Robots & Pencils
Calgary, AB enterprise software and AI consultancy founded in 2009 by Michael Sikorsky. 185-person team has built 250+ apps used by 77 million people, with work for WestJet, O2, and the US Census Bureau.
How much does Robots & Pencils charge?
Robots & Pencils lists $100–$149/hr with a $25K+ minimum. Confirm a live quote before you budget — these figures come from public materials reviewed 2026-09-18.
- Hourly rate
- $100–149
- Min project
- $25K+
- Team size
- 100-250
- Remote
- Yes
Compared with 107 listed agencies
Midpoint $125/hr vs directory median $125/hr — the middle third (48th percentile, September 2026).
See how hourly rates become project totals in the cost guide.
Who is Robots & Pencils a good fit for?
250+ apps; 77M users. AWS Pattern Partner. ASTech Award; 15+ years from Calgary.
Best for
Enterprises in financial services, healthcare, retail, and energy seeking a partner that can handle both mobile apps and the underlying cloud/AI infrastructure. Organizations modernizing legacy platforms or building AI-native products. Large programs requiring multi-city team capacity.
Tradeoffs
Has evolved away from pure app development toward cloud/AI consulting — may not be ideal for clients seeking a mobile-first boutique. Multiple global offices can mean inconsistent team composition. Only 3 Clutch reviews compared to more transparent competitors.
About Robots & Pencils
Robots & Pencils was founded in Calgary in 2009 by Michael J. Sikorsky and is headquartered at 1130, 150 – 9th Avenue SW, Calgary. From a mobile app studio, the company has grown to 185 employees across offices in Calgary, Toronto, Cleveland, Bellevue, Bogotá, Lviv, and Pittsburgh. They have shipped 250+ apps with a combined userbase of 77 million people, including work for WestJet (Canada's second-largest airline), O2 (telecoms), and government clients including the US Census Bureau. Today the firm positions itself as a cloud modernization and enterprise AI consultancy — an AWS Pattern Partner — serving Financial Services, Healthcare, Education, Retail, Transportation, and Energy clients. Their capabilities span cloud-native architecture, generative AI, and cross-platform mobile. The ASTech Awards, given by Alberta's technology sector, have recognized Robots & Pencils for innovation.
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Questions about Robots & Pencils
- Does Robots & Pencils work remotely?
- Robots & Pencils is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. Remote delivery is listed as available on this profile. Timezone overlap and communication cadence usually matter more than the office city.
- Who owns the code after hiring Robots & Pencils?
- Work-for-hire model; clients receive full source code and IP rights upon engagement completion.
- How current is this Robots & Pencils profile?
- Facts on this page were last reviewed 2026-09-18 from public materials. Rates and minimums can change — confirm a live quote on robotsandpencils.com before you budget.
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