How much does VR or AR development cost in Ireland?

Published hourly rates here run from 25 to 149 dollars, and project minimums from 1,000 to 10,000 dollars. Six of the ten firms publish no rate at all. Immersive work prices by scope rather than by hour, because the cost sits in 3D asset creation and target hardware, not in developer time alone.

Is AR or VR the right choice for my project?

AR reaches people on phones they already own, which suits retail, product visualisation and marketing. VR needs a headset and a reason for someone to put it on, which suits training, simulation and fixed installations. The hardware question decides the budget before any studio is chosen.

Why do so many of these companies also do video production?

Immersive work draws on the same skills as film: cameras, lighting, 3D assets and post production. Four firms on this list are video production companies first. That can be an advantage for content-led experiences and a limitation for anything that needs real software engineering behind it.

What should I ask a VR or AR studio before hiring?

Ask which engine they build in, which headsets or devices they target, and who owns the 3D assets when the project ends. Asset ownership in particular catches people out, because reusing your own models with a different studio later can be blocked by the original contract.

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Top VR and AR Companies in Ireland

Updated 6 August 2026 · 1 min read · 10 companies

Written byNuala Canning

Immersive technology in Ireland is a small field, and most of the companies in it do something else as their main business. That is not a criticism, but it does change how you should read this list. Below are Ireland-headquartered firms offering AR and VR development, with team size, rate band and the service mix that shows where each one's real experience lies.

What to look for in an AR or VR partner

Whether immersive work is the core business or a service line. Four firms here are video production companies. Two are software firms. That difference decides whether you get a polished experience or a maintainable application.
Target hardware, decided first. Phone-based AR, tethered VR and standalone headsets have very different costs. Settle this before you shortlist.
Who owns the 3D assets. Models and environments are the expensive part and the part you will want to reuse.
Engine experience. Most immersive work happens in Unity or Unreal. Ask which, and ask to see something shipped in it.

Budget for the 3D assets separately from the software. On most immersive projects the modelling and environment work costs more than the code, and it is the line clients least expect.

1. Accelerator Team
Best for platform builds with VR and AI components
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Team size
2 - 9
Hourly rate
$100 - $149
Min project
$10,000+
Small Dublin technology firm building platforms that combine IT, VR and AI. The highest project minimum here at 10,000 dollars.
Services
- AR/VR Development
- Custom Software Development
- Enterprise App Modernization
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
2. DMC Consultancy
Best for AR and app work for smaller budgets
Location
Newcastle, Ireland
Team size
10 - 49
Hourly rate
$25 - $49
Min project
$5,000+
Newcastle, Co. Down firm covering AR and VR alongside mobile, web and low-code development and search.
Services
- AR/VR Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Low/No Code Development
- Search Engine Optimization
3. Talmatic
Best for adding immersive developers to your own team
Location
New Ross, Ireland
Team size
10 - 49
Hourly rate
$25 - $49
Min project
$1,000+
New Ross software development and staffing company that supplies developers for web, mobile, data and DevOps work as well as AR and VR.
Services
- AR/VR Development
- IT Staff Augmentation
- Custom Software Development
- Low/No Code Development
- Mobile App Development
4. vStream
Best for immersive brand and event experiences
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Team size
10 - 49
Min project
Undisclosed
Dublin firm combining AR and VR development with video production and web development.
Services
- AR/VR Development
- Video Production
- Web Development
5. High Res
Best for immersive work with a live production element
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Team size
10 - 49
Min project
Undisclosed
Founded in 1997, this Dublin team pairs AR and VR with lighting design and broadcast video, which points to live event and production work.
Services
- AR/VR Development
- Lighting Design
- Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting
- Broadcast Video
- Video Production
6. ALGORITHM
Best for AR and video produced together
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Team size
10 - 49
Min project
Undisclosed
Dublin video production company that also delivers AR and VR development.
Services
- AR/VR Development
- Video Production
7. DIGIT Game Studios
Best for real-time 3D at game studio scale
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Team size
50 - 249
Min project
Undisclosed
Midsize Dublin game developer at 50 to 249 staff, offering custom software development and AR and VR work. The largest team on this list.
Services
- AR/VR Development
- Custom Software Development
8. Visual Pictures
Best for AR paired with video production
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Team size
10 - 49
Small Dublin video production company offering AR and VR development alongside its main trade.
Services
- AR/VR Development
- Video Production
9. Funbakers
Best for mobile AR applications
Location
Maynooth, Ireland
Team size
2 - 9
Maynooth app development company specialising in mobile development and AR and VR.
Services
- AR/VR Development
- Mobile App Development
10. CREW
Best for AR in advertising and awareness campaigns
Location
Galway, Ireland
Team size
2 - 9
Min project
Undisclosed
Galway creative services company applying AR and VR to advertising and awareness campaigns.
Services
- AR/VR Development
- Commercial Property Management

Frequently asked questions

How much does VR or AR development cost in Ireland?: Published hourly rates here run from 25 to 149 dollars, and project minimums from 1,000 to 10,000 dollars. Six of the ten firms publish no rate at all. Immersive work prices by scope rather than by hour, because the cost sits in 3D asset creation and target hardware, not in developer time alone.
Is AR or VR the right choice for my project?: AR reaches people on phones they already own, which suits retail, product visualisation and marketing. VR needs a headset and a reason for someone to put it on, which suits training, simulation and fixed installations. The hardware question decides the budget before any studio is chosen.
Why do so many of these companies also do video production?: Immersive work draws on the same skills as film: cameras, lighting, 3D assets and post production. Four firms on this list are video production companies first. That can be an advantage for content-led experiences and a limitation for anything that needs real software engineering behind it.
What should I ask a VR or AR studio before hiring?: Ask which engine they build in, which headsets or devices they target, and who owns the 3D assets when the project ends. Asset ownership in particular catches people out, because reusing your own models with a different studio later can be blocked by the original contract.

Building something immersive that has to work as software?

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Top VR and AR Companies in Ireland

What to look for in an AR or VR partner

1. Accelerator Team

2. DMC Consultancy

3. Talmatic

4. vStream

5. High Res

6. ALGORITHM

7. DIGIT Game Studios

8. Visual Pictures

9. Funbakers

10. CREW

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