Why this model works
The math behind Autive. See how we stack up against the traditional ways of getting software built.
| Comparison | In-House Team | Agency | Freelancer | Autive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $3,000–8,000/mo | $5,000–15,000+ per project | $30–100/hr, adds up fast | $999/month |
| Hidden Costs | Benefits, management, tools, idle time | Scope creep, change requests, revisions | Rework, miscommunication, hiring again when they leave | None. Flat fee. |
| Flexibility | Stuck paying even with no work | Locked into contract | Available today, gone tomorrow | Pause when done. Resume when needed. |
| Time to Start | 4–8 weeks hiring & training | 2–4 weeks scoping & quoting | 1–2 weeks finding the right one | Starts within 24 hours |
| Revisions | Included, but at full salary cost | Extra charges | Extra hours, extra billing | Unlimited. Always. |
| Quality Control | Different people for different tech | Varies by project | No standards, no code reviews | Senior in-house team, consistent quality. |
Monthly Cost
In-House$3,000–8,000/mo
Agency$5,000–15,000+ per project
Freelancer$30–100/hr, adds up fast
Autive$999/month
Hidden Costs
In-HouseBenefits, management, tools, idle time
AgencyScope creep, change requests, revisions
FreelancerRework, miscommunication, hiring again when they leave
AutiveNone. Flat fee.
Flexibility
In-HouseStuck paying even with no work
AgencyLocked into contract
FreelancerAvailable today, gone tomorrow
AutivePause when done. Resume when needed.
Time to Start
In-House4–8 weeks hiring & training
Agency2–4 weeks scoping & quoting
Freelancer1–2 weeks finding the right one
AutiveStarts within 24 hours
Revisions
In-HouseIncluded, but at full salary cost
AgencyExtra charges
FreelancerExtra hours, extra billing
AutiveUnlimited. Always.
Quality Control
In-HouseDifferent people for different tech
AgencyVaries by project
FreelancerNo standards, no code reviews
AutiveSenior in-house team, consistent quality.
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