The Gray Bear

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Founded:
2015
Hourly Rates:
< $25 / hr
Employees:
50 - 249
Avg. Project Cost:
$25,000+
Ratings:
4.6 8 Reviews

Services

  • Mobile App Development
  • Web Development
  • UI-UX Design
  • Custom Software Development
  • Web Design

Industries Served

Energy & Utilities Information Technology Gaming & Gambling Automotive Sports & Fitness Manufacturing Mining & Metals

Where We Specialize

14% Mobile App Development
Mobile App Development 14%
Software Development 14%
Web Development 13%
E-commerce Development 10%
IoT Development 10%
AI Development 10%
Virtual Reality 9%
Blockchain Development 7%
Augmented Reality 7%
Implementation Services 3%
Bot Development 2%
No Code/ Low Code 1%

Industry Expertise

Fitness53% Sports47%

Typical Project Size

58% Small Business
34% Enterprise
8% Midmarket Business

About

The Gray Bear has been in business since 2015, delivering technology projects for clients. The Gray Bear focuses on Mobile App Development and Web Development. With 50 - 249 people on staff, The Gray Bear can take on projects of varying size. Typical hourly rates run around < $25 / hr/hr, with an average project cost near $55,000. Overall, The Gray Bear is one of the options worth shortlisting for a technology project.

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Strong Technical Skills and a Very Responsive IT Consulting Team

Kavya Verma / Founder | Oct 13, 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 team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later.

Feedback from our customers has been very positive so far. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

The Gray Bear was brought in to review our technology setup and give us a roadmap for the next two years. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. The project took roughly 6 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
IT Consulting
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Mar 2026 - Sep 2026
Business Type:
Energy & Utilities
Location:
Kolkata, India

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Founder at Crestview Solar Pvt Ltd, a Energy & Utilities company based in Kolkata, 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?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to review our technology setup and give us a roadmap for the next two years before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
IT Consulting, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Energy & Utilities 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?
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?
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 IT Consulting partner.

Great Experience With The Gray Bear on Our Low-Code / No-Code Development Project

Amy Wright / Senior Product Manager | Aug 26, 2026

The Gray Bear did an excellent job for us. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money. 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.

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

We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

We partnered with The Gray Bear to build internal tools on a low-code platform so our team could stop relying on spreadsheets. Scope included discovery workshops, development in two-week sprints and a short support period after launch. We worked together for around 5 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • 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:
Feb 2026 - Jul 2026
Business Type:
Information Technology
Location:
London, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Senior Product Manager at Crestview Systems, a Information Technology company based in London, 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?
We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to build internal tools on a low-code platform so our team could stop relying on spreadsheets.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Low-Code / No-Code Development, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. The Gray Bear 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 Information Technology 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?
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.

Easy to work with and very transparent on timelines and cost

Vikram Verma / Senior Product Manager | Apr 22, 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. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

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

I would recommend The Gray Bear to anyone looking for a dependable Web Development partner.

Project summary

We engaged The Gray Bear to rebuild a slow, outdated web app and move it to a new framework. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. Overall it was a 6-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Web Development
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Aug 2025 - Feb 2026
Business Type:
Gaming & Gambling
Location:
Ahmedabad, India

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Gaming & Gambling company based in Ahmedabad, India. 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 existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to rebuild a slow, outdated web app and move it to a new framework before our busy season.
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?
We compared three or four agencies. The Gray Bear 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?
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.

Exceeded our expectations on quality and communication

Derek Wallace / Head of Digital Transformation | Mar 31, 2026

The Gray Bear did an excellent job for us. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. 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.

It has made a real difference to how our team works day to day. I would recommend The Gray Bear to anyone looking for a dependable IT Consulting partner.

Project summary

We engaged The Gray Bear to review our technology setup and give us a roadmap for the next two years. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. We worked together for around 8 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
IT Consulting
Project Cost:
$150,000 to $499,999
Project Duration:
Jun 2025 - Feb 2026
Business Type:
Automotive
Location:
Raleigh, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Crestview Mobility Inc is a Automotive business in Raleigh, USA. As Head of Digital Transformation, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for The Gray Bear.
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 review our technology setup and give us a roadmap for the next two years so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end IT Consulting — 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 Gray Bear 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?
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?
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 value and a team that genuinely cares about the result

Lotte Bakker / Head of Digital | Mar 30, 2026

We were very happy with how this project went. 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.

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

Project summary

We hired The Gray Bear to develop a field-staff app with offline mode that syncs back to our main system. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. 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:
Mobile App Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Aug 2025 - Jan 2026
Business Type:
Sports & Fitness
Location:
Rotterdam, Netherlands

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Head of Digital at Blue Harbor Sports BV, a Sports & Fitness company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. 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 existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to develop a field-staff app with offline mode that syncs back to our main system before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly Mobile App 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?
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?
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?
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 team to work with — professional, responsive and reliable

Sarah Tremblay / Co-Founder & CTO | Mar 02, 2026

We were very happy with how this project went. 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.

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

I would recommend The Gray Bear to anyone looking for a dependable Mobile App Development partner.

Project summary

The Gray Bear was brought in 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. Overall it was a 6-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Mobile App Development
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Aug 2025 - Feb 2026
Business Type:
Manufacturing
Location:
Waterloo, Canada

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Blue Harbor Components Inc is a Manufacturing business in Waterloo, Canada. As Co-Founder & CTO, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for The Gray Bear.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to develop a field-staff app with offline mode that syncs back to our main system, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly Mobile App 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?
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?
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?
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.

Great Experience With The Gray Bear on Our AI & Machine Learning Project

Pieter Naidoo / Managing Director | Feb 26, 2026

We were happy with the final result. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project. A couple of milestones slipped by a week or so, mostly around testing. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

The Gray Bear was brought in to automate document data extraction that our team was doing by hand. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. We worked together for around 7 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
AI & Machine Learning
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Jul 2025 - Feb 2026
Business Type:
Sports & Fitness
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Sports & Fitness company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I'm the Managing Director 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 automate document data extraction that our team was doing by hand.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly AI & Machine Learning. 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?
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?
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?
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.

Honest advice and solid execution

Ben Clarke / Managing Director | Feb 08, 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. 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. We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

Our company worked with The Gray Bear to develop a field-staff app with offline mode that syncs back to our main system. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. The engagement ran for about 2 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Mobile App Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Nov 2025 - Jan 2026
Business Type:
Mining & Metals
Location:
Bristol, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Managing Director at Evergreen Resources Ltd. We operate in Mining & Metals and most of our customers are in and around Bristol, UK.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to develop a field-staff app with offline mode that syncs back to our main system, 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, 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?
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?
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?
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.
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Got questions about our specialized technology solutions? We have the answers to help you make informed decisions.

The Gray Bear 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 Custom Software Development, Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design, Web Design and Web Development.

Generally, yes — companies like The Gray Bear 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 Fashion & Apparel, Aerospace & Defense, Construction, Mining & Metals, Logistics & Supply Chain and Events & Event Management, and it has been operating since 2015.

The exact stack shifts by project, but The Gray Bear 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 Fashion & Apparel, Aerospace & Defense, Construction, Mining & Metals, Logistics & Supply Chain and Events & Event Management, and it reports a team size of 50 - 249 professionals.

It depends heavily on scope. A lean MVP might be a matter of weeks, while a full enterprise system or a larger digital transformation project can stretch into months once you factor in development, testing, and deployment. With a team of 50 - 249 professionals, The Gray Bear can scale resources based on project urgency.

When you're weighing up a software partner such as The Gray Bear, it's worth looking past the pitch and checking the portfolio, what past clients say, relevant industry background, technical range, how they communicate, pricing structure, project management style, and what support looks like after launch. For context, it has experience across industries such as Fashion & Apparel, Aerospace & Defense, Construction, Mining & Metals, Logistics & Supply Chain and Events & Event Management, and its listed capabilities span Custom Software Development, Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design, Web Design and Web Development.

That depends on where The Gray Bear 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 Fashion & Apparel, Aerospace & Defense, Construction, Mining & Metals, Logistics & Supply Chain and Events & Event Management, and it has been operating since 2015.

Usually, yes — a dedicated developer arrangement is a common option with firms like The Gray Bear, 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, its listed capabilities span Custom Software Development, Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design, Web Design and Web Development, and its typical hourly rate is around < $25.

Most companies structured like The Gray Bear give you a choice between a fixed-price contract, a dedicated team arrangement, or time-and-materials billing, so you can pick whichever lines up with your budget and how well-defined your scope already is. For context, it has experience across industries such as Fashion & Apparel, Aerospace & Defense, Construction, Mining & Metals, Logistics & Supply Chain and Events & Event Management, and it reports a team size of 50 - 249 professionals.

The Gray Bear isn't necessarily limited to one region and may take on clients across several countries, depending on market demand and business partnerships.
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