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More businesses are choosing Vietnam as their software development destination – and it’s easy to see why. The country’s digital economy reached $39 billion in 2025, growing 17% year-on-year, supported by 73,788 digital technology businesses and 1.26 million ICT professionals. Competitive pricing, strong technical talent, and a government-backed push into AI have made it one of the most active outsourcing markets in the world.
While most lists stop at reputation rankings, this one goes further – comparing companies by delivery model so you can find the right fit for how your business actually works.
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Understanding the delivery models
Most Vietnam-based software companies operate under one of five models:
| Delivery model | How it works | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated offshore team | Talent integrates into your team; you retain full management control | Scale-ups and enterprises building long-term capacity |
| Project-based outsourcing | End-to-end delivery with fixed or agile scope | Startups and SMEs with defined requirements |
| IT staff augmentation | Flexible headcount to fill specific skill gaps | Teams needing temporary or niche expertise |
| Software product house | Builds complete products from concept to launch | Independent Software Vendors (ISV) and product companies |
| AI-first / hybrid | AI integrated into development and delivery workflows | Enterprise digital transformation |
Top software outsourcing companies in Vietnam
Dedicated offshore team | Australian-owned | Location: HCMC
Away Digital Teams helps businesses in Australia and the US build offshore teams that work like an in-house function – fully embedded, client-directed, and designed for the long term. Sourcing, vetting, onboarding, workspace setup, and performance monitoring are all handled in the background. It’s what the company calls Outsourcing 2.0: offshore capability built around your goals and culture, not just your budget.
- Coverage: Software development, QA & testing, DevOps, cybersecurity, cloud operations, plus digital marketing, finance, and admin functions
- Scale: 500+ professionals placed, 200+ companies served, 3 global offices
- Best for: Australian and US businesses that want an offshore team functioning as an embedded in-house function, with full operational control and without the overhead of managing sourcing and HR logistics
- Notable: Accent Group scaled their offshore team from 9 to 40 people through Away Digital Teams – starting with Full Stack Developers, QA Engineers, Front-End and Back-End Developers, and DevOps Engineers, before expanding into digital marketing, finance, and administration – achieving up to 50% cost savings compared to local hiring
- Recognition: Featured in the Australian Financial Review Fast Starters List 2023 – one of the fastest growing startups in Australia
🔗 https://awaydigitalteams.com
Dedicated offshore team / AI-first hybrid | US-founded | Locations: HCMC, Da Nang
Founded in 2009 in Atlanta, KMS Technology has grown into a global engineering firm with delivery centers in Vietnam, Mexico, and Poland, focused on mid-size and enterprise clients.
- Coverage: Custom software development, quality engineering, AI-native development, cloud services
- Scale: 1,000+ technologists across global locations
- Best for: North American enterprises seeking a US-headquartered partner with strong Vietnam delivery capacity and enterprise-grade QA
- Sectors: Healthcare, digital finance, enterprise software
- Recognition: Honored “Top 10 Software and IT Services Outsourcing Companies in Vietnam” by the Vietnam Software & IT Services (VINASA) for the 5th Consecutive Year, 2025
Project-based outsourcing / dedicated teams | Vietnam-founded | Locations: Hanoi (HQ), HCMC, Da Nang
Founded in 2012, Rikkeisoft built its early reputation in the Japanese market before expanding into the US and Europe, operating across AI, IoT, and blockchain in healthcare, finance, and logistics.
- Coverage: Web and cloud systems, mobile, AI/ML, IoT, blockchain, business process
- Scale: 2,000+ employees, 1,000+ projects delivered, 500+ clients globally
- Best for: Companies in Japan, the US, or Europe seeking a large-scale Vietnam partner with deep enterprise credentials and strong AI capability
- Recognition: Bronze Stevie Award for international business expansion, 2024
Dedicated offshore teams / staff augmentation | Vietnam-founded | Locations: HCMC, Da Nang
Founded in 2012, Saigon Technology operates from Vietnam with onshore offices in the US, Australia, Singapore, and Switzerland. Engineers are selected from the top 10% of applicants.
- Coverage: Custom software, web and mobile development, DevOps, QA, AI/ML solutions
- Scale: 400+ engineers, 800+ projects delivered, 85+ dedicated offshore teams built
- Best for: Businesses in Australia, Europe, or North America needing Agile-first delivery with strong compliance credentials
- Recognition: Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in Southeast Asia, 2025
🔗 https://saigontechnology.com
Software product house / project-based | Vietnam-founded | Location: HCMC
Founded in 2013 in Ho Chi Minh City, Designveloper covers the full product lifecycle with a strong emphasis on user-centric design and technical quality.
- Coverage: Web and mobile development, UX/UI design, AI-powered software, VoIP, cybersecurity
- Scale: 100+ projects delivered for clients across the US, Europe, and Asia
- Best for: Startups and growth-stage companies that need a hands-on product development partner for web, mobile, or AI-integrated software
Dedicated offshore teams / digital transformation | UK-owned | Locations: HCMC, Hanoi
NashTech has operated in Vietnam since 2000, making it one of the longest-standing international tech firms in the country, sitting within the UK-headquartered Nash Squared Group.
- Coverage: Custom software development, technology consulting, business process solutions, application modernization
- Scale: Nearly 2,000 professionals, 85%+ resource retention rate
- Best for: European and UK enterprises seeking a long-established Vietnam partner with enterprise governance standards and global delivery infrastructure
Digital transformation consulting / product development | Vietnam-founded | Locations: Hanoi, HCMC
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Hanoi, Savvycom combines engineering delivery with strategic consulting – a transformation partner as much as a build house.
- Coverage: Digital transformation consulting, cloud, mobile, and AI-powered platforms
- Scale: Offices in Vietnam, US, and Australia
- Best for: Organizations that need both technical delivery and strategic consulting, particularly in regulated sectors
- Sectors: Finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing
- Recognition: Vietnam’s Top 10 Digital Technology enterprises
🔗 https://savvycomsoftware.com
Dedicated teams / end-to-end development | Vietnam-founded | Location: HCMC
Founded in 2005, Orient Software has built its reputation on long-term engineering partnerships in regulated industries, with depth in compliance documentation and team continuity.
- Coverage: Web and mobile development, UI/UX, AI/data science, QA, blockchain
- Scale: 350+ engineers
- Best for: Businesses in healthcare, finance, or other regulated sectors that prioritize audit-ready processes and long-term team stability
- Recognition: Top 500 High Growth Companies in Asia Pacific, Financial Times, 2022
🔗 https://www.orientsoftware.net
Choosing the right model matters more than choosing the right name
The companies above are all credible options. What separates a successful offshore engagement from a difficult one is less about which company you choose and more about whether the delivery model fits how your business operates. A product house won’t function well as a long-term embedded team. A staff augmentation provider won’t own your roadmap. Get the model right first, then find the right partner within it.
If you’re evaluating a dedicated offshore team model specifically – where your team is embedded in your business and fully under your direction – here’s how Away Digital Teams approaches that.