Diffco AI

BACKGROUND

I am the Co-Founder of SaveIT Receipts

SaveIT is receipt management on autopilot – it imports receipts from your email automatically, extracts the line items with AI, categorizes them, and syncs two-way with QuickBooks Online.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

• Improve the accuracy of our AI line-item extraction across the enormous range of receipt formats our users send us.
• Build a clear strategy for where AI belongs in the product and where it doesn't.
• Establish a way to measure whether a change to the AI actually improves it.
• Support the AI side of the product on an ongoing basis.
• Design our app to be more user friendly and aesthetically pleasing.
• Keep our website accurate and up-to-date.

SOLUTION

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Genuine AI and ML depth rather than API wrapping

2-5 Employees

Diffco worked on the AI behind our receipt management platform, which extracts receipt information, organizes line items, and assigns categories. Over several months, they reviewed and improved the model and helped us determine which tasks were best handled by AI and which could be handled with traditional software logic.

Key deliverables included improvements to receipt extraction and categorization, recommendations for our AI approach, and a testing process using real receipts to measure accuracy and evaluate changes before release. They have continued to provide ongoing support for the AI components of our product. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

The main outcome was a more reliable way to test receipt extraction accuracy. Improvements are now checked against real receipts before release, helping us identify errors and verify whether each change improves performance. If you have actual results, add them – for example, an increase in extraction accuracy or a reduction in errors. Without those numbers, this is a process improvement rather than a demonstrated improvement in accuracy.

Straightforward to work with. Regular communication, clear about what they were doing and why, and quick to respond when we needed something. They flagged trade-offs early rather than presenting us with a finished decision.

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What impressed us most was how quickly they identified what was working and what needed improvement. We assumed we needed a stronger AI model, but they found that the issue was with our data. Their willingness to challenge that assumption stood out. They backed their recommendations with testing and measurable results, giving us a clearer understanding of where to focus our efforts.

Nothing significant. The engagement has gone smoothly and we're still working together.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of WelabelData inc

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

WeLabelData provides multimodal data annotation, human-in-the-loop quality assurance, and data pipeline services for AI and physical AI teams.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Diffco AI to accomplish?

• Build the AI and computer vision components for one of our clients, an image generation startup
• Deliver production-quality work within a fixed three-month window
• Operate as an extension of our team on a client-facing project, without day-to-day management from us

SOLUTION

How did you find Diffco AI?

• Online Search
• Other

Why did you select Diffco AI over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Diffco AI were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We engaged Diffco to design and build the AI and computer vision layer for one of our clients, an image generation startup. They took ownership of the technical approach, built and validated the models and supporting services, and delivered the full scope within a three-month window. Because the project sat inside our own client relationship, they worked as an extension of our team - raising questions early, documenting decisions, and keeping the confidentiality the engagement required. After delivery they stayed on to support and maintain the system.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project was delivered in three months, on schedule, and the quality held up under our own review before it reached our client. Diffco has continued to support the system since delivery, which meant we could hand off with confidence rather than absorbing the maintenance burden ourselves.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Excellent. They hit every milestone, communicated proactively, and flagged issues early rather than at the deadline. When priorities shifted mid-project they adjusted without friction.

What was your primary form of communication with Diffco AI?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The depth of their computer vision expertise combined with how little management they required. When you subcontract a technical project inside your own client relationship, the real risk is that the partner makes you look bad. Diffco did the opposite - they operated at our standard and we never had to explain them to our client.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Diffco AI could have done differently?

No - the collaboration was smooth from start to finish, and we'd bring them in again.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at customscape.ai

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

CustomScape.ai is an AI-assisted landscape design platform that helps homeowners and property owners create tailored outdoor plans, complete with planting layouts, before/after visuals, and detailed plant and material documentation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Diffco to accomplish?

• We hired Diffco to help us define and launch the second version of our AI-powered landscaping product, with a focus on shaping the overall AI product strategy and technical architecture, designing and implementing the AI workflows and user experiences for landscape design, building a production-ready version of the web application including integrations with our internal tools and data sources, and moving quickly from the Version 2 concept to a working product we could validate with real users and partners.

SOLUTION

How did you find Diffco?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Diffco over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Diffco were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Diffco helped us clarify our product vision, define the core user journeys, and design the AI-driven flows behind our landscape design experience. On the technical side, they worked on the architecture, backend services, and frontend application, as well as the integrations needed to support features like personalized design recommendations and document generation. From day one, the Diffco team demonstrated a deep understanding of AI and our domain, and they moved fast without sacrificing quality. Their work resulted in a robust, production-ready Version 2 of our platform that we can confidently iterate on.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We went from concept for our second version to a functioning AI landscaping product in a short period of time. The release was delivered on schedule and within budget. Their work gave us a solid technical foundation for future features and experimentation, as well as faster time-to-market than we could have achieved with internal resources alone. We received very positive feedback on the product experience, and the speed and quality of Diffco’s work helped us move forward much faster than expected.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Diffco wqas extremely responsive to our initial needs and changes made during Deveopment.

What was your primary form of communication with Diffco?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Vadim and Eugene are willing to listen to their clients, ask pertinent questions and quickly develop measurable responses.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Diffco could have done differently?

 Overall, the collaboration was excellent. At this stage, we don’t see any major areas for improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Product Officer of Gitcha

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Gitcha is a demand-driven real estate platform that empowers buyers and their agents to post their property needs, allowing property owners and agents to connect with them directly and effectively reverse the traditional home search process.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Diffco to accomplish?

• Prepare for the launch of Version 2 with a more stable and scalable foundation.
• Refactor the existing codebase to improve maintainability and performance.
• Modernize infrastructure to ensure smoother deployments and better reliability.
• Modernize infrastructure to ensure smoother deployments and better reliability.

SOLUTION

How did you find Diffco?

Online Search

Why did you select Diffco over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Diffco were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Diffco helped us technically prepare for the launch of Version 2 by strengthening our platform’s architecture and accelerating development. Their team led major code refactoring efforts that greatly improved performance and maintainability, while also upgrading our infrastructure to streamline deployments and boost reliability. With their ongoing development support, we were able to ship features faster and reduce the load on our internal team. Thanks to Diffco, our platform is now more stable, scalable, and well-positioned for growth as user adoption increases.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We saw meaningful results across the board: the project was completed on schedule, stayed within budget, and immediately improved our platform’s performance and reliability. With the new infrastructure and refactored codebase, deployments became smoother, uptime improved, and we were able to release new features more efficiently. It also freed up our internal resources to focus on growth initiatives instead of maintenance. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Everything was great. 

What was your primary form of communication with Diffco?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Expertise and high level strategy. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Diffco could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Via.Delivery

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Via.Delivery empowers e-commerce retailers to offer Buy Online, Pickup Anywhere (BOPA) through a cloud-based delivery platform and an extensive network of commercial pickup locations, reducing shipping costs and enhancing customer convenience.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Diffco to accomplish?

• Integration with various postal and shipping systems to support our BOPA model
• Support for partial backend development of our digital logistics platform
• Enhance scalability and performance of our existing infrastructure
• Accelerate time-to-market for key features and integrations

SOLUTION

How did you find Diffco?

Referral

Why did you select Diffco over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Diffco were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Diffco worked on backend development and integration of third-party postal and shipping APIs to support our BOPA platform. They optimized backend systems for performance, contributed to architectural decisions, and ensured smooth integration with our existing infrastructure. Key deliverables included integration modules, backend services, technical documentation, and post-deployment support.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project led to faster integration of new shipping partners, improved system performance, and a more scalable backend infrastructure. As a result, we were able to onboard new merchants more quickly, reduce time-to-market for key features, and enhance the overall reliability of our delivery platform.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

There were no areas for improvement—Diffco delivered high-quality work, met all expectations, and collaborated effectively with our internal team throughout the project.

What was your primary form of communication with Diffco?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Speed and quality 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Diffco could have done differently?

Nope, great job!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP of Customer Success of Performance Lab US

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company develops an automated testing platform for enterprise SaaS solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Diffco to accomplish?

• We needed both web and mobile versions to be developed from scratch without having a clear idea in mind at the beginning.
• The platform needed to be designed to provide users with an intuitive and interactive experience for navigating the complexities of the test cases.

SOLUTION

How did you find Diffco?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Diffco over others?

• High ratings
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Diffco were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The scope of work included 

• designing a visually appealing and user-friendly interface
• streamlining processes for enhanced user experience
• integrating real-time testing data feeds
• implementing comprehensive use flow functionalities
• offering research and analysis tools
• ensuring mobile compatibility
• implementing robust security measures
• offering responsive customer support
• conducting rigorous testing and quality assurance.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Timely delivery of the project according to the agreed-upon timeline, bug-free deployment with minimal post-launch issues.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Everything was delivered on time, moreover the team was extremely helpful and responded to our updates quickly.

What was your primary form of communication with Diffco?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their ability to streamline processes and optimize workflows demonstrates their deep understanding of user experience and their commitment to simplifying the testing process.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Diffco could have done differently?

Our collaboration has worked out perfectly fine.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of PFLB

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

PFLB provides teams with a cloud-based performance testing platform and exceptional performance engineering services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Diffco to accomplish?

• As the partner to the fintech company, we hired Diffco on a project focused on developing the backend and frontend components.

SOLUTION

How did you find Diffco?

Online Search

Why did you select Diffco over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Diffco were assigned to this project?

3-6

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Diffco took charge of developing both the backend and frontend components for the banking system. They meticulously designed and implemented a secure and scalable backend architecture, along with developing and integrating APIs into existing systems. Diffco prioritized robust security measures such as authentication and data encryption. 

On the frontend, they crafted an intuitive interface, implemented responsive web pages, and ensured seamless integration with the backend. Diffco went the extra mile to optimize performance and adhere to stringent security practices.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• The team established a project timeline and budget and diligently monitored the progress to ensure the timely completion of all tasks as planned.

What was your primary form of communication with Diffco?

Virtual Meeting

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

We adopted an Agile management approach, fostering close collaboration within the team. Through weekly syncs, sprint planning, and sprint reviews, we ensured a streamlined and efficient workflow.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

This company stands out for its innovation, customer focus, and operational efficiency.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Diffco could have done differently?

Everything worked out perfectly.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Accountability Now

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a coaching and consulting company with clients all over the world. We help them improve revenue through sales, marketing, and strategy improvement.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Diffco to accomplish?

• We hired Diffco to help us to build a custom e-learning platform

SOLUTION

How did you find Diffco?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Diffco over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

What was the size of Diffco’s team?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

With the expert assistance of Diffco, we've created an exceptional e-learning platform to provide coaching services to our valued clients. The platform is designed to deliver an immersive and engaging educational experience, ensuing that our clients receive the best possible guidance and support. Our goal was to have a world-class delivery system for online training and Diffco helped us get there

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Delivery of eLearning System
• Delivery of measurement system for LMS
• Revamp of Website and Onboarding Platform

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Team met all of the deliverables as well as all of our requirements. Great communication and project management.

What was your primary form of communication with Diffco?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They had the mindset of entrepreneurs, which was very helpful. They were able to see gaps in the process well ahead of what we had planned, which helped the shape not only the design of the project, but the deployment scope.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Diffco could have done differently?

There are no areas of improvement. We will be using them again.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Diffco is an excellent development partner! They are responsive, and meet every deliverable. Their team is highly motivated and active in getting a result. In addition, Diffco works in an organized and collaborative manner resulting in effective products for Flashgrid. It is a pleasure working with the team!

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Diffco, and what were your goals?

At the beginning we hired the team to help us refresh our website and branding. We got exactly what we expected; the new website turned out intuitive and easy to navigate. Since our partnership went so effectively - we decided that all support and updates tasks should be maintained by Diffco ever since. Moreover, the team has built a customized solution tailored to the needs of FlashGrid, FlashGrid Help center - Zendesk-based platform, that includes a knowledge base and support ticketing system for our clients.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We were looking for an agile team that could cover our design and development needs end to end.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

They developed a new corporate website for Flashgrid, set up AWS infrastructure for it, and developed a custom Help Center for our clients. Currently, Diffco provides us with support and ongoing development with these projects.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

UX/UI Designer, Front-end developer, Back-end developer, Zendesk developer, QA, Project Manager, Business Analyst

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We actually received a lot of positive feedback about our website from both internal and external users. Moreover we can observe the increased number of viewers and leads on the website within the last years. Thanks to the team it is much easier to release new updates on the website, add more features and support our product and marketing activity.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We effectively manage the process in the task management tool where Flashgrid team can observe the progress, and we are having regular sync calls.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The most impressive is actually how they play as a part of the FlashGrid team, adapting to our business needs. Moreover the team was aligned with our design and product vision from the very beginning, and were coming up with new innovative ideas. They were very dedicated and took ownership of the website and helpdesk support. All the above including the quality and consistency of the team make Diffco stand out over other vendors.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Not that I could think of right now.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

PHEW! is like Uber for Vets and Pets. The app allows you to find the best vets in your area, who will come to you within 1 hour to treat your pet at home. I was a Sr. Account manager in a company when we worked with Diffco.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Diffco?

We hired Diffco to develop two iOS mobile applications and back-end with admin panel

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to create a platform to make pet treatment more convenient and less stressful for both pet parents and for pets. For this, we needed to create a bundle of two mobile apps, one for vets and one for pet parents.

SOLUTION

How did you select Diffco?

It was a reference from one of our business partner

Describe the project in detail.

The bundle of two iOS mobile applications was created for pet owners and vets. The apps included many useful features, such as online communications via messages, convenient examination forms, secure architecture, reminders, financial statistics, etc.

What was the team composition?

We had 2 people from Diffco who were in touch with us always - CTO and project manager. The development team consisted of 2 mobile developers, 2 backend developers, a front-end developer, a software architect, and QA.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Diffco developed the MVP apps within 3 months

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was easy and very comfortable to work with Diffco. The team is always in touch, flexible, and open. We felt like they were a part of our internal team.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their extensive technical knowledge and expertise in mobile app development were very impressive. They always offer the best solutions for each of the development stages.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, we didn't find any areas for improvement.