Q · 01What is an AI agent and how is it different from a chatbot?
A chatbot follows a pre-written script and can only respond to questions it was programmed for. An AI agent is autonomous - it can reason through multi-step tasks, use external tools (search, APIs, databases, CRM), execute actions, and adapt to any situation. A sales agent, for example, can receive a lead, look up company info, check CRM history, draft a personalized email, and schedule a follow-up - all without human input.
Q · 02How much does AI agent development cost?
A basic single-purpose agent (one task, one integration) starts from $2,000. A business agent with multiple tools, memory, and CRM integration costs $4,000–$8,000. A multi-agent system where agents collaborate on complex workflows starts from $15,000. Pricing depends on number of tools integrated, complexity of reasoning chains, and backend infrastructure required.
Q · 03What AI models do you use to build agents?
We use OpenAI GPT-4o, Anthropic Claude 4, and Gemini 2.5 as the reasoning backbone. For orchestration we use LangChain, LangGraph, and custom agent frameworks. For memory we implement vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate) and PostgreSQL for persistent state. Model selection depends on your cost targets, latency requirements, and data privacy constraints.
Q · 04What tasks can an AI agent automate?
AI agents excel at: lead qualification and CRM data entry, customer support with autonomous resolution, content creation and scheduling, data research and report generation, HR screening and interview scheduling, e-commerce order management, and multi-step API orchestration. If a task involves decision-making, tool use, and multiple steps - an agent can handle it.
Q · 05How long does it take to build a custom AI agent?
A focused single-task agent takes 2–4 weeks. A full business agent with multiple tools, memory, and integrations takes 6–10 weeks. A multi-agent system takes 2–4 months. We start with a discovery phase to map out the exact workflow, tools needed, and edge cases - this saves time during development and ensures the agent does exactly what you need.