Frequently asked questions
AI is the new technology frontier, and with any new frontier come questions. Below, we’ve outlined some of the most common things our customers ask. And if your question isn’t here, we’re always happy to talk.
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It's deliberately both. Kanvus delivers you a ready-to-use AI platform but we deploy it as a service. That means no DIY setup, no messy integrations, and no ongoing maintenance for you. We consult, design, and implement so you get a branded AI environment you can call your own.
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Wherever you want it. Kanvus can run in the public cloud like Azure, in your private cloud, On-premises inside your own infrastructure. Even fully local, with AI models running on your hardware with no data leaving your environment. This flexibility keeps you in control of performance, security, and data sovereignty.
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Kanvus is model-agnostic. This means we're not tied to one vendor. We select the best models for your workflows based on accuracy, speed, cost, and data sensitivity.
Out of the box, Kanvus can run:
- OpenAI models (GPT-5. GPT-4, GPT-4o, GPT-3.5)
- Anthropic Claude
- Google Gemini
- Meta LLaMA
- Custom or open-source models (e.g. run locally for full data control)
Because we handle the setup, you don’t have to worry about model selection. We'll recommend and configure the right mix — and swap them out as new, better options emerge.
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We built kanvus for speed of delivery. Our platform is ready to go meaning the only time constraint is how quickly we can understand your workflows and get things configured, which can take as little as 7 days. We'll work as fast as you need to get your implementation deployed and delivering ROI so you can start planning your next workflow.
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Projects start from £5,000 + VAT. This covers consultation, design, and your first workflow. Because you can scale to as many workflows as you like, costs are shaped by the complexity and scope of your deployment.
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Running costs depend on your hosting choice and model usage. As a guide a typical Azure deployment costs around £100/month. AI model usage follows a token-based pricing model, so you only pay for what you use. Unless you are using local models which are practically free at the point of use. We'll scope this clearly during your project so there are no surprises.
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Great question. n8n and Make.com are excellent low-code automation tools, but they’re designed for general integrations (move data from A to B, trigger actions, etc.). Kanvus is different:
- AI-first workflows – purpose-built to harness large language models, not just connect APIs
- Consultancy included – we design, prompt-engineer, and optimise your workflows for real business outcomes
- Custom branded environment – you get your own AI workspace, not a shared SaaS interface
- Flexible hosting – unlike SaaS tools locked to their cloud, Kanvus can run in your cloud, on-prem, or locally
- Security & control – your workflows and data stay private and under your governance
Think of n8n and Make.com as DIY toolkits. Kanvus is the done-for-you solution that turns AI into a production-ready capability for your organisation.
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Yes. Kanvus supports APIs, databases, and third-party apps. Because we configure everything for you, integrations are seamless. We ensure your AI workflows fit neatly into your existing tech stack.
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No. That’s the point. You don’t need to learn prompts, APIs, or workflow design. We do the heavy lifting — you and your team just use the AI environment we deliver.
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Kanvus is built to grow with you. We can add new workflows, connect new integrations, or even switch AI models as the landscape evolves. Your platform stays relevant without starting from scratch.