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  • You think, we deliver!

    We are providing IT services in all the fields like IPO, Social Network, Media, Hospital, Hostels, Hotels etc...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • VR/AR
    • Web Development
    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • #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
  • Result-driven Software Developers

    Result-driven Software Developers

    Not until the software brings value to your business will you pay...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Doing good through Tech!

    Doing good through Tech!

    Enbisys, an AI research company, offers a range of dedicated team services, including project management, quality assurance, educational software development, UX/UI design, and business analytics...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • IT Services
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    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Design | Engineer | Manufacture - IoT & Hardware Product Development Services

    Design | Engineer | Manufacture - IoT & Hardware Product Development Services

    NOA Labs is a one-stop solution for product design, development and manufacturing, mostly focusing on IoT and connected products, and located in Shenzhen, China. All teams under one roof, avoid troubles, focus on your business...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Software Development
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • IoT
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    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project 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
  • A lifelong partner to solve any tech challenge together

    A lifelong partner to solve any tech challenge together

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
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    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project 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
  • Agility. Performance. Scale.

    Agility. Performance. Scale.

    JetSoftPro comprises a network of tech professionals dedicated to helping your business achieve its technology objectives through exceptional software development and data science expertise. Our team is committed to delivering superior solutions that drive your success...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • VR/AR
    • Blockchain
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    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Helpful Reality

    Helpful Reality

    DEVAR is an innovative technology company from the United States, a trendsetter in the world of Augmented Reality, one of the leading AR companies in the world, according to Digi-Capital’s report, and the founder of the Helpful Reality concept...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • AI Development
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Resolving Security, Computer and Network Issues 24-7

    Resolving Security, Computer and Network Issues 24-7

    Single Point of Contact is a Managed Security Service Provider managing and resolving our clients network and security issues. We provide a 24-7 help desk and Servie Level Agreements guaranteeing we will begin resolution within a specified time...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Scale your tech team with remote talents

    Scale your tech team with remote talents

    NCube builds technology teams in Kiev, Ukraine for companies worldwide. We source engineers based on specific requirements – Java, Scala, Python; iOS, Android, Angular, React, Node.js, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • IoT
    • VR/AR
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • We do love what we do and it is easy to see it!

    We do love what we do and it is easy to see it!

    We provide full IT services in web development, mobile development (cross-platform & native), game development, design, UI/UX, consulting and much more...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • 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 transform business through creativity

    We transform business through creativity

    We are a unique creative agency. Widely recognised as the industry leader in creating integrated, live, physical, and digital experiences. We are passionate about people, entertainment, technology and innovation...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • 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
  • Bring your idea and we become for you

    Bring your idea and we become for you

    We development applications such as: games, mobile, augmented reality, virtual reality and backend system...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • We create innovative mobile apps and web solutions and help both startups and corporations digitize their business. Our creative in-house team combines newest technology with unique design and provides full service from project analysis, through development and UX to the the follow-up care...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • VR/AR
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • 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
  • Leave it to the Wizards!

    Leave it to the Wizards!

    Struggling with your game backend or multiplayer infrastructure? Leave it to the Wizards!...

    Top Services:

    • DevOps Consulting
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • Staff Augmentation
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    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Services for the next generation

    Services for the next generation

    Flexible, sustainable, dedicated, high committed resources to work on your projects and request...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • Business Consulting
    • BPO
    • Web Development
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    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $16/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
  • We help businesses grow with the technology innovations.

    We help businesses grow with the technology innovations.

    Nyblecraft is an Australian software development company delivering comprehensive solutions in application development, systems integration, software testing and rich Internet technologies. We provide development of web and mobile applications for businesses of any size using the latest technologies...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • 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
    • Show more
    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
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Litslink

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    We Are Solving the Most Difficult Technology Challenges of Digital Transformation for Companies.

    We Are Solving the Most Difficult Technology Challenges of Digital Transformation for Companies.

    Our fields of expertise: software development, mobile app development, web development, virtual reality development, app development, app modernization and optimization services, DevOps consulting services, software testing...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IoT
    • AI Development
    • VR/AR
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects 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 ExperiencesBased 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
  • Accelerated Change. Beautifully Delivered.

    Accelerated Change. Beautifully Delivered.

    ICF Next is part of ICF and operates within UK/EU/IRE for an array of consultation-based services. From strategy to execution, we create the kind of change that brings you closer to the people you serve: citizens, consumers, and entire communities...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • Video Production
    • Mobile App Development
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    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • World-class AR/VR for brands

    World-class AR/VR for brands

    When delving into the realm of digital reality, it can be challenging to find a partner as experienced and qualified as ServReality. Specializing in AR/VR and AI software and applications, we possess the expertise and know-how to deliver exceptional solutions...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects 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
    • Show more
    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
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Room 8 Studio is Room 8 Group's Art team, delivering world-leading art solutions for game developers and publishers. Our capabilities span concept art, characters and environments, UI and UX, 2D and 3D, and everything in between...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Mobile App Development
    • Video Production
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Quantox Technology

    Quantox Technology

    At Quantox Technology we provide premium development services including programming, responsive design, development of native apps, full-time server management, content writing and all other technical aspects that you need.We have over 200 development professionals, most of them senior level, and we will...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • ~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

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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