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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inTech Consulting is a Washington-based managed IT and cybersecurity provider helping businesses across the Pacific Northwest navigate compliance frameworks like CMMC, HIPAA, and DFARS while keeping day-to-day technology secure and reliable. We work with manufacturers, healthcare organizations, and other...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Kent, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
A full-service technology company engineering robust web platforms, mobile applications, and motion graphics solutions for enterprises and fast-scaling organizations worldwide...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Enugu, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Softree Technology is a global offshore engineering partner helping businesses, technology companies, and partners build, modernize, and scale digital solutions. We combine Agentic AI, Microsoft technologies, modern application development, cloud, data, and automation expertise with flexible offshore delivery...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Cuttack, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 22 Projects Listed
Zensesys is a dynamic technology company with a robust presence in the United States and India. With over 13 years of industry experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted provider of digital transformation solutions. Our development center and core team are strategically based in India, a...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Ignite Technologies is a Dubai-based agency building AI powered software, mobile apps, websites, and eCommerce stores. We turn complex workflows into secure, fast, and scalable digital products for government, real estate, F&B, education, and retail brands...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are a seasoned team of software experts developing on the cutting edge of metaverse, blockchain and software development...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
FFP is an award-winning software and app development firm specializing in turning groundbreaking ideas into powerful digital solutions. Based in NY, we help startups and established businesses bring their innovative ideas to life with cutting-edge custom solutions. Whether its mobile app development...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Levittown, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bespoke AI and software for startups and SMEs in the US and Australia. ERP, web, mobile and design, from a team of around 20 in Hanoi, Vietnam...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Drip Drop Media is a search engine optimization (SEO) agency working with clients nationwide. We rank you on Google, get you cited by AI answer engines through AEO and GEO, and build websites that convert...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- AEO
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
For over 25 years, OmniSpear has delivered custom web, mobile, and e-commerce solutions, helping businesses streamline operations, boost efficiency, and drive growth across industries...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Dayton, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
DeepRock Solutions is a Tbilisi software and AI studio for companies held back by spreadsheets, paperwork and manual routines. We build custom web, mobile and desktop systems, and add AI where it pays off: reading documents, checking them against your rules and taking routine decisions off your team. Every...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Paris-based studio that designs and runs AI agents for small businesses, law firms and medical practices. Our agents answer leads and DMs, publish content, file documents and even operate business software that has no API. Everything goes live in weeks and is maintained monthly, with a daily report of...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- AEO
- SEO
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
XAutonomous is a leading Artificial Intelligence Software Development Company, delivering AI-powered solutions that automate processes, boost efficiency, and drive business innovation...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
10 Tech (formerly NNTC) is a Dubai AI company. We build AI agents, Arabic and English assistants, document intelligence and computer vision for government, banks and industry, on-premises or in a UAE cloud. We also build VR training and Unreal Engine digital twins...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- VR/AR
- IT Services
- Software Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Endpoint Clients is a UI/UX | Product | SaaS | Webapp Design Company, helping startups, SaaS companies, and enterprises build scalable digital products. We specialize in UI/UX design, product design, web applications, mobile apps, and custom software solutions that improve usability, engagement, and business...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SuperDupr is an Austin, TX studio that builds AI systems and custom websites for service businesses. We build AI voice agents and receptionists, lead follow-up that responds in under 60 seconds, scheduling AI, workflow automation, and multi-agent systems, plus hand-coded websites built for speed and AI...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AEO
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Helping companies with strategic web solutions for fintech and tech challenges...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Engridded is a digital growth agency based in Estonia, serving small and medium-sized businesses worldwide. We build your online presence through custom web development, premium design, and tailored AI solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- AI Development
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Novabyte Solutions is a software development company that acts as a long-term technical partner for founders, SaaS teams, and growing businesses. The company focuses on designing, building, and scaling digital products that drive real business impact, combining product design, custom software development...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Halifax, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Techbuzz Labs is an innovative development company focused on building custom web and mobile applications. We collaborate closely with businesses to turn ideas into reality, using modern technologies and no-code platforms like Bubble.io to streamline development...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Location
- Wah, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
KEYSYS is a Birmingham-based AI and software engineering firm that builds production-grade systems for established businesses. Founded in 2007, we design and deliver custom software, AI systems, data platforms, and integrations that operate directly within core business workflows. Our engineers focus on...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Vestavia Hills, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CoreXyte Software Technologies is a software development company building modern trading, financial technology, and business software solutions...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
EntryHub helps businesses automate repetitive workflows with AI agents, Power Automate solutions, and custom Python development. From process audits to fully automated pipelines we turn manual work into scalable systems...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
Aerosoft delivers end-to-end digital and AI solutions that help businesses automate operations and scale efficiently. Based in George Town, Cayman Islands, we build AI automation systems and custom CRM and ERP solutions designed to grow with your business...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- IT Services
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- Location
- George Town, Cayman Islands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
mNotify helps businesses transform communication into digital growth. We are a software development company who provides customer engagement solutions including Custom Software Development, Bulk Messaging Solutions, AI Chatbot development, Call Center solutions and AI Powered automation. Our solutions enable...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Custom Software Development Company with a US based team located in the Washington DC Metro Area. We're celebrating our 40 year anniversary! Our team of 30 developers and project managers provide decades of development experience in Python, .Net, PHP, Coldfusion, Java, Grails, IOS and Android apps...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Kensington, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Grovia Digital is a Dubai-based digital agency specializing in AI search visibility (GEO), ChatGPT Ads, performance marketing, and AI consulting for SMEs across the GCC and DACH markets. Established in 2022, the agency combines AI-first strategies with performance-focused marketing and automation to help...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Business Consulting
- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Aidols is building AI-native consulting to replace traditional firms. Aidols partners with organizations to develop tailored AI strategies, support the implementation of AI solutions, drive AI-powered innovation, and accelerate the achievement of business objectives through AI...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Inisoft is a US-based data lifecycle and artificial intelligence lab with operations in Argentina that partners with our enterprise clients seeking to disrupt, innovate, and ignite change that can refine industries through data innovation...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative Tugs is a web design and software development agency specializing in custom websites, web applications, mobile apps, and API integrations. With a sales office in Manchester, Connecticut, and a technical back office in Karachi, Pakistan, the agency combines US-based client support with an...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Manchester, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Navinspire AI helps organizations accelerate digital transformation through AI consulting, autonomous AI agents, intelligent automation, and custom software development. We design scalable AI solutions, RAG systems, enterprise integrations, and business platforms that improve productivity, streamline...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Business Consulting
- IT Services
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We take digital product development to the next level. The cofounders, Ionuț and Lucian, are both developers and startup business owners, so they come with an intrinsic understanding of how to build software, accompanied by an entrepreneurial sense of understanding your business needs...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Timișoara, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
Merlin is a Paris-based AI agency that designs and deploys custom AI agents, chatbots and automations inside the tools teams already use (CRM, ERP, email, Slack, Notion). From process audit to production, we build on n8n, Make and LLMs, including European models like Mistral and self-hosted options, with GDPR...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Business Consulting
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
NCCPLUS Vietnam Joint Stock Company is a Vietnam-based software firm specializing in IT outsourcing. It provides services including mobile and web development, cloud and microservices, game and blockchain development, software testing, AI, IoT, and VoIP. With over 10 years of experience, NCC has built strong...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Web Inventix AI is a leading North American artificial intelligence and custom software development firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. With Web Inventix AI in Toronto, you launch faster, run leaner, and drive innovation through every business line...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Location
- Brantford, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Psyneural Technologies Pvt Ltd (MindBoolean) is a software development startup specializing in AI, machine learning, neural network solutions, scalabale web applications, and custom software development. Founded in 2025, we specialize in transforming complex ideas into intuitive, efficient and high-impact...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
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...
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- 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
Platfio App Development not only assists in building your app but also provides hosting and upgrades, ensuring its seamless operation in the long run, all covered within a cost-effective monthly fee. This comprehensive service safeguards your app while offering significant cost savings...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- CRM Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- South Yarra, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AXIS AI builds custom automation systems for B2B companies on Make.com, n8n, and custom APIs. We handle the workflows your team repeats every day: lead response, CRM updates, follow-ups, onboarding, invoicing, reporting...
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- AI Development
- IT Services
- Business Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Mansoura, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
WGNR is an innovation-first brand marketing agency adept at fusing insights from brand psychology and sociocultural anthropology...
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- 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
Naqvix is a technology and operations partner for US companies. Rather than one generalist bench, we run dedicated specialist teams — each led by an industry expert — under one roof: custom web and SaaS development; iOS, Android, Flutter and React Native apps; AI agents, chatbots and workflow automation;...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- BPO
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- Location
- San Ramon, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
EB DevTech LLC is a Houston-based technology and AI-automation consultancy that helps small and mid-sized businesses turn paper and chaos into clean, reliable systems. By combining cloud infrastructure, custom software, and intelligent automation, EB DevTech streamlines operations, enhances efficiency, and...
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- AI Development
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hire-AI Developers is a San Jose-based AI development agency with 120+ in-house engineers and 15+ years of IT delivery experience. We build custom AI solutions across machine learning, generative AI, NLP, computer vision, and LLM integration with zero subcontracting and 48-hour developer onboarding. Every...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
INTEA is a full-cycle e-learning agency helping organisations across Europe turn business and learning needs into effective digital learning solutions. We combine strategy, custom content and technology to create practical, engaging learning experiences...
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- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mediusware Limited-Your Trusted B2B IT Partner for Scalable GrowthSince 2015, Mediusware has successfully delivered 850+ projects across 20+ countries, serving over 1,000 global clients with a team of 120+ skilled professionals...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Software Testing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Atigro is a proven ERP transformation firm, leveraging modular augmentation capabilities paired with AI-native frameworks...
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- 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
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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.
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