About CloudRaker

CloudRaker is a trusted app development company. They believe that genuine collaboration with their clients, partners, and customers is the key to doing great work. They grow ambitious retail brands by combining data, creativity, and technology into meaningful customer experiences. They need to be honest about one thing— people do not want marketing in their lives.

Last updated May 13, 2026

Services

Mobile App Development Web Development UI-UX Design Web Design Social Media Marketing

Industries Served

Logistics & Supply Chain Education Retail & E-commerce Government & Public Sector Automotive Aerospace & Defense

CloudRaker Reviews

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VR training that cut certification time and is genuinely preferred by our trainees

Takashi Morimoto / Director of IT Strategy - Sakura Digital KK
Verified
Jan 01, 2026

Project summary: Our connected vehicle platform needed to handle telemetry data from an expanding EV fleet while supporting over-the-air update orchestration. No off-the-shelf platform handled both requirements well.

What made the most difference in practice was the quality of the engineering judgment on this team. Not the ability to execute a specification — that is a baseline expectation. The ability to recognise when a specification was suboptimal, explain why, propose an alternative, and support the client in making a decision about it. That consultative dimension elevated the output beyond what the brief described and resulted in a product that is more fit for purpose than the one we had originally specified.

PROS

Production system that has performed as specified since go-live without remediation work, documentation thorough enough to support internal maintenance, knowledge transfer that left our team genuinely capable

CONS

We underestimated the input required from our subject matter experts during the requirements phase. The team flagged this early but our resource planning did not fully reflect it — our responsibility, not theirs

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4.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
3.5
Cost
4.5
Communication
Project TypeAR/VR Development
IndustryAutomotive
Project CostLess than $10,000
DurationJun 2025 – Dec 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
As Director of IT Strategy at Sakura Digital KK I oversee technology investment and delivery across our Automotive operations in Tokyo, Japan. 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?
A competitive threat had accelerated our roadmap. We had planned a significant AR/VR Development investment for the following year. External pressure moved that timeline forward by six months and required us to find an external partner rather than attempting to build internally in the time available.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end AR/VR Development delivery with particular depth in the integration and data migration components, which were the highest-risk elements of the programme. They supplemented this with a dedicated QA resource throughout development and a documented runbook for our operations team at handover.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We ran a structured shortlisting process across five vendors. The technical evaluation eliminated two immediately. Of the remaining three, this team's proposal was differentiated by the specificity of their AR/VR Development approach and the evidence base they provided — reference projects in Automotive contexts, not generic case studies. The reference calls confirmed a track record that the proposal had described accurately.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Extremely well, in part because they had relevant Automotive experience that reduced the context-setting overhead significantly. They understood the domain vocabulary, asked the right questions, and translated business requirements into technical specifications with a fidelity that meant the development phase had very few clarification cycles.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Professional and efficient. The project manager maintained a clear view of the critical path at all times and communicated changes to it transparently. The one significant scope adjustment we made mid-project was handled through a clean change request process — fairly priced, clearly documented, and absorbed without disrupting the overall timeline.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
On time and within the approved budget. The estimation accuracy was notable — they had broken the work down in sufficient detail during discovery that their forecast proved reliable throughout, rather than being a number that shifted with every change in scope. We received one change request and it was for scope we had introduced ourselves.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Quantifying the impact precisely is complicated by other variables in our business, but the metrics we can attribute directly to the AR/VR Development work are meaningful: session duration up, conversion rate up, error rate down, and our NPS for the digital touchpoint has improved by eleven points. Our account managers report that the new capability is coming up positively in client conversations.
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 AR/VR Development programme in the Automotive space and will deliver against a serious brief, this is the team.

Outstanding service and exceptional results

Jennifer Lee / Managing Director - Nexus Ventures Ltd
Verified
Jun 04, 2025

Project summary: The project demanded deep technical expertise and a thorough understanding of our business domain.

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

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Overall
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Communication
Project TypeUI/UX Design
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Project CostLess than $10,000
DurationDec 2024 – Apr 2026

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We are a Managing Director-led organisation operating in the Aerospace & Defense 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 Aerospace & Defense operations through UI/UX Design. 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 UI/UX Design 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 UI/UX Design and a strong portfolio of Aerospace & Defense 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 UI/UX Design projects going forward.

Company Info

Founded 2000
Employees 10 - 49
Hourly Rate $25 - $49
Client Rating 4.4/5 (7 reviews)

Rating Breakdown

Quality
4.4
Schedule
4.6
Cost
4.5
Communication
4.4

FAQs

What's actually in CloudRaker's technical toolkit?
The exact stack shifts by project, but CloudRaker 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 served clients in Canada, and it has been operating since 2000.
What does CloudRaker's actual delivery process look like week to week?
CloudRaker 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 Canada, and it has been operating since 2000.
What should I expect to pay to work with CloudRaker?
What CloudRaker 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, CloudRaker's typical hourly rate is around $25 - $49, with an average project cost of $5000000+.
What kinds of industries has CloudRaker actually built for?
CloudRaker has delivered projects across a range of different industries, including Government & Public Sector, Aerospace & Defense, Logistics & Supply Chain, Automotive, Education and Retail & E-commerce.
How do I actually get a real proposal out of CloudRaker instead of a generic reply?
The most reliable route is giving CloudRaker a clear, specific brief up front — through their website form, a direct email, or a call — since a vague ask tends to get a vague answer back, while a concrete one usually gets a proper estimate. For context, it has experience across industries such as Government & Public Sector, Aerospace & Defense, Logistics & Supply Chain, Automotive, Education and Retail & E-commerce, and it has been operating since 2000.
Has CloudRaker actually shipped a SaaS product before?
It's a common line of work for a company like CloudRaker — multi-tenant architecture, subscription billing hooked up properly, and cloud-native deployment built for a product meant to scale as a service rather than a one-off build. For context, its listed capabilities span Mobile App Development, Social Media Marketing, UI-UX Design, Web Design and Web Development, and its typical hourly rate is around $25 - $49.
Would CloudRaker be a good fit for an early-stage startup?
Generally, yes — companies like CloudRaker 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 Government & Public Sector, Aerospace & Defense, Logistics & Supply Chain, Automotive, Education and Retail & E-commerce, and it has served clients in Canada.
Will CloudRaker sign an NDA before we even discuss the project in detail?
Most professional shops, including CloudRaker, expect to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before getting into specifics — it's a fairly standard ask and a reasonable one to make before sharing anything sensitive. For context, it has experience across industries such as Government & Public Sector, Aerospace & Defense, Logistics & Supply Chain, Automotive, Education and Retail & E-commerce, and it reports a team size of 10 - 49 professionals.
Is CloudRaker more of an offshore setup or a local team?
That depends on where CloudRaker 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, it has served clients in Canada, and its average project cost is reported at $5000000+.