EEv3 vs Agencies

Platform leverage beats hourly billing.

Agencies charge for time. EEv3 charges for outcomes. See why teams are switching from hourly billing to platform-powered delivery.

Side by side.

DimensionAgencyEEv3

SpeedWeeks to months per deliverableShip daily with the SDK and Conductor API

Cost$150-300/hr, projects run $50k-200k+$2,500/mo flat — ship unlimited

OwnershipWork-for-hire, IP transfer negotiationsYou own everything from day one

MaintenanceSeparate retainer, hourly billing resumesPlatform handles infrastructure, updates included

ScaleRenegotiate scope and budget each timeAuto-scaling built into every capability

Quality consistencyVaries by team, account manager, and timelineConsistent API — same quality every call

The cost comparison.

A typical agency engagement vs an EEv3 subscription.

Agency

$150-300

per hour

$50k-200k+

per project

Plus project management overhead, revision cycles, and change orders. Timeline: 3-6 months typical.

EEv3

$2,500

per month

Ship unlimited

no per-project fees

Full platform access, all 276 capabilities, dedicated infrastructure. Ship as fast as you can code.

Hidden costs of agencies.

Communication overhead

Briefs, reviews, feedback loops, status meetings — hours that don't produce code.

Re-onboarding

New project? New team. Context is lost between engagements.

No IP ownership by default

Many agencies retain IP until final payment. Disputes delay launches.

Scope creep billing

Any change outside the original SOW triggers change orders and additional fees.

Make the switch

Stop paying by the hour. Start shipping on a platform.

Switch to EEv3