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TimeKairos vs Web Studio — What Pays Off | TimeKairos

Comparison

Why a smaller team works faster — and where your budget really goes.

What is a Web Atelier

Honest Admission

This comparison is about marketing sites and landing pages. For regular sites with 10+ pages, a studio is often genuinely faster and more convenient — that's often not our primary format. Complex corporate systems — CRM, intranets, platforms with dozens of integrations — are handled by our separate App Development team, not this one.
Where ≈$1,500 goes at a studio (approximate):
≈25%
≈40%
Managers25%
Office15%
Accounting10%
Approvals10%
Code40%
Where $600 goes at TimeKairos (approximate):
≈80%
Development80%
Infrastructure, taxes, admin overhead20%
The figures on this page are illustrative estimates, not official financial statements from either side. TimeKairos also has taxes, infrastructure, and communication costs — just without separate management and office layers like a larger studio.

Where Problems Begin

Traditional agencies often include project management, strategy, design, development, QA, and account support. That broader structure can increase cost and timeline, but it may also suit large or complex organizations. TimeKairos uses a leaner delivery model built around proven website foundations.

Comparison

CriterionWeb StudioTimeKairos
Landing page price$1,000–$2,000from $600
Timeline1 month or moreas little as 48 hours
Middlemen2–3 managersDirect contact
Website performanceHighTarget standard — PageSpeed 90+
Bug warranty after deliveryUsually paid30 days free
You own the codeDepends on contract100% yours
TransparencyUsually closedOnline tracker
Large marketing site (10+ pages)Their strengthOften not our format
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Who it's for / who it's not

Who TimeKairos is for

Landing pages and websites with up to 10 pagesLaunch needed in weeks, not monthsYou want to talk to the developer, not a managerBudget up to $2,000

Who a web studio is better for

Honestly:

  • CRM or intranet over 6+ months (we handle that through a separate App Development team)
  • 20+ pages with separate discovery
  • Large on-site team required
  • Corporate tender with compliance

Real scenario

Illustrative scenario: coffee shop franchise

A composite example based on typical client stories, not a specific documented case. A coffee chain orders a website from a studio for $1,800. A month of approvals, three managers, the result — a template on a page builder. Launch after 6 weeks, and the request form doesn't work on iPhone. For a comparable scope (a few pages: locations, franchise info, contact), TimeKairos offers a package from $900, with device testing and direct chat with the developer.

Time Is Money. Literally.

Traditional agencies may spend weeks on discovery, approvals, and internal handoffs. Our catalog-based process reduces production time, allowing some landing pages to launch in as little as 48 hours while larger projects take longer.

Budget: Do the Real Math

A longer production timeline can delay the point at which the website begins supporting sales and marketing. TimeKairos reduces that delay by customizing proven foundations, with landing pages available in as little as 48 hours when content and scope are ready.

Fewer People — Faster Results

At a studio, your request goes through a manager, designer, developer, and QA. Each link in the chain means time and potential miscommunication. With us, one person is responsible for the entire project from start to finish. You say it — we build it. No "hold on, let me pass it to a colleague."

Check for yourself — paste into any AI chat
Compare two business website options:
Option A: Traditional web agency — $1,500, timeline of one month or more
Option B: TimeKairos — $600, timeline of 48 hours to two weeks
Analyze:
1. Potential ROI during the first year, including the cost of delayed launch
2. Total cost over two years, including updates and support
3. How website performance may affect customer acquisition
Use realistic assumptions and clearly label estimates.