How to Choose a Software Development Company
Questions to ask, red flags, and how to compare proposals.
Choose a software development company by checking live projects similar to yours, asking how they run discovery and estimates, confirming who will work on your project, and agreeing code ownership and maintenance in writing. Compare proposals on scope and assumptions, not only price.
- Ask to see live software, not only screenshots.
- A good estimate lists its assumptions.
- Agree code ownership and support before you start.
Questions to ask
- Have you built something similar? Can we see it running?
- How do you estimate, and what happens if the scope changes?
- Who will design, build and test the project?
- How often will we see working software?
- Who owns the code, and how is the project handed over?
- What does support after launch include?
Red flags
A fixed price without questions about your process, no live examples, vague timelines and no mention of testing or maintenance.
Comparing proposals
Put the proposals side by side and compare features included, assumptions, timeline, team and post-launch support. The cheapest proposal often leaves the most out. You can see our live projects for reference.
Frequently asked questions
Should we choose a local or remote company?
Either can work. What matters is clear communication, regular demos and overlapping working hours.