Comparison
Why TechExports.
How we compare to generic AI agencies, freelancers, and DIY approaches — and why operators in service businesses choose us.
Feature comparison
Side-by-Side.
| Feature | TechExports.ai | Generic AI Agencies | Freelancers / Upwork | DIY / ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom AI built for your business | ||||
| Scheduling & CRM integration (ServiceTitan, Jobber, etc.) | ||||
| Industry-specific expertise (contractors, logistics) | ||||
| Deployed in 3-4 weeks | ||||
| ROI measurement against baseline | ||||
| 24/7 voice agent (not chatbot) | ||||
| Ongoing optimization from live data | ||||
| Executive AI strategy (CAIO-level) | ||||
| Multi-language support (EN, DE, FR, ES) | ||||
| Fixed-price project (not hourly billing) |
The difference
What Sets Us Apart.
Industry-Specific
We only serve service & operations businesses. Every system is built for how contractors, field services, and logistics actually operate.
Integration-First
We connect directly to your scheduling and dispatch software — ServiceTitan, Jobber, McLeod, Samsara. No data silos, no manual re-entry.
ROI-Accountable
We baseline metrics before deployment and measure after. If it doesn't move revenue, we haven't done our job.
Fixed-Price Projects
No hourly billing, no scope creep surprises. You know the investment before we start. Pay for outcomes, not hours.
Deploy in Weeks, Not Months
3-4 weeks for voice agents, 4 weeks for quote automation. We ship fast because we've done this pattern dozens of times.
Ongoing Optimization
Systems improve from live data continuously. Your voice agent gets better every week from real call outcomes.
FAQ
Common Questions About Choosing.
- Generic agencies build AI for any industry. We build exclusively for service and operations businesses — contractors, field services, logistics. We know your tools (ServiceTitan, Jobber, McLeod), your workflows, and your metrics. This means faster deployment, fewer surprises, and systems that actually work with how your team operates.
- Freelancers can build prototypes. They rarely deliver production systems integrated with your scheduling software, handling edge cases, and running 24/7 with monitoring. You also get no ongoing optimization, no escalation path, and no accountability for business outcomes. A freelancer builds what you ask for — we figure out what you should be building.
- ChatGPT can't answer your phones, book jobs in ServiceTitan, or optimize routes in McLeod. DIY tools (Zapier, Make) can handle simple automations but break down with complex logic, real-time requirements, and production reliability. If your automation needs to run 24/7 without intervention and handle thousands of calls per month, you need a purpose-built system.
- Cheaper typically means: generic (not built for your industry), template-based (not customized to your business), or advisory-only (strategy deck, no implementation). Our pricing reflects custom builds, deep integration, and accountability for ROI. Clients who tried cheaper alternatives first tell us they spent more overall due to failed implementations and lost time.
- We measure ROI against an agreed baseline established before deployment. If a system isn't delivering measurable value within 60 days of go-live, we work at no additional cost until it does. We've never had a client fail to see positive ROI from a properly scoped engagement.
See the Difference in 30 Minutes.
We’ll whiteboard your operation and show you exactly what we’d deploy, how long it takes, and what ROI to expect.