AI Studio vs Digital Agency
The days of paying a digital agency six figures for a website are over.
AI-built corporate websites in 14 days at 60-80% lower cost. Same agency quality, dramatically faster and cheaper.
The difference, in numbers
| What | Traditional digital agency | Kurayami AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Average corporate-site cost | $30K–$80K USD | $6K–$15K (60-80% savings) |
| Delivery | 3–6 months | 14 days (corporate) / 3–6 weeks (web app) |
| Revisions | Capped, billed extra | Instant via AI, unlimited |
| AI-assisted build | Manual labour | Claude AI, automated code generation, design iteration |
| Core tech stack | WordPress, custom CMS | Next.js 16, TypeScript, Tailwind, Vercel |
| Brand & strategy work | +$2K–$5K extra | Included (senior partners do strategy directly) |
Frequently asked questions
Is AI-built quality actually good enough?
AI accelerates coding and initial design. Strategy, code review, and branding are all handled by senior partners. Agency quality at AI speed — that's the model.
Can you maintain or modernize a site built by an agency?
Yes — legacy site maintenance, migrations, and modernization are core. WordPress or legacy CMS → Next.js/Vercel migrations land in one-third the time of a traditional agency.
Can you really deliver in 14 days?
Standard corporate sites (5–10 pages, CMS, contact form, SEO, multi-language) ship in 14 days. Larger scopes get a precise timeline up front.
Isn't this riskier than a traditional agency?
Lower risk, actually. Short timelines mean small downside if expectations miss. Lower cost lets you run A/B variants or iterate. More pivot-friendly than a fixed agency contract.
Do you do more than websites?
Yes — web applications (internal tools, SaaS, dashboards) and AI integration work (chatbots, search, document automation).