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Cluj-Napoca software and cloud company building Magento and WooCommerce stores, custom business software, mobile apps and AI integrations, then hosting them on our own network (AS56951). We also take AI-built apps from prototype to production...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
CodeNinja is a Middle Eastern-American artificial intelligence lab focused on building self-improving systems...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Software Orca is a Software development company specializing in mobile apps, custom software, and AI solutions. We help startups and enterprises streamline operations, enhance customer engagement, and bring ideas to life with reliable, scalable, and innovative technology...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Inceptives Digital is a Digital Product Studio headquartered in Allen, TX, with offices in New York, San Francisco, Toronto, London, and Singapore. We build mobile apps, digital products, and AI-powered systems for startups, SMBs, and growth-stage companies that can't afford to get it wrong...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Allen, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
AppVin Technologies excels in designing, developing, and implementing IT solutions tailored for startups, small businesses, and established enterprises. As a premier software development company, we deliver top-notch technology solutions to drive business success. Partner with AppVin Technologies to leverage...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Wearables
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- Location
- Leiden, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We design, build, and ship exceptional software and AI solutions for innovation-driven companies worldwide, providing seamless strategy and execution...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cybersecurity
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Quezon City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $68/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
bitcot is an award-winning digital transformation company that leading organizations, healthcare providers, and health tech innovators trust for custom solutions in web, mobile, AI, and automation. AI-powered software that actually moves the needle...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Our focus it to build together with our customer the best solution. We count on multidisciplinary and generalist software design and engineering teams, experts in digital products, focused on serving with quality and agility...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Curitiba, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
AI-native software engineering for founders and companies. We design, build, fix and staff software that is fast to market and built to last...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- AI Development
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At BMS Services, we build apps, websites, and custom software that simplify your work and help your business grow.From app development and CRMs to automation, web development, and SEO, we turn your goals into smart, scalable solutions that actually work.Why BMS: honest advice without the jargon, live...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Digital Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- Semarang, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
WNC (WeNoCode) is a product-driven AI and software company. We design, build, and ship AI agents, RAG pipelines, and workflow automation, alongside full-stack web, mobile, and desktop apps. Unlike pure consultancies, we run our own products Atflow, Base, Alternative Auth, AdCrier, and more so clients get a...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Full-service digital agency in Benidorm, Spain web design, SEO, app development, and AI solutions for businesses in Spain and abroad...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Benidorm, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Teamvoy is an AI engineering and transformation partner. We help companies make smarter technology decisions and turn them into production-ready software...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Ultrashield Technology is a top mobile app development company in INDIA, specializing in iOS, Android & cross-platform apps. With expertise in AI/ML, LLMs, and Blockchain, we deliver secure, scalable, and future-ready digital solutions trusted by startups and enterprises...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- Web Development
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Aetsoft is a US-based product engineering company helping businesses design, build, and scale complex digital platforms across fintech, digital assets, commerce, AI, and automation...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
CCQ Tech is a UK-based technology consultancy specialising in bespoke software development for organisations with complex operational challenges. For over 20 years, we've partnered with financial institutions, engineering firms and infrastructure organisations to design and build custom software platforms...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Helixora Solutions builds practical AI systems and custom software around business workflows. The team delivers AI agents, voice and chat assistants, automation, computer vision, data platforms, and web applications, helping organizations connect their tools and improve day-to-day operations...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Since 2012, Agile Cyber Solutions has transformed ideas into reality for startups and businesses. Specializing in web, API, mobile, and AI technologies, we deliver agile, client-focused solutions with ongoing support. With 350+ projects, we align every product with our clients vision...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Branded Mayhem Collective (BMC) runs two practices from Richardson, Texas. 8gnc (8gnc.io) is the brand and digital agency: strategy, identity, websites, content, and growth. br8n (br8n.io) is the AI delivery practice: we install AI into how your operation already runs and leave you owning it...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Creative Services
- AI Development
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- Location
- Richardson, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Ingsoftware is a full-stack adaptive software development partner for growth-minded organizations...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Wearables
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Niš, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Leader of AI consulting, product development and salesforce ecosystem...
Top Services:
- Wearables
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
NCODE Consultant is an AI-Native Intelligent Systems & Modernisation Partner in Singapore, helping small and mid-sized organisations modernise complex operational environments, establish AI-ready technology foundations and evolve intelligent workflows for long-term growth...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- DevOps Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
OstraconAI is a Helsinki-based AI agency for marketing and sales teams. We find where AI pays off and build custom tools and automations on the stack a team already uses. Then we hand them over, documented, so the team runs them itself. Clients include S-Group, Sanoma, Barona, Eficode and Attendo. Singa cut...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Helsinki, Finland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Solandrix is a founder-led software consultancy in Bucharest. Dragoș and Lorelai Niculai help companies in Romania and Europe replace manual work, connect systems that do not talk to each other and modernize applications that are hard to change, through custom software, systems integration and AI automation...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Drakos Inc. builds custom software for service businesses and operationally complex companies that have outgrown disconnected tools, spreadsheets, and generic platforms. We design and develop secure, scalable systems around the way each business actually operates from CRM and field service to workflow...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- AI Development
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Equitysoft Technologies builds AI-powered web and mobile solutions that help businesses scale faster. From high-performance mobile apps and custom web platforms to intuitive UI/UX and intelligent automation, we turn complex ideas into reliable digital products for global markets...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Woods & Walker is a founder-led custom software development company and technology consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne, working with businesses across the UK.We're business owners who solve problems with technology. Sometimes that means building bespoke, business-critical software. Sometimes it means...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- AI Development
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- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Our PORTFOLIO INCLUDES marketplaces, e-commerce, workflow automations, AI assistants, corporate websites, banking apps, data warehouse initiatives, and more...
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- AI Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $37/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Bluelight is a U.S.-headquartered nearshore software development consultancy. Bluelight provides top-tier IT talent from Latin America (and onshore) who are fluent in English, work U.S. business hours, and serve as a cost-effective alternative to U.S.-based hires...
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- Software Development
- Software Testing
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Bespoke AI and software for startups and SMEs in the US and Australia. ERP, web, mobile and design, from a team of around 20 in Hanoi, Vietnam...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
CodingCops is an AI-native technology and engineering partner specializing in AI development, vetted engineering talent, Salesforce, product & software development, and cloud & DevOps...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Rokad is an integrated consulting firm that helps businesses solve growth and operational challenges by aligning market access, strategy, and technology. We work with organizations looking to scale sustainably by improving how they enter markets, operate internally, and engage customers...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Location
- Ranchi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Quantazone is a technology and AI solutions company helping businesses modernize operations, automate workflows, and build smarter digital systems. From ERP, CRM, HRMS, and cloud solutions to AI and marketing automation, Quantazone combines technology, strategy, and industry expertise to create scalable...
Top Services:
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A Product Engineering, Technology Services and Consulting company building Intelligent Distributed Systems at Scale, AI, and Data-driven Decision Platforms and Solutions. We are enabling enterprises for Digital transformation with Cloud, Data and AI Strategy and Enterprise Agility...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a digital transformation company committed to accelerating your project's growth both in the short term and long term. Partner with us to seamlessly integrate business strategy, user experience, and cutting-edge technology, all in one place. Our success is defined by your conversion rates and business...
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- Web Development
- Business Consulting
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
CreativeGray is a San Francisco based custom software development company that works with startups and enterprises to strategize and build digital products...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
NYNJ Marketing is a New York/New Jersey digital agency built for the way search actually works in 2026 not just Google, but AI. We specialize in SEO, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), web development, and app creation for small businesses, mid-market companies, and startups across the tri-state area and...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Lodi, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Bronic Labs is a web development studio from Estonia (EU). We design and build websites, online stores, web apps and mobile apps, add AI where it saves time, and look after hosting and maintenance after launch one team from the first sketch to a live, supported product...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
App Developer India is a full-service IT company specializing in custom mobile app development, scalable web platforms, AI-powered app solutions, and dedicated developer services for global businesses. With expertise across Android, iOS, cross-platform, web, and emerging technologies, the team helps startups...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ventor Labs Inc. is a leading provider of custom software solutions, specializing in web and mobile applications, blockchain and AI software, product design, branding, and IT consultancy. We are committed to delivering innovative, tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Techbuzz Labs is an innovative development company focused on building custom web and mobile applications. We collaborate closely with businesses to turn ideas into reality, using modern technologies and no-code platforms like Bubble.io to streamline development...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Location
- Wah, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Edition is a design-led technology studio based in Auckland, New Zealand. We help start ups, scale ups and growing technology companies create stronger software, brands, and marketing websites...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
JomeTech Africa is Africas #1 tech company, specializing in software development, web design, mobile app solutions, AI, cloud computing, and secure hosting services. Based in Zimbabwe, we provide custom IT solutions worldwide, helping businesses scale with cybersecurity, e-commerce platforms, UI/UX design...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Graphic Design
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Harare, Zimbabwe
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
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
Toronto-headquartered AI-native custom software company modernizing legacy systems and building new products for Ryanair, Philips, Gen Digital and York University. 10+ years, 300+ projects, 2× faster delivery...
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- AI Development
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Started in 2014, Webelight Solutions is an end-to-end digital solutions company headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. Our digital footprint extends across the globe, as we have assisted and built custom software solutions for organizations from USA, UK, Canada, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Germany, and...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
At 9series, we help organizations move beyond traditional software by building intelligent systems powered by AI...
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- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- IoT
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Tappan, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Unsalted Innovations, LLC is a digital marketing and AI visibility agency based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded by Brianna Sybesma, the company helps businesses nationwide improve how they appear in AI-powered search platforms such as ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity...
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- Web Design
- AI Development
- AEO
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Lets change your ideas into a catching reality! At Website Design 24/7 , we are not just providing top-notch digital solutions but making your brand unique in the crowd. Our team of professionals has the industry-wide experience to let your brand attract new audiences and boost awareness...
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- Web Design
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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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