Pricing
Fixed quotes.
No hourly surprises.
Builder Cog prices per project, not per hour. After a free scoping call, you get a fixed quote tied to a defined outcome — so you know the full cost before any work begins. Here's how it works and what to expect.
Typical Project Ranges
Three ways businesses work with us.
These are typical ranges, not fixed packages. Every project gets a custom fixed quote after a free scoping call.
Starter Automation
$2,000 – $4,000
One high-value workflow, automated end to end.
Best for businesses automating their first painful, repetitive process.
- Single workflow scoped and built
- Integration with one or two existing tools
- Testing, deployment, and documentation
- Team handoff so you can run it independently
Growth Package
$5,000 – $10,000
A connected system of automations across your operations.
Our most common engagement — for teams ready to automate several workflows at once.
- Multiple workflows scoped and built
- Integration across your CRM, email, and tools
- AI agents and process automation combined
- Pipeline reporting and monitoring setup
- Documentation, handoff, and launch support
Custom Build
$10,000+
Bespoke AI software and multi-system automation.
For complex operations, custom internal tools, or client-facing AI products.
- Custom AI software or multi-system build
- Deep integration across your full stack
- Custom LLM agents built for your use case
- Ongoing support and iteration available
- Full technical documentation and handoff
What Every Quote Includes
No line-item nickel-and-diming.
Every Builder Cog project quote is all-in for the defined scope. You won't get a bill for “discovery” and then another for “documentation.” The quote covers the whole engagement, start to handoff.
What Drives Cost
Where your quote actually comes from.
Number of systems integrated
Connecting one tool is fast. Connecting a CRM, email platform, ERP, and a custom database is more involved — and that's reflected in scope.
Data quality going in
Clean, structured data makes a build straightforward. Messy or inconsistent data needs a cleanup phase, which adds scope.
Configure vs. build custom
Configuring existing tools is faster and cheaper than building custom software. We always recommend the lighter option when it solves the problem.
Want the full breakdown? Read our transparent 2026 AI automation pricing guide →
Pricing FAQ
Questions about cost.
How does Builder Cog price its work?
We price per project, not per hour. After a free scoping call we provide a fixed quote for the defined scope, so you know the full cost before any work begins — no hourly surprises, no open-ended retainers required.
Why don't you bill hourly?
Hourly billing punishes clients for complexity and rewards slow work. We price per defined outcome instead. You get a fixed quote tied to a specific scope — predictable cost, aligned incentives.
Do you require an ongoing monthly retainer?
No. Most engagements are fixed-scope projects with a defined start and end. Ongoing support or a maintenance retainer is available if you want it, but it's optional — many clients run their systems independently after handoff.
What if I'm not sure what I need?
That's what the free strategy call is for. We'll map your workflows, identify the highest-ROI opportunities, and tell you honestly what's worth automating first — and what it would cost. No pressure to commit.
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for your project.
Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We'll scope your highest-ROI automation and give you a clear, fixed quote — no pressure, no pitch.
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