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Pricing

Priced per workflow, agreed before work begins

Automation is quoted against the process it replaces. Below are the ranges most projects fall into.

Quick Win

$2,500+

One clearly defined workflow.

  • Lead routing
  • Email classification
  • CRM synchronization
  • Document generation
  • Spreadsheet automation

Most common

Business Automation

$5,000–$10,000+

Multiple connected workflows.

  • CRM + email + accounting
  • Lead-to-customer automation
  • Order-to-accounting workflow
  • AI-assisted customer service workflow

Automation Operating System

Custom

For businesses with multiple departments and complex workflows.

  • Process mapping
  • Multiple integrations
  • Custom dashboards
  • AI workflows
  • Monitoring
  • Ongoing optimization

How scope grows

Price follows operational complexity, not page count

A single workflow with one system to update is a different piece of work from intake running across several departments. This is the progression most engagements follow.

  1. Quick win

    One workflow

    A single repetitive task removed end to end — usually one input, one set of rules and one system to update.

    1–2 systems
  2. Business automation

    Connected workflows

    Several workflows that share data, with routing, validation and a human review step where judgment is needed.

    3–5 systems
  3. Automation operating system

    Multiple departments and systems

    Intake, processing and exception handling running across teams, with monitoring and reporting on top.

    5+ systems

Illustrative scope progression. Your quote is based on the workflows we agree together.

Start here

Automation Opportunity Audit — $499

A structured, paid review of your actual workflows. Credited toward implementation if you go ahead with a project.

  • 60-minute workflow discovery session
  • Review of up to 3 business processes
  • Automation opportunity map
  • Recommended technology/integration approach
  • Estimated implementation complexity
  • Estimated potential labor savings
  • Implementation proposal
  • Priority roadmap

Ongoing support

Care plans

Optional. Automations are monitored, fixed and improved rather than left to rot.

Essential

$500/month

  • Monitoring
  • Error investigation
  • Small fixes
  • Monthly system review

Growth

$1,000/month

  • Everything in Essential
  • Priority support
  • Workflow optimization
  • Small monthly improvements
  • Monthly performance report

Custom

Quoted

  • For larger automation environments
  • Scope agreed in writing before work begins

FAQ

Pricing questions

Do you replace our existing software?
Usually no. We look for opportunities to make the software you already own work together.
Do you only use AI?
No. We use conventional automation, APIs, integrations, databases, scripts, and AI where appropriate.
Do we need to change our software?
Usually not.
How much does automation cost?
Projects generally begin around $2,500 for clearly defined workflows, with larger projects quoted based on complexity.
How long does implementation take?
Simple workflows may take days. More complex multi-system projects may take several weeks. We do not commit to a timeline before evaluating the workflow.
Can you work with our existing developer?
Yes.
Do you provide ongoing support?
Yes. Optional monthly support plans are available.
Do you need access to our systems?
Usually yes, but access should be limited to the minimum permissions required.
Is AI safe for business data?
Security requirements depend on the systems and data involved. We design workflows around appropriate permissions and data handling rather than sending sensitive information to AI services by default.

Find the work your business should stop doing manually.

Take the 3-minute Automation Opportunity Assessment. You'll get a preliminary read on where your repetitive work sits — and a recommended next step based on your answers.

No payment required. The paid audit is offered afterwards only if it fits.