About Kainos

Kainos Group plc is a high growth, a UK-based provider of IT services, consulting and software solutions. The Group specializes in the development of digital technology solutions; software design and agile software development. They help people discover who you are — and see that you provide something different that makes their life better. It's about making connections and building them into lasting relationships.

Last updated May 13, 2026

Services

Mobile App Development Web Development Mobile App Design App Marketing iPhone App Development

Industries Served

Agriculture Advertising & Marketing

Kainos Reviews

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Outstanding service and exceptional results

Jennifer Lee / Managing Director - Nexus Ventures Ltd
Verified
Feb 23, 2026

Project summary: We required a custom platform that would give us a measurable competitive advantage in our market.

From the discovery workshop to the final handover, the experience was seamless. The team invested real effort in understanding our business goals before writing a single line of code, and that foundation paid dividends throughout. Every milestone was hit, every deliverable was polished, and the few issues that arose were resolved before we even had to ask. The solution has already delivered measurable ROI and we are planning our next engagement with them.

PROS

Deep technical expertise, professional project management, responsive support, great value

CONS

Initial onboarding took a couple of extra days, but the team hit full stride very quickly

5.0
Overall
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Communication
Project TypeE-commerce Development
IndustryAgriculture
Project Cost$50,000 to $149,999
DurationNov 2024 – Jan 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 Agriculture 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 Agriculture operations through E-commerce 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 E-commerce 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 E-commerce Development and a strong portfolio of Agriculture 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 E-commerce Development projects going forward.

Truly impressed with their expertise and commitment

Sarah Johnson / CEO - Innovate Digital
Verified
Jul 31, 2024

Project summary: We required a custom platform that would give us a measurable competitive advantage in our market.

We evaluated five vendors before choosing this team, and the decision has been fully validated. Their technical skills are top-tier, but what really sets them apart is their commitment to understanding the business context behind every requirement. The project was delivered on time, the solution is robust and scalable, and the knowledge transfer was thorough. A truly outstanding engagement from start to finish.

PROS

Deep technical expertise, professional project management, responsive support, great value

CONS

Initial onboarding took a couple of extra days, but the team hit full stride very quickly

5.0
Overall
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Communication
Project TypeEmbedded Systems Development
IndustryAdvertising & Marketing
Project Cost$500,000+
DurationOct 2024 – Aug 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We are a CEO-led organisation operating in the Advertising & Marketing 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 Advertising & Marketing operations through Embedded Systems 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 Embedded Systems 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 Embedded Systems Development and a strong portfolio of Advertising & Marketing 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 Embedded Systems Development projects going forward.

Company Info

Founded 1986
Employees 500 - 999
Hourly Rate $200 - $300
Client Rating 5.0/5 (2 reviews)

Rating Breakdown

Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Communication
5.0

FAQs

What happens with Kainos after the project actually launches?
Like most established software teams, Kainos typically sticks around post-launch for ongoing maintenance — bug fixes, performance tuning, security patching, new feature work, and general technical support. For context, its listed capabilities span iPhone App Development, Mobile App Design, App Marketing, Web Development and Mobile App Development, and it reports a team size of 500 - 999 professionals.
Has Kainos actually shipped a SaaS product before?
It's a common line of work for a company like Kainos — 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 iPhone App Development, Mobile App Design, App Marketing, Web Development and Mobile App Development, and it has experience across industries such as Advertising & Marketing and Agriculture.
Can Kainos take on an old, outdated system rather than starting from scratch?
Modernizing legacy software is usually within scope for a firm like Kainos — re-platforming, refactoring old code, and moving things onto current frameworks or cloud infrastructure without necessarily rebuilding everything from zero. For context, it has experience across industries such as Advertising & Marketing and Agriculture, and its listed capabilities span iPhone App Development, Mobile App Design, App Marketing, Web Development and Mobile App Development.
Can I just hire developers from Kainos to sit alongside my own team?
Usually, yes — a dedicated developer arrangement is a common option with firms like Kainos, 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, its listed capabilities span iPhone App Development, Mobile App Design, App Marketing, Web Development and Mobile App Development, and its typical hourly rate is around $200 - $300.
Does Kainos actually build with AI, or just talk about it?
Plenty of modern software teams, Kainos included, now build real AI and machine learning features — chatbots, predictive models, computer vision, and automation that goes beyond simple rule-based scripts. For context, it has experience across industries such as Advertising & Marketing and Agriculture, and its listed capabilities span iPhone App Development, Mobile App Design, App Marketing, Web Development and Mobile App Development.
What should I actually be looking at when comparing a company like Kainos to others?
When you're weighing up a software partner such as Kainos, it's worth looking past the pitch and checking the portfolio, what past clients say, relevant industry background, technical range, how they communicate, pricing structure, project management style, and what support looks like after launch. For context, it has experience across industries such as Advertising & Marketing and Agriculture, and its average project cost is reported at $2500000+.
Will Kainos sign an NDA before we even discuss the project in detail?
Most professional shops, including Kainos, 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 Advertising & Marketing and Agriculture, and its typical hourly rate is around $200 - $300.
How do I actually get a real proposal out of Kainos instead of a generic reply?
The most reliable route is giving Kainos 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 Advertising & Marketing and Agriculture, and its average project cost is reported at $2500000+.
What are the actual contract options if I want to work with Kainos?
Most companies structured like Kainos 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, its listed capabilities span iPhone App Development, Mobile App Design, App Marketing, Web Development and Mobile App Development, and it has experience across industries such as Advertising & Marketing and Agriculture.
What's the easiest way to actually get in touch with Kainos?
Most businesses reach Kainos through its website, a direct email, or a contact form — any of which works for discussing what you need, booking an initial conversation, or asking for a rough estimate. For context, its listed capabilities span iPhone App Development, Mobile App Design, App Marketing, Web Development and Mobile App Development, and its average project cost is reported at $2500000+.