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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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+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 3 projectsOnectus Technologies is a versatile software development company specializing in custom software solutions, eCommerce development, and feature-rich module integration. With a 67% positive review rate, they are commended for their professionalism, innovative approach, and ability to meet client expectations. However, some feedback suggests improvement in delivery speed could enhance their overall effectiveness.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Orlando, FL
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Launched in 2001, CM Labs Simulations Inc. Is an AR/VR development company. Their services include AR/VR development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Bethpage, NY
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CodeFruits LLC is an user experience agency in Bethpage, New York and Chandigarh, India. The team provides UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Imperial Beach, CA
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Small video production agency 3dar, is based in Imperial Beach, California and Buenos Aires, Argentina. The team focuses on Video Production and AR/VR development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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See all 12 projectsAlternova, Inc. specializes in AR/VR Development, providing services such as virtual reality software development and XR integration. Client reviews highlight their adaptability, timely project delivery, and strong communication. While they sometimes require additional learning for specific tools, 100% of reviewers commend their responsiveness and commitment to delivering quality results.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Pod Design, an AR/VR development company, is in Boston, Massachusetts. They specialize in AR/VR development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodbridge, VA
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Ohsome is an Event Marketing company in Woodbridge, Virginia. The team focuses on Event Marketing and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Edgedna, a small software development company, is based in New York, New York. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Forest Hill, MD
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Veri Creative , an AR/VR development company, was launched in 2011. The agency focuses on AR/VR development and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McKinney, TX
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Advertising company Bamboo Grove Creative was launched in 2012. The team offers Advertising and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Sionis, a Business Consulting company, is in Nashville, Tennessee. They offer Business Consulting and Product Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Fulda Studios is a video production company launched in 2020. The firm specializes in Video Production and Graphic Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntsville, AL
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Brainwaive is a Cybersecurity company. The Huntsville, Alabama-based firm was founded in 2014. Their team provides Cybersecurity and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newtown, CT
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Stellar Solvers LLC, an UX design agency, was founded in 2014. They specializes in UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, OmniVoid is a small software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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PIXELS Multimedia is a video production company founded in 1992. The team offers Video Production and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Located in Houston, Texas, Arktek Studio is a video production company. Founded in 2014, the team specializes in Video Production and Product Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Founded in 1998, DG Grafix is a video production company. The team provides Video Production and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Athens, AL
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Simperative Technologies is a software development firm. They offer Custom Software Development and AR/VR development and were launched in 2006. The agency is located in Athens, Alabama.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Palo Alto, CA
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Smart IT Concepts is a custom software development company. The Palo Alto, California-based firm was established in 2009. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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AztecaNet Inc. Is a software development firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. They focus on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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Langr Software Solutions, Inc. Is a software development company. They offer Custom Software Development and Web Development and were founded in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Fatbird is a branding company. The small Richmond, Virginia-based team focuses on Branding and Public Relations. The agency was established in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Laconia, NH
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Studio 65 is a small Laconia, New Hampshire-based video production company. Their services include Video Production and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Surfside, FL
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Founded in 2023, REBITI is an AR/VR development company. The small team focuses on AR/VR development and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leesburg, VA
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Established in 2006, Authentic Testing Corp. Is an Application Testing company. The team specializes in Application Testing and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Seena AI is an AI Consulting company. They are located in Los Angeles, California, and their services include AI Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Established in 2004, MaxWave3D is an Architectural Design company. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the team offers Architectural Design and Product Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Moxelle Inc. Is an app development firm. Established in 2016, their team offers Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Alpha Hive AI is a custom software development firm. They are in Billericay, England and Austin, Texas and have small team. They specialize in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cumming, GA
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Shabodi, an AR/VR development company, was launched in 2020. The small team offers AR/VR development and Blockchain.
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Zeb is a large big data company based in Bear, Delaware and Mississauga, Canada. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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Founded in 2006, Brave New World is a graphic design company. Their team offers Graphic Design and UX/UI Design.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Miami Beach, FL
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See all 3 projectsImagine Apps is a versatile technology company specializing in web and mobile app development, ERP integration, and digital advertising. The company receives predominantly positive feedback for its professional approach, innovative project management, and market awareness, with approximately 80% of reviewers highlighting their empathetic and committed team. An area for improvement noted by some reviewers is time estimation and marketing efficiency.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9South Pasadena, CA
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See all 1 projectsStudio Farout Inc. offers custom software development and launch strategy services. Reviews highlight their high responsiveness, timely delivery, excellent value for cost, and cultural fit. Clients have noted measurable successes, including investment and initial launch sign-ups, reflecting strong project management and communication.
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SMACAR Solutions, Inc is a small AR/VR development company. They offer AR/VR development and IoT development and were launched in 2016.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Laguna Beach, CA
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Black Core SP.Zo.o.S.k is a small Gdynia, Poland-based big data analytics company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Digital Strategy.
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Ikon XR LLC is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia and offers Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Marketing Moves is a branding company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2016, the team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Pingle Studio is a mobile app development firm established in 2007. Their services include Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Code Hoard Pvt. Ltd. Is a mobile app development company. Founded in 2018, their team specializes in Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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Knowtified is a small AR/VR development company headquartered in Middletown, Delaware and EU, Hungary. The team provides AR/VR development and Artificial Intelligence.
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Small Content Marketing company Augmental, is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wilmington, DE
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In Wilmington, Delaware, Vinz Global is a midsize ERP consulting and SI company. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and Robotics Process Automation.
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Digital Strategy company Cumberland Communications provides Digital Strategy and Web Design. They were established in 2011.
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Founded in 2023, Strategic Innovation Plus is a Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and AR/VR development.
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Global Medical Communications GMC, a branding company, was established in 2017. The team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying and is in Decatur, Georgia.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Hallandale Beach, FL
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Argon Tech is a custom software development company. Located in Hallandale Beach, Florida and Lahore, Pakistan, the agency provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Celerative is an user experience design agency. They were launched in 2015, and their services include UX/UI Design and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Miramar, FL
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Launched in 2014, G-SOURCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC is a midsize AR/VR development company in Miramar, Florida and Pune, India. Their team specializes in AR/VR development and Graphic Design.
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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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35.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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35.1/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Amityville, NY
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33.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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37.2/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Nashua, NH
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36.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36.7/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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33.8/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36.2/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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35.5/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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
20% AR/VR Development80% Other
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.