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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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Khened VA Services & Consulting is a Business Consulting company. Launched in 2019, the firm is in Bengaluru, India. Their team specializes in Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Mediawirt Consulting is a Customer Service Outsourcing company established in 2012. The team offers Customer Service Outsourcing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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TeleMED Diagnostic Management is a Toronto, Canada-based IT managed services company. The team provides IT managed services and Application Testing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Gandhinagar, India
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Located in Gandhinagar, India, AstutePro is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Colombo, Sri Lanka
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ColomboLink Innovations Pvt Ltd is a small Colombo, Sri Lanka-based PEO/Employee Leasing company. The team focuses on PEO/Employee Leasing and IT managed services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2023, Fyhba Services Pvt Ltd, a small Business Consulting company, is in Pune, India. Their services include Business Consulting and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Call center service Outsource Oasis provides Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing. They are headquartered in St.Catherine, Jamaica.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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Talent Trellis Inc., a small Back Office Outsourcing company, is based in Toronto, Canada and Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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Founded in 2022, Call Center Solutions Africa(CCSA) is an answering service. The firm specializes in Call Center Services and Sales Outsourcing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jakarta, Indonesia
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Business Consulting company Sophistec Global is located in Jakarta, Indonesia. Their services include Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Based in Winter Garden, Florida, Towerbridge is a Recruiting company. Their services include Recruiting and Staffing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Auremonta Qualion Group (Pty) Ltd is an answering service company. The team specializes in Call Center Services and Sales Outsourcing, and the firm is based in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Virgo Virtuoso is a Market Research company. Launched in 2022, the team focuses on Market Research and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Swatar, Malta
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Bizcuits Solutions LTD is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Founded in 2024, the firm specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerAntioch, CA
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Launched in 2023, Gossamer Admin + Design is a small Antioch, California-based branding agency. Their team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sheridan, WY
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Unified Serve Solutions is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. They are based in Sheridan, Wyoming, and their services include Customer Service Outsourcing and IT managed services.
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Empire Outsourcing is an answering service. The team provides Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing and is located in Managua, Nicaragua.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sacramento, CA
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InstinctX is a Business Consulting company founded in 2023. The team offers Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing and is based in Sacramento, California and Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerWah, Pakistan
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Bilal malik Dev is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2018, their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerWoodbridge, VA
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Loud whisperer studio is a Back Office Outsourcing company established in 2025. The agency focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Document Digitization & Management.
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ModoGlobal Language Services is a Translation company. The team is in Nicosia, Cyprus, and their services include Translation and Transcription.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Annapolis, MD
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Consilarus is a Business Consulting company headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland. Established in 2024, the team offers Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Islamabad, Pakistan
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SMD Networks, a Business Consulting company, is in Islamabad, Pakistan. Launched in 2024, the team focuses on Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Launched in 2025, My Medical Billing Solution is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. Their team offers Customer Service Outsourcing and Transcription.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kampen, Netherlands
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Launched in 2026, Kapwa Support is an answering service company. The team focuses on Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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See all 1 projectsCadre Crew offers comprehensive Back Office Services, including Administrative Outsourcing and Project Coordination, tailored to meet the needs of e-commerce companies. Reviews highlight their reliability, responsiveness, and effective communication, contributing to seamless project execution and consistent on-time delivery. Clients commend Cadre Crew for their proactive approach and alignment with company values, making them a preferred choice for offshore back office support.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Greenbucks Global, a SEO services firm, is based in Ahmedabad, India. Launched in 2022, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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Established in 2024, Voltron Operations is a call center company. Their services include Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Omni-serve is an answering service company. Their team is in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. The firm provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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MediVerticals, a web development company, is located in Frisco, Texas. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Guadalajara, Mexico
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Impulso Alfa is a Business Consulting company. The small Guadalajara, Mexico-based team specializes in Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching. The agency was launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Campinas, Brazil
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Business Consulting company Valor BPO specializes in Business Consulting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO). They are based in Campinas, Brazil.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerStuart, FL
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Based in Stuart, Florida, Small Hits LLC is a social media marketing agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were established in 2021.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerEdmonton, Canada
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Business Consulting company Sheena Consutling Inc was launched in 2021. The small team focuses on Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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Virtual ConnIQ is a call center service located in Consolacion, Philippines. Established in 2022, the team provides Call Center Services and Sales Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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Established in 2024, Swift VA Global is a Market Research company. The team provides Market Research and Marketing Strategy and is headquartered in East London, South Africa.
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Globexa Group is an answering service. In Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the company was established in 2025. Their services include Call Center Services and IT managed services.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Albuquerque, NM
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Anchorcall Services, LLC, a call center, provide Call Center Services and Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting. They were founded in 2025.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Enliven Designers is a midsize UX agency. Founded in 2019, the team focuses on UX/UI Design and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ohrid, North Macedonia
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OptaVista is a small web development firm in Sheridan, Wyoming and Ohrid, North Macedonia. Their services include Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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Small custom software development firm AusetSoft Solutions Pvt Ltd, is located in Bengaluru, India. Their services include Custom Software Development and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Nikseam is an answering service company. Their small team is based in Ahmedabad, India and Mumbai, India. Their services include Call Center Services and Accounting.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Small Recruiting company Borderless Talent Hub, is based in London, England. The team offers Recruiting and HR Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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Prime Contact Group is an answering service headquartered in Miami, Florida. The team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Located in Charlotte , North Carolina, DigiPro360 is a call center service. Established in 2026, the team focuses on Call Center Services 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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35.2/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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32.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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30.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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30.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sugar Land, TX
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33.8/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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33.4/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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32/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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28.8/40.014/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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31.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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29.6/40.015/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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29.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.