About 8th Light

8th Light is a software development company that is enthusiastic about making fruitful long-term partnerships with clients. They believe that they will have full clarity and control projects in real-time conversations. Their team of skilled app developers tries to serve their customers by direct, collaborative, and sustainable campaigns that produce beneficial results.

Last updated May 13, 2026

Services

Mobile App Development Web Development UI-UX Design Custom Software Development Web Design

Industries Served

Telecommunications Healthcare Insurance Financial Services Food & Beverage Travel & Hospitality

8th Light Reviews

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Exceeded all expectations — highly recommended

Yuki Tanaka / CTO - Digital Future KK
Verified
Mar 07, 2023

Project summary: Our hospitality group required a guest experience platform integrating PMS, CRM, and loyalty programmes.

The level of professionalism and technical excellence this team brought to our project was remarkable. They managed a complex, multi-stakeholder engagement with ease, kept all parties aligned, and delivered a product that has already exceeded our KPIs. Their attention to detail, willingness to go the extra mile, and genuine care for our success made this one of the best vendor relationships we have had in years.

PROS

Excellent communication, high-quality deliverables, on-time delivery, proactive problem-solving

CONS

Wish we had engaged them sooner; no meaningful issues to report

5.0
Overall
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Communication
Project TypeDigital Marketing
IndustryTravel & Hospitality
Project Cost$10,000 to $49,999
DurationJul 2025 – Apr 2026

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We are a CTO-led organisation operating in the Travel & Hospitality sector. My role involves overseeing strategic technology decisions and vendor partnerships. We have been growing steadily and needed a trusted partner to help us scale our digital capabilities.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our primary challenge was modernising our Travel & Hospitality operations through Digital Marketing. Legacy systems were limiting our agility and we needed a solution that could scale with our growth ambitions and integrate with our existing infrastructure.
What services did the company provide for your project?
They delivered a comprehensive Digital Marketing engagement covering requirements analysis, solution architecture, full-cycle development, QA testing, deployment, and post-launch support. The scope was well-defined and executed without scope creep.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their demonstrated expertise in Digital Marketing and a strong portfolio of Travel & Hospitality projects set them apart during our evaluation. The discovery call gave us confidence they truly understood our domain, not just the technology.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Exceptionally well. They ran a structured discovery process, asked insightful questions, and produced a detailed requirements document that captured nuances we hadn't even articulated ourselves. That foundation made the entire project smoother.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Outstanding. We had a dedicated project manager, weekly status calls, a shared project board, and same-day responses to queries. There were no surprises — risks were flagged early and resolved before they became issues.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, the project was delivered on the agreed date and within budget. Their estimates were realistic and they managed scope carefully, flagging any potential changes before they impacted the timeline or cost.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Significant. Since go-live we have seen measurable improvements in operational efficiency, customer satisfaction scores have risen, and the solution has already paid back a substantial portion of the investment. The team built something we are genuinely proud of.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their genuine investment in our success. They didn't just execute a spec — they brought ideas, challenged assumptions, and cared about the outcome as much as we did. The quality of the codebase and documentation also stood out.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Absolutely and without hesitation. We have already referred two colleagues, and we are actively scoping the next phase of work with them. They are our go-to partner for Digital Marketing projects going forward.

Company Info

Founded 2006
Employees 50 - 249
Hourly Rate $150 - $199
Client Rating 4.5/5 (6 reviews)

Rating Breakdown

Quality
4.4
Schedule
4.6
Cost
4.7
Communication
4.3

FAQs

Can I just hire developers from 8th Light to sit alongside my own team?
Usually, yes — a dedicated developer arrangement is a common option with firms like 8th Light, where you get engineers working exclusively on your project as an extension of your in-house team rather than as a separate outsourced unit. For context, it has served clients in USA, and its listed capabilities span Custom Software Development, Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design, Web Design and Web Development.
What kind of software work does 8th Light take on?
8th Light typically covers the standard range of software development work — mobile apps, web platforms, custom internal tools, UI/UX design, cloud infrastructure, AI integrations, and larger enterprise builds. Its core focus areas include Custom Software Development, Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design, Web Design and Web Development.
What are the actual contract options if I want to work with 8th Light?
Most companies structured like 8th Light give you a choice between a fixed-price contract, a dedicated team arrangement, or time-and-materials billing, so you can pick whichever lines up with your budget and how well-defined your scope already is. For context, it has served clients in USA, and it reports a team size of 50 - 249 professionals.
Is 8th Light more of an offshore setup or a local team?
That depends on where 8th Light is based and who they primarily serve — some firms like this operate fully offshore, some are local-first, and plenty run a hybrid model that mixes both. For context, its listed capabilities span Custom Software Development, Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design, Web Design and Web Development, and it has been operating since 2006.
What does 8th Light's actual delivery process look like week to week?
8th Light generally runs something close to a standard structured process — requirements gathering, UI/UX design, development in agile sprints, QA testing along the way, deployment, and support once it's live. For context, it has served clients in USA, and its typical hourly rate is around $150 - $199.
What should I expect to pay to work with 8th Light?
What 8th Light charges comes down to a handful of variables — how complex the project is, the number of development hours involved, the tech stack required, team size, and which engagement model you pick. Based on available data, 8th Light's typical hourly rate is around $150 - $199, with an average project cost of $100000+.
Would 8th Light be a good fit for an early-stage startup?
Generally, yes — companies like 8th Light tend to work well with startups because of what they typically offer: MVP builds, product strategy input, architecture that can scale later, and dedicated teams that keep costs manageable while still moving fast. For context, it has experience across industries such as Food & Beverage, Travel & Hospitality, Financial Services, Insurance, Telecommunications and Healthcare, and its typical hourly rate is around $150 - $199.
What happens with 8th Light after the project actually launches?
Like most established software teams, 8th Light typically sticks around post-launch for ongoing maintenance — bug fixes, performance tuning, security patching, new feature work, and general technical support. For context, it has served clients in USA, and its listed capabilities span Custom Software Development, Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design, Web Design and Web Development.
What's actually in 8th Light's technical toolkit?
The exact stack shifts by project, but 8th Light commonly works across things like React, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js, Python, .NET, Java, PHP, Flutter, React Native, native iOS and Android, and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. For context, it has experience across industries such as Food & Beverage, Travel & Hospitality, Financial Services, Insurance, Telecommunications and Healthcare, and its listed capabilities span Custom Software Development, Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design, Web Design and Web Development.