Brown Box

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Founded:
2003
Hourly Rates:
$150 - $199 / hr
Employees:
10 - 49
Avg. Project Cost:
$50,000+
Ratings:
4.6 8 Reviews

Services

  • Mobile App Development
  • Web Development
  • Chat Bots & AI Development

Industries Served

Insurance Automotive Agriculture Human Resources Media & Entertainment Nonprofit & NGO Construction Information Technology

Where We Specialize

12% Metaverse Development
Metaverse Development 12%
IT Services 12%
Mobile App Development 11%
AI Development 11%
Testing Services 10%
Web3 10%
Bot Development 9%
Unity3d 8%
Blockchain Development 5%
Web Development 4%
Game Development 4%
Implementation Services 3%
Web Design 1%

Industry Expertise

Education67% Logistics33%

Typical Project Size

45% Enterprise
33% Midmarket Business
22% Small Business

About

Brown Box is a technology company founded in 2003. The company's main offerings are Custom Software Development. Its team includes 10 - 49 specialists working across design, development, and delivery. Typical hourly rates run around $150 - $199/hr, with an average project cost near $40,000. These details offer a useful starting point when evaluating Brown Box.

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4.6 8 Reviews
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Delivered on time and stayed involved after launch

Emily Wright / CEO | Sep 16, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline.

It has made a real difference to how our team works day to day.

We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

Brown Box was brought in to set up automated testing for our web application. Scope included discovery workshops, development in two-week sprints and a short support period after launch. We worked together for around 3 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Quality Assurance & Testing
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Apr 2026 - Jul 2026
Business Type:
Insurance
Location:
Manchester, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Insurance company based in Manchester, UK. I'm the CEO and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to set up automated testing for our web application so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly Quality Assurance & Testing. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A colleague recommended them, and our first calls confirmed they understood what we needed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Insurance clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Mostly. One milestone slipped by about a week, but the final delivery was on schedule and the budget held.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
That they were proactive — they suggested improvements instead of just doing what was asked.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Good value and a team that genuinely cares about the result

Conor Byrne / Founder & CEO | Jul 08, 2026

Our experience with Brown Box was really positive from start to finish. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark.

The UI/UX Design work has already made a noticeable difference — tasks that used to take hours now take minutes. Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

We engaged Brown Box to build a design system so our product looked consistent across screens. Scope included discovery workshops, development in two-week sprints and a short support period after launch. Overall it was a 5-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
UI/UX Design
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Jan 2026 - Jun 2026
Business Type:
Automotive
Location:
Cork, Ireland

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Founder & CEO at Maple Motors, a Automotive company based in Cork, Ireland. I look after our technology and work closely with outside partners on bigger projects.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to build a design system so our product looked consistent across screens.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end UI/UX Design — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. Brown Box asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
That they were proactive — they suggested improvements instead of just doing what was asked.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

A reliable long-term partner for our tech needs

Jack Taylor / Senior Product Manager | Jul 03, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in.

Since launch, everything has been stable and our team has adapted to it quickly. I would recommend Brown Box to anyone looking for a dependable UI/UX Design partner.

Project summary

We hired Brown Box to run user research and create new designs for our mobile app. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. Overall it was a 9-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
UI/UX Design
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Aug 2025 - May 2026
Business Type:
Agriculture
Location:
Perth, Australia

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Agriculture company based in Perth, Australia. I'm the Senior Product Manager and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to run user research and create new designs for our mobile app so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
UI/UX Design, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Very well. They asked a lot of questions upfront and turned our rough ideas into a clear plan.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
It was delivered on time, and the final invoice matched the original estimate.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Dependable Quality Assurance & Testing Partner for a Growing Human Resources Business

Omar Al Mansoori / Product Manager | Jun 18, 2026

Brown Box did an excellent job for us. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things.

Since launch, everything has been stable and our team has adapted to it quickly. I would recommend Brown Box to anyone looking for a dependable Quality Assurance & Testing partner.

Project summary

Brown Box was brought in to take over manual and regression testing before each release. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. The project took roughly 7 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Quality Assurance & Testing
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Oct 2025 - May 2026
Business Type:
Human Resources
Location:
Dubai, UAE

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Lumen Staffing FZ-LLC is a Human Resources business in Dubai, UAE. As Product Manager, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Brown Box.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to take over manual and regression testing before each release so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly Quality Assurance & Testing. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Human Resources and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Well. There were a couple of points we had to clarify early on, but after that they were spot on.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Very responsive. We usually heard back the same day, even with the time difference.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
How easy they were to work with. They were responsive, honest and genuinely interested in our success.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. They are a reliable Quality Assurance & Testing partner.

Solid delivery, though timelines needed some pushing

Noah Roy / Founder & CEO | May 26, 2026

We got a good result in the end, but the road there had a few bumps. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project. There were some early misunderstandings on requirements that took a few rounds to sort out. Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

We hired Brown Box to take over manual and regression testing before each release. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. We worked together for around 8 months.

  • Overall Rating 3.5
  • Quality 3.5
  • Schedule 3.5
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Quality Assurance & Testing
Project Cost:
$150,000 to $499,999
Project Duration:
Aug 2025 - Apr 2026
Business Type:
Media & Entertainment
Location:
Toronto, Canada

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Media & Entertainment company based in Toronto, Canada. I'm the Founder & CEO and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to take over manual and regression testing before each release before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end Quality Assurance & Testing — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. Brown Box asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Media & Entertainment clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Mostly. One milestone slipped by about a week, but the final delivery was on schedule and the budget held.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

Honest advice and solid execution

Derek Brooks / Program Manager | May 16, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

The Mobile App Development work has already made a noticeable difference — tasks that used to take hours now take minutes. If you need a team that communicates well and delivers, they are a good choice.

Project summary

We hired Brown Box to rebuild our existing mobile app, which had poor reviews and frequent crashes. Scope included discovery workshops, development in two-week sprints and a short support period after launch. The engagement ran for about 5 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Mobile App Development
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Oct 2025 - Mar 2026
Business Type:
Nonprofit & NGO
Location:
Portland, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Oakline Foundation LLC is a Nonprofit & NGO business in Portland, USA. As Program Manager, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Brown Box.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to rebuild our existing mobile app, which had poor reviews and frequent crashes, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end Mobile App Development — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Nonprofit & NGO clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
It was delivered on time, and the final invoice matched the original estimate.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Customer feedback has been positive, and we have seen better engagement since going live.
What did you like most about working with this company?
How easy they were to work with. They were responsive, honest and genuinely interested in our success.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Great team to work with — professional, responsive and reliable

Lena Hoffmann / Director | May 09, 2026

Brown Box did an excellent job for us. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We engaged Brown Box to set up automated testing for our web application. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. We worked together for around 6 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Quality Assurance & Testing
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Oct 2025 - Apr 2026
Business Type:
Construction
Location:
Frankfurt, Germany

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Construction company based in Frankfurt, Germany. I'm the Director and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to set up automated testing for our web application, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end Quality Assurance & Testing — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A colleague recommended them, and our first calls confirmed they understood what we needed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Well. There were a couple of points we had to clarify early on, but after that they were spot on.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Very responsive. We usually heard back the same day, even with the time difference.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes. The only extra cost came from features we added ourselves, and they quoted those fairly.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Our team saves several hours a week, and we have had very few issues since launch.
What did you like most about working with this company?
That they were proactive — they suggested improvements instead of just doing what was asked.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Professional team that made a complex project feel manageable

Thijs Bakker / Director | Feb 22, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

Our company worked with Brown Box to build a Web3 dashboard and wallet integration for our platform. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. We worked together for around 3 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Blockchain Development
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Oct 2025 - Jan 2026
Business Type:
Information Technology
Location:
Utrecht, Netherlands

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Information Technology company based in Utrecht, Netherlands. I'm the Director and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to build a Web3 dashboard and wallet integration for our platform, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Blockchain Development, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Information Technology and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. They are a reliable Blockchain Development partner.
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Brown Box typically covers the standard range of software development work — mobile apps, web platforms, custom internal tools, UI/UX design, cloud infrastructure, AI integrations, and larger enterprise builds. Its core focus areas include Chat Bots & AI Development, Web Development and Mobile App Development.

Generally, yes — companies like Brown Box tend to work well with startups because of what they typically offer: MVP builds, product strategy input, architecture that can scale later, and dedicated teams that keep costs manageable while still moving fast. For context, it has experience across industries such as Human Resources, Fashion & Apparel, Insurance, Nonprofit & NGO, Media & Entertainment and Mining & Metals, and it has been operating since 2003.

The exact stack shifts by project, but Brown Box commonly works across things like React, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js, Python, .NET, Java, PHP, Flutter, React Native, native iOS and Android, and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. For context, it has experience across industries such as Human Resources, Fashion & Apparel, Insurance, Nonprofit & NGO, Media & Entertainment and Mining & Metals, and it has been operating since 2003.

What tends to set Brown Box apart usually comes down to some mix of technical depth, relevant industry experience, how clients describe working with them, their development approach, communication habits, and whether they can actually deliver something that scales. Founded in 2003, the company has built a track record of delivering projects across various industries.

Most businesses reach Brown Box through its website, a direct email, or a contact form — any of which works for discussing what you need, booking an initial conversation, or asking for a rough estimate. For context, it has experience across industries such as Human Resources, Fashion & Apparel, Insurance, Nonprofit & NGO, Media & Entertainment and Mining & Metals, and it reports a team size of 10 - 49 professionals.

That depends on where Brown Box is based and who they primarily serve — some firms like this operate fully offshore, some are local-first, and plenty run a hybrid model that mixes both. For context, its listed capabilities span Chat Bots & AI Development, Web Development and Mobile App Development, and it has experience across industries such as Human Resources, Fashion & Apparel, Insurance, Nonprofit & NGO, Media & Entertainment and Mining & Metals.

Most professional shops, including Brown Box, expect to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before getting into specifics — it's a fairly standard ask and a reasonable one to make before sharing anything sensitive. For context, it has experience across industries such as Human Resources, Fashion & Apparel, Insurance, Nonprofit & NGO, Media & Entertainment and Mining & Metals, and its typical hourly rate is around $150 - $199.

It's a common line of work for a company like Brown Box — multi-tenant architecture, subscription billing hooked up properly, and cloud-native deployment built for a product meant to scale as a service rather than a one-off build. For context, its listed capabilities span Chat Bots & AI Development, Web Development and Mobile App Development, and its typical hourly rate is around $150 - $199.

The most reliable route is giving Brown Box a clear, specific brief up front — through their website form, a direct email, or a call — since a vague ask tends to get a vague answer back, while a concrete one usually gets a proper estimate. For context, it has experience across industries such as Human Resources, Fashion & Apparel, Insurance, Nonprofit & NGO, Media & Entertainment and Mining & Metals, and it has been operating since 2003.
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