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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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 40 projectsLucid Reality Labs is a leading company specializing in AR/VR Development, particularly in Extended Reality (XR) solutions. Across multiple reviews, 100% of the feedback highlights their exceptional technical expertise, timely project delivery, and effective communication, with over 80% emphasizing their customer-centric approach and innovative solutions in healthcare, education, and entertainment sectors.
$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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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerJacksonville, FL
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Launched in 2019, ToldRight is a Content Marketing company. In Jacksonville, Florida, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake Charles, LA
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IT managed services company Bayou Technologies, LLC is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. They specialize in IT managed services and Cybersecurity and were established in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint Charles, MO
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Corporate Photography company 360 STL Photography is located in Saint Charles, Missouri. Established in 2019, the team specializes in Corporate Photography and Video Production.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Soquel, CA
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Bees2biz is a Product Design company. Their small team of employees is located in Soquel, California and Bogotá, Colombia. Their team offers Product Design and Blockchain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pittsburgh, PA
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Benchmark IT Solutions , an Architectural Design company, is in Pune, India and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their services include Architectural Design and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Waltham, MA
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Photon Bounce is an AR/VR development company founded in 1999. The team specializes in AR/VR development and Mobile App Development and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Irvington, NJ
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See all 35 projectsGo Logo Now is a multi-faceted agency specializing in mobile app development, web design, and digital marketing services. Despite receiving positive feedback from approximately 88% of reviewers, highlighting their professionalism, communication, and adherence to timelines, one notable negative review underscores significant issues, including contract breaches and unmet deliverables, leading to legal action. This illustrates a need for caution and thorough vetting before engagement.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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See all 34 projectsTech Reforms is a web and mobile app development company specializing in e-commerce and website redesigns, often handling migrations to platforms like Magento 2 and Shopify. With an impressive 100% satisfaction rate, reviewers frequently commend their professionalism, attention to detail, and project management capabilities. Notably, 80% of feedback highlights their expertise in e-commerce and seamless project coordination, while no significant areas for improvement were reported.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Kansas City, KS
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Branding firm Sullivan Higdon & Sink is headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas and Wichita, Kansas. They specialize in Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Branding company Stun Creative was established in 2001. The company provides Branding and Graphic Design, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Chipman Design Architecture, an Architectural Design company, is headquartered in New York, New York and Des Plaines, Illinois. The team specializes in Architectural Design and Interior Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Worcester, MA
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Launched in 2005, BlueHive Exhibits is a branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249McLean, VA
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Creative Systems and Consulting is a software development company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Their services include Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Farmington Hills, MI
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LinTech Global is an IT strategy consulting company. The Farmington Hills, Michigan-based firm provides IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Westford, MA
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MedAcuity is a custom software development firm launched in 2007. The company provides Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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CloudIT is a cloud consulting & SI company. Established in 2011, the agency is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Fe, NM
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Software development firm Tartle was founded in 2017. The company specializes in Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI, and is midsize.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Allen, TX
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See all 3 projectsBMyBrand offers website design, development, and social media marketing services. The overall feedback indicates high professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail, with notable project management and timely delivery. Clients appreciate their ability to transform visions into effective, aesthetically pleasing websites and commend their proactive problem-solving approach and excellent communication.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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See all 6 projectsThe Apptitude is a mobile app development company that specializes in designing and building applications for iOS and Android platforms. Overall, 100% of their reviews highlight their strong communication and customer service, with reviewers praising their project management and app development expertise. However, some clients noted a need for improved transparency regarding additional costs.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Irving, TX
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Biorev Studios , a midsize social media marketing company, is in Irving, Texas and New Delhi, India. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Product Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chantilly, VA
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Intelligent Decision Systems is a Market Research company. The team provides Market Research and Product Design and is located in Chantilly, Virginia.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Edina, MN
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Valari Solutions is a small AI Consulting company founded in 2011. Their team offers AI Consulting and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWaldorf, MD
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Teroxlab LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company. The Waldorf, Maryland-based team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999West Palm Beach, FL
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See all 56 projectsCubix is a technology company specializing in AR/VR Development and digital platform solutions. Feedback highlights their expertise in creating complex augmented reality platforms, with 100% of reviewers praising their organizational skills and accommodating nature. Clients trust Cubix for their comprehensive project management and ability to integrate AR functionalities effectively.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Boldr Visualization is a graphic design agency. The Denver, Colorado-based agency was founded in 2017. Their services include Graphic Design and AR/VR development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Assistants Company, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was launched in 2013. The agency provides Back Office Outsourcing and Social Media Marketing.
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$100,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Muskego, WI
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Cream City Digital is a website development company. The team provides Web Development and AR/VR development, and the company is based in Muskego, Wisconsin.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Northbrook, IL
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AR/VR development company Inlusion focuses on AR/VR development and UX/UI Design. They are located in Northbrook, Illinois and Vilnius, Lithuania.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Beaverton, OR
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See all 6 projectsInfistack Technologies PVT LTD is a versatile software development company specializing in custom software solutions, web development, and systems integration. Across various projects, 80% of reviewers highlighted their professionalism, timely delivery, and effective communication. However, 20% noted areas for improvement, including code standards and project management support. Their impressive dedication to client needs and delivering functional software is a recurring theme.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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Swell Interactive, a branding agency, is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Launched in 2017, the team specializes in Branding and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerCranston, RI
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Other Design company DJ Johnson was established in 2005. The small team specializes in Other Design and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Norwalk, CT
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CareAR is an AR/VR development company. Headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, the team focuses on AR/VR development and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSan Diego, CA
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Paul Lewallen Studios is a web development firm. The company is based in San Diego, California. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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AR/VR development company 615io focuses on AR/VR development and UX/UI Design. They were launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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VREXA is an AR/VR development company established in 2019. Their team offers AR/VR development and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Ainabl Technologies is a San Jose, California-based big data analytics company. The team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and AR/VR development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Richmond, TX
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Mobile application development company surjX is based in Lahore, Pakistan and Richmond, Texas. Launched in 2008, the team provides Mobile App Development and Blockchain.
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TechZilla Digital Solutions LLC is a small Humble, Texas-based Blockchain company. Their services include Blockchain and AI Consulting.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerPasadena, CA
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Custom software development company App Indulge LLC was established in 2012. Headquartered in Pasadena, California, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerSan Fernando, CA
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WEBXSYS is a web development company launched in 2012. Their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Glen Allen, VA
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See all 33 projectsNS804 is a mobile app development company specializing in creating custom applications for both iOS and Android platforms. The feedback from their clients indicates a strong reputation for dedication, expertise, and timely delivery, with 90% of the reviews praising their project management and responsiveness. However, one review highlighted concerns about communication and project execution, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas. Overall, NS804 is recognized for their ability to meet client needs, providing tailored solutions and maintaining a collaborative relationship.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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White Lion Interactive is a branding company founded in 1995. The company provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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American Movie Co is a video production company. They provide Video Production and Broadcast Video and were launched in 1996.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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See all 3 projectsOctal Digital is a versatile digital solutions provider specializing in web development, CRM systems, and digital marketing. With approximately 100% positive feedback, clients consistently praise their effective communication, timely project delivery, and ability to tailor solutions to specific business needs. Some clients suggest improving user training and customization options, though overall satisfaction remains high.
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Airlift is a branding firm. They specialize in Branding and Graphic Design and were founded in 2014.
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Jetstream Software, Inc., a software development company, provides Custom Software Development and AR/VR development. The agency is located in Kirkland, Washington.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Reading, PA
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Design Revolution Studios is an AR/VR development company. Their small team is located in Reading, Pennsylvania. Their services include AR/VR development and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Buffalo, NY
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StudioLabs is a custom software development firm. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Advertising and is located in Buffalo, New York.
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Technique Solutions, an Application Management & Support company, was launched in 2005. The firm specializes in Application Management & Support and IT managed services, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Huntsville, AL
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Launched in 1996, Maximum Technology Corporation is a small Huntsville, Alabama-based big data analytics company. Their team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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List of the Top 15 United States AR & VR Developers
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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39.2/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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34.1/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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36/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Salt Lake City, UT
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38.1/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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37.6/40.017.8/20 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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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34.5/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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33.6/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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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33.8/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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29.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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36/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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
10% AR/VR Development90% 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.