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Compare software delivery options.
The right delivery model depends on the stage of the product, the capability already in your team, the amount of oversight available, and the scale of the work. This comparison outlines the main trade-offs.
Techsity or an AI app builder?
01
Best suited to
Producing prototypes and testing simple internal workflows quickly. We use development tools in this category where they are appropriate.
Points to assess
Production use still requires ownership of architecture, access control, data handling, testing, and maintenance. A 2025 Escape study found serious security issues across a sample of 5,600 applications built with AI app-building tools.
Techsity's model
We use AI-assisted tools within an engineering process that includes code review, testing, access-control design, and responsibility for ongoing maintenance.
Consider this option when: You are testing an idea, nothing real is at stake, and no customer data goes near it.
Techsity or an offshore dev shop?
02
Best suited to
Providing larger teams and broad implementation capacity, often at lower hourly rates than local providers.
Points to assess
The model requires clear specifications, strong client-side technical oversight, and explicit expectations for team continuity, documentation, and post-launch support.
Techsity's model
Techsity uses a smaller senior team, with direct technical involvement and handover requirements included in the delivery plan.
Consider this option when: The specification is genuinely finished, the work is well understood, and volume matters more than judgement.
Techsity or a large consultancy?
03
Best suited to
Supporting large programmes that require extensive governance, procurement support, specialist functions, and delivery across multiple regions.
Points to assess
The additional governance and account structure can increase cost and decision time for a focused product engagement.
Techsity's model
Our smaller delivery model provides direct access to the engineers responsible for technical decisions.
Consider this option when: You need a vendor your board already recognises, or the programme is large enough to need dedicated governance.
Techsity or a freelancer?
04
Best suited to
Cost, speed on a contained piece of work, and a direct relationship with the person doing it.
Points to assess
A single-person engagement needs a plan for review, continuity, documentation, and availability when the freelancer is not working.
Techsity's model
Our engagements include peer review, shared system knowledge, and documentation requirements.
Consider this option when: The job is small, well defined, and you already have someone in house who can review their work.
Techsity or hiring in-house?
05
Best suited to
Long-term ownership, domain knowledge, and close alignment with the rest of the company.
Points to assess
Recruiting and onboarding can take time, particularly when the company does not yet have senior technical leadership to assess candidates and define the initial system.
Techsity's model
We can support the initial build and its transition to an internal team, including documentation and hiring support when agreed.
Consider this option when: You already have a strong technical lead and the runway to wait for the right people.
Techsity or a dedicated-team vendor?
06
Best suited to
Providing a complete pod or larger team when the roles, management model, and required capacity are already clear.
Points to assess
Buyers should confirm team continuity, technical oversight, knowledge transfer, and how staffing changes are handled.
Techsity's model
We focus on smaller requirements with named senior engineers or take responsibility for a defined product build.
Consider this option when: You need a large, interchangeable team and a vendor that is built for that.
The number worth knowing
2,000 vulnerabilities across 5,600 live apps.
Escape scanned 5,600 live applications built on AI app builders and found more than 2,000 high impact vulnerabilities, over 400 exposed secrets, and 175 cases of exposed personal data.
The research reinforces the need for engineering review, security testing, and clear ownership before these tools are used for production systems.
Escape research, October 2025Not sure which of these you need?
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