TL;DR: AI automation agencies range from hourly Zapier experts to teams building governed AI agents. This list compares 10 US-serving agencies by platform, published entry pricing and fit, so you can match the agency to the size of your process.
AI automation agencies are service firms that design, build and often run automated workflows that combine AI models or agents with tools such as n8n, Make, Zapier or custom code, to remove manual steps from business processes.
Ranking criteria and disclosure: LuMay publishes this list and is ranked in it. We ranked on governance and human checkpoints, integration depth with existing systems, published entry pricing, production support and third-party evidence. Pricing marked third-party comes from directory listings. No agency paid for placement.
Quick Answer: LuMay ranks first on our governance and integration criteria, with automation built around existing systems and human checkpoints. 2V Automation and TrueHorizon AI suit n8n-based back-office automation. Axe Automation and XRAY suit smaller teams starting on Make or Zapier.
Agency, Platform or Consultancy: Which Do You Need?
- Low-code automation agency
- Fast wins on Zapier, Make or n8n
- Watch for brittle workflows without monitoring
- Fast wins on Zapier, Make or n8n
- AI agent builder
- Multi-step agents that read, decide and act
- Needs permissions, audit logs and approvals
- Enterprise consultancy
- Strategy, change management and large programs
Larger programs are covered in our top AI automation companies in the USA guide. This list focuses on agencies and specialist teams.
AI Automation Agencies in the USA: Comparison Table
| Provider | Platforms or approach | Best for | Entry pricing signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| LuMay | Custom AI workflows and agents on the LuMay platform | Enterprises needing governance and system integration | Pilot from $25,000 |
| 2V Automation | n8n automation and AI agents | Companies past about $1M revenue | From $1k (third-party) |
| TrueHorizon AI | Strategy, governance and hosted n8n | US enterprises | From $10k (third-party) |
| HatchWorks AI | Enterprise AI programs | Mid-market and enterprise | Not published |
| Axe Automation | Make, Zapier and n8n | Small and mid-market teams | From $1k (third-party) |
| Centric Consulting | Microsoft Copilot and Salesforce Agentforce | Microsoft and Salesforce shops | Not published |
| BotsCrew | Conversational and voice agents | Customer conversation automation | From $10k (third-party) |
| XRAY Tech | Zapier and Airtable | Hourly help or retainers | $250/hr (third-party) |
| n8n Lab | n8n-first builds | Teams standardizing on n8n | Not published |
| Bitcot | AI inside web and app builds | Product teams | Not published |
The 10 Best AI Automation Agencies, Ranked
1. LuMay
LuMay's AI automation services offer an AI readiness assessment and automation built around existing processes and integrated with current systems, on a platform with access, audit, privacy and human review controls.
- Best for: processes that touch ERP, CRM or regulated data
- Watch: a $25,000 pilot entry is above low-code agencies
2. 2V Automation
2V Automation runs n8n automation consulting and builds. AI Agency Radar ranks it first for back-office processes such as quote-to-cash and client onboarding.
- Best for: companies past roughly $1M revenue
3. TrueHorizon AI
TrueHorizon AI is Boston-based per AI Agency Radar, pairing AI strategy and governance with hosted n8n workflows from about $10,000.
- Best for: enterprises wanting one vendor for strategy and build
4. HatchWorks AI
HatchWorks AI is Atlanta-based per Hestur, serving mid-market and enterprise programs on Anthropic, OpenAI, Google Cloud and Databricks.
- Best for: larger programs with nearshore capacity
5. Axe Automation
Axe Automation, in Marina del Rey, California, helps small and mid-market teams ship a first automation on Zapier, Make or n8n, per AI Agency Radar.
- Best for: first automations without a long program
6. Centric Consulting
Centric Consulting is based in Dayton, Ohio, with offices in 13 US cities, and suits Microsoft Copilot and Salesforce Agentforce shops.
- Best for: automation inside Microsoft or Salesforce
7. BotsCrew
BotsCrew, in San Francisco, focuses on customer conversations, support deflection and voice agents rather than back-office processes.
- Best for: customer-facing automation
8. XRAY Tech
XRAY Tech helps teams already on Zapier and Airtable by the hour or on retainer, listed at $250 an hour.
- Best for: ongoing low-code workflow help
9. n8n Lab
n8n Lab, with a Clutch HQ in Newark, Delaware, builds n8n-first workflows and AI agents on OpenAI, Anthropic and Gemini.
- Best for: teams standardizing on n8n
10. Bitcot
Bitcot, in San Diego, adds AI and RPA inside wider web and mobile builds.
- Best for: automation bundled with app development
Questions to Ask an AI Automation Agency
- Ownership
- Who hosts and owns the workflows after launch?
- Reliability
- How are failures detected, retried and reported?
- Control
- Where are the human checkpoints?
- Cost
- Build fee, platform fees and monthly support
Compare enterprise options in enterprise AI automation service providers, or see LuMay managed AI services for ongoing operations.
Next Step
Have a process that touches core systems? Book a LuMay demo to request an AI readiness assessment.
