Entry band
$2k–$6k
single workflow
Pricing
What automation costs — published.
Five bands, fixed written quotes, and clear handover costs.
FIG. 01 — pricing · commercial architecture
Commercial architecture
Scope, risk, and cost boundaries visualized before build starts.
Pricing intent
Commercial clarity before implementation
- fixed quote with acceptance criteria
- scope boundary and change-control visibility
- runtime and handover obligations documented
Audit
$950
credited to build
Delivery
30 days
first production rollout
Runtime
$40–$180/mo
typical tool fees
1–2 weeks
Automation Audit
$950
credited in full to a build started within 60 days
The paid deep-dive: we sit inside your operations and put a payback number on every manual process.
- Process inventory: every recurring task, who does it, what it costs
- Prioritized roadmap with ROI math per automation
- Fixed written quote for the first build
- Walk-away clause: if automation won’t pay off, we say so — you keep the roadmap
2–4 weeks
Single workflow build
$2k–$6k
One automation, end to end — the classic first project.
- One workflow on n8n, Make, Zapier, or custom code — whichever runs cheapest for your volume
- Error handling, retry logic, and alerting: it fails loudly in your Slack, never silently
- Documentation plus a Loom walkthrough of every node
- 30 days of post-launch fixes included
4–8 weeks
Multi-system project
$6k–$20k
Several workflows wired across your CRM, inbox, books, and phones.
- 3–8 connected workflows across your stack — HubSpot, QuickBooks, Slack, Shopify, and the rest
- Architecture diagram and data-flow spec approved before build starts
- Staged rollout: the first workflow is live inside 30 days
- Team handover session plus full documentation
4–12 weeks
Custom software
$15k+
Internal tools and SaaS you own outright — built to replace per-seat subscriptions.
- Working v1 from spec in 4–8 weeks, typical
- You keep the source code and the roadmap
- The 20% of features you use daily — none of the 80% you pay for and ignore
- Deployed on infrastructure you control, with docs
ongoing
Care plan (Evolve)
from $500/mo
monthly, cancel anytime — everything keeps running without us
We monitor what we ship, patch what drifts, and queue the next build.
- Monitoring and alerting on every automation we’ve shipped
- Fixes and API-change patches inside the plan — no surprise invoices
- Monthly report: runs completed, hours saved, failures caught
- Priority scheduling for new builds from your roadmap
De-risk
How the risk stays on our side
Fixed written quote
Every build is fixed in writing after audit. If scope changes, re-quote happens before work continues.
Ongoing cost = tool fees only
After handover, cost is typically tool fees ($40–$180/mo). Forecast is itemized in Blueprint before sign-off.
The 30-day guarantee
First production automation goes live within 30 days of kickoff, or the build is not billed.
The walk-away clause
If audit economics do not work, we say so and you keep the roadmap.
Context
Versus hiring for the same work
Typical US hiring ranges are materially higher than a one-time automation build, especially for recurring operational tasks.
Automation removes repeatable execution work; judgment and ownership remain human.
FAQ
Why do you publish prices when nobody else does?
Because buyers should qualify fit before booking a call. Published bands save time on both sides.
Why bands instead of exact prices?
Scope varies by systems, volume, and approval paths. Bands show range; audit produces the fixed written number.
What are the ongoing costs after launch?
Usually tool fees only (VPS, API usage, communication volume), forecasted in Blueprint. Care plan is optional.
Is the $950 audit required before a build?
Not always. Single workflows often start after free audit. Multi-system engagements usually benefit from the paid deep-dive audit.
What does the 30-day guarantee actually cover?
First workflow live in production within 30 days of kickoff, assuming timely system access and feedback. Full terms are on Process.
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