Top 100 Software Development Companies in the United Kingdom

DCSL Software redeveloped the recruitment software system of a construction firm. The firm laid out what they wanted and DCSL designed, tested, and delivered on the system. The client was pleased with the project and felt that DCSL's skills made the collaboration extremely easy. 

"We were able to see straightaway how the system would look and work. That’s another reason it went so smoothly." – Manager, Support Department, Construction Firm

GoodCore Software transferred a paper-based database for NHS patients to a searchable online system. The client required an online database of rehabilitation services and providers with a structured user permissions hierarchy. GoodCore took a specification/brief and translated it into a detailed system specification. The solution was developed along agreed milestones and deployed onto servers.

“The system is currently live and saving significant amounts of time and improving services for patients. GoodCore Software demonstrated a clear understanding of our needs from the outset. Excellent user interface design has made the system very appealing to our users." – Managing Director, advisory firm for patients of NHS hospitals

Laracle.com provided custom software for a hospitality booking SaaS. They built a solution that allows the client to sell customized hospitality packages online. They delivered an exceptional platform that blows similar solutions out of the water. The client was more than pleased with their work.

"It's a great experience for our customers and very easy for us to manage too. Overall, we were very happy with the outcome and love our new system!" — Director, Hospitality Booking Platform

iTechArt Group is assisting with the development of a content management software for video advertisements. The team is building the system to accommodate multiple social media platforms like YouTube and Facebook.

“The engagement has been very successful overall thus far. The work we've been able to quickly launch wouldn't have been possible without iTechArt's help. In addition to the quality of their code, they've also integrated extremely well into our team, adapting to our internal processes relatively seamlessly.” – Founder & CTO, Software Consulting Agency

A beauty salon hired Digiryte for their digital development services. The agency developed a customized software that included automated billing, customer reviews, and more. The software is easy to use and has brought in new customers. 

"I’ve shown my website to a few people, and they’re all impressed. I can use the software with ease, and it captures all the data that I wanted. People come to the salon after seeing the look and feel of the webs."–VP Technology, Beauty Salon

Ballard Chalmers Ltd integrated a billing platform into a web application for an energy company. Their team designed a UI and created scheduling features. improved functionality. Their work mproved booking and interface functionalities.

"They’ve really improved the functionality and our ability to work with other installers.."–Junior Product Manager, Energy Company

Intellectsoft created an e-commerce app with matching backend infrastructure, then integrated it into the client’s blockchain technology. Transforming the given creative demands into a satisfactory product under a strenuous deadline was deemed impressive, as were their communication skills and determination.

“We've given them a challenge, and they've met it, which is why Intellectsoft has become our leading service provider for technology development.” – Program Manager, Holding Company

Tivix worked with an intergovernmental military alliance to rebuild a mission-critical software system. If and when submarines in international waters come into distress, the organization plans and coordinates the rescue effort of such submarines. Tivix was given complex system requirements and asked to come up with an effective design and solution that would replace a decades-old system. The client was incredibly impressed at every stage of the engagement, with Tivix delivering detailed systems and user-experience design, followed by robust development and operationalization of the system internationally. 

“Every single milestone has been met exactly on time. The company has met every requirement, both in terms of time as well as quality.” Maritime Service Owner, Intergovernmental Military Alliance

Imaginary Cloud worked on custom software development for an enterprise software platform. Using Angular and Node.js and working from designs, their team built the product with a configurable frontend. They continued to provide support and the client was very pleased with the team’s work.

“Imaginary Cloud created the entire architecture for our app and designed it for large user populations. The platform helped us grow significantly, which led us to win millions of pounds worth of contracts. Their team is intrinsic to our success.” – Strategy Director, Enterprise Software Platform

A fitness club hired Softwire for several projects after a successful website redesign. Softwire redesigned the client's booking system based on PHP and MySQL. Softwire then created a corresponding mobile app for booking. They also provide general maintenance and support, advise the client on branding and lead generation, and develop any custom software.

" Their mobile app, connected to the booking system, reduced the number of customers booking through our receptionists from 75% to 5% and allowed customers to easily schedule courses. Their stabilization to our main site helps bring in new members all the time. They cut down a significant amount of labor cost and continue to improve the membership experience." -IT Director, Fitness Club

An online history encyclopedia hired Geeks to build a web app for extracting content from other websites. The client's key challenge was ensuring that the web app could handle a high volume of data. Geeks developed custom software featuring a user-friendly frontend and a backend capable of extracting significant amounts of data. Finally, Geeks created a JavaScript library that the client can sell to other businesses. The client appreciated Geeks' creativity and innovation.

"Our visualization engine can generally handle ten times more data and the average JavaScript library. We’ve had no problems with the stability of their code. The server has always been perfect." - Co-Founder, Online History Encyclopedia

Intetics worked with this publishing company to assist with content acquisition and development, while also building custom software solutions for the client's content. Before Intetics' help, the client's editorial update would follow a two-year cycle, which now only takes around 6-8 months, and it does so at a lower cost.

"Intetics' role is a critical part of our workflow. They’ve proven to be agile, highly collaborative, and very responsive." – Product Manager, Publishing Company

Theodo UK developed the platform for an online marketplace after the previous developer proved unsatisfactory. The team took wire frames and a prototype provided by the client to build a minimum viable product, using AWS, React, Python, and Django for the framework. The client spoke highly of the engagement.

“They’re extremely knowledgeable and work closely with us to make sure we know what’s going on. Their team is phenomenal and have both dev and interpersonal skills.” — Executive, Digital Office Marketplace

After BJSS worked on automating a grocery store's software system, they later redesigned their e-commerce platform and built product scan tools. The agency delivered everything on time. The client prides BJSS on tackling such a hard project with intense passion.

"They're very straightforward, and they're very matter of fact. They tell you as it is, without dressing it up and without making drama of it." – Head of IT Delivery, Retail Grocer

A professional sports league’s communications team hired BrightStarr to build a SharePoint system to share documents, data, analytics, and resources and communicate more effectively across teams. At the time of the interview, the platform was not live, but the client said the partnership has been positive so far.

“Overall, the engagement has been really positive. One of the reasons that I decided to go with BrightStarr is that they aren't just going to deliver what was requested. BrightStarr is going to challenge us to do some new and innovative things and think outside the box.” – Strategic Planning Analyst, Professional Sports League

Flat Rock Technology created an e-commerce website for a travel bicycle retailer. They continue to maintain the website with various updates. The client prides the team on their professionalism. 

"There is a high degree of professionalism in the team, and they always go the extra mile to complete a task. By opening up new channels, we have increased our sales revenue opportunities exponentially." – Head of Digital Technology, Travel Bicycle Retailer

designs.codes developed a custom software that was designed to improve engagements with outside business partners for their tenancy services client. They built a platform to meet their exact needs, leading to multiple new engagements as a direct result of the software.

 I felt that my developer cared about my project and would always go the extra mile. -Project Manager, Tenancy Services Company

Bright Interactive provided development services for a digital asset management firm. Their team at Bright Interactive customized interfaces and helped deploy backup servers. Their work received significant positive feedback from executives.

"Everything has been highly successful. Our main performance metric is whether or not our end clients have been happy with their solutions. They have been in every single instance."–Founder & CEO, Digital Asset Management Firm

GuideSmiths recently worked on app development support for a connected home tech company. They provided made updates to two old-fashioned internal apps to make room for future growth for the client.

“GuideSmiths is very knowledgeable in their field, so we can have high-level conversations with them before making any decisions.” – Business Analysis Manager, Connected Home Tech Company

Inviqa provided full-cycle web development for a holding company. They created over 50 flagship sites for different products using Magento, WordPress, and Drupal. The websites were responsive, e-commerce ready, and consistent with the products' respective brands.

"We've gone from having a skeletal technical architecture that supported one or two brands to delivering 10 to 12 brands, and more than 60 websites over the course of these three years. It's a big feat that they've managed to deliver." – Head of Digital Solutions, Global Holding Company

Codibly worked on an online platform for an insurance firm. Within a two-week period, they utilized existing wireframes to create a usable product. The client was impressed with the quality of work they delivered.

“The quality is extremely high and the turnaround was very fast. If we had any issues, Codibly provided a solution. They’re exactly the kind of project team I needed, and the functionality and reliability of the portal is solid.” – Open Market and Facultative Manager, Insurance Firm

A prominent mobile game developer partnered with Opus Online to design and develop their flagship consumer-facing website. Opus had originally provided content management solutions through subcontracting. When the client needed a new website, they decided to hire them directly. The team delivered a highly customized content management system that prioritized straightforward navigation and interactive content. The client was pleased both with the quality of the work and communication processes, noting their flexibility for both in-person meetings and Skype calls. This partnership has helped both companies grow considerably.

"I would not even talk to a vendor that didn't provide the level of quality found in Opus Online. I'm very picky in terms of companies that I work with. They met my expectations in this sense." - IT Manager, Mobile Game Developer

Seb Azzo was approached by a branding agency for assistance with the creation of online guides for global access. The product allows for seamless downloading of the guidelines from anywhere in the world, with an interface that's easy to use.

"Because of the flexibility of their services and willingness to undertake a brand new product build, our partnership has been very exciting. We’ve worked with other development agencies in the past that stopped communicating with us after completing the work, but their team has stayed in touch." - Senior Account Manager, Branding Agency

Avco Systems provided software development services for a software vendor. Their team created several web-based applications using C# and JavaScript. The solutions have received positive feedback and are of a high standard.

“Their team is easy to get along with and do business with.” – CEO, Software Vendor

We designed and developed a new website for a large European independent provider of behavioral healthcare. The new website delivers an enhanced online experience for users and provides a flexible promotional tool for the client's digital marketing team.

"They manage the process really well, and are professional, well-mannered, and easy to deal with. They were communicative and collaborative at every stage, and more than happy to talk with us.If we ever need something done urgently, they hop right in and don’t put us in queue." – Head of Digital Marketing, Healthcare Group

Make IT Simple developed a digital platform to enable sales and promotion initiatives for a leadership consultancy. They implemented features that enable users to engage with algorithms developed by the client to identify leadership strengths. The intuitive and visually appealing platform received positive feedback from users.

"I was impressed with their understanding of the business and the ability to perform to a general timeframe." — Founder & Director, Leadership Consultancy

Objectivity Ltd. provided staff augmentation services for a retail solutions company. The client needed Objectivity Ltd. to augment their development team. The team was working on headless commerce solutions, and the company provided teams to help the client with development, business analysis, and test functions. The company’s services have helped the client work more efficiently. 

“We've seen a positive impact, and they increase our capabilities and capacity to deliver. They bring in a high level of technical expertise.” – Head of Software Development, Software Company 
 

Foonkie Monkey developed a mobile app for a startup based in Colombia. The platform connects users who need temporary storage space with those who can provide it to avoid expensive storage facilities. The Foonkie Monkey team built out the app with extensive functionality, including integrated payment and shipping solutions. The project has exceeded the client's expectations.

"Without them, we wouldn’t even have a project. Their development work has been essential for us to get to this point." — CEO, Storage Startup

The client was pleased with the website that HighSolutions created from scratch. Building a CMS and maintaining the website for over a year, it continues to run to this day and bring in new clients. 

    "Provided great service and couldn't be happier with the outcome of the website." - CEO, pet hotel services

Codest developed the frontend and backend of a web-based tool for booking targeted online ads for a media company. The client found value in their nuanced understanding of industry needs, fluid communication, and high reliability. They enhanced the product using Ruby on Rails and JavaScript, and it has dramatically increased revenue and contributed to business growth.

“Codest’s work has had a positive effect on our income. The platform makes it easier for our team to sell ads, which has resulted in increased business. It’s also being used by external customers, making it one of our most important products.” – Head of Development, Media Company

Fulcrum Digital developed and designed a system for an insurance defense law firm. The firm needed a system to help manage their cases. The launch of the system proved to be a success, and any flaws in the system were swiftly dealt with.

“I was impressed by their depth of understanding of our wants.” - Former Director of IT Operations, Insurance Defense Law Firm

Sprint Innovations developed a custom software solution for a real estate investment firm. The firm needed a management operation software solution that catered to day-to-day management needs. The new system drastically improved operations for the firm.

“The team did do a pretty good job.” - Founder, Real Estate Investment Firm

DataArt provided QA services for a financial institution. In order to help facilitate a smooth transformation, their team tested credit card payments, billing, and other automated functionalities. Their work has received positive feedback and helped detect bugs and issues.

“The substantial parts are that they’re really transparent and responsive.” – VP & CTO, Financial Institution

Instil conducted research, design, and testing of several applications, from mobile apps to server architecture for a large Canadian telecommunications firm. They delivered several user and provider-side portals for changing features for telecom customers and improving the consumer experience. The client praised both quick delivery time and high-quality code from Instil's team.

"Their competitiveness and their intelligence make them stand out from the crowd. Instil’s sheer breadth of knowledge makes their software services very desirable." - Software Architect, Telecommunications Firm

AVAMAE worked with a B2B auction platform by providing a technical solution to physical problem. An app was built as a result, and it featured a multi-level, B2B platform to conduct and participate auctions through. The Microsoft-based app allows for simultaneous listing and bidding at the same time across many devices.

"Because of their work, we were able to launch the product and begin onboarding companies. We already have over 150 businesses signed up, and we’re beginning to see traction as well. At this point, we’re crowdfunding to expand our services. The site looks amazing, and their team continues to work very closely with it to ensure that it keeps improving over time. It’s been a great collaboration." - CEO, B2B Auction Platform

Anuitex developed an app for iOS and Android for a hospitality company. They also created a back office system and were in charge of the UX and UI design. The client was particularly impressed with their expertise and ability to effectively manage the project remotely. The app received rave reviews from the clients.

“They were very proactive and provided recommendations before we even asked them. Give them your ideas and let them translate those ideas into reality.” – CEO, Hospitality Company

Entropy created an app for a media company. They designed and developed apps for Android and iOS that allowed users to stream and download content produced by the client. The client was impressed with the results of their work. 

“Because they had so much expertise in developing mobile apps, they were able to offer incredibly helpful advice on how to build the product.” – Managing Editor, Media Company
 

Clock Limited redesigned a website for a news and media outlet. The team also built a custom CMS for the client. The site forms the foundation of the internal team's business.

"The CMS is fantastic and they have been very receptive to our ideas, no matter how big or small." – Site Editor, News Outlet

Rokk developed and implemented a website for a motivational speaker. The client needed a website that would showcase their work to the digital world while maintaining a unique aesthetic and perspective, and Rokk delivered. They created and implemented a website on-time and on-budget, and have maintained the website since then.

“The fact that I am still pursuing my work as a 'professional explorer', educator, consultant and ambassador for universal education provision is in itself a testament to the success of my website. Without my website, my work would be invisible and in this world, digital visibility for projects and work like mine is essential for success.” – Motivational Speaker
 

A restaurant promotion startup needed somebody to develop their product. UMM Digital used a MEAN stack to create native iOS and Android apps, and the backend infrastructure for their website.

“They had some challenges to solve, but they had a committed and strong working team who were able to pull it off. I would rate their performance highly.” — Co-Founder, Restaurant Loyalty App

SourceFuse has helped maintain an e-commerce automation company's platform for the past 10 years. SourceFuse assisted in new integration development, integration maintenance, product improvement, and new features & functionalities. The company has experienced a 32% ARPU increase with the help of SourceFuse.

"The SF team is self sufficient with an organizational structure of managers and leads, taking requirements from the internal team and driving tasks to completion." - Managing Director, E-commerce Automation Company

Black Pepper Software Ltd developed an app for an international pharmaceutical company for use in trade shows. The app was designed to display running clinical trials and help medical representatives track these trials to aid suitable prescribers. Black Pepper Software Ltd also developed a system that collects real-time data for display on a global map.

"Their estimation of project timing has been exceptional. So far, we've been ahead of schedule on every project, we've been able to use gained time to further enhance the final product beyond that of what we had promised our client." - Senior Project Manager, Multimedia Company

Ignitho Technologies helped an accounting software company to rebrand and update its website. The client was ready to launch a new, rebranded image for their site, but was concerned about generating enough traffic. The team employed SEO best practices to advise the move to a more standard web-platform and in the use of some plugins that would optimize the site’s search results. The client notes that the site’s traffic was already doing better than was expected, less than a month after its launch.

“We had very high expectations and standards … Ignitho was very happy to adapt to our style and templates and did so successfully.” – Head of Marketing, Accounting Software Company  

TechMagic provided web and mobile application development for an enterprise-level startup in the HR tech domain. TechMagic created various applications using JavaScript and Native Mobile stack. The partnership is ongoing. 

"They’re professional, honest, and trustworthy. They're knowledgeable about the different technologies we've been working on. It's easy to talk to them." – SVP, HR Software Company

A global media company hired Isotoma to develop a solution for distributing video content to markets with minimal internet connectivity and bandwidth. Isotoma developed front- and backend of a cloud-based video platform. The proof of concept prototype was then tested by potential customers. The client appreciated that Isotoma completed two sprints ahead of schedule.

"Product reception has been very positive so far. Potential customers who’ve seen the platform say it’s exactly what they’re looking for." - Director, Global Media Compnay

Bluelinemedia Ltd built a custom education management system, helping their partner monitor student progress. The project went extraordinarily well, resulting in an ongoing partnership for product maintenance. They’ve developed a close business relationship and they collaborate on logistics and goals.

“They function almost as part of our organization, communicating with us daily.” – Director, Training & Education Company

Codal worked with a gift-giving company on the UX and UI for their online and mobile platform. The company helps users manage outreach and donations for important family events such as birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays. Codal built a web application that tracked these events in the user’s life. Codal built and integrated wireframes for the app.

“They have been my partner more than a developer. From early on, they have been focused on providing solutions across the board.” – Founder, Gift Service

The Beaverhead Ltd provided web development services for an events-based social network company. The team produced an MVP, offering expertise from design to hosting. They successfully delivered, meeting the company’s expectations. 

“The Beaverhead took care of the whole process of creating task and project management.” — Product Owner, Placepark

Audacia developed a sophisticated Magento-integrated database for a data center equipment broker. Audacia delivered a high-performing database integrated with both the Magento build and Sage 200 ERP, and the site has had no unplanned downtime since partnering with them.

"They were clear and transparent, which is important for project management. Their updates were good and they were fantastic communicators." — IT Security Manager, Hardware Broker

Browser London provides ongoing development work and UX design with a creative agency. Their work involves JavaScript coding, UI/UX design, and additional aspects of technical development.

"They’re a knowledgeable team. Using their modern, forward-thinking outlook, they delivered a beautiful product. They’re experienced and dedicated, allowing them to ensure that the project is spot-on." Strategy Director, Creative Agency