Why IMMAGINE AI
What you're actually choosing between
Most operations teams evaluating AI automation are choosing between four options. Here is an honest look at each — including where we are not the right fit.
The real alternatives
Four paths — and who each one suits
Large AI platforms
Glean, Uniphore, Microsoft Copilot
Built for Fortune 500 procurement cycles. Expect 6–12 months to go live, six-figure annual seat licenses, and a platform with 80% of features your team will never use.
Works well if
Enterprise CIOs with dedicated IT teams and multi-year transformation budgets.
Not the right fit if
You need one workflow automated in 6–8 weeks, not a platform evaluated over a quarter.
Hiring in-house
ML engineers, automation developers, AI leads
12–18 weeks to hire, 3–6 months to ramp, €80–120k salary before you see a working system. And if the hire leaves, the knowledge goes with them.
Works well if
Companies building a multi-year internal AI capability with C-suite commitment.
Not the right fit if
You need results this quarter and cannot absorb the recruiting risk or ramp time.
Big consulting firms
Big 4, Accenture, McKinsey digital
Partners sell the deal, juniors do the work. Typical engagements run 6+ months, cost €50k–€200k+, and produce a roadmap instead of a working system.
Works well if
Large enterprises that need organizational change management alongside the technology.
Not the right fit if
You want a working automation in production, not a 40-page strategy deck.
Generic AI tools
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini — used directly
Useful for one-off tasks but not a workflow. No integration with your systems, no audit trail, no accountability, and no enforcement of your rules or policies.
Works well if
Individuals doing ad hoc research, drafting, or exploration on their own.
Not the right fit if
You need a repeatable, integrated process that works the same way every time without manual prompting.
Side-by-side
How the options compare
| Criteria | IMMAGINE AI | Large platform | In-house hire | Big consulting | Generic AI tool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live in production in 6–10 weeks | |||||
| Fixed price with defined deliverable | |||||
| Integrates with your existing tools | |||||
| Human review controls built in | |||||
| No long-term contract required | |||||
| GDPR-aligned, EU data handling | |||||
| Senior team works directly on your project | |||||
| Results before you commit to more |
— = depends on setup or vendor tier
What makes us different
Six things that define every project we take on
Scoped before it's built
Every engagement starts with a free scope session. You get a written deliverable and a measurable success metric before any work begins.
Live in weeks, not quarters
Our pilots ship in 6–8 weeks. You see a working system in production before deciding to expand — no roadmap, no waiting.
Fixed price, no surprises
We quote a fixed price for a fixed scope. Scope creep doesn't happen because the deliverable is defined and agreed before we start.
Human controls stay in place
Every workflow we build includes review checkpoints, control gates, and a rollback procedure. Automation doesn't replace human judgement on decisions that matter.
Senior team on every project
We are a small, senior team. The people who scoped your project are the people who build it. No juniors, no handoffs.
Results before you commit to more
After the pilot, you get full performance data and expansion options. Nothing moves forward until you've seen measurable outcomes.
Honest limits
When we are not the right choice
We are a small, focused team. We take on projects where we can deliver measurable results in a defined scope. We are not the right fit for every situation.
You need a full enterprise platform with 100+ integrations out of the box
You want a multi-year transformation programme with change management included
Your timeline is longer than 12 months and scope is undefined
You need a vendor with SOC 2 Type II certification today
If any of those apply, we will tell you on the first call and point you to a better option.
From clients
What the switch actually looked like
We used to spend days manually reaching out to buyers across Europe. Now that whole process runs on its own, and we're getting a steady flow of serious inquiries we just didn't have the bandwidth to chase before.
Ahmed Gamal
Owner, AGM Real Estate
Our shared inbox used to be a mess. Messages would sit for a day or more and we'd lose leads without even noticing. Now the first pass happens automatically, so by the time someone sees a message it's already sorted. We've gone from replying in over a day to replying in under two hours.
Karolina Hipa
CEO, Camien