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  • Empowering Digital Transformation

    ZiniosEdge specializes in delivering innovative digital solutions, including custom software development, cloud services, and AI-powered applications for diverse industries...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • AI Development
    • DevOps Consulting
    • eCommerce Development
    • Big Data Analytics
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    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    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
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    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Promising diverse capabilities

    Arccus is a leading digital agency delivering cutting-edge mobile apps, responsive websites, custom ERP solutions, and AI-driven automation. We partner with startups, enterprises, and governments to design and build scalable, smart technology that drives growth and digital transformation...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Your Trusted Strategy and Technology Partner

    Established in 1999, Realm Digital is a leading global technology company helping businesses solve problems, unlock value and transform their visions into tangible solutions across a wide range of industries and disciplines...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Crafting Stories That Leave a Mark

    Blue Giant is a full-service production and creative agency based in Los Angeles, specializing in commercial, short, documentary, TV, and digital media content. Known for delivering powerful visuals and compelling storytelling, the agency supports brands, studios, and clients in amplifying their message...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Innovate. Integrate. Inspire: Your Tech Partners.

    At the forefront of innovation, we are a pioneering technology firm weaving together software, hardware, and cutting-edge deep tech solutions. We aspire to inspire change and elevate possibilities through our innovative tech solutions...

    Top Services:

    • IoT
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
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    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • 3D graphics and animation. VR app development for business

    Computer graphics studio ARTPLAY.STUDIO offers graphic content development services: Motion design, 3D graphics and visualisation, interactive multimedia presentations for video walls and touchscreens. VR applications development for business...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Audio Production
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $210/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • The most immersive Face AR technology for brands and developers.

    Banuba is a computer vision lab specialising in Face AR development...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Delivering unique software

    Simplify your workload and save valuable time and money by implementing our bespoke IT solutions. We are an established software company with over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, and we specialize in providing comprehensive external project services as well as creating innovative in-house...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Efficient Solutions for a Better Business

    Agilistry is a leading software development company that utilizes the latest development methodologies, tech and industry best practices to deliver world-class mobile applications with embedded quality and DevOps infrastructure on time and within budget...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Make The Future Now

    Amidst a perpetually evolving landscape of innovation, we specialize in customizing cutting-edge advancements to elevate your business. Our proficiency spans from orchestrating Digital Transformation initiatives to streamlining Efficient Business Operations, offering expert guidance in the implementation and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • VR/AR
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Software Architecture and Engineering for tech companies

    Our architects, software engineers, and IT team members have our client's back whether they need to scale their teams or start from scratch...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Software Testing
    • VR/AR
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Dynamic mix of youthful ambition and seasoned expertise, is poised to push boundaries.

    At Notix, we specialize in comprehensive application software development, covering web, desktop, and mobile platforms. Our philosophy emphasizes harnessing the collective productivity of our team rather than diversifying our services, allowing us to focus solely on creating exceptional products...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • VR/AR
    • IoT
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • A New and Proven Approach to Growth Strategies.

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

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • UI/UX Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Professional game development company...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • Mobile App Development
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • An app agency offering mobile and web apps

    We are an app and web development agency based in Germany, India, Netherlands, Sweden, Finland and Russia focussed on creating an exceptional user experience (DESIGN FIRST). We have designed, developed and delivered 100+ apps for startups and enterprise. We have found the hack to deliver digital products at...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • UI/UX Design
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Synodic Arc is a team of passionate developers and artists.

    Synodic Arc is a team of passionate developers and artists pushing the envelope of the next generation of games. We take ideas wherever they come, and we never want to do the same thing twice. Our goal is to create a unique player experience that reminds you of why you started playing games in the first...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • Mobile App Development
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Mobile App, Web, API, IoT and VR Development

    NoGravity is a team of experienced polish developers with skills forged through the completion of many (not your everyday) projects. Having done this for over 10 years, you will not find phrases like "we can't do it" or "we don't know" in our vocabulary...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • IoT
    • VR/AR
    • Web Design
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Mobile Application Development from idea to implementation.

    We are a professional Full Stack Website & Mobile App Developer team with 15+ years of experience. We create unique applications, help our clients with project planning (IT specification), complete UI/UX design, vector graphics, and brand book creation. After development, we support the projects with our...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Tailored Tech Solutions For Growing Businesses

    Our team consists of experienced IT specialists. We are focusing on those innovative IT projects that help users improve everyday lives. We deliver beautiful digital products, providing high quality software development and IT knowledge services...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • IoT
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • NotionTheory - Designing and Developing for Leading Brands

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Design & Development Experts

    In 2015, Istanbul saw the founding of our company, Ranna. For international brands and international advertising agencies, we have designed and developed numerous successful projects in Turkey...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Staying Ahead of the Game

    itSilesia is a software development company that stays up-to-date with the latest techniques and is quick to comprehend instructions and flexible in adapting to changes...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Expect more from your software.

    Right Information is an applied software engineering company. We cover the full spectrum of custom software development services, from end-to-end platform development, engineering consultancy, through specialized professional services, to ongoing support and maintenance of the software systems...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Wearables
    • AI Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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
  • Delivering Immersive Digital Solutions

    At All Things Media (ATM), we create unforgettable digital experiences for industry-leading global brands and agency partners. We excel at creating visually engaging, technologically advanced, yet intuitive, experiences that position our clients for success in today's digital world. Whether that solution...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • A technologically connected world that puts people first

    When you want to Monitor, Automate or Integrate someTHING Working with clients such as CSIRO, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Sydney School of Entrepreneurship, Tiliter and various local government, we are your trusted IoT development experts...

    Top Services:

    • Wearables
    • VR/AR
    • Mobile App Development
    • IoT
    • Software Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Rocket your business forward with our expertise.

    Rocket Systems is focused on producing high-quality code, we take extra precautions to ensure that our technological approach is congruent with the ambitions of our customers. Additionally, we strive to create code bases that are both scalable and easily maintained. In order to construct a digital product...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • IoT
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We love telling visual stories that turn heads and build brand equity.

    We're storytellers at the intersection of art, commerce, creativity, and technology. Deep Vibe transforms complex ideas into captivating narratives through advanced technologies like VP/XR, Unreal, and Generative AI. We're not just a vendor we're the partner who turns your 'what if?' into done...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Accelerating Medtech Innovation

    Veranex is a full-service healthcare and medtech solutions provider, offering end-to-end expertise in product development, regulatory strategy, and commercialization. By integrating data-driven insights with technical excellence, the company helps accelerate innovation and bring life-changing medical...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • IoT
    • Wearables
    • Mobile App Development
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    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • London-based development studio

    Our founding team has worked for VC-backed startups and top London-based consultancies for artificial intelligence, working at the forefront of technological advancement in the UK...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • AI Development
    • IoT
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Software Solutions For Your Business

    Oino Tech is a software development company with a strong focus on information technology and a track record of completing public and private business projects...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Blockchain
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    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Create Anywhere

    Wayfarer Media Studios is a boutique multimedia and design solutions agency based in Singapore. Wayfarer Media consists of a diverse and talented network of creative digital nomads located in South East Asia. Our expertise includes graphic design, motion graphics, games and web development, post-production...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Melcher Studios is an interactive production agency that provides interactive solutions and proactive marketing for every size of business. Specializing in virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, game development, websites, e-learning and mobile apps, there is little we can’t do to help tell your...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Digital Services
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Expanding Possibilities

    An Award-Winning App Development Company | Leveraging Latest/Trending Technologies | Serving Across Globe...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Cybersecurity
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    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Transforming innovative ideas

    VenturiX Solutions is a forward-thinking software development company that specializes in crafting bespoke web and mobile solutions. Our goal is to create a lasting impact by transforming innovative concepts into disruptive products...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
    • Blockchain
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    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Interactive Experience Studio.

    A multidisciplinary studio, we carefully produce memorable stories down to the smallest detail, covering all areas of business: identity creation, website, e-commerce, brand content, augmented reality...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • DM

    At Lumily Labs, we specialize in guiding you through the next generation of immersive user experiences, prioritizing value over hype. With our expertise, we ensure that your digital solutions not only captivate users but also deliver tangible benefits to your business...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • VR/AR
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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
  • Delivering Groundbreaking Digital Solutions Every Time

    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...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • eCommerce Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Partnering for mobility solutions!

    Beyond Innovations & Technologies is an IT Strategy Consulting company that caters to clients across North America and Asia. We specialize in providing design, development, and maintenance services for IT projects for government agencies, educational institutions, and healthcare companies...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • VR/AR
    • eCommerce Development
    • IT Services
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Building exceptional digital products

    SYZYGY Warsaw is a full-service software development agency that creates exceptional digital products to grow businesses. With a team of 600 experts in 8 global locations, we prioritize quality and staying ahead of global trends to position your product as an industry leader...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Transforming Ideas Into Robust Online Experiences

    In 2016, we founded Web Design Glory, a company specializing in website design projects. Over time, our expertise expanded to include app design and development projects, which we successfully delivered alongside our website projects. Building on this success, in 2018, we established a subsidiary venture "App...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • IoT
    • Software Testing
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Build Software In Australia

    Goodwin System is an Australian software delivery partner helping businesses, founders, and product teams build custom software, mobile apps, AI systems, and scalable digital experiences across both B2B and B2C use cases...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Software Testing
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $32/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Mobile & Web Apps Dev

    Lithios was established in 2014 with the goal of developing mobile experiences and products that have a significant impact on our community by a group of enthusiastic NCSU entrepreneurs...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • web empowered applications

    Smile MEDIA is a website design, software development and digital marketing agency aimed at improving business performance through technology efficiencies and analytics. We digitally enable a company's products and services through cyber, mobility, cloud, social business and analytics...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Manage Digital Marketing in Context. Award-winning full-service agency delivering results.

    We are a full-service digital marketing agency. We manage all aspects of the advertising process from the initial idea, strategy, creativity and data analytics to the execution of performance and branding campaigns.We focus on developing brand and company strategies in the digital environment. Our core focus...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Video Marketing
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

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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