The Development Market in 2026
70% of IT companies use AI in development. But only 15% have fully restructured their processes.
Comparison: Classic vs AI-first
| Metric | Classic | AI-first | Difference | |--------|---------|----------|------------| | Speed | 3–6 months | 1.5–3 months | ×2 | | Cost | 100% | 70% | −30% | | Quality | Varies | AI+human | ↑ |
Three Reasons Classic Agencies Lose
- Economics: a classic agency needs a team of 5–8 people. AI-first does the same with 2–4 people.
- Speed: startups need an MVP in 6 weeks, not months.
- Talent: one senior with AI = three mid-levels without AI.
Frog Studios has been AI-first since 2024. We cut timelines by 40% and costs by 30%.