Alternative to large SIs on Dynamics 365 F&O — structural comparison
Large D365-specialized SIs (50-500-developer teams, international presence) bill at premium daily rates. Is there a credible alternative without quality loss?
Structural comparison: large Dynamics 365 SIs vs Skalp AI. 8 factual criteria (pricing, mobilization, ownership, exit).
The large-SI model is calibrated for mega-projects
- ✗Average D365 daily rate at large SIs is €1,200-2,000/day, with structural overhead (Steering Committees, PMO, QA) billed on top.
- ✗Team mobilization delay is 4-8 weeks (allocation, briefing, ramp-up).
- ✗Access to expert profiles (Microsoft MVP architects) is conditional on overall SI account size.
- ✗Vendor lock-in is reinforced by proprietary methodology and transfer complexity.
Skalp AI: equivalent X++ production, without structural overhead or premium daily rates
- ✓No billed Steering Committee, no external PMO: relationship runs directly via Azure DevOps Boards.
- ✓Immediate mobilization: no team allocation phase. First ticket can be submitted at contract signature.
- ✓All-complexity coverage (simple extension to multi-module integration), 1 credit (≈ €200) per ticket — accessible with no volume threshold.
- ✓All code, tests and docs stay in your repo — immediate exit with no hidden cost.
How it works
Submit your ticket
Describe the business or technical need in a few lines. No 50-page spec required.
AI generates the extension
X++ code, unit tests and documentation produced in under 48 hours.
Validation on your Azure DevOps
Pull request submitted on your repository. Your IT lead reviews and validates before merge.
Delivered — 1 credit (≈ €200)
The credit is only consumed when the development is generated (smart contract). Once merged, it's delivered. No billing if the ticket isn't resolved.
The factual comparison
| Criterion | Large D365 SIs (e.g. Avanade, Capgemini, Sopra) | Skalp AI |
|---|---|---|
| Development pricing | €1,200-2,000/day by profile | 1 credit (≈ €200) per developed ticket (flat) |
| Mobilization delay | 4-8 weeks (team allocation) | Immediate on signature |
| Minimum commitment volume | Often imposed (100-500 person-days/year) | None (1 ticket is enough) |
| Structural fees (PMO, Steering) | 10-25% on top of dev quote | None |
| Accessibility by client size | Conditional on overall revenue | Universal (SMB, mid-cap, large) |
| Code ownership | Contractually client, costly transfer on exit | 100% in your Azure DevOps |
| Methodology | Proprietary (PMO, Steering, milestones) | Standard Azure DevOps + Git |
| Exit cost | High (knowledge transfer) | None (code and docs are yours) |
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