| Factor | Codaiman | Traditional agency |
|---|---|---|
| AI used in the build process itself, not just marketed | Varies | |
| Runs its own live products daily (not just client work) | Rare | |
| Direct access to the engineers doing the work | Varies | |
| MVP-focused delivery (weeks, not months, for a focused scope) | Varies | |
| Full source code & ownership on completion | Varies | |
| Large account-management layer between you and developers | Common | |
| Enterprise-scale bench for very large, multi-team engagements | Varies |