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  • We Help Companies Design Products People Cant Stop Using.

    We bring 26+ years of experience building products, strategies, and AI-driven experiences for some of the worlds most recognized brands including Disney, Nickelodeon, Marvel, and Mattel. Across our career, weve shipped 100+ digital products that have generated 100M+ plays across mobile, PC, console, and...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Make Your Brand Famous

    Social Signals Marketing is a global online marketing company and one of the best marketing agencies in canada for viral content creation, brand building, and AI-powered marketing solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • The AI Partner Behind Ambitious Entrepreneurs

    Lemonstone AI helps Dubai businesses put artificial intelligence to practical use. Rather than selling tools, we look at where a company actually loses time repetitive admin, scattered data, slow manual processes and design AI systems that quietly handle it. Every build is shaped around the client's real...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • IT Services
    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Software Built On Your Logic

    Thesis OS builds custom software for businesses that have outgrown off-the-shelf tools. We embed in your workflow, understand how you actually operate, then build operating systems and logic engines that become and extension of your business - not another tool you have to work around. Proof: Protée OS, our...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    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 Data Knows Where You Stand

    Hallebardier: Insight Extraction. Business intelligence, AI and automation, websites and consulting for companies. Fribourg, Switzerland. Quote on request...

    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
  • We Are a Team of High Class Technicans Who Want To Blaze a New Trail.

    New Peak Solutions empowers organizations with expert SharePoint consulting, delivering tailored solutions that streamline collaboration, automate workflows, and enhance document management. From migrations and intranet design to custom development and integration, our team ensures your SharePoint environment...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • AI Development
    • CRM Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • AI-First. Fully Automated. Full Service.

    Sakura Media is a Los Angeles-area AI agency for startups and small businesses. We use AI to plan, create and run advertising and lead generation that would normally take a full team, so smaller companies can compete with bigger budgets. Every campaign gets human review, and everything lives in accounts you...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Web Development
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Redondo Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We Build Brands People Can Feel

    Socially Loud is a Miami agency for the moments a brand has to earn: a festival weekend, a launch dinner, a creator program with real people in it, a public meeting where a community needs to be heard. Founded in 2010, independent, women-owned, WBENC and WOSB certified. Clients include PUMA, Wild Fork Foods...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Event Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 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
  • 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
  • Your Business, Automated.

    We help businesses scale by combining AI, automation, and CRM expertise into done-for-you solutions. From lead capture and client nurturing to AI-powered voice agents and custom workflow design, Yotomations builds systems that give you back time, reduce costs, and drive measurable growth. Your business...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Lutz, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Feel human on screen. Run smarter behind it.

    Branded Mayhem Collective (BMC) runs two practices from Richardson, Texas. 8gnc (8gnc.io) is the brand and digital agency: strategy, identity, websites, content, and growth. br8n (br8n.io) is the AI delivery practice: we install AI into how your operation already runs and leave you owning it...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Creative Services
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Richardson, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • OSMOS

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    The studio for companies that will matter.

    OSMOS is the New York brand company for technology companies at their defining moments. Strategy, brand identity, and the digital flagship, built as one system by one team in 12 to 16 weeks at a fixed fee. Brands people love and machines understand...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Building Ideas Into Digital Business

    At Hawk Horizon Digital, we deliver more than just website or app, we create powerful digital experiences that drive business growth. Our expertise spans custom web design, local and global SEO, mobile app development, e-commerce solutions and strategic digital marketing campaigns, all crafted to help brands...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Downingtown, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Shopify development agency built by Shopify veterans

    Victoria Garland Creative is a Shopify development agency led by a developer with 14+ years on the platform, including time building tools inside Shopify. Senior team, small client load, direct access to the people building your store...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Fergus, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • First AEO-Native Agency In The UAE

    Vista by Lara is a Dubai-based AI-powered e-commerce growth studio and the first AEO-native agency in the UAE. We specialize in Shopify development, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and AI-driven digital marketing for fashion, F&B, real estate, clinics, and B2B brands...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • AI Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Not Your Typical Agency

    Maaketto is a Dubai-based branding, events & AI marketing agency. Founded in France in 2018, now leading our Middle East practice from the UAE. 143+ projects across 16 countries. Bilingual delivery in English and Arabic...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • AI consulting that ships to production.

    Lotus Labs is an AI consulting and implementation firm in Chandler, Arizona. Since 2015 we have taken AI from strategy to production: AI roadmaps, agents, LLM apps and computer vision. For insurance distributors we build carrier-portal automation, sub-second quoting and producer campaign engines...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Big Data Analytics
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    Location
    Chandler, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $130/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Fast and efficient Nocode & AI Apps.

    Codi Technologies helps businesses build applications efficiently by providing nearshore design and development services. We leverage low code tools, top tier designers & developers skilled in frontend and backend, integrations, and UX/UI to deploy ideas quickly...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Providing Custom AI Software Solutions & Fractional Tech Leadership

    Boro Dev Agency helps non-technical founders turn ideas into working software fast. We combine fractional tech leadership with a vetted network of 750+ developers, designers, and AI specialists to deliver high-quality prototypes, apps, and automationson time, on budget, and built to scale. Transparent, fast...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Rockvale, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Performance Marketing Operating System

    A11 Manage Today's Complexities of Managing Integrated Marketing Investments and Campaign Orchestration...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • eCommerce
    • CRO
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    Location
    Port Washington, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We Put The Pieces Together

    Denmark-based digital agency led by Gloria and Armin Braunsberger with a powerful international team. Squarespace Platinum Partners, Community Leaders, and Marketplace Experts with 1,000+ verified projects and 500+ reviews. Recently recognized as top 1% Lovable Expert (Diamond Status)...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • SEO
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Tønder, Denmark
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • If A Human Can Do It, We Can Automate It.

    We design AI-powered workflows that automate operations, connect your systems, and scale your business without hiring more staff...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Email Marketing
    • Advertising
    • CRM Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
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    Location
    Montreal, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Smart Software Real Solutions

    Chavda Software Solutions provides innovative software development, AI consulting, web development, and IT services to help businesses grow, streamline operations, and succeed in the digital world...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Ahmedabad, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • On-Demand Software Engineers

    Maxiom Technology extends an extensive array of software development and consulting services, focusing on the creation of exceptional web, cloud, mobile, and enterprise applications. Our unwavering commitment to quality underscores our dedication to delivering outstanding solutions in every facet of our...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • DevOps Consulting
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    Location
    Ashburn, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • UFOMAMMOOT is a cutting-edge, independent digital creative studio headquartered in Berlin

    UFOMAMMOOT is a cutting-edge, independent digital creative studio headquartered in Berlin. Since 2011, we've been crafting groundbreaking and imaginative concepts that elevate brands to new heights.We feel it’s our duty to unite the best of both worlds: combining creative concepts with our technological...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Berlin, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • NEXT-GEN AI AND XR EXPERIENCES AND DIGITAL PRODUCTS

    Award-winning creative AI & XR development studio for digital products, immersive experiences & interactive installations...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Prague, Czech Republic
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Crafting Digital Excellence, One Click at A Time

    Welcome Lane is a full-service creative agency and content studio based in St. Pete, FL. We specialize in high-end design, strategic marketing, custom web development, and branded photo/video production all under one roof...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • AI Development
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Precision Illuminated

    Light Domain Studio brings imagination to life through high-end CG, immersive AR/VR experiences, and digital storytelling. We merge art and technology to craft visuals and worlds that inspire, engage, and endure...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Video Production
    • Digital Services
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Engineers private LLM systems, sovereign AI deployments, and agentic architectures for enterprises

    Tensorsoft is an AI-first software development company helping growing businesses build scalable, intelligent, and future-ready digital solutions. We specialize in designing and developing custom software, mobile applications, and AI-powered platforms that solve real business problems and accelerate growth...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Blockchain
    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • AI Systems That Turn Operations Into Revenue Engines

    Clearflow Ops builds AI-powered systems that streamline and scale operations for modern companies...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Lagos, Nigeria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Singapore's Trusted Software Development Partner

    UniqueSide is a Singapore-based MVP development company that helps startup founders across the USA, UK, and Southeast Asia launch products fast. We ship MVPs in 15 days at a fixed price, with no account managers and no surprises. Founders work directly with the developers building their product. With 40+...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Custom AI Tools Crafted With Precision

    MindLab AI is an AI systems agency focused on helping founders eliminate repetitive operational work through custom-built autonomous workflows. The brand positions itself around the idea of founder leverage, designing AI-powered systems that reduce manual tasks, streamline decision-making, and automate...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Stop Losing Customers To A Bad Website

    A high-performance web and consulting partner focused on clarity, conversion, and building digital experiences that drive real business results...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Hayes, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Build Right Deliver Better

    We deliver high-impact, scalable solutions by turning complex systems into efficient, reliable platforms.We help businesses cut through complexity and deliver software that performs, scales, and drives real results...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Software Testing
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • CloudBotics Consultancy is a Houston-based AI automation and cloud solutions company focused on helping businesses deploy intelligent AI systems, chatbots, workflow automations, and customer experience platforms. The company provides AI-powered solutions across industries including healthcare, finance...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Services
    • Software Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Lets Bring Your Vision To Life

    Forjwell is a premier technology and product development firm built for founders who demand clean, scalable digital solutions. We specialize in transforming raw ideas into refined, high-traction platforms, offering deep expertise across mobile and web app development, custom software, and immersive game...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Strategy, design, engineering, and AI

    Bay Area Coders is a San Francisco-based product and engineering studio working with venture-backed startups and growth-stage companies since 2016. We combine strategy, design, engineering, and AI to help teams ship real products and modernize existing ones...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Roseville, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Human + AI-built websites, optimized to get cited by ChatGPT and ranked on Google

    AI-FTW is a US based AI agency building fast, modern websites for Los Angeles businesses booking systems, online stores, AI chatbots, internal dashboards. What sets us apart: we don't stop at ranking on Google. We optimize every site to get cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude and Google AI Overviews, since...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Your AI & Digital Transformation Partner

    At Bitwords, we drive growth by leveraging AI and advanced digital transformation across the contech, fintech, and e-commerce industries. We specialize in creating seamless, tech-forward experiences that connect brands with their customers, optimize complex ecosystems, and maximize market opportunities...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Chop Dawg

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

    Meet The Partner Behind Your App's Success | Make It App'n!

    Chop Dawg has shipped over 500 apps since 2009, with products used by over 1 billion people worldwide across nearly two decades in business. As an AI application development company, the team built Sortara for AI-powered list management and a real-time AI relationship support app for couples...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    53 Projects Listed

    Chop Dawg Services

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Testing
    • Wearables
    • AI Development
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    Chop Dawg Reviews & Testimonials

    • Jimmy Caldwell
      Jimmy Caldwell COO at BedMatch Pro
      4.8★

      Web Development Review from Jimmy Caldwell

      Chop Dawg was the strongest development team I’ve worked with in 18 years of software implementation. They took our complex AI-powered senior placement platform and turned it into a functional marketplace with dashboards, business rules, CRM integration, and an AI assistant. The team listened, adapted, communicated often, and treated our vision with real care. The handoff had a few gaps, but overall, they delivered exceptional work.

    • Nathan May
      Nathan May Founder at Undisclosed
      4.7★

      Design Services Review from Nathan May

      Chop Dawg delivered wireframes, high-fidelity screens, a logo, and Figma files while keeping each week’s work clear. They felt like part of our team, brought fresh ideas, and pushed back when needed. The experience was strong overall, though a more detailed final review would have been helpful.

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous Founder & CEO at Arts, Entertainment, & Music Company
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Anonymous

      Chop Dawg turned our early idea for a visual polling and decision-making platform into a prototype we could confidently share with others. It made the product much easier to explain, gave us something real to test with users, and supported more productive investor conversations. The work also helped our team get aligned on the product direction, development scope, and MVP roadmap. Their team was responsive, organized, and easy to work with throughout the process.

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  • We deploy secure AI solutions that deliver positive ROI within weeks.

    NineTwoThree AI Studio is a Boston-based AI agency that builds secure, production-grade AI and ML solutions with measurable ROI. Founded in 2012, our Ph.D.-level engineers and certified product managers have delivered 150+ projects for enterprise brands and startups alike...

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    Location
    Danvers, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 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...

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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
  • We Create Digital Products and Services

    Nolwenture is your adaptable service creation and software development partner. We have a track record of delivering end-to-end solutions for customers ranging from industry disruptors to established market leaders. We provide technological and business consulting as well as the creation of digital goods and...

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    Joensuu, Finland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr

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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.