Columbus comparison
Two Columbus software companies with very different models. Lobi is a founder-led monthly consulting partner. CAB is a project-based, AI-native development system with an accessible starting point.
Public plans: Advise from $5,000/mo, Run from $4,000/mo, Build from $15,000/mo, three-month minimum. Hosting is paid by the client directly.
Project-based pricing: Launch builds from $2,999+, Business builds about $5,000–$20,000+, with no monthly minimum.
CAB Flex lets eligible projects spread the build cost over time.
Blueprint Intelligence maps the operation and scope before development starts.
AI-native systems: advanced CAB Skills, agent orchestration and automation built in.
Choose CAB Managed (we run it) or Client Owned (you take it over).
A connected lifecycle from idea through launch and Managed App Care.
Published starting prices only. Pricing models differ (one-time project vs. monthly plan), so compare totals for your scope.
| Capability | CAB | Lobi Software Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Custom software | Available | Publicly documented |
| Web applications | Available | Publicly documented |
| Mobile applications | Available | Publicly documented |
| AI automation | Available | Publicly documented |
| AI agents / multi-agent architecture | Available | Unknown |
| Business workflow discovery | Available | Publicly documented |
| Flexible project financing | Available | Not found in reviewed sources |
| Managed service option | Available | Publicly documented |
| Client-owned option | Available | Publicly documented |
| Post-launch support | Available | Publicly documented |
Which fits? If you want an ongoing senior consultant on retainer, Lobi's model is built for that. If you want a defined project with a clear price, AI built in and optional payment plans, start with Blueprint Intelligence. See all Columbus companies compared.
The CAB development lifecycle
01
Idea
02
Blueprint Intelligence
03
Operations Discovery
04
Blueprint
05
Blueprint Review
06
Scope + Pricing
07
Payment / CAB Flex
08
Build Twin
09
Development
10
QA / Evaluation
11
Launch
12
Managed App Care
Two ways to own it
CAB stays responsible for the agreed technical environment: hosting, monitoring, updates, maintenance, support and infrastructure coordination.
Your team takes over the system and its accounts, with ownership transferring once the project is fully paid, as set out in your agreement.
