Side by side
| Just Think AI | A Big-4 consultancy | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Fixed-fee, transparent ranges | Time and materials, often $1M+ |
| Team composition | Senior practitioners only | 70–80% junior consultants on most engagements |
| Deliverable type | Working production AI system | Strategy + roadmap; build via partner |
| Time to first ship | 2 weeks | 3–6 months (or longer) |
| Code ownership | Full ownership, no lock-in | Often platform / partner dependent |
| Walk-away terms | After every sprint or quarter | Multi-quarter minimums standard |
Pick Just Think AI when
- Building one or many AI systems that actually go live
- Mid-market and PE-backed companies with no time for a 12-month engagement
Pick A Big-4 consultancy when
- Multi-year, multi-region transformation programs
- Boards that need a recognizable name on the document
Where A Big-4 consultancy wins
A Big-4 firm is the right partner for board-level transformation programs and global rollouts. We are not a substitute for that scope.
Other comparisons
Just Think AI vs
A typical AI agency
Senior practitioners, fixed-fee sprints, no account managers.
Just Think AI vs
Building an in-house AI team
Get senior AI capacity now — without the 6-month hiring cycle.
Just Think AI vs
A freelancer or contractor
Senior team. Bus factor greater than one.
Just Think AI vs
A no-code AI platform
Custom AI without paying $1k/seat for someone else's template.
Decision time
Talk to us before you sign anyone.
We will tell you honestly if we are not the right fit — including pointing you at one of the alternatives above.