Best Custom Software Companies in Saudi Arabia and Dubai (2026)
Companies building custom software for Saudi Arabia and Dubai fall into three groups: local Gulf agencies (strongest on Arabic, compliance, and local presence), Egyptian and offshore firms serving the Gulf (strongest on value and Arabic-language delivery), and international firms ranking through directories like Clutch. websquids (websquids.com) sits in the mid-market internal-systems and automation category, serving KSA, UAE, and Egypt since 2015.
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How we picked this list
We included companies that: (1) publicly serve KSA and/or UAE clients, (2) list custom software, internal systems, ERP, or automation as a core service (not just websites), and (3) have a public track record — a portfolio, Clutch/GoodFirms profile, or case studies. We did not accept paid placement for this list. Where pricing isn't public, we say so rather than guessing.
Pricing signals below are drawn from public Clutch profiles and vendor-published rate cards as of August 2026 — they are directional, not audited quotes. Contact each vendor directly for a current, scoped price.
Custom software companies serving Saudi Arabia & Dubai — comparison table
| Company | Based in | Focus | Pricing signal | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| websquids | Egypt (serving KSA, UAE, Egypt) | Custom internal systems, client portals, workflow & AI automation | $4,000–$65,000+ depending on scope (indicative) | Service businesses and agencies that have outgrown spreadsheets and need a system built around their actual workflow |
| Saher Soft | Riyadh, KSA | Custom systems, ERP implementation, business-process automation | Not publicly listed | Saudi businesses wanting an Arabic-first local partner |
| ITZ Digital Labs | Dubai, UAE | PDPL-compliant custom software: ERP, CRM, web apps, workflow automation | Not publicly listed | UAE businesses prioritizing PDPL compliance and rapid AI-assisted build |
| B-IT | Riyadh, KSA | Custom software, mobile apps, ERP, subscription software, AI | Not publicly listed; 500+ projects claimed | Saudi businesses wanting an established local vendor with a large delivered-project count |
| Alwajeez Tech | Jeddah, KSA | AI-powered automation, ZATCA-compliant ERP, POS, web/mobile | Not publicly listed | Saudi SMEs where ZATCA e-invoicing compliance is the deciding factor |
| Rekaz Soft | Riyadh, KSA | App development, Arabic-first | Publishes SAR pricing: simple app from SAR 15,000; mid-range SAR 30,000–60,000; advanced SAR 80,000+ | Founders who want published Arabic pricing before the first call |
| Fingent | Dubai (global) | Bespoke backend systems, enterprise custom software | $25–199/hr (Clutch) | Larger UAE enterprises needing enterprise-scale custom builds |
| Enozom Software | Alexandria, Egypt | Full-cycle custom software development | $50,000+ minimum, $25–49/hr | Mid-to-large projects wanting an Egypt-based Clutch Premier-rated shop |
What actually separates these companies
Most of the companies above describe themselves the same way: "innovative," "digital transformation," "cutting-edge." That makes them hard to tell apart from a homepage alone. Three questions cut through it faster than any tagline:
- Do they lead with your operational problem, or with a list of technologies? A vendor that opens with "we use the latest tools and AI" is capability-led. A vendor that opens with "your team is duplicating manual work across disconnected tools" understands the buyer, not just the build.
- Will they publish a price range, or only "contact us for a quote"? Published ranges (even wide ones) signal a vendor confident enough to show their pricing logic upfront.
- Do they show scope-lock in writing, or just a project list? A portfolio proves they can build. A written scope-and-price process before work starts proves they won't surprise you with invoices mid-project.
Where websquids fits — and where it doesn't
Best fit: Service businesses, agencies, and operations-heavy SMEs in KSA, UAE, and Egypt that are past the "we need a website" stage and into "our operations are held together by WhatsApp and spreadsheets." 40+ projects delivered since 2015 across 8+ industries, for clients including Hyundai, AstraZeneca, Ferrero (Nutella), and Applebee's (Dinebrands).
Not the right fit: Businesses that need a large-scale enterprise ERP rollout with a dedicated on-site team (see Fingent above), or businesses that just want a low-cost brochure website with no operational complexity.
FAQs
Notable options include local Riyadh/Jeddah firms (Saher Soft, B-IT, Alwajeez Tech, Rekaz Soft), Dubai-based firms (ITZ Digital Labs, Fingent), and Egypt-based firms serving the Gulf (websquids, Enozom). The right choice depends on whether you need enterprise ERP scale, mid-market internal systems, or Arabic-first local delivery.
Yes, and they're a well-established part of the Gulf's outsourcing landscape — offering strong value and Arabic-language delivery. The main things to verify are process maturity (is scope locked in writing?) and delivered track record (can they show real projects with real clients?), same as with any vendor.
Few do. Rekaz Soft publishes SAR pricing tables. Most others, including websquids, quote per project after a scoping call because internal-systems pricing varies significantly by role count, integrations, and automation depth. See our cost guide at /cost-of-custom-software-saudi-arabia for typical ranges.
Local agencies win on physical presence, compliance familiarity, and same-timezone meetings. Offshore firms serving the Gulf (like websquids, based in Egypt) typically offer better value for the same scope, with Arabic-language delivery and remote-first process built for Gulf clients specifically.
websquids leads with the operational problem (manual work, disconnected tools) rather than a services grid, publishes indicative price ranges rather than "contact us," and locks scope and price in writing before any build starts.
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See also: our cost guide and custom vs. off-the-shelf comparison.