Technology Consultants is a software development company. The small Stafford, Virginia-based company was launched in 2003. Their team provides custom software development, application management & support, IT managed services, and IT staff augmentation.
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546

Heron Systems

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- Undisclosed
- 10 - 49 employees
- California, MD
In California, Maryland, Heron Systems is a custom software development firm. They provide custom software development and IT managed services and were launched in 1993.
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547

Trufe

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- Undisclosed
- 10 - 49 employees
- Wilmington, DE
Founded in 2021, Trufe is a small CRM consulting and SI company in Wilmington, Delaware. Their services include CRM consulting and SI, custom software development, and mobile app development.
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548

X2I Systems

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- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- Herndon, VA
X2I Systems is a Herndon, Virginia-based IT managed services company. The small firm was established in 2016. Their team specializes in IT managed services, IoT development, application testing, devops managed services, and more.
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549

WeLoveNoCode INC.
(4 Reviews) 2.8
- Timeliness
  3.1
- Service Excellence
  2.8
- Value
  3.9
- Would Recommend
  2.8
- $5,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Claymont, DE
We Love No Code is a mobile app development firm. They provide mobile app development, custom software development, web development, e-commerce development, and more and were established in 2019. Their small team is headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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550

Advertora

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- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Sterling, VA
Advertora, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2023. Their small team is headquartered in Sterling, Virginia. The agency provides search engine optimization, pay per click, web design, digital strategy, and more.
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551

Practical Computer Applications (PCApps)
(5 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  5.0
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  5.0
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $1,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Manheim, PA
Practical Computer Applications is a software development firm in Waltham, Massachusetts. Established in 1992, the small team focuses on custom software development, web development, Artificial Intelligence, and blockchain.

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- USALCO
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552

WorkXpress - Custom Software Solutions
(3 Reviews) 3.2
- Timeliness
  2.8
- Service Excellence
  3.2
- Value
  3.3
- Would Recommend
  3.5
- Undisclosed
- 10 - 49 employees
- Harrisburg, PA
WorkXpress is a custom software development company in Harrisburg, Pa. Founded in 2002, they have about 20 employees that serve mostly small businesses in the business, government, and nonprofit sectors. Services include cloud consulting & SI, web development, and UI/UX design.

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- Creek Collective
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553

MoreGreat® LLC
(1 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  5.0
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  5.0
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $1,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Smyrna, DE
Launched in 2023, MoreGreat® LLC is a small software development firm. Their team offers custom software development, branding, web design, graphic design, and more. The agency is located in Smyrna, Delaware.
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554

Rapport IT Services LLC

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- Undisclosed
- 50 - 249 employees
- Wilmington, DE
Rapport IT Services LLC, a software development firm, was launched in 2015. Their midsize team is located in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm provides custom software development, IT managed services, IT strategy consulting, mobile app development, and more.
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555

Source Corp

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- Undisclosed
- 50 - 249 employees
- Wilmington, DE
Source Corp is a custom software development company based in Wilmington, Delaware. They provide custom software development, BI & big data consulting & SI, cloud consulting & SI, mobile app development, and more and were launched in 1999.
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556

Web Lights

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- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- Wilmington, DE
Founded in 2010, Web Lights is a custom software development firm. Located in Wilmington, Delaware, their small team offers custom software development and api development.
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557

MTS Advantage

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- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- Dumfries, VA
MTS Advantage is a small custom software development company. Launched in 2017, the company is located in Dumfries, Virginia. Their team offers custom software development, cybersecurity, and IT strategy consulting.
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558

Frontagile Technologies LLC

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- $1,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Wilmington, DE
Frontagile Technologies LLC is a web design company. Launched in 2021, the team focuses on web design, custom software development, web development, e-commerce development, and more. Their small firm is Wilmington, Delaware-based.
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559

ByteScout

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- $1,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Wilmington, DE
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ByteScout is a small website development firm. They focus on web development, enterprise app modernization, custom software development, Artificial Intelligence, and more and were established in 2006.
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560

REDLEO SOFTWARE INC.

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- Undisclosed
- 50 - 249 employees
- Wilmington, DE
REDLEO SOFTWARE INC., a software development company, is based in Wilmington, Delaware. The midsize company was established in 2016. Their services include custom software development, mobile app development, IT staff augmentation, web design, and more.
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561

DATAMINERZ

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- Undisclosed
- 10 - 49 employees
- New Castle, DE
DATAMINERZ is a small big data analytics company established in 2019. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI, cloud consulting & SI, IT managed services, custom software development, and more. The firm is in New Castle, Delaware and Garland, Texas.
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562

Mobitshu

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- $1,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Dover, DE
Launched in 2013, Mobitshu is a custom software development firm. The agency provides custom software development, AR/VR development, blockchain, application management & support, and more and has a midsize team. The agency is based in Dover, Delaware and Maple Ridge, Canada.
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563

SHIVAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

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- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- Fairfax, VA
SHIVAN TECHNOLOGIES INC is a small Fairfax, Virginia-based business consulting company. The team focuses on business consulting.

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564

Endevor, LLC

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- Undisclosed
- 10 - 49 employees
- Greenville, DE
Software development company Endevor, LLC is in Greenville, Delaware. The small team offers custom software development, cloud consulting & SI, ERP consulting and SI, IT strategy consulting, and more and was founded in 2012.
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565

Escalate Technologies LLC

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- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- Herndon, VA
Escalate Technologies LLC is a mobile app development company. The small team is based in Herndon, Virginia. Their services include mobile app development, business consulting, ERP consulting and SI, custom software development, and more.
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PensionPro

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- Undisclosed
- 10 - 49 employees
- Harrisburg, PA
PensionPro is a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based software development firm. The small team specializes in custom software development and was launched in 2010.
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567

AtSea Design, LLC

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- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- Hockessin, DE
AtSea Design, LLC is a software development company. They are located in Hockessin, Delaware and have a small team. Their services include custom software development, search engine optimization, social media marketing, web design, and more.
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568

Ship Shape Consulting

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- $50,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Middleburg, VA
Ship Shape Consulting is a based in Middleburg, Virginia. The small company was founded in 2017. Their services include.
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JazzTeam LLC

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- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Wilmington, DE
JazzTeam LLC is a custom software development company located in Wilmington, Delaware. The small team offers custom software development, application testing, and IT strategy consulting. The firm was founded in 2024.
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Nelson Intelligence Solutions

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- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- Stafford, VA
Nelson Intelligence Solutions is a software development company and application management & support company founded in 2016. Their small team is located in Stafford, Virginia. Their services include custom software development and application management & support.
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