Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 371 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Software Development Service Providers
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BairesDev leads, named in 64% of answers, ahead of at 58% and at 56%.
BairesDev has solidified its position as the top software development provider mentioned by AI assistants, increasingly dominating general agency and staff augmentation queries. Meanwhile, the market has seen significant movement from specialists, with firms like
OpenZeppelin rapidly gaining prominence for smart contract development and
Andela climbing the ranks for tech staff augmentation.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AI's top choice for nearshore talent and scaling engineering teams. | 64% | |
| 2 | Frequently cited for custom software engineering and scalable digital solutions. | 58% | |
| 3 | A long-standing provider with deep experience in enterprise software solutions. | 56% | |
| 4 | 30% | ||
| 5 | 29% | ||
| 6 | 29% | ||
| 7 | 29% | ||
| 8 | A European leader in web development and full-stack product design. | 27% | |
| 9 | 24% | ||
| 10 | 22% | ||
| 11 | 22% | ||
| 12 | 19% | ||
| 13 | 19% | ||
| 14 | 16% | ||
| 15 | 16% | ||
| 16 | 16% | ||
| 17 | Known for its network of elite, highly-vetted freelance developers. | 15% | |
| 18 | 15% | ||
| 19 | 15% | ||
| 20 | 14% | ||
| 21 | 14% | ||
| 22 | 13% | ||
| 23 | 12% | ||
| 24 | 12% | ||
| 25 | 12% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
clutch.co is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 63% of analyzed answers.
Declined in visibility for general development queries after Oct 2025.
Became a top-cited brand for smart contracts between Nov 2025 and Mar 2026.
Emerged as a top contender for staff augmentation in early 2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82% | 90% | ||
| 64% | 90% | ||
| 68% | 67% | ||
| 55% | 62% | ||
| 41% | 62% |
Across 371 AI responses, BairesDev is mentioned most, named in 64% of them, followed by Simform (58%) and ScienceSoft (56%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 371 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Early ChatGPT responses in October 2025 highlighted European firms like Netguru and
N-iX. By late 2025 and into 2026, both platforms converged on a consistent set of leaders, with
BairesDev,
ScienceSoft, and becoming the most frequently and highly-ranked mentions.
What are the best software development agencies?
Early ChatGPT responses in October 2025 highlighted European firms like Netguru and
N-iX. By late 2025 and into 2026, both platforms converged on a consistent set of leaders, with
BairesDev,
, and becoming the most frequently and highly-ranked mentions.
AI models consistently recommended specialists over general agencies for this query. While early responses featured a wide variety of firms, OpenZeppelin and solidified their positions from November 2025 as the top choices, especially for security and Ethereum-based projects.
Brands mentioned
Brands mentioned
which smart contract development company should I use?
AI models consistently recommended specialists over general agencies for this query. While early responses featured a wide variety of firms, OpenZeppelin and
Consensys solidified their positions from November 2025 as the top choices, especially for security and Ethereum-based projects.