Aalpha is a 20+ year Indian dev firm with 250+ staff. Big Helpers is an 18-year boutique partner-led shop. Both ship good code; we're built for different buyers.
| Dimension | Aalpha | Big Helpers |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 | 2008 |
| Team size | 250+ staff | Boutique team |
| Office locations | 4 (US, UAE, India ×2) | India (remote-first) |
| Project size focus | Mid-large enterprise | SMB & startup (₹15K-15L) |
| Pricing transparency | Quote-on-request | Public INR ranges + interactive calculator |
| India-context features | Available | Default (UPI / GST / WhatsApp / Hindi / Tally) |
| Founder accessibility | Sales team | WhatsApp directly with Partner |
| Live flagship product | Client work | RTI Wiki (1,500+ articles, 22 AI tools, public) |
| MVP timeline | 3-6 months | 6-10 weeks |
| Compliance certifications | ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA | DPDP-aligned, NDA standard |
| Public blog / insights | ~4 articles visible | 30 deep India-context guides |
30-min call. We'll tell you honestly if we're the right fit. Some projects we'll refer to Aalpha or others.