# OCTYN vs LeewayHertz

Both build systems and support them after launch. LeewayHertz covers consulting through integration, with dedicated support and maintenance, and works through dedicated development teams. OCTYN starts with a paid mapping, fixes one price in writing, then runs each system and keeps it current as your company changes.

## Side by side

| | OCTYN | LeewayHertz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| How it describes itself | An intelligent systems firm. Each system is custom-built for one company, then run and kept current by OCTYN. | "AI development company enabling innovation and rapid development" |
| How it starts | A paid mapping of the operation, the Consult, which sets the scope and measures a baseline. | Not stated on its site |
| How it is priced | One fixed price, in writing, after the Consult; then a monthly fee to run it. | Not stated on its site |
| After launch | OCTYN runs it and keeps it current, and re-sets it when the company changes. | "From insightful consulting to seamless integration of solutions and dedicated support and maintenance, we ensure a smooth generative AI journey for your business." |
| Who owns it | Your data, specs, configuration and code. | Not stated on its site |
| Who it is for | An established company whose team does the same work by hand every week. | "With over 15 years of industry experience under our belt, we have helped startups as well as Fortune 500 companies innovate and grow in the dynamic business landscape." |
| What it is built on | Built for that one company, on its own accounts or infrastructure where the work calls for it. | Not stated on its site |
| How the work is staffed | The people who map the system build it and run it. | "Our project-oriented approach, supported by our team of software development specialists, is dedicated to fostering client collaboration and achieving specific project objectives." |

## Why OCTYN over LeewayHertz

- What you know before you commit. OCTYN gives one fixed price in writing after the Consult. LeewayHertz’s site states no pricing.
- How it starts. OCTYN’s first step is a paid mapping with a measured baseline. LeewayHertz’s site does not say how an engagement begins.
- Who owns it. Under OCTYN’s engagement terms, your data, specs, configuration and system code are yours, with the documentation to run it yourself. LeewayHertz’s site does not say who owns what it builds.

## Related

- [Every firm at a glance](https://octyn.co/compare/firms)
- [The Consult](https://octyn.co/consult)

Canonical: https://octyn.co/compare/firms/leewayhertz