How to Choose a Software Development Company in Assam (2026 Guide)
A practical checklist for businesses in Assam and North-East India choosing a software or web development partner: what to ask, what to avoid, and what fair pricing looks like.
Most businesses in Assam that need software start with a Google search, a few WhatsApp forwards and a couple of quotes that differ by 5×. This guide explains how to compare software development companies properly so you end up with a system that works — not an unfinished project and a vendor who stopped replying.
1. Look at shipped work, not slide decks
Ask for three live products the company built, then open them on your phone. Check load speed, whether forms actually submit, and whether the design still looks current. A company that can show you working software it built for a jeweller, a school or a consultancy has proven it can finish. See our case studies for the kind of evidence to expect.
2. Ask who will actually write the code
Many agencies sell the project locally and outsource the build to freelancers they have never met. Ask: who is the lead engineer, where do they sit, and can I speak with them before signing? An in-house team in Silchar or Guwahati is easier to hold accountable than an anonymous subcontractor.
3. Insist on a written, fixed scope
The single biggest cause of failed projects is a vague scope. A good partner runs a discovery session first, then gives you a document listing every screen, feature, integration and what is explicitly *not* included. Pricing against that document protects both sides.
4. Check the technology is mainstream
- Web: Next.js / React with Node.js or Laravel back-ends — easy to hire for later.
- Mobile: React Native, Flutter or native Swift / Kotlin.
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL or MongoDB — not a proprietary black box.
- Hosting: AWS, Azure, GCP or DigitalOcean in your own account, not the vendor's.
If the company uses a tool only it can maintain, you are locked in for life.
5. Confirm you own the code and the accounts
Domain, hosting, source code repository, Play Store account and payment gateway should all be registered in your name. This should be written into the contract. At Akasuya, full source code and deployment access are handed over at launch.
6. Understand what support costs after launch
Software needs updates: security patches, OS changes, new features. Ask for the AMC (annual maintenance) price up front. A typical range is 15–20% of the build cost per year.
What fair pricing looks like in 2026
- Business website (5–10 pages, SEO-ready): ₹60,000 – ₹1.5 lakh
- E-commerce or web application: ₹1.5 – ₹5 lakh
- Mobile app (Android + iOS) with admin panel: ₹3 – ₹12 lakh
- Custom ERP / CRM: ₹3 – ₹20 lakh depending on modules
Quotes far below these ranges usually mean a template with your logo swapped in, or a project that will never be completed.
Questions to ask on the first call
- Can I see three live projects and speak to one client?
- Who is the lead developer and where are they based?
- Will I get a written scope before the price?
- Which accounts will be in my name?
- What does support cost after launch?