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There are plenty of software development companies in the world that can bring your product idea to life, but if you’re looking to build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), you need someone with serious MVP experience.
The MVP development process for startups, as well as for established companies, requires a strategic mindset. It demands the ability to understand the larger competitive landscape, identify a problem that serves a specific niche, and optimize resources to deliver key functionality. It also requires thoughtful collaboration and iteration based on user feedback.
If you’re looking to outsource any part of your MVP development, we’ve assembled this list of top MVP development companies around the world to guide you.
Disclaimer: The information below is accurate as of February 1, 2024.
Top 10 MVP Development Companies
The app development companies that have made this list are leaders in their field, with proven track records for building MVPs for both startups and enterprises. They not only have case studies to back up their work, but they have high reviews from customers on websites like Clutch.co and G2 Reviews.
We always recommend that you thoroughly vet each potential partner, but if you’re exploring your options, this list is an excellent place to start!
1. Net Solutions
Net Solutions is a full-service software development firm headquartered in Chandigarh, India, with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, and London.
With nearly a quarter century of experience, Net Solutions has designed MVPs for household names like the Harvard Business Review along with countless startups like Scoff and SOAQ.
Of course, Net Solutions is our company, so we don’t expect you to take our word for it when we talk about our satisfied customers. Instead, take a look at our extensive reviews on Clutch.co, G2 Reviews, and other review sites.
Founded in 2000, Net Solutions is ISO 9001 certified and has over 500 talented engineers on staff to handle any and every element of MVP development: Project management, user research, UI and UX design, prototyping, Agile development, QA testing, product launch, and the detailed analysis and iteration that follow a successful launch and set the stage for future releases.
In addition to end-to-end development, Net Solutions also offers staff augmentation and help with specific elements of project development. For instance, Kitco, a precious metals trading company, hired Net Solutions to help with their Android mobile app development on the opposite side of the world—performing QA testing while Kitco’s internal staff slept.
Working with everyone from entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies, Net Solutions has served a wide range of industries, including healthcare, high-tech, media and entertainment, EdTech, airline and travel, Finance, eCommerce, healthcare, and more.
Location: Chandigarh, India
Founded: 2000
Team Size: 500+
Services: MVP development services, user research, UI and UX design, QA, Project Management, Digital transformation
Industries Served: Healthcare, Technology, Media, Education and EdTech, Airline and travel, Finance, retail and eCommerce, healthcare, and more.
2. OAK’S LAB
OAK’S LAB is a software development firm from Prague that specifically targets startups. Founded in 2016, they have worked with over 40 startups across the United States and the United Kingdom to achieve profitability.
A full-service firm, OAK’S LABS handles the whole range of services you’d expect: product management, design, mobile app development, web development, and QA. They also handle product discovery, scoping, prioritization, usability testing, and everything else you’d need for proper Minimum Viable Product development and concept validation.
While the OAK’S LAB case study library doesn’t feature a bunch of big-name clients like other firms on this list, they have strong reviews on Clutch.co and G2. Besides, given their focus on startups, it makes sense that they wouldn’t have many projects with established enterprises.
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Founded: 2016
Team Size: 50–250
Services: Customer software development, User Interface and User Experience design, front-end and backend development for digital products
Industries Served: Finance, real estate, automotive, business services, and consumer products
3. Altoros
Altoros is an IT consulting and software development firm located just outside of San Francisco in the town of Pleasanton, CA (about an hour’s drive from Silicon Valley). Founded in 2001, Altoros has worked with enterprises around the world, performing full-service software development.
Altoros’ 400+ engineering teams are located across the globe. Although they’re more expensive than other firms on this list, their global presence allows them to be a bit more flexible with pricing compared to other U.S. firms.
They offer mobile app development, web development, and every aspect of product development, from design to testing. They also have experience with IoT development and Generative AI.
Location: Pleasanton, CA (USA)
Founded: 2001
Team Size: 400+
Services: Mobile and web app development, design, testing, project management
Industries Served: Finance, Healthcare, Automotive, eCommerce
4. LoopStudio
LoopStudio is a South American firm headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay. Founded in 2014, LoopStudio has a solid decade of experience serving startups and helping them build and scale their companies.
As with many other boutique firms targeting startups and small businesses, LoopStudio’s case studies don’t include many massive enterprises, but their solid ratings and industry experience make them a good candidate for MVP development.
LoopStudio can help with building proofs of concept, wireframes, prototyping, and cross-platform design for mobile applications (iOS, Android, and PWAs) and desktop applications.
Location: Montevideo, Uruguay
Founded: 2014
Team Size: 50–250
Services: Customer software development, product design, UX/UI design, staff augmentation
Industries Served: IT, Advertising, Business services, Finance
5. Hilo Labs
Hilo Labs is a Canadian firm founded in 2020 and headquartered in Toronto. Although they’re relatively new on the scene, this small firm of under 10 people has made a name for itself by targeting lean startups.
Hilo Labs does product planning, MVP creation (end-to-end), and web application development. They serve the automotive industry, finance, business services, and healthcare.
Location: Toronto, Canada
Founded: 2020
Team Size: Under 10
Services: Product planning, MVP design and development, web application development
Industries Served: Automotive, Finance, Business Services, Healthcare
6. Cheesecake Labs
Cheesecake Labs is a software development firm located on the island of Florianopolis in southern Brazil. Founded in 2013, Cheesecake Labs has worked with major U.S. companies and global enterprises, such as Mutual of Omaha, Mercado Libre, and Merck.
Like all firms highlighted on this list, Cheesecake Labs has plenty of experience with startups, designing and launching MVPs, and guiding their clients through the full cycle of activities required to assess market demand and launch a new product.
They’re also building a name for themselves in the blockchain and Web3 space, and they’ve been recognized by Clutch.co as a top Latin American development firm.
Location: Florianopolis, Brazil
Founded: 2013
Team Size: 50–250
Services: Mobile app development, custom software development, blockchain
Industries Served: Finance, IT, Retail and eCommerce
7. 10Clouds
10Clouds is a boutique development agency located in Warsaw, Poland. Founded in 2009, they have a solid reputation for quality work with small companies and startups.
10Clouds offers all the standard custom software development services (e.g., design, development, project management, QA). They’ve also built a reputation for AI development, giving them a competitive edge in certain markets.
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Founded: 2009
Team Size: 50–250
Services: Custom software development, AI development, and consulting
Industries Served: FinTech, Healthcare, Blockchain, EdTech
8. Mercury Development
Mercury is an established American development firm with over 25 years of experience. Located in Aventura, FL, and founded in 1999, Mercury offers full-service development for custom mobile apps and desktop apps.
Mercury has delivered over 2,500 projects and boasts over 50 million active users on the apps they’ve created. They’ve worked with Google, HSBC, FitBit, Monster Energy, and other large enterprises—but they also serve startups and offer MVP development.
Location: Aventura, FL (USA)
Founded: 1999
Team Size: 450
Services: Custom software development, design, QA, project management
Industries Served: High-tech, Healthcare, Media, Finance, Business Services
9. Vention
Vention is a very large New York software development firm with over 3,000 employees. Founded in 2002, Venton has teams scattered around the world, offering full-service development and staff augmentation.
Vention is known for helping large enterprises like IBM, Paypal, and PwC achieve their business goals, but they do have plenty of experience developing MVPs for startups and helping larger clients test the viability of new product ideas.
As you can imagine, their prices are higher than others on this list since they’re a U.S. firm. However, as far as American firms go, they’re not the most expensive in that market since they have developers in regions with lower labor costs.
Location: New York, NY
Founded: 2002
Team Size: 3,000+
Services: Custom software development, MVP development, blockchain technology
Industries Served: Finance, Healthcare, Education, Gaming
10. Emerline
Emerline is a Lithuanian firm founded in 2011 and headquartered in Vilnius. While they report that 50% of their work is focused on eCommerce development, more than 1/3 of their time is spent on customer software development.
Emerline provides end-to-end development, including MVPs for startups. They serve a variety of industries, including eCommerce, Healthcare, and Finance, and they are ISO 9001 certified with strong customer ratings and reviews.
Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Founded: 2011
Team Size: 250–1,000
Services: eCommerce development (e.g., Magento stores and Shopify integrations), custom software development
Industries Served: eCommerce, Healthcare, and Finance
How Do I Choose The Best MVP Development Company?
While every company on this list is an excellent candidate for creating a successful MVP, we strongly encourage you to do your own research and thoroughly vet each firm before signing any contracts. In your vetting process, we recommend the following steps.
Check the company’s portfolio
You can learn a lot about an organization by its portfolio of work. When reviewing their portfolio, specifically look for the following:
- MVP app development projects
- Successful project management skills
- Experience in your industry
- A track record of creating products similar to the MVP you envision
- Experience working with the kind of cutting-edge tech stack your product requires
Any company with the experience you need will have a wide portfolio that shows projects MVPs they’ve successfully completed for startups and/or large enterprises.
Seek reviews
Case studies are great because they dive deep into specific projects and give you an in-depth view of the work their development team performed, but that’s no substitute for reviews.
Customer reviews on independent review sites like Clutch.co and G2 Reviews provide unbiased feedback that will help you analyze the company’s performance. If they produce high-quality work, they should have a wide range of positive reviews and high ratings.
Ask for case studies
Any established company will have a website that features a full library of case studies demonstrating their expertise across different industries and different types of products.
When evaluating a company’s library of case studies, look for success stories related to:
- Industries similar to yours
- Products similar to those you’re hoping to create
- Big picture strategy related to MVP products that demonstrate successful product management that includes end-to-end design and development
- Focused use of the MVP methodology that achieves a quick time-to-market, gathers feedback from early adopters and end users, and prioritizes the right core features
Look for case studies exploring projects and industries similar to yours. Ask the agency to direct you toward projects that highlight MVP development services that closely align with your goals.
Consider your budget
Budget is a key factor to consider when selecting an outsourcing partner. While trying to cut too many corners and making a decision on price alone can cost you, the truth is that you can find an excellent MVP development partner at a reasonable price. In fact, that’s especially true if you’re willing to look beyond the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Since labor costs are lower in countries like India and Mexico, you can find high-quality development services at very reasonable prices.
The most important thing to consider when outsourcing MVP development overseas is to make sure your partner has experience with market research, design, agile development, testing, and iterating based on customer feedback.
Also, be sure to have plenty of conversations with their representatives to make sure they speak English fluently and there’s no significant cultural disconnect.
Get the Ball Rolling on Your MVP
Ready to get the conversation started about building your MVP software project? Contact Net Solutions today! We’ll give you an honest assessment of the resources required, estimated development costs, and everything it will take to bring your MVP to the market.
