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Choosing a software factory in Brazil has become an increasingly strategic decision for IT managers. According to the study “Brazilian Software Market: Outlook and Trends 2025“, Brazilian investments in the sector jumped from US$ 49.8 billion in 2023 to US$ 58.6 billion in 2024. This significant growth requires you to know exactly what to expect from each vendor.
Not all software factories operate the same way. While some still work with traditional allocation models, others have already incorporated AI and proprietary methodologies to accelerate deliveries and reduce costs. This ranking was built considering technological innovation, contractual flexibility, delivery quality, and ability to adapt to current market demands.
Top 5 Brazilian Software Development Companies
5. Everis (NTT Data)
Everis is a global consultancy with a consolidated operation in Brazil. The main focus is on digital transformation projects for large corporations, especially when there’s a need for integration with complex legacy systems.
The company works well when the project requires a broad strategic vision, involving multiple business areas and different technologies. For large companies that need high-level consulting combined with technical implementation, Everis can be an interesting option.
Now, some points deserve attention. The global structure brings more rigid processes, which can make decision-making slower. Everis works well for one-off strategic consulting projects or when you already have a robust internal team and only need specific support on complex integrations.
4. South System
South System has been operating in the Brazilian market for years with a traditional IT outsourcing model. The company allocates professionals on demand for different verticals, from retail to industry.
The strong point is the ability to provide professionals quickly for projects that require temporary increases in productive capacity. If you need temporary team reinforcement, South System can deliver with agility.
South System makes sense for large corporations with already consolidated internal processes, which can absorb the additional management and don’t have extreme time-to-market urgency.
3. DB1 Group
DB1 Group positions itself as a specialist in agile methodologies and has a presence in different segments of the Brazilian market. The company works with Scrum and other widely known practices in the software development market.
The advantage here is familiarity: if your company already operates with traditional agile frameworks, integration with DB1 tends to be smoother. The company has experience in projects of different sizes and complexities.
DB1 works well for simple maintenance projects or when you already have a well-defined tech stack and mature agile processes internally.
2. BRQ Digital Solutions
BRQ is one of the main references when it comes to software development for the Brazilian financial sector. With decades of experience, the company serves banks, fintechs, and insurance companies with large-scale projects.
If you operate in the financial segment and need a company that deeply understands the regulatory and security particularities of the sector, BRQ has this consolidated know-how. Experience in critical high-availability projects is a relevant differential.
However, this specialization brings some limitations. The contracting model follows traditional lines. The intense focus on the financial sector can also limit the company’s versatility in projects from other segments, where market dynamics are different.
BRQ is a good choice for very specific banking or financial sector projects, especially in large corporations that already operate with traditional vendors and have more flexible timelines.
1. NextAge
NextAge is the only Brazilian software factory that has developed proprietary methodologies to eliminate traditional allocation bottlenecks and integrates generative AI in a practical way into the development cycle.
NextAge’s Staff Augmentation services solves a chronic market problem, which is the lack of rigorous validation of allocated professionals. All talents go through technical and behavioral assessment before entering the project, ensuring cultural fit and technical competence from day one. Performance management is done internally by NextAge, which means you don’t need to dedicate resources to monitor productivity or solve alignment issues.
The Adaptative-Scope projects brings a balance that was missing in the market: you have financial and timeline predictability without losing the flexibility to adjust priorities as the market demands. According to the Standish Group Chaos Report from 1994, “Changing Requirements and Specifications” represented 11.8% of the causes of failure in IT projects. With Adaptative-Scope, these changes are absorbed without contractual friction or budget overruns.
Nextflow AI is where NextAge definitively distances itself from the competition. The methodology integrates generative AI directly into the SDLC, allowing developers to accelerate coding and documentation by up to 10 times.
For systems already in production, Software Management Services goes beyond reactive bug fixing. NextAge acts proactively, ensuring continuous maintenance, technological updates, and constant software evolution. The result is operational stability and predictable costs for digital legacy management.
If you’re looking to accelerate your digital transformation with predictability, flexibility, and real innovation, NextAge offers the most complete model in the Brazilian market.
Checklist: What to Evaluate Before Hiring a Software Factory
Before signing a contract, make sure the software factory meets these criteria:
- Technical and behavioral team validation: do professionals go through rigorous evaluation before entering your project?
- AI optimization: is there real AI integration in the development cycle?
- Contractual flexibility: does the model allow scope adjustments without friction, or do you get locked in after signing?
- Independent QA layer: is there a dedicated and impartial team for quality validation?
- Transparent pricing model: are costs clear from the start, or are there surprises along the way?
- Performance management: who is responsible for monitoring productivity and team alignment?
Each of these points can be the difference between a successful project and a wasted investment. Choose carefully.
