THAVAGEThe AI Software Development Estimator With A Lisp
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This tool's Thavage estimate
$286,000
What a traditional team would likely charge to build the current Thavage product.
What a modern AI firm would likely charge: $196,000.
Actual cost: ~4,800 — Claude Max, API credits, Vercel, Supabase, domains, QA/browser tooling, and directory discovery infrastructure.
Refreshed Mar 17, 2026. Refreshed after tightening the first-screen methodology/privacy note to reduce reading load below the main CTA.