Three ways to get AI agents working for your business. One of them doesn't require you to become an AI expert, manage infrastructure, or pray that your engineer doesn't quit.
We're not going to pretend the other options don't exist. Here's what each one actually looks like.
| 🛠️ DIY ChatGPT + Open Source |
👤 Hire In-House AI/ML Engineer |
⚡ AfrexAI Managed Agents |
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| Setup Time | 2–6 months of fumbling | 3–6 months (hiring + onboarding) | Under 7 days |
| Monthly Cost | $200–$2,000 in API bills + your time | $12,000–$25,000 salary + benefits | $5,500–$12,000/mo, all-in |
| Expertise Needed | You become the AI team | You need to manage an AI team | Zero. We handle everything |
| Uptime Guarantee | None — it breaks, you fix it | Depends on your engineer's vacation schedule | 24/7 monitoring, guaranteed |
| Maintenance | All on you. APIs change, things break | Your engineer handles it (when they're around) | Fully managed. Updates included |
| Customization | Unlimited... if you can build it | High, but limited to one person's skills | Built to your exact workflows |
| Scale Speed | Weeks to months per new agent | Limited by headcount | New agent in days |
| Support | Stack Overflow and hope | Your one engineer (if they haven't quit) | Dedicated team, Slack/email |
Run the numbers yourself. Our calculator shows the real ROI based on your team size, hourly rates, and the tasks you'd automate.
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