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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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Orlando, FLServices provided
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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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See all 1 projectsAt ARG Software, we transform complex technical challenges into resilient, high-performing digital products. As an architecture-first development boutique based in Portugal, we go beyond simply
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Lewis Center, OH
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See all 1 projectsKryptobees is a company purportedly offering blockchain-related services, including trading bots. However, the reviews indicate a unanimous negative perception, with 100% of reviewers describing experiences of fraud and unmet expectations. Clients report financial loss and deceit, emphasizing a consistent theme of unethical business practices.
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Adnet Global is a video production agency. The midsize London, England-based team offers Video Production and Product Design. The company was founded in 1995.
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Spotline Inc is an IT managed services company. The San Jose, California-based agency was launched in 2005. Their services include IT managed services and ECM consulting and SI.
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Vispera is a midsize artificial intelligence company located in 34330 , Türkiye and Franklin Park, Illinois. The team provides Artificial Intelligence and Data Annotation Services.
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AI development company 5th Web Development focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain. They are located in.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Newtown Square, PA
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Sciotex is an AI development company. Their small team is located in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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Enterteq, an IT strategy consulting and AI development company, was launched in 2019. The team provides IT strategy consulting and Artificial Intelligence and is based in București, Romania.
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Trade AI is a Digital Strategy company. Based in New York, New York, the firm specializes in Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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Vavetek AI is an artificial intelligence development company. They are in Singapore and have small team of experts. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Commercial Property Management.
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OzaIntel LLC is a big data analytics company founded in 2022. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI and is based in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49West Jordan, UT
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Ensign Street is an artificial intelligence development company. Based in West Jordan, Utah, the firm provides Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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Automazai is an artificial intelligence company. The dhaka, Bangladesh-based firm was established in 2023. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Pune, India
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Vikasietum Tecknology, a cloud consulting & SI company, was founded in 2019. Headquartered in Pune, India and Plano, Texas, the team offers cloud consulting & SI and IT staff augmentation.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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DecisionIQ, Inc. Is an AI firm. They provide Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development and are based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Launched in 2012, OfficeLabs Ltd is a Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and IT strategy consulting and is located in Exeter, England.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249București, Romania
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Stone Soup Tech Solutions, LLC is a Griffin, Georgia-based software development company. The team provides Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Chennai, India
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Ruah Tech Sloutions is an AI firm. Founded in 2015, their team provides Artificial Intelligence and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Noida, India
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Globtier Infotech Limited is a midsize Application Management & Support company established in 2012. Their services include Application Management & Support and IT strategy consulting.
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Statistique is a small AI company and Direct Marketing company launched in 2024. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Direct Marketing.
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Launched in 2006, Think Future Technologies is an Application Testing company. Their team offers Application Testing and Artificial Intelligence.
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See all 1 projectsQSolutionz Philippines offers customized software development, website creation, and artificial intelligence services. Reviews highlight their effective and professional approach, timely delivery, and smooth project management. Clients appreciate their good value for cost and the ease of coordination throughout the project.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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Founded in 2018, PieCyfer is a Generative AI company. The team specializes in Generative AI and IT staff augmentation.
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Forward Velocity is a custom software development company. Founded in 2023, their team specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Le Marais Advisory (LMA) is a small AI Consulting company headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Their services include AI Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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Bitskout is an artificial intelligence development company. They are headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, and their services include Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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DECE Software, an AI firm, was founded in 2015. Headquartered in Ankara, Türkiye, the team provides Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, Canada
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See all 2 projectsGoodPegg specializes in developing mobile applications and websites, offering robust solutions such as responsive design, integrated payment gateways, and comprehensive functionality tailored to clients' needs. Across reviews, clients commend GoodPegg for its timely deliveries, outstanding project management, and alignment with client values, highlighting its professionalism and commitment to quality and excellence.
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See all 1 projectsAppSage provides comprehensive web development services, including front-end and back-end website solutions, as well as app development. Overall feedback highlights their prompt responsiveness, timely delivery, and good value for cost. Clients appreciate AppSage for driving increased website traffic and customer engagement, praising their ability to quickly address issues.
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Headquartered in , Synopsys is a small big data analytics company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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Oz Forensics is a Cybersecurity company. Their small team is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and offers Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. The company was launched in 2017.
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$25,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Quincy, MA
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SFL Scientific, an AI development company, specializes in Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI. The agency is located in Quincy, Massachusetts.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Medellin, Colombia
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See all 1 projectsSOLUTECIA S.A.S offers tailored administrative and IT solutions, focusing on information security and efficient process management. The reviews emphasize their excellent customer service, detailed customization to client needs, and robust data protection measures. Clients highlight their efficient project management and value alignment, underscoring SOLUTECIA S.A.S's dedication to trust, service, and effectiveness over their decade-long partnership.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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Kite Metric is an application development company. They specialize in Mobile App Development and Artificial Intelligence and were established in 2012.
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Founded in 2018, ProsperSpark is a small Elkhorn, Nebraska-based business intelligence company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Low/No Code Development.
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Applor Solutions is an UX agency. The Taxila, Pakistan-based firm was launched in 2021. Their services include UX/UI Design and Web Development.
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User experience agency Unqode - UX UI Design Agency was founded in 2018. In Faridabad, India and Bengaluru, India, the team specializes in UX/UI Design and Branding.
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Established in 2015, Quantum Data Science Inc. Is a small business intelligence company in Toronto, Canada. Their team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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Data Mettle is a small AI firm headquartered in London, England and North Fremantle, Australia. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development.
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Launched in 2004, Aviture is a midsize Omaha, Nebraska-based software development firm. Their services include Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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ERP consulting and SI company Folio3 Agtech was established in 2005. The agency specializes in ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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Accessibility partners is an IT strategy consulting company based in Toronto, Canada. They specialize in IT strategy consulting and IT managed services and were established in 2014.
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Idexcel is a web development company. The company is located in Herndon, Virginia. Their team specializes in Web Development and Application Testing.
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Enterra Solutions, LLC is a Langhorne, Pennsylvania-based artificial intelligence development company. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development.
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SIROC Labs Ltd. Is a small Pafos, Cyprus-based artificial intelligence company. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and UX/UI Design.
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Midsize artificial intelligence company Arpex - Advanced Applications, is based in München, Germany. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and IT staff augmentation.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Pleasanton, CA
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BayRock labs is an IT strategy consulting company. They offer IT strategy consulting and Web Development and were launched in 2017.
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ARK Infotech is a data analytics company. Located in Karur, India, the team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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Autolab Technologies Pvt.Ltd. Is a Product Design company. Located in Lalitpur, Nepal and Kathmandu, Nepal, their team offers Product Design and IT managed services.
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List of the Top 15 Machine Learning Consultants
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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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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Decatur, GA
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Kharkiv, Ukraine
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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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.