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 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Nice Shoes, a video production agency, was launched in 1996. They focuses on Video Production and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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See all 1 projectsVan Tech Systems LLC specializes in website development and design, providing comprehensive revamping services with an emphasis on user-friendly navigation and multilingual support. Client reviews highlight their professionalism, cost-effectiveness, and excellent project management. The company's ability to deliver a high-quality, easy-to-update WordPress site and their dedication to client communication are consistently praised.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Houston, TX
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See all 1 projectsDesign Ingenious is a web optimization and SEO agency. Despite offering services such as website design overhaul and SEO strategies, the company received overwhelmingly negative feedback from the client's review. The review highlighted issues with communication, work quality, and unmet commitments, resulting in dissatisfaction and financial disputes.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Presence is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2012. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tyler, TX
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Imagist3D is a small Tyler, Texas-based Product Design company. Their services include Product Design and Video Production.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Suite Spot is a Broadcast Video company in New York, New York and Los Angeles, California. The team provides Broadcast Video and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Bloomington, MN
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Founded in 1986, Online Business Systems is a Cybersecurity company. The team specializes in Cybersecurity and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Newark, NJ
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KL Software Technologies is a cloud consulting & SI company. Founded in 2003, the team provides cloud consulting & SI and AR/VR development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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Activica, LLC, a Corporate Training & Coaching company, is in Miami, Florida and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Their services include Corporate Training & Coaching and Video Production.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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Rivers Agile is an Application Testing company. The team provides Application Testing and Mobile App Development and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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Xpress Rendering LLC is an Architectural Design company established in 2012. The team focuses on Architectural Design and Video Production.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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DAS Labs, a small custom software development firm, is located in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The team provides Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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See all 1 projectsRendimension is a Miami-based architectural 3D visualization studio with 12+ years of experience helping real estate developers, architects, and construction firms across the USA sell projects
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lisle, IL
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Pulsestudio is an AR/VR development company. Their team is based in Lisle, Illinois and focuses on AR/VR development and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Glenview, IL
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Get Real XR, a Business Consulting company, was founded in 2020. The team offers Business Consulting and AR/VR development and is in Glenview, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Miamisburg, OH
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Trivialworks Solutions Pvt Ltd is an AI firm. Founded in 2011, their team offers Artificial Intelligence and AR/VR development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Jose, CA
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See all 2 projectsWelcome to MetaAppVerse, your ultimate companion on the journey to the ultimate MetaVerse success. We go beyond being a mobile app development company; we are here as your trusted strategic partner,
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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SiliconMint is a San Francisco, California-based software development firm. Launched in 2012, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Reston, VA
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Panoramic Infotech is a Digital Strategy company. They were founded in 2018 and specialize in Digital Strategy and Custom Software Development.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Vancouver, WA
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Cloud consulting & SI company Salvo Software was launched in 2017. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and IoT development and is in Vancouver, Washington and Guadalajara, Mexico.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Eleven AM, an AR/VR development company, provide AR/VR development and Content Marketing. They were launched in 2013.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Kansas City, MO
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Founded in 2014, illumisoft is a mobile app development company. Their services include Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boulder, CO
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PickNik, an artificial intelligence company, offer Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development. They were established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Culver City, CA
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Wildlife is an AR/VR development company. Their small team of employees is based in Culver City, California. Their team specializes in AR/VR development and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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E.N.D. Entertainment is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2021, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The firm is based in Los Angeles, California.
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Studio, a Product Design company, offer Product Design and Mobile App Development. They were founded in 2019.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Silver Spring, MD
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OSP Labs is an IT staff augmentation company. Located in Los Angeles, California and Arlington, Texas, the firm specializes in IT staff augmentation and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Xsquare Technology specializes in building APIs, with a focus on projects such as Twilio API integration. However, reviews indicate significant issues with project delivery, including failure to meet deadlines, poor communication, and unfulfilled project commitments. Overall, feedback suggests a lack of reliability and professionalism in their project management.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Miami Beach, FL
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In-Between Studio is a small Video Marketing company. Founded in 2021, the team provides Video Marketing and Video Production.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Towson, MD
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CloudVR Apps is an application development firm. They are based in Towson, Maryland. Their team specializes in Mobile App Development and Other Application Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Located in New York, New York, The Apps Pro is a midsize UX agency. The team offers UX/UI Design and Mobile App Development.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Bellevue, WA
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Fresh Consulting is a custom software development firm established in 2007. The midsize team provides Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Arlington Heights, IL
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See all 2 projectsIndigo Image is a professional web development and digital marketing company. While specific details from their reviews are not provided, the omission suggests a lack of accessible feedback, making it challenging to gauge overall satisfaction or identify prevalent themes. Potential clients may need to seek further information to make an informed decision.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Emporia, KS
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Small Staffing company Tecces , is in Emporia, Kansas. The team specializes in Staffing and UX/UI Design.
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Omni Premier Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2008. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Founded in 2011, Occurrent Arts is an AR/VR development company. The team specializes in AR/VR development and Custom Software Development and is located in Brooklyn, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Cybersecurity company Red Echoes Tech was founded in 2016. The team provides Cybersecurity and AR/VR development and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Video production company Argus HD was founded in 2014. The company provides Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Worcester, MA
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Petricore, Inc., a software development firm, was launched in 2015. Headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, the team offers Custom Software Development and Graphic Design.
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$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Dallas, TX
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See all 2 projectsAnblicks is a versatile software development company specializing in web and mobile application development, cloud solutions, and system management. Across reviews, clients consistently praise Anblicks for their adaptability, skilled resource management, and professional communication, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their impressive project delivery and passion for client success. No significant areas for improvement were noted, underscoring their strong client satisfaction.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bend, OR
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Upcraft Media LLC is a small web development firm headquartered in Bend, Oregon. The team provides Web Development and AR/VR development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Holly Springs, NC
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See all 11 projectsNyoka is a software development company specializing in creating customized ERP systems, AI solutions, and mobile applications tailored to industry-specific needs. Across various projects, Nyoka receives consistently positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their project management, timely delivery, and adaptability to client needs. Notably, 65% of reviews emphasize Nyoka's exceptional communication and value for cost, highlighting their professional approach and commitment to client success.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Established in 2005, Meta 3D Studios is a small web design company. Their services include Web Design and Video Production.
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Horizon Productions is a small video production agency based in Durham, North Carolina. Their services include Video Production and AR/VR development.
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Pixel Glume is a website development company. They are located in Darien, Connecticut and have small team. They offer Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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Mobile app development firm X-Byte Enterprise Solutions was launched in 2012. The team focuses on Mobile App Development and Web Development and is based in Ahmedabad, India and Böblingen, Germany.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Founded in 2014, TRIM is a software development company. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Nashville, Tennessee, the team provides Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Santa Cruz, CA
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CodeStringers is a software development firm. They offer Custom Software Development and Web Development and were launched in 2012.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Active Theory is a website development firm founded in 2012. The team offers Web Development and AR/VR development and is located in Los Angeles, California.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irving, TX
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PCS Production Company is a video production agency. The firm is headquartered in Irving, Texas. Their team focuses on Video Production and AR/VR development.
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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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37.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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33.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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.