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Cost Comparison
TechKnow AI-Powered | In-House Dev Mid-Level | Traditional Agency Hourly Billing | |
|---|---|---|---|
Upfront Cost | $17,500 | $15,000 recruiting | $131,250 750hrs × $175/hr |
Time to Complete | 3 weeks ⚡ 5x faster | 4mo 2wk +4wk onboarding | 4mo 2wk |
Monthly Cost | $149 hosting + updates | $13,000 salary + benefits | $500 retainer only |
| First Year Total | $19,288 | $171,000 | $137,250 |
| Three Year Total | $22,864 | $483,000 | $149,250 |
First Year Savings
vs. In-House Developer$151,712
vs. Traditional Agency$117,962
💡 Plus you get to market 5x faster, generating revenue sooner
Three Year Savings
vs. In-House Developer$460,136
vs. Traditional Agency$126,386
💡 No salary increases, no benefits overhead, no recruiting costs
What This Doesn't Show
In-House Hidden Costs:
- • Equipment & software ($3K-5K)
- • Office space & utilities
- • Paid time off (15-20 days)
- • Training & conferences
- • Risk of turnover
- • Management overhead
Agency Hidden Costs:
- • Scope creep charges
- • Change request fees
- • Communication overhead
- • Project management fees
- • Handoff/training costs
- • Vendor lock-in risks
TechKnow Advantages:
- • ✅ Fixed pricing (no surprises)
- • ✅ Fast delivery (faster ROI)
- • ✅ Modern tech stack
- • ✅ Security included
- • ✅ No vendor lock-in
- • ✅ Expert team on demand
💼 Real-World Context
The numbers above are conservative estimates based on industry averages:
- • Mid-level developer salary: $120K + 30% benefits = $156K/year
- • Traditional agency rates: $150-200/hr (we used $175/hr)
- • Time multiplier: Traditional development takes 5x longer due to manual processes
- • TechKnow uses AI-powered workflows to deliver 70% faster than client expectations
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