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Dev shops build software projects. AI teams build software products — continuously, without project boundaries.
Dev shops solve a real problem: most companies need custom software but do not have the team to build it. You describe what you want, the dev shop estimates the cost, and they build it. Simple in theory.
In practice, dev shop engagements follow a predictable pattern. The proposal phase takes 2-4 weeks. Requirements gathering and design take another month. Development starts and immediately reveals requirements that were not anticipated, triggering scope discussions. The project runs 30-50% over budget and 2-3 months late. The final product works but needs iteration. And now you need a maintenance contract — with the same shop, because nobody else understands the codebase they built.
Agentik {OS} replaces the project-based model with continuous delivery. Instead of defining a massive scope upfront, you start with the highest-priority feature, ship it, learn from user feedback, and iterate. This is how the best product teams work internally — and now you can access that model without building a full team.
The subscription model aligns incentives. There is no pressure to pad estimates or rush through development to protect margins. Changes are expected, not penalized. And because the same AI team maintains the product after launch, there is no awkward handoff or separate maintenance contract.
Dev shops remain a good choice for highly specialized domains — healthcare systems requiring HIPAA expertise, financial platforms needing regulatory compliance, or government projects with specific procurement requirements. For these engagements, the dev shop's domain expertise and established compliance processes justify the premium.
| Feature | Agentik {OS} | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement model | Ongoing subscription — continuous delivery | Project-based with defined start and end dates |
| Pricing | Flat monthly rate, predictable budget | Fixed bid or time-and-materials, often over budget |
| Post-launch support | Included — same team maintains and improves | Separate maintenance contract at additional cost |
| Technology choices | Always current — agents use latest stable frameworks | Often stuck on frameworks the shop specializes in |
| Iteration speed | Continuous deployment, changes in hours | Release cycles tied to project milestones |
| Knowledge continuity | Agents retain full project context indefinitely | Team may be reassigned to other projects after launch |
Yes. We have built complete SaaS products, marketing websites, mobile apps, and internal tools from initial concept to production deployment. Our Forge workflow handles everything from PRD to scaffold to team build to QA to launch.
You can bring Agentik {OS} alongside an existing engagement. We can handle specific modules, testing, documentation, or marketing while the dev shop focuses on core development. We can also take over maintenance after the dev shop completes their engagement.
Yes, 100%. All code is committed to your repositories. There is no proprietary framework lock-in, no shared code across clients, and no licensing restrictions. You own everything we build, exactly as if your internal team wrote it.
Ready to see how Agentik {OS} compares for your business?