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What we offer
Apriorit’s development team provides tailored driver development services. We make sure your systems exchange exchange data securely, perform reliably, and remain stable under demanding conditions.
20+
years of experience
98%
client retention rate
200+
driver projects delivered
50+
driver development experts
With over 20 years of experience in the field, Apriorit’s skilled developers can provide you with:
- Kernel and driver solutions for macOS, Linux, and Windows
- Access to unique specialized development expertise
- Secure and performant solutions tailored to your hardware
- An efficient driver development process with definite deadlines and clear communication
Our kernel and driver development services
Types of low-level solutions we develop
Windows drivers
Whether your solution demands deep system-level interaction or efficient user-space functionality, we deliver optimized drivers that enhance system performance and reliability.
- Kernel-mode drivers (network filter drivers, network drivers, filter drivers, file system filter drivers)
- User-mode drivers (HID minidrivers, WIA minidrivers, UMDF filter drivers)
Linux modules
Unlock the full potential of your hardware with custom Linux drivers. You can count on us to create drivers that handle complex system tasks like memory management, hardware communication, and real-time performance.
- Module development
- Bootloader and kernel porting
macOS extensions
Our team will help you extend kernel functionality, enhance user-space applications, or integrate low-level system services. We create robust solutions that interact efficiently with the core system, providing needed functionality while ensuring security and compliance with Apple’s standards.
- Kernel extensions
- User space extensions
- System extensions
- Driver extensions
Device drivers
We specialize in developing high-performance device drivers for a wide range of custom hardware. Whether you require USB, audio, display, or Wi-Fi drivers, each solution is tailored to meet your device’s unique needs.
- USB drivers
- Printer drivers
- Audio drivers
- Virtual reality glasses drivers
- MIDI drivers
- Wi-Fi drivers
- WebUSB drivers
- Disk drivers
- Display drivers
- Scanner drivers
- COM-port drivers
- I/O device drivers
- Web camera drivers
- Smart card reader drivers
- HID device drivers
- TPM drivers
- FIDO2 drivers
Don’t see the type of driver you need?
Reach out and discuss its development with Apriorit’s expert team. We can accommodate your project’s specific requirements.
Our tech stack
C++
C
Rust
Assembler
Swift
Microsoft Visual Studio
Xcode
WinDbg
DTrace
make
Windows Driver Verifier (WDV)
Kernel GNU debugger (KGDB)
Kernel debugger (KDB)
GNU debugger (GDB)
Low-level debugger (LLDB)
I/O Kit
DriverKit
File System Kit (FSKit)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)
Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK)
Windows Driver Frameworks (WDF)
User-Mode Driver Framework (UMDF)
Kernel-Mode Driver Framework (KMDF)
systemd
Linux namespaces
Windows File System Minifilter
Windows Kernel Network Mini-Redirector
Virtualization
Netfilter
Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)
Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS)
Kprobes
Linux Security Modules (LSM)
Virtual file system (VFS)
Binfmt
Windows Driver Model (WDM)
Windows Filtering Platform (WFP)
AppArmor
Extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF)
Winsock Kernel (WSK)
Why choose Apriorit for kernel and driver development?
01
Security-focused development
We rely on the secure SDLC to ensure that your solution is well-protected at each stage. We implement best practices and niche security mechanisms according to your product’s needs.
02
High-quality code
Thanks to high-level qualifications, external certifications, and strict internal coding standards, Apriorit developers release a product only after ensuring flawless code quality.
03
Strong R&D expertise
With 20+ years of experience in kernel and driver development, we can help you find the best development strategy and select the right technologies for your particular project.
04
Refined business processes
Apriorit teams seamlessly adjust to your processes and routines. Our flexible cooperation models and project management skills allow us to deliver results without disrupting your work.
Partner with expert driver development teams
Leverage our real-life experience in device driver development services and get a stable, flexible, and secure product.
Our recent kernel and driverdevelopment projects
Developing Drivers for Low Latency Virtual Reality Headsets
Our team designed and delivered two drivers and a data transmission protocol even before the client’s device was ready for release.
The drivers are WHQL certified and help the device operate with 3–10 ms of latency and ~11 Gbps data transmission speed. The client successfully released their product and received positive feedback on it.
What our clients
say about us
Apriorit has done a really good job. The driver that they’ve developed for us has become a key component of our product stack. Apriorit performs very well, and they’ve always delivered on budget. Moreover, they’re very straightforward, easy to communicate with, and always available. Our relationship has grown over time, and they now work almost as if they were permanent members. Read more >>
Executive,
Storage Technology Company
Apriorit created a driver for Wi-Fi adapter. The results were positive and the project was successful. The functionality was what we expected and we were very happy with their work. They’re very good at what they do. They had great technical knowledge of hardware development, which was just what we needed. Read more >>
R&D Manager,
Cybersecurity Software Firm
Our development workflow
01
Project discovery
We turn your vision into a clear roadmap. By aligning with your goals, analyzing feasibility, and identifying key challenges and risks, we lay a solid foundation for a successful project with no surprises down the road.
02
Technical specification
We craft a detailed technical specification that connects your business objectives with the most suitable technical solutions, ensuring you get a system that’s not only functional but truly fit for purpose.
03
Project estimation
Based on the specification, we define a realistic timeline and design a transparent budget, helping you choose the most efficient cooperation model considering your project’s complexity and priorities.
04
Development and QA
We bring your product to life with a development process focused on reliability, performance, and security, ensuring the final solution meets the highest quality standards and is ready for real-world use.
05
Delivery
After thorough testing, we showcase the completed solution for your approval. You receive everything needed for future scaling and maintenance: the codebase, technical documentation, and a production-ready build.
FAQ
There are many factors affecting the time needed to deliver a stable driver-based solution, from the type of driver you want to build to the specifics of its service logic and your requirements for it.
Usually, a simple driver MVP takes around two to three months to build, while a product-ready solution might take 12 to 18 months.Your driver needs to be properly certified and signed in order for the target operating system to see it as legitimate and trustworthy. Having a verified signature proves that your driver contains no malware and, therefore, is safe to use.
For example, if you build a Windows driver, you might need to sign it with a Microsoft certificate or a certificate from a Microsoft partner. Otherwise, you won’t be able to install and launch your driver without extra manipulations on the operating system side. The Apriorit team can help you with obtaining a WHQL release signature for your custom driver as well as signing drivers for other operating systems.To build a driver for a custom device, our development team needs access to the actual device and its technical documentation. It’s possible to emulate a device based on its key characteristics or work without the full technical documentation, but this will significantly complicate and prolong the driver development process.
We would also need to discuss and approve all of your requirements for the driver itself and finalize these requirements in a technical specification.Tech insights
and expert tips
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Linux Driver Development with Rust: Benefits, Challenges, and a Practical Example
Linux driver development with Rust: Investigate benefits, challenges, and a practical example of how to build a Linux driver in Rust.
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How to Develop a Virtual Disk Driver for Windows: A Practical Example
Learn how to develop a virtual disk driver for Windows that ensures secure data storage, seamless integration, and high system performance.
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How to Develop a Windows File System Minifilter Driver: Complete Tutorial
Learn to develop custom file system minifilter drivers and prevent unauthorized access with our practical step-by-step guide.
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NDIS Driver Development: Why You Need NDIS Drivers and When to Use Them
NDIS driver development for traffic modification and redirection. Discover when to use NDIS drivers and how to develop an NDIS filter driver.
