Houlak

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Founded:
2017
Hourly Rates:
$50 - $99 / hr
Employees:
10 - 49
Ratings:
4.2 9 Reviews

Industries Served

Energy & Utilities Human Resources Retail & E-commerce Nonprofit & NGO Information Technology Real Estate Healthcare Media & Entertainment Sports & Fitness

Where We Specialize

21% AI Development
AI Development 21%
Web Design 19%
Mobile App Development 15%
Bot Development 14%
Retrieval Augmented Generation 12%
Prompt Engineering 8%
Gambling 6%
Salesforce Development 5%

Industry Expertise

Manufacturing68% Marketplace32%

Typical Project Size

68% Midmarket Business
19% Small Business
13% Enterprise

About

Houlak has been in business since 2017, delivering technology projects for clients. Their core services include Mobile App Development. Houlak employs 10 - 49 people. Projects are generally billed around $50 - $99 / hr/hr. Houlak holds a 4.9-star rating across 12 client reviews. The team is based in Montevideo, Uruguay. This gives a quick snapshot of what to expect when working with Houlak.

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Delivered on time and stayed involved after launch

Nathan Kelly / VP of Engineering | Oct 17, 2026

We were very happy with how this project went. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over.

We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We engaged Houlak to build custom CRM modules for how our sales process actually works. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. The engagement ran for about 5 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
CRM Development
Project Cost:
$150,000 to $499,999
Project Duration:
Mar 2026 - Aug 2026
Business Type:
Energy & Utilities
Location:
Gold Coast, Australia

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the VP of Engineering at Atlas Solar Pty Ltd, a Energy & Utilities company based in Gold Coast, Australia. 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 build custom CRM modules for how our sales process actually works so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end CRM Development — 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?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Energy & Utilities 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?
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?
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. They are a reliable CRM Development partner.

Easy to work with and very transparent on timelines and cost

Julie Tremblay / Director of IT | Sep 29, 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. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

Since launch, everything has been stable and our team has adapted to it quickly. Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

We partnered with Houlak to build a demand forecasting model on top of our sales data. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. The project took roughly 3 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:
AI & Machine Learning
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
May 2026 - Aug 2026
Business Type:
Human Resources
Location:
Waterloo, Canada

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Redwood HR Inc is a Human Resources business in Waterloo, Canada. As Director of IT, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Houlak.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to build a demand forecasting model on top of our sales data before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
AI & Machine Learning, 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?
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?
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 AI & Machine Learning partner.

Capable CRM Development team — happy with the end result

Darren Wong / Managing Director | Aug 13, 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. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over. Estimates on a few features were optimistic and those took longer than planned. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We partnered with Houlak to build custom CRM modules for how our sales process actually works. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. Overall it was a 6-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 3.5
  • Quality 3.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 3.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
CRM Development
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Jan 2026 - Jul 2026
Business Type:
Retail & E-commerce
Location:
Singapore

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Managing Director at Clearfield Goods Pte Ltd, a Retail & E-commerce company based in Singapore. 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 custom CRM modules for how our sales process actually works, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
CRM 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?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Retail & E-commerce clients before.
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?
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've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Good work overall, with a few bumps along the way

Nora Al Harbi / General Manager | Jul 27, 2026

We got a good result in the end, but the road there had a few bumps. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. 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.

The UI/UX Design work has already made a noticeable difference — tasks that used to take hours now take minutes. A couple of milestones slipped by a week or so, mostly around testing. I would recommend Houlak to anyone looking for a dependable UI/UX Design partner.

Project summary

Houlak was brought in to redesign the user experience of our SaaS product. 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 3.5
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 3.5
  • Project Cost 3.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
UI/UX Design
Project Cost:
$150,000 to $499,999
Project Duration:
Dec 2025 - May 2026
Business Type:
Nonprofit & NGO
Location:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Copper Leaf Community Network Co is a Nonprofit & NGO business in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As General Manager, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Houlak.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to redesign the user experience of our SaaS product, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly UI/UX Design. 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 Nonprofit & NGO 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?
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?
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?
Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Reliable UI/UX Design Partner That Delivered What They Promised

Sophie Holmes / Co-Founder | Jul 24, 2026

Houlak did good work for us, and we would use them again. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building.

Since launch, everything has been stable and our team has adapted to it quickly. A couple of milestones slipped by a week or so, mostly around testing. Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

Our company worked with Houlak to redesign the user experience of our SaaS product. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. The project took roughly 6 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 3.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
UI/UX Design
Project Cost:
Less than $10,000
Project Duration:
Dec 2025 - Jun 2026
Business Type:
Information Technology
Location:
Edinburgh, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Information Technology company based in Edinburgh, UK. I'm the Co-Founder and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to redesign the user experience of our SaaS product, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
UI/UX Design, 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?
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?
Yes. They are a reliable UI/UX Design partner.

Good results, communication improved as the project went on

Yousef Haddad / Co-Founder & CTO | Jun 01, 2026

We got a good result in the end, but the road there had a few bumps. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. 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.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over. There were some early misunderstandings on requirements that took a few rounds to sort out. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

Our company worked with Houlak to migrate our sales team to a new CRM and set up automation. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. The engagement ran for about 2 months.

  • Overall Rating 3.5
  • Quality 3.5
  • Schedule 3.5
  • Project Cost 3.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
CRM Development
Project Cost:
Less than $10,000
Project Duration:
Feb 2026 - Apr 2026
Business Type:
Real Estate
Location:
Sharjah, UAE

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Kinetic Estates FZ-LLC is a Real Estate business in Sharjah, UAE. As Co-Founder & CTO, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Houlak.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to migrate our sales team to a new CRM and set up automation before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly CRM Development. 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?
We compared three or four agencies. Houlak 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?
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?
Customer feedback has been positive, and we have seen better engagement since going live.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. They are a reliable CRM Development partner.

Would happily work with them again

Jess Edwards / Owner | Apr 29, 2026

Houlak did an excellent job for us. 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. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over. I would recommend Houlak to anyone looking for a dependable UI/UX Design partner.

Project summary

Houlak was brought in to run user research and create new designs for our mobile app. Scope included discovery workshops, development in two-week sprints and a short support period after launch. We worked together for around 9 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
UI/UX Design
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Jun 2025 - Mar 2026
Business Type:
Healthcare
Location:
Edinburgh, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Healthcare company based in Edinburgh, UK. I'm the Owner 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 run user research and create new designs for our mobile app 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?
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?
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?
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?
Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Skilled UI/UX Design Team That Understood Our Business

Lachlan O'Brien / Senior Engineering Manager | Mar 14, 2026

Houlak did good work for us, and we would use them again. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. 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. Estimates on a few features were optimistic and those took longer than planned.

If you need a team that communicates well and delivers, they are a good choice.

Project summary

Our company worked with Houlak to run user research and create new designs for our mobile app. Scope included discovery workshops, development in two-week sprints and a short support period after launch. We worked together for around 4 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
UI/UX Design
Project Cost:
$150,000 to $499,999
Project Duration:
Sep 2025 - Jan 2026
Business Type:
Media & Entertainment
Location:
Adelaide, Australia

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Senior Engineering Manager at Bridgewater Entertainment. We operate in Media & Entertainment and most of our customers are in and around Adelaide, Australia.
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 run user research and create new designs for our mobile app.
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?
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?
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?
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.

Professional UI/UX Design Team, Smooth Delivery From Start to Finish

Jason Henderson / Director of Technology | Feb 27, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

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

We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

We engaged Houlak to build a design system so our product looked consistent across screens. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. The engagement ran for about 2 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
UI/UX Design
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Oct 2025 - Dec 2025
Business Type:
Sports & Fitness
Location:
San Diego, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Director of Technology at Vertex Sports. We operate in Sports & Fitness and most of our customers are in and around San Diego, USA.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to build a design system so our product looked consistent across screens, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
UI/UX Design, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Sports & Fitness 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 Sports & Fitness 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?
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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