Honest comparisons.
Side-by-side reads for the mid-market AI buyer. We are not anti-Karbon, anti-Harvey, anti-ServiceTitan, or anti-Big-Four. We are pro-right-answer-for-your-firm. About half of the diagnosis calls we run end with us recommending one of these alternatives. The other half end with us scoping a custom commission. Honest framing each time.
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Karbon alternatives for mid-market CPA firms.
When Karbon is the right answer for a $8M-$50M firm. When custom AI on top of CCH Axcess or UltraTax is. The dividing line is sharper than either side's marketing suggests.
CPAComparison
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Harvey alternatives for mid-market law firms.
Harvey is excellent for AmLaw segment. Mid-market operators (20-150 attorneys) often need something different. The honest segmentation.
LawComparison
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ServiceTitan Pro Services vs custom AI.
ServiceTitan Pro Services configuration vs custom AI commissioned by a boutique. For PE-backed home services platforms ($20M-$100M). When each is right.
Home ServicesComparison
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Big Four AI consulting vs boutique commission.
Deloitte, Accenture, McKinsey vs boutique-commissioned custom AI for $8M-$50M operators. Match the advisor's scale to your business's scale.
All verticalsComparison
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Off-the-shelf AI vs custom commission.
The decision framework we use on every diagnosis. Five tests; if any one comes back yes, off-the-shelf is right. If all five come back no, custom commission is right.
Decision frameComparison
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Cuesta Partners alternatives.
Cuesta is one of the few peers actually serving $8M-$50M operators. Where they fit, where vertical-specific boutique commission fits.
AdvisoryComparison
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Spellbook vs custom AI for law firms.
Spellbook is solid for transactional practices with standard contract patterns. When custom AI on top of iManage or NetDocuments is the right answer instead.
LawComparison
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Boomer Consulting vs commissioned AI for CPA firms.
Strategic advisory vs build motion. Different shapes of help. Both are real answers in the right cases.
CPAComparison
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Internal AI hire vs commissioned build.
The economics, timing, and failure modes. The sequence matters. Commission first; hire when the queue justifies it.
StaffingComparison
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Generic SaaS AI vs custom commission.
The category of "AI for [vertical]" SaaS that serves the median customer. When that's fine; when it isn't.
Decision frameComparison
Get the honest read on your business.
Free 45-minute diagnosis. We'll tell you which path fits your specific case. About half of the calls end with us recommending an off-the-shelf tool. About half end with a custom commission scope.