Top Machine Learning Companies
Machine learning companies build, train, and deploy custom AI models that help businesses predict outcomes, automate decisions, and find patterns in their data. Typical engagements include data preparation and pipeline setup, custom model development — for predictive analytics, recommendation engines, computer vision, or natural language processing — MLOps to deploy and monitor models in production, and integration of pre-trained or foundation models into existing products. The strongest providers pair data science with software engineering and real domain knowledge, so a model doesn't just work in a notebook; it holds up in production.
Machine learning is one specialization within the broader AI category on Clutch, alongside natural language processing, chatbots and conversational AI, computer vision, and cognitive computing — and many firms here span several of these. Some focus on regulated, high-stakes domains such as healthcare or finance, where compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR) and data security matter as much as model accuracy. Use the filters above for industry, location, budget, and client rating to narrow to providers with a track record in your sector.
Pricing spans a wide range. Among the firms listed here, minimum project sizes run from about $1,000 to $75,000+, with hourly rates from $25 to $199 — $50–$99/hr is the most common band. As a rough guide, a proof-of-concept often starts near $10,000, while enterprise-grade model development can reach $250,000+.
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See all 88 projectsSimform is a versatile software development company specializing in mobile app development, web application enhancements, and software modernization. The reviews reflect an overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with approximately 90% praising their project management, technical expertise, and responsiveness. Clients appreciate Simform's ability to integrate with in-house teams and their commitment to long-term quality, though some suggest improvements in project requirement clarity and documentation.
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BrainyTech is a website development company launched in 2024. The small team provides Web Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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Founded in 2019, WeTheMakers is an AI company. Located in Amman, Jordan, the team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and Mobile App Development.
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Backspacce technologies is a Mohali, India-based software development firm. They specialize in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 4 projectsNaveck Technologies offers comprehensive SEO services, including backlink building, SEO audits, keyword research, content optimization, and performance tracking. Their reviews highlight effective project management, a personalized approach, and impressive expertise in SEO, leading to improved search engine rankings and increased organic traffic. While communication was strong, suggestions were made for more detailed initial reporting and frequent check-ins.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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See all 1 projectsOpThink specializes in IT and software development, particularly in automation for cost reduction and project management. Clients appreciate their transparency, supportiveness, and effective project management. While there was a minor delay in project completion, the overall feedback highlights their ability to significantly increase project handling capacity and their exceptional customer service.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Launched in 2024, GTX Solutions is a Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Big data analytics company XPERT TECHNOLOGIES is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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Neural Brothers is a small Sofia, Bulgaria-based SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Marketing Science is a Digital Strategy company in Denver, Colorado. They focus on Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Covina, CA
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ANRK is a Covina, California-based video production company. They specialize in Video Production and AR/VR development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Zentyad Trading PLC, a small IT strategy consulting company, is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The team offers IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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JMP Solutions is an AI company. They offer Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting and were launched in 1987. The agency is located in London, Canada and Exton, Pennsylvania.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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SourceSeek, a custom software development company, was launched in 2014. The firm focuses on Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Established in 2010, Baer On Marketing is a Business Consulting company. The company specializes in Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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Nova Labs Paraguay is an AI firm launched in 2025. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development.
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Launched in 2014, Urban Tide is a software development company. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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Anova Analytics LLC is an artificial intelligence firm. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, their team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and IoT development.
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Function-AI, an AI development company, is in Roswell, Georgia. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Business Consulting.
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Located in Beijing, China, Beijing Shuzhi. AI Co., Ltd. Is a big data company. They specialize in BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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Sentient Decisions, a small CRM consulting and SI company, is in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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Ketchbrook Analytics is a big data company. Based in East Hartford, Connecticut, the company was launched in 2019. Their team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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Business intelligence company Data BI Analytics is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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Queryfier LLC is a small business intelligence company in Boulder, Colorado. The team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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VirtualZ Computing is a big data analytics company. Founded in 2018, the firm provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edinburgh , Scotland
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Airts is a software development firm founded in 2013. The team provides Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Securolytics is an IoT development company based in Atlanta, Georgia. They focus on IoT development and Artificial Intelligence and were founded in 2016.
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NetTracer is a Blockchain company. Their team is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and specializes in Blockchain and Cybersecurity.
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IoT development company Imperial Resource Group was founded in 2014. The small team provides IoT development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Bluecast Technologies is a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based mobile application development company. They specialize in Mobile App Development and Artificial Intelligence and were established in
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Richmond, VA
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Hatch is a Marketing Strategy company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Artificial Intelligence.
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Established in 2002, Infer Solutions, Inc is a data analytics company. The small team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Theale, England
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Founded in 2000, Automation Consultants is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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Small data analytics company Aryng, is located in Santa Clara, California. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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PCH Innovations is a Robotics Process Automation company launched in 2005. The firm specializes in Robotics Process Automation and Custom Software Development.
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CGnal is a business intelligence company. Established in 2015, the agency provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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Diggernaut, a business intelligence company, is in High Ridge, Missouri. They offer BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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Nysus Solutions is a Robotics Process Automation company founded in 2005. The team specializes in Robotics Process Automation and Custom Software Development.
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TwinThread is an IoT development company based in Bedford, Canada and Norfolk, Virginia. Launched in 2018, the team specializes in IoT development and Artificial Intelligence.
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Based in San Francisco, California, Arcee AI is an AI Agents company. They offer AI Agents and AI Consulting.
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See all 3 projectsAt NextGen Coders, we specialize in cutting-edge web development, AI/ML models, web scraping, automation, frontend, backend, and database management. Our mission is to transform ideas into powerful,
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See all 1 projectsIT FUTURE FARM SRL specializes in developing automation software to improve workflow efficiency, particularly helping clients transition from manual to automated document processing. The reviews consistently highlight the company's remarkable creativity, high-quality results, and rapid project completion, which have exceeded client expectations.
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See all 1 projectsSynvra is a leading technology company specializing in enterprise-grade software development and digital transformation solutions. We help businesses thrive in the digital age through innovative
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See all 1 projectseZdia Inc. offers services for enhancing and optimizing product listings on platforms like Amazon and Walmart. Based on client feedback, the company appears to struggle in delivering effective results, with criticisms centered on poor backend execution and lack of tangible benefits despite strong initial sales presentations. Overall, clients report dissatisfaction with the outcomes relative to the services promised.
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Azavea, an user experience company, is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They specialize in UX/UI Design and Artificial Intelligence and were established in 2000.
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Cambridge Innovation Institute is a midsize AI company. They focus on Artificial Intelligence and Corporate Training & Coaching and were founded in 1992.
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Pueo Business Solutions LLC is an artificial intelligence development company. They focus on Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI and are based in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
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Ava is an IT managed services company. Launched in 2014, the company is based in San Francisco, California and Paris, France. Their services include IT managed services and Mobile App Development.
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Innovior is a midsize CRM consulting and SI company. Founded in 2016, the team provides CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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MechPlan is an IT staff augmentation company. Their midsize team is in Dubaii, United Arab Emirates and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include IT staff augmentation and Generative AI.
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SECO Northern Europe GmbH is a software development company. They are in Hamburg, Germany and Wuppertal, Germany. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and IoT development.
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List of the Top 15 Machine Learning Consultants
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$25,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Ahmedabad, India
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Boca Raton, FL
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Rzeszów, Poland
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Poznań, Poland
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999London, England
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999San Ġiljan, Malta
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Orlando, FL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999White Plains, NY
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$75,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Marlborough, MA
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$50,000+$300+ / hr250 - 999Austin, TX
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Miami, FL
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Atlanta, GA
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Malmö, Sweden
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Francisco, CA
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Marlborough, MA
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$25,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Gurugram, India
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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Machine Learning Company FAQs
Looking for a machine learning company but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers what you need to know before hiring a machine learning company, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch features AI firms building data-driven automation and decision-making models based on a proprietary methodology. The top machine learning companies for 2026 include:
Look for five things: relevant domain and data experience (have they solved problems like yours, on data like yours); verified reviews with measurable ML outcomes, not just generic praise; a production / MLOps track record rather than prototypes that never shipped; a clear data-security and compliance posture; and explicit IP and data-ownership terms. Clutch profiles surface verified reviews, project sizes, hourly rates, and industry focus so you can screen on each of these before you shortlist.
It depends on your industry, but reputable providers can work to SOC 2, GDPR, and/or HIPAA requirements, with end-to-end data encryption, secure model-training environments, and clear intellectual-property and data-ownership clauses in the contract. If you operate in healthcare, finance, or another regulated sector, confirm the specific certifications and ask how the vendor handles your data during training before signing.
Onboarding — establishing secure data pipelines, signing NDAs, and aligning on scope and MLOps infrastructure — typically takes around 4 to 8 weeks. The full timeline for a custom model varies widely with how clean and ready your data is; data preparation is frequently the longest phase, so providers that scope it carefully up front tend to deliver more predictably.
Every provider here goes through Clutch's verification process — confirming business registration, legal history, and client feedback, including direct client interviews. To narrow by geography, use the location filter or browse city-level rankings (for example, machine learning companies in Chicago, Denver, or Los Angeles) — though most ML work is delivered remotely, so weigh specialization and reviews alongside location.
Among the firms listed here, minimum project sizes range from about $1,000 to $75,000+, with hourly rates most commonly $50–$99 (the full range runs $25–$199, and some firms quote per-project rather than hourly). As a rough guide, a proof-of-concept often starts near $10,000, while enterprise-grade, production-scale model development can reach $250,000 or more. The biggest cost drivers are how ready your data is, how complex the model is, whether you need MLOps and ongoing monitoring, and how deeply the model must integrate with your existing systems.
Often, yes — just not always as a fully custom, from-scratch model. Below roughly $25,000, the practical path is usually integrating pre-trained or foundation-model APIs and managed services rather than training a bespoke model, and a boutique consultant can stand up that kind of integration for a fraction of a custom build. Use the minimum project size filter to find providers that work at your budget, and be clear with them about whether you need a custom model or a smart integration of existing ones.