The right AI app can turn data into decisions and time into savings. DesignRush lists vetted AI application development companies building scalable, intelligent solutions. Search by expertise, reviews, and team size.

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AI Application Development × $25,000 - $50,000 × Sort by: Avg Hourly Price: High to Low ×Clear Filters
  • Atlanta custom software, AI, product design, web and mobile development - 100% USA-based.

    Black Airplane turns consequential business problems into polished custom software. Our 30+ full-time, 100% USA-based strategists, product designers, and engineers deliver AI solutions, web platforms, and mobile apps used by more than 50 million people each month...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Product Design
    • AI Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Woodstock, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Developer-Led AI, Websites, And Apps Built Right

    A developer-led Charlottesville agency engineering custom AI agents, websites, and apps - right the first time. Trusted by brands you've heard of and by developers everywhere: our open-source tools see 2M+ downloads every week...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Charlottesville, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Create Products And Services People Depend On.

    Conduct is a human-centred, design-led technology company based in Melbourne. We're specialists in UX, UI, CX, service design, custom application development and systems integration. We design and build mobile apps, web applications, enterprise platforms and custom software for government and enterprise...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    East Melbourne, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $220/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • The best Next.js & Sanity agency

    Roboto Studio is a Next.js and Sanity agency in San Francisco. We build headless content platforms for companies that have outgrown their CMS, so marketing teams can publish without waiting on a developer. Recent work includes Tray.ai, Topaz Labs and Slingshot Bio...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • AI Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Actual AI. Actual results.

    Actual Reality Technologies is an AI solutions consultancy in Perrysburg, Ohio, built for manufacturers tired of AI hype and hungry for measurable outcomes. We pair frontier AI and machine learning with Lean Six Sigma discipline our CEO is a Master Black Belt with 15 years at GE Aviation and operations...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Big Data Analytics
    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Perrysburg, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Innovative Technology. Passionate People.

    Applifting is an international software company of over 200 self-managed professionals that specializes in FinTech and MedTech innovation. Our teal principles prioritize freedom, transparency, and ethics, driving our commitment to your success. We offer end-to-end software solutions, technical innovation...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Your Full Stack Technology Partner

    Emergent Software is a full-stack technology solution provider specializing in the Microsoft ecosystem. We partner with our clients to modernize business operations with Microsoft-focused cloud transformation, custom software development, and data engineering...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $190/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Above The Fold

    Calgary studio for AI strategy and training, branding and graphic design, websites, and custom software. Offices in Calgary and Vancouver...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Calgary, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $190/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Leading Edge. Lasting Impact.

    Troy Web Consulting is a trusted guide for organizations, delivering high-quality, practical software solutionscustom web apps, mobile apps, and websiteson time and on budget. We specialize in solving business challenges through custom tailored software development...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Testing
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    Location
    Cohoes, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $155/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    27 Projects Listed
  • Goji Labs

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.

    We Define the Right Build Before We Start.

    Goji Labs has spent 12 plus years in business, launching 500 plus products used by over 25 million people worldwide. Its AI application development services turn AI concepts into production ready workflows and systems, backed by clients who have collectively raised over 1 billion dollars...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    26 Projects Listed

    Goji Labs Services

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • Web Design
    • Product Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • Blockchain
    • IoT
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    • World Wildlife Fund
    • K-ID
    • City of Los Angeles
    • TGS
    • Kangarootime
    • World Health Organization
    • Prediction Strike
    • American Kennel Club
    • Youth on Their Own
    • Root Insurance
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Goji Labs Reviews & Testimonials

    • Michael Krone
      Michael Krone Founder at ADAK Athletic
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Michael Krone

      We partnered with Goji Labs for a complete app build, and they delivered exactly what we needed. Their team handled the entire project professionally and with great care from start to finish. I would highly recommend Goji Labs to anyone seeking a skilled and dependable development partner.

    • Wilson Rapp
      Wilson Rapp Co-Founder at eMedCert
      5.0★

      Software Development Review from Wilson Rapp

      We brought Goji Labs on board for a major migration project, and the entire experience was smooth and well-managed from start to finish. We could not be happier with the results. Their expertise gave us confidence throughout the process, and we would not hesitate to work with them again.

    • Sheila Reddy
      Sheila Reddy CEO at Mosaik
      5.0★

      Mobile App Development Review from Sheila Reddy

      As a founder with just an idea and a business model, I needed a partner who could turn that vision into a real product. Goji Labs guided me through every step of the process and built exactly the app we needed. Their expertise and patience made the entire journey manageable and rewarding.

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  • AI-ready design systems, new products, and AI, built with your team.

    Full-cycle product studio for the AI-native era, building design systems, AI products, and software with growth-stage and enterprise teams...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Green Bay, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Business software with AI inside, built in Houston since 2004.

    Espresso Moon is a Houston custom software company that builds AI-enabled business applications, mobile apps, and cloud platforms for B2B clients, and hosts and supports everything it delivers. We also own and operate GageList, a calibration management SaaS with AI built into the product...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Testing
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Spring, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Swiss AI Excellence Partner

    MDW (My Data Works) is a data and AI consulting firm supporting large organizations in the design and delivery of enterprise data platforms, AI initiatives, and business applications. A long-time Microsoft partner, MDW has earned seven Microsoft Partner of the Year awards and operates entirely within the...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Madrid, Spain
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Software people love.

    Kanopy designs, builds and launches apps founders are proud of. Strategy, design, iOS, Android, web and AI. About eight weeks to the App Store...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Ramsey, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Secure AI Implementation for Enterprise - Built, Handed Over, You Own It

    Smart Mobile House builds secure AI systems for enterprises that need to trust, audit, and own what they run. We take AI from idea to production on Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud - with identity, private networking, RAG, and observability engineered in, not bolted on. Every engagement ends with a working system...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Krakow, Poland
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Tailored digital products and brand UX design

    For two decades, our innovative digital products development agency has taken on a wide range of challenging IT services. We are masters at crafting custom software solutions and stunning web designs - anything from simple logo design to complex large-scale development projects! Let us help make your digital...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Design. Develop. Deliver.

    Code Pros is a web design and development agency that creates custom digital solutions tailored to meet client needs. Its expertise spans innovative web design, advanced development, and performance optimization, delivering high-functioning websites that drive business results. Trusted by clients worldwide...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • IoT
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    Kathmandu, Nepal
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Practical XR & AI Solutions Designed For Real-world Use.

    CXR consistently offers cutting-edge solutions integrating Artificial Intelligence with deep learning and machine learning to drive digital transformation. Dedication to immersive design, app development, and technological advancement keeps our solutions ahead of the curve, empowering clients to innovate and...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Amityville, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • You Think It, We'll Build It.

    Idea Maker is a U.S.-based software development agency helping businesses transform ideas into scalable digital products. Our expert team specializes equally in mobile apps, custom software, AI-powered solutions, and modern web platforms...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Bilingual creative agency in Tokyo since 1992

    Paradigm is a bilingual creative agency in Tokyo. Since 1992 we have solved the most demanding communication, design, and technology challenges for brands building in Japan and Japanese brands going global. Our team works in English and Japanese, end to end...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • AI Development
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Tokyo, Japan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Fuselab Creative

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    Turning Data into Intelligent Digital Products

    Fuselab Creative (Fuselab) provides Illustration, Dashboards, Software Interface, Web Apps and Multi-User Platforms services...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    McLean, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    22 Projects Listed
  • Services For Your Business Success

    With 20+ years of experience in complex custom software development projects, we are a reliable Swiss partner for software innovation. Our mission is supporting our customers with innovative solutions that set them apart from the average. We help companies strengthen their uniqueness and fully integrate their...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Bubikon, Switzerland
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Software design, development and AI studio in Ogden, Utah.

    HQ is a 25-person software design, development and AI studio in Ogden, Utah. Since 2012 we've launched 250+ products, including AI tools, web and mobile apps, and marketing sites, and we take AI-built prototypes and make them production ready...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Design Services
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Ogden, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $115/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Your trusted AI software development partner

    Diffco has operated from Silicon Valley since 2008, delivering 1,150 plus projects for 500 plus clients across 16 plus years. The company builds production-ready LLM, RAG, and computer vision systems through dedicated AI application development services and agentic AI engineering work...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    31 Projects Listed
  • Developing Your Vision

    Foresight Mobile is a UK mobile app developer based in Manchester, with offices in Birmingham and London. We specialise in Flutter, React Native, and native iOS / Android, including on-device AI with Gemini Nano and Apple Intelligence. 50+ apps shipped since 2017...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Services
    • IT Services
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • AI-Accelerated Custom Software Development

    Talk Think Do is a UK-based custom software development company, founded in 2014, building bespoke cloud-native applications for organisations where failure isn't an option. The team specialises in custom software development, AI implementation, legacy modernisation, API integration, DevOps, and managed...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Managed Services
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Bournemouth, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $108/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Advancing Early AI Adopters

    ARCQ AI Limited is a Generative AI Consultancy building custom software for service and brick-and-mortar businesses under $100M ARR, helping early AI adopters...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IoT
    • Web Design
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Your AI + Healthcare Development Partner

    Your healthcare development partner: We build digital health products that leverage generative AI to improve patient care, operation costs, and provider burnout...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Let's Dev This

    247 Labs is one of the Top Software Development Companies in Canada, serving industries in Healthcare, Insurance, Finance, Retail and more. Our services include full custom software end to end development and AI...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Let's build the future together.

    Finture is dynamic and ambitious team focused on creating IT solutions corresponding with client's needs and current market trends. We support our clients every step of the way - from concept, selection of the right tools and technologies, project planning, code development, testing to maintenance and support...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • IT Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps Consulting
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    Location
    Warsaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Business Vision Meets Technology Mastery

    We at Master Of Code Global are experts at crafting intelligent digital solutions powered by machine learning and cognitive technologies. Our strategic thinking leads to remarkable outcomes in smart web, mobile, and conversational interfaces, delivering seamless experiences that engage over a billion users...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    Location
    Redwood City, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Achievion Solutions: Intelligent Mobile and Web Solutions Powered by AI

    At Achievion Solutions, we deliver intelligent web and mobile solutions powered by AI to help organizations achieve previously impossible goals. Our AI-focused delivery process - ACHIEVE - ensures success of every AI project. And our AI Accuracy Guarantee provides an extra level of confidence in the final...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    McLean, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • We scale software companies and automate the businesses that run on software.

    MVP1 Ventures is a Brisbane-based product engineering and AI firm. We work with two kinds of business: software companies whose product has outgrown the team building it, and operators whose business runs on manual process that software should have absorbed years ago. Our engagements are judged on the...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • IT Services
    • DevOps Consulting
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    Location
    Brisbane, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Innovative Software For Eager Ventures

    Stellars Tech is a software development company specializing in fintech platforms, AI solutions, and complex data-driven systems. We help startups, growing tech companies, and enterprises build scalable digital products, modernize legacy systems, and integrate advanced technologies into their operations. Our...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • DevOps Consulting
    • AI Development
    • Product Design
    • IT Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Lewes, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Boutique Engineering Studio

    EltexSoft is a boutique engineering studio of 35 to 50 senior developers, building web, mobile, and AI products for startups and established companies since 2015. We embed as a long-term extension of your team, the engineers who scope the work are the ones who ship it...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Digital Product Agency Building World-Class Healthcare.

    Healthcare product design and development. We design and build patient and clinician experiences for digital health companies, providers, and MedTech, from first concept to launch...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Product Design
    • AI Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Accelerating Software Innovation With AI-Native Engineering

    Engenious is an AI-native quality engineering partner helping startups and enterprise teams build and deploy software with confidence. We specialize in advanced QA automation, AI model validation, and mobile quality engineering, enabling organizations to accelerate release cycles while reducing risk. From...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Exaud

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    Precise Software Solutions

    We are a software engineering and digital strategy AI company...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Wearables
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    Location
    Ermesinde, Portugal
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed

    Exaud Services

    • AI Development
    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Wearables
    • Blockchain
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Compliance Solution
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    • Anoto
    • Samsung
    • NDrive
    • Blaupunkt
    • Audi
    • Essent
    • Facebook
    • Google
    • Nissan
    • Presto
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    Exaud Reviews & Testimonials

    • Dmitriy Ksendzovsky
      Dmitriy Ksendzovsky CEO at Software Consulting
      4.8★

      Educational Review from Dmitriy Ksendzovsky

      I have had an positive experience working with Exaud on expanding and maintaining several software products. Our software consulting technology stack is quite wide, from embedded development to mobile game dev, making it challenging to find the right partner knowledgeable in a number of these areas. The Exaud team is professional, flexible and continues to provide the development expertise we require to fulfill our project needs on time and budget.

    • Stacy McCarthy
      Stacy McCarthy President at Learning Design Network, Inc.
      4.8★

      Educational Review from Stacy McCarthy

      Learning Design Network has been providing expert learning programs for 20 years, helping nearly 1 million employees worldwide achieve professional success. COVID prompted us to digitalize our product and we chose Exaud as our technology partner. Together, we developed a comprehensive digital tool for customized training and effortless collaboration in a 3D digital environment. The platform leverages our expertise and Exaud's technical capabilities, delivering a high-quality user experience.

    • Tim Martin
      Tim Martin Software Architecture and Engineering at FS Studio
      5.0★

      Enterprise Review from Tim Martin

      We have a very long history of working with Exuad, which in itself is about the best endorsement you can have. We have been working with them on projects for going on 10 years and they are our go to external dev team. Georg and team are not only very talented they are highly ethical. To me the later point is the most important, you can trust that they will provide high quality work and you can absolutely trust them on the business side.

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  • Powerful Tech Products Start-to-End

    Wolfpack Digital is an AI application development company based in Cluj-Napoca with 250 plus projects delivered and ISO 9001, 27001, and 14001 certification. The team won a Webby Award for Equality AI, a fair and unbiased algorithm project against discrimination in machine learning...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • IoT
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    Location
    Cluj-Napoca, Romania
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    68 Projects Listed
  • Transforming Brands With Strategy, Design & Innovation

    AI + Mobile App Development Agency. BolderApps crafts growth-driven marketing for every step of your brand's journey...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Purpose-driven. Tech-powered. Impact-led.

    Blink22 is a Dubai-based software development company specializing in software, web and mobile app development, AI development, generative AI, automation, and enterprise solutions. Since 2015 we've delivered 250+ products for clients across 17+ countries worldwide, from startups to enterprises...

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    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • AI-first digital solutions for ambitious teams

    Solnix Media is an AI-first digital agency building practical websites, software, and automation for growing teams. We combine strategy, design, engineering, and AI to turn complex ideas into useful digital products...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Hyderabad, India
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Miquido

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    Building software for industry leaders

    Miquido is a full-service software development company specializing in creating exceptional digital products. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including ideation and strategy, product design, web and mobile app development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud services...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Krakow, Poland
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed
  • We Turn Digital Products Into Habits

    Reliqio is the development partner for founders building AI-powered B2C products. We own the technical vision end-to-end strategy, design, engineering, and the outcomes they produce...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    24 Projects Listed
  • We Shape Digital Solutions Designed To Move Forward

    Coresis is a Colombia-based digital solutions and technology company that combines business strategy, design, and software development to build and evolve scalable digital platforms. The company specializes in Drupal development, GOV.CO implementation, enterprise architecture, system integrations, and...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Bogota, Colombia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Every Move Is for the Product

    Ardas is an AI-first software service provider helping post-PMF SaaS companies modernize their products and scale them with AI...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • Empowering Your Business Success through Innovative Technologies and Expertise

    WebMagic builds business-driven custom software for logistics and e-commerce: web apps, Shopify automation, ERP/WMS/TMS integrations, and AI workflow automationdelivered with DevOps and cloud infrastructure for reliable production operations...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Software Development
    • Managed Services
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • ELEKS

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    ELEKS, a trusted partner for guaranteed software engineering excellence, quality, and transparency.

    ELEKS has delivered over 1000 projects across 30 plus years on the market, working with 120 plus active clients including several global Fortune 500 companies. The company builds generative AI tools, agentic systems, and MLOps pipelines through dedicated AI application development services...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Cybersecurity
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed

    ELEKS Services

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Cybersecurity
    • AI Development
    • ERP Consulting
    • CRM Consulting
    • Product Design
    • Big Data Analytics
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Aramex
    • TAIT
    • Acino
    • GRTGaz
    • Autodesk
    • Blackboard
    • Havas
    • ESET
    • Eagle
    • teleologica
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    ELEKS Reviews & Testimonials

    • John Armstrong
      John Armstrong Founder, CEO & CTO at Civex
      5.0★

      Software Development Review from John Armstrong

      ELEKS was able to take our vision and help us deliver an app that empowers retail shareholders to make their voices heard. They’ve brought a depth and breadth of technical expertise and user experience design to challenge us on our assumptions on how people would want to interact with the app. From a mobile development perspective, we wanted to go to market with both an Android and an iPhone simultaneously.

    • Mark Battcock
      Mark Battcock Digital Communication Director at Imerys
      5.0★

      Software Development Review from Mark Battcock

      We are very happy with our ELEKS partnership; the dedication of the team is exceptional. We would certainly recommend ELEKS and would be happy to work with them again. In fact, they continue to be our partner for the 2nd phase of the CDX project to add even more customer services to the website.

    • Huntly Christie
      Huntly Christie CEO at Christie Lites
      5.0★

      Software Development Review from Huntly Christie

      What impressed me about ELEKS is the culture. There is a very strong culture of discipline and performance, and software is a profession where discipline is very important. Good software development can only happen with a strong work ethic, and I think the ELEKS team really understands that.

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  • AI/ML Consulting and Development Company

    Alltegrio is an AI application development company with teams in Delaware, Warsaw, and Kyiv. Their OCR tool processes over 100,000 retail receipts monthly across five languages with 99.78 percent accuracy, and their ADAS project annotated 1.5 million objects to improve vehicle object recognition...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Big Data Analytics
    • IT Services
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Delaware City, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    20 Projects Listed
  • FUELING DISRUPTION

    EffectiveSoft has operated for 23 years with 300 plus developers and 1800 plus projects delivered, and 34 percent of its talent holds AI certifications. The firm is recognized alongside NVIDIA and OpenAI in the Agentic AI Market report for its AI application development services...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Big Data Analytics
    • AI Development
    • ERP Consulting
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    29 Projects Listed

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5 Frequently Asked Questions About AI App Development Companies

How much does it cost to build an AI app?

Simple AI integrations using third-party APIs (e.g., OpenAI or Anthropic) or off-the-shelf builds can cost about $5,000-$20,000. For instance, a chatbot or search engine recommendation system.  

More complex AI applications with custom workflows, multiple integrations, and a polished UI range between $100,000 and $250,000. Enterprise-level builds that require custom-trained models and large-scale data pipelines can cost over $500,000. 

How long does it take to build an AI app?

A basic MVP using a pre-trained or off-the-shelf model can take around 2-3 months. A mid-complexity app, with custom features, multiple data sources, or advanced workflows, may need at least 4-11 months to build. 

Ultimately, the AI application development timeline will depend on your project's scope, complexity, security and compliance requirements, and business readiness. 

What is the difference between using an existing AI API vs. building a custom model?

An existing AI API (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini) offers access to a pre-trained model through a paid subscription or usage fee. This model is faster to launch, has lower upfront costs, and requires no in-house AI expertise to maintain. 

A custom model is built and trained on your own data, providing more control over accuracy, behavior, and proprietary advantage. However, it costs significantly more, takes longer, and requires ongoing retraining and infrastructure.  

Consider choosing custom AI if you have niche domain data, strict compliance requirements, and AI is your main differentiator. 

What AI features are worth adding to an existing app?

The AI features worth adding to an existing app will depend on your core business needs, goals, and existing tech stack. 

For companies moving beyond isolated AI features, AI-native workflow redesign involves rethinking processes around AI rather than simply adding AI tools to existing workflows.

The same study also found that 44.4% of tech founders believe that automation is the most beneficial AI feature, followed by customer personalization (22.2%) and AI-assisted productivity features (22.2%). 

How do you ensure data privacy and data security?

Reputable AI app development companies will isolate your data through encrypted storage (at rest and in transit), strict access controls, and clear data-handling agreements with any third-party AI providers used. 

To confirm the AI application development company’s legitimacy, consider the following: 

  • Search for compliance certifications relevant to your industry (e.g., HIPAA, SOC2).  
  • Require a written data processing agreement (DPA), which outlines where data is stored, who has access, and how it’s deleted.  
  • Obtain a copy of the AI API’s Terms of Agreement. It should explicitly state that the company and its model do not use your data for training.