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Meta description: A 2026 guide to the top 10 IT outsourcing companies in Vietnam. Scale, stack, rates and target industries compared, plus what each firm is not a good fit for. Slug: /blogs/top-it-outsourcing-companies-in-vietnam Key takeaway The 10 IT outsourcing companies in Vietnam listed here are not interchangeable. They differ by scale, target market and domain depth, which means the right question is not which vendor ranks highest but which one is built for the kind of work you are bringing. IT outsourcing in Vietnam is no longer a price decision. The market has moved from supplying execution capacity to holding architectural ownership, so the useful comparison is specialisation rather than hourly rate. Most outsourcing failures are visible before the contract is signed. How a vendor communicates during evaluation, whether they question your brief and whether they will tell you an idea is infeasible, predict the engagement more reliably than any certification list. 10 best Vietnam IT outsourcing companies of 2026 If you're reading this, you've probably already decided Vietnam is worth a look, and now you're staring at a list of names that all sound remarkably similar. That's actually a hard part. Vietnam has more than 9,700 IT service providers, and nearly every one of them will tell you the same thing about senior talent, agile delivery and 50 to 70% cost savings. This guide takes a different approach. It covers top 10 IT outsourcing firms in Vietnam with verifiable numbers behind each one: headcount, core stack, rate range, target industry, the type of client they serve well and the type they don't. That last part is where the red flags usually show up, and it's what saves you the most time, because ruling a firm out early is worth as much as shortlisting it. If you're short on time, the comparison table is the fastest place to start. Selection methodology We reviewed more than 100 IT services providers across Vietnam and the wider region before narrowing the list. Our focus was on firms capable of handling large, complex projects, working across multiple industries and technology stacks, and scaling development teams at short period. Sources included Clutch, GoodFirms, published market research, internal delivery reports, and each company's own portfolio, website, and LinkedIn presence. Three criteria decided the final list of top IT outsourcing companies in Vietnam: An in-house team of 300+ engineers: Midsize and large firms give clients faster access to talent, which shortens the gap between contract and kickoff. Companies at this scale also tend to have delivery processes that have already been tested and refined. At least 10 years in the market: A decade of operation is enough time to show whether a vendor keeps pace with new technology or falls behind it. It also separates established vendors from those still in their first growth cycle. A portfolio of delivered projects across multiple industries: Domain range indicates a vendor can adapt to unfamiliar business contexts, and a long delivery record indicates they finish what they start. Software outsourcing companies in Vietnam comparison Company Scale Core stack Target industry Rate range Notable clients Best for VNEXT SOFTWARE 550+ employees with 4 offices; serving 12+ Asian countries; founded in 2008 Enterprise systems (ERP/ SAP/CRM), Offshore IT outsourcing, Legacy modernization, AI & Blockchain Retail & Ecommerce, Manufacturing, Healthcare, DX & Enterprises solutions $25 - $49 / hr Fujitsu, Toshiba, Hoyo Japanese enterprise and SMEs / mid-market. FPT Software 33,000+ employees; 30+ countries; USD 1.34B revenue (2025) Mobility & cloud services, Digital transformation, AI-first solutions, Embedded & Automotive Aviation, Automotive, Fintech, Healthcare, Logistics, Manufacturing, Utilities N/A Public sectors, Chelsea FC - UK, Boeing, Deutchbank, Microsoft, Sony, Panasonic, Hitachi, NTT Large enterprise / Fortune 500. CMC Global ~ 6,000 employees; 30+ countries coverage IT system operation & maintenance, Digital consulting, BPO, Professional cloud services Banking, Telecom, Industrial manufacturing N/A Samsung SDS, Microsoft, Honda, Bosch, Mercedes-Benz Mid-to-large enterprise, esp. Japanese/Korean corporates buying DX + cloud NashTech ~2,000 engineers across 15 countries; Hanoi office since 2000 Custom software development (.NET/Microsoft), BPO, Managed services & advisory Insurance, Retail and consumer, Logistics, Education, SaaS $50 - $99 / hr VietinBank, Markerstudy Distribution, Hays Travel, SLR Consulting, and Atlanta Large enterprise, UK/AU-headquartered TMA Solutions 4,000 engineer; clients in 30 countries; founded in 1997 Telecom software (5G, IoT), Cloud computing, Data analytics & AI/ML, Smart devices Telecom, Finance & insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Logistics < $25 / hr Avaya (10+ năm), Ribbon Communications, TechMatrix Enterprise & telecom OEMs/vendors KMS Technology 1,100+ employees across Vietnam, US, Mexico, Poland; founded in 2009 Offshore product development, Independent software testing / QA, data & AI-native engineering Healthcare, BFSI N/A BMW, Continental, Hertz, JABIL, Katalon, US software product companies (ISVs) & scale-ups SotaTek 1,300+ employees, serving 25 countries; founded 2015 Blockchain development, AI & Machine learning, Web/app development BFSI, Automotiv, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Retail, Education $25 - $49 / hr LG, KlayTN, Sui Foundation, APTOS Foundation, Doosan Startups & SMEs, esp. Web3/crypto and Korean/Japanese mid-market Savvycom 700+ professionals; founded in 2009 Web & mobile app development, Cloud & managed services, AI-enabled platforms BFSI, Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing, Retail $25 - $49 / hr Jio Health, KG ICT SMEs & fast-growing firms NTQ Solution 1,500+ staffs; focusing on Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Europe, US Offshore development center, AI-native products, BPO BFSI, Manufacturing & Automation, Logistics, Healthcare, HRTech N/A SB Technology, TIS Inc., Amorepacific Mid-market to enterprise in Japan/Korea building a dedicated ODC VTI 1,800+ staff, focusing on Japan, ASEAN and South Korea AI & IoT Solutions, IT Service Management, Core System & Application Development, Business Automation (Low-code, RPA), Retail & Ecommerce, Manufacturing, Automotive, Fintech N/A Fujitsu, Hitachi, Honda, GS Retail SMEs to enterprise in Japan/Korea and wider Asian market VNEXT SOFTWARE VNEXT SOFTWARE is one of the long-standing IT outsourcing partners in Vietnam, headquartered in Hanoi with 3 representative offices in Da Nang, Tokyo, and Fukuoka (Japan). In the market since 2008, the company has built a team of 550+ specialists serving clients across 12+ Asian countries, delivering more than 800 projects for over 400 clients. VNEXT has built durable relationships with major Japanese enterprises such as Fujitsu, Toshiba, and Hoyo, alongside SME and mid-market clients across Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and wider APAC. Two decades of serving mostly Japanese clients have shaped how the firm delivers, with rigorous process, proven know-how, thorough documentation, and clear quality gates applied at a scale that suits growing businesses as readily as large enterprises. Working culture reflects the same influence, from hou-ren-sou reporting habits and kaizen discipline to Japanese-speaking BrSE and comtor teams who close the language and expectation gap on every engagement. The company's expertise focuses on enterprise systems and automation (ERP, SAP, CRM, RPA), backed by SAP and Salesforce partnerships; offshore development and legacy modernization; AI, machine learning, and blockchain; and cloud and DevOps as an AWS Consulting Partner. These capabilities reach across manufacturing, retail and e-commerce, healthcare, finance and fintech, and logistics, with AI-augmented delivery throughout. Credentials include ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISTQB Gold Partnership, CMMI-DEV Level 3, and five consecutive years among Vietnam's Top 10 ICT Companies (2018 to 2022). CTA BOX FPT Software Among Vietnam software outsourcing vendors, FPT Software is the largest software company in the country and displays a strong reputation in both global and local markets. Founded in 1999 as a subsidiary of FPT Corporation, the company reported USD 1.34 billion in revenue in 2025 and employs over 33,000 people across 30+ countries, making it the first Vietnamese technology business to pass $1 billion in global IT services. The company has partnered with more than 1,100 clients worldwide, over 130 of them Fortune Global 500. Most of their clients come from the aviation, automotive, banking, healthcare, and manufacturing industries, and the work centres on AI-first products, embedded and automotive systems, and DX solutions. One of their notable strengths is AI-first delivery, where an AI-augmented workforce speeds up development without giving up quality. They pay attention to every little detail, prioritising functionality and security at the same time, holding CMMI Level 5 and ISO 27001 certification along the way. This dedication helped them work with huge names like Microsoft, Sony, Panasonic, Hitachi, NTT, and many more. CMC global CMC Global is one of the IT outsourcing companies in Vietnam that helps large regulated enterprises run and modernise the backbone business technology systems. Launched in March 2017 as the international arm of CMC Corporation, a technology conglomerate operating since 1993, CMC Global serves clients across 30+ countries with roughly 6,000 employees. Through IT system operation and maintenance, digital consulting, BPO, and professional cloud services, CMC Global covers the full lifecycle while banking, telecom, and industrial manufacturing account for most of the client base. Unlike vendors built around fast-moving product teams, the company leads with enterprise-grade project governance, which suits clients working under regulatory oversight. This focus has shaped an expansion strategy centred on Japan and APAC, built through partnerships with international corporates and government bodies, and has earned the company work with Samsung SDS, Microsoft, Honda, Bosch, and Mercedes-Benz. NashTech NashTech is a UK-headquartered software development company operating in Vietnam with roughly 2,000 engineers across 15 countries, serving enterprises that need delivery discipline rather than the lowest hourly rate. For large organisations looking for a long-term technology partner with a Western parent and Asian delivery economics, NashTech is a reliable choice. Since opening its Hanoi office in 2000, the team has covered the full delivery cycle, from custom software development on .NET and Microsoft stacks to system modernisation, software testing, cloud, AI and machine learning, data engineering, and business process solutions including large-scale data transactions and document digitisation. Their work spans insurance, retail and consumer, logistics, education, and SaaS, with clients including VietinBank, Markerstudy Distribution, Hays Travel, SLR Consulting, and Atlanta. What sets NashTech apart is 25+ years of industry experience paired with recognition that holds up externally, ranked in the top 100 global outsourcing firms on the OA500 index and repeatedly named a Top 10 ICT company in Vietnam. Rates sit in the $50 to $99 per hour band, positioning the firm above mid-tier Vietnamese vendors but below Western onshore alternatives. TMA Solutions TMA Solutions has operated longer than almost any other Vietnam outsourcing company. Founded in 1997 in Ho Chi Minh City, the firm now runs nearly 4,000 engineers and serves clients across 30 countries. Nearly three decades in the market, which few competitors in the region can claim. The company’s service range is broad, covering custom software, software testing, telecom systems, and enterprise IT managed services. What draws buyers in is the depth behind it. TMA runs 10 specialised R&D centres across AI, IoT, fintech, 5G, and telecom, so clients get domain engineers rather than generalists. The client base skews toward North America, Australia, and Europe, with telecom and financial services the strongest suits. Predictable delivery is what keeps clients on multi-year engagements. The structure behind it comes at a cost, in both pivot speed and hourly rate, so teams building fast-moving products should look for other vendors. In contrast, enterprises running long programmes get exactly what they need. KMS Technology Across Vietnam, the US, Mexico, and Poland, KMS Technology gathers 1,100+ specialists as a software outsourcing company built around product engineering. Founded in 2009, the team has built its reputation on offshore product development, independent software testing and QA, and data and AI-native engineering for clients in healthcare, BFSI, and the wider software product sector. KMS supports companies through every stage of the product lifecycle, from architecture and build to test automation and scale. What separates the firm from most regional vendors is product DNA earned the hard way: KMS has launched its own software companies, including Katalon, Kobiton, and QASymphony, which gives its engineers a builder's perspective rather than a contractor's. That depth draws clients like BMW, Continental, Hertz, and JABIL. US software product companies and scale-ups make up most of their work. SotaTek SotaTek is a proven software development company in Vietnam that offers blockchain and AI solutions specifically. Whether the project is Web3 infrastructure, an AI/ML product, or a platform combining both, the team helps clients select the right stack and explains the trade-offs behind the choice. The firm covers the full build cycle, from MVP to large-scale platform. Founded in 2015 in Hanoi, SotaTek now runs 1,300+ IT consultants and developers serving banking and finance, media & entertainment, education, gaming, and healthcare, with clients across Asia, Europe, and North America. The positioning suits startups and growth-stage companies undergoing digital transformation. Savvycom Rooted in Hanoi, Savvycom was founded in 2009 with a focus on custom software development services for global clients. Since then, the company has grown into an AI-driven delivery partner with 700+ professionals and 7 offices across Vietnam, the US and the APAC region. Their service offering’s strengths lie in web and mobile app development, cloud and managed services, and AI-enabled platforms, backed by 50+ ready-to-deploy AI solutions and a dedicated Chief AI Officer. Savvycom is recognized as a Top 10 Digital Tech Company in Vietnam for 2 consecutive years in 2023 and 2024. For SMEs, fast-growing firms, and enterprises across BFSI, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing looking for an IT outsourcing provider in Vietnam with a long-established presence, Savvycom is a partner of choice. NTQ Solution Headquartered in Hanoi, NTQ Solution is a Vietnam-headquartered company specializing in setting up an Offshore Development Center (ODC), with branches in Japan, Korea, Germany, Hong Kong, and the US. Founded in 2011, NTQ provides extensive technical knowledge for scalable digital product engineering, backed by 1,500+ employees and a strong R&D focus. Its team of experts supports clients across 20+ countries to transform digitally faster, with 760+ projects delivered for 350+ enterprises to date. NTQ integrates AI and machine learning into its work, with particular depth in NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics, alongside IoT, big data, cloud, VR/AR, and low-code. A track record of 350+ enterprise clients, a balance of size and agility that larger vendors struggle to match, and Vietnamese cost advantages make NTQ a practical choice for startups and mid-market buyers. VTI VTI is an IT outsourcing provider in Vietnam focused on domain consulting solutions that bridge business vision and technical execution, delivered through 8 strategic offices across Asia. They offer digital transformation consulting, Odoo ERP implementation, custom software development, managed IT services, and domain-specific AI solutions, backed by 1,800+ employees. With a portfolio spanning retail, manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, and BFSI, VTI supports enterprises at different stages of their DX journey, holding Privacy Mark, ISO 27001, and CMMI Level 3 certification alongside AWS, Microsoft, Odoo, and Salesforce partnerships. VTI represents providers combining domain-specific market knowledge with practical delivery capability, though scale and presence outside Asia remain limited. IT Outsourcing in Vietnam: The 2026 Landscape What government policy means for your project? Vietnam has become a low-risk IT outsourcing destination across Asia and beyond, backed by deliberate government policy. Vietnam's push on digital transformation is not rhetorical, and two documents set the terms. Resolution 57 targets a top 3 position in ASEAN and top 50 globally for digital competitiveness by 2030, while Decision 982, signed in June 2026, carries the concrete numbers: at least 5,000 Vietnamese tech firms with international revenue by 2030, up from roughly 2,100 today, and 55B dollars in annual export revenue. The implication for a buyer is narrow but real, since Vietnam treats software export as industrial policy rather than as a by-product, which means sustained investment in engineering education, infrastructure, and vendor capability. On a three-year contract, the talent pipeline and vendor base behind your team are more likely to deepen than thin. Vietnam's technology ecosystem - From delivery arm to engineering partner Most clients still picture Vietnam as a "low-cost option," a framing that was accurate around 2015 but no longer describes the market. Beyond a delivery arm for well-specified work, the country now possesses an engineering base that carries architectural decisions, absorbs shifting requirements, and holds senior talent through multi-year builds. The numbers behind that shift are worth knowing. Vietnam had roughly 46,000 tech companies in 2020, about 1,200 of which worked with clients abroad, and by the end of 2025 it had close to 80,000 companies and more than 2,100 serving international clients, drawing on a talent pool of around 560,000 engineers. Firms here now run data centres and develop cloud and AI platforms, and a few have entered the global semiconductor supply chain, while FPT, Viettel and CMC bid for engagements that would have gone to Bangalore or Kraków ten years ago. The practical consequence is that the criteria for choosing an IT outsourcing vendor need a different approach, since you are no longer choosing between vendors on price but between firms that have specialised in genuinely different directions. How to evaluate and choose the right IT outsourcing partner? Most outsourcing problems are visible before the contract is signed, if you know what to look for. Here are 5 points we recommend you review Technical expertise and domain knowledge Nearly every vendor works with the same stacks, so the tech list on their website won't help you much. What matters is whether they've delivered in your industry, where the hard parts are usually regulatory, not technical. Ask what they've built in your domain and what went wrong on those projects. This help you gain the general idea about how much they know and understand your industry. How they communicate before the contract Sales calls show you more than technical skill, because the way a vendor talks to you now is close to the way they will talk to you in the next few months or even years. Notice how fast they reply, how clearly they explain a trade-off in simple terms instead of jargon, and how often they question your brief. A vendor who agrees with everything has probably not read it carefully, and that is not enthusiasm but a lack of interest. Cultural fit Time zones and language receive most of the attention in IT outsourcing discussions, so you should ask them about these topics first. Besides, the more important question is whether the team tells you about problems early or waits until the problem becomes impossible to ignore, and whether "yes" means real agreement or simple politeness. A good way to find out is to ask how they handle a situation where they disagree with a client, because the answer tells you far more than any process document will. Security, compliance, and governance A single data breach costs more than most projects, so this area deserves careful attention. Look for relevant certifications, written security processes, and a clear answer about where your data is stored and who has access to it. The same standard applies to the way they manage projects, so ask which methodology they use, how often they report progress, and what happens when a milestone is late, because specific answers show that a process exists while vague answers usually show that it does not. Looking for a partner, not only a vendor The clearest sign is a vendor willing to tell you that an idea is infeasible. A supplier builds the task list exactly as written, while a partner reads the list first, explains what concerns them, and then builds. Across an engagement that lasts several years, that willingness to disagree is usually worth more than a lower hourly rate. "When choosing a software development outsourcing partner, technical skill is only the starting point. Look further for a team that takes time to understand your business goals, and for a track record you can verify with their existing clients. Pay attention to how they communicate, and how they respond when your needs change, because that is where the long-term relationship is built." Trung Nguyen - Technical Lead of Software Delivery Scaling your business with professional IT Outsourcing services Vietnam has moved past the point where cost was the only reason to look here. The 10 companies in the list operate at different scales and serve different kinds of clients, so the useful question is not which one ranks highest, but which one fits your needs. Use the 5 checks when you shortlist to find the right one. Among the providers of IT outsourcing services in Vietnam, VNEXT SOFTWARE occupies a specific place. Nearly two decades of building for Japanese and Asian enterprises left the company with delivery habits that many vendors describe, but few practise: problems get raised early, requirements get questioned upfront, and engineers stay long enough to know your system. For companies building an offshore team, modernizing a legacy system, or bringing AI into an existing workflow, that combination gives you the speed of a mid-size partner and the discipline of a much larger one. Vietnam supplies the talent and the stability and VNEXT SOFTWARE provides the judgement that turns both into a working solution. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Why should you outsource to Vietnam? Vietnam offers a talent pool of around 560,000 engineers across more than 2,100 firms working with international clients, with rates that sit below Western markets and a UTC+7 timezone that overlaps with Asia, Europe and Australia. The stronger argument in 2026 is depth rather than price, since Vietnamese firms now handle architecture, AI platforms and multi-year product ownership rather than only well-specified execution work. The country also ranks in the top 6 globally on the Kearney Global Services Location Index. How much does IT outsourcing in Vietnam cost? Vietnamese developer rates run roughly 20- 50 USD per hour depending on seniority and vendor tier, against 80 - 150 USD for comparable US engineers. Published ranges vary widely because guides mix freelancer and agency rates, junior and senior levels, and sticker versus fully loaded costs. Ask any vendor which of those they are quoting before comparing. Rate is also the wrong number to optimise, since management overhead, rework and ramp-up usually decide whether an engagement lands on budget. How can I ensure effective communication with an outsourcing partner? Effective communication in IT outsourcing depends on structure rather than on language testing. Agree on a single escalation path, a named point of contact and a fixed overlap window before the contract is signed, then test all three during a paid pilot rather than during a sales call. 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How a vendor communicates during evaluation, whether they question your brief and whether they will tell you an idea is infeasible, predict the engagement more reliably than any certification list. 10 best Vietnam IT outsourcing companies of 2026 If you're reading this, you've probably already decided Vietnam is worth a look, and now you're staring at a list of names that all sound remarkably similar. That's actually a hard part. Vietnam has more than 9,700 IT service providers, and nearly every one of them will tell you the same thing about senior talent, agile delivery and 50 to 70% cost savings. This guide takes a different approach. It covers top 10 IT outsourcing firms in Vietnam with verifiable numbers behind each one: headcount, core stack, rate range, target industry, the type of client they serve well and the type they don't. That last part is where the red flags usually show up, and it's what saves you the most time, because ruling a firm out early is worth as much as shortlisting it. If you're short on time, the comparison table is the fastest place to start. Selection methodology We reviewed more than 100 IT services providers across Vietnam and the wider region before narrowing the list. Our focus was on firms capable of handling large, complex projects, working across multiple industries and technology stacks, and scaling development teams at short period. Sources included Clutch, GoodFirms, published market research, internal delivery reports, and each company's own portfolio, website, and LinkedIn presence. Three criteria decided the final list of top IT outsourcing companies in Vietnam: An in-house team of 300+ engineers: Midsize and large firms give clients faster access to talent, which shortens the gap between contract and kickoff. Companies at this scale also tend to have delivery processes that have already been tested and refined. At least 10 years in the market: A decade of operation is enough time to show whether a vendor keeps pace with new technology or falls behind it. It also separates established vendors from those still in their first growth cycle. A portfolio of delivered projects across multiple industries: Domain range indicates a vendor can adapt to unfamiliar business contexts, and a long delivery record indicates they finish what they start. Software outsourcing companies in Vietnam comparison Company Scale Core stack Target industry Rate range Notable clients Best for VNEXT SOFTWARE 550+ employees with 4 offices; serving 12+ Asian countries; founded in 2008 Enterprise systems (ERP/ SAP/CRM), Offshore IT outsourcing, Legacy modernization, AI & Blockchain Retail & Ecommerce, Manufacturing, Healthcare, DX & Enterprises solutions $25 - $49 / hr Fujitsu, Toshiba, Hoyo Japanese enterprise and SMEs / mid-market. FPT Software 33,000+ employees; 30+ countries; USD 1.34B revenue (2025) Mobility & cloud services, Digital transformation, AI-first solutions, Embedded & Automotive Aviation, Automotive, Fintech, Healthcare, Logistics, Manufacturing, Utilities N/A Public sectors, Chelsea FC - UK, Boeing, Deutchbank, Microsoft, Sony, Panasonic, Hitachi, NTT Large enterprise / Fortune 500. CMC Global ~ 6,000 employees; 30+ countries coverage IT system operation & maintenance, Digital consulting, BPO, Professional cloud services Banking, Telecom, Industrial manufacturing N/A Samsung SDS, Microsoft, Honda, Bosch, Mercedes-Benz Mid-to-large enterprise, esp. Japanese/Korean corporates buying DX + cloud NashTech ~2,000 engineers across 15 countries; Hanoi office since 2000 Custom software development (.NET/Microsoft), BPO, Managed services & advisory Insurance, Retail and consumer, Logistics, Education, SaaS $50 - $99 / hr VietinBank, Markerstudy Distribution, Hays Travel, SLR Consulting, and Atlanta Large enterprise, UK/AU-headquartered TMA Solutions 4,000 engineer; clients in 30 countries; founded in 1997 Telecom software (5G, IoT), Cloud computing, Data analytics & AI/ML, Smart devices Telecom, Finance & insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Logistics < $25 / hr Avaya (10+ năm), Ribbon Communications, TechMatrix Enterprise & telecom OEMs/vendors KMS Technology 1,100+ employees across Vietnam, US, Mexico, Poland; founded in 2009 Offshore product development, Independent software testing / QA, data & AI-native engineering Healthcare, BFSI N/A BMW, Continental, Hertz, JABIL, Katalon, US software product companies (ISVs) & scale-ups SotaTek 1,300+ employees, serving 25 countries; founded 2015 Blockchain development, AI & Machine learning, Web/app development BFSI, Automotiv, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Retail, Education $25 - $49 / hr LG, KlayTN, Sui Foundation, APTOS Foundation, Doosan Startups & SMEs, esp. Web3/crypto and Korean/Japanese mid-market Savvycom 700+ professionals; founded in 2009 Web & mobile app development, Cloud & managed services, AI-enabled platforms BFSI, Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing, Retail $25 - $49 / hr Jio Health, KG ICT SMEs & fast-growing firms NTQ Solution 1,500+ staffs; focusing on Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Europe, US Offshore development center, AI-native products, BPO BFSI, Manufacturing & Automation, Logistics, Healthcare, HRTech N/A SB Technology, TIS Inc., Amorepacific Mid-market to enterprise in Japan/Korea building a dedicated ODC VTI 1,800+ staff, focusing on Japan, ASEAN and South Korea AI & IoT Solutions, IT Service Management, Core System & Application Development, Business Automation (Low-code, RPA), Retail & Ecommerce, Manufacturing, Automotive, Fintech N/A Fujitsu, Hitachi, Honda, GS Retail SMEs to enterprise in Japan/Korea and wider Asian market VNEXT SOFTWARE VNEXT SOFTWARE is one of the long-standing IT outsourcing partners in Vietnam, headquartered in Hanoi with 3 representative offices in Da Nang, Tokyo, and Fukuoka (Japan). In the market since 2008, the company has built a team of 550+ specialists serving clients across 12+ Asian countries, delivering more than 800 projects for over 400 clients. VNEXT has built durable relationships with major Japanese enterprises such as Fujitsu, Toshiba, and Hoyo, alongside SME and mid-market clients across Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and wider APAC. Two decades of serving mostly Japanese clients have shaped how the firm delivers, with rigorous process, proven know-how, thorough documentation, and clear quality gates applied at a scale that suits growing businesses as readily as large enterprises. Working culture reflects the same influence, from hou-ren-sou reporting habits and kaizen discipline to Japanese-speaking BrSE and comtor teams who close the language and expectation gap on every engagement. The company's expertise focuses on enterprise systems and automation (ERP, SAP, CRM, RPA), backed by SAP and Salesforce partnerships; offshore development and legacy modernization; AI, machine learning, and blockchain; and cloud and DevOps as an AWS Consulting Partner. These capabilities reach across manufacturing, retail and e-commerce, healthcare, finance and fintech, and logistics, with AI-augmented delivery throughout. Credentials include ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISTQB Gold Partnership, CMMI-DEV Level 3, and five consecutive years among Vietnam's Top 10 ICT Companies (2018 to 2022). CTA BOX FPT Software Among Vietnam software outsourcing vendors, FPT Software is the largest software company in the country and displays a strong reputation in both global and local markets. Founded in 1999 as a subsidiary of FPT Corporation, the company reported USD 1.34 billion in revenue in 2025 and employs over 33,000 people across 30+ countries, making it the first Vietnamese technology business to pass $1 billion in global IT services. The company has partnered with more than 1,100 clients worldwide, over 130 of them Fortune Global 500. Most of their clients come from the aviation, automotive, banking, healthcare, and manufacturing industries, and the work centres on AI-first products, embedded and automotive systems, and DX solutions. One of their notable strengths is AI-first delivery, where an AI-augmented workforce speeds up development without giving up quality. They pay attention to every little detail, prioritising functionality and security at the same time, holding CMMI Level 5 and ISO 27001 certification along the way. This dedication helped them work with huge names like Microsoft, Sony, Panasonic, Hitachi, NTT, and many more. CMC global CMC Global is one of the IT outsourcing companies in Vietnam that helps large regulated enterprises run and modernise the backbone business technology systems. Launched in March 2017 as the international arm of CMC Corporation, a technology conglomerate operating since 1993, CMC Global serves clients across 30+ countries with roughly 6,000 employees. Through IT system operation and maintenance, digital consulting, BPO, and professional cloud services, CMC Global covers the full lifecycle while banking, telecom, and industrial manufacturing account for most of the client base. Unlike vendors built around fast-moving product teams, the company leads with enterprise-grade project governance, which suits clients working under regulatory oversight. This focus has shaped an expansion strategy centred on Japan and APAC, built through partnerships with international corporates and government bodies, and has earned the company work with Samsung SDS, Microsoft, Honda, Bosch, and Mercedes-Benz. NashTech NashTech is a UK-headquartered software development company operating in Vietnam with roughly 2,000 engineers across 15 countries, serving enterprises that need delivery discipline rather than the lowest hourly rate. For large organisations looking for a long-term technology partner with a Western parent and Asian delivery economics, NashTech is a reliable choice. Since opening its Hanoi office in 2000, the team has covered the full delivery cycle, from custom software development on .NET and Microsoft stacks to system modernisation, software testing, cloud, AI and machine learning, data engineering, and business process solutions including large-scale data transactions and document digitisation. Their work spans insurance, retail and consumer, logistics, education, and SaaS, with clients including VietinBank, Markerstudy Distribution, Hays Travel, SLR Consulting, and Atlanta. What sets NashTech apart is 25+ years of industry experience paired with recognition that holds up externally, ranked in the top 100 global outsourcing firms on the OA500 index and repeatedly named a Top 10 ICT company in Vietnam. Rates sit in the $50 to $99 per hour band, positioning the firm above mid-tier Vietnamese vendors but below Western onshore alternatives. TMA Solutions TMA Solutions has operated longer than almost any other Vietnam outsourcing company. Founded in 1997 in Ho Chi Minh City, the firm now runs nearly 4,000 engineers and serves clients across 30 countries. Nearly three decades in the market, which few competitors in the region can claim. The company’s service range is broad, covering custom software, software testing, telecom systems, and enterprise IT managed services. What draws buyers in is the depth behind it. TMA runs 10 specialised R&D centres across AI, IoT, fintech, 5G, and telecom, so clients get domain engineers rather than generalists. The client base skews toward North America, Australia, and Europe, with telecom and financial services the strongest suits. Predictable delivery is what keeps clients on multi-year engagements. The structure behind it comes at a cost, in both pivot speed and hourly rate, so teams building fast-moving products should look for other vendors. In contrast, enterprises running long programmes get exactly what they need. [[CTA_BANNER text="Want to choose VNEXT as your IT outsourcing vendor?" bold="Let us help" btn="Talk to us"]] KMS Technology Across Vietnam, the US, Mexico, and Poland, KMS Technology gathers 1,100+ specialists as a software outsourcing company built around product engineering. Founded in 2009, the team has built its reputation on offshore product development, independent software testing and QA, and data and AI-native engineering for clients in healthcare, BFSI, and the wider software product sector. KMS supports companies through every stage of the product lifecycle, from architecture and build to test automation and scale. What separates the firm from most regional vendors is product DNA earned the hard way: KMS has launched its own software companies, including Katalon, Kobiton, and QASymphony, which gives its engineers a builder's perspective rather than a contractor's. That depth draws clients like BMW, Continental, Hertz, and JABIL. US software product companies and scale-ups make up most of their work. SotaTek SotaTek is a proven software development company in Vietnam that offers blockchain and AI solutions specifically. Whether the project is Web3 infrastructure, an AI/ML product, or a platform combining both, the team helps clients select the right stack and explains the trade-offs behind the choice. The firm covers the full build cycle, from MVP to large-scale platform. Founded in 2015 in Hanoi, SotaTek now runs 1,300+ IT consultants and developers serving banking and finance, media & entertainment, education, gaming, and healthcare, with clients across Asia, Europe, and North America. The positioning suits startups and growth-stage companies undergoing digital transformation. Savvycom Rooted in Hanoi, Savvycom was founded in 2009 with a focus on custom software development services for global clients. Since then, the company has grown into an AI-driven delivery partner with 700+ professionals and 7 offices across Vietnam, the US and the APAC region. Their service offering’s strengths lie in web and mobile app development, cloud and managed services, and AI-enabled platforms, backed by 50+ ready-to-deploy AI solutions and a dedicated Chief AI Officer. Savvycom is recognized as a Top 10 Digital Tech Company in Vietnam for 2 consecutive years in 2023 and 2024. For SMEs, fast-growing firms, and enterprises across BFSI, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing looking for an IT outsourcing provider in Vietnam with a long-established presence, Savvycom is a partner of choice. NTQ Solution Headquartered in Hanoi, NTQ Solution is a Vietnam-headquartered company specializing in setting up an Offshore Development Center (ODC), with branches in Japan, Korea, Germany, Hong Kong, and the US. Founded in 2011, NTQ provides extensive technical knowledge for scalable digital product engineering, backed by 1,500+ employees and a strong R&D focus. Its team of experts supports clients across 20+ countries to transform digitally faster, with 760+ projects delivered for 350+ enterprises to date. NTQ integrates AI and machine learning into its work, with particular depth in NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics, alongside IoT, big data, cloud, VR/AR, and low-code. A track record of 350+ enterprise clients, a balance of size and agility that larger vendors struggle to match, and Vietnamese cost advantages make NTQ a practical choice for startups and mid-market buyers. VTI VTI is an IT outsourcing provider in Vietnam focused on domain consulting solutions that bridge business vision and technical execution, delivered through 8 strategic offices across Asia. They offer digital transformation consulting, Odoo ERP implementation, custom software development, managed IT services, and domain-specific AI solutions, backed by 1,800+ employees. With a portfolio spanning retail, manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, and BFSI, VTI supports enterprises at different stages of their DX journey, holding Privacy Mark, ISO 27001, and CMMI Level 3 certification alongside AWS, Microsoft, Odoo, and Salesforce partnerships. VTI represents providers combining domain-specific market knowledge with practical delivery capability, though scale and presence outside Asia remain limited. IT Outsourcing in Vietnam: The 2026 Landscape What government policy means for your project? Vietnam has become a low-risk IT outsourcing destination across Asia and beyond, backed by deliberate government policy. Vietnam's push on digital transformation is not rhetorical, and two documents set the terms. Resolution 57 targets a top 3 position in ASEAN and top 50 globally for digital competitiveness by 2030, while Decision 982, signed in June 2026, carries the concrete numbers: at least 5,000 Vietnamese tech firms with international revenue by 2030, up from roughly 2,100 today, and 55B dollars in annual export revenue. The implication for a buyer is narrow but real, since Vietnam treats software export as industrial policy rather than as a by-product, which means sustained investment in engineering education, infrastructure, and vendor capability. On a three-year contract, the talent pipeline and vendor base behind your team are more likely to deepen than thin. Vietnam's technology ecosystem - From delivery arm to engineering partner Most clients still picture Vietnam as a "low-cost option," a framing that was accurate around 2015 but no longer describes the market. Beyond a delivery arm for well-specified work, the country now possesses an engineering base that carries architectural decisions, absorbs shifting requirements, and holds senior talent through multi-year builds. The numbers behind that shift are worth knowing. Vietnam had roughly 46,000 tech companies in 2020, about 1,200 of which worked with clients abroad, and by the end of 2025 it had close to 80,000 companies and more than 2,100 serving international clients, drawing on a talent pool of around 560,000 engineers. Firms here now run data centres and develop cloud and AI platforms, and a few have entered the global semiconductor supply chain, while FPT, Viettel and CMC bid for engagements that would have gone to Bangalore or Kraków ten years ago. The practical consequence is that the criteria for choosing an IT outsourcing vendor need a different approach, since you are no longer choosing between vendors on price but between firms that have specialised in genuinely different directions. How to evaluate and choose the right IT outsourcing partner? Most outsourcing problems are visible before the contract is signed, if you know what to look for. Here are 5 points we recommend you review Technical expertise and domain knowledge Nearly every vendor works with the same stacks, so the tech list on their website won't help you much. What matters is whether they've delivered in your industry, where the hard parts are usually regulatory, not technical. Ask what they've built in your domain and what went wrong on those projects. This help you gain the general idea about how much they know and understand your industry. How they communicate before the contract Sales calls show you more than technical skill, because the way a vendor talks to you now is close to the way they will talk to you in the next few months or even years. Notice how fast they reply, how clearly they explain a trade-off in simple terms instead of jargon, and how often they question your brief. A vendor who agrees with everything has probably not read it carefully, and that is not enthusiasm but a lack of interest. Cultural fit Time zones and language receive most of the attention in IT outsourcing discussions, so you should ask them about these topics first. Besides, the more important question is whether the team tells you about problems early or waits until the problem becomes impossible to ignore, and whether "yes" means real agreement or simple politeness. A good way to find out is to ask how they handle a situation where they disagree with a client, because the answer tells you far more than any process document will. Security, compliance, and governance A single data breach costs more than most projects, so this area deserves careful attention. Look for relevant certifications, written security processes, and a clear answer about where your data is stored and who has access to it. The same standard applies to the way they manage projects, so ask which methodology they use, how often they report progress, and what happens when a milestone is late, because specific answers show that a process exists while vague answers usually show that it does not. Looking for a partner, not only a vendor The clearest sign is a vendor willing to tell you that an idea is infeasible. A supplier builds the task list exactly as written, while a partner reads the list first, explains what concerns them, and then builds. Across an engagement that lasts several years, that willingness to disagree is usually worth more than a lower hourly rate. "When choosing a software development outsourcing partner, technical skill is only the starting point. Look further for a team that takes time to understand your business goals, and for a track record you can verify with their existing clients. Pay attention to how they communicate, and how they respond when your needs change, because that is where the long-term relationship is built." Trung Nguyen - Technical Lead of Software Delivery Scaling your business with professional IT Outsourcing services Vietnam has moved past the point where cost was the only reason to look here. The 10 companies in the list operate at different scales and serve different kinds of clients, so the useful question is not which one ranks highest, but which one fits your needs. Use the 5 checks when you shortlist to find the right one. Among the providers of IT outsourcing services in Vietnam, VNEXT SOFTWARE occupies a specific place. Nearly two decades of building for Japanese and Asian enterprises left the company with delivery habits that many vendors describe, but few practise: problems get raised early, requirements get questioned upfront, and engineers stay long enough to know your system. For companies building an offshore team, modernizing a legacy system, or bringing AI into an existing workflow, that combination gives you the speed of a mid-size partner and the discipline of a much larger one. Vietnam supplies the talent and the stability and VNEXT SOFTWARE provides the judgement that turns both into a working solution. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Why should you outsource to Vietnam? Vietnam offers a talent pool of around 560,000 engineers across more than 2,100 firms working with international clients, with rates that sit below Western markets and a UTC+7 timezone that overlaps with Asia, Europe and Australia. The stronger argument in 2026 is depth rather than price, since Vietnamese firms now handle architecture, AI platforms and multi-year product ownership rather than only well-specified execution work. The country also ranks in the top 6 globally on the Kearney Global Services Location Index. How much does IT outsourcing in Vietnam cost? Vietnamese developer rates run roughly 20- 50 USD per hour depending on seniority and vendor tier, against 80 - 150 USD for comparable US engineers. Published ranges vary widely because guides mix freelancer and agency rates, junior and senior levels, and sticker versus fully loaded costs. Ask any vendor which of those they are quoting before comparing. Rate is also the wrong number to optimise, since management overhead, rework and ramp-up usually decide whether an engagement lands on budget. How can I ensure effective communication with an outsourcing partner? Effective communication in IT outsourcing depends on structure rather than on language testing. Agree on a single escalation path, a named point of contact and a fixed overlap window before the contract is signed, then test all three during a paid pilot rather than during a sales call. English proficiency varies more between individual engineers than between vendors, so ask to meet the specific people who will be on your team rather than the account manager who runs the pitch.
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