Compare
Clinton AI vs the alternatives
Hiring in-house? Going with a big consultancy? Using freelancers? Here's an honest comparison so you can make the right choice for your business.
Feature Comparison
How we stack up
| Feature | Clinton AI | In-House Hire | Big Consultancy | Freelancer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production-grade AI systems | ||||
| Fixed pricing (no hourly billing) | ||||
| Founder-led delivery | ||||
| Ships own AI products | ||||
| Fast time-to-value (weeks, not months) | ||||
| Cross-industry experience (6+) | ||||
| Full-stack capability | ||||
| No recruitment costs | ||||
| Ongoing support included | ||||
| Strategic AI advisory | ||||
| Typical annual cost |
Cost Comparison
The real cost of each option
Beyond the sticker price, consider time-to-value, quality, and ongoing support.
Clinton AI
Fixed price, production-grade, ongoing support
In-house AI hire
Plus 3-6 month ramp-up, recruitment fees, management overhead
Big consultancy
Longer timelines, junior staff do the work, change orders add up
Freelance developer
Variable quality, no ongoing support, limited AI expertise
The Difference
Why companies choose Clinton AI
We build products, not slide decks
We've shipped 3 production AI products (Katalyst, PortQuote, ResearchMate). Most consultancies just advise. We actually build and ship.
Weeks, not months
No 6-month discovery phases. We move from discovery call to production in weeks, with milestone-based delivery so you see progress immediately.
Fixed price, real results
The price we quote is the price you pay. 25+ projects delivered with 100% client satisfaction. Zero failed deployments.
See for yourself
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll give you honest advice on whether Clinton AI is the right fit, even if that means recommending a different option.
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