Ewan Byte Team
Software Development Experts
There is no single “best” software company
Lists of top software companies in Nepal usually rank very different businesses against each other. A fintech group, a US-owned analytics centre and a ten-person web agency do not compete for the same work. This guide explains the main types of software company in Nepal and what each is good at, so you can find the right kind of partner. We are a software company ourselves, so read it with that in mind.
Large product and engineering companies
The Kathmandu Valley is home to companies that employ hundreds of engineers. Some build their own products, such as digital wallets and banking platforms; others are engineering centres for US, European and Australian companies in fields like healthcare, insurance and artificial intelligence.
These companies are excellent employers and partners for very large projects. They are rarely the right fit for a small business that needs a website or a billing system.
Business software and ERP vendors
Several Nepali vendors sell ready-made accounting, billing, HR, payroll and ERP products. Packaged products like these are quick to deploy and suit businesses with a standard workflow. If your process does not fit a package, a custom ERP is the alternative.
Web and digital agencies
Agencies focus on websites, online stores, branding and digital marketing. They are a good choice when the main goal is an online presence rather than software that runs your operations.
Custom software companies outside Kathmandu
Good software is no longer built only in the capital. Regional companies are closer to local businesses, can visit in person, and usually cost less.
Ewan Byte is one of them. From Manigram, Tilottama in Rupandehi, we build custom ERP, accounting and POS systems, MVPs for startups, websites, and web, mobile and desktop apps for businesses around Butwal and Bhairahawa, across Nepal and abroad. If you are in Rupandehi, see how to choose a software company in Butwal.
How to pick the right type of company
- Website or online store: a web agency or a custom software company near you.
- Billing or accounting for a standard shop: a packaged product.
- ERP, POS or software around your own process: a custom software company that will visit and train your staff.
- Startup product: a team with MVP experience that lets you own the code. See our MVP guide.
- Large offshore team: one of the big engineering companies, or a smaller firm on a dedicated team model.
What to check, whoever you choose
- Live work you can see and clients you can call.
- A written scope, price and timeline.
- Ownership of code, domain and data.
- Support after launch.
To talk to us about a project, get in touch.
