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Virto 360 is an AI-powered platform for creating interactive 360° virtual tours directly in a web browser. Create, edit, connect, publish, and share immersive virtual experiences with AI image tools, hotspots, QR codes, embeds, and VR viewing...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- VR/AR
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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...
Top Services:
- 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
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...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Fullstack is an independent Paris-based digital agency founded in 2014. We design and build websites, e-commerce, mobile apps, SaaS and business applications, and we embed AI where it creates real value: AI agents, RAG chatbots and process automation. Trusted by Disneyland Paris, EDF, Sanofi, Amadeus and...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Narrows Web Co. builds websites for contractors and home-service businesses and helps them get found on Google and in AI search. Based in Gig Harbor, WA, serving Pierce, Kitsap and Thurston counties. Every site is hand designed, with a page for every service and town you cover, and most go live in about a...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- AEO
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- Location
- Gig Harbor, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Korvax AI builds smart, scalable AI solutions that automate work, unlock insights, and drive business growth...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Engineering
- Direct Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Zero Point Creative Ltd is a London-based digital agency founded by Krishna de Gruchy, bringing 30 years of operational leadership to digital infrastructure. We manage WordPress websites, SEO and AI staffing for UK small businesses on a care plan model we don't build and disappear, we monitor, maintain and...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Digiratina, an offshore AI software development company headquartered in Sri Lanka offering next generation integrated technology services...
Top Services:
- 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...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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...
Top Services:
- 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
Empowering businesses with data-driven solutions for strategic growth and decision-making. We focus on building robust insights & automations for startups worldwide, using our comprehensive services tailored to enhance businesses with advanced technology solutions...
Top Services:
- Big Data Analytics
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Boostr Netwave Solutions Pvt. Ltd. delivers innovative software solutions and exceptional digital services, empowering businesses to thrive in the modern digital landscape...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Patia, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
ZingZee builds the systems a business actually runs on. From Limassol we design, build, host and support custom platforms, web and mobile apps, and the integrations that tie them to the CRM, ERP, warehouse and accounting tools already in place. Our AI division adds private assistants on company data, agents...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Mediusware Limited-Your Trusted B2B IT Partner for Scalable GrowthSince 2015, Mediusware has successfully delivered 850+ projects across 20+ countries, serving over 1,000 global clients with a team of 120+ skilled professionals...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Software Testing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
FirstMotion is a specialist AI search and SEO agency focused on helping ambitious B2B software companies become more visible and recommended across AI platforms and traditional search engines. Its services include Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), SEO, digital PR, and...
Top Services:
- AEO
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Market Research
- PPC
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GYSP.tech is a trusted global IT Consulting and Service Provider helping businesses strategize, build, secure, and scale Cloud, Data, AI/ML, SaaS and Ecommerce ecosystems to maximize operational ROI and competitive advantage...
Top Services:
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
7 Pillars is a top-tier Australian mobile app development company. Since 2016, we've delivered 600+ custom iOS, Android, and cross-platform apps for 100+ global businesses. We blend exceptional tech with business strategy to drive real impact. "Your Demand, Our Promise."...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Wearables
- IoT
- AI Development
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- Location
- Lalor, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Zerone Consulting is a tech solutions company with 20+ years' experience in custom software, AI, cloud services, and data engineering. We've completed hundreds of projects globally with an almost 100% success rate...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Kochi, India
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kavita Systems builds custom SaaS platforms, web apps, AI features, and API-driven products with Laravel, Vue/Nuxt, React/Next, DevOps, and scalable architecture...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $41/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DeClement Digital Consulting helps businesses grow through SEO, paid search, email marketing, AI search, and custom AI solutions all focused on results you can measure...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- CRO
- AEO
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- Location
- Trumbull, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Most people wont buy the first time they see you. That's why My Ads Team helps businesses stay top of mind with the right audience. We use SEO, PPC, AI, and automation to build that all-important know, like, trust factor so when people are ready to buy, they think of you first. Whether its lead generation...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- AI Development
- AEO
- SEO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Halifax, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We absorb operational complexity and rebuild AI-supported workflows so founder-led teams and SMBs get clearer systems, less noise, and internal ownership after delivery...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
- IT Services
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bytexus is a trusted software development company with over a decade of experience, delivering secure, scalable digital solutions across AI, web, mobile, cloud, and enterprise technologies...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dover, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creleon is a technology company focused on building modern digital solutions for ambitious businesses. We combine thoughtful design, reliable development, and emerging technologies to create websites, web applications, eCommerce platforms, and AI-powered solutions that are built around real business needs...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Rajkot, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Suncoast Local is a boutique web design and digital marketing company specializing in custom-built websites for small businesses across Florida's Suncoast region. The company develops high-performance, AI-ready websites engineered for speed, search visibility, and lead generation using custom PHP instead of...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NEUTRL Studio is a leading web design company in Singapore renowned for developing beautiful, results-driven websites built on WordPress, Shopify and Webflow. The scope typically involves UI/UX design, frontend development, mobile optimisation, content management system (CMS) integration, content writing, QA...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help companies automate business processes, reduce administration, and build fast SEO-optimized websites that bring new clients...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Nova Pazova, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A team-based search marketing agency working with companies across the country, Portland SEO Consultant runs three core services from its home base in Oregon: SEO, AI search optimization (AIO), and Google Ads, with local and national organic search handled under the SEO side. Copywriters, developers, link...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a performance marketing agency in Madrid running Meta, Google, TikTok and LinkedIn Ads for small and mid-sized businesses. What makes us different: we connect our clients' CRM to the ad platforms, so campaigns are measured against closed sales, not leads or form fills. We can tell you which campaign...
Top Services:
- CRM Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
eCommerce, webdesign & SEO agency in Brussels & New York City! We love creating beautiful interfaces for web and mobile devices, to make your business shine online...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Freelance developer in Heraklion, Crete, building AI agents, RAG chatbots and automations alongside fast Next.js and WordPress websites. One person handles the whole job: the system design, the code, and the technical SEO that gets it found on Google and in AI answers. Works with hotels, car rentals, service...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- AEO
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- Location
- Heraklion, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zestra Technologies is a fast-growing IT company in India that is specialized in website development, mobile applications, and digital marketing...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Enspirit is an AI-native product design and engineering studio helping enterprises and funded startups build digital products that scale. We combine product design, full-stack engineering, AI development, and advisory services in a single team, enabling faster execution from strategy to launch...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Galaxias Lab, founded in 2023, is a quality-driven software development company focused on delivering innovative, reliable, and scalable technology solutions globally. Specialising in Blockchain, Cloud, and AI and Custom Software Development, it enables next-generation digital transformation...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- Cloud Consulting
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We were founded in 2016, and are offering top-tier engineering talent and in-depth technological knowledge to build, innovate, and expand...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
SkyTech Mobile is one of the top-class custom mobile app development services companies in Arizona, USA. Our expert team delivers top-quality results. From design to deployment, we've got you covered. Contact us today to transform your business!...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Wearables
- VR/AR
- IoT
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- Location
- Glendale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NFN Labs is a design and development studio transforming ideas into market-ready products. With 14+ years, we specialize in UX/UI, web, and mobile app development, helping founders and businesses launch successful, user-centric solutions across diverse platforms, including AI and wearables...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
Xcelore is a leading AI Development Company specializing in creating custom AI solutions for businesses. We offer a range of services, including AI/ML engineering, large language model development, computer vision, advanced analytics, custom software development, experience design, and agile development. Our...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
ADevss is a software development and digital solutions company helping startups, mid-sized businesses, and enterprises build scalable web and mobile products. We combine strategy, design, and technology to deliver high-performance solutions that drive growth, efficiency, and long-term success...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We catalogued a jewellery manufacturer's stock last year and found around three lakh rupees of inventory nobody remembered they owned. Their monthly reports used to take five hours by hand. Now they take three seconds...
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- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ajmer, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
GISHANVVI Infotech is a full-service technology company specialising in web development, mobile applications, UI/UX design, and digital marketing. We partner with startups, SMEs, and enterprises to build digital products that are fast, secure, and beautifully designed...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
FutureInno Technologies is an AI and software development company helping businesses automate operations and build scalable digital products. We specialize in AI agents, business automation, custom software, SaaS, CRM/ERP and mobile solutions that improve efficiency, customer experience, and growth...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ZyFolks is a full-stack software engineering company building AI-powered software, SaaS platforms, mobile apps, automation solutions, and blockchain products for ambitious businesses and startups...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- DevOps Consulting
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Kozhikode, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Patoliya Infotech empowers startups and enterprises with AI-driven software, cloud solutions, and modern engineering. Backed by 11+ years of expertise and 427+ successful projects, we build scalable digital products that accelerate business growth...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Blockchain development, smart contract audits, and DeFi consulting for Web3 projects worldwide. Covering Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain, Solana, and all EVM networks from development and security audits to deployment and post-launch support...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Humaitec is a human-led AI software agency building web apps, mobile apps, and custom AI solutions for businesses that want results fast. We combine expert engineers with cutting edge AI tools to deliver software 3x faster than traditional agencies without bloated teams or wasted budgets.From digital...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bluquoise is a digital technology and consulting firm that offers AI-powered software solutions and IT services. They focus on helping businesses build and scale digital products using modern technologies...
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- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Market Research
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We build MVPs and production-ready applications that scale as your business grows, with AI added where it makes a real difference...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Location
- Coimbatore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Pinakinvox is a DPIIT-recognized software and mobile app development company based in New Delhi, India, building custom software, mobile apps, UI/UX, and cloud-based solutions for startups and enterprises across the globe...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hastree Technologies helps startups and businesses build practical digital products with AI integration, mobile app development, and custom web development. We develop apps for iOS, Android, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and the web, from MVPs to full-scale production systems. Our team focuses on clean engineering...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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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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