Softdex

- Curated directory of verified software houses across Brazil

- Independent client reviews (vendors cannot edit or remove them)

- AI-powered project matching based on specialty and track record

- Structured proposal workflow — 5 business days turnaround

- Filters by specialty, Brazilian state, and company size

- Softdex Awards badge program to identify top vendors

- Free for buyers — no account required to browse

1. Hiring a development partner for an MVP A founder has validated a problem and needs to build a first version of the product. Instead of asking friends for referrals, they describe the project on Softdex and receive proposals from 3–5 matched software houses within 5 business days.

2. Evaluating vendors for a dedicated squad A growing company wants to scale its product team without hiring CLT. Softdex shows which software houses offer dedicated squads, with verified reviews from clients who've used the service — making vendor comparison structured instead of guesswork.

3. Replacing an underperforming vendor A company is unhappy with its current software house and needs to switch. Softdex filters by specialty and location, so the replacement search takes hours instead of weeks of referrals and cold calls.

4. Enterprise procurement with compliance needs A procurement team at a mid-size or large company needs verified references and structured profiles to approve a new vendor. Softdex provides the documentation and independent reviews required for formal due diligence.

5. Finding a niche specialist A healthtech startup needs a software house with experience in regulated industries. Instead of filtering through generic directories, Softdex lets them find vendors with specific domain expertise — fintech, healthtech, e-commerce, mobile, AI, or cloud.

6. Comparing proposals side by side A CTO already has one proposal in hand and wants to benchmark it. Softdex's AI matching sends the same brief to compatible vendors, returning comparable proposals that make negotiation and decision-making faster.