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Made in Montreal: Tech and apps

48 Montreal brands and makers in Tech and apps, from household names to small workshops. Free listings, never sponsored.

48 brands, A to Z

  • Made in Montreal

    AlayaCare

    Montréal · since 2014

    Montreal software for home care agencies, handling scheduling, visits and care records for nurses.

    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Alithya

    Montréal · since 1992

    Montreal IT consulting firm helping companies with digital strategy, enterprise software and data projects.

    • Tech and apps
    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Antidote (Druide informatique)

    Montréal · since 1993

    Montreal software Antidote, the grammar checker and dictionaries suite that French writers rely on.

    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    Applied Acoustics Systems

    Montréal · since 1998

    Montreal maker of virtual instrument plugins like Lounge Lizard electric piano and Chromaphone.

    • Tech and apps
    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Audiokinetic

    Montréal · since 2000

    Montreal creator of Wwise, the interactive audio engine behind the sound of many video games.

    • Tech and apps
    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Axis Lighting

    Montréal

    Montreal manufacturer of high-performance LED lighting for offices, schools and commercial spaces.

    • Home and decor
    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Behaviour Interactive

    Montréal · since 1992

    Montreal video game studio, one of Canada's largest, behind the horror hit Dead by Daylight.

    • Toys, games and fun
    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    Bell

    Montréal · since 1880

    Telephone company founded in Montreal in 1880, still headquartered on Nuns' Island in Verdun.

    • Services
    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    Bombardier

    Montréal · since 1942

    Business jet maker born in Valcourt from Joseph-Armand Bombardier's snowmobile, now building Global jets in Montreal.

    • Services
    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    Busbud

    Montréal · since 2011

    Montreal website and app for comparing and booking bus and train tickets in over 80 countries.

    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    CAE

    Montréal · since 1947

    Montreal company building flight simulators and training pilots, crews and defence teams around the world.

    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    CGI

    Montréal · since 1976

    Montreal IT consulting giant started in 1976, building and running systems for governments and businesses worldwide.

    • Tech and apps
    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    Clever Endeavour Games

    Montréal

    Montreal indie studio behind Ultimate Chicken Horse, a party platformer made to play with friends.

    • Toys, games and fun
    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Cogeco

    Montréal · since 1957

    Telecom and media company born in Trois-Rivières, offering internet and TV and owning local radio stations.

    • Services
    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    Compulsion Games

    Montréal · since 2009

    Montreal studio, now part of Xbox, known for We Happy Few and South of Midnight.

    • Toys, games and fun
    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Dialogue

    Montréal · since 2016

    Montreal virtual care platform offering employees online doctor visits, mental health support and wellness programs.

    • Tech and apps
    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    Felix & Paul Studios

    Montréal

    Montreal virtual reality studio behind the Emmy-winning Space Explorers: The ISS Experience.

    • Tech and apps
    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Fizz

    Montréal · since 2019

    Montreal-born mobile and internet provider run fully online, where customers build their own flexible plans.

    • Services
    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    Flare

    Montréal

    Montreal cybersecurity company that scans the dark web for leaked passwords and company data.

    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Genetec

    Montréal · since 1997

    Montreal maker of security software that runs video cameras, access control and license plate readers.

    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    Haivision

    Montréal · since 2004

    Montreal video streaming company behind Makito encoders and the open SRT protocol used by broadcasters.

    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Hexoskin

    Montréal · since 2006

    Montreal maker of smart shirts that track heart rate, breathing and activity, even worn in space.

    • Tech and apps
    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Hilo

    Montréal

    Hydro-Québec smart home service that automates thermostats to cut power use during winter peaks.

    • Tech and apps
    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    Hopper

    Montréal · since 2007

    Montreal-born travel app that predicts flight and hotel prices and tells you when to book.

    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    Kitfox Games

    Montréal · since 2013

    Independent Montreal studio making and publishing quirky games like Boyfriend Dungeon and Dwarf Fortress.

    • Toys, games and fun
    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    LANDR

    Montréal · since 2014

    Montreal music platform offering AI mastering, music distribution, samples and plugins for musicians.

    • Tech and apps
    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Lightspeed

    Montréal · since 2005

    Montreal software company making point-of-sale and payment systems for shops, restaurants and golf courses.

    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    Ludia

    Montréal

    Montreal mobile game studio behind Jurassic World Alive and Dragons: Rise of Berk.

    • Toys, games and fun
    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Matrox

    Dorval · since 1976

    Dorval electronics maker known for graphics cards, now building video encoders and broadcast hardware.

    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Moment Factory

    Montréal · since 2001

    Montreal multimedia studio creating immersive light and video shows, including AURA at Notre-Dame Basilica.

    • Tech and apps
    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    Nuvei

    Montréal · since 2003

    Montreal payments company that processes card, bank and alternative payments for merchants in over 190 markets.

    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    Oxio

    Montréal

    Montreal internet provider with straightforward pricing, no contracts and a playful, plain-language brand.

    • Services
    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Plusgrade

    Montréal · since 2009

    Montreal company behind the seat upgrade bidding offers airlines, hotels and cruise lines send travellers.

    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Red Barrels

    Montréal · since 2011

    Independent Montreal studio behind the Outlast horror series, played by over 15 million people.

    • Toys, games and fun
    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Shakepay

    Montréal · since 2015

    Montreal app for buying bitcoin and ether, known for its bitcoin cashback card.

    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Solios

    Montréal

    Solar-powered minimalist watches designed in a studio on Wellington Street in Verdun.

    • Fashion and accessories
    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Sollum Technologies

    Montréal

    Montreal maker of programmable LED grow lights that recreate sunlight inside commercial greenhouses.

    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Stingray

    Montréal · since 2007

    Montreal music and media company behind Stingray Music channels, karaoke apps, in-car audio and radio stations.

    • Tech and apps
    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    Thunder Lotus Games

    Montréal · since 2014

    Montreal indie studio known for hand-drawn games like Spiritfarer, Jotun and 33 Immortals.

    • Toys, games and fun
    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Toon Boom

    Montréal · since 1994

    Montreal maker of Harmony and Storyboard Pro, animation software used by major TV and film studios.

    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Totem Acoustic

    Montréal · since 1987

    Montreal loudspeaker maker known for compact bookshelf speakers with a big sound, plus subwoofers.

    • Tech and apps
    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Transit

    Montréal · since 2012

    Montreal-made public transit app with real-time departures, trip planning and step-by-step GO navigation.

    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    Tribute Games

    Montréal · since 2011

    Montreal pixel-art game studio on Rue Saint-Jacques behind TMNT: Shredder's Revenge.

    • Toys, games and fun
    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Unito

    Montréal

    Montreal no-code tool that keeps tasks synced both ways between apps like Jira, Asana and Trello.

    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Vention

    Montréal · since 2016

    Montreal platform where factories design, order and program automation equipment and robot cells online.

    • Small maker
  • Made in Montreal

    Vidéotron

    Montréal · since 1964

    Montreal telecom company providing internet, mobile, TV and the Helix platform to Quebec households.

    • Services
    • Big name
  • Made in Montreal

    Workleap

    Montréal · since 2006

    Montreal software maker, formerly GSoft, with tools for managers like Officevibe feedback and performance reviews.

    • Small maker