Provider profiles
One profile per firm: what they do for manufacturers, the evidence they publish, how they engage and when to choose someone else.
1. OpenLazarus
AI architects and operations platform
Best for: Companies above 100 people that want the monthly cost of running AI published before they commit: hosting, engineering support and AI usage.
2. Main & Machine
AI consultancy for small and mid-size business
Best for: Small and mid-size businesses that want a fixed project price in writing, from a readiness audit to a built system, before they start.
3. Ryan Doser
Independent AI consultant
Best for: Owners and managers who want expert direction for a single decision or for setting up tools themselves, at a published hourly or monthly price.
4. Team 400
AI consultancy (Australia)
Best for: Australian mid-sized companies that want typical price ranges for strategy, proof of concept and production builds before they talk to a firm.
5. A.Team
Talent network
Best for: Companies that want to add senior AI engineers to their own team and need a benchmark for contractor rates by region.
6. Toptal
Freelance talent platform
Best for: Companies that want to trial a vetted freelance AI engineer for up to two weeks before paying.