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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Angeles, PhilippinesServices provided
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See all 7 projectsConnext is a versatile outsourcing agency providing call center, accounting, and business process management services. Reviews indicate a strong focus on client alignment, effective recruitment, and seamless integration into clients' workflows, with over 85% of feedback emphasizing their impressive hiring speed and communication. Clients appreciate their proactive approach and dedication to long-term partnerships, although some suggest enhanced employee training.
$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Dipolog City, PhilippinesServices provided
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See all 20 projectsOBI Services is a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company specializing in data management, administrative outsourcing, and back office services. Across reviews, clients highlight their attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and ability to enhance operational efficiency. Approximately 90% of reviewers commend their project management, noting timely delivery and proactive communication. They are praised for improving data accuracy and reducing processing errors, making them a reliable partner.
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Social media marketing firm iConceptz is located in Vero Beach, Florida and Islamabad, Pakistan. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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Founded in 2017, Bisani Brothers is a midsize Lucknow, India-based Business Consulting company. Their team specializes in Business Consulting and Call Center Services.
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TeleCom Tech Solutions, a midsize call center company, is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada and San Salvador, El Salvador. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sydney, Australia
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Koruna Assist is a Business Consulting company. They are headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Their team offers Business Consulting and Call Center Services.
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Answering service Archers Contact Solutions was launched in 2011. The firm focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing, and is midsize.
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ACTIV8 ASIA, a social media marketing firm, offer Social Media Marketing and Call Center Services. They were founded in 2022.
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Located in Pune, India, Growinity Solutions LLP is a telephone answering service. The team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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MeraTalk is an IT strategy consulting company established in 2020. Based in Cranston, California, the team focuses on IT strategy consulting and Call Center Services.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Davao City, Philippines
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Poseidon BPO is a phone answering service. In Davao City, Philippines, their midsize team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing. The company was launched in 2020.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Islamabad, Pakistan
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Lead Incorporation, a midsize call center service, is located in Islamabad, Pakistan. The team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mandaluyong, Philippines
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PrimeOutsourcing Inc., a small call center company, is in Mandaluyong, Philippines. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Watauga, TX
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Mrs. Smith Assist is a social media marketing company launched in 2019. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Narayanganj, Bangladesh
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ZTecKnowledge is a Narayanganj, Bangladesh-based social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2024, ValueKnox is a Business Consulting company. The team provides Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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BlueOrbit Consultants is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2025. The company provides Digital Strategy and Business Consulting.
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Evigital Solutions PVT LTD is an answering service headquartered in Pune, India. The team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Nylux Ascend, a call center company, is based in harare, Zimbabwe. They focus on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 2025.
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OWL CALL LTD is a call center service established in 2025. Their team provides Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Privy In Equity is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They were founded in 2025, and their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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Launched in 2026, Arkas is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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GlobalRadassist is a Business Continuity Management company established in 2021. Their team specializes in Business Continuity Management and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Monterrey, Mexico
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Small CRM consulting and SI company Dialect Teleservices SA de CV, is headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico. The team provides CRM consulting and SI and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Тоshkent, Uzbekistan
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Located in Casper, Wyoming and Тоshkent, Uzbekistan, Oncruit is a social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2023.
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Founded in 2009, STRAIGHTSOURCE is an application development firm. The team specializes in Mobile App Development and Financial Advising & Planning and is based in Princeton, New Jersey.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Casper, WY
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See all 1 projectsGlobal Tech Billing LLC offers Back Office Services and Administrative Outsourcing, effectively managing settlements, clearances, record maintenance, regulatory compliance, accounting, and IT services. Their clients praise their ability to enhance productivity and efficiency, providing expert input and competitive edge while maintaining excellent project management and client communication, resulting in overall satisfaction with their services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Hartford, England
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Pink Spaghetti PA Services, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was established in 2009. They provides Back Office Outsourcing and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Hyde Park, NY
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Acena, a call center, provide Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing. They were founded in 1998.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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AnswerOne is a call center company. Located in Brooklyn, New York, the team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Grupo Concentra is a small Ciudad de México, Mexico-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49El Paso, TX
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Established in 2000, DataXport.Net is a small software development firm. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Knoxville, TN
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ProximoCX, a small call center service, is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. The team offers Call Center Services and Sales Outsourcing.
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SEO services firm Grid Reputation is based in Kolkata, India. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Moveoffshore, an answering service, specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing. The agency is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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Launched in 2012, VJ IT Services is a small Back Office Outsourcing company located in Belagavi, India. Their team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dover, DE
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In Dover, Delaware and Lahore, Pakistan, Moldech is a Sales Outsourcing company. Their services include Sales Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Gjilan, Kosovo
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SD IT Services, a Customer Service Outsourcing company, is located in Gjilan, Kosovo and Pristina, Kosovo. Founded in 2022, the team focuses on Customer Service Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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Quemahtech OPC Private Limited, a small IT managed services company, is based in Fatorda, India. The team offers IT managed services and IoT development.
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Devcansol Private Limited is a Chennai, India-based SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and IT managed services.
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1-833-652-5900 Alphabet City, NY Call Center and BPO Solutions is a small phone answering service. Launched in 2017, the team offers Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Established in 2022, LUMISHA LLC, a small Market Research company, is in South Dumdum, India. Their services include Market Research and Call Center Services.
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Established in 2017, Impactful Commerce LLC is a Conversion Optimization company. The firm provides Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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Avvant Business Process Outsourcing is a call center company. The firm is located in Makati City, Philippines. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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SwiftOpz, a call center, is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. They offer Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 2025.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kochi, India
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GoForContent is a Content Writing Services company. They were founded in 2022 and focus on Content Writing Services and Content Marketing.
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SmartEdge Global Solutions Ltd. Co. Is a Digital Strategy company. The Iloilo City, Philippines-based company specializes in Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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Karepoint Billing Service LLP, a Customer Service Outsourcing company, focus on Customer Service Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing. They were founded in 2025.
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Horyzon Network is a small Back Office Outsourcing company in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Business Consulting.
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SkyOS BPO is an answering service company in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India. They specialize in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bogotá, Colombia
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LATAM MEDICAL TALENT is a HR Outsourcing company. Founded in 2026, the company provides HR Outsourcing and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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Back Office Outsourcing company Atlas Virtual Assist Pte Ltd was established in 2025. The team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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List of the Top 15 Data Entry Companies
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Hollywood, FL
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35.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Portland, OR
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35.4/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Wilmington, DE
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35.8/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Gilbert, AZ
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33.7/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999San Pablo City, Philippines
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32.3/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Angeles, Philippines
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32.2/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Amsterdam, Netherlands
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31.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Makati, Philippines
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31.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sugar Land, TX
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Pasig, Philippines
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30.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Santa Monica, CA
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31.3/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Chicago, IL
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31.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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31.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Calgary, Canada
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31.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Lexington, KY
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Newport Beach, CA
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32.5/40.019.4/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Gurugram, India
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Miami Beach, FL
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30.8/40.016/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999
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30.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Sydney, Australia
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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30.6/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Austin, TX
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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31/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Back Office Outsourcing50% Data Entry & Processing75% Other
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Data Entry Company FAQs
Looking for a data entry company but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers what you need to know before hiring a data entry company, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch features firms offering data input across industries twice a year based on a proprietary methodology. The top data entry companies for Fall 2025 include:
A data entry company captures, organizes, and validates information so businesses can access clean, searchable records in real time. Teams may transcribe handwritten forms, digitize invoices, update CRMs, or enrich product catalogs. By standardizing formats and running quality-assurance checks, these firms free internal staff to focus on higher-value tasks such as analysis and strategy.
Typical offerings include:
- Online & offline data entry (spreadsheets, CRMs, ERPs)
- Data cleansing, de-duplication, and enrichment
- Invoice, receipt, and order-processing entry
- Image, PDF, and handwriting transcription
- Catalog and SKU management for e-commerce platforms
- Data mining, web scraping, and research support
Some agencies bundle adjacent services like content moderation, virtual assistance, or customer support for a more comprehensive back-office solution.
Clutch price data shows hourly rates ranging from $5–$35, depending on location, specialization, and volume. Fixed-fee projects often start around $500 for one-time database cleanup and can exceed $25,000 for ongoing, high-volume programs. Offshoring to regions with lower labor costs can reduce expenses, but confirm that time-zone overlap and language proficiency meet your requirements.
You can start by defining scope and accuracy targets (e.g., 99.5% error-free) when choosing the right data entry provider. Then:
- Short-list firms with proven experience in your industry or data type.
- Read Clutch reviews to verify reliability, turnaround times, and communication style.
- Request a pilot project or sample test to measure speed and quality.
- Compare data-security standards (ISO, SOC 2, GDPR) and NDAs.
Balancing cost with accuracy and compliance usually yields the best long-term value.
Be careful of data entry companies that showcase any of these red flags:
- Guaranteed “100% accuracy” without QA details
- Vague or missing data-security protocols
- Limited sample work or no references
- Slow, unclear communication during the quoting phase
- One-size-fits-all pricing with no scalability options
If any of these appear, dig deeper or consider alternative vendors.
You can use the sample questions to help with your hiring process:
- What is your average accuracy rate, and how is it measured?
- Which tools or platforms will you use for my project?
- How do you secure sensitive data in transit and at rest?
- Can you provide a small pilot or trial period?
- How do you handle revisions or error corrections?
- What is your typical turnaround time for X volume?
Clear answers establish expectations and reduce the risk of costly rework.
Freelancers are ideal for small, one-off tasks requiring minimal oversight. Agencies, on the other hand, scale rapidly, provide multi-layered quality control, and often operate 24/7. If you need consistent throughput, strict SLAs, or compliance certifications, an agency is usually the safer bet.
E-commerce, healthcare, finance, logistics, and market research frequently outsource data entry to manage large volumes of orders, patient records, invoices, shipment logs, and survey results. Industry-specific knowledge, such as medical coding or SKU taxonomy, can significantly reduce onboarding time and errors.