Top VR Companies & AR Companies in the United States
Virtual and augmented reality have moved past the hype cycle and into specific, measurable use cases — industrial training, medical simulation, retail visualization, location-based entertainment, and increasingly, AI-assisted spatial computing on Vision Pro, Quest, and emerging platforms.
The strongest U.S. VR and AR development companies combine three things: production-quality 3D and Unity/Unreal engineering chops, hardware-platform fluency across Meta Quest, Apple Vision Pro, HoloLens, and WebXR, and the design discipline to build experiences that work for users beyond the first ten minutes. Clutch helps you compare top U.S. immersive tech developers through verified client reviews, portfolios, and pricing data. Filter by platform, industry, and scope, and explore related directories:
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$75,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 40 projectsKinemeric is an AR/VR Development company noted for its expertise in creating simulation-based training programs and immersive VR experiences across various industries. Feedback highlights their project management skills and creativity, with 90% of reviews expressing satisfaction with communication and timely delivery. Approximately 80% of clients mention their ability to align services with budget constraints while over-delivering on needs.
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 41 projectsLucid Reality Labs is an esteemed AR/VR Development company specializing in creating immersive and interactive experiences across various industries. Their expertise in Augmented and Virtual Reality Development has earned them consistently high praise, with approximately 90% of reviews highlighting their technical competence, creativity, and timely project delivery. Clients particularly commend their ability to blend storytelling with technology and their impressive project management and customer-centric approach.
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 15 projectsTreeview is a specialized AR/VR development company known for its expertise in creating complex XR applications and immersive experiences using Unity. With an impressive 100% positive feedback across reviews, clients consistently praise Treeview's robust project management, responsiveness, and technical skill. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlight their ability to deliver projects on time and exceed expectations, emphasizing their flexibility and proactive approach.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Culver City, CA
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Established in 2016, Afternow is a small AR/VR development company. Their services include AR/VR development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Britelite is a software development company established in 2013. Their team offers Custom Software Development and AR/VR development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Transparent House is a small Product Design company established in 2004. Their team specializes in Product Design and AR/VR development.
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Founded in 2016, Hangar Technology is an IoT development company. Their team specializes in IoT development and Custom Software Development.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Aventura, FL
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Jasoren LLC is an AI development company. Established in 2008, the agency is based in Aventura, Florida. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Salt Lake City, UT
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Impatient Cow Productions is a video production company. Their team is in Salt Lake City, Utah and specializes in Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Invision Studio, Inc. Is a small Corporate Photography company based in Irvine, California. The team provides Corporate Photography and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Architectural Design company Augment SAS was founded in 2011. In Paris, France and Orlando, Florida, the team provides Architectural Design and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bethesda, MD
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Established in 2010, Navteca is a small AI development company based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their team provides Artificial Intelligence and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Estero, FL
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Custom software development firm Surround Technologies was founded in 1997. In Estero, Florida, the team offers Custom Software Development and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Sphere Technology Holdings, Inc. Is an user experience agency established in 2016. Their team provides UX/UI Design and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Launched in 2010, VISION Production Group is a small video production agency. Their team offers Video Production and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Monica, CA
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RED Creative Agency is an Advertising company. They were founded in 1999 and offer Advertising and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Mount Laurel Township, NJ
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3 HTi is a Product Design company. They specialize in Product Design and AR/VR development and were launched in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Richardson, TX
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Brazen Animation is a video production company. Established in 2014, the team specializes in Video Production and AR/VR development. The company is in Richardson, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Ultranauts Inc is a midsize business intelligence company established in 2013. Their team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dover, DE
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Midsize web development company BUYTE, is in Dover, Delaware. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cheyenne, WY
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Located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, StepTech® is a software development firm. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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See all 2 projectsPerseus Studio specializes in AR/VR Development, offering services in Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality Development and AR/VR App Development. Their clients appreciate their ability to deliver high-quality VR projects, such as VR shooter games and VR exhibition hall applications, on time and within budget. Reviews highlight their effective project management and seamless integration into client teams, though there is a suggestion for faster bug resolution.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Manassas, VA
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See all 6 projectsSynergetica is a versatile development company specializing in web and mobile app development, data discovery modules, and comprehensive digital solutions. With 100% of reviewers highlighting their creativity, responsiveness, and professional integrity, Synergetica consistently meets or exceeds project timelines while fostering transparent and communicative partnerships, making them an impressive partner in technology development.
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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See all 2 projectsHvantage Technologies Inc is a technology solutions provider specializing in enhancing e-commerce platforms and developing business intelligence environments. Feedback highlights their strong technical expertise, agile project management, and innovative approach, with approximately 90% of reviewers praising their ability to deliver complex solutions. However, around 10% suggest room for improvement in design work. Overall, clients commend their responsiveness and adaptability to client needs.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Lewes, DE
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See all 1 projectsXR Labs specializes in AR/VR Development, focusing on creating immersive Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality training solutions. Reviews indicate high satisfaction with their innovative approach, creative team, and effective project management, despite extended timelines due to extensive project scopes. They are noted for delivering tremendous project outputs and offering excellent value for cost.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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SHIIFT Training is an AR/VR development company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Houston, Texas and London, England. Their team offers AR/VR development and Video Production.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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Organic is a Product Design company established in 1993. Their team focuses on Product Design and AR/VR development.
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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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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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See all 1 projectsGenerous.studio is a creative agency specializing in website development and animation content to simplify complex technical concepts. Their clients report a 100% satisfaction rate, highlighting their exceptional project management and talent in visual content creation. Clients appreciate their ability to enhance digital presence and engagement effectively.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Event Marketing company Durable Goods was founded in 2011. The team specializes in Event Marketing and AR/VR development and is in Los Angeles, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Gasket Studios is a small AR/VR development company established in 2006. Their services include AR/VR development and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Veamee is an Event Marketing company founded in 2016. The agency offers Event Marketing and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Horeb, WI
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Mad Marker Studios, an Advertising company, was launched in 2017. The agency specializes in Advertising and AR/VR development, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winston-Salem, NC
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Out Of Our Minds Animation Studios is a video production company. The Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based team specializes in Video Production and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Green Bay, WI
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LAUNCH Photography, Film and Video, a video production agency, specializes in Video Production and AR/VR development. The agency is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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XALTER Studios is a Product Design company launched in 1999. The firm focuses on Product Design and Video Production.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49St. Augustine, FL
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See all 19 projectsBlu Edge marketing agency is a versatile digital marketing firm specializing in branding, social media management, content creation, and web development. The agency is praised for its professionalism, flexibility, and responsiveness, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their proactive communication and adaptability. Clients appreciate their creative approach and ability to deliver results within budget and on time. Overall, 100% of the reviews are positive, emphasizing their strong project management skills and strategic alignment with client goals.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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Northern Light Productions is a graphic design company established in 1982. The team offers Graphic Design and Video Production and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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Creative Science, an AR/VR development company, was launched in 2013. The team specializes in AR/VR development and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cockeysville, MD
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JMT Architecture is a small Architectural Design company. They focus on Architectural Design and AR/VR development and were established in 1981.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Provo, UT
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VSpatial is a small AR/VR development company based in Provo, Utah. Their services include AR/VR development and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Ethos Media Lab is an AI company. In Rancho Cucamonga, California, their small team provides Artificial Intelligence and AR/VR development. The agency was founded in 2016.
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The Halsey Group, LLC is an AR/VR development company headquartered in Richardson, Texas. The team offers AR/VR development and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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AR/VR development company Video Resources Inc is located in Santa Ana, California. They specialize in AR/VR development and Event Marketing and were established in 1979.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Malvern, PA
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Tipping Point Media is a branding agency. In Malvern, Pennsylvania, their small team offers Branding and Digital Strategy. The agency was founded in 2003.
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Headquartered in West Hollywood, California and New York, New York, Neon Roots is a small Product Design company. Their services include Product Design and Web Development.
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Superba AR - Augmented Reality & AI is an app development firm. Founded in 2017, the firm focuses on Mobile App Development and AR/VR development.
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Aim Consultants LLC is an Architectural Design company. Their small team is located in New York, New York. Their team offers Architectural Design and Product Design.
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Outhouse is an Architectural Design company. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the agency provides Architectural Design and Product Design.
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Iso-form LLC. Is a small AR/VR development company launched in 2009. Their services include AR/VR development and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hollywood, FL
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AR/VR development company Virtual Bird LLC provides AR/VR development and UX/UI Design. They are headquartered in Hollywood, Florida and Bogota, Colombia.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bellevue, WA
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Indigo Slate is a branding firm. The Bellevue, Washington-based company focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Palo Alto, CA
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Artificial intelligence firm Hackerbay Germany offers Artificial Intelligence and cloud consulting & SI. They are based in Berlin, Germany and Palo Alto, California.
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List of the Top 15 United States AR & VR Developers
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Newport Beach, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Francisco, CA
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38.3/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$75,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Amityville, NY
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Salt Lake City, UT
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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32.9/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Houston, TX
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Nashua, NH
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49North Royalton, OH
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32.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Brooklyn NY, NY
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31.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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34.1/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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30.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calabasas, CA
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36.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ada, MI
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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30/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Alpharetta, GA
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30/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Spokane, WA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Durham, NC
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33.3/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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34.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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U.S. VR/AR Development FAQs
A full-scope VR or AR engagement typically covers:
- Concept and UX design – experience design specific to spatial interfaces, comfort considerations, interaction patterns
- 3D asset production – modeling, texturing, rigging, and animation, either in-house or coordinated with partners
- Engine development – Unity, Unreal, or proprietary engine work for the experience itself
- Platform integration – Meta Quest SDK, Apple Vision Pro/visionOS, HoloLens, Magic Leap, WebXR, mobile AR
- Hardware integration – controllers, hand tracking, eye tracking, haptics, sensors
- Deployment and ongoing support – app store submission, enterprise deployment, content updates
Many firms specialize narrowly — a Vision Pro–native shop is a different animal than a Quest enterprise training shop or a WebAR retail visualization firm. Match firm specialization to your platform target.
- VR/virtual reality — fully immersive, headset replaces real-world view (Quest, PSVR, PC VR)
- AR/augmented reality — digital content overlaid on the real world, typically on mobile devices (Snapchat lenses, IKEA Place, Pokémon GO)
- MR/mixed reality — digital content interacts with real-world geometry — closer to AR but with spatial awareness (HoloLens, Vision Pro passthrough mode, Quest 3 mixed reality)
- XR/extended reality — umbrella term for all of the above
The lines blur as headsets add passthrough cameras and mobile devices add depth sensing. What matters for scoping is which platform the experience needs to run on, since that determines engine, SDK, and design approach.
Based on Clutch pricing data, pricing for VR/AR projects in the U.S. go for:
- Hourly rates: typically $100 – $ 200 per hour for development; $150 – $300+ for senior engineers and technical art directors
- Prototype or proof-of-concept: typically $25,000 – $75,000
- Production-quality short experience: $75,000 – $250,000
- Full enterprise application or multi-platform release: $250,000 – $1M+
- Ongoing live-service or training content updates: typically $10,000 – $50,000 per month
Hardware costs (devices for testing, deployment kits) sit on top and can add up quickly for enterprise rollouts. Confirm scope of platform support — adding Vision Pro to a Quest project is not a simple port.
Filter your options on platform fluency, shipped portfolio, and the production discipline to maintain performance budgets:
- Platform fluency means real depth in the SDKs and design conventions of your target hardware — Vision Pro UX is genuinely different from Quest UX.
- Shipped portfolio means experiences in the market that you can actually try, not just sizzle reels.
- Production discipline matters because VR/AR is unforgiving on performance — if the headset drops below 90fps, users get sick. Ask how the firm handles performance budgets, profiling, and optimization throughout development, not just at the end.
Also ask: who's the technical lead, what platforms have they personally shipped on, and how does the firm handle the inevitable platform SDK updates (Vision Pro especially is moving fast).
- No shipped, currently-available experiences in the relevant platform store. Pitches and unreleased demos don't prove they can ship.
- Sizzle reels with no playable demos. Anyone can make a video; not everyone can make a 90fps experience that works on real hardware.
- No performance discussion on pitch. If the firm doesn't bring up frame rates, draw call budgets, or thermal throttling, they haven't shipped enough to know it matters.
- Tool-led pitches that ignore your use case. "We use Unreal" isn't a strategy. The platform target should drive the engine choice, not vice versa.
- No ongoing support plan. SDKs update, OS versions change, hardware revs ship. A firm that disappears at launch leaves you with an experience that breaks within 6 months.
Be objective. Don’t let exciting promises or fees sway your decision. Make sure you identify, address, and avoid these red flags as early as possible.