Hire software developers
Most hire software developers searches land on marketplaces. You describe a job, then you wait for quotes from people you have never met. We are the studio on the other side of that search. One brief. One team. A quote you can compare to anyone else, without the auction.
You can hire a freelancer, a body shop or a product studio. Freelancers are fast until they vanish. Body shops add people. A studio shapes the product, writes the software and stays after launch.
Smart Macmane has done that since 2015. Web, mobile, AI and custom systems. English delivery. Remote for the world. On the ground in Bloemfontein when you need a South African partner.
No quote auction
You are not a lead sold to five inboxes. You brief us. We answer as the builders.
Senior people on the work
Architecture, UI and engineering in one team. You are not translating between agencies.
Worldwide, not vague
Africa, Europe, the UK, the US and beyond. Overlap in English. A studio you can name.
What it usually costs
Bands, not fake averages. Your quote follows the brief.
| Scope | Band | What that buys |
|---|---|---|
| Focused build | R50k to R150k | A first version with a clear job. |
| Product team for a season | R150k to R500k | Several milestones and a living roadmap. |
Software developers by city
Common questions
Are you a marketplace or a software company?
A software company. We do not sell your brief to other providers. If we are not the right fit, we will say so instead of matching you to a list.
Can I hire you for a small job?
Yes, if it is real software work. We will tell you if it is too small to be a good use of a studio, or if a first version is the smarter spend.
Do you work near me?
The studio is in Bloemfontein. Delivery is remote for most teams, with overlap across major time zones. See software developers by city for how we work with your market.
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Get a quote for what you want to build
A 5 minute brief. We reply within one business day. No pressure to hire.