AI project cost calculator.

A production-grade AI build with a standard timeline typically costs $18,000–$35,000 before add-ons: an AI integration into an existing product sits at the low end, computer vision at the high end. Pilots start around $11,000; an enterprise computer-vision system on a compressed timeline can reach $90,000 for the base build alone. Add-ons like fine-tuning, real-time inference, or an admin dashboard each add $8,000–$20,000.

Most AI builds take 8–16 weeks at a standard pace. A compressed 4–8 week timeline is possible with a larger team running in parallel, which adds about 25% to the cost. Stretching to 16–24 weeks lowers the cost by about 10%.

It produces a directional range based on past engagements. We show −10% to +20% around the computed scope to cover what discovery typically uncovers — use it to validate budget conversations, not to lock a contract.

Discovery, design, engineering, code review, QA, and one round of production hardening. Hosting, third-party model usage (API tokens), and ongoing support are billed separately.

Compression means larger teams running in parallel with more coordination overhead. Standard pace produces the cleanest economics for most projects.

Yes — once we've scoped the work via Get a Quote or a discovery call, we issue a fixed-price proposal so you know exactly what you're committing to.