Gurugram is one of India's busiest software outsourcing centres. Nagarro alone had over 13,000 of its roughly 18,000 employees in India in 2024, and GoodFirms lists dozens of Gurgaon software firms with teams from 10 people to almost 1,000. This list covers ten software development companies with a Gurugram base, with founding years, team sizes and figures taken from their own pages and public directories.
How we chose these companies
We included software development firms that have a headquarters or a named office in Gurugram and that publish enough information to check. We used company websites for headcount, clients and certifications, and the GoodFirms Gurgaon directory for founding years, team bands and hourly rates. Where a company's own page and a directory disagreed on a founding year, we used the company's page.
XDQ Labs appears first because it publishes this list. The other nine are listed in no particular order and none paid for inclusion. The mix runs from Nagarro, a listed company with thousands of engineers, to firms with a few hundred people, because the right partner depends on project size more than on fame.
The list
AI-native engineering company in Gurugram that builds web apps, SaaS platforms, React Native mobile apps, integrations and AI agents on its own XDQ AgentOS, and runs AI security engineering (find, fix, verify) on authorised systems. It also operates its own products, Drapto and Quotarider. Contact: enquiry@xdqlabs.com.
- Runs 2 in-house products: Drapto (hospital revenue integrity, India) and Quotarider (B2B CRM and outbound)
- Sells to clients in 4 markets: India, the US, the UAE and the UK
- Ships every build on XDQ AgentOS, its own agent layer with human approval gates and logs
A digital product engineering company that started in New Delhi in 1996 and is now headquartered in Munich and listed in Frankfurt. It runs a large office in Gurugram's Sector 18 and builds custom software for automotive, energy, telecom, banking and public sector clients where off-the-shelf products do not fit.
- Around 18,000 employees in 2024, of which over 13,000 were in India
- Revenue passed €1 billion in 2023, up from €211 million in 2017
- Persistent Systems announced a €1.1 billion bid for Nagarro in June 2026
A software engineering partner for technology companies, working since 1999 on custom software development, re-engineering, testing, managed cloud and maintenance. Its India office is in the DLF SEZ at Silokhera, Sector 30, Gurugram, with further offices in Delaware and Dubai.
- 1,000+ workforce spread across 3 countries: the USA, the UAE and India
- 150+ active clients and a 95% customer retention rate
- Assessed at CMMI Level 3
An AI-native software services company founded in 2019 as a two-person team and headquartered in Gurugram. It builds custom software, agentic AI systems and digital products for fintech, real estate, e-commerce, logistics and travel clients, with offices in Bengaluru, London, Dubai and the US.
- Grew from 2 people in 2019 to 250+ engineers, including 50+ AI specialists
- 400+ projects delivered for 70+ clients across 20+ countries
- Runs 5 offices with Gurugram as headquarters
A software engineering company founded in 2002 and headquartered at DLF Phase 1 in Gurugram. It began with web and mobile development and now builds business software, cloud platforms, integrations and AI features for clients in the US, UK, Australia and other markets.
- 3,000+ projects delivered for clients in 30+ countries
- Reports a 95% client retention rate
- More than 20 years in software engineering
A software development, UI/UX design and IT staff augmentation firm with its India office in Sector 44, Gurgaon, and an office in the US. It was founded by a former Naukri and SlideShare engineer and describes a product-first approach to building apps and platforms.
- Says it is trusted by 150+ global brands, from funded startups to Fortune 500s
- Offers vetted engineers available in the client's time zone
A software development and team extension company that GoodFirms lists in Gurgaon, with a regional office in Sector 44. It offers AI-augmented development, dedicated engineers across 60+ roles and fixed-fee project scoping, with offices in the US, the UK and Dubai.
- 675+ senior engineers on its bench
- ISO 27001 and CMMi Level 3 certified, and a NASSCOM member
- GoodFirms lists a 250 to 999 team at rates under $25 an hour
A software engineering firm that builds and runs dedicated India teams, including managed capability centres, for enterprise and SaaS companies. It started in New Delhi and now has its India office on Sohna Road, Sector 48, Gurugram, with a US office in Framingham, Massachusetts.
- Established in 2014 with 5 developers
- Passed $1 million in revenue in 2018 and reached 90 engineers by 2022
- GoodFirms lists rates of $25 to $49 an hour
A software engineering and digital products company working since 2006 for healthcare, fintech and technology enterprises. It covers AI and automation, custom ERP, mobile apps in iOS, Android, React Native and Flutter, low-code platforms, testing and managed services, with locations in Gurugram, Brisbane and Detroit.
- Holds CMMi Level 3, ISO 27001 and SOC 2
- GoodFirms lists a 250 to 999 team at $50 to $99 an hour
A software and AI development company listed by GoodFirms in Gurgaon. It builds generative AI solutions, enterprise software, Web3 and blockchain products, and cybersecurity services, and publishes its certifications for information security and AI management.
- Has designed and developed 160+ digital solutions across industries
- Certified to ISO/IEC 42001:2023 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022
- GoodFirms lists a 250 to 999 team at $100 to $149 an hour
XDQ Labs publishes this list and includes itself. Other companies are listed in no particular order based on public information.
Quick comparison
The table below sets out each company's main focus and one headline figure, so you can see quickly which firms suit enterprise programmes and which suit startups or small teams. Rates come from GoodFirms and are indicative only; actual quotes depend on scope, seniority and contract length.
| Company | Focus | Scale signal |
|---|---|---|
| XDQ Labs | Web, SaaS, mobile, AI agents | Own products Drapto and Quotarider |
| Nagarro | Digital product engineering | About 18,000 staff (2024) |
| Daffodil Software | Engineering for tech companies | 1,000+ workforce |
| Antino | AI-native product builds | 250+ engineers |
| Classic Informatics | Custom software, since 2002 | 3,000+ projects |
| Squareboat | Software, design, staff augmentation | 150+ brands served |
| ValueCoders | Dedicated developers | 675+ senior engineers |
| Innostax | India teams for US firms | 90 engineers (2022) |
| MetaDesign Solutions | Enterprise software, ERP, mobile | CMMi L3, ISO 27001, SOC 2 |
| LeewayHertz | AI and enterprise software | 160+ solutions built |
How to choose a software development partner in Gurugram
Start with the shape of your project. A large enterprise replacing core systems needs process maturity, security certifications and the ability to staff dozens of engineers, which points to firms like Nagarro, Daffodil or MetaDesign. A startup building a first product gains more from a smaller senior team that can ship an MVP in weeks and change direction quickly.
Ask every shortlisted firm for two or three case studies close to your domain, the names and experience of the people who will actually work on your project, and how they handle code ownership, security and handover. Milestone billing with clear acceptance criteria protects both sides, and a short paid pilot shows the working style before you sign a long contract.
- Match team size to project size before comparing rates
- Check ISO 27001 or SOC 2 if you handle customer data
- Agree code ownership and repository access in the contract
- Run a 2 to 4 week paid pilot before a long engagement
Market context
Gurugram's software firms sell mostly to clients in the US, the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Australia, and many now offer dedicated teams or managed capability centres as well as fixed projects. Hourly rates on GoodFirms for the firms in this list range from under $25 to $149 an hour, which reflects real differences in seniority, process and specialisation rather than a single market price.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the biggest software development company in Gurugram?
Among the firms in this list, Nagarro is the largest. It had around 18,000 employees in 2024, more than 13,000 of them in India, and revenue above €1 billion in 2023. It is headquartered in Munich but started in New Delhi in 1996 and runs a large office in Gurugram's Sector 18.
How much do software developers in Gurugram charge per hour?
GoodFirms lists Gurgaon firms in bands from under $25 an hour to $100 to $149 an hour. ValueCoders is listed under $25, Innostax at $25 to $49, MetaDesign at $50 to $99 and LeewayHertz at $100 to $149. Final prices depend on seniority, scope and contract length.
Are Gurugram software companies good for startups?
Yes, several are. Antino grew from two people in 2019 to more than 250 engineers and focuses on fast AI-led product builds, while Squareboat and Innostax offer smaller dedicated teams. Startups should ask for MVP case studies and a fixed scope for the first release.
What certifications should a software vendor in Gurugram have?
For projects that touch personal or financial data, ask for ISO 27001 for information security and SOC 2 if you sell to US enterprises. CMMI Level 3 signals defined delivery processes. MetaDesign lists all three, ValueCoders lists ISO 27001 and CMMi Level 3, and Daffodil is CMMI Level 3.
Sources
- XDQ Labs: Secure AI Agents on XDQ AgentOS, XDQ Labs, 2026
- Top Software Development Companies in Gurgaon, GoodFirms, 2026
- Nagarro, Wikipedia, 2026
- Contact us: Nagarro offices, Nagarro, 2026
- About Daffodil Software, Daffodil Software, 2026
- About Antino: the AI-native services company, Antino, 2026
- About Classic Informatics, Classic Informatics, 2026
- Contact Classic Informatics, Classic Informatics, 2026
- Squareboat: software development and IT staff augmentation, Squareboat, 2026
- Contact Squareboat, Squareboat, 2026
- About ValueCoders, ValueCoders, 2026
- About Innostax: engineering teams in India since 2013, Innostax, 2026
- About MetaDesign Solutions, MetaDesign Solutions, 2026
- About LeewayHertz, LeewayHertz, 2026