Alternatives & competitors

Top 10 u2i alternatives

Snapshot

u2i at a glance

Here's what u2i has listed on this profile:

Hourly rate
$50 - $99
Minimum project size
$10,000+
Company size
50 - 249 employees
Founded
2000

Listed locations:

  • HQ: Kraków, Poland

Primary service focus ("Focus"):

  • 50%
    Custom Software Development
  • 20%
    IT Strategy Consulting
  • 10%
    UX/UI Design
  • 10%
    BI & Big Data Consulting & SI
  • 10%
    AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Platforms

  • 70%AWS
  • 10%GCP
  • 10%Azure
  • 10%Heroku
Side by side

Quick comparison

All numbers below are taken from the alternatives page cards (rate, min project, size, founded, location/presence, focus).

TaglineBuilding businesses is hardWe Create Unique Experiences Through Apps!Transforming businesses by applying technologySoftware engineering and IT consulting
Foundation year2000201020131988
Min. project size$10,000+$5,000+$10,000+$10,000+
Hourly rate$50 - $99$25 - $49$25 - $49$50 - $99
Employees50 - 24910 - 4950 - 249250 - 999
HeadquartersKraków, PolandPleasanton, United StatesSurat, IndiaVilnius, Lithuania
Services
50%

50%Custom Software

30%

30%Custom Software

30%

30%Custom Software

40%

40%Custom Software

Industries
20%

20%Education

——
40%

40%Financial services

Client sizes
50%

50%Midmarket ($10M - $1B)

50%

50%Midmarket ($10M - $1B)

—
80%

80%Midmarket ($10M - $1B)

User Experience Focus
50%

50%User Research

50%

50%UX Strategy

40%

40%UX Strategy

50%

50%UX Strategy

Frameworks & CMS
60%

60%Ruby on Rails

22%

22%Vue.js

20%

20%WordPress

28%

28%Spring MVC

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  • #01Cygnis Media

    We Create Unique Experiences Through Apps!

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    Pros

    • Affordable hourly rates
    • Trustworthy problem-solving skills
    • Creative app development

    Cons

    • Smaller team size limits capacity
    • Less geographical reach
    • Younger company with less experience

    $25 - $49

    10 - 49

    Founded in 2010

    $5,000+

    Pleasanton

    Verified

    Focus

    30% Custom Software

    30%30% Custom Software

    10%10% UX/UI Design

    10%10% Web Design

    5%5% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI

    5%5% Cloud Consulting & SI

    5%5% IT Strategy Consulting

    5%5% Artificial Intelligence

    5%5% Product Design

    5%5% eCommerce

    5%5% Enterprise App Modernization

    5%5% CRM Consulting and SI

    5%5% ERP Consulting and SI

    5%5% Graphic Design

  • #02Coruscate Solutions Pvt Ltd

    Transforming businesses by applying technology

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    Pros

    • Good value for larger projects
    • Technology-focused transformation
    • Capable of high-quality delivery

    Cons

    • Higher minimum project size
    • Longer turnaround times
    • Relative newness in the industry

    $25 - $49

    50 - 249

    Founded in 2013

    $10,000+

    Surat

    Verified

    Focus

    30% Custom Software

    30%30% Custom Software

    10%10% UX/UI Design

    10%10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI

    10%10% Web Design

    10%10% IT Strategy Consulting

    10%10% Artificial Intelligence

    10%10% Blockchain

    10%10% Logo

  • #03Baltic Amadeus

    Software engineering and IT consulting

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    Pros

    • Deep industry knowledge
    • Long history of success
    • Scalable team size

    Cons

    • Higher hourly rates
    • Larger minimum project size
    • Limited geographic flexibility

    $50 - $99

    250 - 999

    Founded in 1988

    $10,000+

    Vilnius

    Verified

    Focus

    40% Custom Software

    40%40% Custom Software

    16%16% IT Staff Augmentation

    10%10% Enterprise App Modernization

    7%7% IT Strategy Consulting

    7%7% Cybersecurity

    6%6% Application Testing

    5%5% UX/UI Design

    5%5% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI

    2% Cloud Consulting & SI

    2% Artificial Intelligence

  • #04Helastel

    Custom software solutions for growth

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    Pros

    • Strong reputation in the UK
    • Good quality web solutions
    • Diverse service offerings

    Cons

    • Higher project costs
    • Smaller workforce than larger firms
    • Limited international presence

    $50 - $99

    50 - 249

    Founded in 2004

    $5,000+

    Bristol

    Verified

    Focus

    20% Custom Software

    20%20% Custom Software

    10%10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI

    10%10% IT Strategy Consulting

    10%10% eCommerce

    10%10% ERP Consulting and SI

    10%10% Unified Communications Consulting & SI

    5%5% UX/UI Design

    5%5% Cloud Consulting & SI

    5%5% Artificial Intelligence

    5%5% Application Testing

    5%5% CRM Consulting and SI

    5%5% Application Management & Support

  • #05Web Synergies (S) Pte Ltd

    Bettering your Expectations

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    Pros

    • Established Microsoft partnership
    • Strong experience in APAC
    • Scalable services for clients

    Cons

    • Higher minimum project cost
    • Located outside Europe
    • Limited team size in comparison

    $50 - $99

    250 - 999

    Founded in 1998

    $10,000+

    Singapore

    Verified

    Focus

    15% Custom Software

    15%15% Custom Software

    10%10% ERP Consulting and SI

    5%5% UX/UI Design

    5%5% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI

    5%5% Cloud Consulting & SI

    5%5% Web Design

    5%5% IT Staff Augmentation

    5%5% IT Managed Services

    5%5% IT Strategy Consulting

    5%5% Artificial Intelligence

    5%5% Blockchain

    5%5% eCommerce

    5%5% Internet of Things

    5%5% CRM Consulting and SI

    5%5% Application Management & Support

    5%5% HR Services

    5%5% ECM Consulting and SI

  • #06Reactive Space

    Custom-Blockchain Development

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    Pros

    • Very affordable hourly rates
    • Innovative blockchain solutions
    • Agile and adaptable team

    Cons

    • Limited experience in software
    • Small team limits resources
    • Less applicable industry expertise

    $25 - $49

    10 - 49

    Founded in 2017

    $1,000+

    Islamabad

    Verified

    Focus

    40% Blockchain

    40%40% Blockchain

    10%10% Custom Software

    10%10% Artificial Intelligence

    10%10% AR/VR

    5%5% UX/UI Design

    5%5% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI

    5%5% Cloud Consulting & SI

    5%5% IT Strategy Consulting

    5%5% Cybersecurity

    5%5% Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting

  • #07ZAPTA Technologies

    Enabling Digital Future

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    Pros

    • Very low minimum project size
    • Focused on enabling digital transformation
    • Wide range of services

    Cons

    • New company with unclear reputation
    • Limited international presence
    • Resource limitations due to size

    $25 - $49

    50 - 249

    Undisclosed

    $1,000+

    Lahore

    Verified

    Focus

    32% Custom Software

    32%32% Custom Software

    20%20% UX/UI Design

    10%10% IT Strategy Consulting

    10%10% Application Testing

    10%10% Other Application

    8%8% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI

    5%5% Artificial Intelligence

    5%5% Search Engine Optimization

  • #08Pragra

    Mobile & Web APP Development with SEO/SMM Services

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    Pros

    • Extremely low hourly rate
    • Focus on mobile and web development
    • Young and adaptable team

    Cons

    • Less experienced team members
    • Limited capacity for large projects
    • Lower quality perception due to rates

    < $25 / hr

    10 - 49

    Founded in 2017

    $1,000+

    Mississauga

    Verified

    Focus

    10% Custom Software

    10%10% Custom Software

    5%5% UX/UI Design

    5%5% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI

    5%5% Cloud Consulting & SI

    5%5% Web Design

    5%5% IT Staff Augmentation

    5%5% IT Managed Services

    5%5% IT Strategy Consulting

    5%5% Artificial Intelligence

    5%5% Product Design

    5%5% Search Engine Optimization

    5%5% Application Testing

    5%5% CRM Consulting and SI

    5%5% Cybersecurity

    5%5% Social Media Marketing

    5%5% Content Marketing

    5%5% Corporate Training

    5%5% Mobile & App Marketing

    5%5% ECM Consulting and SI

  • #09Theorem

    Innovation & Engineering

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    Pros

    • Strong focus on innovation
    • High-quality engineering and design
    • Highly capable in strategic partnerships

    Cons

    • Very high minimum project size
    • High hourly rates
    • Less flexibility for smaller clients

    $150 - $199

    50 - 249

    Founded in 2007

    $100,000+

    Los Angeles

    Verified

    Focus

    28% Custom Software

    28%28% Custom Software

    8%8% UX/UI Design

    8%8% IT Strategy Consulting

    8%8% Product Design

    8%8% Internet of Things

    5%5% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI

    5%5% Cloud Consulting & SI

    5%5% IT Staff Augmentation

    5%5% Artificial Intelligence

    5%5% AR/VR

    5%5% eCommerce

    5%5% Enterprise App Modernization

    5%5% Unified Communications Consulting & SI

  • #10Everincodeh Technology

    Digitize your business with an IT solutions partner.

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    Pros

    • Budget-friendly solutions
    • Diverse technology expertise
    • Fresh perspectives on problems

    Cons

    • Newer company with less proven history
    • Limited project scale capacity
    • Smaller team resources

    $25 - $49

    10 - 49

    Founded in 2020

    $5,000+

    Indore

    Verified

    Focus

    5% Custom Software

    5%5% Custom Software

    5%5% UX/UI Design

    5%5% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI

    5%5% Cloud Consulting & SI

    5%5% Web Design

    5%5% IT Staff Augmentation

    5%5% IT Managed Services

    5%5% IT Strategy Consulting

    5%5% Artificial Intelligence

    5%5% Product Design

    5%5% Application Testing

    5%5% Enterprise App Modernization

    5%5% CRM Consulting and SI

    5%5% Cybersecurity

    5%5% Application Management & Support

    5%5% ERP Consulting and SI

    5%5% Graphic Design

    5%5% Other IT Consulting and SI

    2% Customer Relationship Management

    2% Enterprise Resource Planning

    1% AR/VR

    1% eCommerce

    1% Internet of Things

    1% Other Application

    1% Wearable App

    1% Warehouse Management Systems

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How to choose

Quick pointers comparing pricing, location and capabilities across leading alternatives.

Cost and engagement

Lower minimum project size ($5,000+) than u2i (minimum $10,000+) - Cygnis Media, Helastel

Lower hourly rate options starting (< $25/hr) - Pragra, Reactive Space

Flexible pricing and lower rates than u2i for smaller projects - Reactive Space, Helastel

Geography

Accessible to a diverse market in the U.S. - Cygnis Media, Theorem

Extended reach into emerging markets such as India and Pakistan - Coruscate Solutions, ZAPTA Technologies, Reactive Space

Presence in highly developed regions like the UK and Singapore, offering localized expertise - Helastel, Web Synergies

Capabilities and tech

Strong focus on mobile application development - Cygnis Media, Pragra

Expertise in niche technologies like blockchain - Reactive Space

Wide-ranging IT consulting services similar to u2i, but with additional focus areas like digital transformation - Coruscate Solutions, Baltic Amadeus

Guidance

Recommendations

Pick the right agency for your needs with these quick pointers.

  • Consider Cygnis Media or Pragra, as they offer lower minimum project sizes and hourly rates suitable for tight budgets.
  • Cygnis Media or Theorem are excellent choices, both positioned well in the U.S. market with strong reputations.
  • U2i or Helastel could be better suited, given their established histories and capacity for ongoing project support.
  • Baltic Amadeus offers deep industry knowledge coupled with extensive IT consulting experience, making them suitable for specialized needs.
  • Reactive Space excels in custom blockchain solutions, which can uniquely address innovative business challenges.
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