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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We develop web and mobile applications for clients in healthcare, automotive, and regulated industries. We also recruit and place European freelancers designers, developers, and product specialists for teams that need reliable talent without the overhead...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Unterföhring, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Slate is invoicing and billing software for businesses that bill in Israel. Freelancers, licensed dealers and companies issue tax invoices, receipts, credit notes and quotes from a browser, in Hebrew or English, with digital signatures and tax authority allocation numbers handled automatically. VAT reports...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Accounting
- AI Development
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zero Point Creative Ltd is a London-based digital agency founded by Krishna de Gruchy, bringing 30 years of operational leadership to digital infrastructure. We manage WordPress websites, SEO and AI staffing for UK small businesses on a care plan model we don't build and disappear, we monitor, maintain and...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Renuvo Design Inc. is a founder-led perception studio. We build the brand architecture, experience systems, and growth frameworks around wellness, health, and consumer lifestyle brands whose product is better than the market currently understands...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- White Rock, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Lime Duo is a Calgary web design studio for small businesses. We design, build and launch websites and online stores on WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, Wix, Squarespace or custom code, then help them get found and used: branding, SEO and local search, social media, apps, and AI agents that answer and book...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Established in 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Linkboy Digital is a full-service digital technology agency built for businesses that refuse to think small...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your Idea. Our Code. Infinite Possibilities. G.O.A.T. Developers is an elite software agency specializing in AI SaaS and custom digital product development. We operate under the philosophy, "We Build What Others Don't Dare," partnering with ambitious companies to transform complex visions into scalable...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Location
- Vadodara, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are the digital partners for small businesses in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Specializing in expert SEO, AI-powered marketing, and performance optimization, we help you achieve real, measurable growth...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Buffalo Grove, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a software development company specializing in custom web, mobile, and enterprise solutions. We help businesses of all sizes transform their ideas into scalable digital products using modern technologies. From ERP, CRM, POS systems, and eCommerce platforms to AI-powered dashboards and business...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Madinah, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
AK Consultant LLC is a US-registered AI automation and enterprise software consultancy led by Founder & CEO Kashif Mustafa. We help businesses worldwide streamline operations, modernize legacy systems, and adopt practical AI from custom software and ERP/CRM integrations to workflow automation and AI-driven...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- Web Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Artilence is an AI automation and software development agency headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, with a dedicated delivery team in Lahore, Pakistan. Founded in 2023, the company helps businesses replace slow, manual processes with intelligent systems that save time, reduce costs, and scale with growth...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- AI Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Marc-Tek is trusted because of three commitments: starting with a single small agent before any long-term spend, keeping humans in control with review steps on anything sensitive, and staying on the hook for maintenance so clients never own code they can't support. If the first agent doesn't save you time...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Apache Junction, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A results-driven mar-tech agency combining performance marketing, design, AI and modern full-stack development to build scalable, revenue-focused growth engines for ambitious brands...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Nexila is a product design & development agency focused on building clear, scalable, and high-impact digital products for modern businesses. We partner with AI startups, SaaS companies, and growing teams to design and develop experiences!...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Casper, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
AppsGenii is a Texas-based AI and software engineering company delivering custom software, automation, cloud, and data solutions that help businesses and government organizations improve efficiency, innovate faster, and scale with confidence...
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- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
PrimeLoop is where strategy meets automation - we design AI-driven solutions that streamline operations, fuel growth, and give brands the competitive edge they deserve...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help startups and businesses rapidly turn ideas into investor-ready digital products From building AI agents to full-featured SaaS platforms, 88 hours delivers tailor-made solutions that drive innovation, speed, and growth - Your Dev Factory for MVP, SaaS, AI & AWS Solutions!...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Webafy helps businesses grow faster with AI powered advertising, professional digital ad creatives, and studio quality product visuals. We create attention grabbing AI visuals, photorealistic product renders, and high conversion digital assets designed to increase visibility, strengthen credibility, and drive...
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- IT Services
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
MetafiedLab is a global digital transformation partner that helps businesses turn complex ideas into scalable, high-performance digital products...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MindLab AI is an AI systems agency focused on helping founders eliminate repetitive operational work through custom-built autonomous workflows. The brand positions itself around the idea of founder leverage, designing AI-powered systems that reduce manual tasks, streamline decision-making, and automate...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Boostr Netwave Solutions Pvt. Ltd. delivers innovative software solutions and exceptional digital services, empowering businesses to thrive in the modern digital landscape...
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- Web Development
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Patia, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
New Peak Solutions empowers organizations with expert SharePoint consulting, delivering tailored solutions that streamline collaboration, automate workflows, and enhance document management. From migrations and intranet design to custom development and integration, our team ensures your SharePoint environment...
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- IT Services
- AI Development
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
From web apps to AI solutions, we help ambitious businesses transform their digital presence and scale with confidence. Your success is our favorite metric...
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- Digital Services
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Casablanca, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Forjwell is a premier technology and product development firm built for founders who demand clean, scalable digital solutions. We specialize in transforming raw ideas into refined, high-traction platforms, offering deep expertise across mobile and web app development, custom software, and immersive game...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
ValueStream AI helps businesses streamline operations, reduce costs, and scale faster through AI-powered automation solutions. We design and implement intelligent workflows, AI agents, voice AI systems, CRM automation, lead management solutions, customer support automation, and custom business process...
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- AI Development
- Location
- Pembroke Pines, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We bring 26+ years of experience building products, strategies, and AI-driven experiences for some of the worlds most recognized brands including Disney, Nickelodeon, Marvel, and Mattel. Across our career, weve shipped 100+ digital products that have generated 100M+ plays across mobile, PC, console, and...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
FINEST AS is an Estonian IT consultancy with 25+ years of experience building custom software, e-commerce platforms, and enterprise systems that genuinely improve people's lives. ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, Microsoft Solutions Partner, with clients including government agencies, banks, and energy...
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- Software Development
- IT Services
- eCommerce Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Testing
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- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Frankenstein Digital is a Liverpool ecommerce agency for growing online stores. We bring SEO, SXO, Google Ads, development and automation together, so every part of your store works towards more sales. You work directly with the specialist doing the work, without big agency fees...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Top Automator is a dedicated team that builds the technology your business uses every day. We create clear and fast websites, smart assistants that answer phone calls and messages for you, and custom tools that make your different computer programs work together. We are the people making sure your systems are...
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- AI Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ITACC helps companies turn AI ideas into systems their teams actually use. We build generative AI assistants that answer from your own documents, automate repetitive workflows, and connect AI to the tools you already run, with security and testing built in from day one. From startups to enterprises...
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- AI Development
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- ERP Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Oakville, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Copper City Digital is a web design and digital marketing agency based in Rome, New York, serving small businesses across Central New York and beyond. The company combines web design, digital marketing, local SEO, and AI-powered automation to help businesses improve their online visibility, generate leads...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Rome, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Custom and private AI for Australian businesses. Xyloflow designs, builds and manages AI systems, including private AI kept within the business...
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- 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
Urban Catalyst is a founder-focused product design studio helping startups and scale-ups save time, reduce build costs, and ship better digital products. We design UX/UI, SaaS platforms, Web3 apps, and conversion-driven websites with speed and precision. Our focus is simple: remove friction, shorten...
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- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- AI Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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...
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- 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
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
- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Brighton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tekbyt is a digital product studio that designs and develops websites, SaaS platforms, web and mobile apps, e-commerce solutions, and AI-powered business systems for startups and growing companies...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- AI Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
leeday.uk is a London-based web development and AI automation practice operated by Lee Day through Hosting Easy Ltd. The practice provides custom website design and development, website support, AI automation, voice agents, chatbots, and digital systems for businesses across the UK. Its services emphasize...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Sonic TechPro is a software development company that delivers custom software, mobile applications, AI-powered solutions, and enterprise platforms for businesses across multiple industries. The company partners with startups, growing businesses, and enterprises to develop scalable digital products that...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Software Development
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
ACHVA Digital is an AI-native software studio that helps SMBs and funded founders cut out manual busywork and ship products that actually hold up in production. Rather than selling pilots or billing by the hour, they diagnose your real bottleneck firstthen build fixed-bid solutions in weeks, not months...
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- CRM Consulting
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
Dev Loader is a founder-led Laravel development studio operated by Dev Loader, LLC, a US-registered company in Washington, DC. We rescue stalled Laravel SaaS applications, upgrade legacy codebases, and build narrow SaaS MVPs. Core services: application takeover, Laravel version upgrades, performance...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
CONNEKT STUDIO is a Generative AI Product Studio based in Bangladesh. We're a team of expert designers, developers, and product managers engaged in developing cutting edge Gen AI. technology.We collaborate with startups and enterprises to help them automate their business processes using AI and Machine...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
LI Solutions builds custom software that ships. Booking systems, healthcare platforms, e-commerce, AI tools, and the infrastructure underneath. We deliver MVPs in 1-2 months with fixed pricing that doesn't drift. 20+ years of experience, HIPAA-compliant by default, and an official Shopify Partner with Top 5...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
7 Pillars is a top-tier Australian mobile app development company. Since 2016, we've delivered 600+ custom iOS, Android, and cross-platform apps for 100+ global businesses. We blend exceptional tech with business strategy to drive real impact. "Your Demand, Our Promise."...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Wearables
- IoT
- AI Development
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- Location
- Lalor, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Cognexa is an AI automation agency helping businesses work smarter through intelligent workflows, AI powered agents, and cutting-edge web solutions. From voice and WhatsApp AI agents to custom CRMs, lead generation, and social media automation we build the systems that let your business run itself...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Phone Answering Services
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Centurion, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Seal & Co. is a one-person design and systems studio based in Vancouver, Washington, helping businesses improve how customers discover, experience, and engage with them online. The studio combines website design, digital systems development, automation, and customer journey optimization to address visibility...
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- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $129/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Hallebardier builds websites for Swiss small businesses: clear, fast, mobile-first and readable by Google and AI. In French, German and English, free quote in one call. Fribourg...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Fribourg, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fifths' design and customized development services are dedicated to fulfilling your technological requirements, thereby enhancing business outcomes and improving quality of life. We possess an unwavering commitment to tenaciously address even the most intricate challenges. Our collective strength is forged...
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- Software Testing
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Our sole goal is to ensure that your team has the best talent to meet your technology and business requirements...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Codi Technologies helps businesses build applications efficiently by providing nearshore design and development services. We leverage low code tools, top tier designers & developers skilled in frontend and backend, integrations, and UX/UI to deploy ideas quickly...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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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