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 solutions, mobile and web app development, and digital transformation projects. They have consistently received positive reviews, with 100% of clients highlighting their strong communication, technical expertise, and alignment with client values. Clients commend Simform's proactive project management and ability to seamlessly integrate with in-house teams, making them a reliable partner for long-term goals.
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Modern Requirements, a custom software development firm, was founded in 2006. The midsize team provides Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ha Noi, Vietnam
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Sky Solution is a web development firm launched in 2021. The company offers Web Development and E-Commerce Development, and is midsize.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Córdoba, Argentina
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Founded in 2018, UNX Digital is a small AI firm in Córdoba, Argentina. Their team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and IT staff augmentation.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Hanoi, Vietnam
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SINKA.,JSC is a software development company founded in 2019. Their services include Custom Software Development and AR/VR development.
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Artificial intelligence development company Chiron was founded in 2018. The team provides Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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Magen Enterprise Offshore SAL is a Product Design company. They focus on Product Design and UX/UI Design and were launched in 2023. The agency is located in Mount Lebanon, Lebanon.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Palma, Spain
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Pathways digital is a web development company founded in 2023. Their team provides Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Albuquerque, NM
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Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, RS21 is a midsize UX company. The team offers UX/UI Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$75,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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Ambush is an IoT development company. They focus on IoT development and Artificial Intelligence and are located in Austin, Texas and Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Delhi, India
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AI company The Insights is in Delhi, India. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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TJ Labs is a web development firm based in Berlin, Germany. They offer Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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Cloud consulting & SI company Intelequia was launched in 2010. The agency focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity, and is small.
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Founded in 2020, Innovaslab is an AI firm. The team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development.
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Market Research company VYNYL was founded in 2013. Based in Laguna Beach, California, the team offers Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Campinas, Brazil
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Siena Company, an AI firm, was established in 1996. The firm provides Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development, and is midsize.
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Midsize IT managed services and AI firm IntelliSite, is headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina and Ceres, California. Their services include IT managed services and Artificial Intelligence.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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CogniBe is an AI company. Established in 2017, the firm focuses on Artificial Intelligence and IT managed services.
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Addax is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their team is based in Ridgewood, New Jersey. The agency provides CRM consulting and SI and Web Development.
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AIDigitalEngine, a web development firm, was established in 2021. The firm provides Web Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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Houdini-exe is a software development firm. The team provides Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence and is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Easify AI is an artificial intelligence firm. The Budapest, Hungary-based firm was founded in 2023. Their team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI.
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See all 2 projectsBeyondScale is an AI cybersecurity company that helps enterprises deploy AI safely. Our Securetom AI security scanner combines traditional web security (DNS, SSL/TLS, WAF detection) with AI-specific
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Engenuity AI, an artificial intelligence firm, was established in 2020. The team offers Artificial Intelligence and Business Consulting.
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ImmersiveData.AI is an artificial intelligence company. Their small team is in Pune, India and Marietta, Georgia. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Content Moderation Services.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kolkata, India
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See all 1 projectsNetfocusin Technologies offers digital services, focusing on customization and enhancement of systems, with a commitment to high-quality deliverables. Reviews highlight their professionalism, efficient project management, and ability to deliver ahead of schedule. While initial costs may be higher, clients appreciate their excellent communication, adaptability to scope changes, and overall value for cost.
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IKS Dev is a website development company. They are in , and their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Located in Bengaluru, India, SBL AI is a midsize artificial intelligence company and Generative AI company. The team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI.
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Xonixs IT solutions is an IT strategy consulting company. The Hyderabad, India-based team focuses on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Branding agency SeoCraft is based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. They specialize in Branding and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2024.
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ECITech is a small website development firm established in 2024. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Lintel Advisory Group, LLC is a Business Consulting company. The agency is based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Their services include Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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Software development company Remarkable Technology was established in 2015. The midsize team offers Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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AI Consulting company ALMA LLC is based in Merritt Island, Florida. Their services include AI Consulting and Business Consulting.
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Wolf Stack is a web development firm. They are in Multan, Pakistan and Multan, Pakistan. Their team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Founded in 2018, AEQUICENS is an artificial intelligence company. Located in Geneva, Switzerland, the team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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AI Agents company Emly Labs is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Established in 2024, the team provides AI Agents and Generative AI.
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See all 1 projectsBorn in 2021, Phyniks isn't your average product development firm. We partner with you throughout your entire development journey, turning your goals into our shared mission. Like the legendary
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See all 1 projectsAi Applied offers IT expertise in automating processes and developing AI-supported solutions. The company provided a cloud-based workflow automation solution for a micro-loan broker, successfully processing over 200,000 loan applications. Feedback highlights their strong technological expertise and effective project management, while suggesting an increase in team capacity could enhance their services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Chișinău, Moldova
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Launched in 2020, Cortex is a small AI company headquartered in Chișinău, Moldova. Their team offers Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Agua Prieta, Mexico
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See all 1 projectsParadox is a company that provides Nearshoring services and specializes in software development. We work agilely and securely with our clients, applying Nearshoring to optimize processes. Paradox is
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Hilton Software Technologies Private Limited is a small Hyderabad, India-based web development firm. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Auckland, New Zealand
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Nxgen Technology Limited is a custom software development company established in 2024. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development and is in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Sparkix Technologies, a small artificial intelligence company, is based in Gujranwala, Pakistan. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI.
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Boston UX is a custom software development company. They are located in Waltham, Massachusetts and have small team of experts. Their services include Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Amsterdam, Netherlands
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See all 8 projectsWeAreBrain is a versatile technology solutions company offering custom software development, UI/UX design, and digital transformation services. Reviews highlight their strong project management, with 100% of reviewers praising their professionalism and going the extra mile. While minor language barriers were noted, 83% of reviewers commend their effective communication and adaptability, underscoring their role as a trusted partner and advisor.
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See all 2 projectstwRty Software Services provides app and website development services, specializing in creating platforms with features such as real-time tracking, payment integration, and robust admin panels. The overall feedback highlights their innovative approach, commitment to customer satisfaction, timely delivery, and strong company culture, making them a highly recommended choice for development projects.
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See all 1 projectsSciKit Brain Technovative Solutions - Out of Business was a specialized AI and machine learning firm that supported software development using technologies like TensorFlow. Feedback from client reviews was overwhelmingly positive, highlighting their strong technical expertise and effective project management, with 100% praising their communication and innovative solutions. Despite not being a large agency, their services were highly regarded.
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See all 1 projectsWhat is eesel AI? An agent, copilot, or chat bot that can be integrated into many platforms to provide easy and instant answers to any questions. Trusted by over 2000 companies big and small.With
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Artificial intelligence company Calculation Consulting was launched in 2011. The small team provides Artificial Intelligence and Product Design.
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SimMachines is an AI development company. They were founded in 2012, and their services include Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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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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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$75,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Marlborough, MA
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999White Plains, NY
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Poznań, Poland
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Reston, VA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Malmö, Sweden
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Decatur, GA
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Francisco, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clutch features AI firms building data-driven automation and decision-making models twice a year based on a proprietary methodology. The top machine learning companies for Fall 2025 include: