What Does AI Automation Cost for SMBs?

AI automation costs range from 2,500 euros for simple automations to 15,000+ euros for complex multi-system integrations. A typical SMB project falls in the 5,000 to 10,000 euro range for implementation, with monthly costs of 250 to 750 euros for hosting and maintenance.

Our clients see an average 30-50% cost reduction on automated processes. This translates to savings of 3,000 to 10,000 euros per month, depending on the process. Most businesses recoup their investment within 2-3 months. Additionally, teams save an average of 10+ hours per FTE per week on manual work.

Not at AIFAIS. We use a transparent pricing model: you receive a fixed price for implementation and a fixed monthly fee for hosting, maintenance, and optimization. API costs for AI models like GPT-4 or Claude are included in the monthly fee. There are no surprises afterwards.

Most clients see measurable results within the first month after launch. Full ROI, where the investment is completely recovered, is achieved by most businesses within 2-3 months. Simple automations like chatbots or email processing often deliver noticeable time savings within just a few weeks.

One-time costs cover the design, build, and launch of your AI solution. This is a fixed project price. Monthly costs cover server hosting, API usage, monitoring, updates, and ongoing optimization. Without monthly maintenance, AI model quality degrades over time.

We work in two-week sprints with testable results after each phase. You can evaluate and adjust after each sprint. If a solution doesn't meet the agreed KPIs, we optimize at no additional cost. Our agile approach minimizes risk: you never invest in a solution you haven't been able to test first.