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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Appotype is a European software development agency. Our specialty is medical-grade software. We build software engineered to meet Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) standards, in line with EU MDR, IEC 62304, and ISO 13485. We deliver web and mobile apps, IoT, and AI for healthcare and medtech...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Compliance Solution
- IoT
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Exadel is a leading global consulting and engineering company that delivers technology transformation to help customers become digital leaders in their industries...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- IT Services
- Big Data Analytics
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Lion Solution helps businesses customize SuiteCRM around real sales, customer service, marketing, and operational workflows. As an official SuiteCRM partner, we deliver CRM consulting, development, integrations, migrations, automation, reporting, and long-term support. We also bring AI into CRM processes...
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- Software Development
- Software Testing
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Padua, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Hashlogics is an agentic AI development company. Its senior engineers build AI agents, voice AI, RAG systems, automation and custom software to a defined production standard, then maintain them after launch. Clients span healthcare, insurance, logistics, manufacturing, legal and field services...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- East Islip, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
A11 Manage Today's Complexities of Managing Integrated Marketing Investments and Campaign Orchestration...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
- CRO
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- Location
- Port Washington, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Build faster. Modernize smarter. Scale with the right engineering team...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Fusion Informatics is a leading software development and consulting company specializing in AI & IoT, helping businesses enhance Customer Experience, achieve Operational Excellence, and drive Digital Transformation. We deliver cutting-edge digital solutions ranging from AI and IoT to mobile apps...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- AI Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
ARCQ AI Limited is a Generative AI Consultancy building custom software for service and brick-and-mortar businesses under $100M ARR, helping early AI adopters...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Mecexis is a custom software development studio based in Manresa (Barcelona), active since 2012. It designs and builds web and mobile applications, B2B e-commerce, management systems and artificial intelligence solutions for companies and startups. It integrates artificial intelligence into its clients' real...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Manresa, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Atomic Object is a top-rated custom software design and development consultancy. Our co-located, U.S.-based team works with executives to improve their bottom line by delivering new products, enhancing existing products, modernizing legacy products, and integrating AI into their software systems...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create custom software solutions that transform your process, empower your people, and help you reach your vision. Our team of experts partner with you in a radically transparent process to understand your unique needs, then build a powerful software solution that is scalable, efficient, and cost...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Frederick, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Paving the way for a thriving digital society...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
Knoativ.com is the top AI Customer Experience Platform for Retail businesses worldwide. They help retail and FMCG brands turn anonymous shoppers into known, loyal customers through loyalty, commerce, and AI voice on one shared customer view. Retailers reach 92% CSAT and 60% lower cost to serve...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Azilen Technologies is a prominent enterprise AI development company that takes pride in delivering exceptional AI, Data, and HRTech solutions to organizations seeking digital transformation...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- IoT
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
BeeSoul is a creative branding and web design studio dedicated to helping purpose-driven businesses and entrepreneurs thrive through intentional design. Specializing in visual storytelling, BeeSoul crafts soulful brand identities, strategic websites, and cohesive digital experiences that align with clients...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Richmond, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
yuj is a global UX design company with 16+ years of experience and 3,000+ projects delivered for Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 clients across automotive, fintech, healthcare, and hi-tech industries...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- AI Development
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Sunnyvale, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Phenologix helps startups, SMBs, and enterprises build scalable software, automate operations, and accelerate digital transformation. With a skilled engineering team and over 14 years of experience, we deliver AI, automation, and custom software solutions that improve efficiency and reduce manual work. Our...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
COAX Software
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.COAX Software delivers smart software solutions for travel, transport & logisticsconnecting strategy, delivery, and growth to ship reliable, scalable, ROI-positive software...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Foresight Mobile is a UK mobile app developer based in Manchester, with offices in Birmingham and London. We specialise in Flutter, React Native, and native iOS / Android, including on-device AI with Gemini Nano and Apple Intelligence. 50+ apps shipped since 2017...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Services
- IT Services
- AI Development
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Ez-AI is a one-person AI and automation consultancy in Auckland. Skene Bennellick has twelve years in the field and builds the whole thing himself: automations across Xero, Microsoft 365, HubSpot and simPRO, AI assistants over company documents and email, document intelligence, client portals and websites...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Business Consulting
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We are a custom software development company with over 20 years of experience of creating award-winning digital products. We focus on creating cutting-edge AI amd machine learning solutions and specialize in document processing, natural language generation and chatbots, object detection and recognition...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- League City, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Binmile is a globally recognized software engineering company that empowers businesses to excel digitally and craft successful software solutions...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- IT Services
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Deffina is a full-cycle software development company focused on custom web applications, Webflow design, and IT outstaffing. We help startups and businesses build scalable solutions using Java, React, .NET, and modern UI/UX...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- AI Development
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
SoluteLabs is an AI-powered Product Engineering firm focused on crafting digital experiences for startups, mid-market companies, and enterprises...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- DevOps Consulting
- Web Design
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- Location
- Delaware City, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
MindHind is a Technology, Business, Marketing & Investment Consulting Company with Global Presence in America, Europe, Australia, Middle East & Asia with 500+ Global Team Strength to achieve maximum success in Funding, Merger & Aquisitions, Research & Innovations. Delivering innovative technological solutions...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Software Development
- AI Development
- IoT
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Mutually Human is a digital engineering firm that helps organizations transform business challenges into competitive advantages through intelligent technology...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- IoT
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
9MILLS helps businesses build, automate, and grow through custom software development, AI automation, web and mobile apps, and performance-driven growth systems designed to improve efficiency, visibility, and business results...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
XOVAK is a digital development partner focused on building high-performing, scalable systems that continue to deliver value long after launch. With a strong emphasis on reliability, clarity, and long-term performance, the company helps businesses turn technology into a strategic advantage...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Custom software for regulated FinTech, blockchain and AI, delivered by 90+ engineers in Las Vegas and Kyiv...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Savvycom is an AI-driven software development and IT consulting company founded in 2009, helping enterprises design, build, and modernize digital systems that deliver measurable business outcomes. Recognized as one of Vietnams Top 10 Digital Technology Companies, Savvycom partners with organizations...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- IT Services
- AI Development
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Bellosoft is a global software development agency helping businesses scale through custom solutions in web, mobile, AI, and cloud technologies. With a focus on innovation, agility, and measurable results, we partner with startups and enterprises in the US, UK, and Europe to deliver reliable products and...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Watford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
AI-first software company in Turin: AI integrations, assistants and agents, workflow automation, MVPs and mobile apps for businesses across Europe...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Cybersecurity
- Mobile App Development
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Turin, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
OSMOS
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.OSMOS is the New York brand company for technology companies at their defining moments. Strategy, brand identity, and the digital flagship, built as one system by one team in 12 to 16 weeks at a fixed fee. Brands people love and machines understand...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We provide IT solutions in many areas of business for our clients. We always place great emphasis on the quality of our projects, as customer satisfaction is the most important measure at Whizystems...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Szeged, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $32/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Intellectyx is an Enterprise Agentic AI innovation and delivery partner. We design, build and operate production AI that delivers measurable business outcomes...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
247 Labs is one of the Top Software Development Companies in Canada, serving industries in Healthcare, Insurance, Finance, Retail and more. Our services include full custom software end to end development and AI...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We specialize in scalable, cloud-based web and mobile app development, with a strong focus on healthcare...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Wearables
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- Location
- Reston, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Dedicated team to turning your vision into an engaging, impactful digital product. We partner with forward-thinking businesses to design & develop the digital products that define their future. Our story begins with a single focus: delivering exceptional results, one project at a time...
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- AI Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- South Jakarta, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Hi! We are Creava, a Product Design and UX agency.We are helping SaaS companies, startups, and technology businesses design, improve, and scale digital products through research-driven UX and product design...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Warsaw-based AI automation company. We build AI assistants that answer clients in messengers and on websites, automate document and data workflows, and set up CRM around a real sales pipeline for online stores, clinics, law firms, restaurants and real estate agencies. Every project ships with a measurable...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
York-based AI development consultancy for UK businesses of 10 to 200 people. We find the manual work between the systems you already use and build custom automations and AI agents that remove it. Fixed-price Automation Audit first; first system typically live within a month...
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- AI Development
- BPO
- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
- IT Services
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- Location
- York, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Sombra is a global AI-first software development and AI consulting partner. With 400+ experts across the US, Europe, Latin America, Canada, India, and the Middle East, we design, build, and deliver IT solutions in AI, financial services, healthcare, e-commerce, energy, logistics, and...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Whetstonez Technologies is a Jeddah software company, working since 2012, with a second development office in Lahore. We build websites, iOS and Android apps, custom business systems and AI features for Saudi companies, fully bilingual in Arabic and English. One team plans, designs, builds and supports each...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Founded in 2000, Radixweb is a global leader in AI-driven software, product engineering & digital transformation. With 25+ yrs, 650+ experts & 5,500+ projects for 3,000+ clients in 25+ countries, we deliver cloud & AI solutions across industries, driving innovation, agility & growth...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
Enterprise Software Development and Maintenance Services Provider...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
AI-Enhanced Web, Design & Automation We Turn Clicks Into Clients and Busywork Into Workflows...
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- Web Design
- AI Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Surigao, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Turning your business needs and startup ideas into custom web apps, mobile apps, and websites. Our toolbox includes Bubble.io, Glide, Make.com, WeWeb, Webflow, and Flutterflow platforms. Specialized expertise (300+ projects) in a diverse range of no-code and low-code platforms, ensuring we have the right...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Idealogic is an AI application development company delivering intelligent mobile and web solutions that redefine user experience and operational efficiency...
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- AI Development
- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Full-cycle web development & design agency located in Latvia...
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- Mobile App Development
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- AI Development
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- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Navsoft has spent 26 years building custom software and AI solutions for complex, large-scale organizations. Today, we work with Fortune 500 companies across 33 countries, with a team of 400+ engineers and specialists...
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- ERP Consulting
- IT Services
- DevOps Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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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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