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D365 F&O development: classic SI vs Skalp AI — factual analysis

A classic SI bills D365 development by the person-day at €1,000-1,500/day. Compare 8 technical and economic dimensions before signing.

TL;DR

Classic SI vs Skalp AI on Dynamics 365 F&O development: 8 factual criteria (pricing, lead time, quality, expertise). 2026 comparison.

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Microsoft D365 F&O expertise

10 ans

D365 F&O

1 credit / ticket

≈ €200, degressive in packsA ticket is resolved when SKALP AI successfully develops exactly what was defined during the needs analysis phase and tests pass — ticket handled + code or deliverable made available.

vs €800-1,200 at a typical SI

48 h

Average delivery time

Azure DevOps

Validated by your IT

The problem with your current vendor

The traditional SI model is expensive without result commitment

✗The €1,000-1,500/day rate applies uniformly, regardless of actual development complexity.
✗No contractual overrun penalty — every additional day is billed.
✗Expert profiles (architects, leads) are scarce and only available to large accounts.

How SKALP solves it

Skalp AI: architect-grade quality, per-ticket price, universal access

✓An X++-specialized AI applying Microsoft patterns (extensions, CoC, event handlers) without exception.
✓1 credit (≈ €200) per developed ticket, available to any company size — no revenue-based discrimination.
✓SysTest and XppBP tests delivered systematically, integrable into your CI pipeline without rework.

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	Classic D365 SI	Skalp AI
Pricing	€1,000-1,500/day by profile	1 credit (≈ €200) per developed ticket (flat)
Average ticket cost	€4,000-12,000 (5-10 days)	1 credit ≈ €200 (all complexities)
Standard lead time	3 to 8 weeks (full cycle)	48-72 h for code delivery
Expertise level	Variable: junior to architect	Architect-equivalent on every ticket
Unit tests	Optional (often skipped)	SysTest delivered systematically
Overrun risk	Client (billed actual days)	Skalp AI (contractual flat price)
Documentation	Often incomplete	Generated with every ticket
Expertise access	Conditional on client revenue	Universal (SMB, mid-cap, large)

Frequently asked questions

Does a classic SI still have an edge over Skalp AI?+

On strategic advisory, platform audits and organizational transformation, yes — humans stay central. On pure X++ production (extensions, classes, workflows, integrations), Skalp AI delivers faster and cheaper, with equivalent or superior code quality.

How do we assess Skalp AI code quality?+

Three measurable criteria in Azure DevOps: (1) XppBP / FxCop rules passing in your CI, (2) SysTest unit-test coverage, (3) first-merge approval rate (target > 85%). You stay the judge — a ticket that fails review is not billed.

Can we combine Skalp AI with an existing SI?+

Yes. Most clients keep their SI for advisory, architecture and project steering, and route per-ticket-packageable developments to Skalp AI. Both models coexist on the same Azure DevOps without friction.

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1 credit (≈ €200) if resolved. Nothing if not. Chat and needs analysis free.