Fjord

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4.6/5 (12 reviews)
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About Fjord

Fjord has been in business since 2010, delivering technology projects for clients. The company's main offerings are Mobile App Development and UI/UX Design. Fjord employs 50 - 249 people. Clients can expect pricing around $150 - $199 / hr/hr, with projects averaging about $35,000. Their home base is Austin, TX. Overall, Fjord is one of the options worth shortlisting for a technology project.

Where We Specialize

28% Unity 3D Game Development
Unity 3D Game Development 28%
Enterprise App Modernization 28%
VR App Development 21%
Business Analysis & Consulting 12%
Mobile App Development 11%

Industry Expertise

Logistics100%

Typical Project Size

63% Enterprise
21% Small Business
16% Midmarket Business

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Analytics infrastructure that made our data science team genuinely productive for the first time

Cameron Aldrich / Head of Digital Operations - Northstar Logistics Corp
Verified
Jan 24, 2026

Project summary: The transition to EV had created demand for dealer network management capabilities our existing system was not designed to support. A targeted rebuild was the agreed path forward.

The integration layer was the part of the project I was most concerned about going in. Our system landscape is complex, several of the upstream APIs we relied on were poorly documented, and two third-party vendors had a history of unpredictable response times on integration questions. This team managed all of that. They documented what the upstream vendors could not, built resilience into the integration architecture where the upstream behaviour was unreliable, and delivered a solution that works as specified in production. I could not have asked for more.

PROS

Delivery timeline that proved achievable rather than optimistic, estimation accuracy that reflected real analysis rather than competitive bidding, scope discipline that prevented the feature creep we had experienced before

CONS

Time zone coordination required some deliberate overlap management from both sides in the first couple of sprints, after which we had an efficient async rhythm that worked for the whole project

4.5
Overall
4.5
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
5.0
Communication
Project TypeData & Analytics
IndustryAutomotive
Project Cost$50,000 to $149,999
DurationMay 2025 – Oct 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Northstar Logistics Corp is an established Automotive organisation headquartered in Denver, USA. My role as Head of Digital Operations covers both strategic planning and operational technology delivery. We maintain high standards for our vendors because our clients hold us to high standards — a bar we expect our partners to meet.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
The immediate problem was that our Data & Analytics capability had become the bottleneck limiting our ability to grow. Every feature request, every new client requirement, every internal initiative was delayed by a platform that had been extended beyond its original design. We needed a rebuild, not a patch.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Primarily Data & Analytics, with adjacent work in solution architecture and quality assurance. They were responsible for the full build from requirements through to go-live, including integration with four existing systems in our technology landscape. The breadth they covered without requiring additional vendors was commercially and logistically valuable.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A trusted peer in the Automotive sector had used them for a comparable Data & Analytics engagement and their recommendation was unequivocal. Our own due diligence confirmed the pattern they described. The combination of domain knowledge, Data & Analytics depth, and demonstrated delivery discipline was the deciding factor.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we managed ourselves going in. The workshops they facilitated surfaced assumptions we had not examined and exposed three requirements that were in direct conflict with each other. Resolving those before development began saved us what would certainly have been significant rework later in the project.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Outstanding. The discipline around asynchronous communication was particularly effective given the time zones involved between Denver, USA and the delivery team. Written updates were specific and consistent, response times were same-day for anything that required a decision, and nothing fell through the cracks across a six-month engagement.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes to both. There was a single sprint where a dependency on a third-party API introduced a one-week delay. The team identified it three weeks in advance, presented two mitigation options, and we agreed on an approach that recovered the schedule within the same sprint cycle. That level of foresight is what separates good project management from reactive problem management.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
The ROI case we presented to our board was conservative by design. Current performance against the financial model suggests we will hit the projected payback point in under twelve months against an eighteen-month target. The operational efficiency gains in particular have exceeded the model, in part because the quality of the data the new platform generates supports decisions that the previous system could not.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The continuity of the team. The engineers who participated in the discovery sessions were the engineers who built the system. That consistency of institutional knowledge across a six-month project has a value that is difficult to quantify but easy to notice when it is absent. Every conversation built on the previous ones.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. I would add the context that this is not the cheapest option in the market and they are selective about the engagements they take on. If your primary criterion is price, there are alternatives. If you want a technology partner who can be trusted with a complex Data & Analytics programme in the Automotive space and will deliver against a serious brief, this is the team.

Data platform that turned five years of siloed records into a unified analytical asset

Clémentine Aubert / Head of Digital Products - Arc-en-Ciel Digital SAS
Verified
Jan 16, 2026

Project summary: Our audience data was fragmented across eight tools with no single identity layer. Personalisation had become impossible without first solving the data foundation.

Six months after go-live our platform is processing three times the transaction volume we specified in the original brief. The architecture choices made during discovery accommodated that growth without remediation work. That is the difference between a team that designs for what you tell them and a team that designs for what you are likely to need. We are in conversation about a Phase 2 engagement and I expect to be using this partnership for several years.

PROS

Senior-level engineering presence throughout the entire project, not just during the pitch, honest and commercially fair handling of scope changes, codebase that our internal team praised on review

CONS

Pipeline availability for kickoff required a few weeks of lead time — in hindsight that selection pressure means you are working with a team that is in demand for the right reasons

4.5
Overall
4.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
4.5
Communication
Project TypeData & Analytics
IndustryMedia & Entertainment
Project Cost$10,000 to $49,999
DurationDec 2024 – Oct 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Arc-en-Ciel Digital SAS is an established Media & Entertainment organisation headquartered in Bordeaux, France. My role as Head of Digital Products covers both strategic planning and operational technology delivery. We maintain high standards for our vendors because our clients hold us to high standards — a bar we expect our partners to meet.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Regulatory requirements in our Media & Entertainment segment had changed and the compliance timeline was set by our regulator, not by us. The Data & Analytics changes required were significant enough to justify engaging a specialist partner rather than diverting our internal team from the product roadmap.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end Data & Analytics delivery with particular depth in the integration and data migration components, which were the highest-risk elements of the programme. They supplemented this with a dedicated QA resource throughout development and a documented runbook for our operations team at handover.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We ran a structured shortlisting process across five vendors. The technical evaluation eliminated two immediately. Of the remaining three, this team's proposal was differentiated by the specificity of their Data & Analytics approach and the evidence base they provided — reference projects in Media & Entertainment contexts, not generic case studies. The reference calls confirmed a track record that the proposal had described accurately.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Thoroughly and precisely. The requirements document they produced was detailed enough that our QA team used it directly to write acceptance criteria. Every user story had a defined business objective attached. Nothing was left to interpretation. That discipline in the requirements phase paid dividends throughout development and testing.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Professional and efficient. The project manager maintained a clear view of the critical path at all times and communicated changes to it transparently. The one significant scope adjustment we made mid-project was handled through a clean change request process — fairly priced, clearly documented, and absorbed without disrupting the overall timeline.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes to both. There was a single sprint where a dependency on a third-party API introduced a one-week delay. The team identified it three weeks in advance, presented two mitigation options, and we agreed on an approach that recovered the schedule within the same sprint cycle. That level of foresight is what separates good project management from reactive problem management.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
The ROI case we presented to our board was conservative by design. Current performance against the financial model suggests we will hit the projected payback point in under twelve months against an eighteen-month target. The operational efficiency gains in particular have exceeded the model, in part because the quality of the data the new platform generates supports decisions that the previous system could not.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The willingness to be direct. When our requirements were unclear they said so. When our priorities were contradictory they explained why. When a technical approach we had assumed was the right one turned out to have significant downsides, they told us before we had committed to it. That kind of intellectual honesty is what I look for in a long-term technology partner.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Absolutely. With a specific note that the value starts in the discovery phase — clients who approach that process with seriousness will get the most from the engagement. We invested appropriately at the front end and the returns are evident in what was delivered.

FAQs

How much does it cost to hire Fjord?
The cost of hiring Fjord depends on factors such as project complexity, development hours, required technologies, team size, and engagement model. Based on available data, Fjord's typical hourly rate is around $150 - $199, with an average project cost of $100000+.
Which industries does Fjord serve?
Fjord has experience working with businesses across multiple industries, including Sports & Fitness, Events & Event Management, Nonprofit & NGO, Environmental Services, Insurance and Human Resources.
What technologies does Fjord specialize in?
Depending on the project requirements, Fjord may work with technologies such as React, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js, Python, .NET, Java, PHP, Flutter, React Native, iOS, Android, AWS, Azure, AI, and cloud platforms. For context, it has experience across industries such as Sports & Fitness, Events & Event Management, Nonprofit & NGO, Environmental Services, Insurance and Human Resources, and its listed capabilities span Web Design, UI-UX Design, Mobile App Development and Web Development.
How long does Fjord take to complete a software project?
Project timelines vary depending on scope and complexity. A simple MVP may take a few weeks, while enterprise software or large-scale digital transformation projects can require several months of development, testing, and deployment. With a team of 50 - 249 professionals, Fjord can scale resources based on project urgency.
How can I contact Fjord for a project?
Businesses can contact Fjord through its official website, email, or contact form to discuss project requirements, request a consultation, or receive a development estimate. For context, it has served clients in USA, and its listed capabilities span Web Design, UI-UX Design, Mobile App Development and Web Development.
How do I choose the right software development company?
When selecting a software development company like Fjord, consider its portfolio, client reviews, industry expertise, technical capabilities, communication process, pricing model, project management approach, and post-launch support. For context, it has served clients in USA, and it has been operating since 2010.
Is Fjord an offshore software development company?
Fjord may operate as an offshore, onshore, or hybrid software development company depending on its location and the markets it serves. For context, its listed capabilities span Web Design, UI-UX Design, Mobile App Development and Web Development, and it has experience across industries such as Sports & Fitness, Events & Event Management, Nonprofit & NGO, Environmental Services, Insurance and Human Resources.
Does Fjord offer dedicated developers?
Yes, many companies like Fjord provide a dedicated developer hiring model, allowing businesses to scale their in-house team with experienced professionals who work exclusively on their project. For context, it has experience across industries such as Sports & Fitness, Events & Event Management, Nonprofit & NGO, Environmental Services, Insurance and Human Resources, and its typical hourly rate is around $150 - $199.
Can Fjord build AI-powered applications?
Many modern software development companies, including Fjord, offer AI and machine learning integration services such as chatbots, predictive analytics, computer vision, and intelligent automation. For context, it has served clients in USA, and it has experience across industries such as Sports & Fitness, Events & Event Management, Nonprofit & NGO, Environmental Services, Insurance and Human Resources.
Can Fjord modernize legacy software?
Fjord may provide legacy software modernization services, including re-platforming, code refactoring, and migration to modern frameworks or cloud infrastructure to improve performance and maintainability. For context, it has served clients in USA, and its typical hourly rate is around $150 - $199.

Company Info

Founded 2010
Employees 50 - 249
Hourly Rate $150 - $199 / hr
Avg. Project Cost $30,000+
Client Rating 4.6/5 (12 reviews)

Rating Breakdown

Quality
4.4
Schedule
4.6
Cost
4.5
Communication
4.5