There are hundreds of agencies selling AI automation. Here is an honest comparison of what you actually get when you work with me versus a traditional agency.
| What You Are Comparing | Traditional Agency | Chiranjib |
|---|---|---|
| Who delivers the work | Project manager assigns to junior developers | I write every line of code personally |
| Communication | Account manager as intermediary, ticket system | Direct WhatsApp/Telegram, response within 4 hours |
| Pricing | Hourly billing, retainer fees, surprise change orders | Fixed price per project, scope agreed upfront |
| Timeline | 8 to 16 week delivery for most projects | 2 to 4 weeks for most projects |
| Indian market understanding | Generic solutions adapted poorly for India | Built for Indian APIs, languages, and business contexts |
| Code ownership | Often proprietary platforms with monthly access fees | You own 100% of the code from day one |
| Post-delivery support | Separate support contract required | 30 to 90 days support included in every project price |
| Accountability | Diffused — multiple people, no single owner | One person, fully accountable for the outcome |
Most agencies sell strategy decks and hand off execution to junior developers. I write the code myself and am accountable for the outcome — not just the advice.
I understand the constraints of Indian SMBs — GST APIs, Razorpay flows, WhatsApp-first communication, regional language needs, and the reality of working with unreliable legacy software.
No hourly billing surprises. Every project has a defined scope and a fixed price. If the scope changes, we discuss it openly before any extra work begins.
You talk to me — not an account manager, not a ticketing system. I respond on WhatsApp and Telegram within 4 hours during business days.
I build for production, not demos. Error handling, retry logic, monitoring, and documentation are included by default — not as paid add-ons.
All code, credentials, and infrastructure belong to you from day one. No vendor lock-in, no monthly fees for access to your own system, no proprietary black boxes.
Still evaluating your options?
Discovery calls are free. Describe your project, and I will tell you exactly what to build, how long it will take, and what it will cost — with no sales pressure. If a traditional agency is actually the better choice for your situation, I will tell you that too.