Desktop Application Development Services
Desktop application development is aimed at building desktop software for Mac, Windows, and Linux or upgrading existing desktop apps with new functionality. A company with 33 years in IT, ScienceSoft offers professional desktop application development services using C++/Qt, .NET, and Python.
C++ department
- Established in 1989.
- 40+ C/C++ developers proficient in Qt.
- 70% of developers have 10 years of experience.
- 100+ successfully delivered projects.
.NET department
- Established in 2004.
- 50+ C#/C++ developers and 7 architects experienced in .NET.
- 50% of developers have MCTS and MCPD certifications.
- 190+ successfully delivered projects.
Python department
- Established in 2013.
- 25+ Python programmers.
- Use of ScienceSoft’s 33 years of expertise in data science and analytics.
- 50+ successfully delivered projects.
We Know Your Industry
Healthcare
Banking and financial services
Telecoms
Retail
Education and training
Manufacturing
Oil and gas
Transportation and logistics
Enterprise Resource/Process Management Software
- Operations management software (ERP, inventory management, etc.)
- PLM, SCM
- BI and data visualization apps
Employee productivity software
- Teleconferencing and VoIP software
- Time-tracking apps
- Virtual office software
Financial software
- Billing software
- Invoicing software
- General ledger software
- Trading and stock analysis software
Industrial automation
- HMI software
- Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software
- Automated visual inspection (AVI) software
Healthcare software
- EHR/EMR
- Medical image and lab software
- Medical device software
- Hospital inventory management
- Telemedicine software
Emergency and security
- Video surveillance software
- VPN software
- Backup software
- Data loss prevention software
- Antivirus software
Image/media software
- 3D rendering software (CAD)
- Image processing/editing software
- Video/audio editing software
- Video streaming apps
- Media viewing apps
Utility software
- File and content managers
- Browsers
- Downloading and torrenting software
- Drivers, plugins, and add-ons
Highlights of ScienceSoft’s Desktop Projects
Cross-platform Desktop App for a Leader in Image Processing
- 40% development costs reduction due to Qt-powered cross-platform development.
- 7 projects involving testing, modernization and desktop development from scratch.
Viber – VoIP Messenger with 1.17 Billion Users – for Desktop
- Evolution of the Qt-based messenger app for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.
- Integration with the mobile app and an online billing portal.
Anti-Procrastination App Acknowledged by The Daily Telegraph and BBC
- Development of the Qt-based multiplatform app to block time-consuming websites.
- Full-cycle app testing to ensure cross-browser compatibility.
Teleconferencing and Business Messaging App with Text-to-Speech
- App modernization to comply with accessibility policies using VoiceOver and Narrator engines.
- Use of Qt to ensure compatibility with multiple OS versions and simplify future updates.
Offline Translation Tool with a Database of Over 700 Languages
- Modernization of the Visual Basic-based app using C# and .NET 4.0.
- App testing and evolution – ScienceSoft’s team added predictive typing and support of Windows 8+ versions.
Desktop Graphic Suite for Designing Printed Content
- Modernization of the Delphi-based app using C++ and Qt; app integration with the back end.
- Added features: product catalog viewing, image upload, image editing, order placement.
Web Browser with Over 10 Million Monthly Active Users
- Cross-platform development, music services integration, and continuous evolution.
- Added features include auto-updating, cryptographic tools, and in-app torrent downloading.
Desktop E-book Management Software for a Digital Marketplace
- Development of the e-book library app with online and offline functionality.
- Integration with .pdf and .doc reading software and the Customer’s website.
VPN Client for Desktop
- Modernization of the desktop VPN app to include OpenVPN services, upgrade tunneling protocols, and introduce the more secure authentication method.
- Continuous maintenance and support.
iLivid Video Download Manager
- 2.5+ year-long cooperation and iterative development.
- Integration with YouTube and other video sites, 50 hosting services, and VLC player software.
ScienceSoft has worked with us to develop a library application that lets customers easily access their digital libraries on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. We have continued iterating on that application and adding new features over several years. ScienceSoft's developers produce good code, they are quick to respond, detail-oriented, and a very good value for our money. We plan to continue working with them in the future, and would recommend them for anyone needing development work.
Mike Todd
CTO, OneBookShelf
We have been working with ScienceSoft for 6 years, and they have become our long-term technology partner. Our relationships covered multiple areas such as software development of server-based systems with desktop and mobile clients, testing, consulting and integration. ScienceSoft’s professional and knowledgeable staff has the willingness to endeavor best efforts to ensure project success.
Markku Ursin
CEO, BroadSoft
During our cooperation, ScienceSoft proved to have vast expertise in Healthcare and Life Science industries related to the development of desktop software connected to laboratory equipment. They bring top-quality talents with deep knowledge of IT technologies and ISO 13485, IEC 62304 standards. ScienceSoft’s team demonstrated a great engineering culture and proactive approach to work.
Sergey Shleev
Prof. Dr. Department of Biomedical Science, Malmo University
Technologies We Employ in Desktop App Development
Programming languages
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IDEs
Frameworks
QA tools
Databases / data storages
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SQL
NoSQL
Cross-platform development
Apart from targeting Windows, Mac OS, and Linux natively, ScienceSoft's destop app developers help you reduce development time and costs up to 50% by delivering Qt-based app code that smoothly runs on all popular desktop operating systems.
Focus on delivering high-end results
- High and stable app performance.
- Multilayer application protection.
- Ease of integration with required software and hardware.
- Secure access to the required OS functions.
Smart installer
ScienceSoft complements desktop apps with the installer that reacts to the installation conditions, including the OS version, user language settings, third-party software/libraries, or previous app versions installed.
Fast, transparent, and effective processes
ScienceSoft adopts Agile principles, CI/CD, regular code reviews, and unit testing in all desktop projects. We also follow a set of KPIs (lead time, deployment frequency, customer satisfaction, etc.) that we share with our clients.
Our Desktop App Development Lifecycle
Consider ScienceSoft as Your Desktop Application Development Company
ScienceSoft is ready to carry out end-to-end development or join an ongoing project to handle a particular desktop app development stage. We also offer dedicated development teams or separate developer resources to augment your in-house team.
Desktop App Development
We plan, design, and develop a powerful desktop app from scratch. You can also add integration, support, and maintenance to the service package.
Project kickoff: In 1-2 weeks.
Pricing model: Fixed price or T&M.
Desktop App Modernization
We refactor your app code using modern tools, bring the app to newer OS versions or other OSs, or introduce entirely new features.
Project kickoff: In 1-2 weeks.
Pricing model: Fixed price or T&M with a cap.