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TechBehemoths Awards 2021

TechBehemoths awarded 11 Mobile App Development companies from Canada in 2021

Awarded for excellence, hard work and positive feedback. Every awarded company is distinguished by its scalable performance in 2021 for its services.

Awarded companies

This year, the following Mobile App Development companies managed to provide an outstanding service and support. It's worth taking a look.

At Webisoft, we are experts in providing comprehensive mobile, web, and software development solutions for startups and established businesses. Our aim is to create fast, secure, and visually appealing apps and websites that deliver exceptional user experiences.Our team is skilled in using agile and lean development practices for a range of technol...

Founding Year 2016
Team size 10
Hourly Rate $$$$$ $70-150/h
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Searching for the right web development firm for your project? You have our empathy! It's not an easy task, and it's very hard to compare apples to oranges in this industry. Rest assured that you've found the right partner with Rebel Trail. We've been in business for 23 years and have produced hundreds of highly successful websites for our amazing...

Founding Year 1997
Team size 10
Hourly Rate $$$$$ $30-70/h
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Optasy is a Canadian digital commerce, marketing and web development company. We have provided web solutions to a variety of Canadian and foreign companies with outstanding results. Built on our roots in Drupal, we have diversified and have become experts in a wide-ranging set of in-house skills that follows a strict process designed to ensure best...

Founding Year 2004
Team size 10
Hourly Rate $$$$$ $70-150/h
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Upanup is a full-service digital agency with offices in Victoria, BC, and Calgary, AB. We have created award-winning, innovative solutions for government and corporate clients in Western Canada since 2011. Our expertise encompasses website design & development, user experience testing & design, brand strategy, cross-platform marketing, con...

Founding Year 2010
Team size 10
Hourly Rate $$$$$ $70-150/h

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YOUR IDEAS + OUR EXPERIENCE = SUCCESSFUL INNOVATION We have a focus on complete solutions that truly solve problems and help businesses grow. By working together we can quickly bring ideas to the table and explore specific options as needed to give you a truly tailored experience. Whether you are a startup looking for direction, an SMB looking to...

Founding Year 2008
Team size 10
Hourly Rate $$$$$ $70-150/h
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Founded back in 2014, registered in Ontario, Canada - datarockets builds quality software and applications for businesses of any size. Our recent success stories:⭐ A Series-E startup launched a new product fully developed by the datarockets team.⭐ >$1M went through the payment methods we released a couple of months ago for our FinTech cli...

Founding Year 2014
Team size 10
Hourly Rate $$$$$ $30-70/h
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Pieoneers is a top mobile & web development studio based in Vancouver, BC. Our globally distributed team works with established businesses, prominent universities and ambitious startups. We build high-load web applications, Android & iOS apps with superior user experience and UI design.We bring meaningful ideas to lifeWith the bes...

Founding Year 2009
Team size 10
Hourly Rate $$$$$ $150-250/h
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Established in 2011, Guaraná Technologies is a top mobile app development agency based in Canada, with offices in Montréal and Toronto. We specialize in building native iOS and Android applications, building over 40 apps every year has equipped our talented team of engineers with in-depth expertise in many new technologies IoT, AR, Beacons, Apple P...

Founding Year 2010
Team size 10
Hourly Rate $$$$$ $70-150/h
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Vordik is a Toronto-based digital agency that combines user-centric design with the latest web technology. We have deep expertise in design and development of custom websites and web applications that have a track record of helping forward-thinking businesses grow online. From start ups to enterprise, Vordik has collaborated with top organizations...

Founding Year 2009
Team size 10
Hourly Rate $$$$$ $70-150/h
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YasTech Developments was founded in 2007 and has been dedicated to building quality websites and software products ever since. Over the years we have added new digital marketing solutions to better serve of clients. In the summer of 2018 we rebranded and shortened our name to Yas. Our experienced team has helped to develop over 500 websites for bus...

Founding Year 2006
Team size 2
Hourly Rate $$$$$ $70-150/h
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MARSWorks is a digital–first production studio, creating experiences that help businesses thrive. Since 1997, our multi-disciplined team has been collaborating with our clients and creating innovative solutions to help grow their businesses. We create unique and compelling websites and applications, both web and mobile. Our client list has included...

Founding Year 1998
Team size 10
Hourly Rate $$$$$ $70-150/h
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Canada IT Industry: Companies and General Profile

There are over 43,200 companies in the Canadian Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) sector. The large majority (over 39,000) fall within the software and computer services industries.

The ICT sector consists mainly of small companies, with approximately 37,500 of them employing fewer than 10 people. The number of large companies employing over 500 individuals accounts for approximately 105 firms, including subsidiaries of foreign multinational corporations.

In a more industry-narrow way, the Canadian advertising and marketing industry is growing based on international awareness of creativity and the multicultural population. The progressive approaches are resonating with both US and globally-based companies - Mark Tharme from Muse Marketing says.

Why you should work with Canadian IT companies

Canada has found itself in a favorable position compared to other countries that have a well-developed IT infrastructure. Web & IT agencies have a fast-developing rate due to facilitating policies and attract more young professionals than any other country in the region. 

Additionally, IT companies in Canada provide a full-service range with a considerably lower price than in the U.S. and offering in exchange excellent execution, fair customer experience, and professional project management. 

From another perspective working with Canadian IT companies could bring added value in terms of security. In uncertain times, both politically and economically, working with IT companies in Canada reduces technology risk.

What you should be aware of when working with Canadian IT Companies

The Canadians started to focus on developing their IT industry in 2012, which mainly reveals a lack of consistent experience in the web & software industry. Since almost all IT companies in Canada are small - with less than 10 people, the industry is in the full development process and most of the agencies are not ready yet to take big projects. 

At the same time, Canadian companies pay a living wage and our standard of living is higher than many other countries. As a result, expect the cost for services to be somewhat higher than in emerging economies.

Are Canadian web companies reliable?

Along with the workforce, Canada attracts an increasing number of companies from around the world, and many of them find the place comfortable and suitable for growing a business in the IT industry. Only in 2019 more than 7,000 IT startups were registered in Canada according to VisaPlace. Small companies in the Canadian IT industry are new entries and don’t have a global reputation compared to tech giants that relocated or opened new offices in Canada. Nonetheless, you cannot name small Canadian IT companies not reliable, as they all obey to the same principles and rules as the bigger ones. 

How the Canadian IT industry compares to the neighboring countries

With the leading US on the continent and probably globally, Canada started to get more attention from the market as being a healthy alternative to what the US has to offer. This refers both to skilled developers & web designers and as well as clients. Due to the market accessibility and developed IT infrastructure, Canada has its own advantages towards the US, like prices and availability, but it’s still behind the U.S in terms of competitiveness 

Overall, Canada is a promising destination for IT companies and a good option for web projects with a growing number of IT centers. The Toronto - Kitchener - Waterloo IT area registered good progress both in training and hiring new talents that compete even with the US Silicon Valey. 

What Makes Canada Attractive for IT Companies?

Canada is attractive because the society embraces a global mindset, which is natural due to the multicultural population, both in the industry and in the general population. Historically, the Canadian design and advertising industry was built on American, European, and Japanese cultural influences. Today, the country benefits from influences from all over the world.

At the same time, Amanda Nelson from The Art Of Business mentions that Canada has found itself in a favorable position compared to other countries that have well-developed IT infrastructure. Web & IT agencies have a fast-developing rate due to facilitating policies and attracting more.

How Does the Canadian Government Support The Local IT Sector?

Federally, the Canadian government is providing access to capital through grant programs, including digital transformation grants for businesses, which is in turn creating opportunities for digital marketing and IT firms as service providers. 

Alberta and Ontario - The Best Canadian Territories/Provinces For IT

Out of 10 Territories and Provinces Canada is divided, there are 2 worth mentioning - Alberta and Ontario with Calgary and Toronto as the main tech hubs. 

The Toronto/Hamilton business corridor (known as the GTHA) is growing rapidly, both in population and as an international business centre. It already has the highest-density population in Canada and is projected to grow significantly by 2050. With close proximity to Northeastern US markets, high awareness of the city of Toronto as an international destination, and an excellent culture of creativity across all disciplines, this area is well positioned for growth. Immigration policies are also favorable for companies seeking a location in North America.

In addition, according to Ty Mikitka from Vertical Motion Inc, in recent years, Calgary, Alberta, has made growing strides to become a recognized Western Canadian technology hub thanks to the influx of large technology companies. Notable organizations, including Unity Technologies, Infosys, Test Driven Solutions, RBC Innovation Hub, and Amazon Web Services (Late 2023-Early 2024), now call Calgary home, creating thousands of IT jobs for local Canadians.

"Canadian IT Talent Pool is Good to Excellent"

When talking about the Canadian talent pool, Mark Tharme appreciated the local talent pool as good to excellent. He thinks that IT and communications-related education is available at all levels: colleges, universities and private schools offer courses in a wide range of information technology disciplines. Students have opportunities to do work placements, coops, and internships with many well-regarded companies while studying or upon graduation from a recognized program.

Plan to Open a New IT Business in Canada? Focus on New Technologies!

Local tech leaders also mention that there is enough room on the market for new, innovative companies. However, most of the opportunities are especially in new and emerging technology areas, including AI, cyber security, and data management. Canadian companies are "punching above their weight" in many of these areas. Another sector good to explore is security. As Justin Harney from LionEater, the country is in need of IT security leadership. 

As for how easy is to open a business in Canada, Jeffrey Miles from Jeff Social Marketing mentions that It’s simple to open a business in Canada. The first step is to apply for a business license.


This article was created together with professionals coming from reputable Canadian IT companies. Special credits: Jeffrey Miles, Mark Tharme, Justin Harne, Ty Mikitka, Amanda Nelson