What Hutman does

Hutman Inc. is a private, Minnesota-based web development and hosting firm founded in 1996, operating with a six-person senior team out of Golden Valley in the Twin Cities. The company delivers custom website builds, web applications, and ongoing technical operations for a mix of small and mid-sized regional businesses and a handful of larger enterprise clients across ecommerce, industrial, distribution, identity protection, and academic publishing verticals. Core technical capabilities span Laravel and Vue.js application development, custom themes and implementations on WordPress, CraftCMS, ConcreteCMS, and Shopify, plus NetSuite ERP integration for product configurators and order sync. Supporting services include recurring DevOps and hosting with CI/CD, security and performance optimization, and domain registration through the Tucows OpenSRS reseller channel, with a self-serve customer portal (Hutman System Manager) handling account access.

The business model combines project-based professional services (custom code, architecture, integrations) with subscription-style recurring revenue from hosting, maintenance, source-code management, and domain resale. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: free consultations, direct outreach, referrals, and a core partnership with design agency Windmill Strategy that funnels collaborative client builds. There are no public pricing tiers, no disclosed revenue or funding, and no institutional investors; Hutman appears to be a founder/management-owned services firm. The company has held regional credibility for nearly three decades and was recognized as a Twin Cities Business 2023 Best of Business winner.

Given the absence of disclosed financials and a six-person delivery bench, scale is intentionally bounded. Strategic emphasis over the visible period is on deepening integration expertise (Shopify, NetSuite), expanding recurring service touchpoints (customer portal, webmail, scheduling, domain registration), and reinforcing the brand through regional recognition rather than pursuing headcount or geographic expansion.

Name

Hutman

Legal name

Hutman Inc.

Website

https://hutman.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hutman Inc. is a Minnesota-based web development and hosting firm, founded in 1996, that builds custom websites and applications on Laravel, Vue.js, Shopify, CraftCMS, and WordPress for SMB and enterprise clients in the Twin Cities region, with recurring hosting, DevOps, and domain services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Development Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

akta.pro primary industry

DevOps Consulting & Transformation (BPAEAKAA)

Keywords

• Web development services
• Custom web applications
• Hosting and maintenance
• CMS implementation
• Domain registration

Headquarters

HQ city

Hopkins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Architecture and Custom Code Development: Custom web development services building websites and applications using frameworks including Laravel, Vue.js, and CMS platforms like CraftCMS, ConcreteCMS, Shopify, and WordPress
2. DevOps, Hosting, and Maintenance: Server management, hosting, security audits, performance tuning, backup and recovery, source code management, and CI/CD services
3. Domain Registration: Domain name registration services through Tucows/OpenSRS reseller channel

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hutman provides custom web development services building websites and web applications using Laravel, Vue.js, CraftCMS, ConcreteCMS, Shopify, and WordPress. The firm also delivers ongoing DevOps, hosting, and maintenance services including server management, CI/CD, security audits, and performance tuning, supported by domain registration through a Tucows/OpenSRS reseller channel.

Product overview

Hutman is a web development services company offering technical solutions for website projects. The core offering consists of three interconnected service areas: Software Architecture and Custom Code Development (building custom CMS themes and web applications), DevOps/Hosting/Maintenance services, and Optimization services for accessibility, performance, and security. These are supported by customer-facing tools including the Hutman System Manager customer portal, Webmail access, Domain Registration services, and Meeting Scheduler resources. The company provides ongoing technical support and works with clients from planning through long-term maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Software Architecture and Custom Code Development Senior web development services building custom CMS themes for CraftCMS, ConcreteCMS, Shopify, and WordPress, as well as custom web applications using Laravel and Vue.js, with extensive experience in complex integrations and database design.
• DevOps, Server Management, Hosting, and Maintenance Hosting and maintenance plans including server management, backup and recovery, source code management, CI/CD pipelines, and security audits.
• Accessibility, Performance, and Security Optimization Services to ensure website accessibility for all users, performance tuning, security scanning, and remediation.
• Domain Registration Domain name registration and management services, acting as authorized agent through the Tucows/OpenSRS distribution channel.
• Hutman System Manager Customer portal for account management, allowing customers to access their accounts, reset passwords, and manage their services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handles logistics for 1000 kids skiing each weekend for Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Windmill StrategycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign and strategy agency that collaborates with Hutman on complex web projects. They work together to plan features, create designs, and build end products for clients including Fastest, Holland Supply Company, and Plural Publishing.
• Tucows (OpenSRS)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDomain name registration reseller partnership through Tucows' OpenSRS distribution channel. Hutman acts as authorized agent for domain registration services on behalf of clients.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Razorfish: Large digital transformation agency delivering web platforms, ecommerce, and CRM/ERP integrations for enterprise brands. Overlaps Hutman's full-stack delivery (CMS, ecommerce, ERP integration) but at significantly larger scale and brand-tier clients.
• Deloitte Digital: Global digital agency within Deloitte offering large-scale web platforms, CMS implementations, and enterprise integrations. Same broad category as Hutman (custom web, CMS, integrations) but at vastly larger scale, addressing enterprise RFPs Hutman cannot bid for.

Direct peers

• 10up: WordPress-focused web engineering agency offering custom development, hosting, and managed services. Closely comparable to Hutman's CMS implementation, hosting, and maintenance offerings, particularly the WordPress track.
• SmartSites: Full-service web design and development agency offering custom sites, ecommerce, and ongoing marketing services to SMBs. Comparable to Hutman on SMB customer segment, website builds, and recurring service offerings.
• Curotec: Laravel and enterprise web development agency delivering custom applications with complex integrations. Comparable to Hutman on Laravel/Vue.js custom builds, NetSuite-class integrations, and enterprise project delivery.
• Bluecadet: Boutique digital experience agency delivering custom web builds, CMS implementations, and interactive product experiences. Comparable to Hutman on craft CMS work, integration-heavy builds, and design agency partnership model.
• WebDevStudios: WordPress and custom web development agency serving SMB and enterprise clients with design, build, and maintenance. Overlaps with Hutman on WordPress/CMS development, ongoing maintenance, and design partner workflows.
• Lullabot: Mid-sized web development agency specializing in Drupal and Laravel work for enterprise and mid-market clients. Comparable to Hutman in stack breadth, services-led model, and similar mix of custom development with ongoing support.
• Clarity Ventures: Laravel and Shopify ecommerce development agency serving mid-market and enterprise clients. Directly comparable to Hutman on Laravel custom apps, Shopify theme work, and ERP integration projects.

Others

• Tucows (OpenSRS): Domain registration and reseller platform through which Hutman offers Domain Registration services. Not a competitor but an ecosystem partner; comparable in that Tucows supplies the wholesale layer Hutman resells to clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/hutman
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hutman-inc-
• Xx.com/hutman

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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