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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Mokap is a Software Design Company based in Rome. We design and develop custom software, SaaS products, web applications and complex digital tools, combining UX/UI Design, software engineering and AI...
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- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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...
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- 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 long-term goal is to become the most effective software company in the world...
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- Software Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
WebMagic builds business-driven custom software for logistics and e-commerce: web apps, Shopify automation, ERP/WMS/TMS integrations, and AI workflow automationdelivered with DevOps and cloud infrastructure for reliable production operations...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Managed Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A two-person AI automation agency in La Rochelle, France. We replace the spreadsheets, no-code apps and copy-paste routines that slow a company down with custom software and AI agents, built around how your team already works. Projects usually range from 15,000 to 40,000, with a fixed quote after scoping...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Testing
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- Location
- La Rochelle, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Softree Technology is a global offshore engineering partner helping businesses, technology companies, and partners build, modernize, and scale digital solutions. We combine Agentic AI, Microsoft technologies, modern application development, cloud, data, and automation expertise with flexible offshore delivery...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Cuttack, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Web Ultimax is a Dubai-focused web design, SEO and digital marketing agency helping UAE businesses build fast websites, rank higher on Google, generate leads and grow with digital strategy, AI automation, CRM and ERP solutions...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Springs is a service company specializing in building Custom AI Agents tailored to specific business goals. With deep expertise in Conversational AI, AI Agent development, and Business Automation...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Phoenix Consultants Group builds custom software for businesses running systems that predate modern platforms. Access databases, VB6 applications, Excel-based operations; PCG migrates them to maintainable .NET applications without losing data or process logic. Based in New Jersey, serving clients across the...
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- Software Development
- ERP Consulting
- AI Development
- IT Compliance Solution
- Web Design
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- Location
- Northfield, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Elemra is a UK-based AI automation consultancy for small and mid-sized businesses. We design, build, and run the automation behind your operations — connecting CRMs, inboxes, and the tools your team already uses — so repetitive manual work disappears and you scale without adding complexity. We build the...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
- DevOps Consulting
- AI Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We're a global team of developers, designers, and problem-solvers creating impactful software since 2007. IT-Dimension builds future-ready software from AI and IoT to mobile, enterprise, and 3D solutions...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- West Hollywood, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
DeepRock Solutions is a Tbilisi software and AI studio for companies held back by spreadsheets, paperwork and manual routines. We build custom web, mobile and desktop systems, and add AI where it pays off: reading documents, checking them against your rules and taking routine decisions off your team. Every...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Product studio for apps, websites, SaaS and AI automation. We run our own Spearo apps, publish fixed-scope prices from $1,900 and show you a clickable prototype before any code...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Newton, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 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...
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- 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
Caplan Artificial (Caplan AI) is the first Balkan AI-centered communications company, delivering end-to-end business transformation through AI consulting and implementation, predictive testing, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and company-wide AI education...
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- AI Development
- SEO
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Helping companies with strategic web solutions for fintech and tech challenges...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 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
KEYSYS is a Birmingham-based AI and software engineering firm that builds production-grade systems for established businesses. Founded in 2007, we design and deliver custom software, AI systems, data platforms, and integrations that operate directly within core business workflows. Our engineers focus on...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Vestavia Hills, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help early-stage startups build market-ready applications, and mid-market firms achieve tangible ROI with AI and Digital Transformation initiatives...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- IT Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Axix Technologies LLC USA delivers AI-powered enterprise software, SaaS platforms, and custom digital solutions. We help organizations streamline operations, automate workflows, and accelerate growth through ERP, HCM, AI, cloud, and software engineering services...
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- Software Development
- Cybersecurity
- Web Development
- AI Development
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Top ranking Microsoft Dynamics Partner providing consultation for Dynamics 365 CRM, NetSuite, Dynamics 365 Business Central, Salesforce, SharePoint, BI, Custom Software Development, Web app development, Azure with other Microsoft Solutions. AlphaBOLD based in San Diego, USA. Contact Us Now!...
Top Services:
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- AI Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
EntryHub helps businesses automate repetitive workflows with AI agents, Power Automate solutions, and custom Python development. From process audits to fully automated pipelines we turn manual work into scalable systems...
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- IT Services
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
AISD helps mid-market and enterprise teams build AI-powered products, agents, and workflow automations. Every project is delivered by senior engineers with proven software development and AI experience...
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- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Business Consulting
- Logistics
- BPO
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Code Huddle is an Islamabad-based software company, founded in 2021, that builds AI products, SaaS platforms, web and mobile apps for startups and growing businesses. We also provide QA testing, cloud infrastructure and dedicated engineering teams...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
ASK 2 PRO delivers expert virtual assistant services nationwide, helping businesses streamline tasks, boost efficiency, and expand their network. From admin to communication, we handle the details so you can focus on growth and success...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
- HR Outsourcing
- Customer Support
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
B2B growth architects and revenue operations (RevOps). Sales data engineering and integration of complex software infrastructures...
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- Business Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
- AI Development
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- Location
- Malakoff, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
NextGen Invent is a leading IT and AI services company specializing in AI, generative AI, computer vision, automation, and data analytics. Serving industries like healthcare, finance, supply chain, and manufacturing, the company has created 500+ AI models, developed over 100 software products, and e...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
- DevOps Consulting
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Syosset, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Hexaware is a global technology and business process services company. Every day, Hexawarians wake up with a singular purpose: to create smiles through great people and technology. With offices across the world, we empower enterprises worldwide to realize digital transformation at scale and speed...
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- IT Services
- Managed Services
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Wizr AI is an enterprise AI services and AI-powered engineering company helping organizations automate business processes, accelerate software and product development, modernize legacy systems, and govern AI. Wizr delivers AI agents, agentic workflows, and enterprise AI solutions help businesses...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Digital Strategy
- IT Services
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Pleasanton, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
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...
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- 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
Aidols is building AI-native consulting to replace traditional firms. Aidols partners with organizations to develop tailored AI strategies, support the implementation of AI solutions, drive AI-powered innovation, and accelerate the achievement of business objectives through AI...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We take digital product development to the next level. The cofounders, Ionuț and Lucian, are both developers and startup business owners, so they come with an intrinsic understanding of how to build software, accompanied by an entrepreneurial sense of understanding your business needs...
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- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Timișoara, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Web & Mobile app development company serving clients globally. iOS, Android, Flutter, React Native & AI apps. 15+ years. 5.0 Google · 4.9 Clutch...
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- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We partner with forward-thinking organizations to turn AI ambitions into production-grade solutions that deliver measurable impact...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Interfacing Technologies helps organizations transform quality, compliance, and operations into connected, data-driven systems. Our AI-assisted Integrated Management System unifies processes, risk, and governance into a single operational backbone, enabling real-time visibility, automated workflows, and...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- VR/AR
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
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
Leaf is a Mumbai-based strategy and design consultancy creating trusted brands, digital products, service experiences and AI-enabled transformation systems...
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- 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
As we believe in making your online presence more beautiful...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
unicrew is a full-scale software development, consulting and design company, which provides a full spectrum of services - from design and software development to the unfailing commitment to quality assurance...
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- Software Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
KritiKal Solutions is a technology design house and holds 22+ years of experience in AI, Computer Vision, Software Applications, Cloud and Mobile-based Solutions, Embedded Systems, Generative AI and Large Language Models. We specialize in R&D, product engineering, and innovation services...
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- AI Development
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Wearables
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects 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
Adaptyve Digital helps growing businesses build custom software, AI solutions and workflow automations that solve real operational challenges. With 25+ years of experience, we provide senior technical expertise without the overhead of a traditional agency...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Axon Active is a 100% Swiss-owned AI software development company with 650+ engineers in Vietnam, helping organizations build new digital products, modernize legacy systems, and continuously evolve software...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- AI Development
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Unvired builds AI agents, enterprise applications, and connected digital solutions that help organizations modernize operations and turn enterprise data into actionable intelligence. From custom applications and SAP-connected workflows to AI-powered agents, we help businesses solve complex operational...
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- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WGNR is an innovation-first brand marketing agency adept at fusing insights from brand psychology and sociocultural anthropology...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
AISynq helps businesses save time, reduce costs, and grow through AI and automation. We automate repetitive work and connect everyday tools so your team can spend less time on admin and more time winning customers and delivering great service. Our team has delivered work for DHL, AT&T, Accenture, and the...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $52/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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