Kambda
San José, Costa Rica nearshore software agency founded in 2012. 40+ team delivers custom web, mobile, and React Native development for US clients with full US business-hour overlap and English-fluent engineers.
How much does Kambda charge?
Kambda lists $25–$49/hr with a $50K+ minimum. Confirm a live quote before you budget — these figures come from public materials reviewed 2026-09-18.
- Hourly rate
- $25–49
- Min project
- $50K+
- Team size
- 25-50
- Remote
- Yes
Compared with 107 listed agencies
Midpoint $37/hr vs directory median $125/hr — the lower third (5th percentile, September 2026).
See how hourly rates become project totals in the cost guide.
Who is Kambda a good fit for?
Costa Rica's UTC-6/UTC-5 time zones provide full US business-hour overlap — a practical advantage over South American nearshore providers with 1-3 hours less overlap. Bilingual (English/Spanish) senior leadership with female CTO reflects strong talent culture. Clutch-recognized as a top B2B IT company in Costa Rica.
Best for
US companies that want maximum timezone overlap with a Latin American nearshore team. Strong fit for healthcare tech, fintech, and SaaS companies needing web and React Native mobile development with rigorous QA practices.
Tradeoffs
Costa Rica has a smaller overall tech talent pool than larger markets like Brazil or Argentina, which can constrain rapid team scaling. Team size (10-49) limits ability to staff very large enterprise engagements simultaneously. As a smaller market, turnover risk may be higher than in larger tech ecosystems.
About Kambda
Kambda was founded in 2012 by Emilio Acosta (CEO) and Silvia Charpentier (CTO) in Escazú, San José, Costa Rica, one of Central America's most developed technology hubs. The firm specializes in nearshore software development for US companies, offering custom software development, mobile app development (iOS, Android, React Native), web development, QA automation, DevOps, UI/UX design, and IT staff augmentation. Costa Rica's US-aligned time zones (CST/EST) and high English proficiency make Kambda a strong alternative to offshore providers. Clutch has recognized Kambda as one of Costa Rica's game-changing web and IT companies. Portfolio clients include Bolsa Nacional de Valores (Costa Rica's stock exchange), Golf Genius Software, Sinch, Crossrope, GoodLeap, and Credible Labs.
Platforms, stack, and industries
Platforms
Tech stack
Industries
Also listed in
Directory lists that include Kambda based on platform, industry, location, or segment.
Questions about Kambda
- Does Kambda work remotely?
- Kambda is headquartered in San José, Costa Rica. 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 Kambda?
- Full code ownership transferred to client upon completion under standard work-for-hire agreement.
- How current is this Kambda profile?
- Facts on this page were last reviewed 2026-09-18 from public materials. Rates and minimums can change — confirm a live quote on kambda.com before you budget.
Agencies similar to Kambda
Matched by published rates, stack, and location — not sponsored.
Shortlist a few more
Kambda is one option. Filter the full directory or compare up to four profiles on rates, stack, and fit.