GetResearchReports vs. hiring a consultant
A commissioned market study from a consultant or research agency is thorough — and typically costs thousands and takes weeks. For most operating decisions you need a structured, cited answer fast and cheap. Here's an honest side-by-side.
| GetResearchReports | Consultant / agency | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | $29–$79 per report | $2,000–$25,000 per engagement |
| Turnaround | Usually under an hour (24h guarantee) | 2–6 weeks |
| Scoping | A 3-minute brief, no calls | Kickoff calls, SOW, back-and-forth |
| Sourcing | Every claim linked to a public source | Varies; often cited |
| Primary data (interviews, surveys) | No — public sources only | Yes, if scoped and paid for |
| Best for | Fast go/no-go and framing decisions | Board-grade or regulated deliverables |
The honest verdict
If you need a defensible, cited read on a market this week for under $100, a report service wins. If you need primary data or a deliverable that will be scrutinized line-by-line by an investment committee or regulator, hire the consultant.
When a consultant is the better call
- You need primary research — customer interviews, surveys, or proprietary data collection.
- The output must withstand line-by-line scrutiny from an investment committee, acquirer, or regulator.
- The engagement needs ongoing advisory, not a one-time document.
- The topic depends on paywalled databases or non-public data a consultant can license.
Frequently asked questions
Is an AI-assisted research report as good as a consultant's?
For fast, decision-grade answers built from public information, it's comparable and far cheaper and faster — you get the same structure (sizing, competitors, trends, risks) with every figure cited. It is not a replacement for primary data collection or advisory work; for board-grade or regulated deliverables, a consultant is still the right choice.
Why is it so much cheaper than a consultant?
The research and drafting run through an AI-assisted pipeline that searches current sources, synthesizes them, and cites every figure — so there are no billable analyst hours or scoping meetings. That's how a report usually lands within the hour from $29 instead of thousands over weeks.
Ready when you are
Get a structured, cited report — usually within the hour.
Tell us your topic in a three-minute brief. We research, write, and deliver a polished PDF — every figure linked to its source — from $29.