Azati
Alternative: Productised AI vs Custom Consulting Engagement
Azati delivers custom AI/ML consulting engagements per client (typically $80K-$400K scope, 3-6 month implementation). Pathnovo delivers productised engineering document AI on credit-based pricing with full platform on every paid tier, 48-hour first delivery, and free 14-day trial. Different commercial model: Azati billable-consulting; Pathnovo productised SLA-backed deliverable. For engineering document AI workflows that are well-understood and well-defined, productised wins on cost-of-ownership + speed-to-value + risk de-risking. For one-off custom AI/ML builds outside engineering documents, Azati's broader AI consulting scope may apply.
Why Switch from Azati
Productised SLA vs Custom Build
Azati's engagement model is custom AI/ML consulting: scope-tailored solution per client with $80K-$400K consulting fee + 3-6 month implementation. Pathnovo's engagement model is productised with credit-based pricing: full platform included on every paid tier, predictable cost + predictable timeline + zero implementation risk + free 14-day trial before commercial commitment. See pricing for plans.
Pre-Built EPC Vertical Depth
Pathnovo arrives pre-built for EPC: 15+ engineering document types, 99.5% measured accuracy on McDermott live engagement, ISA 5.1 + CFIHOS 2.0 + ISO 15926 native training, pre-certified integrations across SAP / Maximo / AVEVA / Hexagon / Bentley / Cognite / Wrench / Aconex. Azati builds custom AI per client; the EPC-vertical depth that Pathnovo includes by default has to be built from scratch in each Azati engagement (which the consulting fee reflects).
Indian + Gulf Regulatory Layer
Pathnovo's product includes IBR + OISD 118 + PESO + CCOE compliance bundle for Indian EPC engagements. Azati's typical European delivery focus does not include native Indian regulatory expertise; if required, it is custom-built per engagement.
48-Hour Turnaround + Free Trial
Pathnovo's first delivery SLA is 48 hours after document upload; free 14-day trial with 100 credits before any commercial commitment. Azati consulting engagements run 3-6 months from kickoff to first production-grade output, with no free trial tier.
99.5% Contractual Accuracy SLA
Pathnovo provides 99.5% contractual field-level accuracy SLA with remedy clause + named-customer benchmarks (McDermott live: 10,247 tags / 600 P&IDs / 99.5% measured). Azati's accuracy commitments are project-specific; consulting engagements typically include accuracy targets in statement-of-work but not contractual remedy clauses comparable to Pathnovo's productised SLA.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Pathnovo | Azati |
|---|---|---|
| Productised pricing (credit-based) | Credit-based, full platform every paid tier | Custom consulting engagement ($80K-$400K) |
| First-delivery SLA | 48 hours | 3-6 month implementation |
| Free pilot before commercial commitment | 14-day trial, 100 credits, no card | Paid POC engagement |
| 99.5% contractual accuracy SLA + remedy clause | ||
| Pre-built P&ID extraction (any format) | Custom build per engagement | |
| Pre-built isometric MTO from scanned drawings | Custom build per engagement | |
| Pre-built HAZOP register extraction | Custom build per engagement | |
| Pre-built mill cert traceability + EPC PO matching | Custom build per engagement | |
| Indian regulatory bundle (IBR / OISD / PESO / CCOE) | ||
| Pre-certified SAP PM / Maximo / AVEVA AIM / Hexagon SDx2 feeds | Custom integration | |
| Transparent pricing | Credit-based | Custom $80K-$400K per engagement |
| Multi-industry AI/ML consulting (non-engineering) | ||
| Pricing | Credit-based. Full platform on every paid tier. Free 14-day trial. See our pricing page for plans. | Custom AI/ML consulting engagement $80K-$400K (typical) + ongoing T&M for support / maintenance |
Feature Matrix
Side-by-side capability comparison across every meaningful workflow your team will run.
| Capability | Pathnovo | Azati |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement model | Productised SaaS subscription | Custom consulting engagement |
| First delivery SLA | 48 hours | 3-6 month implementation |
| Free pilot before commercial commitment | 14-day trial, 100 credits, no card | Paid POC engagement |
| 99.5% contractual accuracy SLA + remedy clause | ||
| Named EPC benchmark (McDermott: 10,247 tags) | ||
| Pre-built P&ID + isometric + datasheet + HAZOP + mill cert extraction | Custom per engagement | |
| Pre-built ISA 5.1 + CFIHOS 2.0 + ISO 15926 domain training | Custom per engagement | |
| Indian regulatory bundle (IBR / OISD 118 / PESO / CCOE) | ||
| Pre-certified SAP PM / Maximo / AVEVA AIM / Hexagon SDx2 feeds | Custom integration | |
| Public pricing | Credit-based | Custom $80K-$400K per engagement |
| Predictable cost-of-ownership for procurement budgeting | ||
| Multi-industry AI/ML consulting (computer vision, NLP, automation) |
Full support Not supported Partial / context-dependent (text)
Pricing Compared
Transparent pricing for every vendor where public. Where the vendor does not publish pricing, we say so.
Pathnovo
Productised credit-based subscription, full platform on every paid tier. 14-day free trial. Indian PSU rate-card compatible at Scale and Enterprise tiers. Published per pricing page.
Azati
Custom AI/ML consulting engagement $80K-$400K typical per engagement scope with 3-6 month implementation. Time-and-materials or fixed-fee depending on client preference. Engineering AI engagements are custom-build per client; not productised. European-focused delivery. Pricing not publicly published; quoted per engagement.
Who Wins for Which Buyer
Real buyer scenarios with honest “who fits best” framing.
EPC contractor or owner-operator needing productised engineering document AI with predictable cost and 48-hour first delivery
Winner: PathnovoProductised SaaS subscription with full platform on every paid tier eliminates implementation risk + scoping delay + custom-build cost. For 80%+ of engineering document AI use cases, Pathnovo's productised model is materially faster and cheaper. See pricing for plans.
Indian PSU refinery or EPC contractor with IBR + OISD 118 + PESO + CCOE compliance obligations
Winner: PathnovoPathnovo encodes all four Indian regulatory regimes natively. Azati's European-focused consulting model would custom-build the regulatory layer per engagement. See the indian EPC compliance bundle.
Multi-scope digital transformation programme with engineering AI + computer vision + NLP scope
Winner: AzatiAzati's multi-industry AI/ML consulting depth handles scope outside engineering documents. Pathnovo only addresses engineering document AI. For multi-scope programmes, run Pathnovo on engineering documents + Azati on other AI/ML scopes; no functional overlap.
Bespoke client requirements where productised tools genuinely do not fit
Winner: AzatiCustom AI/ML consulting model is the right fit when productised workflows materially do not address client-specific scope. For ~20% of engineering AI use cases with genuinely bespoke requirements, Azati remains a valid consulting alternative.
European EPC contractor with existing Azati relationship preferring consulting-led delivery
Winner: Azati (or Pathnovo)European clients with existing Azati relationships may prefer consulting-led delivery as a matter of cultural fit. Pathnovo's productised model is technically faster and cheaper but cultural preference for consulting may favour Azati. The two can also coexist.
When the competitor is still the right choice
Honest framing matters. Here are the scenarios where Pathnovo is not the right fit.
- 01
Azati's multi-industry AI/ML consulting depth (computer vision, NLP, automation, custom predictive ML) is outside Pathnovo's scope. For non-engineering AI/ML scope, Azati's consulting is the appropriate option.
- 02
Pathnovo is productised: we trade flexibility for speed-to-value + predictable cost. If your engineering AI requirements are genuinely bespoke, Azati's custom-build model fits scenarios Pathnovo's productised workflows do not.
- 03
Azati's European delivery focus and cultural fit for European clients with existing consulting relationships may favour consulting-led delivery even if Pathnovo's productised model is technically faster and cheaper.
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Indian EPC Compliance Bundle
Indian regulatory bundle Azati does not address.
Pathnovo Benchmarks
Named-customer benchmark methodology including McDermott.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azati?
Azati is an AI software development consultancy delivering custom AI/ML solutions across multiple industries including engineering AI as part of a broader portfolio (computer vision, NLP, automation). Based in Europe with global delivery. Engagement model is custom build per client: scope-tailored solution development, typically $80K-$400K per engagement with 3-6 month implementation timelines.
How does Azati's P&ID automation differ from Pathnovo?
Different commercial models. Azati: custom consulting engagement ($80K-$400K) with 3-6 month implementation. Pathnovo: productised credit-based pricing with 48-hour first delivery + free 14-day trial. For 80%+ of engineering document AI use cases, Pathnovo's productised model is materially faster + cheaper + lower-risk than Azati's custom build.
When does Azati genuinely win over Pathnovo?
Custom AI/ML scope outside engineering documents (computer vision applications, custom NLP, custom predictive ML), bespoke client requirements where productised tools genuinely do not fit, or clients with significant existing AI infrastructure expecting consulting-led integration. For these scenarios, Azati's consulting model fits scenarios Pathnovo's productised workflows do not.
What about Indian PSU and EPC contractors?
Pathnovo provides Indian regulatory bundle (IBR / OISD 118 / PESO / CCOE) natively with Indian PSU rate-card pricing at Scale and Enterprise tiers. Azati's European-focused consulting model does not include native Indian regulatory expertise. For Indian PSU procurement empanelment, Pathnovo is the only path.
Can Pathnovo and Azati coexist on multi-scope engagements?
Yes, on multi-scope transformation programmes. Pathnovo handles the engineering document AI layer; Azati handles broader AI/ML scope (computer vision, NLP, automation) without functional overlap on engineering document specifically. Different scopes coexist on the same client.
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