Red Foundry
Chicago-based, 100% employee-owned mobile and web app development firm founded in 2009. 17+ years of onshore delivery for clients including Feeding America, JetBlue, Penguin Random House, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
How much does Red Foundry charge?
Red Foundry lists $150–$199/hr with a $25K+ minimum. Confirm a live quote before you budget — these figures come from public materials reviewed 2026-09-18.
- Hourly rate
- $150–199
- Min project
- $25K+
- Team size
- 10-25
- Remote
- Yes
Compared with 107 listed agencies
Midpoint $175/hr vs directory median $125/hr — the upper third (79th percentile, September 2026).
See how hourly rates become project totals in the cost guide.
Who is Red Foundry a good fit for?
100% employee-owned. 2023 Inc. 5000. AAOS, Feeding America, JetBlue, and Brookfield across healthcare, nonprofit, and enterprise.
Best for
Chicago-area and national enterprises seeking a reliable onshore development partner for mobile and web applications. Strong fit for healthcare, nonprofit, retail, and hospitality sectors based on existing portfolio. Also suitable for companies needing long-term maintenance and iteration support via AppCare.
Tradeoffs
Relatively small team (estimated 21-26 employees) limits bandwidth for simultaneous large-scale projects. Less public visibility into fintech or deep enterprise ERP integrations. $150-$199 hourly rate is premium; smaller budgets may struggle.
About Red Foundry
Red Foundry was founded in 2009 in Chicago and has grown into one of the Midwest's most respected onshore app development firms. The company is 100% employee-owned, a structural choice that directly ties team incentives to client success and helps explain their consistent 5-star Clutch rating and a 2023 Inc. 5000 placement. Their portfolio spans mobile (native iOS and Android, React Native) and web (React.js) with a growing AI practice. Notable clients include Feeding America (React Native nonprofit app), the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (React Native), Cooper's Hawk (loyalty/hospitality app in React.js), JetBlue, Penguin Random House, and Brookfield Properties. The firm serves both startups launching their first product and enterprises modernizing their digital ecosystem, with a dedicated AppCare maintenance program for post-launch support.
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Questions about Red Foundry
- Does Red Foundry work remotely?
- Red Foundry is headquartered in Chicago, IL. 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 Red Foundry?
- Full code ownership transferred to client. Work-for-hire model standard.
- How current is this Red Foundry profile?
- Facts on this page were last reviewed 2026-09-18 from public materials. Rates and minimums can change — confirm a live quote on redfoundry.com before you budget.
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