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VLink is a leading software development service provider specializing in top-tier digital solutions. Focusing on innovation and excellence, we deliver tailored solutions to meet clients unique needs, ensuring agility, security, and growth in the digital era...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Web Development
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- Location
- South Windsor, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Since 2001, Consilien has helped SMB and mid-market companies run secure, stable IT that scales with the business. We're a security-first MSP offering Managed and Co-Managed IT, Managed Cybersecurity, compliance readiness (CMMC, NIST, SOC 2, PCI), vCIO and vCISO leadership, and AI governance...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Torrance, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Predikly LLC, is a Silicon Valley-based AI-ML RPA company and a trusted Global Technology Partner for enterprises and start-ups to Deliver Actionable Business Insights using building AI-ML enabled data platform and applications...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IoT
- VR/AR
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Fremont, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
AllCode offers a complete range of cloud and mobile application services. Our team of experienced engineers, architects, and developers will help you deliver with confidence...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- IT Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Sparktopus is a global IT services and consulting firm specializing in web design, web development, mobile app development, AI integration, cloud services, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and more...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Airdev is a software development agency based in San Francisco that combines human experts with AI to build world-class products in a fraction of the time and cost of conventional agencies. After 1,000+ builds, we know how to ship fast without sacrificing quality...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
We are a personalized full digital agency, that emphasizes quality, user experience and speed. We offer Web and App Services, Marketing, Brand services, and Funding for our clients. We strive to offer services to everyone no matter what step of their business they are in...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We build web & mobile apps for leading brands...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Kirkland, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Clique is an award-winning team of digital strategists, designers, and engineers. We help companies define and express their brand through engaging websites that position them to stand out amongst the competition. From startups to fortune 500s, our work turns heads and grows businesses...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Software Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Ignitho is acclaimed as one of the premier Software Development Companies in New York, USA. We specialize in delivering high-quality software development services to enterprises, employing a Frugal Innovation methodology that emphasizes achieving more while optimizing resources. Our approach prioritizes...
Top Services:
- Big Data Analytics
- IT Services
- Business Consulting
- AI Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Day One Technologies is an AI Development specialist, creating intelligent products that are futuristic and user-centric. In three years, we've successfully served industries from FinTech to TravelTech across various markets, offering innovative solutions backed by AI, machine learning, and more. Our services...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Hooman is a digital studio that blends bold ideas with beautiful, human-first design. We specialize in websites, apps, and brand experiences that feel simple, smart, and just right. Whether you're building from scratch or leveling up, we turn complex ideas into intuitive products people actually enjoy using...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Inisoft is a US-based data lifecycle and artificial intelligence lab with operations in Argentina that partners with our enterprise clients seeking to disrupt, innovate, and ignite change that can refine industries through data innovation...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Columbus Marketing Experts specializes in using our proprietary tool stack to diagnose what is holing your business back. We are marketing and technical experts that make your business look good. But more importantly, we focus our efforts in on your bottom line. You invested in us. So we take that investment...
Top Services:
- SEO
- AI Development
- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
- Market Research
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- Location
- Hilliard, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Build beautiful websites quickly and effortlessly with Webviso's AI-powered website design platform – no coding skills required...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- AI Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 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
SEO Image is an award-winning New York City agency providing SEO, AI search optimization, local SEO, reputation management, PPC, and web design. Since 2002, the agency has helped established brands and growing businesses improve visibility and achieve measurable results...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Vision Tact is a leading AI and Data Science company that empowers organizations to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Data Intelligence. We help businesses innovate faster, optimize operations, and make smarter decisions through next-generation technology solutions...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Business Consulting
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Aubern builds AI-integrated websites, custom ecommerce platforms, and web software for small businesses ready to scale. Every project includes custom design, managed hosting, and ongoing maintenance scoped and quoted through our AI-powered platform. We specialize in authenticated web experiences, invite-based...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Established in 2007, Cubet is a full-service and full-stack digital agency that offers comprehensive solutions to help businesses scale...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
XLynx AI is a Las Vegasbased agency specializing in web development and AI systems integration for local businesses. The company helps organizations launch high-performing websites, streamline operations through intelligent automation, and scale efficiently using AI-powered solutions. By managing everything...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- AI Development
- SEO
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Spiral Bridge Solutions, we manage all aspects of your website. Our services include web design, hosting, domain renewals, cybersecurity, software updates, and SEO. We accomplish all of this with the benefit of over 20 years of expertise, and the best part is that it's more cost-effective than attempting...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Hastings, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
inTech Consulting is a Washington-based managed IT and cybersecurity provider helping businesses across the Pacific Northwest navigate compliance frameworks like CMMC, HIPAA, and DFARS while keeping day-to-day technology secure and reliable. We work with manufacturers, healthcare organizations, and other...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Kent, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Guarate Solutions helps businesses grow through digital strategy, customer acquisition, website systems, SEO, marketing technology, AI automation, analytics, and business consulting. We build measurable, efficient solutions that strengthen visibility, operations, and sustainable growth...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Cybersecurity
- Business Consulting
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- West Melbourne, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We help healthcare, insurance, financial services, and other growth-focused companies attract qualified opportunities and improve marketing results through strategy, creative, and practical AI...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Market Research
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Westlake Village, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Kepler Team specializes in providing comprehensive healthcare software development services to help HealthTech businesses scale their operations...
Top Services:
- IoT
- AI Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
TechMagic - a full-cycle development company with strong Healthtech expertise that provides end-to-end software development services to businesses.With a proven track record of 200+ successful projects, 10+ years on the market, and 300+ experts onboard, TechMagic is your trusted partner...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
iQuasar, a Northern Virginia tech leader with 20+ years of experience, specializes in Software Development, AI Integration, Web & App Development, Software Team Augmentation & More. We hold an A+ BBB rating, are verified on Clutch, and have a 97% Customer Satisfaction Rating by Dun & Bradstreet...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sterling, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
BR Softech is the leading mobile game development company in the USA. We deal in website development, game development, and app design and development...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Big Data Analytics
- AI Development
- Cybersecurity
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We design and develop user-centric solutions that help companies accomplish their goals. From startups to established businesses, we work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and create customized software that drives growth and success...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
RingCloud AI is your all in one digital marketing agency for GoHighLevel expertise and AI driven phone agent campaigns that deliver qualified leads and booked appointments. We're known for our quick turnaround, extremely affordable and efficient services...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- IT Services
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $33/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Cloud, Data & AI Solutions That Scale...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Pleasanton, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
We help clients tackle a variety of business problems, from web design, marketing strategy + execution, to content creation...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Translation Services
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- Location
- Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Hubspire stands as a premier mobile app development firm situated in the heart of New York City. Renowned for our exceptional and unique end-to-end app solutions and educational app, we cater to both large-scale enterprises and small businesses, alongside government agencies...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Growth consulting firm helping brands scale across Amazon, Walmart, and DTC through eCommerce strategy, marketplace management, and digital marketing...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $17/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are developing innovating solutions that transform businesses and make success of our clients—possible...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Production AI systems for teams that need practical software, not AI theater: LLM apps, private knowledge systems, tool-using agents, predictive analytics, dashboards, evaluation, and implementation from strategy through launch...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Huntington Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Hi there! We were expecting you!We are a nearshore software services and consulting company that partners with forward-thinking companies to achieve their business goals and accelerate growth in the digital age.We are seen as a lifelong partner for tackling any tech challenge...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Flux+Form trains independent advertising and creative agencies to use AI with intention, without losing the thinking that makes the work worth making. Its flagship Creative Cadence Workshop is an 8-week, live, hands-on AI training program for ad agencies and their clients...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Morrisville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $750/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Strategic Tech Leadership. Without the Overhead. Our Fractional CTO service gives you access to a senior software and technology executive who can guide your product roadmap, oversee your technical team, and make critical architecture decisions, at a fraction of the cost...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Offsoar delivers full-service data warehouse consulting that consolidates disparate data sources, builds scalable cloud architectures, and unlocks realtime analytics. The firm helps businesses modernize their data infrastructure to support reliable, data-driven decision making...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Location
- Torrance, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Decision Analyst, Inc. is a global research and analytical consulting firm headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The agency provides marketing research, advanced analytics, modeling, simulation, and strategic consulting to help organizations build stronger brands, improve customer experience, and...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Market Research
- Location
- Arlington, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
AI-powered on-demand dev agency. We ship MVPs, custom software, and ERP implementations up to 5x faster than traditional agencies. We work with flat monthly subscriptions. All rates include senior devs, AI agents, full project visibility through our platform, Imajin. Plans start at $3,500/mo...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Founded in 2004, OCR Solutions is a document automation and identity verification platform serving 500+ clients across 40+ industries. The software captures and processes data from government-issued IDs, passports, medical claim forms, invoices, and barcodes with 99% accuracy in under two seconds...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Location
- Madeira Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
At Buildwise we are building signal-based origination systems for US commercial real estate lenders and capital markets advisors. Buildwise combines observable transaction activity signals with automated LinkedIn and email workflows - so teams engage sponsors when timing is real, not random...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Lewes, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SaaSWorx is a Dubai-based AI consulting and digital transformation company helping enterprises modernize operations using advanced technologies like Salesforce, Snowflake, and NetSuite. We deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that improve efficiency, enable smarter decision-making, and accelerate business...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- IT Services
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
House of Psalm is a platform-neutral SEO and Search Experience Optimization (SXO) agency that helps brands improve visibility and engagement across search engines, marketplaces, social platforms, and AI-driven discovery channels. Rather than focusing solely on rankings, the agency combines SEO strategy...
Top Services:
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- AI Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Treeview specializes in AI glasses applications, with services covering voice agents, computer vision, RAG pipelines, and multimodal AI across 20+ AI platforms and devices. Operating since 2016, it has launched 300+ projects and worked with businesses such as Microsoft, Medtronic, and Meta...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Software Development
- Wearables
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Why build from scratch! Our Portal, Mobile and AI framework provides 30-40% increased time to market. Built with Enterprise Security/Compliance for Azure/AWS clouds. ContentActive (Houston) provides Strategy, UI/UX, Web/Mobile/AI/Automation/IoT & DevOps. Your Vision, Our Experts, Powerful Results!...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- DevOps Consulting
- Web Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Endeavors AI helps law firms and professional-services teams put AI to work without the hype. Based in St. Petersburg, FL and founded by Collin McKee, the firm designs production-ready automations, AI-powered websites, and practical AI roadmaps using tools like Claude, n8n, and Make. Every engagement opens...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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%
What are the top AI companies in the USA in 2026?
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