
Sidebench
ReviewLos Angeles custom software and mobile app agency ranked #1 in LA by Clutch, building HIPAA-compliant platforms for healthcare and enterprise clients since 2012.

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About Sidebench
Sidebench is a custom software and mobile app development agency founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. Ranked #1 custom software and mobile app developer in Los Angeles by Clutch multiple years running and named to the Clutch 1000 global list, Sidebench serves clients from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. Notable clients include the American Heart Association, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, NBCUniversal, Red Bull, and Microsoft. With 48 Clutch reviews and a perfect 5.0 rating, the firm is recognized for deep HIPAA-compliant engineering expertise and a strong track record in healthcare and media technology.
Who Sidebench Is Best For
Sidebench is best suited for organizations building regulated-industry applications, particularly in healthcare and media, that want a proven LA-based agency with national enterprise credentials. Their HIPAA-compliant engineering capability and track record with hospital systems, nonprofits, and Fortune 500 brands make them a natural fit for high-compliance, high-quality product builds. Teams with $50K+ budgets seeking a Clutch-ranked partner rather than a commodity agency will find Sidebench among the most credentialed choices in Southern California.
Why Choose Sidebench
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Selected Work

Personalized Mobile Treatment
NOCD
Discover how Sidebench redesigned the NOCD app to improve OCD treatment through user-friendly design, HIPAA compliance, and teletherapy integration.
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CHLA: Baby Steps LA
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Discover how Sidebench collaborated with Children's Hospital Los Angeles to develop Baby Steps LA, a mobile app improving the NICU discharge process and follow-up care.
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Accelerating Patients’ Access to Advanced Neurological Therapy
Cortica
Discover how Sidebench's Axon platform reduced Cortica's patient scheduling from 6 months to under 30 days, enhancing neurological therapy access.
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