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What does an AI project cost?What drives the bill.

An AI project can cost a few hundred dollars a month or a lot more. Here is what makes the difference, and how to keep the bill under control.

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Key points6 min
  1. Price depends mostly on scope, the state of your data and the number of tools to connect.
  2. Three budget lines: setup, subscriptions, support.
  3. A narrow project costs less and pays off faster.
  4. Public programs can fund part of it.

The problem

You ask for a price and hear “it depends”. Or worse: you get a low build price and discover the monthly bill later. It is hard to decide without knowing what you are signing up for.

The solution

Six factors explain almost all of the price gap.

FactorLowers the costRaises the cost
ScopeOne task, one teamAll admin work
Your dataClean, in one placeScattered across spreadsheets
IntegrationsMicrosoft 365 or Google onlyA closed system
SensitivityInternal dataHealth, finance
Custom workExisting tools, well configuredAn application built for you
AdoptionA comfortable teamTraining needed

Always ask for three numbers: setup, the monthly cost afterward, and support. A project that is cheap to build can be expensive to run.

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How Northworks AI helps

A written scope before a single dollar.

We do not publish a price list, because two projects are rarely alike. You get a clear proposal instead.

You know what you pay, now and every month.

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  1. 30-minute callYour need, your tools, your data.
  2. Written scopeWhat is included, and what is not.
  3. Estimated proposalSetup, monthly cost and support, listed separately.
  4. Your decisionNothing starts without your approval.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ChatGPT or Copilot licence for every employee?

Not necessarily. Many uses run through a central automation, which costs less than a licence per person.

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