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KeyesCode is a custom software development and AI automation company serving clients in Los Angeles, Tampa, and nationwide. The company builds web applications, mobile apps, SaaS platforms, AI products and agents, CRM systems, business automation, cloud infrastructure, and blockchain solutions around the...
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- AI Development
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- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- Digital Strategy
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- WordPress Website Design
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Alpgency builds AI agents and custom software for companies, funds and startups across Europe. Our agents handle inbox triage, order and invoice processing, reporting and knowledge search inside the tools a team already uses. Every project starts with a free Audit and a working demo on the client's own data...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
- CRM Consulting
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- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Responsive Dev is a freelance front-end development service led by Jim, a senior engineer specializing in fast, reliable fixes for websites and applications. With over 12 years of experience working with organizations such as the World Health Organization, World Economic Forum, and UK public sector teams, Jim...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Web Design
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- Brighton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FirstMotion is a specialist AI search and SEO agency focused on helping ambitious B2B software companies become more visible and recommended across AI platforms and traditional search engines. Its services include Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), SEO, digital PR, and...
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- AEO
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Market Research
- PPC
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- AI Development
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- Oslo, Norway
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BaseTech builds custom business software for Romanian and international companies that have outgrown off-the-shelf tools, bespoke ERP systems, SaaS platforms, AI agents and automation, RAG solutions, programmatic SEO, and data pipelines. We work on a modern Next.js, TypeScript and MongoDB stack, ship with...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- ERP Consulting
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Iordăcheanu, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BrainBox Automations is an AI-native software company building Full stack apps,SaaS platforms, AI agents, and automations for businesses,shipped 3x faster than a traditional agency...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ShooflyAI is an AI implementation partner for $10M to $75M companies. We build, manage and scale the AI layer behind one business function at a time: a knowledge base over the company's own data, connectors into the tools the team already uses, AI agents that do the work, and a cockpit that shows what they...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- Business Consulting
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- Cumming, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kavita Systems builds custom SaaS platforms, web apps, AI features, and API-driven products with Laravel, Vue/Nuxt, React/Next, DevOps, and scalable architecture...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $41/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FACTn Software, your trusted partner in software engineering outsourcing solutions. Founded with a passion for technological innovation and a commitment to excellence, FACTn Software is dedicated to providing top-tier software engineering talent to companies in the Scandinavian region and beyond...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We offer a range of services to help our clients harness the power of blockchain technology. From blockchain consulting and architecture to smart contract development and deployment, we have the expertise and experience to deliver the results you need. We are committed to providing our clients with...
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- IoT
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
IyedeX is a Sfax-based company on a mission most agencies overlook: making AI genuinely work for Tunisia. Rather than adapting global tools with light localization, we build AI systems from the ground up around Tunisian Arabic, culture, and institutional needs. Our work spans three fronts private companies...
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- Digital Services
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Sfax, Tunisia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
With ENWAY's help, SMBs & Enterprises automate business processes, understand their sales pipelines, and see a 29% increase in sales productivity. ENWAYs services range from Salesforce implementation to complex development solutions and ongoing support...
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- CRM Consulting
- AI Development
- Location
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help agencies, consultancies, and ops teams stop experimenting with AI and start executing. Built for agencies, consulting firms, legal teams, and operations groups of any size. One workflow. One week. One plan you can execute...
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- AI Development
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AI-powered on-demand dev agency. We ship MVPs, custom software, and ERP implementations up to 5x faster than traditional agencies. We work with flat monthly subscriptions. All rates include senior devs, AI agents, full project visibility through our platform, Imajin. Plans start at $3,500/mo...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Location
- Guadalajara, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Strateger AI is a full-service technology and AI solutions company dedicated to helping businesses innovate, automate operations, and scale through advanced digital solutions...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- VR/AR
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- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AI-native software development company delivering custom digital solutions with expert engineering oversight, scalable architecture, and uncompromising code quality...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Engineering
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Egkomi, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
What's Next AI is a Netherlands-based AI agency that builds production AI agents and automation your team actually uses. We write real production code, not low-code prototypes that stall after the demo...
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- AI Development
- Business Consulting
- IT Services
- CRM Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
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- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
RadixTrie provides remote DBA and managed database services for SQL Server, Oracle and PostgreSQL. Senior engineers only, no service desk, 24/7 production cover, and one fixed monthly retainer quoted in USD, GBP or EUR. Based in South Africa, covering US, UK and European business hours...
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- AI Development
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- Big Data Analytics
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- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tandem IA builds custom AI agents for small and mid-sized businesses. Each agent is designed around your own processes and tools, takes over repetitive work like data entry, follow-ups and document preparation, and works under your team's control. Our rule: every agent must pay for itself in 3 months or less...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creleon is a technology company focused on building modern digital solutions for ambitious businesses. We combine thoughtful design, reliable development, and emerging technologies to create websites, web applications, eCommerce platforms, and AI-powered solutions that are built around real business needs...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Rajkot, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Thane, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ReNewator helps businesses grow through practical AI, custom software, and digital transformation. We design and deliver solutions that automate workflows, improve decision-making, and support long-term scaling with measurable business impact...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- Wearables
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- Limassol, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PikPik is an AI automation agency that builds and maintains custom n8n workflows and AI agents for small and mid-sized businesses, with a focus on real estate and accounting...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- Business Consulting
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- Pristina, Kosovo
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AI automation agency for B2B and operations-heavy teams. We design, build, and operate AI agents and workflows with measured outcomes 25+ in production...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- IoT
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- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Alta is a Dubai-based business technology partner building responsive websites and e-commerce platforms, mobile apps, custom software, Alta ERP Plus implementations, governed AI automation and SEO/AEO/GEO programmes for UAE and GCC organisations. We connect strategy, UI/UX, engineering, integrations...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- AEO
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- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ECS Technology Solutions was founded in 2004 with the mission to empower people to spend time on what matters. We do that through offering comprehensive managed IT services. Our intent is to understand your organizations mission and goals so we can help you achieve them by offering IT recommendations and...
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- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
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- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bitronix Technologies is a blockchain and AI development agency helping startups and enterprises build scalable digital products. We specialize in smart contracts, AI automation, SaaS platforms, Web3 applications, and custom software solutions focused on performance, security, and business growth...
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- Blockchain
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're an AI agent development company based in Rio de Janeiro, working on US Eastern hours. Our team is remote-first, async-friendly, and fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.We build custom AI agents, RAG systems, and automations designed around how your company actually works. We collaborate closely...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Aum Solutions is a leading software development partner with multiple years of experience. The company has empowered businesses from fast-growing SaaS startups and software product companies to global tech leaders by delivering end-to-end solutions in AI/ML, software development, web development, mobile app...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Rajkot, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Future Ventures is a scale-up advisory firm helping founders and leadership teams turn complexity into enterprise value. We work with growth-stage companies to unlock revenue acceleration, operational leverage, capital readiness, and durable strategic advantage. Combining rigorous strategy, data-driven...
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- Business Consulting
- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
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- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Medro Inc is a technology consulting and software development company helping businesses accelerate growth through AI, Cloud computing, cybersecurity, managed IT services, and enterprise software solutions. Operating across the United States and India Through Medro Hi-Tech Symbol Private Limited, we partner...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- Business Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- AI Development
- Managed Services
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Longwood, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
OpsAgents is an AI technology company that builds and deploys supervised autonomous AI agents for business operations. Its platform integrates AI agents with existing business tools to automate workflows such as sales, CRM, invoicing, recruiting, content, and operational management...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Herzliya, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Intuisco
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Intuisco LTD, based in London, UK, was founded in 2017. Twenty years of know-how flows into it as an endowment brought by the founding partner and R&D manager...
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- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- DevOps Consulting
- Managed Services
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
IT IDOL Technologies is a custom software development company specializing in custom software development services, custom AI solutions development, and product engineering. Hire dedicated software developers to build scalable, high-performance solutions that drive innovation and business growth...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Valsad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We specialize in building scalable, modern applications that drive real business results. From legacy migrations to cutting-edge AI integrations, our solutions empower startups to compete and scale...
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- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NextCTL is an AI-native agency founded in 2022. We design AI agents, voice and chat assistants, workflow automation and custom software, and the same team runs SEO, paid media, lead generation and CRM automation. Registered in Delaware, delivered from Dhaka, serving North America and Europe...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Toronto software company building custom web platforms, iOS and Android apps, AI agents and automation, and SaaS products for startups and growing businesses. 150+ projects delivered for clients in 25+ countries since 2012, with fixed-price milestones and senior engineers on every build...
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- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Managed IT and cybersecurity for privately owned businesses across Central Pennsylvania and nationwide. Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA. Founder-run since 2006...
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- 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
7Sisters Tech helps startups, SMBs, and enterprises turn ideas into scalable digital products. We specialize in AI-powered solutions, custom software, mobile apps, SaaS platforms, websites, ERP/CRM systems, and business automation...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- IoT
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Gota, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Cornflea Technologies Private Limited is a forward-thinking IT services company delivering Web & Mobile Development, Cloud, and AI solutions. We empower startups and enterprises with scalable, secure, and intelligent technology. With a client-first approach, agile execution, and reliable delivery, we...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Two final-year students. One shared obsession with AI and what it can actually change. On March 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM, we stopped talking and started building. CitroSpace is what happens when two technical minds with the same hunger decide the world doesn't need another idea it needs execution...
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- AI Development
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Capital Compute is a premier custom software development company in India, trusted by businesses across the UK, Australia, and Singapore and an AI-focused engineering partner helping startups and enterprises build, deploy, and scale intelligent digital products...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
TechCirkle works with founders, operators, and business teams that need practical software delivery rather than vague innovation language. Our focus is on shipping custom software, AI-enabled workflows, SaaS products, and web or mobile applications that can support real usage and growth...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- AI Development
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Web, mobile and AI development for businesses and agencies worldwide, including white-label delivery, websites, custom web apps, APIs and Flutter mobile apps...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Emorphis Technologies is a software development company having offices in the USA, UK, in India, offering its services for Digital transformation in enterprise mobility solutions, cloud computing services, backend development, salesforce consulting services, healthcare software development and more...
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- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- Wearables
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Final Venture is a product engineering company based in Bengaluru, India, helping startups and growing businesses design, build, launch, and scale web, mobile, backend, and AI-powered software products. We combine product thinking with engineering to create reliable, maintainable software built for real-world...
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TOQNOQ is a technology partner helping businesses turn ideas into high-impact digital products through custom software, web and mobile development, AI, and automation. We combine practical strategy, modern technology, and thoughtful design to build scalable solutions that solve real business challenges and...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Ranchi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $28/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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