Not all AI agencies deliver the same stack. This guide compares what most SMB buyers get elsewhere with TecAdRise: voice agents, n8n workflows, and custom Agent-OS under one roof, with published pricing.
Many AI automation agencies sell connectors (Zapier, Make) or off-the-shelf chatbots with little customization. TecAdRise is a done-for-you build shop for SMBs: 24/7 AI receptionists from €150, custom autonomous agents from €250, plus n8n workflow automation, all maintained by the same team in EU time zones.
| Dimension | Typical AI automation agency | TecAdRise |
|---|---|---|
| Core offering | App connectors, generic chatbots, or strategy decks | Voice agents, n8n workflows, and autonomous Agent-OS agents |
| Voice & phone | Often resells SaaS with limited script control | Custom AI receptionist: answers, books, captures leads 24/7 |
| Workflow automation | Zapier/Make templates between SaaS tools | Self-hosted n8n builds, APIs, webhooks, CRM routing |
| Custom AI agents | Rare; usually outsourced or not offered | Agent-OS: scheduled agents with memory, tools, browser, email, scrapers |
| Pricing transparency | Quote-only; unclear ongoing fees | Published entry tiers: from €150 voice, from €250 custom agents |
| Maintenance | Often billable change requests or left to client | Built and maintained by TecAdRise; you get outcomes, not a canvas to run |
| Technical depth | Slides and recommendations | Hands-on: Python, RAG, MCP, scraping, voice APIs, n8n |
| Best fit | Teams that only need simple SaaS glue | SMBs that want one partner for voice, ops automation, and autonomous agents |
Wire Zapier or Make between your CRM and inbox. Fast for linear tasks, weak on voice, scraping, or agents that reason over unstructured data.
TecAdRise difference: We also build n8n and Agent-OS when connectors are not enough. See our Agent-OS vs n8n guide.
Plug-and-play phone bots with limited workflow tie-ins. You get a number, not a full automation stack.
TecAdRise difference: Custom scripts, calendar booking, and downstream workflows. Details on AI voice agents.
Strategy decks or one-off builds without ongoing maintenance. Risky when agents need schedules, memory, and monitoring.
TecAdRise difference: Productized entry pricing plus long-running Agent-OS operations we run for you.
Strong on code, weak on SMB packaging. You may need to translate RAG blog posts into a receptionist that answers at 2 a.m.
TecAdRise difference: Technical depth with SMB packaging: clear pricing, demos, and no-code handoff for your team.
TecAdRise combines three layers most agencies split across vendors. One team designs, deploys, and maintains the full stack.
Use this when evaluating any AI automation agency, including TecAdRise.
Also compare hiring an agency vs DIY automation and AI receptionist vs hiring a VA.
Look for three things: transparent entry pricing, hands-on delivery (not slides-only), and coverage for the channels you need (voice, workflows, custom agents). Ask who maintains the system after launch and whether they build on open tools you can audit, like n8n and standard voice APIs.
Confirm they implement, not just advise. Check if they handle voice answering, workflow automation, and autonomous agents under one roof. Ask for maintenance terms, EU-friendly support hours if that matters to you, and realistic timelines for SMB deployments (days to weeks, not quarters).
Connector-only shops wire Zapier or Make between SaaS apps. Done-for-you agencies like TecAdRise also build custom agents with memory, scraping, RAG, and 24/7 voice receptionists. You get outcomes on your stack, not just another integration map.
It depends on the job. Zapier-style work fits predictable app-to-app routing. Custom agents fit research, drafting, monitoring, and judgment calls. TecAdRise does both: n8n workflows for plumbing and Agent-OS for open-ended autonomous work.
You should see entry tiers before the sales call. TecAdRise publishes starting points: AI receptionist setup from €150, custom autonomous agents from €250, with API and phone fees called out upfront. No "contact us for a quote" on the basics.
Yes, that is the TecAdRise model. Voice agents answer calls and chat, n8n workflows sync your apps, and Agent-OS runs scheduled autonomous agents with tools and memory. One team maintains the full stack.
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