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How to choose a software development company: 10 questions to ask
A practical checklist for founders and managers comparing development partners — beyond price and portfolio.
Two companies can offer the same price and the same technology and still deliver very different results. The difference is usually in how they work. These questions reveal it quickly.
10 questions to ask
- Who exactly will work on my project, and can I meet them?
- Who owns the code, designs and accounts — during and after the project?
- Will you sign an NDA before we share details?
- How often will I see working software, not just status updates?
- Where will the code live, and will I have access from day one?
- How do you test, and who reviews each change?
- What happens if a team member leaves or isn't a good fit?
- How do you handle changes in scope and priorities?
- What does handover include if we part ways?
- What support do you offer after launch?
Red flags
- A fixed price before anyone understood the problem
- No access to the repository until the final payment
- Vague answers about who is on the team
- No testing or security mentioned at all
Start small
The safest way to choose is to work together on something small first: a discovery phase, a prototype or a short trial. You'll learn more in two weeks of real work than in any sales meeting.
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