We don't write this to put others down. Every alternative has its place. But there are situations where Gaide is exactly the right fit.
Large consultancy
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Pick a large consultancy when: you need an enterprise solution, procurement is mandatory, or you expect board-level presentations under an A-brand name.
Tech agency
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Pick a tech agency when: you already know the platform you want and need an experienced implementation partner for that specific product.
Do it yourself
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Do it yourself when: you're a small organisation with an internal tech team that has time and room to experiment.
Freelancer
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Pick a freelancer when: you have a specific, scoped technical problem one expert can solve.
You want to deploy AI but have no internal tech team to build it
You've worked with a consultant before who delivered a polished report but no result
You want to start fast and see results — not a multi-year programme
You're looking for a partner who understands how your organisation works, not only the technology
You want to bring your people along, not steamroll them
You're a mid-market business (25–500 FTE) looking for tailored work, not an enterprise solution
We first spoke to two large consultancies. They came back with a six-month programme and a quote that made you wince. Gaide delivered a working tool inside six weeks that our team uses every day. Less talking, more building — that's the difference.
We don't write reports and leave. We build the solution and stay involved until it works. Forward-deployed engineers — that's our model.
No. That's the point. We bring the technical expertise and build in your environment. You don't need to be an AI engineer — you just need to want it to work.
Then we say so. Honest advice is our reputation. We've redirected clients to a different approach when that was a better fit.
Yes, if you want. We offer an ongoing partnership where we're available for questions, new ideas and optimisations. No dependency, just continuity.
Schedule an intro. In 30 minutes we'll know whether we're the right match for your organisation.