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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GEM3S Technologies is a software development firm. In Chennai, India, the company was established in 2009. Their services include Custom Software Development and AR/VR development.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Interactive Technologies Gateway, a software development firm, specialize in Custom Software Development and Web Development. They were launched in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999București, Romania
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Software development company Arnia Software focuses on Custom Software Development and IT staff augmentation. They were established in 2006.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Maceio, Brazil
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Ilhasoft, an artificial intelligence company, is headquartered in Maceio, Brazil. They specialize in Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting and were established in 2012.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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Blockchain company iMentus Technologies offers Blockchain and IT staff augmentation. They are based in Indore, India.
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See all 1 projectsBidayaLab is a senior-only digital studio specializing in AI automation and web engineering for small and mid-sized businesses. We build practical systems that reduce manual work, improve customer
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Advertising company Ad Engagers is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team specializes in Advertising and Artificial Intelligence.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Xoriva AI is a Generative AI company. The team focuses on Generative AI and AI Agents, and the agency is in Denver, Colorado.
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GridShift AI is a business intelligence company. Their team is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. The agency offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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Funavry Technologies is a midsize Islamabad, Pakistan-based AI development company. The team provides Artificial Intelligence and Web Development.
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CodeMaker AI is a Vancouver, Canada-based AI company and Generative AI company. The team provides Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI.
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See all 1 projectsAll4Data specializes in developing customized stock dashboards and conducting demand studies, aimed at improving inventory management and operational efficiency for retail businesses. Feedback from clients highlights the company's dedication, attention to detail, and ability to deliver solutions that meet specific business needs, often exceeding expectations through timely project delivery and effective communication.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dover, DE
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BotGauge AI Inc, an AI Consulting company, is headquartered in Dover, Delaware. The team specializes in AI Consulting and Generative AI.
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Pescara, Italy
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Ready2use srls, an artificial intelligence firm, is located in Pescara, Italy and Roma, Italy. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and IT strategy consulting.
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Established in 1980, Edvenswa Enterprises is a midsize mobile app development company. Their team offers Mobile App Development and Robotics Process Automation.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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In New cairo, Egypt and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Smart Vision is an artificial intelligence company. They offer Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting and were founded in 2007.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249McKinney, TX
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Tymon Global is an AI development company. The agency is located in McKinney, Texas. Their team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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IoT Factory is an IoT development company. The small Kyiv, Ukraine-based team focuses on IoT development and Artificial Intelligence. The agency was launched in 2016.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Kvantum Inc. Is an artificial intelligence company. The team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Marketing Strategy and is based in Plano, Texas and Gurugram, India.
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Big data analytics company The Astral Consulting Group is in Raleigh, North Carolina. They offer BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI and were established in 2020.
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Launched in 1997, Relevantz Technology Services is a large software development firm. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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Product Design company Fx31 Labs is in Millburn, New Jersey and Ahmedabad, India. They focus on Product Design and IT staff augmentation.
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ZAD is a Kouba, Algeria-based AI development company and AI Agents company. Launched in 2022, the team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and AI Agents.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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Remocapp is an artificial intelligence company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Their team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI.
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See all 3 projectsThinkogic provides services in mobile application and website development, offering customized solutions tailored to client needs across logistics, HR management, and e-commerce. Reviewers commend Thinkogic for their robust project management, timely delivery, and strong post-launch support. Clients appreciate their alignment with company values, attention to detail, and customer-centric approach, while suggesting enhancements in documentation and communication for further improvement.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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TMA Innovation is a Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam-based artificial intelligence company. Established in 2017, the team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Kyiv, Ukraine
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SQUAD is an IoT development company. In Kyiv, Ukraine, the team provides IoT development and Artificial Intelligence.
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See all 1 projectsA1AI specializes in providing AI solutions including machine learning, chatbots, and predictive analytics. Clients consistently praised their strong project management, timely delivery, and effective communication. Most notably, A1AI’s tailored solutions and expertise were highlighted, although some suggested that more detailed documentation could enhance their offerings.
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ZysCo is an Irvine, California-based software development firm. They provide Custom Software Development and Web Development and were established in 2007.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Santa Tecla, El Salvador
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Le Website is a mobile app development company founded in 2012. The agency provides Mobile App Development and Web Development, and is small.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Geneva, IL
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Servsoft Technologies, Inc is a Geneva, Illinois-based Robotics Process Automation company. The team specializes in Robotics Process Automation and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Lucid UX is a branding company located in London, England. They specialize in Branding and Mobile & App Marketing and were founded in 1999.
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Zeus Design is a Product Design company founded in 2022. The firm provides Product Design and Engineering, and is small.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Mornington, Australia
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Launched in 2011, ennoblir group is an artificial intelligence company. The team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting and is located in Mornington, Australia and Antony, France.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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Cognitiva is an AI development company. The team offers Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI, and the firm is located in Warszawa, Poland and London, England.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Yerevan, Armenia
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AmBrain is a Yerevan, Armenia-based software development firm. They offer Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Madrid, Spain
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WAAVI STUDIO S.L. Is a Madrid, Spain-based application development firm. They offer Mobile App Development and Web Development and were launched in 2013.
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Bellrock Technology, a software development company, was launched in 2012. The team offers Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Pune, India
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Zerogons India pvt Ltd, an artificial intelligence development company, was launched in 2019. The team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Istanbul, Türkiye
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Yesil Science AI | XR is an Istanbul, Türkiye-based artificial intelligence development company. They focus on Artificial Intelligence and AR/VR development.
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Centelli is an Atlanta, Georgia-based Application Management & Support company. They offer Application Management & Support and Artificial Intelligence and were launched in 2014.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Beograd, Serbia
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TBP Software doo is a small custom software development firm. They focus on Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence and were established in 2009.
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Software development firm Jetpacks! was founded in 2022. The small team offers Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Budapest, Hungary
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AI Consulting company Neuron Solutions offers AI Consulting and Artificial Intelligence. They were launched in 2018.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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Artificial intelligence company Picovoice is based in Vancouver, Canada. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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Launched in 2019, Aviox Technologies is a midsize website development company. Their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Launched in 2021, Smoketrees Digital LLP is a small user experience agency located in Bengaluru, India. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and Architectural Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Indore, India
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Maxcode IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Is an AI firm. They were launched in 2012 and specialize in Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI.
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Groomlead, a small Sales Outsourcing company, is in Sheridan, Wyoming. The team provides Sales Outsourcing and Generative AI.
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MVPfy is a Logo company located in. They specialize in Logo and Artificial Intelligence.
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$25,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Ahmedabad, India
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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 - 9,999San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Kharkiv, 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.