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 86 projectsSimform is a software development company specializing in custom software solutions, mobile app development, and system integrations. Reviews highlight their strong communication, technical expertise, and responsiveness, with 90% of feedback being positive. Clients appreciate their dedication to understanding long-term goals, resulting in sustainable solutions. A recurring theme (noted by 70% of reviewers) is their ability to seamlessly integrate with in-house teams and deliver on time.
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Zippix Limited is a custom software development company. The company is based in Mildenhall, England. Their services include Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Clara, CA
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Founded in 2007, Neova Solutions is a midsize Santa Clara, California-based Robotics Process Automation company. Their services include Robotics Process Automation and DevOps Managed Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Torino, Italy
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Based in Torino, Italy, Overace Group is a Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and IT strategy consulting.
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DigiLitas FZE LLC, a branding firm, was established in 2021. The firm focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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Chris Martinis is a small Audio Production company founded in 1995. Their team provides Audio Production and Artificial Intelligence.
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Aamal Technology, a branding company, was founded in 2014. The agency offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Headquartered in Schwanfeld, Germany, m-cit is a data analytics company. Established in 2019, the team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and E-Commerce Development.
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Launched in 2024, SmartAgents is a branding firm. The firm provides Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fairfax, VA
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BuddoBot Inc. Is a Cybersecurity company. They are in Fairfax, Virginia, and their services include Cybersecurity and Enterprise App Modernization.
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Small Digital Strategy company Barton Rogers Group LLC, is headquartered in New York, New York. The team offers Digital Strategy and IT managed services.
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Fracsys Inc is a Leesburg, Virginia-based AI development company. Founded in 2010, the team offers Artificial Intelligence and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kuurne, Belgium
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Pegus Digital is an artificial intelligence company. In Kuurne, Belgium, the company was founded in 2012. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and UX/UI Design.
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Launched in 2005, United Holdings Group is a Mobile & App Marketing company. The agency specializes in Mobile & App Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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B12 Consulting is an UX company. Their small team is located in Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. Their services include UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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Testamplify, LLC, an Application Testing company, was launched in 2021. The agency specializes in Application Testing and cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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WatcherBots is a small data analytics company. They focus on BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development and were launched in 2022.
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See all 3 projectsZoync offers services in developing computer software, games, and IoT-based products using the latest technologies. The overall feedback indicates that clients appreciate the company's alignment with their values, budget-friendly pricing, and impressive progress in projects. Areas for improvement include software testing and maintenance phases for enhanced user experience.
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In Livermore, California, Empower Minds, LLC is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Custom Software Development.
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Vocalime is a Milano, Italy-based custom software development firm. They offer Custom Software Development and Product Design and were established in 2019.
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Intelix.AI is an artificial intelligence development company. Located in London, England, the team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Business Consulting.
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Founded in 2017, Pandu Solutions Limited is a custom software development firm. The team provides Custom Software Development and IoT development.
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See all 1 projectsPulseSpark ai is a forward-thinking digital marketing agency based in Scottdale, PA, serving Pittsburgh and beyond. We specialize in harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology, including
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Senseforth.ai is an AI company. The team is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, and their services include Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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App development company Zhengzhou Huahan Computer Software Co., Ltd. Is located in Zhengzhou Shi, China. They provide Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development and were launched in
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Reston, VA
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MetaPhase Consulting LLC is a Reston, Virginia-based Cybersecurity company. Their services include Cybersecurity and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Genova, Italy
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Creative Words is a Translation company. Their midsize team of employees is located in Genova, Italy. Their team provides Translation and Transcription.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Herndon, VA
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Sky Solutions is an IT strategy consulting company. Their midsize team of employees is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. Their team focuses on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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The Revenue Cure is a social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Web Design and were established in 2020.
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Founded in 1993, Everest Consultants, Inc. Is a business intelligence company. The agency offers BI & big data consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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IT strategy consulting company Data & Business AI - DBARAC was established in 2009. The agency specializes in IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI, and is small.
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MILE Social, a SEO agency, was established in 2015. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising, and is small.
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Sudden Impact Agency is an Advertising company. Their small team is located in Dover, Delaware. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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AIGEN Consulting is an AI Agents company. The firm is headquartered in Torrance, California. Their services include AI Agents and CRM consulting and SI.
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AVB Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Headquartered in Sacramento, California, their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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Chateaux is a small user experience design agency launched in 1985. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI.
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IT strategy consulting company Innovative Edge TCS is in Bothell, Washington. Founded in 2015, the team focuses on IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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See all 1 projectsPosy Solutions - Out of Business specialized in developing fully functional eCommerce websites, offering services such as website design, payment gateway integration, and user registration systems. The reviews highlight their ability to deliver projects on time with excellent responsiveness and friendly service, contributing to increased online sales for clients. Their pricing structure was appreciated for providing good value for cost.
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Advertising company ko-bot is headquartered in Brno, Czech Republic. They specialize in Advertising and Artificial Intelligence.
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NovaIntegra is a small Bogotá, Colombia-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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Info Projects, an IT strategy consulting company, was founded in 2015. They specializes in IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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Software development firm Allatus was established in 2011. The team provides Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, Wallscope is a website development company. They specialize in Web Development and BI & big data consulting & SI and were launched in 2014.
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Artificial Intelligentsia , a small artificial intelligence firm, is located in Cary, Illinois. The team offers Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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Based in San Francisco, California and Silverstone, England, Edge Tech is a small artificial intelligence company. The team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Process Automation.
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Eden Automation is a Market Research company. Founded in 2021, their team specializes in Market Research and Product Design.
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See all 1 projectsFor two decades, we've witnessed the evolution of digital commerce. Through years of experience, we've learned that successful commerce isn't just about technology – it's about understanding
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See all 1 projectsPixel Magnet Digital Marketing Agency provides website development and SEO optimization services. Reviews highlight their ability to deliver projects on time, achieve significant growth in organic search traffic, and offer competitive pricing. Clients appreciate the value for cost and effective communication through virtual meetings.
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See all 9 projectsNerdHeadz is a versatile technology company specializing in web and app development, particularly with the Bubble platform. Across various projects, they have consistently demonstrated technical expertise, timely delivery, and effective project management, with 100% of reviewed clients appreciating their responsiveness and communication. Clients frequently commend their ability to swiftly implement complex product features while maintaining high quality, making them a reliable development partner.
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Digitalminds.io, a Digital Strategy company, provide Digital Strategy and UX/UI Design. They were established in 2017.
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6PS Group, LLC is a New York, New York-based website development firm. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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List of the Top 15 Machine Learning Consultants
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Rzeszów, 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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$75,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Marlborough, MA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Boca Raton, FL
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999White Plains, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Poznań, Poland
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Atlanta, GA
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Decatur, GA
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Malmö, Sweden
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Francisco, CA
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Reston, VA
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Kharkiv, Ukraine
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$25,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Gurugram, India
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Corte Madera, CA
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Plano, TX
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Marlborough, MA
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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.