Top AR & VR Development Companies in USA

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 21, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 671 AR & VR Development Companies in USA as of September 2026. The top-ranked firm is Treeview (0.0 stars, 0 verified reviews, $100 - $149/hr, founded 2016, NYC). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $25, median client rating is 4.9, and 31% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted AR & VR Development Companies in USA below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

Are you searching for the top AR & VR app development companies in the USA? Competent AR developers in the USA help businesses achieve significant internal efficiency gains, enabling them to operate more effectively and recruit more effectively. Hence, hiring such developers to offer consolidated solutions for all your requirements is essential to ensure a complete digital transformation. Goodfirms has compiled a list of virtual reality companies in the USA, utilizing its market intelligence to help you find a reliable technology partner. Use this list to find the top VR developers in the USA and hire your best business match today.

Goodfirms has verified 671 AR & VR Development Companies in USA - part of 2,431+ Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality Companies, each passing Goodfirms' 4-step verification process (background check, client interviews, portfolio audit, ongoing quality review). Listings marked "Sponsored" are agencies that pay for premium placement - sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content.

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  • SmartShape's story begins in 1989, when student and early career practitioner of industrial design Mike Maczuzak took a leap from working at a prominent design firm to starting his own. Led by Mike, and supported by a few trusted peers at the start, SmartShape Design became a place where passion for innovation and creating beautiful, ... read SmartShape reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1989
    Cleveland, United States
  • WorldViz is the industry leader in turnkey interactive 3D visualization and simulation solutions for Fortune 500 industry and government clients, including NASA, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Toyota, Nissan, Siemens, Procter & Gamble, Disney, Turner Construction, NIH National Institutes of Health, Stanford University, and MIT. Applications of WorldViz solutions include Product & Design Visualization, Safety & Industrial ... read WorldViz reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2002
    Santa Barbara, United States
  • IrisVR is the leading software for immersive design review and collaboration. It is used by BIM and VDC teams, design firms, and engineers who coordinate 3D models and implement design and construction processes. Because IrisVR integrates with Revit, Rhino, Navisworks, SketchUp, and other 3D tools out of the box, you can instantly create an immersive ... read IrisVR reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    NYC, United States
  • We work with the latest in 3D roomscale technology such as Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, as well as 8k 360 videos. Look On Media is the sum of two parts – education and entertainment. For many people, these things are mutually exclusive, which they believe can be fixed with the right application of technology ... read Look On Media reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2015
    Baltimore, United States
  • We aim to inspire wonder and creativity in the world by creating world-class AR/VR content for our products, partners, and clients. Baltimore-based with more than 20 years experience.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Baltimore, United States
  • Theorem provides products for engineering and manufacturing companies to improve their design, engineering, data exchange, and manufacturing processes by utilizing their CAD and PLM assets in innovative Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality experiences, 3D Documents and 3D Data Translation solutions.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1990
    Troy, United States
  • MEDIUM Labs is an innovative virtual reality VR/XR film production studio in downtown Boulder, Colorado. MEDIUM Labs combine live action, VFX, and VR into custom advertising, holograms, VR/AR apps and unique experiences for forward thinking global brands.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2015
    Boulder, United States
  • VIRTUAL REALITY PROFESSIONALS VR Visage, based in Denver, Colorado, is a virtual reality company specializing in bringing virtual reality technology to businesses to help grow their bottom line, as well as an event company that will bring virtual reality technology and custom software development to conferences, trade shows, parties, events, and much much more. We ... read VR Visage reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2016
    Denver, United States
  • Intervoke is a full-service digital education studio specializing in custom interactive app development. We take complex narratives and procedures and create clear and concise immersive educational platforms, patient education software, MoA/MoD 3D animation videos, and exhibits for universities, pharma & medical device companies and tech museums.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Denver, United States
  • Founded in 2014 with the goal of expanding the potential of immersive storytelling, Within creates, acquires, and distributes premium AR & VR experiences across web, mobile, console and headsets including Oculus Quest/Rift/Go, Samsung Gear VR, HTC Vive, Sony Playstation®VR, Google Daydream, and Xiaomi MiVR. With their deep expertise in multi-media narrative, Within creates tools, formats ... read Within reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2014
    Culver City, United States
  • Reality Garage is located in Boulder Colorado. Our goal is to create and promote VR experiences (including virtual/augmented/mixed reality) to make the real world better. We believe that VR is a powerful new communication medium, and our goal is to leverage this power to make the real world a better place. As such, the VR ... read Reality Garage reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2017
    Boulder, United States
  • MN's 1st Virtual Reality Arcade serving St. Paul, Minneapolis, and the surrounding Twin Cities Area. We offer a newly renovated space where you can experience a captivating, immersive environment of your choice using the best VR equipment available. Book a private party (bachelor/ette parties, birthday parties, office parties, holiday parties, everyday gathering etc.) or event ... read Voxel reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2016
    Minneapolis, United States
  • An award-winning consultancy that uses cutting-edge technology to create truly remarkable experiences. We develop custom 360° VR, AR, MR and 2D productions. Other services range from live streaming and simultaneous VR playback to producing documentaries and creating social media content. We also handle experiential marketing events and provide brand content activation services. In short, we’re ... read Laduma reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Salt Lake City, United States
  • Bowen studios is an architectural rendering and 3d digital illustration firm. We specialize in photo-realistic computer generated renderings and animations of interiors and exteriors of all types of architecture, as well as all other types of 3d digital illustration and animation. We are located in downtown Salt Lake City. With over 13 years in business ... read Bowen Studios reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2002
    Salt Lake City, United States
  • At Plow, we create software, develop apps, and dream up interactive experiences. If it’s digital, we do it. We create installations, websites, augmented and virtual reality. We go beyond the traditional, tapping into our passion for immersive technologies to elevate products, services and brands in unexpected ways. Our friendly team of tech magicians is practiced ... read Plow reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2007
    Indianapolis, United States
  • Arch Virtual develops virtual reality applications and tools for business and education. We have a highly experienced team, and a very efficient workflow for creating VR applications. The company’s founders, Jon and Kandy Brouchoud, come from a background in architecture, where they started using realtime engines to help their clients visualize design ideas. They soon ... read Arch Virtual reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2014
    Oregon City, United States
  • Smashing Boxes lives and builds at the intersection of business value and technology. While striving to bring innovative ideas to life, we help companies grow and evolve by intrinsically linking our success to our client’s success. We are disrupting multiple industries through our transformative services, innovative IP and spin-off incubation. Designing & Developing for Web, ... read Smashing Boxes reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2010
    New Orleans, United States
  • Collaboration is messy. It’s the result of a special alchemy involving humility, thoughtful communication, and open minds. It’s the combination of multiple perspectives, experiences, and ideas, into a single, evolving conversation. We believe in the power of technology to optimize collaboration, to bring people together from anywhere, and to help us express our ideas in ... read The Wild reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2016
    Portland, United States
  • Hinge is an integrated creative production studio and digital agency in Portland, Oregon. We specialize in dynamic visuals for broadcast, film, out-of-home, digital, print and VR/AR. Our work spans from strategy and concept development through live action production, animation and post-production visual effects. Our team of passionate and experienced storytellers is dedicated to bringing your ... read Hinge reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2009
    Portland, United States
  • Ocutrx's vision is to create impactful, disruptive, revolutionary Augmented Reality Platform & Ecosystem. With corporate headquarters in the OC at Irvine, California, and a research and R&D lab in the Midwest, located in Oklahoma, Ocutrx is a new breed of smart-up AR manufacturing company focusing on the lightest weight headset with the largest field-of-vision in ... read Ocutrx Vision Technologies reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2015
    Tulsa, United States
  • VRT-U (pronounced "virtue") is specialized in Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and 360° video technologies for the best immersive and transformative learning experiences. Our approach is to design and integrate creative visual arts and innovative products and bring cost-effective learning solutions to the target market. We develop VR content custom-made for specific learning needs in an ... read VRT-U reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2017
    Mclean, United States
  • The solution we're building supplants surgical microscopes, navigation systems, loupes, and screens, etc. Replacing surgical microscopes alone wouldn’t be a compelling enough goal for us though. Our greater vision is to move medicine out of the past and into a future that fully leverages not only existing technologies, like AR/VR, but one where medical innovation ... read Proprio reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2016
    Seattle, United States
  • Over the past 50 years, the introduction of new imaging technologies has ushered in the era of personalized medicine. Although CT & MRI were first introduced in the 1970s, it is only in 2019 that we are now able to unlock the full potential of data stored inside each scan. Through its immersive VR platform, ... read ImmersiveTouch reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2005
    Chicago, United States
  • Co-founders Adam Sachs and Sammy Khalifa met at MIT as undergrads and began developing and refining the company’s technology. They launched the company in 2014, along with co-founder Dr. Barry Greene, a board certified Bariatric and General Surgeon, who provided insight and ideas into the development of the robot based on his 25 years experience ... read Vicarious Surgical reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Charlestown, United States
  • Firsthand is pioneering virtual reality games to help relieve pain and improve your quality of life. Over a decade of research indicates immersive virtual reality can relieve pain, reduce stress, and build resilience. We are creating the next generation of intelligent VR games with biofeedback to help you achieve better health and wellness

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1996
    San Francisco, United States
  • No maps, no hotels & no passport! Teleport to New York, Amsterdam or China. Go see people & places in virtual reality. At Ascape we reimagine the future of travel and build the first ever Travel Agency for Virtual Trips. We create a global network of professional 360° filmmakers producing travel videos around the globe ... read Ascape VR reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    San Francisco, United States
  • Virtualis has been the worldwide leader in virtual reality solutions for assessment and rehabilitation of balance and mobility disorders since 2015. Virtual reality enables Physical and Occupational therapists to do fast and precise assessments to optimize patient care with various pathologies including but not limited to : Neurologic, Orthopedic, Sports/Concussion, Pre/Post-Surgical, Vestibular/Balance, Amputee, TBI/CVA, Spinal ... read Virtualis reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Wilmington, United States
  • At VirtualRealityRental.co, our VR experts use their 20+ years of knowledge in the VR field to bring the best interactive experiences to your company events or exhibits. With more than 4,000 Room Scale VR and 40,000 360 VR experiences to choose from, we can help you select the perfect experience for your event theme or ... read VirtualRealityRental.co reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Dallas, United States
  • If you ask someone in the know about the most cutting-edge technology available right now, Augmented Reality (AR) is sure to top the list. The buzz surrounding AR is how fun, entertaining, and outside-of-the-box it is. Given all the hype, it’s high time that you incorporate this brand new technology into your next event. This ... read AugmentedRealityRental.co reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Dallas, United States
  • Our VR exercises are designed with doctors specializing in neurology and physical therapists, customized for each patient’s specific needs and targeted therapy plan with the ability to measure, track, and quantify progress with real time data feedback. Exercises provide functional goals and other features for neuro impaired patients. Exercises included also benefit physical therapy, occupational ... read Neuro Rehab VR reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2017
    Fort Worth, United States
  • Welcome to World Travel VR - a Virtual Reality Production company specializing in 360 2D and 3D virtual reality campaigns for high end brands. We offer VR production, full interactive graphics packages, app development and consultation on how to best distribute your VR content. Don't wait. Get Virtual. WHAT WE DO: Virtual reality production has ... read World Travel VR reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2015
    San Diego, United States
  • Through the power and excitement of Virtual Reality, Be More Colorful strategically connects our clients with their customers through authentic and affordable interactive experiences that enhance accessibility, increase awareness, and drive foot traffic.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2016
    Fargo, United States
  • Foundry Six is an augmented reality studio. We make augmented reality experiences come alive.Foundry Six is a mixed reality gaming company that focuses on emerging technology. Our products are designed to fit the needs of the general audience and our clients. Our vision for the future is clear. See a need, fill a need and ... read Foundry Six reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2018
    Los Angeles, United States
  • Powering Location-Based Virtual Reality Station management, game launching, and curated content to power your VR Center We believe VR can change the world and that VR Arcades are on the front-lines of adoption. Starting a VR Arcade should be easy but choosing equipment, finding the right software, and licensing good content can be difficult. We've ... read SpringboardVR reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
    Los Angeles, United States
  • JBKnowledge is an information technology services company that specializes in application design and development, electronic data interchange, strategy consulting, mobile solutions, and web development. We provide services to small, medium, and large companies around the world, specializing in construction and insurance. Tune in to our weekly construction technology podcast, The ConTechCrew, or attend one of ... read JBKnowledge reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2001
    Bryan, United States
  • We have always believed that the good design is born out of the delicate balance of achieving one’s goals, while respecting the context of the surrounding environment. Regardless of the scale of the task at hand, our team aims to always find that balance. To do so, rather than following the latest trends at any ... read All 1 Studio reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2013
    Dallas, United States
  • We have the ability to create Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality software for any major platform or hardware that supports Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality functionality at your instruction. This is possible due to a collaboration between several skilled individuals with years of knowledge behind them. They did all the learning so you don’t have to.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    San Antonio, United States
  • It takes a certain amount of guts to attack an entirely new medium or ambitious new project with reckless abandon. Our guts are backed by serious know-how, built from experience on-set and honed in back room suites where technology and vision coalesce into the final product.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    San Antonio, United States
  • As the leading innovator of 3D interactive marketing and sales applications for global B2B brands, Kaon creates advanced software technology and platforms to enable global companies to simplify their complex stories at every customer touch-point. Our roots in inventing online, real time, 3D multiplayer games formed the foundation of the technology that is currently used ... read Kaon Interactive reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1996
    Maynard, United States
  • Looking Glass Virtual Reality Services Can Help Your Business Realize The Benefits From Using This Exciting, New Technology.Virtual Reality (“VR”) is transforming education, training, talent acquisition & human resources. This transformation has been accelerated due to these challenging times. Contact us today and let’s discuss how your company will benefit from this new technology.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Winston-Salem, United States
  • A remote company that hires individuals based on their merit alone. If you would like to inquire about a position, please send a resume with no name, race, gender or other identifiers.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Raleigh, United States
  • We’ve assembled a world-class team of creative technologists and passionate problem solvers. We come from diverse professional backgrounds spanning from Fortune-500 strategy consulting to creative services, software engineering, and game design.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Durham, United States
  • Brightline Interactive is a team of creative technologists that design, build, and install interactive and virtual reality experiences at events, permanent display areas, and simulation environments.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2004
    Alexandria, United States
  • Visual Immersion LLC was conceived with a singular desire to provide visual clarity in communicating your products, ideas and concept by the artful use of our expertise in advanced visualization technology. Ultimately, we are driven by a collaborative approach to assist our partners in achieving their business objectives. Our Immersive Brand Experiences® are the solutions ... read Visual Immersion reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Dallas, United States
  • Quast Media LLC is a boutique digital marketing and immersive technology agency located in downtown Manchester CT. We work in cutting edge technologies such as digital signage, content creation, video production, augmented (AR), virtual (VR) and mixed reality (MR). The primary objective of our company is to help our clients to exceed their growth and ... read Quast Media reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2013
    Manchester, United States
  • SphereGen solves business problems. From our beginning we have been delivering projects on a global scale, addressing business needs by designing and implementing applications for scalability and usability. We make the integration and exchange of critical business seamless.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2007
    New Haven, United States
  • We are the world’s number one choice in motion capture for over 35 years. We provide tailored motion capture systems for any application: life sciences, media and entertainment, location-based virtual reality, and engineering.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1984
    Centennial, United States
  • We are a multimedia agency creating the next generation of interactive stories for education, news and advertising. To foster empathy we combine immersive storytelling with virtual reality, augmented journalism and graphic journalism. Multimedia experiences enable participants to not only gather information within a context, but also to create empathy by making choices influencing the story ... read Empathetic Media reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    NYC, United States

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Top-right · Both axes ≥ 50
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Strong on both Core Competencies and 360-Performance. These firms have proven track records, deep specialisation, and solid client outcomes. Default recommendation for most buyers.

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1SoluLab54 / 50
Industry Contenders
Top-left · Y ≥ 50, X < 50
0FIRMS

Strong execution but broader service mix. High-quality generalists - good fit if your project crosses multiple disciplines in one engagement.

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The 1 highest-scoring firms in the Industry Leaders quadrant. Each has both Core Competencies and 360-Performance ≥ 50. Click any card for the full profile.

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$25 - $49250 - 9992014Los Angeles, California, United States
Core Competencies54
360-Performance50

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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
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Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
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Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
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Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
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Every state in scope, ranked by Value Score.

StateFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
USColorado11$28/hr582View firms
USPennsylvania23$33/hr582View firms
USArizona4$25/hr582View firms
USMassachusetts20$35/hr4.980View firms
USVirginia9$42/hr579View firms
USMaryland13$36/hr4.979View firms
USNew Hampshire2$37/hr578View firms
USMinnesota7$41/hr578View firms
USNew York54$55/hr4.977View firms
USOhio20$53/hr577View firms
USTexas90$53/hr4.876View firms
USNorth Carolina14$54/hr576View firms
USCalifornia133$66/hr4.975View firms
USWashington25$56/hr4.975View firms
USDelaware22$63/hr575View firms
USNew Jersey15$63/hr574View firms
USIllinois24$65/hr4.973View firms
USMissouri7$25/hr-73View firms
USMichigan21$33/hr-73View firms
USOklahoma7$60/hr4.972View firms
USGeorgia18$60/hr4.872View firms
USFlorida55$76/hr4.870View firms
USOregon12$36/hr-70View firms
USArkansas2$25/hr-70View firms
USAlabama3$29/hr-70View firms
USLouisiana5$32/hr-69View firms
USNew Mexico1$25/hr-69View firms
USUtah8$37/hr-69View firms
USIndiana1$25/hr-69View firms
USNorth Dakota1$25/hr-69View firms
USIowa1$25/hr-69View firms
USKentucky2$31/hr-68View firms
USTennessee2$31/hr-68View firms
USWyoming6$87/hr567View firms
USWisconsin4$41/hr-66View firms
USMontana2$37/hr-66View firms
USConnecticut4$42/hr-65View firms
USNebraska1$37/hr-65View firms
USNevada8$47/hr-65View firms
USRhode Island1$37/hr-65View firms
USWashington DC7$57/hr-61View firms
USKansas3$50/hr-61View firms
USSouth Carolina2$75/hr-51View firms
USColorado
11 firms$28/hr5
Value Score82 / 100
USPennsylvania
23 firms$33/hr5
Value Score82 / 100
USArizona
4 firms$25/hr5
Value Score82 / 100
USMassachusetts
20 firms$35/hr4.9
Value Score80 / 100
USVirginia
9 firms$42/hr5
Value Score79 / 100
USMaryland
13 firms$36/hr4.9
Value Score79 / 100
USNew Hampshire
2 firms$37/hr5
Value Score78 / 100
USMinnesota
7 firms$41/hr5
Value Score78 / 100
USNew York
54 firms$55/hr4.9
Value Score77 / 100
USOhio
20 firms$53/hr5
Value Score77 / 100
USTexas
90 firms$53/hr4.8
Value Score76 / 100
USNorth Carolina
14 firms$54/hr5
Value Score76 / 100
USCalifornia
133 firms$66/hr4.9
Value Score75 / 100
USWashington
25 firms$56/hr4.9
Value Score75 / 100
USDelaware
22 firms$63/hr5
Value Score75 / 100
USNew Jersey
15 firms$63/hr5
Value Score74 / 100
USIllinois
24 firms$65/hr4.9
Value Score73 / 100
USMissouri
7 firms$25/hr
Value Score73 / 100
USMichigan
21 firms$33/hr
Value Score73 / 100
USOklahoma
7 firms$60/hr4.9
Value Score72 / 100
USGeorgia
18 firms$60/hr4.8
Value Score72 / 100
USFlorida
55 firms$76/hr4.8
Value Score70 / 100
USOregon
12 firms$36/hr
Value Score70 / 100
USArkansas
2 firms$25/hr
Value Score70 / 100
USAlabama
3 firms$29/hr
Value Score70 / 100
USLouisiana
5 firms$32/hr
Value Score69 / 100
USNew Mexico
1 firms$25/hr
Value Score69 / 100
USUtah
8 firms$37/hr
Value Score69 / 100
USIndiana
1 firms$25/hr
Value Score69 / 100
USNorth Dakota
1 firms$25/hr
Value Score69 / 100
USIowa
1 firms$25/hr
Value Score69 / 100
USKentucky
2 firms$31/hr
Value Score68 / 100
USTennessee
2 firms$31/hr
Value Score68 / 100
USWyoming
6 firms$87/hr5
Value Score67 / 100
USWisconsin
4 firms$41/hr
Value Score66 / 100
USMontana
2 firms$37/hr
Value Score66 / 100
USConnecticut
4 firms$42/hr
Value Score65 / 100
USNebraska
1 firms$37/hr
Value Score65 / 100
USNevada
8 firms$47/hr
Value Score65 / 100
USRhode Island
1 firms$37/hr
Value Score65 / 100
USWashington DC
7 firms$57/hr
Value Score61 / 100
USKansas
3 firms$50/hr
Value Score61 / 100
USSouth Carolina
2 firms$75/hr
Value Score51 / 100

Match by work-hour overlap with your team.

Cost matters - but so does being able to actually talk to your developer during your workday. Here are the best destinations for each major hub.

If you're in US (PT/ET)Recommended

Look for nearshore LATAM partners - same-day collaboration, similar time zones, and 50-60% cost savings vs domestic.

MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
If you're in Europe (CET/GMT)Recommended

Eastern Europe is your sweet spot - 1-2h time zone shift, EU GDPR alignment, and 40-50% lower rates than Western Europe.

PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

How firms are placed on the matrix

Every position on this chart is the output of the Goodfirms ranking algorithm - a weighted composite of signals across two axes. The algorithm is recomputed regularly and is fully documented.

Sponsorship does not affect placement. PRO members receive visible badges and ad placements, but their algorithmic scores are calculated identically to free listings.

Read the full methodology
Algorithm at a glance
1
X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
2
Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
3
Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
4
Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
5
Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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States with the best Value Score for ar & vr development hiring.

Ranked by a composite score blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and median hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this list surfaces actually affordable destinations rather than just-big markets.

Budget leader
Texas · $0-24/hr

27 firms in this tier - more than any other state, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: Groove Jones, Red Apple Technologies, InstaSoft Inc.

Mid-tier leader
California · $50-99/hr

19 firms in this tier - more than any other state, averaging 4.7 ★. Top picks: Softermii, Workin Geeks, FFFACE.ME.

Top tier leader
California · $150+/hr

7 firms in this tier - more than any other state, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: Codiste, ALFATEK, Scalio.

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Best Value marks the densest, highest-rated, most-affordable cell per row

How the heatmap is built

Every cell in the grid above is the count of firms in (place × hourly-rate tier). Firms are placed by their published hourly rate; those without a disclosed rate are not plotted.

Top company names per cell are surfaced by Value Score - a weighted blend of affordability (50%) + rating (35%) + review volume (15%).

The "Best" ribbon marks the cell in each row where firm density, ratings, and affordability line up best - the densest, highest-quality combination.

Read the full methodology
Value Score · per firm
ValueScore = 0.50 × Affordability
+ 0.35 × Rating
+ 0.15 × Review Volume
// All sub-scores normalized 0-100
// Affordability = (1 - rate/$200) × 100
// Rating = (rating - 3) / 2 × 100
// Volume = log10(reviews+1)/log10(200) × 100

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