Best Software Development Companies in Switzerland (Ranked by What DACH Buyers Value Most in 2025)
When DACH buyers look for software development companies in Switzerland, they’re usually asking for proof of trust: partners who know their industry, meet strict compliance standards, and can collaborate well in a DACH business culture.
This guide highlights seven companies that meet these expectations. We’ve ranked them using the factors DACH buyers say matter most. The next section explains what those are in more detail.
TL;DR 7 Swiss software development companies, trusted in DACH region
Modeso – Swiss product ownership and project management, combined with cost-efficient development hubs in Egypt
Soxes AG – Legacy modernization experts with ISO-27001 security and Swisscom partnership
ELCA – Full-service Swiss IT giant delivering sovereign cloud, e-ID, and enterprise-scale digital transformations
Adnovum – Secure digital solutions specialist and Swiss leader in Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Liip AG – The sustainability-first digital agency for UX-driven web platforms, open data, and AI tools
Puzzle ITC – Switzerland’s open-source pioneer for cloud-native infrastructure and compliant, sovereign IT
Ubique – The boutique product studio behind EchoSOS and Viadi, building citizen-facing apps in health, public service, and mobility
Disclaimer: This selection is informed by Modeso’s 10+ years of experience in the DACH market, along with independent research into buyer priorities.
Selection criteria: What DACH enterprises value in Swiss software partners
From over 10 years of building software for Swiss and DACH enterprises at Modeso, we know which factors consistently shape their choice of software development partner:
Expertise in complex projects, often in regulated or high-stakes industries like finance
Cultural and linguistic fit with German-speaking leadership and direct communication
Built-in alignment with Swiss/EU data protection standards and IP protection practices
Applying AI/ML and modern tech to real business priorities without over-engineering
Companies that take ownership and build lasting relationships
7 top software development companies in Switzerland (2025)
We’ve been working in the Swiss software development market for over a decade. The list we provided above is based on what DACH enterprises actually value in a Swiss partner. Alongside Modeso, you’ll also find other companies that consistently meet those standards.
1. Modeso
Founded: 2013
Head office: Zurich
Other locations: Development hubs in Alexandria and Cairo, Egypt
Best for enterprises and growth-stage companies in the DACH region that need a partner to take full ownership of custom software development. Modeso combines Swiss-based product management with cost-efficient development hubs in Egypt, giving clients cultural alignment, German-speaking leadership, and compliance with DACH data standards. Clients stay with us for 7+ years, on average, with 97% satisfaction rate.
“Modeso’s ownership is a significant factor in our project’s success. They take charge of every detail and consistently exceed expectations with their dedication. A top-notch software agency!”
Michael Schwander, Partner @Dr. Rietmann & Partner AG
Full-cycle development methodology that ships projects 30% faster, with Agile sprints and Lean approach. For example, Visana’s referral-program MVP was built in 2 months.
Swiss-based product management and development hubs in Egypt – high-quality delivery at competitive costs, with non-negotiable DACH compliance
A practicalAI adoption strategy: we help enterprises “Think Big, Start Small” by embedding AI into existing products where it adds immediate value.
Notable clients: We are the software company behind Switzerland's most notable products:
TWINT:Delivered new mobile payment features (Digital Voucher, Super Deals, Storefinder), ‘Spin and Win’ interactive component, as one of TWINT’s strategic software partners.
Visana: Built a referral-program MVP in 2 months, integrated with existing systems to test user behavior quickly. We have 3 projects together, as of 2025.
Würth Financial Services: Built Insurhub, integrated within the TWINT app. Over 15,000 policies sold in the first launch.
Albin Kistler: Reengineered a legacy platform into a modern system, cutting release cycles by 30%.
“Modeso AG is one of our strategic software partners for implementing selected partner functions within the TWINT Apps. Their focus on ownership and pace has been crucial to our success. They understood our needs, delivered results quickly and efficiently to our highest quality standards.”
Stefan Flückiger, Head of Marketplace & New Business, TWINT
Notable clients: Electrolux (digital process automation), AXA Winterthur (insurance solutions), TESTEX and NeoVac ATA AG (industrial digitalization projects).
Best for enterprises and mid-sized companies that need to modernize legacy systems and want a partner known for reliability, strong documentation, and consulting expertise in cloud, security, and DevOps. Soxes has completed over 600 projects for 400+ clients, with a 130+ person team serving finance, insurance, manufacturing, and healthcare. More than half of their clients have stayed with them for 5+ years.
Core services:
Focus on legacy system modernization (Access, Delphi, re-engineering)
Cloud and Kubernetes projects (including their own KUBE-X tool)
AI/IoT solutions in industrial settings
Custom software development
Fixed-price consulting packages
What makes them stand out: Soxes is ISO-27001 certified and a Swisscom Business Gold Partner. These credentials underline their security and infrastructure expertise. Their modular architectures and comprehensive documentation (including source code handover) make their solutions easier to maintain and upgrade. They offer fixed-price consulting packages (CHF 2,200–2,900) that cover cloud strategy, security, modernization, AI and DevOps. Each one gives clients a report with recommendations.
“Soxes shows that genuine passion is more important to them than profit alone. The friendliness and dedication of their employees are unique.”
Other locations: Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Rapperswil-Jona; shoring centers in Spain, Italy, Mauritius, Vietnam
Notable clients: Major public and private sector organizations across Switzerland like GLAUX (digital transformation in the Swiss justice sector). Developed Secutix, a ticketing platform used by global sports federations.
Best fit for large enterprises and public sector institutions in regulated industries that need cloud, operations, and security under one roof, with Swiss data sovereignty guaranteed. ELCA is ISO 27001 certified, trusted in compliance-heavy environments, and was awarded a federal mandate to build the national e-ID verification system. More than 55 years in business, the company blends experience with modern practices like Agile, DevOps, and hybrid cloud transformation.
Core services include Swiss-sovereign private cloud and managed hosting (ELCA Cloud), public and hybrid cloud transformation, and advanced threat detection and response through their cybersecurity arm Senthorus.
What makes them stand out:
Operates one of Switzerland’s most established sovereign cloud infrastructures, with six availability zones inside the country and strict compliance with Swiss and EU regulations.
Beyond services, ELCA has built a portfolio of specialized group companies (like ELCA Cloud Services, ELCA Security, Secutix for ticketing, Sumex AG for health insurance, NEOSIS for pensions) and products (e.g., iPension, Mosaic IIM, TIXNGO, trustID).
Senthorus (a joint venture with BlueVoyant) runs a local next-gen Security Operations Center (SOC) that covers both IT and OT security, crucial for critical industries.
Recognized by ISG as a Leader in multiple cloud and managed services quadrants.
“ELCA has established itself as a trusted partner, able to flexibly and reliably provide us with such expertise.”
Alexander Kramer, Head of Network, Access & Internet Services, Swisscom
Other locations: Bern, Lausanne, Budapest, Lisbon, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore
Notable clients: Cornèr Banca (customer identity management with Nevis), CSS Insurance (AI Co-Pilot for service agents), Cantonal Tax Office of Zurich (IAM security concept), Helvetia Group (digital identity infrastructure)
Best for banks, insurers, public authorities, and logistics providers that need secure digital platforms with Identity and Access Management (IAM) at the center. Adnovum is the right fit when compliance, cybersecurity, and controlled access to sensitive systems matter most. With ~700 experts across Europe and Asia, they combine Swiss reliability with global scale.
Core services:
Identity and Access Management (IAM): enterprise IAM, customer IAM (CIAM), role-based access, MFA/SSO, identity governance
Cybersecurity consulting and managed services
Cloud integration and enterprise modernization
Custom enterprise software development
AI and conversational interfaces (e.g. chatbots) in regulated industries
What makes them stand out: Adnovum is one of Switzerland’s leaders in IAM, helping clients secure digital identities and align with initiatives like the national e-ID. In 2025, they launched a dedicated Solutions unit focused on IAM, cybersecurity, AI, and cloud. Adnovum offers a “Digital Identity and Access Mgmt Assessment” consulting package on Microsoft’s Azure Marketplace, which assesses IAM maturity with emphasis on Azure environments.
“We greatly appreciate the customer-oriented and open communication, as well as the mutual trust with clear common goals. Together we can master the challenges of the Microsoft Cloud and build a stable, productive partnership.”
Other locations: Zürich, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, St. Gallen
Notable clients: pharmaSuisse (web redesign + pharmacy finder), MyFoodRepo (mobile & AI tools for clinical studies), Basel-Stadt (canton site + AI chatbot), Jaeger-LeCoultre (global e-commerce), Dormakaba (group website overhaul)
Best for public sector, education, healthcare, and retail organizations that need content-heavy digital platforms, websites, or e-commerce systems with strong UX, accessibility, and compliance. The company that “changes IT for the better”, Liip is a good choice when you want a Swiss agency-style partner with expertise in open data, headless CMS, and AI tools for search and support.
Core services:
UX and service design
CMS/web platform and e-commerce development
AI tools (e.g. LiipGPT for support and search)
mobile/web apps development
open data and APIs
analytics, SEO, and performance optimization
What makes them stand out: Liip is sustainability-first, and it shows: they are a Certified B Corporation (since 2024) and hold ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management, alongside ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 27001 (security). Their in-house product LiipGPT offers ready-to-use AI tools like chatbots and knowledge search with Swiss data storage and full GDPR/EU/Swiss compliance. Their work with pharmaSuisse demonstrates their strength in modular, headless front-ends and open-source CMS (Drupal + GraphQL + Nuxt), balancing flexibility, maintainability, and complex content needs.
“Liip has helped us to consistently put the needs of users at the forefront. Working closely together, we have created a website that provides real added value for the people of Basel-Stadt.”
Other locations: Zurich, Basel, Tübingen (Germany)
Notable clients: Reist Telecom AG (containerized infrastructure with OpenShift), Swiss Alpine Club (digital member management system, Hitobito), Bâloise (containerized infrastructure with OpenShift)
Best for public sector and healthcare organizations in Switzerland that want cloud-native infrastructure, DevOps automation, and open-source solutions built for sovereignty and compliance. Puzzle ITC is a Red Hat Premier Business Partner, giving them certified expertise in enterprise Linux, OpenShift, and automation platforms like Ansible. That’s why government bodies, hospitals, and telecom providers trust them for compliant, cloud-native platforms.
What makes them stand out: Puzzle ITC is Switzerland’s open-source pioneer, with a track record of building vendor-independent, sovereign IT infrastructure. They delivered Kubernetes-based infrastructure for multiple Swiss federal agencies and cantonal governments, ensuring scalability and full data control within Switzerland. In healthcare, they support hospitals like Inselspital with containerized platforms that meet strict compliance needs.
“Through Puzzle ITC’s expert review, we gained the confidence and assurance needed to release smartlearn to the open-source community.”
Ubique emphasises “meaningful digitisation”, one that adds real value, is secure, transparent, and sustainable
Founded: 2010
Head office: Zürich, Switzerland
Notable projects/products: EchoSOS (emergency/health platform), Viadi (mobility app), Open Mobile Maps SDK, Fluid Meteo (weather platform), UB-Auth (digital identity/authentication), SwissCovid
Best for public sector, healthcare, and mobility organizations that need citizen-facing apps with strong UX, privacy, and security. Ubique is a boutique product studio that also invests in its own products, giving them first-hand experience in launching and scaling real-world digital platforms (like EchoSOS and Viadi). It’s a good fit for buyers who value agility, product thinking, and direct access to senior experts over large-scale delivery.
Core services:
Custom app and platform development
digital identity and authentication (SSI, UB-Auth)
geospatial/mapping SDKs
applied AI/data visualization
UX/UI design
What makes them stand out: Ubique combines the focus of a boutique development shop with the mindset of a product studio. By building and running their own platforms (e.g. EchoSOS, Open Mobile Maps), they show they can deliver user-friendly, secure, and scalable services. Their commitment to responsible digitalization, transparency, and privacy aligns with Swiss/EU data protection standards. Rooted in Zurich, they bring cultural alignment and reliability DACH buyers expect, while keeping teams lean and senior-led.
Bottom line: How to evaluate your next Swiss software partner and move forward with peace of mind
If one of the providers on this list caught your attention, here’s how to move forward:
Ask for case studies in your industry. It’s easy to say “we work with insurers”, but better to see how they solved compliance or data security in practice.
Check who will run your project. Are product owners based in Switzerland? Will you work directly with senior engineers or mainly with offshore teams?
Start small. Launch a pilot or MVP to test how the vendor handles ownership, iteration, and reporting before committing long term.
Use this checklist to judge real experience and collaboration style. Each company here brings a different strength, from sovereign cloud to citizen-facing apps to full-cycle development ownership. Start small, ask the tough questions, and you’ll quickly see which partner fits your business best.
And if our work at Modeso stood out to you, we’d be glad to talk. Otherwise, best of luck finding the right software partner!
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