Top 10 custom software development companies in Vietnam

As the need for digital transformation keeps growing, many international companies are choosing a custom software development company in Vietnam to build software that fits their needs. A combination of skilled engineering talent and competitive costs makes this market highly attractive for businesses seeking technology solutions.

This article introduces 10 leading companies and the key points that help businesses pick the right partner.

1. How to rank the software development companies in Vietnam

To judge software development companies in Vietnam comprehensively, businesses should not look only at cost or team size. Instead, they should look at technical skills, project experience, project quality, management ability, and how well the company meets security standards - all at the same time.

The key points to check are:

• Reputation and industry recognition: Look at the company’s market position, the type of clients it has served, its awards, its partners, and any recognition from independent groups.

• Years of experience: A company that has worked for many years usually has more experience with different technologies, industries, and project types. Still, you should check this point together with how well the company works today.

• Technical skills and range of services: Check if the company has enough skills in the technologies your project needs, such as web, mobile, cloud, AI, data analytics, IoT, DevOps, or cybersecurity.

• Quality of portfolio and case studies: Past projects help you see what problems the partner has solved, what technology it used, how big the projects were, and what results it achieved.

• Client reviews and feedback: Reviews and testimonials give you more views on delivery quality, teamwork, response speed, and how much you can trust the partner during the project.

• Team size and development capacity: The partner needs enough engineers and experts to meet your project needs, and it should be able to grow or change the team when the work changes.

• Clear pricing and cooperation models: Businesses should look at how the partner sets prices and at models like fixed-price, dedicated team, or Offshore Development Center (ODC), so they can pick the option that fits their budget and needs.

• Communication and project management: Clear ways of talking, regular reports, clear roles, and a good management method help lower the risk of working with an offshore team.

• Certificates and security standards: Certificates for quality management, information security, and software development are an important base for judging how well a partner can protect data and control project quality.

• Ability to innovate and use new technology: R&D ability, PoC development, and the use of new technology show that a partner can advise the right solution, instead of just doing what it is told.

How to evaluate a software development partner

2. 10 best companies for custom software development in Vietnam

Below is a list of 7 custom software development companies in Vietnam with the most impressive technical skills and real project records today:

2.1. TMA Solutions

Founded in 1997 with only 6 people at the start, TMA Solutions has grown fast to become one of the largest software export companies in Vietnam, with about 4,000 technology engineers.

Today, the company has built a strong reputation by serving partners in 30 countries around the world. Building on this, it now focuses on key markets, including North America (the US, Canada), Europe (Germany), Japan, Australia, and Singapore.

Some of TMA Solutions’ awards in the IT industry:

• Vietnam Trillion-VND Digital Technology Enterprise (VINASA): A special award that honors 13 top technology companies in Vietnam that reached revenue of 1,000 billion VND or more. 

• Top 10 Software Outsourcing & Export Enterprises (VINASA 2024): An award that confirms TMA’s leading position over many years in exporting software to international markets.

• Top 10 Digital Business Enterprises (VINASA 2024): An award for the company’s ability to provide strong technology solutions and its big contribution to the digital economy.

• Gold Medal for Software Export (HCA): An award that recognizes an impressive record of more than 15 years in a row from the HCM City Computer Association, confirming TMA’s steady role as a leader in the industry.

Technical capacity: TMA Solutions can build custom software on many platforms and technologies. According to the TMA website, the technical team now includes 800 web & mobile engineers, 700 Java engineers, 600 Microsoft technologies engineers, 1,000 Big Data & Analytics & AI/ML developers, 400 C/C++/Embedded/IoT developers, and 400 Cloud & DevOps engineers. This large pool of skills lets TMA build the right team for each technical need and project size.

3 typical case studies

• AI-Powered Test Automation: A cybersecurity company faced slow progress because it had to run more than 20,000 test cases every night. To fix this problem, it decided to use an AI test automation platform. Thanks to self-healing UI features and automatic error sorting, the solution cut UI errors by 35% and saved 25 hours of maintenance each week. As a result, the company sped up error handling by 20% and shortened its product release cycle by 15%.

• Virtual Assistant Builder: Many businesses face problems with fragmentation, repeated work, and slow innovation when they grow their AI solutions. To solve this, TMA built T-VA (Virtual Assistant Builder), one unified AI platform with a low-code drag-and-drop interface and a central knowledge base. The solution cut setup time and effort by 50%, and it gave a safe management framework so users can easily grow from 1 to hundreds of AI assistants.

• Smart E-Commerce mobile app enhances client shopping experience and sales: When entering the Vietnamese market, a Korean retailer needed a mobile app that could handle a huge product catalog and fit local user habits. TMA’s solution added UX/UI design that matched local customer needs, together with a Dynamic Layout system. As a result, the app not only raised user engagement and brand loyalty but also created a new revenue stream, because the retailer could set up, update, and promote event and sale campaigns very fast.

TMA Solutions: skills and mark in the IT industry

2.2. FPT Software

The company was founded in 1999 by a group of 13 people from the FPT Group. FPT Software has grown into a large software company in Vietnam with more than 33,000 employees, and it is in the Top 100 outsourcing service providers in the world.

At the end of 2023, the company reached a historic point when it made 1 billion USD in revenue from abroad, confirming its position as a global software exporter. Its main export markets are Japan, the US, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Core tech stack:

• Languages and frameworks: Java/Spring Boot, .NET, Python, Node.js, C/C++, ReactJS, Angular, and VueJS.

• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Infrastructure as Code.

• Digital technology: AI/ML, generative AI, big data, IoT, RPA, and embedded systems.

Awards in the IT industry:

• Stevie Awards: 1 Gold award (Ivychat) and 2 Bronze awards (CodeVista, smart pharma management) in 2024; earlier it honored the FPT CloudSuite, akaAT, and Usee solutions in 2022.

• IT World Awards: A Gold award in 2023 for the SoundAI solution and the digital experience and commerce service.

Technical capacity: FPT Software offers custom software development across the whole project life cycle - from checking the current state, designing the architecture, and building the system, to testing, running, and modernizing it. The company is strong at rebuilding old systems in a cloud-native, microservices direction, and it also does API integration and data migration to improve scalability.

FPT Software in the international technology market

2.3. Rikkeisoft

Founded in 2012 by 6 former students of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Rikkeisoft has grown into one of the leading private technology groups in Vietnam, with more than 2,200 employees worldwide (over 90% are highly skilled engineers).

With growth of 1.5 to 2 times each year, the company aims to become a technology “unicorn” and plans to have an IPO in Japan or on the international market in the near future. Rikkeisoft’s largest export market is Japan, and it is also growing fast into the US, South Korea, Thailand, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Core tech stack:

• Languages and frameworks: Java, Python, PHP, .NET/C#, C++, React Native, and Vue.js.

• Databases: MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Oracle.

• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and CI/CD.

• Digital technology: Generative AI, computer vision, voice AI, predictive analytics, data analytics, and blockchain.

Awards in the IT industry:

• Sao Khue Award: Won this award for many years in a row since 2015; a good example is the Rikkei eKYC digital identity solution, which won in 2021.

• Top 10 IT enterprises in Vietnam: Honored every year by VINASA in key categories, such as Top 10 software export enterprises and Top 10 A-IoT enterprises.

• Best Venture 100 (Japan): Honored in the list of 100 companies with the most impressive growth in size and revenue in the Japanese market.

Technical capacity: Rikkeisoft offers custom software development from design, building, and testing to migration and system operation. The company is strong at building cloud-native applications, designing infrastructure with the Well-Architected Framework, setting up CI/CD, and moving systems from on-premise to the cloud or between cloud platforms.

Rikkeisoft and its software export capacity

2.4. NashTech Vietnam

Founded in 2000 (with roots in the UK’s Harvey Nash Group), NashTech Vietnam has built a strong position as one of the largest foreign-invested (FDI) technology companies in Vietnam, with more than 2,000 engineers and technology experts.

As a trusted global digital transformation partner, the company plays a leading role in bringing Vietnamese talent to the world through hundreds of large projects. NashTech’s main export markets are developed countries with the strictest standards, such as the UK, Europe, North America, Australia, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea.

Core tech stack:

• Application development: .NET, Java, Node.js, Python, React, and Angular.

• Cloud & DevOps: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, containers, CI/CD, and Terraform.

• Data and AI: Data warehouse, ETL, AI/ML, generative AI, LLM, and RAG.

Awards in the IT industry:

• Sao Khue Award: An impressive and rare record - honored 18 years in a row (from 2009 to 2026) for excellent software services and export.

• Top 10 digital technology enterprises in Vietnam: Kept an excellent record for 12 years in a row (from 2014 to 2025/2026), and is proud to be a company honored by VINASA on the Vietnam Digital Technology Enterprise Map 2025.

• Top 100 best places to work in Vietnam (Anphabe): Honored for 6 years in a row (up to 2025 in the large-enterprise group), and also in the Top 50 attractive employer brands for students.

Technical capacity: NashTech can develop and modernize software - from architecture review and re-platforming to re-architecture and system operation. The company is especially strong at moving old applications to cloud-native, microservices, and Kubernetes, and at building AI applications that can connect with business data and processes.

NashTech Vietnam brings strong architecture and digital transformation skills

2.5. KMS Technology

Founded in 2009 in the US and quickly setting up a development center in Vietnam, KMS Technology now has between 1,100 and more than 1,500 employees worldwide.

The company has built a strong position as one of the leading software service providers. It stands out with its “product-first” thinking and its record of building global products such as Katalon, Kobiton, and QASymphony. Its export market focuses fully on North America (the US and Canada), and it is now growing its influence in the Asia-Pacific region and Europe.

Core tech stack:

• Application development: Java, .NET/C#, Python, Node.js, React, Angular, Vue.js, and React Native.

• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, and DevSecOps.

• Data and AI: Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, machine learning, generative AI, LLM, RAG, AI agents, and MLOps.

• Testing: Katalon and other automated testing frameworks built into the CI/CD process.

Awards in the IT industry:

• Top 10 excellent digital technology enterprises in Vietnam: KMS Technology was honored by VINASA 5 years in a row (from 2020 to 2024) in the software export category.

• Sao Khue Award: The company has won this award many years in a row for excellent software solutions and technology services.

• Inc. 5000 (US): The company was chosen for the list of the fastest-growing private companies in the US.

Technical capacity: KMS Technology offers software engineering services across the whole product life cycle - from strategy consulting, architecture review, and development to testing, deployment, and operation. The company is strong at building AI-native products, modernizing applications in a cloud-native direction, automating CI/CD, and bringing data systems, MLOps, and AI into real operation.

KMS Technology has the skills to build digital products

2.6. Orient Software

Founded in 2005 in Ho Chi Minh City, Orient Software has grown strongly to become one of the large software export and technology solution providers in Vietnam. The company now has about 350 to more than 500 technology engineers worldwide, and it has completed more than 250 projects for more than 100 international clients.

Thanks to a special mix of a multi-country working culture and a quality management process that meets standards, the company has built a strong position as a trusted digital transformation and AI development partner. Orient Software’s core export markets focus strongly on developed countries, including North America (the US), Europe (especially the Nordic/Scandinavian region), Japan, Singapore, and Australia.

Core tech stack:

• Frontend: React, Angular, Vue.js, TypeScript, and Next.js.

• Backend: .NET, Java, PHP/Laravel, Node.js, Python, Go, and Ruby on Rails.

• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Terraform.

• Data and AI: Machine learning, generative AI, LLM, AI agents, MLOps, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.

Well-known awards in the IT industry:

• Top 10 excellent digital technology enterprises in Vietnam: Orient Software was honored by VINASA many years in a row in key categories, such as Top 10 software export enterprises and Top 10 most impressive-growth enterprises.

• Top 50 leading IT enterprises in Vietnam: The company is proud to be on the list of leading companies in the IT industry in Vietnam.

• Vietnam Best IT Companies (by ITviec): The developer community often votes the company as one of the best IT workplaces in Vietnam; it reached Top 6 in 2023 and was honored again in 2025.

Technical capacity: Orient Software stands out for its ability to build custom software on web, mobile, and cloud platforms, and it also does API deployment, system integration, and modernization of old applications. Adding Neurond AI helps the company grow its skills in data engineering, BI, generative AI, LLM, MLOps, and AI agents.

Orient Software and its multi-market digital transformation skills

2.7. Axon Active Vietnam

Founded in 2008 with 100% investment from Switzerland, Axon Active Vietnam is a pioneer in providing professional software development in the Agile and Scrum model in Vietnam.

Today, the company has more than 650 engineers and IT experts who work flexibly in over 80 self-managed teams, confirming its position as a long-term strategic technology partner of more than 40 large groups worldwide. Axon Active’s main export markets focus strongly on countries with the highest technical standards, such as Switzerland, Europe, and the US.

Core tech stack:

• Application development: Java, .NET, Node.js, JavaScript, Python, PHP, and Ruby.

• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, and GitLab CI.

• System operation: Prometheus, Elasticsearch, microservices, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.

• Development method: Agile/Scrum, automated testing, and product development by dedicated teams.

Awards in the IT industry:

• Computerworld’s Best Places to Work in IT: Honored 4 years in a row (from 2023 to 2026), confirming its position as one of the best workplaces in the world, with a self-managed, creative, and people-focused Agile culture.

• Certificate of Merit for Excellent Enterprise from Da Nang City People’s Committee: A record of receiving this honorable certificate 6 times for special and steady contributions to the growth of the city’s Information and Communication industry.

Technical capacity: What makes Axon Active different is its Axon Model, a special way of organizing Agile teams so clients work directly with one stable Scrum team through the whole product development. Besides building web, mobile, and desktop applications, the company also offers architecture and security consulting, plus ICT/DevOps services to run, maintain, and support cloud infrastructure.

Axon Active Vietnam with an international-standard Agile model

2.8. AEGONA

Founded in 2018 in Ho Chi Minh City, Aegona is a Vietnamese software development company specializing in custom software, web and mobile applications, software testing, and offshore development services.

The company has delivered more than 350 projects for over 120 clients across more than 12 countries, including Japan, the US, Australia, Singapore, France, and Malaysia.

Core tech stack:

• Backend development: .NET/C#, Java/Spring Boot, Node.js, Python, and PHP/Laravel.

• Frontend & mobile: ReactJS, Angular, Vue.js, Flutter, React Native, Swift, and Kotlin.

• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, CI/CD, and Git.

• Digital technology: AI/ML, RAG/LLM, and blockchain.

Awards in the IT industry:

• TechBehemoths Awards 2025: Recognized in the Custom Software Development category in Vietnam.

• TechBehemoths Awards 2024: Recognized in Custom Software Development, Web Development, and Mobile App Development.

Technical capacity: Aegona provides end-to-end software development, from requirement analysis and system design to development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Its capabilities include REST APIs, microservices, system integration, cloud applications, ERP/CRM integration, legacy system modernization, and dedicated offshore development teams.

Aegona software development expertise

2.9. Saigon Technology

Founded in 2012 with only three software engineers, Saigon Technology has grown into a software development and outsourcing company with more than 400 engineers working across three development centers in Vietnam.

The company has delivered more than 850 projects for over 350 clients across markets including the US, Australia, Europe, the UK, and Singapore.

Core tech stack:

• Application development: .NET, Java, Node.js, Python, Ruby on Rails, React, Angular, Vue.js, and TypeScript.

• Mobile development: Flutter, React Native, Java, Kotlin, and native iOS technologies.

• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, and CI/CD.

• Digital technology: AI/ML, generative AI, computer vision, NLP, and data engineering.

Awards in the IT industry:

• Vietnam Top 10 & Tech Map 2025: Recognized by VINASA in Global Digital Service Provider, AI Application Development Platform Provider, and Software Application Development categories.

• Sao Khue Award 2019: Recognized by VINASA as a top Agile software outsourcing company in Vietnam.

Technical capacity: Saigon Technology provides full-cycle custom software development, from planning and architecture to development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Its capabilities cover enterprise and SaaS applications, system integration, legacy modernization, cloud development, AI solutions, and offshore dedicated development teams.

Saigon Technology global software delivery capabilities

2.10. Savvycom Software

Founded in 2009, Savvycom is a Vietnamese technology company providing software development, digital transformation, and technology consulting services, with particular experience in finance, healthcare, retail, education, and manufacturing.

The company has more than 16 years of experience, serves over 100 major brands across more than 30 countries, and operates seven offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Australia, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, and Singapore.

Core tech stack:

• Back-end: .NET, Java, Node.js, Python, Golang, and PHP.

• Front-end & mobile: Angular, ReactJS, TypeScript, Vue.js, React Native, Flutter, Swift, Kotlin, and Objective-C.

• Databases: MongoDB, MySQL, MSSQL, Firebase, and Redis.

• Cloud & infrastructure: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Jenkins, DigitalOcean, and Linode.

Awards in the IT industry:

• Sao Khue Award 2023: Recognized by VINASA as part of Savvycom’s technology achievements in 2023.

• Top 10 Vietnam Digital Technology Enterprises 2023: Recognized in the Impressive Growth Enterprise and Blockchain Enterprise categories.

• Asia Stevie Award 2024: Recognized for innovation in digital transformation.

Technical capacity: Savvycom provides full-cycle custom software development, covering requirement analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, warranty, and ongoing improvement. Its teams develop web, mobile, and enterprise software using Agile methods, with manual and automated testing and project management through tools such as JIRA, GitHub, and GitLab.

Savvycom digital transformation capabilities

3. How to choose the right software partner in Vietnam

To choose a provider that fits your growth plans, businesses need to use full and clear standards. Below are the core points that help you find and choose the right software outsourcing partner in Vietnam:

1. Evaluate domain-specific expertise and technical depth

A partner with strong industry knowledge will find and remove gaps and design the system architecture for your project. To check real ability, ask to interview the core technical team directly, ask them to solve a complex problem, and ask for a small trial version before you sign the contract.

2. Verify their quality assurance and security maturity

A partner may write good code, but if its QA and security processes are weak, the product can still have many bugs, be hard to run, or cause data risks after launch. So you should check international certificates like ISO 27001, review the automation testing process and CI/CD, and require a clear data security agreement (NDA).

3. Assess communication standards and cultural alignment

Distance and time-zone gaps can easily push a project off track if there is not clear communication and an active, honest attitude from the partner. To keep the work flowing well, both sides should agree on overlapping working hours each day so they can fix problems quickly. At the same time, businesses should set up online reporting standards and check the language skills of key staff.

4. A verifiable portfolio and client references, ideally in your industry

Every promise needs to be proven by real results, not by fancy marketing files. How well a partner controlled progress, managed budgets, and handled problems in the past is the base that helps you make the final decision. So ask the partner for real, similar projects with measurable numbers, and talk directly with its past clients to get an honest view.

How to choose a software partner in Vietnam

4. FAQs about custom software development companies in Vietnam 

1. What services do custom software companies in Vietnam typically offer?

Many Vietnamese companies offer full-package services - from web/mobile development and management software (ERP/CRM) to SaaS development and the integration of advanced technologies like AI, cloud, and DevOps. They also provide dedicated development teams as an extension of clients’ engineering teams, enabling close collaboration throughout software development projects. 

2. What about the time zone difference?

Vietnam is in the UTC+7 time zone - 6 to 7 hours ahead of the UK/Europe, 11 to 12 hours ahead of the US, and 2 to 3 hours behind Australia. This gap makes it fully possible to arrange 2 to 4 hours of shared working time each day, so both sides can share progress and fix problems on time.

Choosing the right custom software development company in Vietnam depends on many factors, such as technical skills, project experience, development process, the ability to grow the team, and quality and security standards. With more than 28 years of experience, a team of 4,000 engineers, and end-to-end software development skills, TMA Solutions is a strong option for businesses looking for a custom software development partner in Vietnam.

Contact TMA to discuss your project needs and choose the right cooperation model.

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