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  • #ExportCode

    #ExportCode

    We are an Agile Software and Website Development house, providing pragmatic problem solving, modern project management, and diligent quality assurance. Established in the wake of a devastating downturn in our region's coal industry, Bit Source now exports code rather than coal...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • We craft valuable experiences that push brands forward.

    We craft valuable experiences that push brands forward.

    A multi—disciplinary digital agency, run by a group of design addict and creative people...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
  • We will convert your visitors into engaged customers.

    We will convert your visitors into engaged customers.

    We are designers and developers obsessed with helping businesses succeed. In other words, we engage your visitors and convert them into your long-term customers. Meet one of the best UX&UI teams on Dribbble (www.dribbble.com/plat4m)...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Leading AI Solutions, AR/VR, and Mobile App Development Company

    Leading AI Solutions, AR/VR, and Mobile App Development Company

    AI Solutions | Augmented Reality | Virtual Reality | Voice AI Agent | Mobile App | Software Development...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • IT Services
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Infinite ideas, endless possibilities.

    Infinite ideas, endless possibilities.

    We build awesome apps...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • Wearables
    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Virtual and augmented reality specialists.

    Virtual and augmented reality specialists.

    Dyfuzja is a team of mixed reality and online software specialists who develop innovative applications keeping client's business goals as their main guideline...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Highly Polished Apps

    Highly Polished Apps

    • Laser focused on Augmented Reality development. • Huge believers AR can be incorporated in every field and enhance user experience. • Looking forward for the advance AR to unlock new ways of user interactions. • Launched and running self projects, so well aware of the product lifecycle...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Shaping The Future

    Shaping The Future

    MAXIMAGO is an interface company creating extremly innovative software solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • UI/UX Design
    • Business Consulting
    • Creative Services
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Crafting digital products

    Crafting digital products

    Coletiv is a custom software development studio from Porto, specialized in web and mobile development. We team up with companies of all sizes to design, develop and launch digital products that people love and use...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • IoT
    • Software Development
    • Product Design
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • We are a software development company located in Central Europe. Our team consists of upscale JavaScript talents. Our main focus are FinTech startups and Blockchain projects...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • IoT
    • VR/AR
    • IT Services
    • Web Design
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $32/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Engineer Brilliant Mobile Apps for Brilliant Brands

    We Engineer Brilliant Mobile Apps for Brilliant Brands

    We're an NYC based mobile app UX/UI and development firm helping startups build great products and get them to market quickly...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • IoT
    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Communications agency rooted in design.

    Communications agency rooted in design.

    We are Addikt, a communications agency rooted in design. We create identities that are alive and tell stories worth sharing. Stories that are engaging, experiential and impactful...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • The Mascoteers is an Australian mobile game developer and publisher...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your reliable partner in game and AR/VR app development

    Your reliable partner in game and AR/VR app development

    We're a team of professional Unity/C# developers and Artists, providing services of iOS and Android game development, Video games development, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality development. We offer small to medium-sized companies worldwide offshore and outsource custom software development...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Mobile App Development
    • Graphic Design
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • KAIZEN365 Technology

    KAIZEN365 Technology

    KAIZEN365 Technology is a Trusted Technology Advisor company in Jordan whereas we offer our Managed Services and IT Solution for our customers...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
    • VR/AR
    • Business Consulting
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We connect global companies with TOP IT Engineers

    We connect global companies with TOP IT Engineers

    We connect global companies with TOP IT Engineers from CANADA, LATAM and Eastern Europe...

    Top Services:

    • Wearables
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IoT
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Agileroad Software Development

    Agileroad Software Development

    Innovative technology with state of the art solutions to accelerate your bussines growth through quality services...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • We Are Creators.

    We Are Creators.

    Spartans Technologies is an innovation agency that helps brands around the world grow and improve through the use of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and virtual reality...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Let's work together!

    Let's work together!

    If you need website, mobile and web app, custom software - don't hesitate and let's talk...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 20 years of experience delivering creative solutions in visual effects and animation

    20 years of experience delivering creative solutions in visual effects and animation

    We are a VFX and animation production company. We offer high-tech audiovisual services for the development of projects of all kinds, where we actively advise our clients at each stage of the production processes, so that they can fulfill their communication expectations. This deep commitment to our customers...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Services
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • WebAR & eCommerce

    WebAR & eCommerce

    AR & Web Development studio...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • VR/AR
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    48 Projects Listed
  • Creative Mobile App Design and Development Agency

    Creative Mobile App Design and Development Agency

    Turning Your Ideas into Great Digital Experiences Based out of Toronto, ON, we are a digital product development firm that designs & builds software for Canada’s best businesses. We are on a mission to help brands and businesses turn their vision into digital experiences enable them to engage with their...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Digital values, delivered.

    Digital values, delivered.

    A firm technology partner for startups & enterprises driving towards innovation. Our award-winning team ideate, design and develop bespoke software solutions that create values to brands and its users...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • IoT
    • IT Services
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Delivering Uniqueness in AR/VR

    Delivering Uniqueness in AR/VR

    Abstract specializes in delivering immersive and innovative 3D interactive AR/VR solutions and software development services that enhance your company's productivity, efficiency, and safety...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • Wearables
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Your Brand IN Demand!

    Your Brand IN Demand!

    Many of our clients can to us initially struggling to tell people what it is they sell or do. We have a 7 step process that helps them to clarify their message and often times results in re-energizing growth for the company...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Let's Grow Together...

    Let's Grow Together...

    Aglowid IT Solutions is an offshore full Stack Development Company that delivers top-notch IT Solutions to global clients from different countries like USA, UK, Australia, Japan, UAE, and other European countries. We specialize in new and emerging technologies like AngularJS, Mean Stack, React, RoR...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Software Development
    • Wearables
    • VR/AR
    • Mobile App Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Crafting Legendary Games, Pixel by Pixel.

    Crafting Legendary Games, Pixel by Pixel.

    Welcome to the dominion of Cerdonis Technologies LLC, the towering giant in game app development and React Native development. From the US, we've etched legendary tales in digital solutions since 2015. With us, your grandest visions take flight in the digital realm...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • AR face filters technology experts

    AR face filters technology experts

    We're a software agency that helps brands and clients design and develop face-centric AR applications for mobile and web platforms...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • PPC
    • Web Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • ~We like good stories and lovely characters~

    ~We like good stories and lovely characters~

    As a film and design company we love to tell stories. We develop, design and animate explainer videos, infographics and product films...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • VR/AR
    • Video Marketing
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Art Rebel 9

    Art Rebel 9

    Formed in 1991, AR9 is an interactive production company that combines emerging technologies with tailored storytelling to produce comprehensive solutions that make a difference...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Services
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Technology Partner- One stop solutions for all your technology needs

    Your Technology Partner- One stop solutions for all your technology needs

    Lazulite is an emerging Embedded and Digital Technology company founded and run by experienced IT, Electronics professionals. We are specialized in Interactive Solutions, Embedded Systems, Software Development and Business Process Automation...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • IoT
    • VR/AR
    • Web Development
    • IT Services
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We are a strategic design and innovation consultancy which builds custom digital products for forward thinking enterprises and startups...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • IoT & Innovation Tailored to You

    IoT & Innovation Tailored to You

    Made Studio offers personalized, end-to-end product development, focusing on hardware development and manufacturing. With experience working with renowned brands and OEMs, we provide innovative connectivity solutions across IoT, wearables, micro-mobility, medical devices, and consumer electronics...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Product Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • IoT
    • VR/AR
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Technology Solutions That Impress

    Technology Solutions That Impress

    tsukat is a multidisciplinary team of XR experts, passionate about cutting-edge interactive, VR, AR, and AI technologies and their massive impact on the modern world. We are technological tinkerers who embrace experimentation and focus on providing breathtaking experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Product Design
    • VR/AR
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Si quieres poner una tienda en línea e implementar estrategias de marketing para Ecommerce, Llámanos

    Si quieres poner una tienda en línea e implementar estrategias de marketing para Ecommerce, Llámanos

    Nosotros podemos ayudarte a través de nuestros servicios de Creación de tiendas online, Administración y mantenimiento de tiendas y sitios, Campañas digitales y Desarrollos a la medida. Somos parte de Disandat...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Pleasant on the eyes

    Pleasant on the eyes

    Visual Communication Center Chernika brand development, design and web-solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Passion for software

    Passion for software

    We are a web development company specialized in interactive design applications...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • VR/AR
    • Mobile App Development
    • Managed Services
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Passion for technologies

    Passion for technologies

    Founded in 2014, MaxSoft builds custom, intelligent software solutions for businesses with complex requirements. We turn ideas and evolving needs into reliable, scalable systems that automate processes, integrate technologies, and support long-term growth across web, mobile, cloud, and AI platforms...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Wearables
    • VR/AR
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Mobile Apps Made Properly

    Mobile Apps Made Properly

    Tight-knit and agile, Many Hats is the result of a collaboration between passionate software developers and creative professions who were fed up with big corporate hierarchy and politics. We are proud of our ability to deliver great products efficiently, while having fun doing it...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Wearables
    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • AR, VR Game App Development Company

    AR, VR Game App Development Company

    GameAnax Studio Provides Immersive Technology Services in Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed reality. Game App Development Company in India & USA...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • Mobile App Development
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
  • Australia's Leading Digital Transformation Company

    Australia's Leading Digital Transformation Company

    We are a boutique Digital Marketing Company servicing Melbourne that can catapult your business towards unprecedented success, using our time-tested proprietary methodologies, groundbreaking technology, online strategies and consulting...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Build The Future

    Build The Future

    We blend cutting-edge technology with beautiful design in unique ways to build the future...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $105/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Bit Space Development Ltd. is a Winnipeg born and raised interactive digital media company. Our focus is to build the best, most innovative and creative interactive learning experiences we possibly can. Bit Space has been working with organizations from all over world who have a common goal to make their...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Everything looks impossible before someone does it

    Everything looks impossible before someone does it

    HUSPI is a software development company that specializes in Financial Technology (FinTech) and MedTech projects as well as e-commerce ad large-scale databases...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • IN PROCESS WE TRUST

    IN PROCESS WE TRUST

    Addevice, a leading software development agency founded in 2014, combines innovation and expertise to deliver remarkable solutions. With a decade of experience, they excel in crafting comprehensive projects, embracing emerging technologies, and turning challenges into opportunities...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • The sky is not the limit when you develop software

    The sky is not the limit when you develop software

    We are a 3D and Web application development company that centers on helping startups, small and medium businesses grow into enterprises...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Product Design
    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Unleash the power of your business. Automate it. Now.

    Unleash the power of your business. Automate it. Now.

    Aoza.tech is an Ukraine-based boutique IT-company...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • Wearables
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Mix of tradition and technology for your animation

    Mix of tradition and technology for your animation

    WeeDesign is a studio specialized in the creation of 2D/3D motion design, animation and VR/AR content. The mix of our art and tech skills is the way to create innovative content for the new reality...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • VR/AR
    • Video Marketing
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • The number 1 for your app project

    The number 1 for your app project

    We are Applaunch. We are a multicultural Mobile App development company. We have done 150+ projects in the last 5 years. We are based in Munich, Germany. Also, We have an office in Bangalore, India...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • We Transform Your Business.

    We Transform Your Business.

    Info stans is a leading web & mobile development company in USA, India...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed

Frequently Asked Questions about Virtual & Augmented Reality Companies

What are the red flags when evaluating VR & AR agencies?

The biggest red flags when evaluating AR and VR companies are a portfolio full of demos with no real-world deployments, vague answers about device compatibility, and case studies that emphasize visual impressiveness rather than business outcomes. 

Watch for these specifically: 

  • No deployed work: Prototypes and concept demos are not the same as experiences that went live, scaled, and held up. Ask whether the work is still in use. 
  • Can't name the hardware: A serious augmented reality or virtual reality development company will immediately tell you which devices they've built for and which they haven't. Evasiveness here usually means shallow expertise. 
  • They haven't pushed back on your brief: Good AR/VR agencies will tell you if your use case doesn't need immersive technology. If they're just agreeing with everything, they're selling, not advising. 
  • No post-launch references: Building is one thing; what happened six months after launch is the real test. If they can't connect you with a client past the delivery stage, that's a problem. 

How do I know if my use case actually needs VR or AR, or if a simpler solution would perform better?

Your use case requires VR or AR when the experience depends on spatial interaction, physical simulation, or the placement of digital content in a real environment. If a video, standard app, or 3D model on a screen can deliver the same result, the simpler option is usually better, faster, and cheaper. 

A few useful checks: 

  • Does the user need to interact with the environment or just watch?  
  • Is physical scale or spatial context important?  
  • Would the experience lose value on a normal screen?  

If the answer is mostly no, you probably do not need VR or AR yet. Strong virtual and augmented reality companies will tell you that early instead of forcing immersive tech into the project. 

What do VR & AR agencies charge that most buyers don't expect?

Most buyers budget for the initial build and underestimate the ongoing costs. A VR or AR agency usually prices the experience itself, not everything needed to maintain it long term. 

The costs that surprise buyers most often: 

  • Hardware: VR headsets, AR devices, device management tools, replacements, and upgrades add up quickly.  
  • Content updates: Environments, training scenarios, and product visuals need regular updates to stay useful.  
  • Platform maintenance: Updates from companies like Meta or Apple can break compatibility, and fixes are usually billed separately.  
  • User onboarding: Employees or customers often need training, support materials, and setup help that were not included in the original scope. 

What's a realistic timeline to go from a brief to a deployable VR/AR experience?

Building an AR/VR app usually takes between 3 and 12 months, depending on the complexity, features, integrations, graphics quality, and team size. 

  • Simple AR apps: Around 3–6 months  
  • More advanced VR platforms with custom integrations and high-end graphics: 6–12+ months  

The timelines increase when the project includes: 

  • Custom 3D modeling and animations  
  • Cross-device optimization  
  • Real-time interactions  
  • Enterprise integrations  
  • Extensive testing and post-launch support 

What's the difference between a good VR/AR agency and an average one, and how do I spot it before signing?

A good VR or AR agency focuses on the problem first, not just the technology. Average agencies talk mostly about what is possible. Strong ones explain what actually makes sense for your goals, budget, and users. 

Before signing, look for these signs: 

  • They ask about your target device early and design around its limits  
  • They have a real process for testing the immersive experience with users  
  • They can talk openly about projects that went wrong and what they learned  
  • They clearly explain asset ownership, file access, and what happens if you switch vendors later  

If an AR or VR company avoids these conversations, push harder before committing. 

What's the difference between a good VR/AR agency and an average one, and how do I spot it before signing?

A good VR or AR agency focuses on the problem first, not just the technology. Average agencies talk mostly about what is possible. Strong ones explain what actually makes sense for your goals, budget, and users. 

Before signing, look for these signs: 

  • They ask about your target device early and design around its limits  
  • They have a real process for testing the immersive experience with users  
  • They can talk openly about projects that went wrong and what they learned  
  • They clearly explain asset ownership, file access, and what happens if you switch vendors later  

If an AR or VR company avoids these conversations, push harder before committing. 

How do I evaluate VR/AR work if I have no technical background?

You do not need a technical background to evaluate VR or AR agencies well. Focus on business outcomes and user experience, not the underlying technology. 

A few things to look at: 

  • Ask them to explain a past project in simple terms: the client’s goal, how success was measured, and what results they achieved.  
  • Try a real product they built, not just a polished demo. Pay attention to comfort, usability, and how natural the interaction feels.  
  • Ask how they test experiences with real users before launch.  
  • Speak to a past client and ask one question: Would you hire them again? The answer usually tells you more than a formal reference. 

What happens when the technology evolves mid-project? Who absorbs the cost of changes?

Technology changes during VR and AR projects are common. New device releases, platform updates, and SDK changes can all affect the build. If the contract does not clearly define responsibility, expect to pay for the extra work. 

Before signing, clarify: 

  • How the agency handles platform or device changes during development  
  • Which costs are covered by the original scope, and which are billed separately  
  • Whether they include a post-launch compatibility or support window  
  • What happens if companies like Meta or Apple release updates that require rework  

A strong VR or AR agency will separate technology-driven changes from client-requested scope changes and explain both clearly upfront.

How do I know if a VR/AR experience is actually driving business results vs. just looking impressive?

A VR or AR experience delivers real business value when it improves a measurable result that existed before the project started, not just when it looks impressive. 

The right metrics depend on the use case: 

  • Enterprise VR: training completion, error reduction, faster onboarding  
  • Retail AR: dwell time, conversions, purchase confidence  
  • Marketing experiences: engagement, recall, interaction rates  

What matters is comparison. You should be able to measure performance before and after launch. 

When evaluating VR or AR agencies, ask for examples where they tracked a business metric from deployment to results. If they can only show visuals and demos, that is not proof of impact. 

How do I know if a case study in VR/AR actually proves what the agency claims it does?

Most VR and AR case studies show that a project was built and looked impressive. Far fewer prove that it actually delivered results. 

To evaluate a case study properly, look for four things: 

  • What was the business goal before the project started?  
  • How was success measured?  
  • What were the actual results and over what timeframe?  
  • What was the baseline or alternative without VR/AR?  

If a case study cannot answer those clearly, it is mostly a portfolio piece, not strong evidence. 

The best VR and AR agencies can walk through at least one project end-to-end with real numbers, measurable outcomes, and clear business impact. 

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