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Every estimate starts from a base range for the type of build, then each answer scales it up. These are the same numbers the page uses, and they line up with our pricing bands.
| Build type | Base cost (USD) | Base timeline |
|---|---|---|
| AI agent / workflow automation | $8K to $20K | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Knowledge assistant (RAG) | $10K to $25K | 4 to 10 weeks |
| Document AI | $12K to $30K | 6 to 10 weeks |
| Copilot inside a product | $20K to $50K | 8 to 14 weeks |
| Multi-agent system | $25K to $60K | 10 to 16 weeks |
| Custom model training | $40K to $100K | 12 to 20 weeks |
| Factor | Option | Cost multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | 0 to 1 / 2 to 3 / 4+ | 1.0 / 1.25 / 1.6 |
| Data readiness | Clean / messy / needs pipeline | 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.5 |
| Compliance | None / GDPR-type / regulated | 1.0 / 1.15 / 1.4 |
| Hosting | Vendor APIs / own cloud / on-premise | 1.0 / 1.15 / 1.4 |
| Rollout size | Pilot / department / enterprise | 1.0 / 1.15 / 1.4 |
Timelines grow more slowly than cost, because extra scope adds parallel work. The factors multiply together, so a regulated, on-premise build with messy data can land well above the base range. We cap the combined uplift at 3.2 times the base, because beyond that the honest answer is that the project needs scoping, not a formula. That is realistic, and it is the reason the first step on a big project should be a short, paid discovery.
A focused single agent with one or two integrations and clean data typically sits between $8K and $20K and takes 4 to 8 weeks. Costs rise with integrations, messy data, compliance rules and hosting limits. The estimator above shows how each one moves the range.
No. It covers building and launching. Cloud hosting, model API usage and ongoing support are separate and depend on your volume. We scope them in writing before any build begins.
No, it is an indicative range. A fixed-price quote comes after we understand your data and systems. For larger programmes we recommend a Paid Discovery Sprint first.
Because early-stage scope is genuinely uncertain. A wide range is more honest than a falsely precise number. Narrowing it is what a discovery phase is for.
No. The result shows instantly. If you want us to look at your project, the button sends your answers to our contact form, pre-filled, and you decide whether to submit it.
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