Sidebench
Santa Monica-based UX and software development company founded in 2012. Small team of 17 ranked #1 in Los Angeles for app development. 2023 LA Business Journal Innovator of the Year.
How much does Sidebench charge?
Sidebench lists $175–$250/hr with a $75K+ minimum. Confirm a live quote before you budget — these figures come from public materials reviewed 2026-09-18.
- Hourly rate
- $175–250
- Min project
- $75K+
- Team size
- 10-25
- Remote
- Yes
Compared with 107 listed agencies
Midpoint $213/hr vs directory median $125/hr — the upper third (93rd percentile, September 2026).
See how hourly rates become project totals in the cost guide.
Who is Sidebench a good fit for?
Top-ranked LA agency despite small size. Deep entertainment industry expertise with Hollywood studio clients. LA Business Journal 2023 Innovator of the Year recognition.
Best for
Entertainment and media companies in the Los Angeles area. Organizations needing complex enterprise integrations with modern UX. Companies wanting boutique attention with proven enterprise delivery capabilities.
Tradeoffs
Tiny 17-person team limits project capacity and availability. LA-centric focus may not suit companies in other regions. Small team means limited specialized expertise breadth.
About Sidebench
Sidebench was founded in 2012 in Santa Monica by Nate Schier and Kevin Yamazaki. Despite their compact team of 17 people, they've earned recognition as the #1 Software Development and Mobile App Development company in Los Angeles by Clutch.co (2018) and were named 2023 Innovator of the Year by Los Angeles Business Journal. Their client roster includes entertainment giants like Imagine Entertainment, Legendary Entertainment, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures, and Red Bull Music, alongside tech leaders Facebook, Instagram, and Andreessen Horowitz. They specialize in complex systems integration and enterprise-grade solutions while maintaining boutique agency agility.
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Questions about Sidebench
- Does Sidebench work remotely?
- Sidebench is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. 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 Sidebench?
- Full code ownership upon final payment. Work-for-hire agreement standard.
- How current is this Sidebench profile?
- Facts on this page were last reviewed 2026-09-18 from public materials. Rates and minimums can change — confirm a live quote on sidebench.com before you budget.
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