'Top IT companies in Nepal' means different things to different people. A student looking for a job wants big, stable employers. A business that needs a website wants a responsive agency. A bank wants a fintech specialist. This guide groups well-known Nepali IT companies by what they actually do, using what each company says about itself and public reporting. We're one of the companies in this market, so we've kept descriptions factual and included our competitors.
This isn't a ranking. No one has reliable revenue or headcount figures for every company in Nepal. Check each company's own website and recent work before deciding.
Product, fintech and outsourcing companies
These companies mostly build their own products or work for large international clients. They're among the biggest IT employers in Nepal and are often what people mean by 'top IT companies'.
| Company | What they're known for | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| F1Soft International | Digital banking and payments; the group behind eSewa and Fonepay | Banks, fintech careers |
| Leapfrog Technology | Custom software and product engineering for international clients | Developers seeking product experience |
| Cotiviti Nepal | Healthcare and risk analytics for its US parent | Data and analytics careers |
| Verisk Nepal | Software development for its US parent, Verisk | Enterprise software careers |
| Fusemachines Nepal | AI products and AI education | AI and machine learning |
| CloudFactory | Data labelling and AI workforce services | Data operations roles |
| LogPoint Nepal | Cybersecurity (SIEM) product development | Security engineering |
| Deerwalk | Healthcare analytics, with a Nepal engineering centre | Healthcare data careers |
| InfoDevelopers | Core banking, branchless banking and cooperative software | Banks, cooperatives |
Website, app and digital marketing companies
If you're a business that needs a website, app, SEO or social media work, these are the kind of companies you'll compare. Most are based in the Kathmandu valley and offer a mix of development and marketing.
| Company | What they say they do | Based in |
|---|---|---|
| SoftNEP | Custom software, websites, mobile apps and digital marketing; says it has delivered 1,000 projects for 500 clients over 20 years | Kathmandu |
| Makura Creations | Software, web design, mobile apps and digital marketing; established 2013 | Pulchowk, Lalitpur |
| Softbenz Infosys | Websites, apps and digital marketing, with offices in Kathmandu and London | Kathmandu |
| Digital Terai | Digital marketing agency (SEO, web design, social media, PPC) 'growing businesses since 2014' | Kathmandu |
| Sigma Nepal (us) | Websites, software and apps, with SEO, AEO/GEO and digital marketing in-house; building since 2020 | Putalisadak, Kathmandu |
How to choose an IT company in Nepal
- Look at live work similar to your project, and test it on your phone
- Ask who will actually work on your project and talk to them
- Get a written scope with pages, features, timeline, price and what happens after launch
- Make sure the domain, hosting, code and accounts are in your name
- Check Google reviews, but also ask for a reference you can call
- For SEO and marketing, ask how they measure results: enquiries and sales, not just likes
Big company or small agency?
Large product and outsourcing companies rarely take small local projects. For a business website, online store or marketing, a mid-sized agency usually gives you more direct attention and faster replies. For a core banking system or a large regulated platform, you want a specialist with years in that sector.
Looking for a job or internship?
Big product companies offer structured training and international projects; agencies give you variety and responsibility quickly. Many developers and marketers in Nepal start at an agency, then move. Our internship page lists the roles we take interns for.
