We want to leave an AI platform or vendor but are technically stuck
A platform that gave you speed at the start can later hold you back. Maybe the costs are too high, functionality is missing or you want more control. We find out how deep the dependency really goes and how to get out in a controlled way.
Does this sound familiar?
Lock-in often only becomes visible the moment you actually want to change something.
Exporting data turns out to be hard
Important information sits in proprietary storage or formats.
Workflows use platform-specific features
The functionality isn't easily available one-to-one elsewhere.
Costs or terms are changing
The platform is no longer as attractive as when you started.
Nobody knows how big a migration will be
Your own code and vendor functionality have become intertwined over time.
Where do you want to be?
You want the vendor to become a technical choice again, instead of a condition for your product's survival.
Insight into real dependencies
You know which data, functionality and workflows are tied specifically to the vendor.
A realistic migration route
Not everything has to be replaced in one risky big bang.
More technical freedom of choice
The new architecture makes future changes easier.
Why does this happen?
Vendor lock-in rarely sits in a single API call. Dependencies can be spread across data, code, infrastructure and operational processes.
See how we approach thisConvenience hides technical choices
Managed platforms combine several functions, so the boundaries only become visible when you want to leave.
Proprietary functionality grows along
The longer the platform is used, the more specific features become part of the product.
Migration risk becomes too big
Eventually nobody dares to change anything because it's unclear what will be affected.
Vibe Code Rescue Audit
With a Vibe Code Rescue Audit we first map dependencies and migration risks. Build & Integrate can then carry out a controlled migration if that turns out to be the wisest route.
View this offer€2,950 excl. VAT
Fixed price · one existing application or codebase
- Result
- Technical grip on what exists and a prioritised rescue plan
- Duration
- About two weeks
- Next step
- A Rescue Sprint for the most important problem, or continue yourself
Why 9to5 for this?
We're not tied to one model provider or AI platform. The technology should serve the product, not the other way around.
View casesIndependent technical advice
We assess keeping, migrating and replacing as real alternatives.
Integrations are core work
We can build adapters and migration layers where a phased switch is smarter.
Deliberately reduce lock-in
The new situation should offer more freedom of choice than the old one.
What else fits your situation?
Build & Integrate · Fixed price after scoping
You know what needs to be built. We build it professionally, connect it to your existing software and make sure it can be handed over production-ready.
View offerThe AI solution is becoming too expensive
Usage is growing, and with it the model, infrastructure or API costs. The current architecture turns out not to scale well economically.
View use caseWe want an independent technical second opinion
There's already an architecture, solution or proposal, but you want to know whether the technical choices make sense before investing further.
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