May 2025 · 7 min read
Cursor vs GitHub Copilot vs Claude: Which AI Dev Tool Actually Wins?
We use all three every day. Here is an honest comparison of what each tool is genuinely good for and where each one falls short.
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AI-First Development Studio
We Build Software
the AI-First Way
Your product, faster. Your operations, smarter. Your business, ready for what comes next.
We combine senior engineering talent with AI-powered tools to deliver results that a traditional team cannot match, at a cost that makes sense for your business.
Working POC in 2 to 4 weeks
Senior engineers only
IIT-advised leadership
At a glance
50+
Projects delivered
2-3x
Faster than traditional teams
100%
Client satisfaction
How every project starts
Free 30-minute call - we listen, understand your goals, no sales pitch
Clear fixed-price proposal - defined scope, honest timeline, your approval before anything starts
Working POC in weeks - real software you can test before committing to the full build
Trusted by
Sensegrow
LogicLadder
20+ clients globally
What we do
Six ways we help your business grow in an AI-driven world
Whether you want to build something new, automate what slows you down, or modernise what holds you back, we have the team and the approach to deliver it.
01 / 06
AI Consulting
Not sure where AI fits in your business? We assess your situation, identify where AI genuinely saves money or creates new value, and give you a clear plan to act on. Delivered in 4 to 6 weeks.
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02 / 06
AI-Powered Development
We build your product using AI tools throughout the process, so you get working software faster and at a lower cost than a traditional agency. First working version in 2 to 4 weeks.
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03 / 06
Application Modernisation
Is your existing software slow, expensive, or blocking new ideas? We update it, move it to the cloud, and make it ready for AI, without switching off your business while we do it.
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04 / 06
Workflow Automation
Stop paying skilled people to do repetitive tasks. We automate the manual processes that slow your team down, whether that is one workflow this month or a company-wide programme.
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05 / 06
Digital Transformation
Ready to modernise how your whole business operates? We work with traditional industries to digitise operations, improve customer experience, and make better decisions using real data.
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On Demand Resources
Need extra engineering capacity without the commitment of hiring? Access senior AI-trained developers within 1 to 2 weeks for sprint support, project delivery, or long-term team extension.
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Our approach
See it working before you commit the budget
Every project starts with a proof-of-concept. Not a presentation. Not a mockup. Real, working software you can put in front of users and stakeholders, before you approve anything further.
This protects your investment and gives you the confidence to move forward knowing the approach is right.
Start with a POCWeek 1
Discovery and scoping
Free call to understand your goals. Written brief and fixed-price proposal for your approval. Nothing starts without your sign-off.
Free 30-minute call
Weeks 2 to 4
POC build
We build the most important part of your product first. You get real, working software to test and demonstrate to stakeholders within weeks, not months.
Testable software in your hands
Week 4 to 5
Review and decide
You test it. You share it with your team. You decide whether to continue, adjust, or stop. Full information, zero pressure, no lock-in.
Go or no-go with confidence
Week 5 onwards
Full build
Sprint by sprint delivery with demos every two weeks. You see real progress and stay in control throughout. No surprises, no months of silence before you see anything.
Full visibility at every stage
Why Agively
Built differently from the start
We are not a traditional software agency with layers of management and junior developers. We are a focused team that has built AI into everything we do.
AI-native from day one
Our engineers use AI tools as a core part of how they work, every day. That means your project moves 2 to 3 times faster than a traditional team and costs less for the same quality output.
Senior engineers only
Every person on your project has a real track record of shipped production work. Small focused teams of 2 to 6 experienced engineers who take ownership and deliver. Nobody learning on your budget.
Proof before full spend
We show you working software before you approve the full budget. Validate the idea with real evidence, not a slide deck, and only commit when you are confident it is right.
IIT-advised leadership
Our advisory board brings more than two decades of experience each, with academic foundations from IIT. That depth influences every strategic decision we make on your behalf.
30 to 40% lower cost
Because our team works faster using AI tools, you get the same quality for significantly less than a traditional agency quote. The saving comes from efficiency, not from cutting corners.
You see everything, always
Demos every two weeks. Plain-language weekly updates. A shared view of the roadmap and budget at all times. You are never left wondering what is happening or where your money is going.
Industries
We know your industry, not just your technology
The best technology solutions are built by people who understand the business context they operate in. We have deep experience across six sectors.
How we work
From first conversation to live product
Every step has a clear output and your approval before we move on. You stay in control throughout.
Week 1
Free discovery call
30 minutes. We listen and understand your goals. No sales pitch, no pressure.
Weeks 1 to 2
Clear proposal
Fixed price, defined scope, honest timeline. Your approval before anything starts.
Weeks 2 to 5
Proof of concept
Working software, the most critical part first. You test it before committing further.
Weeks 5 to 16
Full build
Fortnightly demos, weekly updates. Real progress you can see every step of the way.
Live and beyond
Launch and support
Monitored, documented, supported. We stay close after go-live.
What clients say
Trusted by founders and leaders across 8 industries
★★★★★“Agively shows in-depth expertise. Their level of commitment and professionalism is excellent, a rare quality in today's market. What impressed us most was that their advice was always grounded in what was actually achievable.”
★★★★★“One of the best development teams we have worked with. They go the extra mile to deliver the best every single time. The speed at which they moved was unlike anything we had experienced before.”
★★★★★“The way they approached the problem was very impressive. They did not just tell us what was possible, they helped us understand what was worth doing first and why. That distinction matters enormously.”
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