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Diagnostic vs 5-day Technical Assessment
Both create clarity. One is the lighter entry; the other is a week that ends in an executable plan.
Product & Architecture Diagnostic
Structured review across architecture, debt, security, AI, cloud cost and delivery risk—prioritized plan without a full week on site.
5-day Technical Assessment
Paid deep dive: current state, priority risks, target architecture, 90-day roadmap and implementation estimate.
Side by side
| Dimension | Product & Architecture Diagnostic | 5-day Technical Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Best when | Risk is unclear and you need shared priorities before spending another quarter | Urgency is high or a diagnostic already showed risk and you need a build plan |
| Depth | Structured pass → ranked next steps | Full week → architecture target + estimate |
| Output | Prioritized plan across six risk areas | Current-state review, risks, target architecture, 90-day roadmap, estimate |
| Typical next step | Assessment, Build, or Scale—only if it fits | Build, modernization, or dedicated capacity with a clear scope |
Verdict
Start with the diagnostic when you need clarity cheaply. Choose the assessment when you already know you need a 90-day execution plan and an estimate stakeholders can fund.
Takeaways
- Diagnostic = clarity and sequencing
- Assessment = executable 90-day plan
- You can skip the diagnostic only when risk is already obvious
Questions buyers ask
Can we do both?
Yes. Many teams use the diagnostic to align, then the assessment to lock architecture and estimate before Build.
Which should a startup book first?
Usually the diagnostic—unless a board, buyer or outage already forced a rebuild decision and you need a week-long plan now.
Make the decision concrete
Book the offer that matches your urgency—or start with a diagnostic.