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Tech Companies in Nepal: Frequently Asked Questions (2026)
5 min readAnswers on Nepal's tech sector: top companies, AI companies, developer salaries, finding jobs, startups, outsourcing compared with India and how our list was chosen.
Sadin Shrestha
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Answers to the questions we hear most about Nepal's technology sector. For the companies themselves, see our Top 50 IT & Software Companies in Nepal directory, or browse it by software development companies, tech startups and AI companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top tech companies in Nepal?
The largest tech companies in Nepal by employee count include Deerwalk Services, Leapfrog Technology, Cotiviti Nepal, Verisk Nepal, and CloudFactory. These companies each employ 400+ people in Nepal, primarily serving international clients in healthcare, insurance, and AI data services.
Which AI companies are based in Nepal?
Nepal has a growing AI sector. Zunkiree Labs, based in Kathmandu, builds production AI agents and products: AI search and RAG, an AI commerce agent, an AI booking engine and a manufacturing ERP. Other firms in the sector work on machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and data labeling.
What is the average salary for software developers in Nepal?
Software developer salaries in Nepal vary widely by company, experience and specialisation, and AI/ML specialists and developers with international experience generally earn more. Check current figures on job platforms such as LinkedIn and MeroJob, or in a recent salary survey, before setting a budget.
How do I find software development jobs in Nepal?
Major job platforms include LinkedIn, MeroJob, JobsNepal, and Kumarijob. Most top tech companies actively recruit through their websites. Tech meetups, Slack communities like NepalJS, and university career fairs are also common channels.
Are there good tech startups in Nepal?
Yes, Nepal has a growing startup ecosystem. Notable startups include Khalti (fintech), Foodmandu (food delivery), Tootle (ride-hailing), Hamro Patro (content platform), and Daraz (e-commerce). The ecosystem is supported by incubators like Entrepreneurs for Nepal (E4N) and increasing seed funding availability.
What industries do Nepali tech companies serve?
Nepali tech companies primarily serve:
- Healthcare: Deerwalk, Cotiviti, Verisk
- Fintech/Banking: F1Soft, eSewa, Khalti
- AI/Data: Fusemachines, CloudFactory, Zunkiree Labs
- E-commerce: Daraz, Sastodeal, Thulo
- Enterprise Software: Leapfrog, Javra, Proshore
Which are the best IT companies in Nepal?
"Best" depends on what you need. For large-scale software engineering, the companies most often named are Leapfrog Technology, Deerwalk Services, F1Soft, Javra and Verisk Nepal. For AI work, Fusemachines, CloudFactory, Docsumo and Zunkiree Labs are on this list. The directory says what each company specialises in, so you can match the firm to the job instead of relying on a single ranking.
Which are the top software companies in Nepal?
The Top Software Development Companies in Nepal page lists the software firms in this directory, including Leapfrog Technology, Deerwalk Services, Verisk Nepal, F1Soft International and Javra Software. Verify team size, references and recent work directly with any company before you hire it. Our guide to choosing an IT company in Nepal shows how.
How were the companies on this list chosen?
Each company had to operate in Nepal with a significant engineering or product team, focus on technology, show scale (20+ people) or clear market impact, and be active in 2026. The "How We Selected These Companies" section of the directory gives the full criteria and what the list leaves out.
How does Nepal compare to India for software outsourcing?
Costs are often lower in Nepal, but how much depends on the role, seniority and engagement model, so get quotes for your own scope. English proficiency is high, and time zone alignment with Europe and parts of Asia is favorable. India has more scale, more specialized talent pools, and more developed infrastructure. Nepal tends to suit smaller teams where close working relationships matter.
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