What an AI automation agency actually does
Most agencies in this category sell hours and integrations on top of someone else's platform. NodeSparks sells working systems you own outright. The difference shows up in three places: scope (we quote against deliverables, not retainers), code (you keep it), and stack (vendor-neutral, picked per build).
Custom AI Agents
Single-workflow automations that replace one manual process or one SaaS tool. Starter agents from $500, built in 5 to 7 days. Shipped to your repo, owned by you forever.
Custom AI Systems
Multi-workflow custom builds that replace whole SaaS stacks. Outreach + enrichment + CRM in one system, or content research + drafting + distribution end-to-end. From $2,500, built in 2 to 6 weeks.
Pricing
Two anchors. All quoted against a fixed scope before any code is written. No surprise change requests, no per-seat licensing, no retainer minimums. Most builds land between these two floors depending on integration count and complexity.
Lane 02 — Custom AI Agent
5–7 day starter build
- One workflow, one integration
- Replaces one simple SaaS tool
- Built on Claude Code / n8n / Python
- Code in your repo, you own it
Lane 01 — Custom AI System
2–6 week build
- Multi-workflow custom system
- Replaces 3 to 8 SaaS subscriptions
- Integrations + orchestration + docs
- Optional retainer for ongoing changes
Stack we work with
We are vendor-neutral. Every build starts with picking the right tool for the job — not retrofitting a workflow into a platform we already sell. Today the bulk of our work ships on:
Claude Code (Anthropic)
Primary agentic runtime. Custom skills, tool use, headless automation.
n8n
Self-hosted orchestration when visual workflows beat code.
Python / TypeScript
Where determinism, performance, or integration depth matter.
OpenAI / Gemini / OSS
Model choice per task. Cost-aware routing where it helps.
If a better tool shows up tomorrow, we use it. The stack list above reflects what ships today, not what we are loyal to.
FAQ
What does an AI automation agency actually deliver?
A working system, not a subscription. We build custom AI agents (single-workflow automations that replace one SaaS tool) and AI systems (multi-workflow custom builds that replace whole SaaS stacks). Every project ends with code in your repo, deployment in your infrastructure, and documentation your team can extend without us.
How is NodeSparks different from other AI automation agencies?
Three things. (1) Founder-led delivery — every project is run personally by Dan or Constantin, no junior dev between you and the build. (2) Code ownership — you keep the repo and own the IP, no per-seat licensing or vendor lock-in. (3) Vendor-neutral stack — we ship on Claude Code, n8n, Python, and TypeScript depending on what fits the build, never married to one tool.
What does it cost to hire NodeSparks?
Two anchors. Lane 02 simple SaaS-replacement agents from $500 — single workflow, one integration, 5 to 7 day build. Lane 01 complex builds and multi-workflow systems from $2,500 — production-grade agents, integrations, full SaaS stacks. All scoped against a fixed quote before any code is written. Most builds land between these two floors depending on integration count and complexity.
How long does a build take?
Lane 02 starter agents ship in 5 to 7 days. Lane 01 builds ship in 2 to 6 weeks depending on integration count. We scope a fixed timeline against the quote before any code is written.
Who do you work with?
SMEs and post-PMF founders paying $200 to $1,500 a month across 5 to 15 SaaS tools, ops leads at 10 to 50-person scale-ups who need recurring manual work removed, and agency owners who want a white-label build partner. We do not take on junior-dev hourly contracts or pure marketing services.
What kind of AI does NodeSparks build with?
Primarily Claude (Anthropic) via the Claude Code SDK, with OpenAI, Gemini, and open-source models where they fit better. Orchestration via n8n or custom Python/TypeScript depending on complexity. We pick the right tool per build and document the rationale.
Start with a scoping call
30 minutes. We talk through your current stack, what is eating hours, and which lane fits. You leave with a clear next step, paid or not.
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