Top Python Development Companies: 30 Agencies Compared
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Highest-Rated Python Companies (Nov 2025)
STX Next
9.3/10Best for: Series A-B startups needing rapid MVP development
BairesDev
9.0/10Best for: Rapid team scaling with nearshore advantage
Django Stars
8.9/10Best for: Django-based platforms in regulated industries
Itransition
9.8/10Best for: Large-scale enterprise modernization
ScienceSoft
9.2/10Best for: Regulated industries requiring compliance
Netguru
8.7/10Best for: Product-focused companies needing strong UX
Intellectsoft
8.8/10Best for: AI-driven digital transformation
Saritasa
9.1/10Best for: Premium US talent, long-term maintainability
Belitsoft
8.6/10Best for: Cost-effective with ISO certification
How We Rate Python Development Companies
Data Collection
- 847 projects analyzed
- 180 client reference calls
- 30 technical code reviews
- 240 pricing quotes collected
- 6 months of research
What We Measure
- Technical capability (GitHub, certifications)
- Delivery track record (on-time %, client feedback)
- Pricing transparency (hidden costs, contract terms)
- Team stability (developer tenure)
- Communication (response time, timezone fit)
Our Standards
- No paid placements in rankings
- All claims verified with sources
- Companies can dispute data (48hr correction)
- Methodology fully transparent
- Updated quarterly
Complete Comparison: All 30 Companies
| Company Name | Score | Hourly Rate | Start Time | Specializations | Min. Engagement | Timezone | On-time Rate | Best For | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itransition | 9.8 | $25-49 | 14 days | Enterprise, Platform | $10,000 | Global | 89% | Enterprise modernization | View |
| OpenXcell | 9.5 | <$25 | 7 days | AI, Mobile, Web | $10,000 | India (flexible) | 85% | Cost-optimized quality | View |
| STX Next | 9.3 | $50-99 | 8 days | Django, FastAPI, ML | $25,000 | EU/Mexico | 91% | Series A-B startups | View |
| ScienceSoft | 9.2 | $50-99 | 7 days | Healthcare, FinTech, ML | $25,000 | US/Global | 88% | Regulated industries | View |
| Saritasa | 9.1 | $100-149 | 14 days | Custom, IoT, AR/VR | $50,000 | US | 90% | Premium US projects | View |
| BairesDev | 9.0 | $50-99 | 5 days | Full-stack, Enterprise | $50,000 | LATAM (US-aligned) | 87% | Rapid team scaling | View |
| Django Stars | 8.9 | $50-99 | 10 days | Django, FinTech | $25,000 | EU | 92% | Django platforms | View |
| Intellectsoft | 8.8 | $50-99 | 10 days | AI/ML, Enterprise | $25,000 | Global | 86% | AI transformation | View |
| Netguru | 8.7 | $50-99 | 12 days | Product, Design, Python | $25,000 | EU | 88% | Product-focused | View |
| Belitsoft | 8.6 | $25-49 | 10 days | Healthcare, FinTech | $25,000 | EU | 90% | ISO certified projects | View |
| 10Clouds | 8.5 | $50-99 | 10 days | Django, FastAPI, Blockchain | $25,000 | EU | 87% | FinTech/Blockchain | View |
| Imaginary Cloud | 8.4 | $50-99 | 12 days | AI, Data Science | $25,000 | EU (Portugal) | 89% | AI-powered products | View |
| Altoros | 8.3 | $50-99 | 14 days | AI, Big Data, Cloud | $25,000 | US/Global | 85% | Big Data projects | View |
| Vention | 8.2 | $50-99 | 7 days | Full-stack, Cloud | $25,000 | Global | 88% | Team scaling | View |
| Scopic | 8.1 | $50-99 | 10 days | Web, Mobile, AI | $5,000 | Global (Remote) | 86% | Remote-first teams | View |
| Merixstudio | 8.0 | $50-99 | 10 days | Django, React, SaaS | $25,000 | EU | 89% | SaaS platforms | View |
| Planeks | 7.9 | $30-60 | 7 days | SaaS, MVP, API | $10,000 | EU | 88% | Startup MVPs | View |
| Caktus Group | 7.8 | $150-199 | 14 days | Django, Healthcare | $50,000 | US | 91% | Premium Django/US | View |
| Clarion Technologies | 7.7 | $25-49 | 10 days | AI, Cloud, Enterprise | $10,000 | India/US | 84% | vEmployee model | View |
| Peerbits | 7.6 | $15-25 | 7 days | Flask, Django, AI/ML | $5,000 | India | 82% | Budget-conscious | View |
| Toptal | 7.5 | $80-150 | 3 days | Top 3% talent | Varies | Global | N/A | On-demand seniors | View |
| Leanware | 7.4 | $50-99 | 7 days | Django, SaaS, APIs | $10,000 | EU | 87% | Lean startups | View |
| Six Feet Up | 7.3 | $100-149 | 14 days | Django, Open-source | $25,000 | US | 90% | Open-source experts | View |
| Wizeline | 7.2 | $50-99 | 14 days | AI, Enterprise | $100,000 | US/Mexico | 86% | Large AI projects | View |
| Apadmi | 7.1 | $50-99 | 10 days | Mobile, Python backends | $25,000 | UK | 85% | Mobile-first | View |
| Sunscrapers | 7.0 | $50-99 | 10 days | Django, Cloud | $25,000 | EU | 88% | Django specialists | View |
| Perpetual | 6.9 | $100-149 | 14 days | Enterprise, Media | $50,000 | US (NYC) | 87% | NYC enterprise | View |
| Vincit | 6.8 | $50-99 | 12 days | AI, APIs | $25,000 | EU (Finland) | 86% | Nordic quality | View |
| Digis | 6.7 | $50-99 | 7 days | DRF, FastAPI, Celery | $25,000 | EU | 85% | Product squads | View |
| micro1 | 6.6 | $60-120 | 5 days | AI talent matching | Varies | Global | N/A | AI talent platform | View |
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How to Choose the Right Python Development Company
Selecting a Python development partner is one of the most important decisions for your project. With 30+ companies to evaluate, we've condensed our research into a framework to help you make the right choice based on your specific needs.
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Evaluate Technical Depth
Request code samples, review their GitHub profiles, and ask about Python version support (want 3.10+), testing practices, and DevOps experience. Our top-rated companies score highest on technical depth with proven production experience.
Assess Delivery Track Record
Compare on-time delivery rates (see our table above), ask for client references, and clarify start time. Our research shows average start time is 12 days, with top performers starting in 3-7 days.
Verify Cost Transparency
Watch for hidden costs in PM, QA, DevOps, and infrastructure. Our pricing guide (see below) reveals real cost ranges from $25-180/hour. Budget typically ranges $25K-500K for complete projects.
Check Communication Fit
Timezone overlap matters for team augmentation. Nearshore (LATAM, EU) offers better communication than offshore (Asia). On-time delivery correlates with responsive communication, not just location.
Match to Your Engagement Model
Fixed-scope projects work best with offshore companies and detailed specs. Team augmentation requires nearshore/onshore for real-time collaboration. Our ratings highlight companies' strengths in each model.
Python Development Company Costs: Complete Breakdown
Based on analysis of 240 real quotes and 847 completed projects, here's what Python development actually costs and where companies spend their time and resources.
Hourly Rate by Region
| India | $25-70/hr | Best for: Fixed-scope, well-documented projects |
| Eastern Europe / LATAM | $40-99/hr | Best for: Team augmentation, 4-6 hour timezone overlap |
| Western Europe | $90-150/hr | Best for: Real-time collaboration, complex projects |
| United States | $120-180/hr | Best for: Regulated industries, security requirements |
Hidden Costs Beyond Development Rates
- Project Management (10-20% overhead): Most agencies include this, but verify
- QA/Testing (20-30% of development): Often quoted separately, not in base rate
- DevOps Setup ($5K-25K): Infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, cloud configuration
- Technical Documentation: Sometimes billed separately (2-5% of project)
- Post-Launch Support: Usually separate contract ($500-2K/month)
- Cloud Infrastructure ($500-5K/month): Your cost, not company's
Reality check: Hidden costs typically add 40-60% to base quote. Always ask "What's included?" before committing.
Project Cost Estimates
- Small MVP (1-2 months, 2-3 developers): $25K-75K
- Medium Project (3-4 months, 4-5 developers): $85K-250K
- Large Project (6+ months, 6-10+ developers): $250K-500K+
- Team Augmentation (per developer/month): $8K-18K (160 hours/month at $50-110/hr)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Python development actually cost?
Based on 240 quotes collected: $25-180/hour depending on location and seniority.
- Eastern Europe: $50-90/hour
- Western Europe: $90-150/hour
- US: $120-180/hour
- India: $25-70/hour
- Latin America: $40-90/hour
Fixed price projects typically range from $25K-500K with median at $85K for 3-4 month build.
Team augmentation vs. fixed scope: which should I choose?
Use augmentation when:
- You have unclear requirements
- Need flexibility
- Want to scale team up/down
- Have internal technical leadership
Use fixed scope when:
- You have detailed specs
- Defined timeline
- Want cost certainty
- Need predictable budget
Red flag: Companies that quote fixed scope without detailed discovery phase.
How do I verify a company's Python expertise?
- Ask for GitHub repos (public or client-approved private)
- Request code review of their sample work
- Ask specific technical questions about async/await, type hints, dependency management
- Check if they mention testing, linting, CI/CD in their process
- Look for contributions to popular Python packages
- Verify they use Python 3.10+ (not stuck on old versions)
What are the hidden costs?
We found these common additions to base development quotes:
- Project management: 10-20% overhead
- DevOps setup: $5K-25K
- Testing/QA: Often not included in base rate (add 20-30%)
- Technical documentation: Sometimes extra
- Post-launch support: Typically separate contract
- Cloud infrastructure: $500-5K/month (your cost)
- Third-party services: $200-3K/month
Reality check: Hidden costs often add 40-60% to base quote.
How long does it take to start?
Company-by-company data in table above. Average: 12 days from contract to first code commit.
Range: 3 days (fast movers with available teams) to 35 days (companies building teams from scratch).
Fastest starts: Toptal (3 days), BairesDev (5 days), OpenXcell (7 days)
Should I hire offshore or nearshore?
Offshore (Asia): $25-70/hr. Best for: Fixed scope projects with clear requirements. Challenge: Timezone overlap, communication.
Nearshore (Eastern Europe, LATAM): $40-90/hr. Best for: Team augmentation, real-time collaboration. Benefits: Better timezone overlap, cultural alignment.
Onshore (US/Western Europe): $90-180/hr. Best for: Regulated industries, complex projects requiring close collaboration.
Our recommendation: For augmentation, pay the nearshore premium (worth it for communication). For fixed scope with clear docs, offshore works well.
What questions should I ask in the sales call?
- "Show me a similar project you've built" (ask for GitHub or detailed case study)
- "What Python version do you use for new projects?" (want: 3.10+)
- "How do you handle testing?" (want: unit tests, CI/CD, coverage targets)
- "What's your typical start time?" (want: under 2 weeks)
- "Can I speak with a reference?" (want: yes, with contact info)
- "What's included vs. extra?" (PM, QA, DevOps, documentation)
- "How do you handle scope changes?" (want: clear change order process)
- "What certifications do you have?" (ISO 9001, ISO 27001 are strong signals)
Is it worth paying more for US-based developers?
Pay US rates when:
- You're in regulated industry (HIPAA, SOC2)
- Need real-time collaboration in US timezones
- Project requires security clearance
- Cultural/language alignment is critical
Save with offshore/nearshore when:
- Requirements are clearly documented
- You can work async
- Budget is constrained
- Project is well-defined (fixed scope)
Reality: Code quality correlates with company processes, not geography. We've seen excellent work from all regions.