Comparison · Providers
Agency or technology partner: what is the difference?
An agency delivers an application built on other providers’ services. A technology partner builds the layer underneath: model, data storage, interfaces and operation. The difference does not show in the result of the first week, but in who owns the system in the end.
| Criterion | Agency or SaaS | Technology partner |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | A project and hours, or a license to a product | A system and its operation |
| Where your data lives | Often with outside services or with the provider | Your infrastructure, or our operation on your behalf |
| What the model knows | Depends on the project, often general knowledge | Your company knowledge, without data leaks |
| How quality comes about | Depends on the provider | Tested, monitored, logged |
| When it gets complex | More nodes in the workflow | Database, backend, custom interfaces |
| What you have in the end | Often tied to the provider | It belongs to you |
When each option fits
An agency is the right choice if you need a clearly defined service for a fixed period. A technology partner fits if you want a system that stays, grows and belongs to you.
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