What SLOBODA STUDIO does

Sloboda Studio is a Berlin-headquartered, privately held custom software development consultancy founded in 2010 by serial IT entrepreneur Pavel Obod, operating under the legal entity Sloboda Software GMBH. The company delivers outsourced engineering through three engagement models — IT staff augmentation, dedicated development teams, and end-to-end custom software development — primarily serving European and North American clients across verticals including marketplaces, real estate, FinTech, healthcare, MarTech/AdTech, and travel & hospitality. Its team comprises approximately 100 mid- and senior-level developers and has delivered over 200 projects since inception, with the company reporting that its clients have collectively raised over $100M in funding.

The company's technology core is Ruby on Rails and Python (with Django), supported by React, Vue.js, and TypeScript. It has built a growing AI/ML practice offering AI development services, ChatGPT/OpenAI integration, AI chatbot development, generative AI solutions, data science capabilities (NLP, NLG, machine learning, image recognition), and a sub-brand of free AI tools at ai.sloboda-studio.com. The firm holds ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, maintains a 4.9 Clutch rating, and has been recognized as a Top 1000 B2B company, Top Staff Augmentation Company, and Top Ruby on Rails Company by Clutch in 2024. Documented client outcomes include Veeqo's acquisition by Amazon, AppLift's DataLift 360 platform serving 1.2B+ users, Creyos being adopted by Cambridge University and Pfizer, and Chimpy's expansion to over 1,000 Swiss locations.

Revenue is generated through professional services on monthly billing terms; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The GTM motion is sales-led and consultative — direct outreach, website consultation requests with 24-hour response, Clutch profile visibility, and content marketing through the company blog and YouTube case studies. The founder organizes Outsource People, the largest software development conference in Eastern Europe, and serves as a brand ambassador for Payoneer in Ukraine. Day-to-day operations are led by Managing Director Olga Yakubovska, with Polina Vecheria heading AI product innovation as Business Analyst & AI Product Innovation Lead. No institutional funding rounds have been disclosed; the company is bootstrapped and founder-controlled.

Name

SLOBODA STUDIO

Legal name

Sloboda Software GMBH

Website

https://sloboda-studio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sloboda Studio is a Berlin-based software development consultancy founded in 2010, employing roughly 100 mid-to-senior developers to deliver IT staff augmentation, dedicated teams, and custom software across Ruby on Rails, Python, and AI/ChatGPT for European and North American clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Software Development Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure Staffing (BPACADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Captive/Global In-House Center (GIC) Setup & Managed Services (BPAEAMAK), DevOps Consulting & Transformation (BPAEAKAA)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• IT staff augmentation
• Ruby on Rails development
• Dedicated development teams
• Marketplace development

Headquarters

HQ city

Paralepa

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. IT Staff Augmentation: Providing experienced professionals to augment existing client development teams on a flexible basis. Clients pay for developer hours or monthly engagements.
2. Dedicated Development Team: Custom-tailored teams fully committed to client projects, offering expertise, scalability, and continuous collaboration. Long-term partnership model with recurring revenue potential.
3. Custom Software Development: Turnkey software development services from discovery phase through deployment and maintenance, including front-end, back-end, QA, and DevOps services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Sloboda Studio is an outsourced software development company that delivers custom web, Ruby on Rails, Python, and marketplace software through three engagement models: IT staff augmentation, dedicated development teams, and turnkey custom software development. They provide specialized capabilities in AI/ChatGPT integration, IoT, real estate platforms, FinTech, healthcare, and B2B/B2C marketplace development. The firm offers front-end, back-end, QA, DevOps, UI/UX, and cybersecurity services to enterprise and mid-market clients globally.

Product overview

Sloboda Studio is a software development company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services centered around three core offerings: Staff Augmentation (access to experienced professionals), Software Development (turning ideas into products), and Dedicated Development Teams (custom-tailored teams for continuous collaboration). The company provides specialized development services including Web Development, Data Science, AI Development (with ChatGPT integration), Ruby on Rails Development, Python Development, IoT Development, Cybersecurity Services, DevOps, UI/UX Design, and Quality Assurance. They also offer a sub-brand called AI Free Tools at ai.sloboda-studio.com. The company focuses on industries including Real Estate, Marketplaces, FinTech, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Sustainability, with demonstrated expertise in building marketplaces and raising funding for clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Staff Augmentation Provides experienced middle and senior software developers integrated into client teams on a flexible basis to meet specific project requirements. Billing is hourly or monthly, with narrow project scope per developer.
• Software Development Turnkey custom software development services from discovery phase through deployment and maintenance, including front-end, back-end, QA, DevOps, and project management. Targeted at startups and enterprises needing end-to-end product delivery.
• Dedicated Development Team Custom-tailored full team fully committed to client projects, offering expertise, scalability, and continuous collaboration with PM process handled by Sloboda Studio. Designed for mid to long-term engagements.
• Ruby on Rails Development Specialized Ruby on Rails development services including new builds, upgrades, and migrations. A core competency and primary differentiator for the company.
• Python Development Python-based software development services including Django framework expertise for web platforms, data pipelines, and back-end systems.
• AI Development Services Artificial intelligence development services including generative AI solutions and AI chatbot development using ChatGPT and OpenAI technologies.
• ChatGPT Integration Services Integration of ChatGPT and OpenAI capabilities into client applications and workflows.
• Marketplace Development Specialized development of online marketplace platforms across multiple verticals including retail, services, and B2B/B2C transactions. Over 10 marketplaces built for clients.
• Real Estate Software Development Software solutions for the real estate industry including property listing platforms, portals, auction platforms, and management applications.
• IoT Development Services Internet of Things development services for connected devices and systems.
• Cybersecurity Services Comprehensive cybersecurity services including IT security audits and information security management, supported by ISO 27001:2022 certification.
• DevOps Services DevOps services for continuous integration, continuous deployment, and infrastructure management.
• UI/UX Design Services User interface and user experience design services for web and mobile applications.
• Quality Assurance & Testing Software QA and testing services to ensure product quality and reliability, supported by ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management processes.
• Web Development Comprehensive web development including discovery, technology consulting, code review, front-end and back-end development, project management, UX/UI design, support, maintenance, integration, migration, and DevOps.
• Data Science Services Data science capabilities including big data, AI-powered chatbots, machine learning solutions, image recognition, algorithm design, statistical modeling, NLP, NLG, ETL, and data mining.
• Website Redesign Services Website redesign and modernization services for existing sites.
• Project Management IT project management services using Agile best practices to oversee software development engagements.
• Bubble Development No-code/low-code development using the Bubble platform for rapid application delivery.
• MarTech & AdTech Development Software development for marketing and advertising technology including marketing automation, advertising platforms, programmatic advertising, and audience management.
• Travel & Hospitality Software Development Software development for travel and hospitality including booking platforms, travel marketplaces, hospitality management, and Airbnb-style rental applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Veeqo platform acquired by Amazon
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cambridge UniversityminorOthersCreyos, a B2B cognitive platform developed by Sloboda Studio, is used by Cambridge University as part of their cognitive assessment and research initiatives.
• PfizerminorOthersCreyos platform developed by Sloboda Studio is utilized by Pfizer for cognitive health assessments.
• PayoneercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPavel Obod, Founder of Sloboda Studio, serves as a brand ambassador of Payoneer payment platform in Ukraine, indicating a strategic partnership for payment and financial services collaboration.
• Outsource People ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPavel Obod organizes Outsource People, the largest software development conference in Eastern Europe, which Sloboda Studio sponsors/supports as part of industry leadership positioning.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Andela: Global engineering talent platform specializing in staff augmentation and dedicated teams, with comparable vertical expertise in marketplaces, FinTech, and enterprise software.
• Toptal: Vetted freelance network for top software developers, providing staff augmentation and dedicated teams—directly competing for the same enterprise clients seeking premium offshore talent.
• BairesDev: Large Latin American IT outsourcing and staff augmentation firm offering dedicated development teams across Ruby, Python, and full-stack technologies—directly comparable to Sloboda's core model.
• Turing: AI-enabled platform for hiring and managing remote software developers, offering staff augmentation with similar engagement models and technology breadth.
• Geniusee: Eastern European software development company offering staff augmentation, dedicated teams, and custom development—closely comparable in size, geography, and service model.
• Perpetio: Mid-sized Eastern European custom software development and staff augmentation firm with similar service mix and target verticals (marketplaces, real estate, healthcare).

Broad incumbents

• EPAM Systems: Large, publicly traded Eastern European IT services firm offering custom software development and staff augmentation across all major stacks—a much larger incumbent competing for similar enterprise deals.
• Upwork: Large freelance marketplace where enterprises source individual developers and dedicated teams; competes indirectly with Sloboda's staff augmentation business.
• Cognizant: Global IT services giant with extensive custom software development and digital engineering practices; competes with Sloboda for large enterprise transformation deals.

Emerging players

• Arc.dev: Curated remote developer hiring platform with senior engineering talent, overlapping with Sloboda's mid-to-senior developer positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/slobodastudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sloboda-studio
• Instagraminstagram.com/sloboda.studio
• Xx.com/slobodastudio

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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