Should I Vibecode my MVP or Hire an Agency?

“There's a new kind of coding… You don't write code — you vibe it out.” — Andrej Karpathy

It's 2025, and launching a product no longer starts with hiring a dev. It starts with a prompt.

Vibecoding, building software by describing what you want to an AI, has gone from side-project novelty to early-stage strategy. It's fast, cheap, and kind of magical. You sketch a product idea in your head, describe it in natural language, and AI tools turn it into working code.

It's no wonder first-time founders and designers are tempted to go all-in on it. Why build the old way when you can vibe your way to version one?

But the real question isn't “Can I build it this way?” It's: “Should I?”

The Prototype Trap

Vibecoding works. You can build a proof of concept in a weekend. You stay in control. You learn by doing.

But it comes at a cost.

The code is usually messy. Debugging takes longer than building. Design gets sidelined. And once things work well enough, there's pressure to move forward without ever cleaning it up.

As Django web framework developer Simon Willison put it: “Vibecoding your way to a production codebase is clearly a terrible idea.” But that's what people do anyway, because the demo kind of works, and no one wants to start from scratch.

The Vibe Is Not Vibing

There's a moment when speed stops being the priority. When what you've built needs to hold up, for real users, real investors, real traction.

That's where an agency fits in, to help you build something that lasts.

It's not about replacing your momentum, it's about reinforcing it. If vibecoding gets you to base camp, an experienced team helps you make the climb.

What We've Learned from the Vibe

We vibecode too.

We've built AI-first prototypes, internal tools, and rethought parts of our workflow. It's a powerful way to get ideas moving and explore possibilities quickly.

AI is reshaping how we approach the early stages of building. But when it's time to evolve an idea into something more robust, the needs tend to shift.

While creating a good-enough prototype is easier than ever, creating a meaningful experience still requires more. In a sea of AI-generated sameness, shipping with intention makes all the difference. It's not about choosing between human and machine. It's about knowing when to bring both into the room.

Ship Fast, Then Build It Right

Use AI to unlock momentum. Use experience to make it count. And if you're mixing the two, you're already ahead.

Curious about what you're vibecoding these days, drop us a message. We'd love to hear how or why you vibe.