Unified communication apps
nearshore SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Hire high-caliber engineers from the heart of Europe to scale your team or develop your product. World-class development, closer than you think.
Trusted by great companies
2012
the distant year when we started our story
80+
expert employees under one roof
one roof
EU
based development company
Nearshore software development services
Custom software development→
We build custom software solutions from the ground up, tailored to solve your unique challenges and help you meet your business goals.
Mobile app development →
We develop high-performance mobile apps for iOS, Android, or both, offering smooth functionality and an intuitive experience users will love.
Web app development →
Our secure and scalable web applications can plug right into your ecosystem and are optimized for performance across all devices.
Quality assurance →
At DECODE, quality is never an afterthought. Our rigorous QA standards, including automated testing and detailed test plans, ensure your software will work flawlessly, every time.
AI software development →
AI is a game-changer, and we’ll help you make the most of it. From improving your existing product to building a new, cutting-edge AI solution, we’ve got you covered.
Tech consulting →
Our experts will help you modernize your outdated systems, automate workflows, and successfully adopt the latest technologies to cut costs and stay ahead of the competition.
Collaboration models
Team-based
Access seasoned experts ready to integrate into your team at a moment’s notice.
Project-based
From concept to launch, we’ll turn your idea into a working software product, no matter the scale.
End-to-end projects
Proof of concept
Pilot projects
Picking the right nearshore development team is a major decision. Check out why we’re the perfect fit for you — Why us ↓
Results in numbers
1200
Business clients for a workforce
management app.
26 M
Shake SDK installs on unique
mobile devices.
1 M
downloads from Arabic countries
for a car services app.
50 B
messages exchanged through
the Fling app.
Zero
Web app crashes despite
10k daily users.
70 K
Royal Caribbean crew members collaborated using our comms app.
Tools & tech
We’re engineers so it’s not surprising we know how to get the most out of digital tools. Here’s a snapshot of what we use and why:
Mobile
iOS native:
Swift, Objective C
Android native:
Kotlin, Java
Cross-platform:
React Native, Flutter, Kotlin Multiplatform
Web
Web Backend:
Node.js, Java Spring & Quarkus, Python, Ruby on Rails
Web Frontend:
React, Angular, Vue
Desktop:
Electron
Analytics
Google analytics
Mixpanel
AppCenter
Firebase
Shake
Productivity
Slack
Google Workspace
Jira
Confluence
Microsoft Teams
UI/UX Design
Figma
Useberry
Principle
Hotjar
DevOps
BitBucket Pipeline
GitHub Actions
GitLab CI/CD
Jenkins
Fabric/Firebase
Azure DevOps
Source Control
GitHub
BitBucket
GitLab
Azure DevOps
Testing
Selenium
Appium
Playwright
XCTest
Mocha
Locust
Azure test plans
Our work
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Why DECODE?
Top talent, lower costs.
Hiring high-caliber engineers is expensive. Working with DECODE, you get access to skilled experts without having to deal with the long hiring cycles and overhead costs of an in-house team. It’s the best of both worlds, lower development costs without compromising on quality.
One team. One client.
Your project is our only focus. We don’t spread our teams thin or have them juggle multiple clients. You’ll get a dedicated group of engineers, designers, and product experts working solely on your success, just like an in-house team.
Full transparency all the way.
No hidden costs, no vague timelines, no surprises. You’ll know exactly who’s working on what, when, and why. We keep you in the loop with regular updates, and you’ll have direct access to the entire team with complete visibility at every stage.
Exceptional quality from day one.
At DECODE, excellent quality isn’t optional, it’s just how we work. Quality control is baked in at every step of our development process, so you won’t have to worry about last minute delays or launch day surprises. Your software will be stable, scalable, and launch-ready.
Built for the toughest projects.
We love a good challenge. AI-powered platforms, real-time communication apps, high-traffic enterprise solutions – you name it, we’ve built it. With our deep engineering expertise and problem-solving mindset, we’ll take on even the most complex project with confidence.
No more time zone delays.
Croatia is on Central European Time, fully in sync with most of Europe. That means real-time collaboration, fast response times, and no more waiting overnight for updates from the other side of the world. Our team works on your schedule and will be there anytime you need them.
Extreme transparency
You’ll have complete communication access to every team member working on your project. You’ll also know exactly who’s doing what, when, why, and at what cost.
Meet, onboard, set up, and start.
All within 2 weeks — Let’s talk ↓
Next steps
We only take on projects we have the capacity to deliver to exceptional standards – and we never abandon you part-way through.
Over a relaxed call or two, we’d like to hear as much as possible about your project (fully NDA’d of course).
We’ll talk about:
- Your expectations
- Your deadlines
- Your vision
If we both feel we’re a great fit for each other, we can move on to the next step.
There are a few steps in this phase:
- We’ll hand-pick a team based on your desired seniority level and other requirements.
- We’ll send you their CVs so you’ll know every engineer working for you.
- If necessary, we can set up interviews between you and every engineer.
Only when you’re 100% on board with our choice, we’ll go to the next phase.
If everything sounds good to you, we’re ready to get started.
Still unsure about something?
Don’t worry, whatever it is, we’ve got you covered in our FAQ.
We can typically onboard within 1–2 weeks, depending on the specific roles and skills you need. This includes aligning with your workflows, tools, and onboarding processes to ensure a smooth start.
As much as you want! We provide regular updates, demos, and direct access to your team, so you’re always in the loop. You can participate in any of the team’s meetings, too.
We have experience in fintech, healthcare, communication, IoT, and enterprise software. However, we can adapt to any industry requiring high-quality software development.
We comply with stringent security standards, including NDAs, secure development environments, and access controls. All data and code are handled with complete confidentiality. We’re also ISO/IEC 27001 certified.
Absolutely, we’d be happy to host you! We’re based in Zagreb and clients often visit our offices for planning sessions, workshops, or simply to meet the team.
This could be the start of a great partnership
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Still not convinced?Here’s what our clients say about us
DECODE are one of our most trusted suppliers and we’re pleased to have them as a partner.
What struck us the most with DECODE is the versatility of their engineers who were able to tackle every problem and respond to every challenge with diligence and persistence. Their UI/UX designer showed extraordinary creativity and was a source of excellent ideas. They were an excellent bunch to work with!
DECODE’s in-depth knowledge of creating real-time communication apps was exactly what we needed for such a demanding mobile app solution. Because of their high quality and speed, I consider them as a five-star agency.
Working with DECODE is a pleasure. Their expertise on iOS and Android is excellent and as well as working well with my team they’ve also presented workshops on mobile development to help train up my less experienced engineers.
I am continually impressed by the level of pride and ownership that DECODE takes in the work they perform for us. They treat our products as if they are their own, which translates into better user experiences for our customers.
While working on Vitastiq, DECODE pulled all the stops. Of course, they delivered the project, but what’s also important is the relationship with us and the way they work—their communication was highly responsive, they were proactive and had that youthful zeal. I don’t know how they did it, but the whole time we were working together, we felt like we were their only client!
And some more proof.
Here are verified Clutch testimonials from our satisfied clients.
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