AKQA

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Founded:
1994
Hourly Rates:
$50 - $99 / hr
Employees:
1,000 - 9,999
Ratings:
4.5 8 Reviews

Industries Served

Gaming & Gambling Insurance Sports & Fitness Legal Services Manufacturing Agriculture Automotive

Where We Specialize

13% Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality 13%
Web Development 12%
Mobile App Development 11%
IoT Development 11%
Implementation Services 9%
Blockchain Development 8%
DevOps 8%
AI Development 7%
Android 7%
Bot Development 4%
Ruby on Rails 4%
Progressive Web App 3%
Web3 3%

Industry Expertise

Retail100%

Typical Project Size

46% Enterprise
41% Midmarket Business
13% Small Business

About

AKQA is a technology company founded in 1994. AKQA focuses on E-commerce Development for clients in industries such as Retail & E-commerce. Its team includes 1,000 - 9,999 specialists working across design, development, and delivery. Typical hourly rates run around $50 - $99 / hr/hr. AKQA operates out of San Francisco, CA. These details offer a useful starting point when evaluating AKQA.

AKQA Reviews

4.5 8 Reviews
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Exceeded our expectations on quality and communication

Daan de Vries / Co-Founder & CTO | Oct 04, 2026

We were very happy with how this project went. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since.

Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

We partnered with AKQA to set up CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments for our product. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. We worked together for around 9 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
DevOps Services
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Dec 2025 - Sep 2026
Business Type:
Gaming & Gambling
Location:
Rotterdam, Netherlands

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Co-Founder & CTO at Horizon Gaming BV. We operate in Gaming & Gambling and most of our customers are in and around Rotterdam, Netherlands.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to set up CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments for our product so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end DevOps Services — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A colleague recommended them, and our first calls confirmed they understood what we needed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Well. There were a couple of points we had to clarify early on, but after that they were spot on.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes. The only extra cost came from features we added ourselves, and they quoted those fairly.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Our team saves several hours a week, and we have had very few issues since launch.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Honest advice and solid execution

Aoife O'Connor / VP of Engineering | Aug 02, 2026

AKQA did an excellent job for us. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project.

I would recommend AKQA to anyone looking for a dependable IoT Development partner.

Project summary

AKQA was brought in to connect our equipment to a cloud dashboard so we could monitor it remotely. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. The engagement ran for about 9 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
IoT Development
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Aug 2025 - May 2026
Business Type:
Insurance
Location:
Dublin, Ireland

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as VP of Engineering at Crestview Insurance Ltd. We operate in Insurance and most of our customers are in and around Dublin, Ireland.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to connect our equipment to a cloud dashboard so we could monitor it remotely.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly IoT Development. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Well. There were a couple of points we had to clarify early on, but after that they were spot on.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes. The only extra cost came from features we added ourselves, and they quoted those fairly.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
That they were proactive — they suggested improvements instead of just doing what was asked.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Easy to work with and very transparent on timelines and cost

Derek Graham / Project Manager | May 26, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark.

Feedback from our customers has been very positive so far. Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

We partnered with AKQA to connect our equipment to a cloud dashboard so we could monitor it remotely. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. The project took roughly 2 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
IoT Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Feb 2026 - Apr 2026
Business Type:
Sports & Fitness
Location:
Phoenix, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Swift Fitness is a Sports & Fitness business in Phoenix, USA. As Project Manager, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for AKQA.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to connect our equipment to a cloud dashboard so we could monitor it remotely so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
IoT Development, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Well. There were a couple of points we had to clarify early on, but after that they were spot on.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes. The only extra cost came from features we added ourselves, and they quoted those fairly.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Customer feedback has been positive, and we have seen better engagement since going live.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. They are a reliable IoT Development partner.

Would happily work with them again

Noura Saleh / Managing Director | Apr 19, 2026

We were very happy with how this project went. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things.

Since launch, everything has been stable and our team has adapted to it quickly. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

Our company worked with AKQA to containerize our application and move it to Kubernetes. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. The engagement ran for about 2 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
DevOps Services
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Jan 2026 - Mar 2026
Business Type:
Legal Services
Location:
Sharjah, UAE

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Managing Director at Harborview Legal. We operate in Legal Services and most of our customers are in and around Sharjah, UAE.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to containerize our application and move it to Kubernetes so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
DevOps Services, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A colleague recommended them, and our first calls confirmed they understood what we needed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Legal Services clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes. The only extra cost came from features we added ourselves, and they quoted those fairly.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Customer feedback has been positive, and we have seen better engagement since going live.
What did you like most about working with this company?
How easy they were to work with. They were responsive, honest and genuinely interested in our success.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Delivered on time and stayed involved after launch

Stephanie Brooks / Founder & CEO | Mar 10, 2026

Our experience with AKQA was really positive from start to finish. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project. We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

We engaged AKQA to develop a field-staff app with offline mode that syncs back to our main system. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. The engagement ran for about 7 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Mobile App Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Jul 2025 - Feb 2026
Business Type:
Manufacturing
Location:
Atlanta, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Nimbus Manufacturing is a Manufacturing business in Atlanta, USA. As Founder & CEO, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for AKQA.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to develop a field-staff app with offline mode that syncs back to our main system before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mobile App Development, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. AKQA asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Well. There were a couple of points we had to clarify early on, but after that they were spot on.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
It was delivered on time, and the final invoice matched the original estimate.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
That they were proactive — they suggested improvements instead of just doing what was asked.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Dependable AI & Machine Learning Partner for a Growing Agriculture Business

Rachel Hughes / Director of IT | Mar 02, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since.

Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

AKQA was brought in to build a demand forecasting model on top of our sales data. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. We worked together for around 8 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
AI & Machine Learning
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
May 2025 - Jan 2026
Business Type:
Agriculture
Location:
Dallas, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Agriculture company based in Dallas, USA. I'm the Director of IT and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to build a demand forecasting model on top of our sales data, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly AI & Machine Learning. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. AKQA asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Agriculture clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Very responsive. We usually heard back the same day, even with the time difference.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
That they were proactive — they suggested improvements instead of just doing what was asked.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Capable DevOps Services team — happy with the end result

Sanne Meijer / IT Director | Jan 29, 2026

The final product works well for us, although the process could have been smoother. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building.

It has made a real difference to how our team works day to day. Their team changed one developer midway, which slowed things down for a couple of weeks. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We engaged AKQA to containerize our application and move it to Kubernetes. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. The engagement ran for about 6 months.

  • Overall Rating 3.5
  • Quality 3.5
  • Schedule 3.5
  • Project Cost 3.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
DevOps Services
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
May 2025 - Nov 2025
Business Type:
Legal Services
Location:
Eindhoven, Netherlands

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the IT Director at Clearfield Partners BV, a Legal Services company based in Eindhoven, Netherlands. I look after our technology and work closely with outside partners on bigger projects.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to containerize our application and move it to Kubernetes so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly DevOps Services. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Well. There were a couple of points we had to clarify early on, but after that they were spot on.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
It was delivered on time, and the final invoice matched the original estimate.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
How easy they were to work with. They were responsive, honest and genuinely interested in our success.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

A reliable long-term partner for our tech needs

Liam MacDonald / Co-Founder & CTO | Jan 20, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over.

We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

AKQA was brought in to set up CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments for our product. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. The project took roughly 7 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
DevOps Services
Project Cost:
Less than $10,000
Project Duration:
Apr 2025 - Nov 2025
Business Type:
Automotive
Location:
Montreal, Canada

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Automotive company based in Montreal, Canada. I'm the Co-Founder & CTO and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to set up CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments for our product so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
DevOps Services, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. AKQA asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Automotive clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes. The only extra cost came from features we added ourselves, and they quoted those fairly.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.
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