In this report, we present our third-party research team’s findings on the top five Dallas software companies of 2024. Throughout their research, they examined 40+ software development firms across multiple specialties to identify the best organization within each niche. They then ranked them based on the criteria listed below.
- Noteworthy Clients: Quality software development requires experience working with companies of significant size and feature sets. Noteworthy clients provide a glimpse of the size and complexity of the projects a given firm has successfully undertaken.
- Leadership Experience Score: This score is developed following an evaluation of a software developer’s leadership team based specifically on their software development experience, as some cross-disciplinary firms may not prioritize dev-related service offerings.
- Company Size: Larger development teams are typically the result of high demand for a firm’s services. They also tend to accelerate the timeline and / or quality of a given firm’s development services. Bigger isn’t always better, but it serves as a decent indicator of a firm’s historical success.
- Year Founded:Software development companies that have maintained success over a long period of time are fairly unique, and success over time is a solid indicator of consistent high quality services.
- Location: Software development firms in major cities such as Dallas, TX have access to more robust talent pools, which generally increases the overall quality of their services.
In the following table, we provide a brief description of each firm’s specialization and the types of applications that each organization is best known for.
Top Dallas Software Development Companies
Rank
Name
Notable Clients
Leadership Experience Score
Company Size
#1: 7T
Based in Dallas, 7T offers comprehensive AI software engineering services for mobile, desktop and tablet software tools for both client-facing and internal applications.
7T creates custom-built AI and machine learning software solutions for clients in all industries. Not only do they make client-facing, internal and cross-platform software solutions, but their industry-leading expertise in AI and machine learning automation allows 7T to create the most innovative tools out of any other firm on this list. The Dallas-based development company serves businesses of all sizes, including B2C, B2B and startups, with the bulk of 7T’s expertise involving enterprise-level solutions.
As a result, 7T is the best overall choice due to the versatility, impact and purpose-built nature of the tools that the company’s developers create. 7T is also a clear #1 option for firms looking to leverage cutting-edge AI and machine learning technology.
Notable Clients: Pepsi, SiriusXM, Rebel Athletic, PHP
Leadership Experience: 4.8
Company Size: 50-249
Year Founded: 2012
Headquarters: Addison, TX
Approach to Marketing: Comprehensive software engineering services for mobile, desktop, and tablet apps for both client-facing and internal applications.
Contact: 7T Website
#2: Essential Designs
Based in Vancouver, Canada, Essential Designs is a premium generalist software developer specializing in non-AI use cases.
Essential Designs is a great all-around software provider for those not looking to innovate with AI and machine learning technologies. As far as simple, clean application interfaces for both internal and client-facing platforms, Essential Designs provides good results. Their portfolio includes well-known names with large user bases in both B2B and B2C markets. Their interfaces are some of the cleanest and most minimalistic, which makes them a great fit for firms with simple needs whose primary concern is an attractive and user-friendly user interface.
Notable Clients: Honeywell, Toyota, BMW
Leadership Experience: 4.6
Company Size: 10-49
Year Founded: 2008
Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
Approach to Marketing: Premium generalist software developer for non-AI use cases
Contact: Essential Designs website
#3: Digitlhaus
Based in Miramar Beach, FL, Digitlhaus specializes in BigCommerce/ eCommerce website and software development.
Digitlhaus specializes in marketing, web design and app development specifically for BigCommerce firms. They have worked with major big-box brands, developing straightforward eCommerce software tools with migration and integration services for eCommerce firms looking to switch or adopt new platforms. Due to their typical clientele, their pricing trends toward the higher end of the scale.
This makes them a great option for eCommerce firms looking to take advantage of Digitlhaus marketing, branding and eCommerce software development services. These clients will get the most bang for their buck with Digitlhaus.
Notable Clients: Lululemon, Lowes, QVC
Leadership Experience: 4.5
Company Size: 10-49
Year Founded: 2014
Headquarters: Miramar Beach, FL
Approach to Marketing: BigCommerce/eCommerce website and app development.
Contact: Digitlhaus website
#4: Seven
Based in New York City, Seven specializes in app and software development with a specialty in video and chat apps.
Seven is an app and software developer with a wide range of capabilities, but their specialty is video conferencing and chat applications. This makes them a great fit for firms looking for basic video or text chat functionality as a core aspect of their service, such as counseling or telemedicine services. They are an older firm with a large staff, and they offer a wide variety of expertise, but their best products are those that leverage their unique specialties.
Notable Clients: Motorola, ReferralPoint, LLC, Phenomune
Leadership Experience: 4.2
Company Size: 50-249
Year Founded: 2007
Headquarters: NYC, NY
Approach to Marketing: App and software development with a specialty in video and chat apps
Contact: Seven website
#5: GroovyWeb
Based in Nadiad, GJ, India, GroovyWeb is a web-focused software developer focusing on consumer-facing solutions and mobile app development.
GroovyWeb’s specialty lies in their name, with web-based browser and mobile applications being their bread and butter. They also provide web-connected desktop software applications and build websites. This makes them a great, affordable option for firms looking for simple web-based desktop and mobile apps with basic functionality.
Notable Clients: FilesDNA, Start Psychotherapy
Leadership Experience: 3.9
Company Size: 50-249
Year Founded: 2015
Headquarters: Nadiad, GJ, India
Approach to Marketing: Web-focused software developer focusing on consumer-facing solutions and mobile app development
Contact: GroovyWeb website
About 7T
7T specializes in the development of machine learning solutions, artificial intelligence, enterprise software, cloud solutions and visionOS apps for Apple Vision Pro’s spatial video solutions, amongst others.
7T is based in Dallas, with additional locations in Houston, and Charlotte, NC. But our clientele spans the globe. Contact 7T today. to speak with our Digital Transformation and software development experts and get started on enterprise software development or another DX project.
