AI Automation Pricing — Transparent, Scalable, Results-Driven

Three main factors: complexity (how many systems to connect, how complex the logic), AI model requirements (GPT-4o costs more per token than simpler models, but delivers higher accuracy), and volume (number of transactions processed monthly). We always recommend the most cost-effective approach — sometimes a simpler model handles the task perfectly.

Project-based work has no ongoing commitment — you pay once, own the automation forever. Managed services are month-to-month after an initial 3-month period. We don't lock you into long contracts because we believe our results keep you. Most clients stay because the ROI is obvious.

Managed services include: 24/7 monitoring and alerting, error handling and retry management, monthly optimisation (improving prompts, adding capabilities, tuning thresholds), performance reporting with ROI metrics, priority support for issues, and AI model updates as new versions improve (e.g., GPT-4o upgrades). You don't need to manage anything.

For most managed service plans, API costs are included in the monthly fee. For high-volume enterprise deployments (10,000+ AI interactions/month), API costs may be billed at cost. We're transparent about this and will always estimate monthly usage during planning. Using on-premise models like Llama 3 eliminates ongoing API costs entirely.

Most automations deliver positive ROI within the first month. A single workflow saving 10 hours/week at R300/hour = R12,000/month in recovered capacity. A chatbot that qualifies leads 24/7 typically generates 3× more qualified meetings. We measure and report ROI weekly during the first quarter so you can see exactly what your investment returns.

Absolutely — that's our recommended approach. Start with one high-impact automation (usually CRM data entry or lead qualification). Prove the ROI. Then expand to additional workflows. Each automation is independent — you can add or remove capabilities at any time. This incremental approach minimises risk and lets each automation fund the next.

These packages cover the most common automation needs, but every business is unique. We build custom solutions for specific workflows, industry requirements, or integration challenges. Contact us with your specific needs and we'll scope a solution with transparent pricing. No obligation, no pressure.

We offer a free automation audit where we map your manual workflows and identify the top 3 automation opportunities. For larger engagements, we can build a paid proof of concept (typically R5,000–R10,000) that demonstrates the automation with your real data before committing to full implementation.