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4.9 (16)
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IT & Software Development
5 reviewers
36%
PROJECT COST
$10K+per project13 reviewers | 81%
RETAINER COST
$5K+per month10 reviewers | 63%
Roderick Thornton avatar
Roderick ThorntonCEO at Teardrop Developments
Overall Rating
5.0
Communication
4.8
Responsiveness
5.0
Accuracy of Timeline
Not rated
Expertise
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Accuracy of Cost Estimates
Not rated
The Rootstrap team continues to prove that are a leader when it comes to understanding our business, immediate needs and sharing in our success. We are currently working to expand our footprint in the market by increasing awareness of our brand and getting more users of our apps. Our internal team had some initial ideas but really wanted to get some insight from Rootstrap. We provided them with minimal information - "We have an app, we are brand new, just finished the MVP etc." and they ran with it. Shaun Kennedy, Andrea Fajardo and Patrick Ward came back to me in a week with some great ideas that require minimal effort and will most likely get us the best results. I could tell the team was interested in what we were trying to do and consider our success their own success and that is exactly what you look for in a partner. We can't wait to put these ideas into action! If you're looking for a partner that will be right there with you as you grow, overcome challenges and eventually grasp success Rootstrap is the team. All the way from the early stages of an idea to a final product. A special shout out to Erica Hagan for continuing to be an amazing leader in helping the Animendations team at Teardrop Developments drive success.May 24, 2021

https://www.rootstrap.com

New York, NY

Founded 2023

101-250 Employees

Custom application and product development agency in USA

Headquartered in Los Angeles, the product studio and application development firm assists clients with web/mobile app development, product strategy, UI/UX design and data science offerings. Founded in 2011, their creative and technologically driven team members also specialize in staff augmentation, quality assurance, machine learning and DevOps processes for businesses of all sizes.

Expertise

Services Offered
Artificial Intelligence|Custom Software Development|Mobile App Development|Web Design
Industries Served
IT & Software Development

Costs

Project CostProjects Starting at:
$10K each
13 reviewers reported project cost for this provider
Less than $1K
$1K - $2.5K
$2.5K - $5K
$5K - $10K
$10K+
81%
No cost reported
19%
Retainer CostRetainers Starting at:
$5K monthly
11 reviewers reported retainer cost for this provider
$250 - $500
$500 - $1K
$1K - $2K
$2K - $5K
6%
$5K+
63%
No cost reported
31%

Rootstrap Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

16 Reviews

Expertise
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Accuracy of Cost Estimates
Not rated
Communication
4.8
Responsiveness
5.0
Accuracy of Timeline
Not rated

16 reviews

Recommended
Roderick Thornton avatar
Roderick Thornton
CEO at Teardrop Developments
Information Technology and Services, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
May 24, 2021
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: Confidential
Overall Experience: The Rootstrap team continues to prove that are a leader when it comes to understanding our business, immediate needs and sharing in our success. We are currently working to expand our footprint in the market by increasing awareness of our brand and getting more users of our apps. Our internal team had some initial ideas but really wanted to get some insight from Rootstrap. We provided them with minimal information - "We have an app, we are brand new, just finished the MVP etc." and they ran with it. Shaun Kennedy, Andrea Fajardo and Patrick Ward came back to me in a week with some great ideas that require minimal effort and will most likely get us the best results. I could tell the team was interested in what we were trying to do and consider our success their own success and that is exactly what you look for in a partner. We can't wait to put these ideas into action! If you're looking for a partner that will be right there with you as you grow, overcome challenges and eventually grasp success Rootstrap is the team. All the way from the early stages of an idea to a final product. A special shout out to Erica Hagan for continuing to be an amazing leader in helping the Animendations team at Teardrop Developments drive success.
Other Contributing Factors: Technical Expertise, Industry Focus, Portfolio, Reputation
Timothy Mulligan avatar
Timothy Mulligan
Operations Manager
Think Tanks, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
March 24, 2023
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $5,000+ monthly
Overall Experience: We were in the process of creating a Peer to Peer online sales platform similar to Etsy. We had big hopes for the project and many other Dev Firms simply ran away from the task. Rootstrap took it head on. Now we did not end up going with them for the full development of the platform for various reasons (these reasons had nothing to do with Rootstrap and more to do with the project itself), however, we had a 8 week discovery phase with them where we took a deep dive into what the platform needed. We had several interviews with potential users, we hade full workable prototypes, multiple storyboards and many other helpful documents. By the end of the 8 weeks we had a full packet of information that we could drop at any developer and say "Please make this". The whole time I worked with them I never felt any pressure to carry out the full project with them. The dev team and the sales team I worked with genuinely cared the project and wanted the best for us, with or without them.
Other Contributing Factors: Industry Focus, Portfolio, Technical Expertise, Variety Of Services Offered
Jorge Conde-Berrocal - MBA, CISSP avatar
Jorge Conde-Berrocal - MBA, CISSP
CEO
Information Technology and Services, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
May 27, 2020
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $5,000+ monthly
Overall Experience: I could not be more pleased with my relationship with the RootStrap team. From a transparent sales experience that was focused and client centric to the designers and developers that have treated our platform as if it were their own. We have seamlessly worked together with a common goal from start to finish. Having over two decades in IT as a Service Provider, initially I was skeptical and was very actively engaged in ALL aspects of the development process. Over time the RootStrap delivery team earned my trust to the point that I now provide general direction and have complete confidence that what they will provide will go above and beyond what my clients are expecting. The true test is with hindsight would you make the same decision. Being faced with the same development decision again, I would make the same choice today. Give the team a chance and experience the difference for yourself.
Other Contributing Factors: Portfolio, Technical Expertise, Cost, Location
Jess Chan avatar
Jess Chan
Founder/CEO
Consumer Services, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
April 14, 2023
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $5,000+ monthly
Overall Experience: Rootstrap was an incredible partner for us to work on developing our first software tool MVP. We built an email strategy automation tool for DTC ecommerce brands, that had 5 complex algorithms & multiple feature sets. Rootstrap acted as a true partner throughout the process, from scoping & helping refine user stories, to proactively identifying methods to reduce development costs and streamline the project. We have been impressed with every single team member we've interacted with & they are one of the best outsourced teams we have ever worked with. We're continuing our partnership with them in an ongoing maintenance plan & development of future versions of the tool. Couldn't recommend them more highly!
Other Contributing Factors: Portfolio, Technical Expertise, Variety Of Services Offered
Zack Babin avatar
Zack Babin
Product Lead
Information Technology and Services, Unspecified
Overall Rating
4.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
January 30, 2020
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $2,000-$5,000 monthly
Overall Experience: Rootstrap has been a fantastic partner from the very beginning of our project. From discovery, design to implementation, the Rootstrap team has provided the guidance and expertise we needed to accelerate out time to market. Not only did the Rootstrap team excel in implementation, but they also provided strategic direction that drove the brand and product design. I would absolutely recommend Rootstrap to those seeking a talented design and development agency.
Other Contributing Factors: Reputation, Cost, Portfolio, Technical Expertise, Variety Of Services Offered, Specific Service Offering
Federico Martino avatar
Federico Martino
CTO
Hospital & Health Care, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
October 11, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $5,000+ monthly
Overall Experience: We approached Rootstrap to help redesign and develop from scratch our mobile app for customers. They were able to quickly understand our needs as a company and conducted a series of extremely professional interviews with our customers to understand their needs. With this information they delivered a great app that exceeded our expectations.
Other Contributing Factors: Technical Expertise, Reputation, Portfolio
Christopher McCoy avatar
Christopher McCoy
Director of Communications
Hospitality, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
September 30, 2021
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: Confidential
Overall Experience: Rootstrap is one of the most organized and patient companies we have ever worked with. Our needs were all addressed and every step of the way was carefully mapped out. I feel like Rootstrap's Quality Assurance is what separates them from others in their field of work. We definitely recommend.
Other Contributing Factors: Technical Expertise, Cost, Portfolio
Samir Lavani
Hospital & Health Care, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
October 5, 2021
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $5,000+ monthly
Overall Experience: The Rootstrap Team has been fantastic to work with. This is our first App Development project and they guided us through the process and really took ownership of the product. The team did not hesitate to bring up concerns, come up with solutions, and guide the team to a better product.
Other Contributing Factors: Portfolio, Technical Expertise
Alessandro Bassi avatar
Alessandro Bassi
Director of Software Development
Information Technology and Services, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
March 20, 2023
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: Confidential
Retainer: $5,000+ monthly
Overall Experience: The management and sales team at Rootstrap are engaged and very communicative. Our initial goal was to augment our internal development team with additional resources, and after successfully doing so we began using them to help improve our internal processes. This lead into developing an entirely new QA team based at Rootstrap, and we're very happy with the overall experience. I'd easily make the decision to work with them again, and am looking forward to many more years of partnership.
Other Contributing Factors: Cost, Location, Technical Expertise
Ryan Yockey avatar
Ryan Yockey
VP of Engineering
Information Technology and Services, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
March 31, 2023
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $5,000+ monthly
Overall Experience: Working with Rootstrap has been one of the best experiences from start to finish. We have continued to leverage their team for a variety of projects from both QA and Engineering perspectives.
Other Contributing Factors: Cost, Reputation, Technical Expertise
Max Craig avatar
Max Craig
CEO
Entertainment, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
December 7, 2022
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $5,000+ monthly
Overall Experience: Rootstrap put together a great team for us, delivered high-quality code, communicated well, and stayed very close to the proposed budget and timeline. That's the dream.
Other Contributing Factors: Cost, Technical Expertise, Reputation, Portfolio
Sheldon Lee-Wen
CTO
Think Tanks, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
March 27, 2023
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $5,000+ monthly
Overall Experience: The Rootstrap team knowledgeable, capable, and eager to please. They work with you like a true business partner, versus an outsourced vendor.
Other Contributing Factors: Cost, Reputation, Specific Service Offering, Variety Of Services Offered
Verified Reviewer
General Manager
Real Estate, 1001-5000 employees
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
October 22, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $5,000+ monthly
Overall Experience: Rootstrap has been the perfect augmentation to our new products team. Stellar team, process, communication - awesome all around.
Other Contributing Factors: Specific Service Offering, Technical Expertise, Portfolio, Cost
Paiyuam Asnaashari avatar
Paiyuam Asnaashari
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
October 16, 2020
Cost Per Project: Unspecified
Overall Experience: I worked with roostraps twice to help work on an app prototype and had such an awesome experience. The team at roostrap was much more than I could ask for and well worth the price. You will get a super energetic and enthusiastic team and such good insight into long term business planning and product development.
Daniel Doan
Founder
Marketing and Advertising, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
January 30, 2020
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: Confidential
Overall Experience: Rootstrap helped me transform my business with top-tier design support.
Other Contributing Factors: Cost, Technical Expertise, Portfolio, Industry Focus, Specific Service Offering, Reputation

Locations

Headquarters:
New York, NY
US U.S. Locations (1)
  • West Hollywood