The First Sol

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Founded:: 2019
Hourly Rates:: $25 - $49 / hr
Employees:: 10 - 49
Ratings:: 4.8 9 Reviews

Industries Served

Sports & Fitness Financial Services Mining & Metals Education Gaming & Gambling Insurance Nonprofit & NGO Food & Beverage

Where We Specialize

21% CodeIgniter

CodeIgniter 21%

Mobile App Development 18%

Generative AI 16%

AI Development 15%

Web Development 12%

Bot Development 10%

Software Development 4%

Python 4%

Industry Expertise

Logistics100%

Typical Project Size

45% Midmarket Business

43% Small Business

12% Enterprise

About

The First Sol has been in business since 2019, delivering technology projects for clients. Their core services include Web Development and Mobile App Development. The company operates with a team of 10 - 49 professionals. Projects are generally billed around $25 - $49 / hr/hr. Their home base is Lahore, Pakistan. These details offer a useful starting point when evaluating The First Sol.

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Exceeded our expectations on quality and communication

Lachlan Ryan / Director | Sep 06, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. 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. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time.

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

I would recommend The First Sol to anyone looking for a dependable Mobile App Development partner.

Project summary

Our company worked with The First Sol to develop a field-staff app with offline mode that syncs back to our main system. 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 5.0
Quality 5.0
Schedule 5.0
Project Cost 5.0
Willing To Refer 5.0

Project Type:: Mobile App Development
Project Cost:: Less than $10,000
Project Duration:: Apr 2026 - Jul 2026
Business Type:: Sports & Fitness
Location:: Adelaide, Australia

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.

I'm the Director at Trueline Sports Pty Ltd, a Sports & Fitness company based in Adelaide, 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 develop a field-staff app with offline mode that syncs back to our main system so they could focus on customers.

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?

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?

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?

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.

Great Experience With The First Sol on Our AI & Machine Learning Project

Thabo van der Merwe / Product Manager | Jun 28, 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. 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.

Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

The First Sol was brought in to build a demand forecasting model on top of our sales data. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. Overall it was a 6-month engagement.

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:: Dec 2025 - Jun 2026
Business Type:: Financial Services
Location:: Durban, South Africa

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.

I'm the Product Manager at Redwood Capital (Pty) Ltd, a Financial Services company based in Durban, South Africa. 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 demand forecasting model on top of our sales data, 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 AI & Machine Learning — 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 Financial Services 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?

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?

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 AI & Machine Learning partner.

Solid Mobile App Development Work With Clear Communication Throughout

Kavya Mehta / Program Manager | Jun 13, 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. 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.

Feedback from our customers has been very positive so far. Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

We partnered with The First Sol to rebuild our existing mobile app, which had poor reviews and frequent crashes. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. Overall it was a 7-month engagement.

Overall Rating 4.5
Quality 4.0
Schedule 4.5
Project Cost 5.0
Willing To Refer 5.0

Project Type:: Mobile App Development
Project Cost:: $500,000+
Project Duration:: Sep 2025 - Apr 2026
Business Type:: Mining & Metals
Location:: Chennai, India

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.

Sage Resources Pvt Ltd is a Mining & Metals business in Chennai, India. As Program Manager, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for The First Sol.

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 rebuild our existing mobile app, which had poor reviews and frequent crashes so they could focus on customers.

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?

We compared three or four agencies. The First Sol 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 Mining & Metals 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?

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?

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 Mobile App Development partner.

Great Experience With The First Sol on Our Web Development Project

Sean O'Connor / Director of Technology | Jun 01, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building. 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.

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

Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

Our company worked with The First Sol to build a customer portal where clients can log in, track orders and download invoices. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. The engagement ran for about 6 months.

Overall Rating 5.0
Quality 5.0
Schedule 5.0
Project Cost 5.0
Willing To Refer 5.0

Project Type:: Web Development
Project Cost:: $150,000 to $499,999
Project Duration:: Oct 2025 - Apr 2026
Business Type:: Education
Location:: Cork, Ireland

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.

Kinetic EdTech is a Education business in Cork, Ireland. As Director of Technology, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for The First Sol.

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 a customer portal where clients can log in, track orders and download invoices so they could focus on customers.

What services did the company provide for your project?

Mainly Web 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. The First Sol 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 Education 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?

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, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

The First Sol Delivered a Quality Mobile App Development Solution on Time

Niamh Byrne / CEO | Apr 05, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. 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. If you need a team that communicates well and delivers, they are a good choice.

Project summary

The First Sol was brought in to build iOS and Android apps for our customers, including booking, payments and push notifications. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. We worked together for around 3 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:: $10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:: Nov 2025 - Feb 2026
Business Type:: Gaming & Gambling
Location:: Cork, Ireland

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.

We're a mid-sized Gaming & Gambling company based in Cork, Ireland. 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?

We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to build iOS and Android apps for our customers, including booking, payments and push notifications.