There are four ways to add AI to your business. Here's what each one actually looks like — in plain language.
| ✦ SlamAI | Freelance Developer | Off-the-Shelf AI Tools | Large Consultancy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Fixed price, quoted upfront | Hourly — unpredictable | Monthly SaaS + add-ons | Day rates — very expensive |
| Time to live | 48hrs – 14 weeks | Varies widely | Same day (but limited) | Months to years |
| Custom to your business | ✓ Built around you | ✓ If well-briefed | ✗ Generic templates | ✓ But slow & expensive |
| Business domain knowledge | ✓ Manufacturing, logistics, ops | Varies by person | ✗ None | Generalist analysts |
| You own the code | ✓ 100% yours | ✓ Usually | ✗ Vendor-locked | ✓ Usually |
| Ongoing support included | ✓ All plans | Extra cost | Basic only | Separate retainer |
| AI agents + automation + dashboards | ✓ All in one | One skill at a time | Fragmented tools | ✓ But costs more |
| Works with existing systems | ✓ Integrate with anything | ✓ If in scope | Limited connectors | ✓ |
| Minimum engagement | €259/mo or single project | Day rate minimum | Free – €100+/mo | €10,000s |
Book a 30-minute call. We’ll show you a live demo relevant to your industry and tell you exactly what we’d build for your business and what it would cost.
📅 Book a Free Call Calculate My ROI →