What makes a good software development company?

Good software development companies are curious about the problem you’re solving, have the technical skills to execute using desired languages and tech, communication skills (especially if working with a remote team), and adaptability. Make sure to look for these qualities in candidate portfolios and during the interview stage.

What are the 3 types of software?

Generally speaking, the three types of software are system software, utility software, and application software. Application software is the most common and recognizable type, involving a package that performs a singular function for users. Utility software is created to maintain the functions of a computer, and system software runs a computer’s hardware and software programs.

What is a software development company?

A software development company is a specialized developer that helps businesses build and deploy custom solutions. These companies typically provide services such as software testing, programming, and maintenance. By partnering with a software development company, you can benefit from their extensive teams filled with experienced professionals who are proficient in all sorts of programming languages and technologies. Software development companies also deliver frameworks and other components essential to building bespoke tools.

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 complex development projects for more extensive needs.

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The right custom software can give a struggling or growing business the edge it needs. Different kinds of custom software exist for all kinds of functions, such as enterprise resource planning solutions, customer relationship management systems, and content management systems.

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List of the Best London Software Development Firms

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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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Black Square Media

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- $50,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Black Square Media is a software development company established in 2010. They are in London, United Kingdom and have a small team. Their services include custom software development, web development, Artificial Intelligence, BI & big data consulting & SI, and more.
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Berry Cloud Ltd

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- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- London , United Kingdom
Berry Cloud Ltd, a custom software development firm, is headquartered in London , United Kingdom and Prague, Czech Republic. The small agency was founded in 2014. Their team offers custom software development, web development, cloud consulting & SI, and mobile app development.
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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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CoderTalent

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- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Launched in 2020, CoderTalent is a small website development firm. Their team focuses on web development, custom software development, mobile app development, and ux/ui design. The agency is located in London, United Kingdom.
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Oasis Private Limted

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- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- South Croydon, United Kingdom
Established in 2022, Oasis Private Limted is a custom software development firm. The company provides custom software development, BI & big data consulting & SI, cloud consulting & SI, web development, and more and has a small team. The company is located in South Croydon, United Kingdom.

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Stackcrafters Ltd

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- $1,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Custom software development company Stackcrafters Ltd is based in London, United Kingdom. The firm offers custom software development, web development, ux/ui design, cybersecurity, and more and is small.The firm was launched in 2020.
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CodingIT

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- $1,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, CodingIT is a custom software development company. The small firm was founded in 2022. Their team provides custom software development, IT strategy consulting, business consulting, mobile app development, and more.
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TrianglZ
(24 Reviews) 5.0
- Timeliness
  4.9
- Service Excellence
  5.0
- Value
  4.9
- Would Recommend
  5.0
- $50,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Kent, United Kingdom
TrianglZ is a small custom software development company headquartered in Alexandria, Egypt, Egypt. Their services include custom software development, mobile app development, and web 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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Unboxed

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- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Unboxed is a custom software development firm. They focus on custom software development, ux/ui design, mobile & app marketing, and product design and were established in 2005. Their small team is London, United Kingdom-based.
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Alliants

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- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Alliants is a custom software development firm. The small London, United Kingdom-based company was founded in 2009. Their services include custom software development, e-commerce development, mobile app development, and web development.
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Be Memorable

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- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Be Memorable, a software development company, was founded in 2008. They are in London, United Kingdom and have a small team. Their services include custom software development, e-commerce development, ux/ui design, digital strategy, and more.

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Lac Tac Innovation

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- $1,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Lac Tac Innovation is a software development firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom and Ahmedabad, India. The small company was established in 2010. Their team provides custom software development, mobile app development, web development, social media marketing, and more.
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Arch

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- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Arch is a small London, United Kingdom-based custom software development company. Established in 1996, the team specializes in custom software development, ERP consulting and SI, IoT development, and IT strategy consulting.
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Cybnode Group

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- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Cybnode is a small London, United Kingdom-based web development firm. Launched in 2021, the team offers web development, custom software development, cybersecurity, mobile app development, and more.
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Lithic Labs (Pvt) Litd

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- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Lithic Labs (Pvt) Litd is a small social media marketing company established in 2021. Their team focuses on social media marketing, web development, custom software development, mobile app development, and more. The agency is located in Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
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Infinniti

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- $50,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Infinniti is an IT strategy consulting company in London, United Kingdom and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The small team provides IT strategy consulting, custom software development, business consulting, and logistics & supply chain consulting and was established in 2020.

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Tides Digital

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- Undisclosed
- 10 - 49 employees
- City of London, United Kingdom
Tides Digital is a small big data company. The City of London, United Kingdom-based company was established in 2014. Their team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI, cloud consulting & SI, custom software development, and web development.
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welovedevwork

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- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Welovedevwork is a small IT staff augmentation company launched in 2014. Their team specializes in IT staff augmentation, custom software development, web development, and devops managed services. The firm is located in London, United Kingdom.
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VOVA

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- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Small user experience design company VOVA, is in Kenilworth, United Kingdom and London, United Kingdom. Launched in 2015, the team specializes in ux/ui design, custom software development, web development, and e-commerce development.
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Argo DevOps Solutions Ltd

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- Undisclosed
- 10 - 49 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Argo DevOps Solutions Ltd is a devops managed services company based in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2019, the small team focuses on devops managed services, custom software development, and application testing.
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Convedo

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- $50,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Established in 2009, Convedo is a small custom software development company. Their services include custom software development, Artificial Intelligence, cloud consulting & SI, application management & support, and more. The agency is located in London, United Kingdom; Frankfurt am Main, Germany; Sydney, Australia and London, United Kingdom.
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TAB (The App Business)

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- $100,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- London, United Kingdom
TAB (The App Business) is a mobile app development company. They are located in London, United Kingdom and have a midsize team. The agency focuses on mobile app development, custom software development, ux/ui design, product design, and more.
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Hardcastle GIS

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- $1,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Hardcastle GIS is an application testing company. Their midsize team is in New York City, New York; Pune, India and London, United Kingdom. The company offers application testing, custom software development, web development, enterprise app modernization, and more. The company was launched in 2011.
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Prosigns

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- $5,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Prosigns is a software development company. The small Lahore, Pakistan-based agency was established in 2011. Their team specializes in custom software development, enterprise app modernization, mobile app development, web development, and more.
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Bluerose Technologies

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- $10,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Custom software development firm Bluerose Technologies was founded in 2010. Their midsize team is headquartered in Bengaluru, India; München, Germany; London, United Kingdom and Miami, Florida. Their services include custom software development, IT staff augmentation, application management & support, IT managed services, and more.
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Vast Dreams

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- $50,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Vast Dreams is a midsize software development firm. Established in 2020, the agency is headquartered in Sydney, Australia; London, United Kingdom; Ludhiana, India and Mumbai, India. Their services include custom software development, enterprise app modernization, Artificial Intelligence, ERP consulting and SI, and more.

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Consleague

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- Undisclosed
- 50 - 249 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Consleague is a cloud consulting & SI company in London, United Kingdom. The midsize team offers cloud consulting & SI, CRM consulting and SI, and custom software development. The company was established in 2009.
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Neon Nova

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- $1,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Neon Nova is a custom software development company. They specialize in custom software development, mobile app development, e-commerce development, AR/VR development, and more and were launched in 2023. Their midsize team is located in London, United Kingdom.

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ONEiO

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- Undisclosed
- 50 - 249 employees
- London, United Kingdom
ONEiO is a cybersecurity company. Their midsize team is based in Helsinki, Finland; London, United Kingdom; Oberursel (Taunus), Germany and Atlanta, Georgia. The agency offers cybersecurity, IT managed services, custom software development, enterprise app modernization, and more.
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TrustVare Software

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- Undisclosed
- 50 - 249 employees
- Redhill, United Kingdom
TrustVare Software is a big data analytics company headquartered in Redhill, United Kingdom. The midsize team offers BI & big data consulting & SI, cloud consulting & SI, and custom software development. The firm was launched in 2020.
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Codea Technologies Inc. Qatar

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- Undisclosed
- 50 - 249 employees
- Redhill, United Kingdom
Codea Technologies Inc. Is a social media marketing firm founded in 2007. Their midsize team is in Doha, Qatar; Massapequa Park, New York and Redhill, United Kingdom. Their services include social media marketing, search engine optimization, pay per click, custom software development, and more.

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