Automation Discovery
$1,500 - $5,000Teams that need a clear technical plan before building.
- Workflow review
- System and data mapping
- Automation opportunity analysis
- ROI estimate
- Roadmap and proposal
Clear ranges for custom automation work.
Custom development should not feel like an open-ended mystery. These ranges help qualify fit while leaving room for real workflow complexity.
Custom Automation MVP
$8,000 - $40,000Businesses ready to launch a first production system.
- Custom app or automation workflow
- Core integrations
- Dashboard
- Role-based access
- Testing, deployment, documentation
Advanced Business Automation System
$40,000 - $100,000+Multi-step workflows, multiple integrations, complex data, approvals, and dashboards.
- Custom architecture
- Advanced workflow logic
- AI assistant or agent layer
- Audit logging
- Admin controls and production hardening
Ongoing Automation Partner
$1,000 - $8,000/moBusinesses that want continuous improvement and support.
- Maintenance and monitoring
- Bug fixes
- Integration updates
- AI prompt and knowledge updates
- New features
What affects cost
Scope depends on workflow complexity, integrations, data, and production requirements.
Number and reliability of external integrations
Role-based permissions and approval logic
AI grounding, review, and safety requirements
Data migration, cleanup, and reporting needs
Launch support, monitoring, and ongoing change volume
Pricing FAQ
Common questions before scoping a project.
Do we own the code?
For custom development projects, clients typically receive ownership or a broad license to custom code developed specifically for them, while reusable frameworks, libraries, and pre-existing components remain separately owned.
Do you provide ongoing support?
Yes. We offer ongoing retainers for maintenance, monitoring, feature improvements, AI updates, integration changes, and production support.
Can we start with a small project?
Yes. We recommend starting with discovery or a focused MVP rather than trying to automate everything at once.
Is custom development better than using SaaS tools?
Not always. SaaS tools are often the right choice for standard workflows. Custom development is useful when your workflow requires specific business rules, deeper integrations, better visibility, data ownership, or a system designed around your exact process.
Have a workflow your team keeps doing manually?
Describe the repeated work, the tools involved, and where the process breaks. We will help you identify a practical automation path.
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