The quick version
How Clarvia Dev and Netguru position themselves — in their own words, and ours.
AI-first product development agency. Every project, every team member, every technical decision is grounded in AI product thinking. We do one thing and we do it well.
Poland-based full-service digital consultancy with 750+ employees and 1,000+ completed projects. Netguru offers web development, mobile apps, product design, machine learning, and AI services. They have a strong design capability and a reputation for quality delivery across many technology domains.
Detailed comparison
A fair, category-by-category breakdown of how Clarvia Dev and Netguru compare.
Clarvia Dev
AI product development only. Every engagement starts with the question: "What AI product are we building?" We do not do generic web development, mobile apps, or branding. If it is not an AI product, it is not for us.
Netguru
Full-service digital consultancy. Netguru builds web applications, mobile apps, provides product design, offers machine learning services, and does enterprise software development. AI/ML is one of 8+ service lines they offer.
Clarvia if you are building something where AI is the core value. Netguru if you need a broader digital product built with AI as one feature among many.
Clarvia Dev
Our team works on AI products every day. We track model releases, evaluate new frameworks, and have production experience with LLMs, RAG architectures, fine-tuning, computer vision, and AI agent systems. This is not a sideline — it is all we do.
Netguru
Netguru has a dedicated machine learning team and has completed AI projects. They are competent. But AI competes for attention with web development, mobile, DevOps, and design within the organisation. The AI team is a fraction of their 750+ person workforce.
Clarvia for deep, current AI expertise on every engagement. Netguru if AI is a component of a broader digital product build and you want one firm handling everything.
Clarvia Dev
We design AI product interfaces — dashboards, conversational UIs, data visualisations, and AI-assisted workflows. Our design work is focused on making AI understandable and usable. We do not offer standalone branding or general UX design.
Netguru
Netguru has an excellent design practice. They have won design awards and their product design team is one of the strongest parts of their business. If design is a major part of your project, this is a genuine strength.
Netguru if product design and brand experience are critical and broad. Clarvia if the design challenge is specifically making AI products intuitive and useful.
Clarvia Dev
First working AI prototype in 2-4 weeks. Small team, fast decisions, minimal overhead. We do not have layers of project management between you and the engineers.
Netguru
Netguru is efficient for a firm of their size, typically delivering first milestones in 4-8 weeks. Their process includes discovery, scoping, design, and development phases. Thorough, but adds time compared to a smaller, more focused team.
Clarvia for the fastest path to a working AI product. Netguru if you value a structured discovery and design process before development begins.
Clarvia Dev
Boutique agency with focused AI portfolio. Fewer total projects, but every one is an AI product. We go deep rather than wide.
Netguru
1,000+ completed projects across every industry and technology. Netguru has a proven track record at scale, well-documented case studies, and long-standing client relationships. This breadth is a real asset for risk-averse buyers.
Netguru if a large portfolio of completed work gives you confidence. Clarvia if depth of AI-specific experience matters more than total project count.
The honest recommendation
Both companies do good work. The right choice depends on what you actually need.
Choose Clarvia Dev when...
AI is the core of your product, not a feature tacked onto a web application
You need deep AI expertise — LLMs, computer vision, ML pipelines — not general development
Speed matters and you want a prototype in weeks, not months
You want a team that only builds AI products and stays on the frontier of AI tooling
Your project is specifically an AI product, not a broader digital product with some AI
Choose Netguru when...
You need a full-service partner for web, mobile, and design alongside AI features
Product design and brand experience are a major part of your project scope
You value a large, proven portfolio of 1,000+ delivered projects
You want one firm to handle your entire digital product — not just the AI parts
Your AI needs are moderate and sit within a broader application build
Common questions
Netguru has built over 1,000 projects. Why would I choose a smaller agency?
Netguru has earned their track record through consistent delivery across many project types. That breadth is a strength for general digital products. But when you are building something where AI is the core differentiator, you want a team that does AI all day, every day. A specialist beats a generalist when the domain is specialised.
Can Netguru build AI products as well as Clarvia?
Netguru can build products that include AI features. They have competent ML engineers. The difference is in how central AI is to the team's daily work. At Clarvia, every architect, every engineer, and every designer works on AI products exclusively. At Netguru, the AI team is one practice among many, and your project may compete for senior AI talent with other engagements.
What if I need AI plus regular web development?
If your project is primarily a web application with some AI features (like recommendations or search), Netguru is a strong choice — they can handle everything under one roof. If the AI is the product and the web layer is just the interface, Clarvia will give you deeper AI expertise where it matters most.
Is Netguru cheaper than Clarvia?
Netguru's Poland-based rates are competitive, typically lower than US/UK agencies for general development work. For AI-specific work, the comparison depends on team seniority and project scope. Both offer fair value — the question is whether you need a generalist firm at general rates or a specialist firm at specialist rates.
Building an AI product that needs specialist attention?
Book a free 30-minute call. We will tell you honestly whether your project needs an AI specialist or a full-service shop.