Best Software Development Companies in Texas (2027): Dallas, Austin and Houston
The best software development companies in Texas for 2027 include ISHIR (offices in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin), Rubico (Austin, founded 2003), SolidBrain (Austin, custom software, web and AI), Codup (Houston, with offices in Dubai and Irvine), Gulf State Software (Houston, founded 2016), WeDevelopers (Dallas custom software), Mobisoft Infotech (Dallas custom software offering) and Ortem Technologies (US-managed global team with Dallas, Austin and Houston coverage). Local Texas agencies typically bill $100–$180+ per hour; US-managed hybrid teams cost less.
A Texas software development company designs, builds and maintains custom software, such as web platforms, mobile apps, internal tools and AI features, for businesses in Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, San Antonio and across the state, using local, hybrid or remote teams.
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Get free estimateTexas is one of the largest software markets in the US, but it is really three markets. Dallas-Fort Worth leans enterprise and corporate IT, Austin leans startups and product companies, and Houston leans energy, healthcare and logistics. Our search data shows steady demand for app development companies in Dallas and Austin, and for custom software development in Texas more broadly. This guide shortlists the best software development companies in Texas for 2027.
Quick comparison: software development companies in Texas
| Company | City | Best for | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISHIR | Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin | Multi-city Texas coverage | Offices across four Texas cities |
| Rubico | Austin | Custom software and web development | Founded 2003 |
| SolidBrain | Austin | Custom software, web and AI | Covers AI work alongside web |
| Codup | Houston | Custom software and mobile apps | Midsize team; offices in Dubai and Irvine |
| Gulf State Software | Houston | Small business custom, web and mobile | Founded 2016 |
| WeDevelopers | Dallas | Startups, SMEs and enterprises | Dallas custom software firm |
| Mobisoft Infotech | Dallas | Custom software with offshore delivery | Dedicated Dallas offering |
| Ortem Technologies | Dallas, Austin, Houston coverage | AI, fleet, SaaS and mobile at lower blended cost | US-managed, global engineering team |
Details come from each firm's published information and directory listings. Verify references and current reviews before you shortlist.
How we built this list
Ortem Technologies wrote this guide and includes itself with that disclosure. We reviewed Texas directory listings and firms' published pages (checked October 2026), prioritizing a clear Texas presence, published work and a defined delivery model.
Texas software development rates in 2027
| Model | Typical rate | Good fit |
|---|---|---|
| Local Texas agency | $100–$180+ per hour | In-person collaboration, local procurement |
| Texas presence plus offshore delivery | Often $40–$90 per hour blended | Balanced cost with local contact |
| US-managed global team | Lower blended rates with US project management | Cost-sensitive builds needing US-hours communication |
| Offshore only | $25–$60 per hour | Well-defined scope and strong internal product owner |
The best software development companies in Texas
ISHIR: best for multi-city Texas coverage
ISHIR delivers custom development from offices in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin.
Rubico: best established Austin option
Rubico is an Austin firm founded in 2003 offering custom software and web development.
SolidBrain: best Austin option with AI work
SolidBrain covers custom software, web design and AI.
Codup: best Houston option for apps
Codup offers custom software and mobile app development from a midsize Houston team, with offices in Dubai and Irvine.
Gulf State Software: best for Houston small businesses
A small Houston firm founded in 2016 doing custom, web and mobile development.
WeDevelopers: best Dallas option for startups and SMEs
WeDevelopers presents itself as a Dallas custom software firm serving startups, SMEs and enterprises.
Mobisoft Infotech: best for Dallas projects with offshore delivery
Mobisoft Infotech offers custom software development for Dallas clients.
Ortem Technologies: best for AI, fleet and SaaS at a lower blended cost
Ortem is a US-registered company founded in 2012 with a dedicated US-based project manager on every project and a global engineering team. We are strongest in AI integration, fleet and logistics platforms, SaaS products and mobile apps. See our pages for Texas, Dallas, Austin and Houston.
How to choose a Texas software development company
- Match the city to your industry: enterprise IT in Dallas, product and startups in Austin, energy, healthcare and logistics in Houston.
- Decide how much in-person time you need.
- Ask who builds the product and where they are located.
- Start with paid discovery before a fixed-price build.
- Confirm IP ownership, security practices and support terms.
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Sources & References
- 1.Top 100 Software Development Companies in Texas - The Manifest
- 2.Custom software development companies in Dallas - TechBehemoths
- 3.Top 100 Software Development Companies in Houston - The Manifest
- 4.Custom software development company Dallas - Mobisoft Infotech
About the Author
Sales Head, Ortem Technologies LLC
Nirav B is the Sales Head at Ortem Technologies LLC. He works with businesses planning custom software, mobile and AI projects, helping them scope the work, choose an engagement model and plan delivery with Ortem's engineering team.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequently listed Texas options include ISHIR, Rubico, SolidBrain, Codup, Gulf State Software, WeDevelopers and Mobisoft Infotech, plus US-managed firms such as Ortem Technologies. The right choice depends on your city, industry, budget and how much in-person collaboration you need.
- Local Texas agencies typically charge about $100–$180+ per hour. Hybrid teams with US project management and global engineers usually cost less. MVPs commonly start around $50,000–$150,000 depending on scope.
- Dallas-Fort Worth has the most firms and enterprise focus, Austin is strongest for startups and product companies, and Houston has deep experience in energy, healthcare and logistics. Remote collaboration means you can hire from any of them.
- Not necessarily. A local firm helps with in-person workshops and local procurement. A US-managed remote team in Central time or with overlapping hours can deliver the same results at lower cost if you are comfortable with video collaboration.
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