Django Stars

Django Stars is a Ukrainian software development company founded in 2008, based in Kyiv with additional offices in Lviv. The company employs 130+ engineers and has spent 17 years building custom software for Fortune 500 companies and venture-backed startups, with particular depth in Python and Django development. Their client base has collectively raised over $1 billion in funding, and the company maintains a 92.7% Net Promoter Score with an average partnership duration of 3.2 years.

Services and capabilities

Django Stars offers end-to-end product development across six primary service lines. Their MVP development practice targets early-stage companies, delivering market-ready products in 3–5 months on average. They handle full product discovery including business goal definition, competitor analysis, and value proposition shaping before moving to engineering. Custom software development spans web and mobile applications built with Python, Django, FastAPI, React, and Flutter, running on AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure infrastructure.

For existing products, the company provides software reengineering including platform migration, tech stack upgrades, codebase refactoring, and cloud optimization. Their product design services cover user research, UX/UI design, interaction design, prototyping, and branding. AI and machine learning capabilities include object recognition, optical character recognition, natural language generation, conversational AI, and data science automation. On the advisory side, they offer CTO-as-a-service, technology strategy development, product audit, and digital transformation consulting.

The company structures engagements around their clients' maturity stage. For startups specifically, they emphasize a "Build-Measure-Learn" methodology to validate ideas early, reduce burn rate, and avoid building unnecessary features. They work across fintech, logistics, travel, e-commerce, healthcare, proptech, and education verticals.

Notable work

Molo Finance, the UK's first fully digital mortgage lender, launched its MVP in 8 weeks and has since raised £270 million in investment. The platform processed £600 million in applications in 2021. PADI Travel (formerly Diviac), a scuba diving booking platform, grew from 200,000 users to list 5 million products on its platform; the company acquired Django Stars' team post-acquisition and declared them a strategic partner. MoneyPark, Switzerland's largest online mortgage broker, has processed CHF 3.4 billion in annual mortgage volume and serves 80,000+ customers. Illumidesk, a US-based edtech platform, was re-architected into a scalable system trusted by Intel Corporation. Sindeo, a US-based digital mortgage lender, raised $6.5 million following Django Stars' development of its MVP.

Other named clients with video testimonials include EatClub (software engineering integration), Surfacide (IT operations), Boa Lingua (real-time pricing for package services with 2,000+ customer ratings), Clear Minds, Billion To One (product architecture), MoneyPark, and eSoft Planner. The company has worked with 100+ startups and 50+ early-stage companies.

How they work

Django Stars follows a structured six-phase process: idea validation (business goals and roadmap definition), product design and prototyping (UI/UX design with wireframes and interactive prototypes), agile development and iteration (iterative releases matching evolving needs), testing and QA (functional, performance, and security testing using both automated and manual methods), deployment to production, and ongoing support and maintenance. Engagement models include fixed-price projects (predictable timelines and costs), staff augmentation (extending internal teams while maintaining client control), and dedicated development teams (long-term partnership with full technical ownership). Pricing for startups typically ranges from $40,000–$80,000 for MVP development, $80,000–$150,000 for early-stage product development, and $150,000+ for scalable platforms. Hourly rates range $50–$80 per hour depending on role and engagement model. The company reports an average MVP launch time of 3–5 months and average partnership duration of 3.2 years.

Team and credentials

Django Stars employs 130+ experienced engineers across Kyiv and Lviv. The company holds ISO 27001:2013 (security), ISO 9001:2015 (quality management), and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management) certifications. They are a Y Combinator–trusted partner, SSA member, IARU member through ETH, and trusted by Fortune 500 companies. The company was ranked in the top Python and Django developers for 2026. Client testimonials consistently highlight technical depth, professional execution, and alignment with business outcomes rather than purely outsourced delivery.