About Brainbits
Brainbits is a Cologne-based company which plans and executes projects linking to the internet, intranet and web-based applications. Their experience has taken them over many orders and they understand that if you want something done correctly the first time then you want the right team on your side. With a team of designers, technical engineers, programmers and content experts they develop and maintain online and mobile applications.
Last updated May 13, 2026
Services
Mobile App Development
Web Development
Web Design
Social Media Marketing
SEO
Digital Strategy
Industries Served
Advertising & Marketing
Nonprofit & NGO
Sports & Fitness
Media & Entertainment
Logistics & Supply Chain
Retail & E-commerce
Events & Event Management
Brainbits Reviews
Write a ReviewArchitecture review that saved us from a vendor decision we would have regretted for years
Reuben Loh / CTO - Marina Bay Ventures Pte Ltd
Verified
Jan 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
Project summary: Multi-touch attribution across our media mix had become the most-requested capability from every client in our portfolio. We could not deliver it without rebuilding our data layer.
I came into this engagement as a sceptic. We had been through a failed implementation with a previous vendor and I had high standards for what evidence of competence looked like before I would trust a partner with our core systems. This team earned that trust progressively — through the quality of the discovery documentation, the rigour of the technical proposals, the consistency of the sprint deliveries, and ultimately the stability of the production system. I no longer lead with scepticism when recommending them.
PROS
Deep domain knowledge that reduced the discovery overhead significantly, proactive risk identification before issues became incidents, delivery cadence that our stakeholders found reassuring
CONS
The quality of documentation they produce means our team needed to set aside dedicated review time to do it justice — a minor scheduling point rather than a genuine criticism
Project TypeIT Consulting
IndustryAdvertising & Marketing
Project Cost$50,000 to $149,999
DurationJun 2025 – Oct 2025
Questions & Answers
Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
As CTO at Marina Bay Ventures Pte Ltd I oversee technology investment and delivery across our Advertising & Marketing operations in Singapore. We are a commercially focused business and our technology choices are always evaluated in terms of their direct contribution to business outcomes rather than technical elegance alone.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We had a defined product vision for our next phase of growth in the Advertising & Marketing market but lacked the engineering depth internally to execute it. The IT Consulting requirements in particular required specialist experience that we could not realistically recruit for on the timeline our business plan required.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Primarily IT Consulting, with adjacent work in solution architecture and quality assurance. They were responsible for the full build from requirements through to go-live, including integration with four existing systems in our technology landscape. The breadth they covered without requiring additional vendors was commercially and logistically valuable.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A trusted peer in the Advertising & Marketing sector had used them for a comparable IT Consulting engagement and their recommendation was unequivocal. Our own due diligence confirmed the pattern they described. The combination of domain knowledge, IT Consulting depth, and demonstrated delivery discipline was the deciding factor.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Thoroughly and precisely. The requirements document they produced was detailed enough that our QA team used it directly to write acceptance criteria. Every user story had a defined business objective attached. Nothing was left to interpretation. That discipline in the requirements phase paid dividends throughout development and testing.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was proactive, timely, and appropriately calibrated. Technical updates for the engineering audience, executive summaries for the steering group, risk flags with proposed mitigations rather than just problem statements. The fortnightly sprint reviews gave our stakeholders visibility without requiring them to attend every working session.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
The project landed on time. The budget was managed within the agreed ceiling, which included one client-driven scope addition that was quoted fairly and handled without affecting the original delivery stream. The discipline around budget transparency throughout meant there was no surprise at invoice stage.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
The most direct measure is the performance of the system in production. In the five months since go-live we have had zero P1 incidents, our page performance scores have improved across every Core Web Vitals metric, and two enterprise clients who had cited our previous platform limitations during contract negotiations have since renewed without that objection arising.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their instinct for keeping the business objective visible throughout technical decision-making. I have worked with technically excellent teams who lose the strategic thread as complexity increases. This team maintained a clear connection between every architectural choice and the outcome we had agreed to achieve. That orientation made the trade-off conversations significantly easier.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. I would add the context that this is not the cheapest option in the market and they are selective about the engagements they take on. If your primary criterion is price, there are alternatives. If you want a technology partner who can be trusted with a complex IT Consulting programme in the Advertising & Marketing space and will deliver against a serious brief, this is the team.
Exceptional software engineering from start to finish
Sophie Dubois / Innovation Lead - French Digital SARL
Verified
Jun 19, 2025
Jun 19, 2025
Project summary: We needed a scalable e-commerce platform to handle peak traffic and deliver a seamless shopping experience.
Working with this team was genuinely refreshing. They brought creative ideas to the table, executed them with precision, and managed the project with a level of professionalism we rarely see. Feedback was acted on quickly, the documentation is excellent, and the end product has transformed how we operate. Our customers have noticed the difference immediately. We have already recommended them to three other companies in our network.
PROS
Strong engineering skills, clear and consistent communication, flexible and collaborative approach
CONS
None — every aspect of the engagement exceeded our expectations
Project TypeSoftware Development
IndustryRetail & E-commerce
Project Cost$500,000+
DurationSep 2025 – Apr 2026
Questions & Answers
Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We are a Innovation Lead-led organisation operating in the Retail & E-commerce 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 Retail & E-commerce operations through Software Development. 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 Software Development 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 Software Development and a strong portfolio of Retail & E-commerce 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 Software Development projects going forward.
Immersive AR/VR experience that wowed our customers
Nathan Clarke / Investment Director - UK Ventures Ltd
Verified
Dec 28, 2022
Dec 28, 2022
Project summary: Our company needed a reliable technology partner to deliver a complex project within a tight timeline.
From day one, the team felt like an extension of our own organisation. They immersed themselves in our domain, challenged us to think bigger, and delivered a solution that is both technically sound and strategically valuable. The project came in on time and within budget, which is rare for an engagement of this complexity. We are delighted with the outcome and look forward to a long-term partnership.
PROS
Excellent communication, high-quality deliverables, on-time delivery, proactive problem-solving
CONS
Wish we had engaged them sooner; no meaningful issues to report
Project TypeAR/VR Development
IndustryEvents & Event Management
Project CostLess than $10,000
DurationDec 2024 – Jun 2025
Questions & Answers
Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We are a Investment Director-led organisation operating in the Events & Event Management 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 Events & Event Management operations through AR/VR Development. 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 AR/VR Development 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 AR/VR Development and a strong portfolio of Events & Event Management 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 AR/VR Development projects going forward.
Company Info
Founded
1999
Employees
10 - 49
Hourly Rate
$25 - $49
Client Rating
4.4/5 (8 reviews)
