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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  • Autonomous AI Agents & Custom LLM Integration for Enterprise Workflow Automation.

    AI Tech is an enterprise AI technology & automation platform specializing in agentic AI, custom LLM integration, and intelligent workflow automation. We replace manual, repetitive business processes with self-governing AI agents and bespoke machine learning pipelines that complete tasks end-to-end. Partnered...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Warsaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $2000/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • From Visibility To Credibility

    Zutsu Media is a Mumbai-based integrated marketing, talent management, and media production company that helps brands build visibility, credibility, and measurable business growth through a unified communications ecosystem. Evolving from its esports and digital entertainment roots through Zutsu Gaming, the...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Public Relations
    • Video Production
    • Web Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Thane, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Innovative software solutions to your organisations most challenging problems.

    Microknot is a software development agency based in Sydney. We provide innovative software solutions to your organization's most challenging problems...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Testing
    • IT Services
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Bella Vista, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • AI-Powered Solutions For Real Business Results

    ValueStream AI helps businesses streamline operations, reduce costs, and scale faster through AI-powered automation solutions. We design and implement intelligent workflows, AI agents, voice AI systems, CRM automation, lead management solutions, customer support automation, and custom business process...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    Location
    Pembroke Pines, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • A Digital Marketing Agency

    People scroll fast. Brands have seconds to make an impression. PeakFocus helps businesses turn those seconds into meaningful connections through strategy, creative content, powerful branding and performance-driven marketing.We don't just create posts. We build digital identities, create conversations and...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Digital Strategy
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Islamabad, Pakistan
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $400/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The perception studio for wellness brands.

    Renuvo Design Inc. is a founder-led perception studio. We build the brand architecture, experience systems, and growth frameworks around wellness, health, and consumer lifestyle brands whose product is better than the market currently understands...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    White Rock, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $350/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • National GEO, AEO and AI video agency. We get you recommended by AI, then build the ads and systems

    Pittsburgh-based national GEO, AEO and AI video agency. We get businesses recommended by ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI, then produce video ads that convert. Also AI consulting, sales agents, dashboards and AI-ready sites. GEO from $2,500 month one, then $2,000/mo...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Video Production
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Believe In Quality Not Quantity

    OLPNA IT Solutions is an India-based IT services and training company in Jaipur that provides digital solutions and professional courses for individuals and businesses. Its services include website and app development, digital marketing, SEO, social media marketing, graphic design, PPC advertising, IT...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Jaipur, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
  • KORVAX AI Where Innovation Meets Intelligence.

    Korvax AI builds smart, scalable AI solutions that automate work, unlock insights, and drive business growth...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Engineering
    • Direct Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Build AI That Works

    WiscAI is a Madison, Wisconsin AI consulting company that helps leadership teams put artificial intelligence to work. We start with a short, fixed-fee assessment that pinpoints where AI actually pays off, then build the systems to capture it: AI agents, document intelligence, and workflow automation. We also...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Madison, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Found, Chosen, Booked.

    AmirGetsLeads is an AI marketing agency based in Fresno, California, serving businesses across Fresno, Los Angeles, and California. The agency combines local SEO, AI search optimization, social media and content, web design and development, paid advertising, lead generation, reputation management, and AI...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • AEO
    • AI Development
    • Web Design
    • PPC
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    Location
    Fresno, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Build Your Vision With Us

    ZTABS is an AI-first software development company helping startups and growing businesses build AI agents, SaaS platforms, ecommerce experiences, and web and mobile products. Founded in 2015, our distributed team has delivered 500+ projects for 300+ clients, combining product thinking, dependable engineering...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • AI Agents, Data & Custom Applications for the Enterprise

    Unvired builds AI agents, enterprise applications, and connected digital solutions that help organizations modernize operations and turn enterprise data into actionable intelligence. From custom applications and SAP-connected workflows to AI-powered agents, we help businesses solve complex operational...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • From Basic To Bold

    Sussman Creative is a full-service web design and development agency based in New Jersey, combining strategy, design, and engineering to deliver effective digital solutions. We help businesses build custom digital products that combine thoughtful design with powerful engineering. From AI-driven solutions to...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Medford, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • AI that handles the work. We handle the growth.

    WiserBrand is an AI-first technology and growth agency serving mid-market businesses across the US and Canada. Our work spans B2B professional services, retail, logistics, law, accounting, and real estate. We use AI to remove repetitive work, then scale whats already working...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Development
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    28 Projects Listed
  • Marketing as wild as a Bear

    We're a pack of forward-thinkers, creative minds, strategists, and industry experts, here to guide you through the wilderness of the modern digital jungle...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Berlin, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
  • Turn AI Ambition Into Real Business Value

    SESEN.AI is a specialist AI consultancy founded by Dr Berkan Sesen (DPhil, Artificial Intelligence, Oxford). We help organisations design, build, and deploy AI systems that deliver measurable commercial value. Before founding SESEN.AI, Berkan spent 15+ years in senior roles at UBS (Head of Algorithmic...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    Mildenhall, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Achieve Your Transformation Goals With Data-driven Insights

    Lakestone.ai is a Perth-based AI automation consultancy helping SMEs replace manual processes with production-ready workflows. We work across financial services, field services, mining, and professional services integrating AI into the tools you already use...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    Location
    West Perth, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Build Digital Products, Experiences, And Systems ‍that Matter.

    Born West is a creative tech agency. We turn ambitious ideas into working software from inception to launch. Our senior strategists, designers, and engineers work as one team to shape digital products, AI-powered tools, platforms, and experiences that are thoughtful, scalable, and built to ship...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Concord, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
  • We transform operational chaos into systemized, scalable, AI-native buainess

    Camel Tech is a business systemization consultancy that transforms operational chaos into systemized, scalable, AI-native businesses.We help founders and companies from solo operators to 150+ employees, at $1M+ revenue, scale sustainably. We diagnose what's broken, build one core system to run the entire...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • IT Services
    Location
    Florida, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Unique Software for Your Unique Business

    Sembit is a seasoned software development company based in Oregon. Its expertise spans app development, cloud services, and platform integration, making the agency a versatile software development partner. With proficiency in diverse technologies and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • ERP transformation firm, leveraging AI native frameworks with modular augmentation capabilities

    Atigro is a proven ERP transformation firm, leveraging modular augmentation capabilities paired with AI-native frameworks...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Vienna, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Data Knows Where You Stand

    Hallebardier builds websites for Swiss small businesses: clear, fast, mobile-first and readable by Google and AI. In French, German and English, free quote in one call. Fribourg...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Fribourg, Switzerland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We build websites & custom software for tech-driven businesses.

    Solve your technological challenges using our team of experts and specialists. We'll tackle your problems and provide a cost-effective solution using our experience gained from over 350 completed software projects...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    South Yarra, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $195/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 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
  • Don't just grow, soar.

    Americaneagle.com is essentially a one-stop shop offering a comprehensive range of options for anyone wishing to thrive in their online pursuits. A family-owned, privately held business with a proven track record of success and reliability is Americaneagle.com...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Des Plaines, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
  • Helping you get the most out of your digital presence

    Eastern Standard is a branding and web design agency dedicated to turning complexity into clarity...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • thoughtbot is your expert partner for product design and development.

    thoughtbot is an AI development firm that partners with organizations to craft transformative digital solutions that harness the potential of artificial intelligence. Our deep understanding of user-centric design, agile engineering, and scalable architectures ensures unmatched results for clients like MIT...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Stop Making It Work. Start Making It Happen.

    At KDG, we're your full-service partners in growth and innovation. With our integrated approach to professional technology, accounting, and consulting services, we give modern leaders and executives control over their outcomes...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
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    Location
    Allentown, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Custom Software & AI for Growing Businesses

    Adaptyve Digital helps growing businesses build custom software, AI solutions and workflow automations that solve real operational challenges. With 25+ years of experience, we provide senior technical expertise without the overhead of a traditional agency...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • AI Product Studio And Implementation Partner

    NodeStar is an AI product studio and implementation partner. We design, build and deploy enterprise AI applications for finance, education and wealth management. We also install fixed-scope AI systems for service businesses: an AI receptionist, lost-lead recovery, AI search visibility work and commerce...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • SEO
    • Mobile App Development
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Arlington, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • One Membership. Every Service. No Limitations.

    We are revolutionizing how you access design & technology. Commonwealth Creative is a Virginia-based studio partnering with companies, organizations, and founders to build modern, technology-driven brands without the bloat or bureaucracy. We don't do retainers with asterisks, scopes that balloon, or timelines...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Fredericksburg, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $169/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Sustainable Internet Marketing

    A team-based search marketing agency working with companies across the country, Portland SEO Consultant runs three core services from its home base in Oregon: SEO, AI search optimization (AIO), and Google Ads, with local and national organic search handled under the SEO side. Copywriters, developers, link...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • AI Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • Groove Jones

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Award-Winning AR / VR / XR / AI / WebGl Experiences

    Groove Jones has won 300 plus awards and holds multiple patents, including Best AI Workflow for Production at the 2026 AARON Awards. As an AI app development company, the team built the Adobe Summit Mantra Machine, an AI-powered video experience, and Coachella's AI Aura Photo Experience...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    26 Projects Listed
  • World-Class Software Development Company

    Datazo InfoTech is an Award-Winning & World-Class Software Development Company with Engineering Hubs in NYC. We are committed to providing end-to-end IT services with a mission to solve complex software engineering problems...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Prabbis Consulting

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    We build it, You own it

    We take care of everything from A-Z so you don't have to worry about it! Whether your business needs AI & Automation, professional websites or apps for mobile devices; we can do that and more with an innovative approach designed specifically around what YOU want...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Product Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Dreamers Inc.

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    Your spark, our fuel

    Dreamers is a research, data science, and tech consultancy that specializes in building solutions for complex problems. We are based in sunny California, but we work remotely with clients from all over the world. We're engineer-owned and operated, meaning you'll get personal attention and quick answers...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Blockchain
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Wearables
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed
  • 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
    • Show more
    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
  • We Create Technology That Improves Lives, Simplifies Work, and Drives Business Results.

    Mindgrub is an award-winning tech consultancy that delivers AI-driven solutions and custom-built digital experiences that drive measurable business results. We partner with organizations to improve efficiency, accelerate growth and build whats next in the AI era...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Baltimore, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Australia's #1 App Developer

    At Elegant Media, we don't just build mobile apps we build apps that think, learn, and work harder for your business. We turn ideas into intelligent, high-performing mobile products that don't just engage users they evolve with them...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Clayton, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • We spark brands. We supercharge with AI.

    WGNR is an innovation-first brand marketing agency adept at fusing insights from brand psychology and sociocultural anthropology...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Lets Grow Online

    Strive Enterprise is the ultimate solution for impactful web design, custom digital marketing solutions, and professional SEO services...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Your Vision, Our Innovation.

    DigiBenders has helped businesses evolve digitally, boosting their growth by 70% in just 2 years through comprehensive software development, unique branding, and strategic digital marketing.Looking for a reliable tech partner to build your software, design your website, or elevate your brand? We help...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Saint John, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • AI-first custom software and IT services for enterprise and government

    AI-first custom software, AI and IT services firm in McLean, VA and North Bethesda, MD, serving enterprise and government. SBA-certified EDWOSB and WOSB, CAGE 9RX92. A senior Sthenos team is accountable on every engagement, and we build a free clickable prototype before you commit...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
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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.