Question 1

What is alterai?

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alterai is the brand behind alterai.os (proprietary delivery engine), alterai.apps (custom software for clients), and alterai.cabs (live mobility proof). We build AI-native enterprise software from scratch — headquartered in Chennai.

Question 2

What is alterai.os?

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alterai.os is our proprietary Generation-as-a-Service engine. It orchestrates AI agents across requirements, architecture, build, QA, deploy, and operations — with human-in-the-loop gates and a client portal included.

Question 3

What is alterai.apps?

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alterai.apps is how businesses commission custom enterprise software from alterai. You get a bespoke web/mobile app built by alterai.os — not templates, not bolt-on modules. See services.

Question 4

What is GaaS?

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GaaS (Generation / Agentic AI as a Service) delivers outcomes via autonomous agents you supervise — instead of software you operate manually. Read our GaaS explainer and GaaS vs SaaS comparison.

Question 5

How fast can you build my app?

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Focused scopes can ship in 24–48 hours. Full ERP, LMS, or mobility stacks take weeks — still roughly 10× faster than traditional agencies. Timeline depends on complexity after intake via Talk to alterai.

Question 6

Are you cheaper than a traditional dev agency?

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Typically yes on total cost of ownership — you pay for outcomes via alterai.os, not billable consultant hours. We compete with billion-dollar engineering firms on time and cost. Get a quote after scope intake.

Question 7

Where is alterai headquartered?

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Append Mobility Private Limited — No 12 Murugappa Road, Kotturpuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600085. Phone: +91 87541 13169. Email: agent@alter.business.

Question 8

Do you work outside Chennai?

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Yes — pan-India and international, remote-first. Chennai is HQ; delivery uses video standups and the self-service client portal. See India delivery.

Question 9

What is the alterai client portal?

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A self-service dashboard for every engagement: development progress, DevOps health, analytics, billing, and direct messaging with your relationship manager. Full portal guide. Login at portal.

Question 10

How do agents access my database safely?

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Scoped credentials only — minimum permissions, never admin access to your full stack. Plus RLS, audit logs, human-in-the-loop approvals, and single-tenant deployments where required.

Question 11

What technology stack does alterai use?

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Next.js (web/admin), Expo (mobile), Supabase (auth/data), Firebase Hosting, Cloud Run (API), Vertex AI / Google ADK (agents). Details on our Technology page.

Question 12

Do you build mobile apps?

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Yes — iOS and Android via Expo/React Native, integrated with your backend, AI agents, and client portal. Not isolated UI shells. Mobile app development.

Question 13

Do you use Flutter or React Native?

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Default is Expo (React Native) — aligned with our Next.js monorepo and OTA updates. Flutter is considered for specific client requirements.

Question 14

Do you build AI applications?

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Yes — production AI apps with agents, RAG, guardrails, and full SDLC. Not demos. AI application development.

Question 15

What is agentic AI development?

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Building role-based AI agents inside your product — sales, ops, finance — with dynamic UI in chat, tool registration on Vertex ADK, and strict guardrails. Agentic AI services.

Question 16

How is alterai different from Lovable?

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Lovable ships prototypes fast; alterai.os ships production enterprise software with RLS, CI/CD, agents, and a client portal. Full comparison.

Question 17

How is alterai different from Emergent Labs?

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Emergent is an AI app builder for quick SaaS shells. alterai delivers niche enterprise systems (ERP, LMS, mobility) with ongoing operations. Comparison.

Question 18

How is alterai different from Replit?

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Replit is excellent for learning and hackathons. alterai is for production apps your business depends on daily. Read more.

Question 19

How is alterai different from Cursor?

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Cursor accelerates individual developers. alterai.os orchestrates the full delivery lifecycle — we use Cursor internally, but clients buy outcomes, not IDE seats. Comparison.

Question 20

Can OpenAI Codex replace alterai.os?

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No — Codex automates coding tasks. alterai.os automates the delivery system: intake, architecture, build pipeline, portal, operations. Different layers. Details.

Question 21

How does alterai compare to Thoughtworks?

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Thoughtworks sells consulting teams and months of discovery. alterai ships custom products in weeks with a client portal — outcome-priced, not headcount-priced. Full comparison.

Question 22

Is alterai cheaper than BairesDev?

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Typically yes for product delivery — you pay for shipped software, not an indefinite bench of nearshore developers. Compare consultancies.

Question 23

Can alterai scale like 10Pearls?

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Our engine parallelises agent work without linear headcount growth. For thousand-person embed programmes, large consultancies still win on sheer bodies. For niche product delivery, alterai wins on speed. More.

Question 24

How is alterai different from LeewayHertz?

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Both build AI products. alterai runs on its own alterai.os engine with a standard client portal and 10+ shipped niche apps — not a pure services-hours model. Comparison.

Question 25

How is alterai different from Wix?

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Wix builds marketing sites and light apps with templates. alterai builds owned, custom code on Next.js + Firebase — no plugin ceiling. Platform comparison.

Question 26

How is alterai different from Firebase Generative AI?

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Firebase AI is infrastructure (Gemini in-app, App Check). alterai is full delivery — requirements to production with Supabase, agents, and portal. We use Firebase in production. More.

Question 27

Should I use Salesforce or alterai for a new product?

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If you're not already on Salesforce, building your core product on Salesforce is usually expensive overkill. alterai ships standalone niche software faster. Comparison.

Question 28

Can enterprise software be vibe-coded?

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Prototypes — yes. Production enterprise systems — no. You need architecture, DevOps, security, QA, and operations. Why enterprise software cannot be vibe-coded.

Question 29

What industries do you build for?

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Manufacturing, education (LMS), real estate, mobility, ecommerce, healthcare-adjacent, and more. Every business is niche — we build custom, not templates. Read more.

Question 30

Do you build manufacturing ERP software?

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Yes — e.g. Triox Mobility (manufacturing ERP + PLM + mobility). Custom workflows, agents, and portal included. Enterprise software.

Question 31

Do you build LMS or education apps?

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Yes — PathologyMcq is an agentic LMS with AI tutors and proctored flows. We build education platforms with AI-native features, not Moodle plugins.

Question 32

Do you build real estate sales software?

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Yes — Ruby Builders & Promoters uses an AI sales assistant for real-estate workflows. Custom CRM + agents + mobile as needed.

Question 33

Do you build mobility or chauffeur apps?

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Yes — alterai.cabs is our live proof (user + partner apps on Play Store and App Store). We build mobility stacks end-to-end.

Question 34

How does alterai pricing work?

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Quote-based after scope intake — outcome-priced via alterai.os, not hourly billing. Talk to alterai to describe your project and get a tailored estimate.

Question 35

Is there a maintenance contract?

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Ongoing operations (monitoring, portal, support) are part of the engagement model — not a surprise handoff maintenance trap. Specifics depend on scope; discuss during intake.

Question 36

What is human-in-the-loop?

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Agents propose; human engineers approve at architecture, security, and release gates. You supervise outcomes — agents accelerate work, they don't run unsupervised in production.

Question 37

Do you use Vertex AI or OpenAI?

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Production agents run on Google Vertex AI / ADK. We track frontier models (GPT, Claude, Gemini) and route inference where it fits — orchestration lives in alterai.os.

Question 38

Why Supabase and Firebase together?

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Supabase — auth, Postgres, RLS, realtime, storage. Firebase — static hosting CDN, analytics. Cloud Run — agent API. Each layer does one job well.

Question 39

Do you build with Next.js?

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Yes — all public web and admin surfaces use Next.js static export to Firebase Hosting. Web application development.

Question 40

Do you use separate stage and production environments?

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Yes — stage and prod with CI/CD, migrations, and rollback discipline. You test on stage before prod goes live. Visible in the client portal.

Question 41

Is my data secure with alterai?

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RLS on every table, scoped agent credentials, audit logs, OTP auth, and optional single-tenant deployments. We never expose service-role keys in client apps.

Question 42

What is Row Level Security (RLS)?

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RLS ensures each user/tenant sees only their data in Postgres — enforced at the database, not just the UI. Standard on every Supabase project we ship.

Question 43

What authentication do you use?

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Email OTP (6-digit code via SendGrid) by default for admin and client portal — no magic links. Password login available when scoped per project.

Question 44

Can I see development progress?

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Yes — the client portal shows build stage, staging health, and milestones without status-meeting theatre. Portal guide.

Question 45

Is DevOps monitoring included?

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Yes — uptime, errors, and deployment health surface in the portal from day one of production. Not a separate SOW line item.

Question 46

Is analytics included?

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CXO-grade analytics dashboards connect to your live app data — included in the engagement, visible in the portal once deployed.

Question 47

How do I get started with alterai?

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Click Talk to alterai — our intake agent captures requirements, suggests scope, and routes to a relationship manager. No generic sales deck.

Question 48

What happens when I talk to alterai?

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You chat with our intake agent at `/chat` — it asks about your product, industry, timeline, and modules. Requirements land in our CRM; an RM follows up with a tailored roadmap.

Question 49

What is alterai.cabs proof of?

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alterai.cabs is live mobility software (user + partner apps) built on the same alterai.os line that builds client apps — not a slide deck. Our apps.

Question 50

Why custom software instead of off-the-shelf SaaS?

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SaaS gives you a dashboard; your team still does the work. Custom + agents fit niche workflows SaaS cannot. GaaS goes further — agents do the work. GaaS vs SaaS.

Question 51

How do you compare to Chennai mobile app agencies?

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Agencies optimise for app count. alterai optimises for complexity — full stack, agents, portal, DevOps. Chennai mobile dev guide.

Question 52

How many apps has alterai.os shipped?

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10+ complex AI-native applications across manufacturing, LMS, real estate, mobility, and ecommerce — production systems with real users.

Question 53

Will I have a dedicated relationship manager?

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Yes — every client gets an RM with direct messaging in the portal (not a ticket black hole). We're hiring RMs too.

Question 54

Can you rebuild from a Lovable or Replit prototype?

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Yes — we often treat prototypes as UX references, then architect production software properly. Faster than untangling insecure generated code. Talk to us.

Question 55

Do you offer enterprise software development?

Accepted Answer

Yes — ERP, CRM, PLM, LMS, operations platforms built from scratch with alterai.os. Enterprise software development.

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