Top 10 Software Development Companies in Vietnam

Vietnam has moved from “emerging outsourcing destination” to established engineering base. The country’s digital economy reached roughly $72 billion in 2025, development rates run 40 to 60% below comparable Western costs, and global companies from Samsung to NVIDIA’s partners now run serious engineering here. The question for buyers is no longer whether Vietnam is viable; it is which partner fits your project.

This guide compares the top offshore software development companies in Vietnam in 2026, by scale, specialty, and best-fit use case, and explains how to evaluate them like someone who has sat on both sides of these contracts.

1. The top 10 at a glance

2. How we picked (and how to read a list where we’re on it)

3. The top 10 offshore software development companies in Vietnam

1. Savvycom

Savvycom is an AI-driven software company headquartered in Hanoi with seven global offices, delivering since 2009. The delivery record is the pitch: an AI document platform that cut a US healthcare client’s manual data entry by 50 to 70%, a multi-agent FX automation system that reduced a Korean financial firm’s processing time by 60%, and a computer-vision yard management system lifting a global logistics operator’s throughput by 35 to 40%. ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certified, HIPAA-compliant delivery, and partnerships with AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud.

Best for: mid-size to enterprise clients in BFSI, healthcare, and logistics who want AI capability embedded in full-cycle delivery, from discovery through post-launch.

Worth knowing: not the cheapest option on this list, and best suited to engagements of three months or more; teams needing a two-week micro-project will find smaller studios more economical.

Learn more: Clutch profile · case studies

2. FPT Software

Vietnam’s largest IT services company and the industry’s flagship name, founded in 1999 as part of FPT Corporation. FPT crossed the $1 billion mark in overseas IT services revenue in 2023, runs delivery centers across dozens of countries, and has pushed aggressively into AI and automotive software, including high-profile partnerships with global chip and cloud vendors.

Best for: multinational enterprises running large, multi-year programs that need vendor scale in the tens of thousands of engineers.

Worth knowing: that scale cuts both ways; smaller clients can find themselves a small account in a very large machine.

Learn more: Website

3. TMA Solutions

One of Vietnam’s oldest independent software companies, founded in 1997 in Ho Chi Minh City with around 4,000 engineers. TMA built its reputation on telecom-grade engineering for global network vendors and has three decades of R&D heritage, including dedicated labs for 5G, AI, and data analytics.

Best for: telecom, networking, and R&D-heavy engineering where deep technical bench matters more than business consulting.

Worth knowing: the strength skews technical; product strategy and design-led engagements are not the core muscle.

Learn more: Website

4. KMS Technology

A US-based engineering firm founded in 2009 with major development centers in Vietnam and over 1,000 staff. KMS is known for product engineering quality at US standards, active university partnerships, and a strong testing and tooling pedigree.

Best for: US product companies that want Silicon Valley-style engineering culture with Vietnamese delivery economics.

Worth knowing: positioning and pricing sit closer to US benchmarks than most local vendors.

Learn more: Website · Clutch profile

5. Saigon Technology

An Agile software outsourcing firm founded in 2012 with 350+ engineers, ISO 27001 certification, and a solid record of repeat clients across Europe, Australia, Singapore, and North America, spanning web, mobile, and cloud migration work.

Best for: mid-size Agile web and mobile projects with straightforward delivery needs.

Worth knowing: less depth in regulated-industry compliance work than the specialists on this list.

Learn more: Website · Clutch profile

6. Rikkeisoft

Founded in 2012 and now past 1,000 employees, Rikkeisoft offers services from web and cloud systems to mobile, AI, IoT, and embedded software, with an unusually strong presence in the Japanese market and multiple domestic branches.

Best for: large-scale projects with a Japan-market dimension, where its bilingual delivery experience is a real differentiator.

Worth knowing: breadth over depth; for narrow vertical expertise, specialists win.

Learn more: Website · Clutch profile

7. CMC Global

The international arm of CMC Corporation, one of Vietnam’s largest ICT groups, established in 2017 to take Vietnamese solutions global. Backed by corporate-scale resources, CMC Global delivers across traditional IT services, digital transformation, and consultancy for clients throughout APAC.

Best for: organizations wanting a corporate-backed vendor with group-level stability and breadth.

Worth knowing: as a corporate subsidiary, engagement style is more formal and process-heavy than boutique vendors.

Learn more: Website · Clutch profile

8. NashTech

Part of the UK-based Nash Squared group, NashTech has run large-scale delivery from Vietnam since 2000 with over 2,000 staff, serving primarily UK and European enterprises with mature governance, long-term engagements, and strong process discipline.

Best for: UK and EU enterprises that want Western account governance wrapped around Vietnamese delivery.

Worth knowing: the governance layer adds cost; startups rarely find it the economical choice.

Learn more: Website

9. SmartOSC

Founded in 2006, SmartOSC is a 500+ person full-service e-commerce agency with offices across Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, the US, and the UK. Its expertise concentrates on commerce platforms: Magento, Adobe Commerce, Sitecore, and Hybris, serving brands from Lotte to Priceline Pharmacy.

Best for: enterprise e-commerce builds and replatforming on major commerce stacks.

Worth knowing: outside commerce platforms, general custom development is not the specialty.

Learn more: Website · Clutch profile

10. Innowise

Innowise is a global software engineering firm founded in 2007, with a prominent international presence spanning development hubs across five continents. The company’s standing is validated by its consistent recognition, including its multiple-year inclusion in the IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 list and leadership titles as a Clutch Top AI Company and Top Mobile App Developer.

Innowise is not a company originally based in Vietnam. However, for businesses looking at the Vietnam tech market, Innowise mitigates the traditional risks of offshore development with robust global delivery frameworks, direct client-side project leadership, and stringent security standards (ISO 27001). Backed by an in-house global network of 3,500+ engineers and consultants, Innowise owns the full technology lifecycle, from initial concept to scalable solution. The company has built a strong track record, delivering more than 1,600 successful projects for a diverse international clientele, from innovative startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, with particular depth in the fintech and healthcare sectors.

Learn More About Innowise On:
Website
Clutch Profile

5. How do you choose among them?

Match the vendor to three variables: your industry’s compliance load, your engagement length, and the seniority mix you actually need. Then verify with production references, not portfolios, and run a structured discovery before signing anything fixed-price.

• Regulated industry? Prioritize vendors with named compliance experience (HIPAA, banking regulation) and audit-ready processes, and ask how a compliance issue was handled mid-project. The delivery methodology behind this is covered in our guide to the software development process.
• Short project or long partnership? Giants reward multi-year programs; boutiques reward speed. Mismatching size to duration is the most common buyer error on this list.
• References over logos: ask each shortlisted vendor for two clients at your scale in your industry, and actually call them.
• Discovery before contract: a vendor who quotes fixed-price before auditing your requirements will renegotiate later. All of them know this; the good ones say it out loud.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best software development company in Vietnam?

There is no single best company; it depends on the project. FPT Software leads on sheer scale, TMA on telecom R&D depth, KMS on US-style product engineering, and Savvycom on AI-driven delivery in regulated industries like BFSI and healthcare. Match vendor strengths to your industry, project length, and compliance needs.

How much does offshore software development cost in Vietnam?

Vietnamese development rates typically run 40 to 60% below comparable US and Western European costs, with senior AI and data roles at the higher end of local ranges. Total project cost depends more on seniority mix and integration scope than on headline hourly rates, so compare team compositions, not just rates.

Is Vietnam good for software outsourcing?

Yes. Vietnam combines a deep engineering talent pool, government backing through Resolution 57’s national technology push, ISO-certified vendors, and production track records with global enterprises. Its digital economy reached roughly $72 billion in 2025, and major vendors now deliver AI, fintech, and healthcare systems at enterprise grade.

How do I verify a Vietnamese vendor’s quality?

Ask for two production references at your scale and industry and call them, check independent review platforms like Clutch, verify certifications such as ISO 27001 directly, and run a paid discovery phase before committing to a large contract. A credible vendor welcomes all four; hesitation on any is a signal.

Should I choose a large or small Vietnamese vendor?

Choose by engagement type. Multi-year enterprise programs fit large vendors like FPT or CMC Global, which offer scale and governance. Product builds and AI projects of three to eighteen months often fit mid-size specialists better, where senior engineers stay on your project instead of rotating across a large account portfolio.