Project Cost Calculator
Get a realistic budget estimate for your automation project in minutes
Indicative range: $9,206 – $13,538. Final scope is confirmed on a discovery call.
Wondering what your automation or AI project will actually cost? This calculator breaks down development time, monthly tool subscriptions, and one-time setup fees so you can budget accurately before you commit.
What Goes Into an Automation Project Budget
Automation projects have three cost buckets:
1. Development & Setup Costs (One-Time)
- Workflow design and scoping
- Integration development (connecting your tools via API)
- Testing and QA
- Documentation and handover
2. Tool & Platform Subscriptions (Monthly)
- Automation platform (Make.com, n8n, Zapier)
- CRM (GoHighLevel, HubSpot, etc.)
- AI services (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
- Any specialist tools (Retell AI for voice agents, etc.)
3. Ongoing Maintenance (Monthly)
- Bug fixes and updates when platforms change their APIs
- Adding new workflows as your business grows
- Monitoring and alerting
How to Keep Costs Down
- Start with one high-value workflow instead of automating everything at once
- Choose platforms with free tiers to validate before committing
- Document your processes before development starts (reduces scoping time)
What Does an Automation Project Actually Cost?
A simple lead capture + CRM sync automation typically runs £500–£1,500 to set up. A full AI voice agent + appointment booking system is typically £2,000–£5,000. Once you have a ballpark, the Automation ROI Calculator tells you whether that spend pays for itself and how fast. Book a free scoping call for a fixed-price quote on your project.
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