App development and design company in Europe and West Asia specializing in Ruby on Rails

Businesses in Europe, West Asia, and Africa turn to thoughtbot to create successful web and mobile apps. We use an agile, human-centered approach for digital products of every stage and tailor engagements to your desired outcomes.

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A top development company that works across industries

thoughtbot works in close partnership with our clients to design, develop, and scale highly usable, user-first web and mobile products.

We work in your time zone and provide mentorship throughout the project.

Digital product development

A Ruby on Rails development company with a proven track record

Since 2003, thoughtbot has produced quality products while improving team processes for over 1,000 clients. Our product experts provide end-to-end services along the complete product development life cycle - from upfront research, through design and development, you can have one partner for your business each step of the way.

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reduce risk

A design agency that helps you innovate and grow

thoughtbot product designers are also strategists who help our clients at established companies quickly explore how new technologies can provide value to their business.

After aligning your stakeholders on a winning idea, we help you evaluate your technical options, taking a close look at technical feasibility and costs. From there we will help your team with the product roadmap, an implementation plan, and we can execute on that implementation plan through to launch and beyond.

Minimum viable product

Build a successful MVP with a leading app development company

You’ve validated your product idea and you’re ready for the next stage - building out an MVP. With small teams working collaboratively with you, thoughtbot has the knowledge to scope the right first set of features and get it into the hands of your users for feedback and iteration.

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Our work

Learn about some of our client successes in Europe, West Asia, and Africa

Abwaab — thoughtbot and Abwaab delivered a high-quality online educational experience for the West Asia and North Africa region.

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Ieso Digital Health — Ieso and thoughtbot developed a mental health app to capture and serve a new market.

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resources

Resources from our product experts in your region

Navigating the European Accessibility Act

A guide to understand the European Accessibility Act and comply.

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Giant Robots Smashing into other Giant Robots

Welcoming thoughtbot Senior Developer, Sami Birnbaum out of London, as our new podcast co-host.

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Highlights from Just Product in Germany

Key takeaways from Just Product, a conference in Germany full of inspiration and reality checks!

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thoughtbot Open Summit

Our team across Europe, West Asia, and Africa give development talks and live code on open source.

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What does success look like for your project?

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