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DeepQuery builds AI Employees: voice, chat, and data agents that slot into your tools to automate support, sales & ops for SMBs. We create custom autonomous AI agents that do more than automate tasks: they independently progress high-level goals into actionable steps, execute workflows, plus monitor progress...
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- AI Development
- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We empower businesses / non-profits / communities with powerful technology solutions that shape their future...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Delaware Digital is a full-service digital agency specializing in web design, web development, SEO, PPC, branding, and digital marketing solutions for businesses across Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic region. With over a decade of experience and a fully in-house team, the agency delivers customized digital...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
MONARK IT is a Moroccan digital agency specializing in custom web developement, high-performance mobile applications, and AI-powred solutions. From crafting modern interfaces to automating complex business with artificial intelligence, MONARK IT Pratners with startups and enterprises to accelerate their...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Marrakesh, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
HappyFunCorp partners with companies across all industries to develop innovative AI digital products and modernize existing ones, leveraging deep engineering skills, product expertise, and human-focused design...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
SEOoptimierung.de unterstützt Unternehmen seit über 20 Jahren dabei, nachhaltig mehr Sichtbarkeit, qualifizierte Besucher und Umsatz über Suchmaschinen zu gewinnen. Die Agentur bietet individuelle Lösungen in den Bereichen Technical SEO, Local SEO, E-Commerce SEO, Content-Strategie, Linkaufbau und AI...
Top Services:
- SEO
- AEO
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
- AI Development
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital solutions tailored to the unique needs of your business...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We specialize in cutting-edge technologies delivering perfection by design and performance by default. From AI strategy to implementation, we are your partners in digital transformation, building intelligent solutions to drive your business forward. We transform top organizations with product design &...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Location
- Chandler, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Applifting is an international software company of over 200 self-managed professionals that specializes in FinTech and MedTech innovation. Our teal principles prioritize freedom, transparency, and ethics, driving our commitment to your success. We offer end-to-end software solutions, technical innovation...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Lexogrine is a premier AI agent development company and web and mobile software company specializing in AI development, React, React Native, and Node.js development...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cybersecurity
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Vision Tact is a leading AI and Data Science company that empowers organizations to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Data Intelligence. We help businesses innovate faster, optimize operations, and make smarter decisions through next-generation technology solutions...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Business Consulting
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Leads To Company is an ISO 9001:2015 certified software development company based in Kolkata, India. We specialize in custom web and mobile app development, AI/ML solutions, automation systems, QA testing, and SEO-driven digital growth...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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
RA Technologies is a remote-first full stack development company building production-grade SaaS applications, AI-powered software, and React/Next.js web platforms for startups and businesses worldwide. We specialize in SaaS with multi-tenancy and subscription billing, AI integration using OpenAI, Gemini, and...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Abbottabad, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Digiratina, an offshore AI software development company headquartered in Sri Lanka offering next generation integrated technology services...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
Get discovered by AI search engines with CronBoost's answer engine optimization solutions. CronBoost helps businesses rank in AI overviews, optimize for social media marketing for podcasts and creators, and dominate AI-powered search results...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- AI Development
- SEO
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
3 Minds Digital is a design and digital marketing agency with offices in Mumbai, Delhi and the UK. At 3 Minds Digital, we combine design, communication, and digitization to help clients go beyond the conventional route. Our approach moves us away from traditional problem solving, which can often be...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Leaf is a Mumbai-based strategy and design consultancy creating trusted brands, digital products, service experiences and AI-enabled transformation systems...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
MÁS MANOS is a marketing and communications agency in Mexico City. Since 2011, we combine strategy, creative, audiovisual production, events, internal communications, PR, media, technology and talent. Our Lean Engine turns complex briefs into coordinated execution across Mexico and Latin America...
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- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
MDW (My Data Works) is a data and AI consulting firm supporting large organizations in the design and delivery of enterprise data platforms, AI initiatives, and business applications. A long-time Microsoft partner, MDW has earned seven Microsoft Partner of the Year awards and operates entirely within the...
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- Digital Services
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Lemon.io connects startups and SMBs with the top 1.2% of vetted senior software engineers from Europe and LatAm. Hire engineers with experience at companies like Meta, Uber or Paypal within 24-48 hours. Whether you need part-time, full-time or fully managed support, Lemon.io helps you to scale fast. Beyond...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- AI Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
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
MVP1 Ventures is a Brisbane-based product engineering and AI firm. We work with two kinds of business: software companies whose product has outgrown the team building it, and operators whose business runs on manual process that software should have absorbed years ago. Our engagements are judged on the...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- IT Services
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Weelorum is a mobile app development partner for startups that provide smart, innovative ideas based on future-oriented and cost-effective technologies. We create truly engaging apps that users wont delete even if they need the storage space. We can help you satisfy market and customer needs with exact and...
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- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Product Design
- Web Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Dnipro, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Empowering businesses with data-driven solutions for strategic growth and decision-making. We focus on building robust insights & automations for startups worldwide, using our comprehensive services tailored to enhance businesses with advanced technology solutions...
Top Services:
- Big Data Analytics
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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
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
Bay Area Coders is a San Francisco-based product and engineering studio working with venture-backed startups and growth-stage companies since 2016. We combine strategy, design, engineering, and AI to help teams ship real products and modernize existing ones...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Roseville, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/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
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
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
IT Niche is an AI-powered digital solutions company specializing in web and mobile app development, ecommerce, and performance marketing. We help businesses build scalable products and drive growth through SEO, VCO, and data-driven strategies focused on real results...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A data-focused software house dedicated to revolutionizing data science and data engineering through innovative solutions. We help enterprises unlock the full potential of their data...
Top Services:
- Big Data Analytics
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
- Location
- Brazil, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
Global software development and team augmentation company for mission critical software. Headquartered in Texas with delivery centers across Europe & Asia...
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- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Richardson, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
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
Istanbul studio of two founders building AI-powered software. Agencies use us for white-label web, mobile and AI work delivered under their brand; mid-sized companies use us for workflow automation, custom software and company memory that answers questions with the source document attached. Fixed scope and...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kash is an AI automation and RevOps consultancy in the Phoenix Valley. We build AI systems that answer and book leads 24/7, run follow-up, and report automatically - priced on results, with a free AI Revenue Audit to start...
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- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Mesa, Arizona
- 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
- Location
- Oslo, Norway
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GYSP.tech is a trusted global IT Consulting and Service Provider helping businesses strategize, build, secure, and scale Cloud, Data, AI/ML, SaaS and Ecommerce ecosystems to maximize operational ROI and competitive advantage...
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- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
Custom software specialized in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Lurto is an AI automation agency for US and UK businesses. We build custom AI systems and keep them running after launch: AI agents for intake and follow-up, document generation for regulated paperwork, AI voice receptionists, and integrations that connect AI to your CRM and ERP. Every engagement starts with...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Softthrive is a software company in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We build mobile apps, Arabic-first Shopify stores and web platforms for businesses in Saudi Arabia and the GCC, and we work with clients in more than 30 countries...
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- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NextAstra Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is an enterprise AI and automation partner helping mid-market and large organizations build practical, scalable, ROI-driven solutions. We specialize in Generative AI, ML, NLP, Computer Vision, Predictive Analytics, and Intelligent Document Processing...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
- Web Development
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Our sole goal is to ensure that your team has the best talent to meet your technology and business requirements...
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- IT Services
- 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
EnactOn Technologies takes products from idea to a scalable, full-fledged platform. AI-accelerated engineering with senior human governance, so every product ships production-grade...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- IT Services
- AI Development
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
London studio. We design and build web and mobile products, plus automation and search visibility for startups and growing brands...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/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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