Emakina

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Founded:
1997
Hourly Rates:
$50 - $99 / hr
Employees:
50 - 249
Avg. Project Cost:
$10,000+
Ratings:
4.6 9 Reviews

Services

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

Industries Served

Nonprofit & NGO Sports & Fitness Real Estate Education Insurance Healthcare Construction Financial Services Environmental Services

Where We Specialize

18% Implementation Services
Implementation Services 18%
Web Design 17%
IT Services 14%
Big Data Analytics 12%
Ruby on Rails 12%
Bot Development 7%
AI Development 5%
No Code/ Low Code 5%
Virtual Reality 4%
IoT Development 3%
Mobile App Development 2%
Web Development 1%

Industry Expertise

Retail100%

Typical Project Size

37% Midmarket Business
37% Enterprise
26% Small Business

About

Since 1997, Emakina has operated as a technology services provider. Emakina focuses on E-commerce Development and Mobile App Development for clients in industries such as Retail & E-commerce. With 50 - 249 people on staff, Emakina can take on projects of varying size. Typical hourly rates run around $50 - $99 / hr/hr, with an average project cost near $40,000. Their home base is Paris, France. This profile is a starting point — reach out to Emakina directly to discuss project specifics.

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Great team to work with — professional, responsive and reliable

Kevin Brooks / Director | Oct 16, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the 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.

It has made a real difference to how our team works day to day. I would recommend Emakina to anyone looking for a dependable Low-Code / No-Code Development partner.

Project summary

Emakina was brought in to build a quick MVP on a low-code stack to test our idea. Scope included discovery workshops, development in two-week sprints and a short support period after launch. The engagement ran for about 4 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Low-Code / No-Code Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Apr 2026 - Aug 2026
Business Type:
Nonprofit & NGO
Location:
Minneapolis, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Director at Sage Trust, a Nonprofit & NGO company based in Minneapolis, USA. 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 needed to build a quick MVP on a low-code stack to test our idea, 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 Low-Code / No-Code Development — 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. Emakina asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
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?
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. 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?
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 Low-Code / No-Code Development partner.

Solid Web Development Work With Clear Communication Throughout

Conor Murphy / Founder | Aug 27, 2026

We were very happy with how this project went. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things.

Feedback from our customers has been very positive so far. We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

We partnered with Emakina to rebuild a slow, outdated web app and move it to a new framework. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. Overall it was a 2-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Web Development
Project Cost:
Less than $10,000
Project Duration:
Jun 2026 - Aug 2026
Business Type:
Sports & Fitness
Location:
Cork, Ireland

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Horizon Sports Ltd is a Sports & Fitness business in Cork, Ireland. As Founder, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Emakina.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to rebuild a slow, outdated web app and move it to a new framework, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Web Development, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
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?
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?
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, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Easy to work with and very transparent on timelines and cost

Nora Al Otaibi / Managing Director | Jul 18, 2026

Emakina did an excellent job for us. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building.

The Mobile App Development work has already made a noticeable difference — tasks that used to take hours now take minutes.

I would recommend Emakina to anyone looking for a dependable Mobile App Development partner.

Project summary

Our company worked with Emakina to rebuild our existing mobile app, which had poor reviews and frequent crashes. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. The project took roughly 6 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Mobile App Development
Project Cost:
Less than $10,000
Project Duration:
Nov 2025 - May 2026
Business Type:
Real Estate
Location:
Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Managing Director at Ironwood Realty. We operate in Real Estate and most of our customers are in and around Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
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?
Mobile App Development, 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?
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?
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?
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?
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. They are a reliable Mobile App Development partner.

Strong Technical Skills and a Very Responsive IT Managed Services Team

Jess Shaw / Founder & CEO | Jun 30, 2026

We were very happy with how this project went. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since. Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

We partnered with Emakina to provide ongoing monitoring and support for our cloud infrastructure. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. Overall it was a 5-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
IT Managed Services
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Dec 2025 - May 2026
Business Type:
Education
Location:
Birmingham, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Founder & CEO at Beacon Tutors Ltd, a Education company based in Birmingham, UK. 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?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to provide ongoing monitoring and support for our cloud infrastructure so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
IT Managed Services, 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?
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?
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?
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 IT Managed Services partner.

Professional Data & Analytics Team, Smooth Delivery From Start to Finish

Meera Verma / Director | Apr 24, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. 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.

Feedback from our customers has been very positive so far. I would recommend Emakina to anyone looking for a dependable Data & Analytics partner.

Project summary

Emakina was brought in to clean up and consolidate customer data spread across several systems. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. Overall it was a 7-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Data & Analytics
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Jul 2025 - Feb 2026
Business Type:
Insurance
Location:
Mumbai, India

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Director at Bridgewater Insurance Pvt Ltd, a Insurance company based in Mumbai, India. 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 clean up and consolidate customer data spread across several systems.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly Data & Analytics. 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?
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?
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?
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. 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?
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?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Strong Technical Skills and a Very Responsive Low-Code / No-Code Development Team

Derek Johnson / Director of IT | Apr 23, 2026

We were very happy with how this project went. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since.

We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

Our company worked with Emakina to build internal tools on a low-code platform so our team could stop relying on spreadsheets. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. The project took roughly 8 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Low-Code / No-Code Development
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Jul 2025 - Mar 2026
Business Type:
Healthcare
Location:
Columbus, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Healthcare company based in Columbus, USA. I'm the Director of IT 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 build internal tools on a low-code platform so our team could stop relying on spreadsheets so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Low-Code / No-Code Development, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Healthcare 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?
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. 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?
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?
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 Low-Code / No-Code Development partner.

Capable UI/UX Design team — happy with the end result

Divya Sharma / Founder | Feb 01, 2026

The final product works well for us, although the process could have been smoother. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. 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 are already seeing better numbers than before the project. Estimates on a few features were optimistic and those took longer than planned. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

Emakina was brought in to redesign the user experience of our SaaS product. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. The project took roughly 3 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 3.5
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 3.5
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
UI/UX Design
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Sep 2025 - Dec 2025
Business Type:
Construction
Location:
Gurugram, India

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Founder at Evergreen Contracting Pvt Ltd. We operate in Construction and most of our customers are in and around Gurugram, India.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to redesign the user experience of our SaaS product before our busy season.
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?
They had relevant experience in Construction and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Construction clients before.
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. 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.

Great Experience With Emakina on Our Low-Code / No-Code Development Project

Vikram Nair / Managing Director | Jan 20, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. 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.

Since launch, everything has been stable and our team has adapted to it quickly.

We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

We partnered with Emakina to build internal tools on a low-code platform so our team could stop relying on spreadsheets. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. We worked together for around 6 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Low-Code / No-Code Development
Project Cost:
Less than $10,000
Project Duration:
Jul 2025 - Dec 2025
Business Type:
Financial Services
Location:
Hyderabad, India

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Managing Director at Pioneer Wealth Pvt Ltd. We operate in Financial Services and most of our customers are in and around Hyderabad, India.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to build internal tools on a low-code platform so our team could stop relying on spreadsheets, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Low-Code / No-Code Development, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
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, 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, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

Skilled Data & Analytics Team That Understood Our Business

Abdullah Al Otaibi / Co-Founder & CTO | Jan 05, 2026

The project went well overall. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline. 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 had to follow up a few times on smaller bug fixes after launch. I would recommend Emakina to anyone looking for a dependable Data & Analytics partner.

Project summary

Emakina was brought in to clean up and consolidate customer data spread across several systems. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. Overall it was a 5-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 3.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Data & Analytics
Project Cost:
Less than $10,000
Project Duration:
Jul 2025 - Dec 2025
Business Type:
Environmental Services
Location:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Co-Founder & CTO at Summit Environmental Co, a Environmental Services company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 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 clean up and consolidate customer data spread across several systems.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end Data & Analytics — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Environmental Services and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.
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?
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?
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?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.
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Emakina has delivered projects across a range of different industries, including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology and Legal Services.

Generally, yes — companies like Emakina 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 Financial Services, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology and Legal Services, and it has been operating since 1997.

Like most established software teams, Emakina typically sticks around post-launch for ongoing maintenance — bug fixes, performance tuning, security patching, new feature work, and general technical support. For context, it has experience across industries such as Financial Services, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology and Legal Services, and it has been operating since 1997.

That depends on where Emakina 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, it has experience across industries such as Financial Services, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology and Legal Services, and it has been operating since 1997.

Usually, yes — a dedicated developer arrangement is a common option with firms like Emakina, where you get engineers working exclusively on your project as an extension of your in-house team rather than as a separate outsourced unit. For context, it has experience across industries such as Financial Services, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology and Legal Services, and it reports a team size of 50 - 249 professionals.

Most professional shops, including Emakina, 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, its listed capabilities span Chat Bots & AI Development, Web Development and Mobile App Development, and it reports a team size of 50 - 249 professionals.

It's a common line of work for a company like Emakina — 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 it has experience across industries such as Financial Services, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology and Legal Services.

Modernizing legacy software is usually within scope for a firm like Emakina — re-platforming, refactoring old code, and moving things onto current frameworks or cloud infrastructure without necessarily rebuilding everything from zero. For context, its listed capabilities span Chat Bots & AI Development, Web Development and Mobile App Development, and it has experience across industries such as Financial Services, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology and Legal Services.

Emakina generally runs something close to a standard structured process — requirements gathering, UI/UX design, development in agile sprints, QA testing along the way, deployment, and support once it's live. For context, it has experience across industries such as Financial Services, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology and Legal Services, and its typical hourly rate is around N/A.

The most reliable route is giving Emakina 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, its listed capabilities span Chat Bots & AI Development, Web Development and Mobile App Development, and it has experience across industries such as Financial Services, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology and Legal Services.
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