Pipeline Modes Comparison
Atai offers two pipeline modes for generating applications from websites or ideas. Choose the right mode for your project based on complexity, quality needs, and time constraints.
Atai Standard
Fast and efficient for simple projects
Processing Time
30-60 seconds
Credit Usage
~10 credits per generation
Best For
Simple apps, quick prototypes, landing pages, basic dashboards
Pipeline Architecture
Single-stage AI generation
What you get:
- • Direct specification generation
- • Basic feature detection
- • Standard quality output
- • Good for most use cases
Atai Pro
Premium quality for complex applications
Processing Time
2-5 minutes
Credit Usage
~50-100 credits per generation
Best For
Complex SaaS apps, e-commerce platforms, enterprise dashboards, multi-feature applications
Pipeline Architecture
7-stage enhanced AI pipeline
What you get:
- • Deep understanding analysis
- • Research-backed decisions
- • Multi-stage planning & critique
- • Automated repair & validation
- • Content sanitization
- • Up to 200% better quality
Pro Mode: 7-Stage Pipeline
The Pro pipeline processes your project through seven specialized stages to deliver significantly better results:
1. Understanding
Deep analysis of your website or idea
2. Research
Investigation of similar patterns and best practices
3. Planning
Comprehensive architecture and feature planning
4. Critique
Critical review and improvement suggestions
5. Repair
Address issues and refine the plan
6. Validation
Ensure completeness and correctness
7. Sanitization
Final cleanup and optimization
Which Mode Should You Choose?
Use Atai Standard when:
- •You need quick iterations and fast results
- •Your project is relatively simple or straightforward
- •You're prototyping or testing an idea
- •Credit efficiency is important
- •The output quality meets your needs
Use Atai Pro when:
- •You need the highest possible quality
- •Your application has complex features or workflows
- •You're building a production-grade SaaS or e-commerce app
- •The project justifies the additional time and credits
- •You want comprehensive planning and validation