Offshore Software Development in Vietnam: Top 10 Companies Compared
Offshore software development in Vietnam means hiring a Vietnam-based engineering team to build, test or maintain software for a company abroad. Buyers choose it for the size of the engineering workforce, lower rates than Western markets, and a working day that overlaps with Asia-Pacific.
The market behind that choice is large. Vietnam’s digital economy reached about $72.1 billion in 2025, according to official estimates reported by Vietstock. FPT, the largest local group, alone employs more than 37,000 technology staff.
A note on bias before the list. Savvycom publishes this guide and appears in it. Many “top companies” pages on this topic are written by a vendor that ranks itself first. So this guide states its selection criteria, says what each company is best at, and lists the cases where Savvycom is the wrong choice.
Which are the top offshore software development companies in Vietnam?
The top offshore software development companies in Vietnam include Savvycom, FPT Software, TMA Solutions, KMS Technology, Saigon Technology, Rikkeisoft, CMC Global, NashTech and SmartOSC. This guide compares ten companies, nine of them delivering from Vietnam. FPT leads on scale, TMA on telecom engineering, SmartOSC on e-commerce, and Savvycom on AI work in regulated industries.
| Company | Base and founding year | Size (company-reported) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savvycom | Hanoi, 2009 | 7 offices, 100+ enterprise clients | AI-driven builds and full-cycle delivery in banking, healthcare and logistics |
| FPT Software | Hanoi, 1999 | FPT technology workforce of 37,002 (July 2026) | Enterprise programs that need a global delivery giant |
| TMA Solutions | Ho Chi Minh City, 1997 | About 4,000 engineers | Telecom, networking and R&D-heavy engineering |
| KMS Technology | Atlanta (US) with Vietnam centers, 2009 | Not published | US-standard product engineering and testing |
| Saigon Technology | Ho Chi Minh City, 2012 | 350+ engineers | Agile web and mobile outsourcing for mid-size projects |
| Rikkeisoft | Hanoi, 2012 | Not published | Large projects with a Japan-market dimension |
| CMC Global | Hanoi, 2017 | Not published | Corporate-backed delivery across Asia-Pacific |
| NashTech | UK group, in Vietnam since 2000 | About 3,000 staff (2023) | UK and EU enterprises that want mature governance |
| SmartOSC | Hanoi, 2006 | More than 1,000 staff | E-commerce platforms such as Magento, Adobe Commerce and Sitecore |
| Innowise | Warsaw (Poland), 2007 | 3,500+ staff worldwide | A global alternative to compare against Vietnam vendors |
Sizes come from each company’s own website or news releases, checked in November 2026. “Not published” means no current figure was found on the company’s own pages.
How did we select these companies?
Savvycom selected the ten companies in this guide using four criteria. Each has at least eight years in business and a public record on review sites such as Clutch. Each also has documented production systems and a clear specialty. The order is not a ranking. Savvycom appears first only because it publishes the guide.
Nine of the ten deliver from Vietnam. Innowise does not, and its entry says so. Hold every vendor on this page, including Savvycom, to the checks listed further down.
What does each company do best?
Vietnam software vendors differ by size and specialty. Large groups such as FPT Software and CMC Global suit multi-year enterprise programs. Specialists such as TMA Solutions, SmartOSC and Savvycom suit telecom, e-commerce and AI projects. Smaller Agile firms such as Saigon Technology suit web and mobile builds with a clear scope.
1. Savvycom
Savvycom is an AI-driven software company founded in Hanoi in 2009, with seven global offices and 100+ enterprise clients in 30+ countries. The case for it rests on delivery records. An AI document platform for a US healthcare organization cut manual data entry by 50 to 70%. A multi-agent FX assistant for a South Korean financial firm cut FX processing time by 60%. A computer-vision yard system for a global logistics provider raised operational productivity by 35 to 40%. These are results for those clients, not forecasts.
The company holds ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications and is an AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud partner.
Best for: mid-size and enterprise clients in banking, healthcare and logistics that want AI built into full-cycle delivery.
Worth knowing: Savvycom is not the cheapest option here. It fits project builds and dedicated teams, not one-off micro tasks. It works as an IT outsourcing company in Vietnam for projects and dedicated teams. Programs of 25 or more engineers run as a global delivery center.
2. FPT Software
FPT Software is Vietnam’s largest IT services company, founded in 1999 as part of FPT Corporation. FPT passed $1 billion in overseas IT services revenue in 2023. The group’s technology workforce reached 37,002 people at the end of July 2026. Its recent focus areas include AI and automotive software.
Best for: multinational enterprises running large, multi-year programs that need tens of thousands of engineers behind them.
Worth knowing: FPT is built for large accounts. Smaller buyers should ask who will lead their account and how senior that team is.
3. TMA Solutions
TMA Solutions is one of Vietnam’s oldest independent software companies, founded in Ho Chi Minh City in 1997. Its website reports about 4,000 engineers and clients in 30 countries. TMA built its name on telecom-grade engineering for global network vendors and runs labs for 5G, AI and data analytics.
Best for: telecom, networking and R&D-heavy work where technical bench depth matters more than business consulting.
Worth knowing: TMA positions itself on engineering and R&D. Ask about product strategy and design support if you need them.
4. KMS Technology
KMS Technology is a US-headquartered engineering firm founded in 2009, with its main development centers in Vietnam. It is known for product engineering at US standards, active university partnerships, and a strong testing and tooling background.
Best for: US product companies that want an American engineering culture with Vietnamese delivery costs.
Worth knowing: KMS is a US company with Vietnam delivery. Confirm which entity signs the contract and where the team sits.
5. Saigon Technology
Saigon Technology is an Agile outsourcing firm founded in Ho Chi Minh City in 2012, with 350+ engineers by its own count. It holds ISO 27001 certification and serves clients in Europe, Australia, Singapore and North America across web, mobile and cloud work.
Best for: mid-size Agile web and mobile projects with a clear scope.
Worth knowing: its published work centers on web, mobile and cloud. For banking or healthcare compliance, ask for references in that sector.
6. Rikkeisoft
Rikkeisoft was founded in Hanoi in 2012 and built its business mainly on the Japanese market. Its services run from web and cloud systems to mobile, AI, IoT and embedded software, delivered from several branches in Vietnam and Japan.
Best for: large projects with a Japan-market dimension, where bilingual delivery experience matters.
Worth knowing: the service range is broad. Ask for case studies in your own industry before shortlisting.
7. CMC Global
CMC Global is the international arm of CMC Corporation, one of Vietnam’s largest ICT groups. It was set up in Hanoi in 2017 to take the group’s services abroad. It covers IT services, digital transformation and consulting for clients across Asia-Pacific.
Best for: organizations that want a corporate-backed vendor with group-level stability.
Worth knowing: CMC Global is a subsidiary of a listed group. Ask how its processes adapt to smaller teams if yours is one.
8. NashTech
NashTech is part of the UK-based Nash Squared group and has delivered from Vietnam since 2000. Its company timeline reports about 3,000 staff in 2023. It mainly serves UK and European enterprises with long-term engagements and strict process discipline.
Best for: UK and EU enterprises that want Western account governance around Vietnamese delivery.
Worth knowing: NashTech is set up for enterprise accounts. Early-stage startups should check minimum engagement size first.
9. SmartOSC
SmartOSC is a full-service e-commerce agency founded in Hanoi in 2006. Its careers site reports more than 1,000 staff. It has offices in Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, the US and the UK. Its expertise centers on commerce platforms: Magento, Adobe Commerce, Sitecore and Hybris.
Best for: enterprise e-commerce builds and replatforming on the major commerce stacks.
Worth knowing: the focus is commerce. For custom software outside commerce platforms, compare it with a general engineering vendor.
10. Innowise (global alternative, not based in Vietnam)
Innowise is a global software engineering firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Warsaw, with 3,500+ staff across its development hubs. It is not a Vietnamese company. We include it as a benchmark for buyers who compare Vietnam with a multi-country vendor. It reports ISO 27001 certification and lists fintech and healthcare among its main sectors.
Best for: buyers who want one vendor with delivery hubs on several continents.
Worth knowing: you will not get a Vietnam-based team or Vietnam cost levels by default, so compare quotes like for like.
Which Vietnam software company fits which need?
The right Vietnam software company depends on industry and engagement type first, and size second. FPT Software and CMC Global fit large enterprise programs. TMA Solutions fits telecom, SmartOSC fits e-commerce, and Rikkeisoft fits Japan-market work. Savvycom fits AI projects in banking, healthcare and logistics.
| If you need | Start your shortlist with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A multi-year enterprise program with hundreds of engineers | FPT Software, CMC Global | Group-level scale and governance |
| AI in banking, lending or FX operations | Savvycom | Published fintech and banking cases, including multi-agent FX automation |
| Healthcare software with document or data automation | Savvycom | Published US healthcare document intelligence case |
| Telecom, 5G or embedded R&D | TMA Solutions | Decades of work for network vendors |
| A US-style product engineering team | KMS Technology | US headquarters and testing heritage |
| E-commerce replatforming | SmartOSC | Commerce platform specialization |
| A project for the Japanese market | Rikkeisoft | Japan-focused, bilingual delivery |
| UK or EU account governance | NashTech | Part of a UK group |
| A mid-size web or mobile build | Saigon Technology | Agile delivery for clear scopes |
Ask two or three vendors from different rows for a quote on the same scope. The differences in team and approach are the real comparison.
How much does offshore software development in Vietnam cost?
Offshore software development in Vietnam has no neutral public rate benchmark, because the published bands are reported by the vendors themselves. Savvycom’s 2026 rates run from $22 to $48 per hour for most roles, with senior AI and data roles reaching $55. Total cost depends more on seniority mix and scope than on the hourly rate.
The rate bands on review directories are entered by the vendors. Treat any single market-wide number with caution, and ask each vendor for rates by role and seniority.
Seniority drives the bill more than the headline rate. Two quotes with the same hourly rate can hide very different teams. One may be mostly senior engineers, the other mostly juniors with one lead.
Ask every vendor for the team composition behind the quote. Our guide to IT outsourcing costs breaks rates down by region, model and tier.
Which engagement model should you choose?
Choose a fixed-scope project when requirements are stable, and a dedicated team when the product keeps changing. Choose an offshore or global delivery center when you need 25 or more engineers for years. Most failed engagements pair the wrong model with the work, for example a fixed price on unclear requirements.
| Model | Fits when | You manage | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed-scope project | Requirements are clear and unlikely to change | Scope and acceptance | Change requests if the scope was vague |
| Dedicated team | The roadmap evolves and you want the same people each sprint | Backlog and priorities | Your own product management time |
| Offshore or global delivery center | You need 25 or more engineers for a multi-year program | Roadmap, standards and budget | Setup time and governance effort |
CLP Group, one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia Pacific, added 10 engineers in 10 days through Savvycom. It reported IT cost savings of up to 30%.
RAB InsurTech, a Thai insurance technology company, onboarded 10 Go developers within two weeks to scale its platform.
Ramp-up speed depends on the skills you ask for, so treat these as examples, not a promise.
For a deeper comparison, see our guides to IT outsourcing models and dedicated development teams.
How many working hours does Vietnam share with your team?
Vietnam runs on UTC+7 all year, with no daylight saving time. A standard 9:00 to 18:00 day in Vietnam shares about 8 hours with Singapore, 7 with Tokyo and Seoul, and 5 to 6 with Sydney. London gets 2 to 3 hours. New York and San Francisco share none without shifted hours.
| Your location | Time difference from Vietnam | Shared hours in a 9:00 to 18:00 day | What teams usually do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Perth | 1 hour ahead | 8 | Work as one team in real time |
| Tokyo, Seoul | 2 hours ahead | 7 | Work as one team in real time |
| Sydney, Melbourne | 3 hours ahead (4 in daylight saving) | 5 to 6 | Hold meetings in the Australian afternoon |
| London | 7 hours behind (6 in summer) | 2 to 3 | Daily stand-up in the UK morning |
| Berlin, Paris | 6 hours behind (5 in summer) | 3 to 4 | Daily stand-up in the European morning |
| New York | 12 hours behind (11 in summer) | 0 | One shifted call plus written handovers |
| San Francisco | 15 hours behind (14 in summer) | 0 | One shifted call plus written handovers |
Calculated by Savvycom from standard UTC offsets, assuming a 9:00 to 18:00 working day on both sides.
Language matters as much as hours. Vietnam ranked 64th of 123 countries in the EF English Proficiency Index 2025, in the moderate band. Interview the actual team leads in English before you commit, not only the sales contact.
What should you check before signing with a Vietnam vendor?
Check six things before signing with a Vietnam vendor. Start with client references at your scale and the people who will staff your team. Then confirm a discovery phase before any fixed price, plus IP and governing-law clauses. Finish with personal data handling under the 2026 data law and the holiday calendar around Tet.
When is Savvycom the right choice, and when is it not?
Savvycom is the right choice for banking, healthcare and logistics companies that want AI built into delivery. It works as a project team, a dedicated team or a delivery center. Savvycom is the wrong choice for micro-projects and for programs that need tens of thousands of engineers. Buyers who select on lowest hourly rate alone should also look elsewhere.
- You work in banking, healthcare or logistics and want AI inside the delivery
- You want a project team or a dedicated team, not a single task
- You need a team that can also integrate with core, EMR or ERP systems
- You plan to grow toward a delivery center of 25 or more engineers
- You need a two-week micro-project or a single freelancer
- You need tens of thousands of engineers under one contract
- Your project is an e-commerce replatform on Magento or Adobe Commerce
- Lowest hourly rate is the only selection criterion
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest IT company in Vietnam?
FPT Corporation is the largest IT company in Vietnam, and FPT Software is its global IT services arm. FPT passed $1 billion in overseas IT services revenue in 2023. The group reported a technology workforce of 37,002 people at the end of July 2026, far ahead of any other Vietnamese vendor.
Is Vietnam good for offshore software development?
Yes, for most teams that plan beyond a quick project. Vietnam offers a large engineering workforce, lower rates than Western markets and strong overlap with Asia-Pacific working hours. The main limits are partial overlap with Europe and none with the US. English ability also varies by team, so interview the leads first.
How much does a software engineer make in Vietnam?
Pay depends heavily on seniority. In ITviec’s salary report, back-end developers earn from VND 12.4 million a month at entry level to VND 54.9 million at high seniority. That gap of more than four times explains why the mix of senior and junior engineers changes a quote so much.
Who owns the code when you outsource software development to Vietnam?
Ownership follows the contract, so write it down. A sound agreement assigns all code and intellectual property to the client and requires source code handover. It also includes a non-disclosure agreement and names the governing law and dispute venue. Agree these terms before work starts, not at delivery.
Should I choose a large or a small Vietnamese vendor?
Choose by engagement type. Multi-year enterprise programs fit large vendors such as FPT Software or CMC Global, which offer scale and governance. Product builds and AI projects of three to eighteen months often fit mid-size specialists. There, senior engineers are more likely to stay on your project.
Shortlisting a Vietnam partner for a build or a long-term team? Talk to Savvycom’s custom software development team about your scope, timeline and existing systems.
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