The leading software outsourcing companies in Latin America include Devlane, Acid Labs, Ceiba Software, Flux IT, Huenei, Octobot, Tekton Labs, UruIT, BairesDev and Globant. They range from boutique teams to firms with thousands of engineers, and from staff augmentation to full project delivery. Below you will find what each one does best, how the main outsourcing countries compare and how to choose between them.
Key insights
- Wide range of sizes: the list goes from focused teams of a few hundred people to global firms like Globant and BairesDev.
- Main hubs: most providers work from Argentina, Colombia, Uruguay, Chile, Peru and Mexico, all within a few hours of US time zones.
- Two main models: some companies add engineers to your team, others deliver full projects, and many offer both.
- Cost: US companies typically save 40% to 60% compared with equivalent US hires.
- How to choose: match the partner's size, specialty and security practices to the kind of work you need.
As Microsoft's CEO put it, every company is now a software company. Demand for engineers keeps outpacing local supply, so many US companies look for outsourcing partners abroad to build and scale their products.
For years, the default destinations were India and Eastern Europe. Over the past two decades, Latin America has become the preferred nearshore option for US companies, thanks to shared business hours, strong technical talent and close cultural alignment, as we explain in our LATAM vs India comparison.
This article presents a selection of top software development outsourcing companies in Latin America. Team sizes and client lists are based on each company's public information and may change over time.
The top 10 outsourcing companies
1. Devlane
Devlane is a nearshore technology partner headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, that helps US companies build and scale engineering teams across Latin America through staff augmentation, operational hubs and custom software development. Its engineers work inside the client's tools and processes with full US working-hour overlap.
Devlane has worked with companies including Redfin, Grindr, SpotOn, Moen, Huckleberry, Linus Health, Paragon and ResortPass, holds a 5.0 rating on Clutch and is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified.
- Senior engineers at a competitive cost. US companies typically save 40% to 60% compared with equivalent US hires.
- Everything around the job handled. Devlane takes care of recruiting, vetting, legal, equipment and payroll, so the client can focus on the product.
- A wide technology range. Continuous training keeps the team current across web, mobile, cloud, data and AI.
- Time zone and culture. Engineers across Latin America work during US hours and integrate easily with US teams.
2. Acid Labs
Founded in 2006 in Santiago, Chile, Acid Labs designs, builds and runs custom software for large companies, with a strong focus on retail, e-commerce and banking. It has around 600 employees and operates in Chile, Colombia, Peru, Mexico and the US. Its services include consulting, staff augmentation, e-commerce platforms, cloud, DevOps, cybersecurity, data and AI, and it partners with providers such as Salesforce, AWS and Adobe. Clients have included Walmart, GAP, Under Armour and Claro.
3. Ceiba Software
Ceiba Software is based in Medellín, Colombia, and has more than 700 software professionals working in US time zones. It focuses on staff augmentation and fully managed agile teams for companies in the US and Canada, with project management, UX/UI and DevOps support. Its clients have included MercadoLibre, Scotiabank, Bancolombia and SURA.
4. Flux IT
Founded in 2008 in Argentina, Flux IT is a team of more than 200 developers, software architects and product and UX designers. It builds web and mobile products for industries such as finance, health, media and insurance, and is known for its UX/UI design work and close collaboration with clients.
5. Huenei IT Services
Founded in 1995 in Buenos Aires, Huenei is one of the most established software companies in the region, with more than 300 professionals across Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Mexico and the US. It offers custom software development, mobile and web apps, QA, cloud architecture, DevSecOps and AI-powered services, through both full project delivery and staff augmentation.
6. Octobot
Founded in 2014 in Montevideo, Uruguay, Octobot builds end-to-end digital products, from product strategy and design to data engineering and cloud development. Its teams work from Uruguay, Argentina and Colombia, mainly for US clients. In 2024, Octobot was acquired by US-based Sparq and continues to operate under its own brand.
7. Tekton Labs
Tekton Labs is a strategy, design and technology company founded in Silicon Valley, with its main operation in Lima, Peru and offices in Mexico and the US. Its team of 100 to 250 people covers product strategy, UX/UI design, custom software development and team augmentation, with clients such as Telefónica and Banco de Crédito del Perú.
8. UruIT
Founded in 2007 in Montevideo, Uruguay, UruIT designs and builds web and mobile applications for US companies, from startups to large enterprises. Its teams in Uruguay and Colombia offer both full product development and nearshore staffing, and it has delivered more than 200 design and development projects.
9. BairesDev
Founded in 2009 in Buenos Aires, BairesDev has thousands of software professionals, from backend and frontend developers to specialists in AI and IoT. This lets it offer different setups, from full teams to individual specialists who fill specific gaps, with offices in Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Spain and the US.
10. Globant
Founded in 2003 in Buenos Aires, Globant is one of the largest technology companies to come out of Latin America and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. With tens of thousands of employees across the Americas, Europe and Asia, it focuses on large-scale digital transformation, AI and product engineering for enterprise clients. It is a strong fit for large organizations that need a global provider, while smaller teams may prefer a more hands-on partner.
Outsourcing companies by specialty
If you need a partner for a specific type of project, these are good starting points from the list above.
- AI and data: Globant runs large enterprise AI programs, while Acid Labs and Huenei offer data and AI-powered services.
- Mobile app development: Huenei, Flux IT, Ceiba and UruIT all build iOS and Android apps.
- Financial services, insurance and health: Acid Labs works with banks and retailers, Flux IT with finance, health and insurance companies, and Ceiba with banks and insurers.
- Full project delivery vs. team extension: companies that want a vendor to own the whole build should look for end-to-end development, while teams that want to direct the work should look for staff augmentation. We compare both in outsourcing vs outstaffing.
Software outsourcing by country
Each of the main outsourcing countries in Latin America has a different profile.
- Argentina: leads Latin America in the EF English Proficiency Index 2025, has a large pool of senior engineers in Buenos Aires and Córdoba, and works one to two hours ahead of US Eastern time.
- Mexico: offers the closest time zone alignment with the US Central and Pacific regions, with large tech hubs in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.
- Brazil: is the largest tech market in Latin America, with deep talent in São Paulo, though English proficiency varies more than in other countries.
- Colombia: has growing hubs in Bogotá and Medellín and shares US Eastern time for part of the year.
- Uruguay: is smaller, with a stable economy and a mature software industry centered in Montevideo.
Many companies, Devlane included, hire across several of these countries, so you can access the right profile without limiting the search to one market.
How to choose the right software outsourcing company in Latin America
The right partner depends on the size of your team, how much management you want to keep in-house and your security requirements. Use our checklist for choosing a nearshore partner in LATAM, compare freelancers, staffing agencies and nearshore partners, and if you are looking specifically for team extension, see our list of top IT staff augmentation companies.
Final thoughts
Latin America has become the go-to region for US companies that need more engineering capacity without losing real-time collaboration. The companies on this list cover very different needs, from global programs to focused product teams. The best choice is the one that matches your stage, your stack and how closely you want the new engineers to work with your team.
Devlane works with US companies as a nearshore technology partner. Some teams bring us in to add senior engineers through staff augmentation, others to set up operational hubs in Latin America or to build a product end to end with custom software development. Book a call to talk about your project.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is the best software outsourcing company in Latin America?
There is no single best company. The right choice depends on team size, the services you need and how much management you want to keep in-house. Devlane fits US companies that want long-term LATAM teams with full operational and security support, while large firms like Globant and BairesDev fit enterprise-scale programs.
Which Latin American countries are best for software outsourcing?
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay are the main software outsourcing hubs in Latin America. They combine large developer communities, strong technical education and working hours that overlap with US time zones.
Which LATAM outsourcing companies are best for AI development?
Globant runs large enterprise AI programs, while Acid Labs and Huenei offer data and AI-powered services. The best fit depends on whether you need a full AI project or engineers to join your existing team.
How much does software outsourcing to Latin America cost?
Costs depend on seniority, stack and engagement model, but US companies typically save 40% to 60% compared with hiring equivalent engineers in the US, while keeping real-time collaboration during the workday.
What is the difference between software outsourcing and staff augmentation?
With outsourcing, the provider owns delivery of a defined project. With staff augmentation, external engineers join your team and you direct their work. Many LATAM companies offer both models.
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