Our directory of AI development companies in the USA is built on five main ranking criteria and reviewed by a team of 12 experts. This gives you a clear and reliable way to choose the right partner. 

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United States × Higher Education × $10,000 - $25,000 ×Clear Filters
  • Engineering Software Solutions Since 2007

    SEVEN builds custom AI solutions, including LLM applications, NLP, computer vision, AI-powered BI, and intelligent chatbots. Operating since 2007, it has launched 337+ products and specializes in HIPAA-compliant telehealth and adaptive learning platforms...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • IT Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    54 Projects Listed
  • Making functional and user friendly software's for humans

    Mobirevo is a Leading custom software development agency focused on web, mobile app development & saas application development, Enterprise resource planning, and management software (ERP software development). We are a team of incredible Design & Agile software development experts in all major technology...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Wearables
    • Software Development
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    Location
    North Miami Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • We Help Data Driven Companies Build Measurable Generative AI Solutions.

    At Markovate, we specialize in transforming businesses through cutting-edge AI and digital solutions. Our commitment is to drive innovation and operational excellence in every project...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Blockchain
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Everything is possible with tech!

    VND is a software and IT company in San Antonio, Texas, specializing in creating efficient tech solutions like web dashboards, mobile apps, and private clouds, and offering advanced services in managed IT, cybersecurity, data-center operations, cloud virtualization and AI implementations...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    25 Projects Listed
  • Providing Custom AI Software Solutions & Fractional Tech Leadership

    Boro Dev Agency helps non-technical founders turn ideas into working software fast. We combine fractional tech leadership with a vetted network of 750+ developers, designers, and AI specialists to deliver high-quality prototypes, apps, and automationson time, on budget, and built to scale. Transparent, fast...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Rockvale, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Full-service Software Agency for Startups and SMBs

    A full-service software development agency for startups. We build Software Products, Mobile Apps, IoT, and AI and ML products...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Testing
    • Mobile App Development
    • Staff Augmentation
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    Location
    Irving, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Glow Design Agency

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Best-in-class design crafted for AI startups

    Product design that moves activation, retention & the next round for 60+ founders...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Dover, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    20 Projects Listed
  • Microsoft Partner of the Year | Implementation Services for Dynamics 365, Copilot, Azure

    JourneyTeam has more than 30 years of experience helping organizations modernize how they work through Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Azure, AI/Copilot, and Microsofts security technologies. With all Microsoft Solution Partner designations, multiple Advanced Specializations, and five Microsoft...

    Top Services:

    • Cloud Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • CRM Consulting
    • AI Development
    • Big Data Analytics
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    Location
    Draper, Utah
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • Award-Winning AI Consultancy & Custom Software Development Company In UK & USA

    Geeks Ltd is an award-winning AI consultancy and custom software development company. With 18+ years of experience and 1,500+ projects delivered, we help business leaders in Transport & Logistics, Construction, Manufacturing, Energy, Education, and Government harness AI to improve efficiency...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Testing
    • ERP Consulting
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • X2 Mobile

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Bridge the Gap Between Ideas & Digital Experiences

    Actively identify tech & product opportunities to transform your ideas into engaging and accessible digital experiences.Our clients from Africa, US or EU enjoy great returns such as 2M monthly users or 10k downloads in the first 10 days of launching their app...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Wilmington, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    17 Projects Listed
  • Stop Making It Work. Start Making It Happen.

    At KDG, we're your full-service partners in growth and innovation. With our integrated approach to professional technology, accounting, and consulting services, we give modern leaders and executives control over their outcomes...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
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    Location
    Allentown, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • We Create Technology That Improves Lives, Simplifies Work, and Drives Business Results.

    Mindgrub is an award-winning tech consultancy that delivers AI-driven solutions and custom-built digital experiences that drive measurable business results. We partner with organizations to improve efficiency, accelerate growth and build whats next in the AI era...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Baltimore, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Femtomax Inc.

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    Technology Solutions for You.

    Access information technology professionals with experience of working with startups to Fortune 500 companies without breaking the bank. Our services are well suited for retail, manufacturing, startups and healthcare businesses. Talk to us for a free consultation...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • IoT
    • AI Development
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed

    Femtomax Inc. Services

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • IoT
    • AI Development
    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
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  • Scaling New Heights

    At HyScaler, we're driven by a mission to be your trusted partner in achieving transformative business objectives. Our global vision focuses on harnessing cutting-edge technologies to craft sustainable, intelligent, and secure solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Blockchain
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • IoT
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    Location
    Santa Clara, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Global AI, Blockchain & Custom Software Experts

    Bitsclan offers AI/ML, chatbots, AI agents automation, blockchain and custom software development services. Partner with top-rated developers and grow faster...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • AI Development
    • Blockchain
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • We Build AI That Works

    WiscAI is a Madison, Wisconsin AI consulting company that helps leadership teams put artificial intelligence to work. We start with a short, fixed-fee assessment that pinpoints where AI actually pays off, then build the systems to capture it: AI agents, document intelligence, and workflow automation. We also...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Madison, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Streamline Your Data

    Data-Sleek, located in Irvine, Orange County, CA, is an AI and data consulting agency that helps organizations turn raw data into measurable business value. We specialize in data architecture, strategy, integration, data warehousing and AI strategy and implementation...

    Top Services:

    • Big Data Analytics
    • AI Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Services
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $130/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • From Business Intent To Production-Ready Change

    CloudGeometry is a Silicon Valley engineering firm that builds and runs cloud-native platforms, data pipelines, and AI systems for SaaS and enterprise teams. Its AI-MSL offering pairs an AI-driven delivery platform with a managed service: AI agents carry build and maintenance work across the software...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Managed Services
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Sunnyvale, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Arccus, a trusted partner for custom software engineering, intelligent AI innovation, and digital tr

    Arccus is a custom software & AI development company delivering scalable web, mobile, and intelligent automation solutions. We transform bold ideas into high-performance digital products that empower global businesses to scale...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Lets Bring Your Vision To Life

    Forjwell is a premier technology and product development firm built for founders who demand clean, scalable digital solutions. We specialize in transforming raw ideas into refined, high-traction platforms, offering deep expertise across mobile and web app development, custom software, and immersive game...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Helping Build Whats Next With Intelligence and Intent

    Providus is a global technology partner uniting VCs, founders, and engineers to deliver human-centered, AI-enabled digital transformation. From strategy to scalable execution, we build intelligent solutions tailored to every stage, region, and ambition...

    Top Services:

    • CRM Consulting
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Managed Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Cybersecurity
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • A New and Proven Approach to Growth Strategies.

    We help generate and incubate new ideas that promote growth, by partnering with our clients to define a true north based on business goals, build a backlog of innovation, then help bring it all to life through more than two decades of experience and expertise...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • UI/UX Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Digital Transformation Partner For Government Agencies, K-12 and Higher Education

    App Maisters Government provides secure government website development and design, mobile app development, Al solutions, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, mobile app federal, state, and local government agencies...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Services
    • Staff Augmentation
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Modernizing Software For The AI Era

    We combine the best of human-centered design and native AI development to build better software users love...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Alpharetta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Reimagining Software Development

    Beehive is a new production model for software development (the world's first we should add) that fuses AI precision with human ingenuity. A model of collective intelligence that breaks projects into microtasks, routing them to global experts, and delivering production-ready, high quality, code faster than...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IoT
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Korea-managed, Vietnam-built Web, Mobile & AI Software For Real Operations

    Nextchain is a software development company with offices in South Korea, Vietnam, Canada and the USA. We design, build and operate custom web apps, iOS/Android apps, SaaS, CRM/admin systems and AI products, from discovery and architecture to launch and maintenance. You own the source code...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Dover, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Building High-Performing Mobile & Web Apps

    We steer top-tier brands and early-stage startups toward providing their customers with cutting-edge digital design, web, and mobile experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Branding
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Arlington, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Build faster. Hire smarter. Save up 40% with elite nearshore devs.

    Our sole goal is to ensure that your team has the best talent to meet your technology and business requirements...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your story matters. We help businesses tell stories that land with customers and investors.

    OakBloom Marketing is a strategic marketing and brand storytelling agency that helps tech companies and startups build magnetic brands and tell stories that land with customers and investors. From marketing strategy, branding, and content strategy to communications services, our speedy hands-on execution...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • AI Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Digital Solutions to Empower Your Business

    We architect, produce and deliver transformative digital solutions that drive organizational excellence, accelerate growth, and deliver quantifiable impact. We specialize in 3 core areas; technology, creative, and learning services–all of which we have decades of experience in cultivating unique and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Newton, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Turning Ideas Into Apps | Your Vision, Our Innovation

    Profusion Systems is a leading mobile application and software development agency that turns creative concepts into innovative, user-friendly solutions. Founded in 2012, the agency specializes in custom software, cloud migration, and chatbot development, catering to mid and large-sized businesses. With a...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Testing
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    Location
    Downers Grove, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

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Frequently Asked Questions About AI Development Companies in USA

What services does an AI development company in USA provide?

AI development companies in USA provide a wide range of services that replicate human cognition, including machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), and robotics. 

According to Pixion, the most common AI development services in USA include: 

  • Enterprise RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) platforms make up 50% or more of all AI services provided. They include creating a secure, auditable “ChatGPT for your company data” built on the latest frontier models (GPT, Claude Sonnet, Gemini Pro, etc.) + best-in-class retrieval. 
  • AI agents and agentic workflows account for 25 to 30%. They involve developing autonomous agents that can reason, use tools, remember context, and execute complex business processes (powered by API calls, with zero fine-tuning). 
  • AI-driven workflow automation that replaces brittle, rule-based bots with reasoning-powered agents presents 10 to 15% of all AI services. 
  • Multimodal document intelligence and workflow tools (invoices, contracts, forms, etc.) constitute 10%. 

Designli also reports that 44.4% of tech founders believe internal automation is the most beneficial AI feature for their product. This is followed by user personalization (22.2%) and AI-assisted productivity features (22.2%). 

How much do AI development services cost in the USA?

Hiring an AI software development company in the USA for prototyping and minimal viable products (MVPs) can cost from $50,000 and go above $500,000 for custom enterprise models, as Pixion states. 

Complexity level  Typical services Budget ranges  Typical timeline  
Proof of concept / MVP  Rapid prototype, off-the-shelf models (e.g., OpenAI/Gemini API), simple prompt engineering, basic UI  $30,000 to $100,000  1 to 4 months  
Low to medium complexity  Simplistic agentic workflows, RAG pipeline, integration with internal data sources, moderate UI/UX, basic security  $80,000 to $200,000  4 to 10 months 
Medium to high complexity  Multimodal systems, fine-tuning or pre-training, agentic workflows, custom model optimization, on-premise/private deployment, compliance (GDPR, etc.)$150,000+  10 to 12+ months  
Enterprise / highly complex  Bespoke model development or heavy distillation, multi-agent systems, real-time inference at scale, advanced MLOps, deep integrations (ERP, CRM, proprietary data lakes), and ongoing training pipelines  $500,000+  1+ years

 

When can clients expect ROI from an AI project?

Return on investment (ROI) depends on the type of AI development services provided: 

  • Support automation usually shows ROI within 2 to 4 months because it directly replaces workload. 
  • Sales AI shows ROI in 1 to 3 months because a single converted lead can justify the cost.  
  • Content automation depends on the SEO cycle, but usually returns value within 3 to 6 months.  
  • Recommendation systems pay off in 2 to 5 months, depending on traffic. 
  • Internal ChatGPTs are slower, usually 4 to 9 months, because their impact spreads across multiple departments. 

What are the typical timelines for AI projects from initial planning to delivery across complexity levels?

AI systems don’t reach a final state, as they are not static assets. They keep learning, breaking, and improving as they absorb new data through regular usage. 

Approximate timeframes are: 

  • Small projects, like focused chatbots or narrow content workflows, usually take 3 to 5 months from the first workshop to a stable version people can use at work.  
  • Mid-level projects, such as full-support automation or sales qualification, often take 6 to 9 months to feel properly integrated into daily operations. 
  • Large, cross-departmental systems such as recommendation engines or internal company-wide copilots usually require 9 to 18 months before AI becomes a part of the company’s operations. 

How often do AI development companies in USA update or retrain deployed models?

Most production AI models are monitored and retrained from weekly to quarterly, while high-volume or fast-changing systems update even daily or in near real time. 

  • Fast-changing consumer apps and social platforms: Continuous or daily updates  
  • Finance and fraud detection: Weekly to monthly retraining 
  • Healthcare and other regulated use cases: Monthly to quarterly retraining 
  • Retail, pricing, and recommendations: Daily to weekly refreshes 
  • Large language models (like GPT or Gemini): Major versions every 1 to 2 years, with ongoing fine-tuning and safety updates. 

What industries employ AI development companies in USA most?

Many sectors rely heavily on AI development services, and the following list shows the industries with the highest adoption. The percentages show how many organizations in the given sector use at least one AI capability. 

  • Media and telecom: 88% 
  • Insurance: 96% 
  • Technology: 95% 
  • Consumer goods and retail: 96% 
  • Healthcare: 95% 
  • Professional services: 92% 
  • Travel and logistics: 91% 
  • Energy and materials: 90% 
  • Financial institutions: 89% 
  • Advanced manufacturing: 86% 
  • Engineering and construction: 86% 
  • Pharma and medical products: 84% 
  • Manufacturing: 83%