The quick version
How Clarvia Dev and 10Pearls position themselves — in their own words, and ours.
AI-first product development agency. We ship working AI products in weeks. Small senior teams, fast iteration, outcome-focused delivery. No 90-day discovery phases.
DC-based digital technology services firm with 1,300+ employees. 10Pearls offers custom software development, UX design, cloud engineering, and AI services including their "AI Launchpad" programme — a 90-day engagement designed to take companies from AI concept to proof of concept.
Detailed comparison
A fair, category-by-category breakdown of how Clarvia Dev and 10Pearls compare.
Clarvia Dev
AI product development from concept to production. We do not stop at proof of concept — we build production-ready AI products that your users actually interact with. The goal is shipped software, not a demo.
10Pearls
Full-service digital development with AI as a growing practice area. Their AI Launchpad is a structured 90-day programme that takes a company from AI idea to proof of concept. Beyond AI, they offer web development, mobile apps, DevOps, and QA services.
Clarvia if you need a production AI product, not just a proof of concept. 10Pearls if you need general software development alongside an AI exploration programme.
Clarvia Dev
Working prototype in 2-4 weeks. Production-ready AI product in 6-12 weeks depending on complexity. We start building immediately and iterate based on real feedback.
10Pearls
90 days (approximately 13 weeks) to reach proof of concept through their AI Launchpad. This includes assessment, ideation, data readiness, and POC development phases. Production work comes after the Launchpad engagement.
Clarvia if you cannot wait a quarter for a proof of concept. 10Pearls if you need a structured programme to assess AI readiness before committing to a full build.
Clarvia Dev
AI is our entire focus. Every project is an AI product. We do not offer generic web development, mobile apps, or QA services. This focus means deeper expertise and faster execution on AI-specific challenges.
10Pearls
AI is one of several service lines. 10Pearls has built AI capability through their Launchpad offering, with the broader team covering general software development, mobile, DevOps, and QA. This breadth is a strength for companies that want one vendor across multiple needs.
Clarvia for deep, concentrated AI expertise. 10Pearls if you need AI capability within a broader software development relationship.
Clarvia Dev
Project-based delivery with clear milestones. We deliver working software at regular intervals. No lengthy assessment phases before building begins — we learn by building, not by workshopping.
10Pearls
Structured programme approach (AI Launchpad) followed by ongoing development engagement. The Launchpad is well-organised but adds a full quarter before real development begins. Post-Launchpad, 10Pearls transitions to a more traditional development engagement.
Clarvia if you want to start building immediately. 10Pearls if your organisation benefits from a structured assessment and readiness programme before committing to AI development.
Clarvia Dev
Retainer engagements available for ongoing product development, model monitoring, and iteration. The team that built your product continues to improve it. No handoff to a separate support team.
10Pearls
10Pearls offers ongoing development support as part of their broader services. After the Launchpad, you can transition to a longer-term development engagement with their team. Their scale allows for dedicated ongoing teams.
Both offer solid ongoing support. Clarvia if continuity of the AI-expert team matters. 10Pearls if you want ongoing support bundled with broader software development services.
The honest recommendation
Both companies do good work. The right choice depends on what you actually need.
Choose Clarvia Dev when...
You need a working AI product in weeks, not a proof of concept in 90 days
AI is the product, not an experiment your organisation is running
You want to go from concept to production without a multi-phase assessment programme
You need concentrated AI expertise, not a generalist firm adding AI to their offerings
You already know AI is right for your problem and want to start building immediately
Choose 10Pearls when...
Your organisation is early in its AI journey and needs a structured assessment first
You need general software development services alongside AI capability
You prefer a structured programme with formal gates before committing to a full build
You value the established presence of a 1,300-person DC-based firm
You need multiple technology services (mobile, web, DevOps) from one vendor
Common questions
Is the 10Pearls AI Launchpad worth the 90-day investment?
It depends on where you are. If your organisation has never done AI work and genuinely needs help assessing readiness, data quality, and use case viability, a structured programme has value. But if you already know what AI product you want to build, spending 90 days on assessment and proof of concept delays real progress. Clarvia can have a working prototype in your hands while a Launchpad is still in the assessment phase.
Can Clarvia do the assessment work that the AI Launchpad covers?
Yes, but we do it differently. Instead of a 90-day programme with formal phases, we run a focused 1-2 week technical assessment alongside early prototyping. You get clarity on feasibility and a working prototype simultaneously, not sequentially. The best way to assess whether AI works for your problem is to build a small version and see.
Is 10Pearls more affordable than Clarvia for AI work?
10Pearls offers competitive rates, particularly for their nearshore development teams. However, their AI Launchpad adds a 90-day engagement before full development begins, which increases total time and cost to a production product. When you factor in speed to market and the cost of delay, Clarvia's faster delivery often provides better total value for defined AI product work.
What if I want a Launchpad-style assessment but faster?
We offer a focused AI product assessment that covers the same ground — use case viability, data readiness, architecture recommendations — in 1-2 weeks instead of 3 months. The difference is that our assessment includes actual prototyping, so you finish with both a recommendation and working code.
Ready to build now, not in 90 days?
Book a free 30-minute call. We will assess your AI product idea and show you what we can deliver in the first 2-4 weeks.