A company ordering a large software project asks whether the supplier's information security, quality management and use of AI are audited by a third party. These decide 50 points out of a hundred.
+ Widest service range in the comparison: Advisory, Data & AI, Managed Services, AI-powered Modernization, Digital platforms & eCommerce, Design Services, Intelligent Automation, Custom Development, Software Quality, 9 service areas each on its own page
vincit.com · Vincit Oy (PRH 2113034-9), digital products and services, data & AI, SAP, composable commerce, strategy and design; approx. 600 experts; Tampere, Helsinki + USA (Irvine/San Jose); info@vincit.com
79.0SCORE
Security certificate100
Quality management certification100
AI management system100
Basic metrics · 58.1
Digital quality64
Transparency65
Reachability45
AI quality score52
+ Clearly named service areas: Data & AI, Composable commerce, SAP solutions & core processes, Digital products & services, Strategy & design; the buyer knows immediately what the agency offers
solita.fi · Solita Oy (PRH 2905040-7), digital services and software development, data & AI, cloud, integrations; approx. 1,300 specialists; Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, Oulu, Jyväskylä + Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Estonia; info@solita.fi
63.6SCORE
Security certificate100
Quality management certification100
AI management system0
Basic metrics · 55.2
Digital quality67
Transparency70
Reachability15
AI quality score56
+ Broad and clear service range: strategy and design, AI and data, digital services and software development, cloud and integrations, all described in detail on the service page
Basic metrics: 55.2, rank 4 · ▲ 1 place
– AI management system: Not mentioned on the certificate page listing Solita's ISO certificates (9001, 20000-1, 14001, 27001, 13485).
gofore.com · Gofore Oyj (PRH 1710128-9, listed on Nasdaq Helsinki), software development, AI solutions, digital service production, cybersecurity; approx. 1500 experts; Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, Jyväskylä + Germany, Spain; info@gofore.com
52.9SCORE
Security certificate100
Quality management certification0
AI management system0
Basic metrics · 61.7
Digital quality87
Transparency70
Reachability15
AI quality score58
+ The widest range of services in the comparison: AI solutions, Digital service production, AI-assisted testing, Core system modernisation, Cyber security, Software development, Data & AI, Change management, Architecture, Cloud and ICT infrastructure, each area of expertise described separately
Basic metrics: 61.7, rank 1 · ▼ 3 places
– Quality management certification: Not mentioned on the ISO 27001 page, the quality and information security page, the information security policy, or the company or responsibility page.
futurice.com · Futurice Oy (PRH 1623507-4), digital solutions, AI workflows, strategy and transformation, continuous services; approx. 600 experts; Helsinki, Tampere + Germany, Sweden, UK, USA, Poland, Portugal; info@futurice.com
27.1SCORE
Security certificate0
Quality management certification0
AI management system0
Basic metrics · 54.3
Digital quality72
Transparency62
Reachability15
AI quality score54
+ Five clearly named service areas: Strategy and transformation, AI workflows and automation, Digital experiences, Platforms & AI modernisation and Continuous services, each its own entity on its own page
Basic metrics: 54.3, rank 5 · no change
– Information security certificate: Not mentioned on the front page, or on the about-the-company, partnership, service, contact or privacy pages.
reaktor.com · Reaktor Innovations Oy (PRH 1629284-5), software development, design, AI and data, digital strategy, change management; approx. 700 experts; Helsinki head office + international offices; info@reaktor.com
23.6SCORE
Security certificate0
Quality management certification0
AI management system0
Basic metrics · 47.3
Digital quality67
Transparency58
Reachability0
AI quality score50
+ Comprehensive service description: Digital strategy, Design & craft, Software engineering, Change management, AI & data and Continuous development, each specialism described as its own capability on the site
Basic metrics: 47.3, rank 6 · no change
– Information security certificate: Not mentioned on the front page, the service page, the defence and public sector pages or the privacy page.
QUESTIONWhether the supplier's information security is audited by a third party.
Whether the company has an ISO/IEC 27001 certificate according to its own website.
Certificate granted = 100 points, not found = 0.
22 p
Quality management certification
QUESTIONWhether the supplier's quality management is audited?
Does the company have an ISO 9001 certificate according to its own website.
Certificate granted = 100 points, not found = 0.
14 p
AI management system
QUESTIONIs there an audited governance model for the use of AI?
Whether the company has an ISO/IEC 42001 certificate according to its own website.
Certificate granted = 100 points, not found = 0.
14 p
Basic metrics
Digital quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score
Basic metrics × 0.5
50 p
Notes
The comparison measures three certificates that the company states on its own websites: ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 42001. Prices are not compared, because software projects are priced by quotation.
A certificate that could not be found on the company's own site is marked as unknown rather than “no certificate”. It scores 0 points, and the checked pages are shown as the reason. Futurice and Reaktor did not mention a single certificate on the pages checked.
About this comparison
We compared 6 Finnish software development agencies on 19 metrics. We measured how openly each firm discloses its pricing, specialisms, technologies and reference clients before the first contact.
Choosing a software development agency is one of a company's most important IT decisions. The right partner delivers a working product on time and within budget; the wrong firm can cost many times more in repair costs. Transparency before signing the contract is the best signal of how the firm works during the project.
What transparency means in this category
Hourly or consulting rate (€/h) published on the site (30), customer references or case studies publicly displayed by name (25), service specialisations or areas of expertise described on the site (15), technologies, languages or platforms used stated on the site (15), Finnish team or domestic origin described on the site (10), business ID (Y-tunnus) or official company name displayed on the site (5)
How to read the comparison correctly: Half of the points come from buyer's questions, i.e. things the buyer finds out before deciding. The other half measures how openly the company publishes its prices, terms and contact details. Clear differences in points indicate a genuine difference: one tells you the price immediately, another only after logging in. Close scores should not be read as a ranking order, because every measurement has a margin of variation. The measurement accuracy and the full calculation formula are open in the methodology.
Customer experience is brought into the assessment separately. We also collect customer feedback and customer experiences about companies through separate surveys. The survey results will be added to the overall assessment later.
Who is on the list? Large, PRH-verified Finnish limited companies that offer bespoke software development and have a significant Finnish operation. The comparison covers Solita, Reaktor, Futurice, Gofore, Vincit and Siili Solutions, each a house of over 500 experts.
Why aren't prices shown? Software development pricing is project- and contract-specific: in practice all firms make quotes and no hourly rate is published. The transparency comparison therefore especially measures the visibility of references, specialist areas and technology stack, things the customer can look into before getting in touch.
What do we measure? Hourly rate or consulting rate on the site, public customer references or case studies, description of specialist areas, mention of technologies, description of the Finnish team, and display of the business ID (Y-tunnus) or the company's official name. We do not assess the technical implementation approach of a project or the expertise level of the specialists.
Comparison guide
What to consider in the comparison
Always ask for a written quote that itemises the hourly rate, estimated number of hours and project scope. A verbal 'ballpark' price does not bind the supplier.
References matter more than the size of the agency. An agency with experience in your specific industry or technology typically delivers faster and with higher quality.
A fixed-price project protects against budget overruns, but agile (T&M) model suits projects better where the requirements become more specific during the project.
How Suomen Paras assesses and scores
Every company is measured with the same public formula: half of the points come from buyer's questions and half from basic metrics, which have four pillars: technical quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score. Ranking cannot be bought, and you can see the origin of each point on the company's profile. Read the full methodology →
Expert tips
Ask for at least 2-3 quotes before choosing, prices can vary by 30-50% within the same project depending on the office.
Check the LinkedIn profiles of the agency's key people before signing the contract. If the project manager has no experience of similar projects, that is a risk factor.
Ask who owns the source code when the project ends. Some agencies add licence terms or keep ownership of the code themselves, which can come back to bite you later.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hourly rate for software development in Finland?
The hourly rate of consultants at large Finnish software houses is typically 100-175 euros per hour. The price varies by the expert's level of seniority, the rarity of the technology and the scope of the project. In fixed-price projects the hourly rate is usually not itemised.
How do I choose the right software house?
Compare at least references (whether the office has experience in your industry), team location (whether key people are in Finland or subcontracted from abroad), pricing model (T&M or a fixed price) and project management practices. Always ask for the contact details of reference customers and call them.
Why don't software companies publish prices?
Project pricing is tailored: scope, technology, schedule and team composition vary in every project. Most firms offer a free initial discussion, on the basis of which they give a preliminary estimate. The hourly rate is in principle negotiable, especially in larger projects.
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