Cheesecake Labs
Florianopolis, Brazil nearshore agency founded 2013 by team with Uber experience. 100+ Brazilian developers and designers delivered 300+ apps for Silicon Valley startups and Fortune 500s.
How much does Cheesecake Labs charge?
Cheesecake Labs lists $75–$125/hr with a $25K+ minimum. Confirm a live quote before you budget — these figures come from public materials reviewed 2026-09-18.
- Hourly rate
- $75–125
- Min project
- $25K+
- Team size
- 100-250
- Remote
- Yes
Compared with 107 listed agencies
Midpoint $100/hr vs directory median $125/hr — the middle third (42nd percentile, September 2026).
See how hourly rates become project totals in the cost guide.
Who is Cheesecake Labs a good fit for?
Founders' Uber experience brings Silicon Valley product thinking. Nearshore Brazil model provides timezone alignment with US. 300+ delivered apps with focus on startup and growth-stage companies.
Best for
US startups seeking nearshore development with timezone compatibility. Companies wanting Latin American talent with Silicon Valley methodology. Organizations needing staff augmentation with cultural alignment.
Tradeoffs
Brazil location may have less established reputation than Eastern European or Indian competitors. 100+ team size limits capacity for multiple large engagements. Nearshore rates higher than offshore alternatives.
About Cheesecake Labs
Cheesecake Labs was founded in 2013 in Florianopolis, Brazil by a group of professionals with experience at Uber and other global tech companies. Their team of 100+ skilled Brazilian developers and designers has delivered 300+ apps, originally focusing on mobile apps for fast-growing Silicon Valley startups based on their founders' experience. The company name came from early team rituals of relaxing with cheesecake while brainstorming. They specialize in nearshore software development and staff augmentation, combining Brazilian creativity and technical talent with timezone alignment to North American clients. Their emphasis on collaboration, ownership, and problem-solving defines their approach.
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Questions about Cheesecake Labs
- Does Cheesecake Labs work remotely?
- Cheesecake Labs is headquartered in Florianopolis, Brazil. Remote delivery is listed as available on this profile. Timezone overlap and communication cadence usually matter more than the office city.
- Who owns the code after hiring Cheesecake Labs?
- Full code ownership upon final payment. Work-for-hire agreement standard.
- How current is this Cheesecake Labs profile?
- Facts on this page were last reviewed 2026-09-18 from public materials. Rates and minimums can change — confirm a live quote on cheesecakelabs.com before you budget.
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