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Centcept vs In-House AI Team
Should you hire an internal AI team or partner with Centcept?
In-house AI team
Centcept
Time to first value
3–6 months (hiring + ramp)
2–4 weeks to pilot
Upfront cost
Hiring, salaries, benefits, tooling
Project-based — no fixed overhead
Skill coverage
Limited to who you hire
Full stack: AI, engineering, MLOps, security
Flexibility
Fixed capacity
Scale up or down per project
Knowledge transfer
Stays in-house
Full source + docs + training
Commitment
Long-term headcount
Engagement-based
The verdict
If AI will become your core business capability, building a team is right — and Centcept can help you do it. For most companies, partnering delivers value faster and cheaper while you grow your own capability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you help us hire later?
Yes — many clients start with us and transition in-house over time. We support the handover.
How do you compare on cost?
A senior AI engineer costs $150k+/year plus overhead. A pilot with us typically starts at $15k–45k and delivers in weeks.