Finding the right virtual and augmented reality company takes more than comparing portfolios. Browse vetted VR and AR firms, and filter your options by budget, team size, technical capabilities, industry focus, and immersive technology expertise.
Build Labs offers an immersive coding program tailored for emerging technology professionals, including developers and UX designers, embarking on their careers. Through meticulously structured apprenticeships, we empower these budding talents to enhance their skill sets. Additionally, Build Labs actively...
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We help our partners turn complex challenges into intuitive digital products through strategy, UX/UI design, and product development. We've successfully launched 500+ products and helped raise over $1B in funding and counting...
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In the dynamic realm of software, Android app development, and web design, Next App Inc stands as a beacon committed to "Building Trust, One Relationship At A Time" At the core of our philosophy lies the recognition that meaningful connections drive successful collaborations...
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Banuba is a computer vision lab specialising in Face AR development...
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Under Reality gives way to opportunities for brands to exceed their digital ambitions and connect with customers on a global scale. Our commitment is to progress our clients' goals, utilizing new technology solutions that create an edge in the competitive market. We are passionate about enhancing user...
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Our experience design agency bridges the gap between commerce and culture by developing digital products and services to facilitate meaningful connections. We bridge the gap between commerce and culture by developing digital products and services to facilitate meaningful connections...
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Global conglomerate Sumeru is based in Los Angeles. In the areas of IT talent augmentation and digital transformation, we offer a variety of specialized services and consulting...
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At QTech Networks Dubai, we take pride in our unwavering commitment to reliability, credibility, and creativity. Our team of senior developers boasts years of experience in web development, hosting solutions, and online marketing. We have honed our skills through partnerships and collaborations with leading...
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Tesuji is a dynamic team of software design and development experts committed to bringing IT products to life, from augmented reality pet games to social platforms for live streaming. As a creative engineering and design agency, Tesuji prioritizes pragmatic construction, employing proven yet modern...
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Toptal is a highly respected network of elite talent available when needed. Our team of problem-solvers is committed to integrity, and leading companies turn to us for critical projects. We equip organizations with the tools to compete and succeed in a rapidly-evolving business world, boasting exceptional...
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Our goal is to create software applications with the best code and product quality imaginable, exceeding all standards...
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NotionTheory is an ideas and innovations agency that specializes in the fields of web, mobile, virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence. We cater to startups and leading brands, and we also serve as a stand-in CTO for enterprise and investment-backed companies...
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Utilizing cutting-edge technology, adhering to the strictest codes of professionalism and ethics, and adhering to an exact agile methodology are all things we stand by...
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Iconic Solutions is a custom app development company that helps startups and international brands...
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Our efforts are concentrated on understanding our clients' needs and what will make their app the best product on the market. Over a hundred entrepreneurs have received our assistance in realizing their goals...
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Mad boasts a dynamic team of visionaries, innovators, and digital masterminds who unite to craft cutting-edge digital products, mobile apps, and interactive content that capture attention, while delivering value to the customer...
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Since 2011, Pixel and Texel has produced custom apps, VR experiences, websites, and backend solutions...
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We primarily use Django + Python (APIs) and have a lot of experience building scalable apps from scratch. On the frontend, React (Native) or VueJS are our top choices...
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Potado is a dynamic digital agency dedicated to leveraging technology for positive impact. The agency collaborates closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and deliver tailored solutions. With expertise in cutting-edge technologies and a commitment to innovation, Potado elevates digital...
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FS Studio crafts cutting-edge immersive software solutions, empowering enterprises to thrive in the era of Industry 4.0. With expertise in digital twins and immersive technologies, the agency optimizes operations, elevates competitive advantage, and drives success. From ideation to launch, FS Studio blends...
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Edge Dimension, based in Montreal, Canada, specializes in crafting immersive 3D digital experiences that captivate audiences, educate consumers, and inspire action. Focused on innovation and cutting-edge technology, the agency transforms brands and businesses, connecting them with their target audience...
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Ramotion is a San Francisco/Burlingame, California based digital product studio founded in 2009. The boutique agency blends brand strategy, UX/UI, web and mobile design, and front-end development to support startups through Fortune 500 companies. With a curated client roster and a team of ~70...
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Groove Jones is an innovative technology company that specializes in creating AI/VR/AR software solutions for a wide range of industries, including advertising, entertainment, marketing, health, and training...
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Innowise provides diverse services, including IT consulting, digital transformation, Java development, UI/UX design, and more...
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Datazo InfoTech is an Award-Winning & World-Class Software Development Company with Engineering Hubs in NYC. We are committed to providing end-to-end IT services with a mission to solve complex software engineering problems...
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Need a product design or an amazing package? Our clients have tremendous trust in us, because they can count on us to deliver high-quality custom designs that create positive human experiences. We act as an extension of your team and efficiently deliver exactly what you and your customers want...
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Dreamers is a research, data science, and tech consultancy that specializes in building solutions for complex problems. We are based in sunny California, but we work remotely with clients from all over the world. We're engineer-owned and operated, meaning you'll get personal attention and quick answers...
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IrisVision is a Pleasanton, California based medical device company founded in 2017. It develops FDA-registered, ClassI wearable vision-assistive headsets designed to empower individuals with low vision conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, Stargardt disease and retinitis pigmentosato...
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A 360 IDEA (Interactive Digital Experiential Agency)OffRoad Agency is recognized as one of the most innovative digital agencies in the world. Through our revolutionary 360 IDEA’s (360 Interactive Digital Experiential Agency’s) philosophy, we have smartly integrated diverse forte of technology, creativity...
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Yeppar is India’s leading Augmented Reality development company with innovative ideas. We are also expertise in offering VR & MR solutions as per the need of the business.We have the privilege of working and collaborating with some of the most prestigious names across industries for years with the aim to...
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Look On Media creates custom high-end Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) applications for education, healthcare, and next generation marketing. Our award-winning team works directly with clients from ideation to product launch in tight deadlines to produce VR experiences people enjoy and...
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We're an experience design agency that helps businesses innovate, transform, and succeed in a digital world...
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BundlAR specializes in augmented reality solutions for businesses and institutions. We are a market leader with innovative AR technology featuring our proprietary API, Content Management System (CMS), and Mobile App Platform. BundlAR provides a variety of AR solutions including PublishReality for printers...
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We are an award-winning digital innovation studio based in Orlando, FL and in São Paulo that has been operating since 1999 crafting web, apps and games projects, based on research, innovation and application of different technologies, art and design...
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VR Vision is a XR (Extended Reality) company that provides immersive technology solutions for business. We provide virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D 360 video, and web and mobile apps!...
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Located near Paris, we aim to deliver highest quality aerial footage as your project may need. Flying everything from ready to fly DJI Inspire 2 to Freefly ALTA heavy lifter, drop us a mail and let's take your project in the air !...
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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...
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The Mascoteers is an Australian mobile game developer and publisher...
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KAIZEN365 Technology is a Trusted Technology Advisor company in Jordan whereas we offer our Managed Services and IT Solution for our customers...
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We are committed to delivering nothing less amazing content for our clients...
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ForwardXP creates interactive content for Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality. We are focused on experiences, which is what the “XP” part of our name stands for. Our internal research and development is focused on the intersection of Voice User Interfaces with AI in both VR and AR worlds...
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A top custom software development firm dedicated to delivering bespoke digital products that drive innovation and help you achieve your brand goals. A full-stack developer with expertise in every major platform and language, we design and deliver custom applications and host and maintain the solutions we...
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We are experts in Native iOS and Android app development. Businesses hire us to be their innovation team and transform them through mobile. Mobile Application Development (iOS, Android, Windows), Xcode, Objective-C, iOS, Android SDK, Java, PHP, MySQL, UI Design, App Flow, Programming, and Graphic Design...
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TVW is an innovation & creative development studio based in Dallas, Tx. We pride ourselves on our ability to discover unique solutions to client’s marketing challenges with technology, design, and strategy. Anything but traditional, we’re a collective of tech nerds, digital storytellers & empathetic...
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The Viewport XR team consists of software engineers and digital artists, creating the perfect mix of art versus science. We have made a name for ourselves in virtual reality having completed many industrial virtual reality training platforms. Additionally we do HoloLens Development, augmented reality AR...
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At Elegant Media, we don't just build mobile apps we build apps that think, learn, and work harder for your business. We turn ideas into intelligent, high-performing mobile products that don't just engage users they evolve with them...
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WGNR is an innovation-first brand marketing agency adept at fusing insights from brand psychology and sociocultural anthropology...
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We build Augmented & Virtual Reality experiences that help businesses modernize the way they work and discover new ways to engage customers. Our model is unique and specifically designed to meet the challenges of an emerging industry, virtual reality production company, creating 360° Video, Virtual, and...
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At Superba AR we create the most cutting Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Metaverse, web3 and machine learning applications using the latest technologies. Developing stunning 3D graphics and leading real-time processing we help your brand enter the 3D information age...
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Transform your online vision into reality with the expert touch of our full-service web design and marketing agency. We are passionate about empowering businesses to reach their online goals with the power of exceptional design and innovative marketing strategies. Our team of experts stays ahead of the...
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You are ready to hire a VR or AR agency when you have a clear use case connected to a measurable business goal, not just general excitement about immersive technology. A strong sign you are too early is when nobody can clearly explain what success would actually look like.
Before reaching out to AR or VR companies, make sure you can answer a few basic questions:
If those things are still unclear, the first part of the agency engagement will likely be spent defining fundamentals instead of building the product, and you will still be paying for that time.
The organizations that get the best results from VR and AR agencies usually come in with a defined goal, realistic expectations, and a clear internal owner for the project. The brief does not need to be perfect, but it should be developed enough for the agency to improve and challenge it, not create it from scratch.
For most companies, starting with a pilot is the smarter option. It lowers risk, helps validate the idea, and usually leads to a better full build later.
A good VR or AR pilot should focus on:
The goal is to learn quickly: Does the experience feel intuitive? Are users comfortable using it? Does it actually improve behavior or outcomes the way you expected? Those insights are often more valuable than the demo itself.
A pilot is usually enough to reveal practical issues around interaction design, hardware limitations, onboarding, and user adoption before you commit to a much larger investment.
Committing to a full build upfront only makes sense in a few situations:
Strong VR and AR agencies will usually support a phased approach and help define what should be tested before scaling the project further.
A fair VR or AR contract should clearly give you ownership of the final deliverables: 3D assets, environments, source files, and interaction logic. If ownership terms are vague or missing, address that before signing.
A few areas deserve close attention:
Strong VR and AR agencies are usually comfortable with reasonable IP ownership and portability terms. If an agency pushes back heavily on those points, pay attention.
Post-launch support is where many VR and AR projects become unexpectedly expensive. Before signing with an agency, make sure you understand exactly what happens after launch.
A few important questions to ask:
ROI for a VR or AR project starts with one question: what business metric are you trying to improve, and what is that improvement worth financially? If you cannot answer that before talking to agencies, the project is still too vague.
The process is simpler than it sounds. Start with your current baseline: what does the problem cost today, or what result are you trying to improve? Then estimate what a realistic improvement would save or generate each year.
For example:
Industry benchmarks can help set expectations. Some enterprise AR/VR deployments report:
Then compare those potential gains against the full project cost, not just the agency fee. Include:
A VR project that costs $150,000 and saves $200,000 a year in training costs is relatively easy to justify. One that mainly creates a visually impressive demo without measurable business impact is much harder to defend financially.
Good VR and AR agencies should also be able to show examples of projects where they tracked results before and after launch. If they cannot connect the work to a business metric, that is important to notice early.
Rated 4.8 on Google and 4.7 on Trustpilot, DesignRush Agency Directory is a reliable resource for finding VR & augmented reality companies. We owe this to our executive selection team, which follows a strict screening process when featuring agencies on the platform, assessing key performance indicators, like portfolio, client reviews, and industry reputation.
Learn more about DesignRush Agency Ranking Methodology.
DesignRush sustains a directory of over 30,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
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:
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:
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.
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:
Building an AR/VR app usually takes between 3 and 12 months, depending on the complexity, features, integrations, graphics quality, and team size.
The timelines increase when the project includes:
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:
If an AR or VR company avoids these conversations, push harder before committing.
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:
If an AR or VR company avoids these conversations, push harder before committing.
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:
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:
A strong VR or AR agency will separate technology-driven changes from client-requested scope changes and explain both clearly upfront.
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:
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.
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:
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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