Alian Software Inc.

Alian Software was founded in 2010 as a three-person team and has grown to 110+ staff working across custom software, mobile apps, and eCommerce solutions. The company reports 10,000+ projects completed, 171,000+ hours logged on Upwork, and 9,000+ satisfied clients. Based in India, Alian builds for agencies, startups, and enterprises globally, with particular strength in Shopify store development and web applications. They hold ISO 2001-2007, are GDPR-ready and HIPAA-compliant, and are recognized as a top Shopify and eCommerce developer on their platform.

Services and capabilities

Alian's core offerings span custom software development, mobile app development, eCommerce website development (heavy Shopify focus), QA and testing, UX/UI design, and platform and infrastructure work. On the web side, they handle enterprise app development covering employee management and task management systems, B2B web apps with secure data storage and management modules, progressive web applications optimized for cross-device performance, and SaaS products built for cloud-based delivery. They also offer dedicated front-end and back-end development, post-launch maintenance, and quality assurance across manual and automated testing.

Their tech stack is broad. Frontend: React, Angular.js, Vue.js, Tailwind, Next.js, Nuxt.js, three.js. Backend: Node.js, Express.js, Django, Flask. Databases: MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Supabase. Mobile: React Native, Flutter, Android, iOS. CMS/eCommerce: WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Webflow, Strapi, Contentful, TYPO3, Astro. Cloud and DevOps: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Digital Ocean, Vercel, Netlify, Docker, Elastic Search, Typesense, Algolia. They also work with AI/ML tools including TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenAI, and LangChain.

Alian has released three products of their own: QuizMaster (a products recommendation quiz Shopify app), AMARI (an eCommerce Shopify 2.0 theme), and Alian Hub (project management software).

Notable work

Successful projects include a pet grooming vacuum eCommerce store on Shopify (frontend development, UI/UX), a milk butler eCommerce platform, a fragrance candles Shopify store, a teaching web and mobile portal using Vue.JS, Node.js, Firebase and Google Firebase, a Shopify store for Modessic timepieces (fashion), a student visa management web application using Vue.JS and Firebase, a sommelier mobile app using React Native and Firebase, a footwear brand Shopify store, and an advanced chat application combining work and social features built on Firebase and React Native.

One notable outcome: Alian took over a client's project and resolved mobile navigation glitches, while raising transactional conversion rate. Clients consistently mention on-time delivery, communication via email or messaging apps, staying within budget, minimal bugs, and responsiveness.

How they work

Alian follows an Agile methodology with dedicated project managers and weekly updates. Their stated process covers business evaluation, information gathering, consultation, UI design, back-end and front-end development, quality testing, and launch. They provide a dedicated project manager, experienced QA team, and quick technical support. Engagement appears flexible—the FAQ mentions they offer Shopify and WooCommerce work on "long or short-term contracts" at comparatively low hourly costs. No specific pricing model is detailed in the source material.

Team and credentials

Alian Software was founded in 2010. The team now spans 110+ experienced staff. Certifications and compliance include ISO 2001-2007, GDPR-ready status, and HIPAA compliance. The company is recognized as a top Shopify company and top eCommerce developer on their platform. Customer testimonials from named clients (Mark Swedberg, David Sutter, Johnathan Milton, Kirsten VanderJagt, Alicia Laperuta, Foster Brown, Jean-Michel Godin, Hashim Awan, Riaan Gouws, Ravi Bhojwani, Paulina Liffner von Sydow, Chelsea Harris, Shreen Ghaleb, Austin Beals, Lui De Luna, Heedal Kim, Bassam A, Meghan Kennedy, Avi Landy, Scott Lawrence) praise communication, on-time delivery, cost-effectiveness, and code quality.