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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  • 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
  • Custom and private AI for businesses

    Custom and private AI for Australian businesses. Xyloflow designs, builds and manages AI systems, including private AI kept within the business...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Testing
    • Managed Services
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    Location
    Brisbane, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1234/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Fractional Head Of AI For Mid-Market Companies

    Work-Smart.ai builds the AI Operating System for mid-market companies ($5M to $100M revenue, 20 to 200 employees): data layer, private AI, governed automation, and command center. Custom-built, client-owned. No SaaS, no lock-in, no junior consultants. Bilingual English and Spanish for US and Latin American...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • ERP Consulting
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    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
  • AI Enablement. Shipped, Monitored, Handed Over.

    Radosevich Advisory Group installs working AI inside your operations and leaves your team able to run it. We diagnose the highest value opportunities, build the agents and workflows, ship them into production, and hand you the keys. Tampa Bay based. Serving operators across Florida and the US...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • AI Development
    • CRM Consulting
    Location
    Palmetto, Florida
    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
  • You Automated The Mess. Now It's Faster.

    Conefer, Inc. is a veteran-led AI consulting firm serving small businesses in Albuquerque and across New Mexico. Most owners who come to us have already bought AI - a chatbot, a scheduling tool, three subscriptions nobody can fully account for - and the work still isn't moving any faster...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • CRM Consulting
    Location
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Zoho, CRM, AI & Automation Specialists

    Mason & Co helps organisations improve the way they operate through better-connected business systems. We specialise in Zoho, CRM, AI, automation, integration and business intelligence, combining practical implementation with enterprise architecture thinking to create scalable, well-governed solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • AI agents built for your business.

    AI agent development and automation in Fayetteville, GA. Lead qualification, appointment booking, customer service and CRM integration, built for you...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Business Consulting
    • CRM Consulting
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    Location
    Fayetteville, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • AI Transformation and Software Development Services

    We help early-stage startups build market-ready applications, and mid-market firms achieve tangible ROI with AI and Digital Transformation initiatives...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Testing
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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
  • You never get a level one. Every call goes to someone who can actually fix it.

    Managed IT and cybersecurity for privately owned businesses across Central Pennsylvania and nationwide. Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA. Founder-run since 2006...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Cybersecurity
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    Location
    Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • AI Capabilities With Your Business Goals, Continuously

    You don't need more AI knowledge. You need someone to translate it into action with our tailored AI development leadership programs that connect to the systems you already use...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    Location
    Oslo, Norway
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Get Your AI Native IT Department

    Rollout AI is the AI-native IT department for growing businesses. Founded by operators from Google, DeepMind, and Apple, we combine responsive tech support, enterprise-grade cybersecurity, and intelligent workflow automation into one seamless service. We handle everything a traditional MSP does — helpdesk...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • Cloud Consulting
    • AI Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • CRM Consulting
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • More Human Through AI

    Founder-led AI consultancy in Las Vegas helping professional services firms work more human through AI. I build and install bespoke AI systems, run AI-powered web design, SEO and marketing, and train your team to actually use it, so staff spend less time on busywork and more time with clients. Senior...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • AEO
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    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    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
  • Iron Forge Development

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    We Make the Finest Software, Period

    At Iron Forge precision, excellence, and loyalty are not just words. They embody who we are. We build software that stands the test of time...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • ERP Consulting
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    Location
    Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Iron Forge Development Services

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • ERP Consulting
    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Blockchain
    • AI Development
    • UI/UX Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • University of Georgia
    • HERTZ
    • T-Mobile
    • Delta Airlines
    • Mint Mobile
    • GEHA
    • Aikon
    • Stark Innovations
    • NYSI
    • Recreation Rentalz
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Iron Forge Development Reviews & Testimonials

    • Jonathan Smucker
      Jonathan Smucker Founder, CEO at Sherlock AI
      5.0★

      AI Application Development Review from Jonathan Smucker

      IronForge has made my vision for a financial research software a reality. They are pragmatic, diligent partners, who spend the time it takes to understand what I want to see and why. I could not have built such an incredibly powerful and elegant tool without them. I strongly recommend them to anyone looking for a technology partner.

    • Nathan Vanderlaan
      Nathan Vanderlaan VP of Engineering at soona
      5.0★

      Mobile App Development Review from Nathan Vanderlaan

      Iron Forge has been an outstanding partner in developing and maintaining the Trend (by soona) mobile app. Their team delivers above senior level engineering quality with the consistency and speed that makes them feel like a true extension of our own team. Their membership model has given us predictable costs while outperforming what I could do if I hired an in-house mobile team. From architecture to feature releases to ongoing maintenance, they are proactive, responsive, and always on time. Iron Forge is a trusted partner that I would recommend to any company looking for a world class mobile development team.

    • Andrew Guillemette
      Andrew Guillemette President at Enceinte Health Inc.
      5.0★

      Healthcare Review from Andrew Guillemette

      From day one, Iron Forge made the software development process clear for us at Enceinte Health. As a startup, its easy to get overwhelmed by unclear scopes, shifting priorities, ballooning budgets, and the risk of building too much too soon. Iron Forge removed that chaos by showing us exactly what we were building, how it would work, and what it would cost before a single line of code was written. That clarity gave our team the confidence to focus on growing the business while trusting the development process was fully under control.What stood out most was how much they educated and guided our team through every step. Their discovery phase didn't just gather requirements; it gave our stakeholders a full understanding of how the product would come together, why each piece mattered, and how to avoid common startup pitfalls. With UX mockups, detailed roadmaps, and clearly defined milestones, they kept everyone from our team to our investors aligned, informed, and free of surprises.Most importantly, Iron Forge acted like a true partner, not just a vendor. They helped us make smarter decisions, stay focused on priorities, and keep our budget and timeline predictable. Working with them felt like having a world-class product team embedded within our company, guiding us every step of the way.We highly recommend Iron Forge to any startup or growing company looking for a development partner that brings clarity, discipline, and deep expertise. They dont just build software they help you build it the right way.

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  • 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
  • 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
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • 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
  • 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
  • Make the Right Choice.

    Top ranking Microsoft Dynamics Partner providing consultation for Dynamics 365 CRM, NetSuite, Dynamics 365 Business Central, Salesforce, SharePoint, BI, Custom Software Development, Web app development, Azure with other Microsoft Solutions. AlphaBOLD based in San Diego, USA. Contact Us Now!...

    Top Services:

    • CRM Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
    • AI Development
    • IoT
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    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Live for the Story.

    Heywood & Beaudry is a distinguished communications design firm with a specialized focus on early-stage brand development. Utilizing our Conceive, Produce & Deploy process framework, we meticulously craft brand identities rooted in powerful messaging, encompassing compelling content, captivating storytelling...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Your ideas become innovative apps.

    We are Hybrid Heroes. We conceive, design and develop digital products. We help our customers to master the challenges of the future with innovative solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Berlin, Germany
    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
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Mobile App Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    McLean, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    23 Projects Listed
  • Purpose built software. Partner led process. Business changing results.

    CCQ Tech is a UK-based technology consultancy specialising in bespoke software development for organisations with complex operational challenges. For over 20 years, we've partnered with financial institutions, engineering firms and infrastructure organisations to design and build custom software platforms...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • AI Development
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • 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
    • Show more
    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
  • 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
    • Show more
    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

    OSMOS Services

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • SEO
    • Design Services
    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Strategy
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Hearst
    • ELLE Magazine
    • Leica
    • Crawler
    • Aranya
    • Marvel X ECG
    • Ronald S Lauder
    • NEXT Solutions
    • cocoon
    • Audacy
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    OSMOS Reviews & Testimonials

    • Abraham Choi
      Abraham Choi Review from Google
      5.0★

      Abraham Choi's Review Sourced from Google

      One of the best marketing firms I worked with. I highly recommend them and try out their services.Thank you to Eli, Devin, and the team for excellent work and results.

    • Motty Rosenfeld - Express Cleaning
      Motty Rosenfeld - Express Cleaning Review from Google
      5.0★

      Motty Rosenfeld - Express Cleaning's Review Sourced from Google

      "Exceptional software development company! Their innovative solutions transformed my ideas into reality. Quick, reliable, and highly skilled team. I couldn't be happier with the results!"

    • Funding Holdings
      Funding Holdings Review from Google
      5.0★

      Funding Holdings's Review Sourced from Google

      "I am extremely satisfied with the services provided by this software development company. Their team demonstrated exceptional expertise, delivering a high-quality and efficient solution for my project. The communication was clear, and they were proactive in addressing any challenges that arose. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of reliable and professional software development expertise."

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  • AI-Powered Websites, Apps & Growth Solutions

    Intelligent Web Crew is a Florida-based digital agency specializing in AI-powered websites, mobile apps, automation systems, SEO, Local SEO, Google Ads, and custom software development. We help businesses streamline operations, generate more leads, improve customer experiences, and accelerate growth through...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We Automate The Work Nobody Wants To Do

    Ops Automators is a B2B automation and RevOps consultancy. We build custom workflow automations connecting your CRM, billing, project management, and communication tools Salesforce, HubSpot, Stripe, n8n, Jira, Slack so operations teams eliminate manual work and scale without adding headcount. Custom...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • CRM Consulting
    • AI Development
    • Managed Services
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Longwood, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital marketing that works for you

    DeClement Digital Consulting helps businesses grow through SEO, paid search, email marketing, AI search, and custom AI solutions all focused on results you can measure...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
    • CRO
    • AEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Trumbull, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Connect Your AI To Real Business Systems

    Guru Cloud & AI builds production AI that plugs into the tools a business already runs: inbox, CRM, ERP, chat, and data warehouses. We specialize in MCP integrations, citation-backed RAG, and multi-agent automation with human oversight. Enterprise clients include Diversified Energy Company (NYSE: DEC), where...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Show more
    Location
    Isabela, Puerto Rico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    20 Projects Listed
  • Intelligence. Forged

    Gradient Forge Studio builds intelligent automation and digital infrastructure for contractors and home-service businesses.We identify the friction that costs businesses time, leads, and revenuethen engineer systems to eliminate it. Our flagship platform, FORGE Assist, provides 24/7 intelligent call and...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Video Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Schaumburg, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Company OS, AI agents and Local AI that do real work

    Intrepide is an Atlanta AI product studio for established companies that want AI to take on real work. We build a Company OS that connects your tools to one knowledge base with sourced answers; AI agents for support, sales, bookkeeping and recruiting that ask before anything important; and Local AI on your...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Fixed-Price Software Studio

    Cuanto Labs builds custom web apps, AI agents and Shopify stores for South Florida businesses. Fixed-price, delivered in 4-8 weeks. Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Award-Winning Mobile Design & Development Agency with AI Expertise

    Utility is a premier digital product agency specializing in custom mobile apps, web platforms, and AI-powered solutions for forward-thinking startups and global brands including Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Samsung, the NBA, and Forbes...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
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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.