VibeOps vs DevOps Agency
Agencies offer human expertise and custom solutions. VibeOps offers instant automation and predictable costs. Choose based on complexity, budget, and speed.
Quick Comparison
Speed: VibeOps wins — deploy in minutes vs weeks
Cost: VibeOps wins — $0-500/mo vs $5k-20k/mo
Customization: Agency wins — complex, custom architecture
Strategy: Agency wins — roadmaps and consulting
Detailed Comparison
| Factor | VibeOps | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Minutes | Weeks |
| Monthly cost | $0-500 | $5k-20k+ |
| 24/7 availability | ||
| Instant changes | ||
| Custom architecture | ||
| Strategy consulting | ||
| Security scanning | Automated | Manual |
| Legacy migrations |
When to Choose
Choose VibeOps
- • Need to deploy today, not next month
- • Budget-conscious or cost-sensitive
- • Modern stack apps (Node, Python, Docker)
- • Want self-service without dependency
Choose Agency
- • Complex, custom architecture needs
- • HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP compliance
- • Migrating legacy systems
- • Need strategic planning and roadmaps
The Hybrid Approach
Many teams use both: VibeOps for day-to-day ops and agencies for strategic projects. Optimize cost while maintaining access to expertise.
Common Questions
Hire an agency for highly custom infrastructure, complex compliance (HIPAA, PCI-DSS), legacy migrations, or when you need strategic guidance.
Agencies charge $150-300/hour or $5k-20k/month. VibeOps starts free and scales to $50-500/month. 10-50x cheaper for standard deployments.
No. Agencies handle edge cases and custom requirements. VibeOps handles 80% of common needs automatically.
Yes! Use VibeOps for day-to-day ops, bring in agencies for big projects, audits, or strategic planning.
VibeOps has no lock-in—code stays in GitHub, standard AWS infrastructure. Agencies may create harder-to-maintain custom solutions.