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  • Webllisto is a prominent IT Consulting and Engineering firm offering clients the finest Web and Software development services for their business. Our exceptional Web services are dedicated to Enterprises, ISVs, Startups, and digital agencies...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • AI Development
    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
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    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Inspire Belief

    Inspire Belief

    We create media with a mission to inspire positive change on a large scale...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Video Production
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Computer Vision, OpenCV, C++, Recognition, Cafee, QT, KSF, Yolo, Matlab, Java, Python

    Computer Vision, OpenCV, C++, Recognition, Cafee, QT, KSF, Yolo, Matlab, Java, Python

    We are striving to become one of the leaders in automated visual security apps and deep learning face recognithion!...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Software Tailored For Success

    Software Tailored For Success

    STS Software is a leading software development company in US, delivering innovative, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions to businesses worldwide. With a focus on quality, agility, and customer success, we specialize in web, mobile, and enterprise software development tailored to meet diverse...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
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    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design. Build. Experience.

    Design. Build. Experience.

    Britelite Immersive is a creative technology agency that places people and brands at the center of immersive and interactive experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • Wearables
    • AI Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Hometrack Real Estate Marketing - providing realtors and SMBs .

    Hometrack Real Estate Marketing - providing realtors and SMBs .

    Hometrack Real Estate Marketing - providing realtors and SMBs in MD, VA, FL, PA and D.C. with the highest quality Photography and Marketing services...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • VR/AR
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
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    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • West Edge Collective is a team of passionate industry veterans and up-and-coming creators, best known for taking an avant-garde approach to marketing that celebrates community, creativity, and collaboration...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • IT Services
    • VR/AR
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Create Digital Products and Services

    We Create Digital Products and Services

    Nolwenture is your adaptable service creation and software development partner. We have a track record of delivering end-to-end solutions for customers ranging from industry disruptors to established market leaders. We provide technological and business consulting as well as the creation of digital goods and...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • Software Testing
    • AI Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
  • We’re a video production company crafting beautiful and impactful films.

    We’re a video production company crafting beautiful and impactful films.

    Your prospects (and salespeople, for that matter) are craving relevant, engaging and impactful sales content – content that’s easy-to-digest, smart and driven from the heart. That’s where we come in...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Video Marketing
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $130/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Commercial drone company delivering high end aerial photography and video for any production crew

    Commercial drone company delivering high end aerial photography and video for any production crew

    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 !...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Digital Services
    • Video Marketing
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We bring your stories to life

    We bring your stories to life

    We are committed to delivering nothing less amazing content for our clients...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Video Marketing
    • Video Production
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Human First. Design Focused.

    Human First. Design Focused.

    BlackOak brings a fresh take to your in-person, virtual and hybrid events. Our team works relentlessly to be bold in our design and kind in our approach...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Video Marketing
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Marketing Solutions Tailored to Your Business

    Marketing Solutions Tailored to Your Business

    Frances Marketing Group is a full-service marketing agency...harnessing the power of inbound and outbound marketing for you, our clients/partners. Your time and energy are best spent running your business. We make sure you can do that. Frances Marketing Group provides the right size solutions for your unique...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We build the best product in the world: you.

    We build the best product in the world: you.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Efficient and scalable custom applications. Reduce your costs with our development team.

    Efficient and scalable custom applications. Reduce your costs with our development team.

    At Innovare Software SRL, we prioritize a serious approach to software development. With a steadfast commitment to innovation and excellence, we strive to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients. Our dedication to quality ensures that every project is handled with the utmost...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • AI Development
    • Software Testing
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Forging Digital Realities.

    Forging Digital Realities.

    Appnality is an American software company that offers diverse mobile app development services. Be it App Concept and Strategy or UX and UI design development, Appnality has all your mobile app needs covered. Our quality assurance, testing, and data protection provide you with a fulfilling, keeping you and...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Impracticality to Reality!

    Impracticality to Reality!

    Mobius Studios, a USA-based 3D animation & CGI video agency, creates stunning animations to enhance your brands social media, ads, and digital marketing presence...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Transforming AI into tangible business value

    Transforming AI into tangible business value

    We create high impact, meaningful AI solutions with creative flair and end-to-end expertise. With over 10 years of working with clients globally across AI, Machine Learning, Cloud & Data Science, we specialise is transforming your ideas into tangible AI products and services...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Building Brands With Intent

    Building Brands With Intent

    Elmwood is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed brand consultancy that combines strategic insight with creative excellence, helping brands evolve quickly and effectively through every experience they create...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • FINDYOURWAYINTHEWORLD (FYW) is Singapore first Online Video Marketing (OVM) Agency. That helps more than 200 local and international companies as of date, to improve their online marketing approach and direct conversion rate through video marketing and Google Solutions. To discover our portfolio, visit...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Digitizing with Excellence

    Digitizing with Excellence

    Technity Labs helps to develops digital solution for you daily business targeted operation from brand development to marketing, which maximize your potential, resulting in maximum online exposure with physical work pace...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Helping shape and grow your ideas into reality

    Helping shape and grow your ideas into reality

    We are Tech Alchemy. We are passionate about start-ups...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Blockchain
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Build Solutions That Go Beyond Average

    We Build Solutions That Go Beyond Average

    7 Pillars is a top-tier Australian mobile app development company. Since 2016, we've delivered 600+ custom iOS, Android, and cross-platform apps for 100+ global businesses. We blend exceptional tech with business strategy to drive real impact. "Your Demand, Our Promise."...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Wearables
    • IoT
    • AI Development
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    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Building Intelligent Digital Solutions That Drive Business Growth

    Building Intelligent Digital Solutions That Drive Business Growth

    Miami-based AI development and custom software company building emotionally intelligent AI products, automation systems, SaaS platforms, MVPs, and digital products for business growth...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • AI Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your partner to derive innovation with artificial intelligence.

    Your partner to derive innovation with artificial intelligence.

    We will help you build MVP with integrating artificial intellignece and help you scale your MVP with lowering your operational cost by 30%...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • IoT
    • Blockchain
    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Inspired Technology.

    Inspired Technology.

    At Kreitech, we specialize in helping US companies turn their visions into reality by providing tailored software solutions and top-tier talent augmentation. Our mission is simple yet profound: to deliver high-quality software and staffing solutions that empower our clients to innovate, scale, and thrive in a...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • VR/AR
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
  • Empathic Design Solutions

    Empathic Design Solutions

    Remote agile team, excellent in UX & UI designs, product design and strategy. We create MVPs, streamline existing product designs and work with large-scale brand redesigns. Complex, but top-notch looking UI design systems for web services and mobile apps...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Creative Services
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Games & Guides Everywhere!

    Games & Guides Everywhere!

    Locatify is the market leader in location-based mobile apps for museums, tourism and education...

    Top Services:

    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • Web Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
  • 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
  • Inspired by Technology

    Inspired by Technology

    Hawkwinds is a leading Custom software development company specialized in Fantasy Sports, Social network and AI. We build the world’s best fantasy sports software & Social network solutions. Get in touch with us today...

    Top Services:

    • Blockchain
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • AI Development
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    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Top-notch mobile development

    Top-notch mobile development

    We offer a full range of software development services that can be customized to meet your unique business needs...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • IT Services
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Crafting Digital Products

    Crafting Digital Products

    Appitome is a custom app development agency helping startups, solopreneurs, and growing brands build impactful, user-friendly mobile and web applications. We turn smart ideas into scalable digital solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Blockchain
    • Web Development
    • VR/AR
    • AI Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Design, Animate, Captivate.

    Design, Animate, Captivate.

    Intuitive UI/UX design, captivating animations, and dynamic branding solutions. Our team of experts specializes in producing digital experiences that engage users and elevate businesses worldwide...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Bit Space Development Ltd. is a Winnipeg born and raised interactive digital media company. Our focus is to build the best, most innovative and creative interactive learning experiences we possibly can. Bit Space has been working with organizations from all over world who have a common goal to make their...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Located in Baton Rouge, Pixel Dash Studios LLC is a digital media production company specializing in video game development, interactive media, graphic design, and 3D animation...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • VR/AR
    • Graphic Design
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Best-in-class mobile apps

    Best-in-class mobile apps

    Working with us gives you access to information from more than 50 million downloads of our apps worldwide...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • VR/AR
    • UI/UX Design
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Building smart software

    Building smart software

    REKALL functions as your clandestine development team, specializing in engineering data solutions and constructing cutting-edge mobile and web applications for visionary organizations. Our approach merges emergent technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning (AI), and Distributed Ledger...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • UI/UX Design
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • A Content Creation Agency Focused on Delivering Your Message as Enjoyably as Possible.

    A Content Creation Agency Focused on Delivering Your Message as Enjoyably as Possible.

    Toy Robot Media is a multidisciplinary design and animation studio specializing in visual communication tailored for large audiences. We excel in crafting impactful visual narratives that engage and captivate viewers on a broad scale...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Design Services
    • VR/AR
    • Branding
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Turning Complexity into Clarity.

    Turning Complexity into Clarity.

    WIEL Filmproduktion Leipzig offers professional film production services, specializing in explainer videos for software, image films, and medical productions. With over 20 years of experience, the team is dedicated to transforming complex concepts into clear, engaging visual stories that communicate...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Audio Production
    • Video Marketing
    • VR/AR
    • Translation Services
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Trusted Partner to Transform Your Business

    A Trusted Partner to Transform Your Business

    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...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • CRM Consulting
    • Staff Augmentation
    • VR/AR
    • Blockchain
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    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • On demand elite tech talent

    On demand elite tech talent

    Since 2006, X-Team has helped companies scale high-performing engineering teams by connecting them with elite remote developers from around the world...

    Top Services:

    • IoT
    • Software Testing
    • Blockchain
    • VR/AR
    • Mobile App Development
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    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • A dedicated and talented team of programmers, designers and project managers. The lead designer and creative powerhouse of the studio has extensive experience working for Electronic Arts and Ubisoft as a Game designer. The programmers have vast experience with many technologies such as Kinect apps, iOS...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • IoT
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
  • Dedicated development team

    Dedicated development team

    Mobilunity is a Ukrainian company with an office in Kyiv center. We already have over 200 employees including most demanded developers working on awesome projects and we constantly grow for more. Our services are incredibly flexible and we may even already have the right tech talent for you...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • VR/AR
    • IT Services
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    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • East City Films is dedicated to illuminating the world across traditional and VR platforms.

    East City Films is dedicated to illuminating the world across traditional and VR platforms.

    For 12 years we've lovingly created branded content, documentaries, television, music content and since 2015, virtual reality and 360° video with our immersive studio VR City...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Design Services
    • Digital Services
    • Video Marketing
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • You've got the idea, we've got the technical savvy. From software engineering to user experience testing, we're here to help you succeed...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Wearables
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • IoT
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • A strategic design and interactive agency, specialising in healthcare, biotech and life science marketing. We work with progressive and transformative organisations who share our desire to explore innovative technologies and bring about change...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Product Design
    • Video Production
    • Market Research
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Making Complexity Understandable.

    Making Complexity Understandable.

    MOREAN stands as a premier agency specializing in project communication within the construction sector, encompassing infrastructure and master planning. With our expertise, we offer tailored creative solutions to effectively engage your target audience throughout every stage of your project, ensuring seamless...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We specialize in crafting innovative software solutions that drive meaningful change.

    We specialize in crafting innovative software solutions that drive meaningful change.

    Turning your ideas into reality. We specialize in crafting innovative software solutions that drive meaningful change. Let's create something extraordinary together...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • IoT
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Design, Motion, Art direction.

    Design, Motion, Art direction.

    Dizzie Studio is an emerging art and design space specializing in 3D visuals, AI assisted production, and creative media solutions for brands and events. At their core, Dizzie believes in the power of collaboration to create meaningful storytelling though captivating visuals and thoughtful design...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Create Digital Products

    We Create Digital Products

    Emmeatech is a technology partner for global enterprises, SMEs, and innovation-driven organizations looking to accelerate digital transformation and improve operational performance. We specialize in custom software development, artificial intelligence, IoT, automation, AR/VR, and technology consulting...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • IoT
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
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    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/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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