Simple pricing. No surprises.
Engagements scoped to your stage. Every quote includes the 28-day guarantee.
28-Day MVP
From $12.5k/project
First production AI system
- Discovery + architecture
- One AI agent or integrated system
- Production deploy + docs
- 30-day post-launch support
- Founder-led engineering
- Source code + IP transfer
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AI Agent Retainer
From $4.5k/month
Ongoing AI development
- Everything in MVP
- Continuous development sprints
- Priority 4-hour response SLA
- Monthly strategy session
- Monitoring + incident response
- Scale as you grow
Enterprise AI Pilot
From $25k+custom
Regulated / multi-team rollouts
- Everything in Retainer
- HIPAA/GDPR compliance docs
- Vendor security questionnaire response
- Custom SLA + uptime guarantee
- Dedicated project lead
- EU/US data residency
- Executive sponsor access
Ship in 28 days or the next sprint is on us.
We don’t refund — we deliver. Scope-change requests get a written addendum within 24 hours.
What’s NOT included
- ×Long-term hosting costs (you pay infra direct)
- ×Third-party API costs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc. billed to you)
- ×Compliance certifications you don't already have (SOC2 audit fees, vendor BAAs)
- ×Marketing / branding / design for non-AI surfaces
FAQ
What if my project is more complex than a 28-day MVP?▾
We'll scope it as an Enterprise AI Pilot with a custom timeline. Phase 1 (Inference) lets us catch this before you commit to the full engagement.
Do I own the code?▾
Yes — full IP transfer on Day 28. No retainer required to keep ownership.
What if you don't ship in 28 days?▾
The next sprint is on us. We don't refund — we deliver. We've never had to extend.
Can I start with a retainer instead of MVP?▾
Yes, if you already have an architecture in mind or have shipped AI before. Otherwise we recommend starting with the 28-Day MVP for the discovery + architecture deliverables.
Do you sign DPAs / vendor questionnaires?▾
Yes. 48-hour turnaround on standard questionnaires. See /trust for our compliance posture.
What happens after Day 28?▾
Your choice: take ownership and run with it, or transition to a retainer for ongoing development.
Can I see a sample architecture artifact?▾
Yes — request one via the AI Playbook download or contact form.
How do I lock my project in?▾
Talk to us. We confirm scope, send a Statement of Work, and you sign + pay 50% upfront. Phase 1 starts within 5 business days.
Why $12.5k? Because shipping production AI in 28 days requires founder-level engineering, not contractor labor. Below this price point, the math doesn’t work for either of us.