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Most AI agency projects cost between $3,000 and $50,000, with hourly rates ranging from $75 to $350 per hour. Costs vary significantly by project type — a simple rule-based chatbot starts around $3,000, while an enterprise ML platform can reach $500,000+. Here is the full breakdown by project type.
| Project Type | Typical Range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Chatbot (rule-based) | $3,000–$10,000 | 2–4 weeks |
| Chatbot (AI/LLM) | $10,000–$50,000 | 1–3 months |
| Process automation | $5,000–$30,000 | 4–12 weeks |
| AI strategy consulting | $5,000–$25,000 | 2–8 weeks |
| Custom ML development | $25,000–$150,000 | 3–9 months |
| Full AI transformation | $50,000–$500,000+ | 6–18 months |
Rates vary widely by firm, location and project complexity, and most listings in this directory publish no rate at all. Treat any figure here as a starting point and get a quote against a written scope.
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