“Marketrun built our entire AI automation pipeline in 8 weeks. We saved $120k vs a US agency. The code quality is exceptional.”
James R.
CTO, SaaS Startup - Austin, TX
Trusted by 80+ Businesses - US & India Since 2022
AI That Works While
You Focus on Growth
We build AI agents, custom software, and deploy open source tools that cut your costs and automate your operations. Senior Indian engineers. US-quality output.
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150+ Projects Delivered
4+ Years Building AI Systems
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Web, mobile, AI & open source
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US, India & global businesses
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Money on the Table
Most small businesses overpay for software and underpay attention to automation. We fix both.
Problem: You're paying $500+/month for SaaS tools that could run on your own server for free.
Our fix: We deploy open source alternatives - you own them forever.
Problem: Your team wastes 10–20 hours/week on repetitive tasks that AI should be handling.
Our fix: Custom AI agents automate your workflows end-to-end.
Problem: US agencies quoted you $80k+ for software your business needed yesterday.
Our fix: Senior Indian engineers at 60% less. Same quality, faster delivery.
Problem: You're locked into ChatGPT/OpenAI APIs - expensive, and your data leaves your servers.
Our fix: Self-hosted LLMs. 90% cost savings. Your data stays private.
What We Build
Full-Stack AI & Software Services
From idea to production. AI agents, apps, websites, and the open source infrastructure to run them.
Open Source AdvantageOwn Your Software.
See Open Source Packages
Own Your Software.
Stop Renting It.
Most businesses rent software they could own. We deploy world-class open source tools on your servers - you pay once for setup, then run them free forever. No vendor lock-in. No price increases. Your data stays on your infrastructure.
One-time setup fee - No recurring SaaS subscriptions - just infrastructure costs.
Full data ownership - Your data never touches a third-party server. GDPR and HIPAA friendly.
Customizable & extendable - We tailor open source tools to match your exact workflows.
We handle ongoing maintenance - Updates, backups, monitoring - we manage it all.
Tools We Deploy - Monthly Savings
vs SaaS pricingn8nAutomation
-$600/moSupabaseDatabase + Auth
-$400/moMattermostTeam Chat
-$300/moOutlineKnowledge Base
-$200/moMetabaseAnalytics
-$500/moGiteaGit Hosting
-$100/moPlausibleAnalytics
-$90/moCal.comScheduling
-$150/moCoolifyDeployment
-$200/moOllama / vLLMSelf-hosted LLM
-$5,000/moKeycloakAuth & SSO
-$300/moNextcloudFile Storage
-$200/moAverage client saves $2,000–$8,000/month after switching to self-hosted open source.
AI-first. India-based. Senior engineers.
Serving US & India Businesses
AI agents, custom software, and open source deployment. Senior engineers at offshore rates.
US & Global Clients
Hire an expert Indian AI & software team at 60–75% lower cost than US rates. Senior engineers, US-compatible processes, and iron-clad NDAs.
- Save 60–75% vs US dev rates
- Deploy open source - cut SaaS costs
- NDA & full IP ownership guaranteed
- English-fluent senior engineers
- US-timezone overlap + Slack comms
Indian Businesses
Power your startup or enterprise with AI, modern web apps, and custom software. INR pricing, GST invoicing, local support.
- Competitive INR pricing
- Open source deployment included
- GST invoice & milestone billing
- Hindi/English dedicated support
- Flexible retainer or project model
Rate Comparison: Marketrun vs US Agency (2026)
| Role | Marketrun | US Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Senior AI Engineer | $20–35/hr | $120–180/hr |
| Full-Stack Developer | $15–28/hr | $80–150/hr |
| Mobile App Dev | $18–30/hr | $90–160/hr |
| Project Manager | Included | $60–100/hr |
| QA & Testing | Included | $50–80/hr |
Average savings: 60–75% vs US rates. Senior engineers only. No compromise on quality.
Why Offshore to IndiaSenior Engineers.
Why US companies choose us
Senior Engineers.
60% Lower Cost.
India's talent pool is the largest in the world for software engineers - and we've hand-picked the top 5%. You get the same (often better) quality as a US agency, with faster communication and a fraction of the cost.
80+ Happy Clients
US & India
10–14 Weeks
Average MVP delivery
NDA + IP Transfer
On every project
4+ Years
Building AI systems
N
Nikhil
Founder & CEO, Marketrun
4+ years in AI & software
Clutch Top Developer India
80+ projects delivered
“I started Marketrun.io because I kept seeing small businesses overpaying for software they didn't own, and underinvesting in AI that could 10x their productivity. We fix that - by building systems that work while you sleep, and deploying tools you own forever.”
We're not a generic agency. We specialize in AI-first development and open source infrastructure. Every client gets senior engineers who treat your project like their own business.
150+
Projects
80+
Clients
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Client Stories
What Our Clients Say
Real results from real clients in the US and India.
“From app idea to App Store in 10 weeks. The team understood our vision, delivered on time, and post-launch support has been incredible.”
Priya S.
Founder, EduTech - Bengaluru
“We needed a custom LLM integration with our enterprise data. Marketrun delivered a self-hosted RAG system that saves our team 15+ hours/week.”
Michael T.
VP Engineering - New York
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People Also Ask
Quick answers to the most common questions about AI development and offshore software in 2026.
How much does AI agent development cost in India in 2026?
AI agent development with an Indian company like Marketrun.io starts at $8,000–$15,000 for a focused automation project. Hourly rates range from $25–$35/hr - compared to $120–$200/hr at US agencies. A full multi-agent workflow system typically costs $20,000–$50,000.
What is the difference between AEO and SEO?
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) targets Google rankings. AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) targets AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. AEO involves structured data, concise direct answers, and citation-worthy statistics that AI engines extract and repeat to users.
How long does it take to build a custom AI agent?
A focused AI agent (customer support, lead qualifier, invoice processor) typically takes 4–8 weeks from requirements to deployment. Complex multi-agent systems or enterprise RAG pipelines take 10–16 weeks. All projects include a free 2-week discovery and scoping phase.
Is self-hosting an LLM better than using the OpenAI API?
Self-hosting LLMs is better when: (1) you process high query volumes (70–90% cost savings vs API), (2) you handle sensitive data that cannot leave your infrastructure, or (3) you need full control over model behavior. For low-volume use cases, the OpenAI API is often simpler and more cost-effective.
What are the benefits of hiring Indian developers for US companies?
Key benefits: (1) 60–75% cost savings vs US rates, (2) large pool of senior AI/ML engineers, (3) strong English communication, (4) 3–4 hour overlap with US East Coast hours (IST = EST+9.5hrs), (5) NDA-protected with full IP transfer, (6) access to cutting-edge AI frameworks.
How much can a business save by self-hosting tools like n8n or Supabase?
Average savings after self-hosting common tools: n8n replaces Zapier/Make ($600/mo saved), Supabase replaces Firebase ($400/mo), Mattermost replaces Slack ($300/mo), self-hosted LLM replaces OpenAI API ($800/mo at scale). Combined total: $2,000–$8,000/month saved, with a typical deployment ROI under 4 months.
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