Transparent AI Development Pricing

No hidden fees. No surprise invoices. Build and Launch engagements start with a free trial sprint — you see our work before you invest a dollar.

Explore

$3,000–$5,0001–2 weeks

AI Discovery Workshop

We map your business processes, assess technical feasibility, define MVP scope, and deliver a prioritized roadmap. Walk away with a clear plan — whether you build with us or not.

  • AI Strategy Audit
  • Technical feasibility assessment
  • MVP scope definition
  • Budget and timeline projection
  • Written recommendations document
Best for:

“I have an idea — I need to know what to build first.”

Book Discovery Workshop

Explore fee applies as credit if you start Build or Launch within 60 days.

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Build

$15,000–$35,0004–8 weeks

AI Proof of Concept or MVP

Working prototype with core AI features, delivered to your environment and committed to your repo. Built to demo, test with users, or show stakeholders.

  • Free 2-week trial sprint before you commit
  • Custom AI/ML development (2–4 engineers + AI lead)
  • Technical Architecture Document
  • Weekly demo calls
  • Slack channel with daily standups
  • 14-day post-delivery support
  • Full source code + IP ownership
Best for:

“I need a working product to show stakeholders or raise my next round.”

Start Free Trial Sprint

Payment plans available on projects over $20K.

Launch

$35,000–$75,0008–12 weeks

Full Production AI Product

Production-ready product — deployed, monitored, and optimized for real users. Everything from Build, plus full launch support.

  • Everything in Build, plus:
  • Production deployment + infrastructure setup
  • Investor Demo Package (video + slides)
  • 90-Day Scaling Roadmap
  • 30-day post-launch support
  • Performance monitoring setup
Best for:

“I'm ready to ship, get users, and scale.”

Start Free Trial Sprint

Payment plans available.

Every engagement includes:
Direct access to Oleg Kalyta (Founder & AI Lead)Full source code + IP ownershipWeekly progress updatesCandid feasibility assessment

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Free trial sprint before commit
Custom AI/ML development
Technical Architecture Document
Slack channel + daily standups
Production deployment
Investor Demo Package
90-Day Scaling Roadmap
Post-delivery support14 days30 days

Explore

    Build

    • Free trial sprint before commit
    • Custom AI/ML development
    • Technical Architecture Document
    • Slack channel + daily standups
    • Post-delivery support — 14 days

    Launch

    • Free trial sprint before commit
    • Custom AI/ML development
    • Technical Architecture Document
    • Slack channel + daily standups
    • Production deployment
    • Investor Demo Package
    • 90-Day Scaling Roadmap
    • Post-delivery support — 30 days

    Start Free, Then Decide

    Build and Launch engagements begin with a 1–2 week free trial sprint. A real developer works on your project — you evaluate our code, communication, and judgment before committing any budget.

    If you move forward: same team, same repo, same momentum.
    If you don't: you keep everything we built. No charge, no hard feelings.

    The trial also serves as scope alignment — both sides agree on what “prototype” and “production” mean before money changes hands.

    The Explore workshop doesn't need a trial — you get deliverables (audit, roadmap, scope definition) in 1–2 weeks, and the fee applies as credit if you continue to Build or Launch.

    Flexible Engagement Models

    Fixed-Price Projects

    From $15K

    Defined scope, clear deliverables, predictable budget. Best for MVPs and v1 products with well-understood requirements. Most Build and Launch clients choose this.

    Time & Materials

    From $40/hr

    Evolving scope, pay for what you use. Best for ongoing feature development or R&D-heavy projects where requirements shift as you learn.

    Dedicated Team

    From $5K/month per developer

    Your own team, full-time on your project. Best for long-term product development after initial launch. Most clients start with fixed-price, then transition to dedicated team as the product grows.

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    Already launched? We offer ongoing AI optimization through monthly retainers. Learn about the AI Growth Retainer →

    What Clients Say About Working With Us

    “The team has honest billing practices and creates incredible value for the cost. Working with ProductCrafters has saved us hundreds of thousands of dollars compared to domestic firms.”
    Maxwell Murphy

    Maxwell Murphy

    Founder, ProcessBoard
    “Out of over 40 applicants, we selected ProductCrafters based on their experience, technical expertise, and cost estimate. The team showed deep technical expertise, a strong work ethic, and honesty.”
    Julius Simon

    Julius Simon

    CPO, Finsu

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    Pricing FAQ

    Scope complexity, number of integrations, AI model requirements, and timeline. After the free trial sprint, we provide a fixed quote — no ranges, no surprises.

    Third-party costs: cloud hosting (AWS/GCP), API usage fees (OpenAI, etc.), domain names, and app store fees. We help you estimate these during discovery. Most MVPs run $100–$500/month in infrastructure.

    A senior AI engineer in the US costs $180K–$250K/year in salary alone, plus benefits, equipment, and 3–6 months to hire. Our Build tier ($15K–$35K) gets you a working product in 4–8 weeks with a team of 2–4 engineers. After launch, our dedicated team model ($4K/mo per developer) is still 50–70% less than US in-house.

    Scope complexity, number of integrations, AI model requirements, and timeline. After the free trial sprint, we provide a fixed quote — no ranges, no surprises.

    Third-party costs: cloud hosting (AWS/GCP), API usage fees (OpenAI, etc.), domain names, and app store fees. We help you estimate these during discovery. Most MVPs run $100–$500/month in infrastructure.

    A senior AI engineer in the US costs $180K–$250K/year in salary alone, plus benefits, equipment, and 3–6 months to hire. Our Build tier ($15K–$35K) gets you a working product in 4–8 weeks with a team of 2–4 engineers. After launch, our dedicated team model ($4K/mo per developer) is still 50–70% less than US in-house.

    Yes. Projects over $20K can be split into monthly payments aligned with sprint milestones. Typical structure: 30% upfront, remainder in equal monthly installments.

    Yes. The Explore fee applies as credit toward Build or Launch if you continue within 60 days.

    The Explore workshop ($3K–$5K) is the smallest paid engagement. The free trial sprint has no minimum — it's free with Build and Launch.

    Yes. Projects over $20K can be split into monthly payments aligned with sprint milestones. Typical structure: 30% upfront, remainder in equal monthly installments.

    Yes. The Explore fee applies as credit toward Build or Launch if you continue within 60 days.

    The Explore workshop ($3K–$5K) is the smallest paid engagement. The free trial sprint has no minimum — it's free with Build and Launch.
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    Risk-Free Start

    Your Free Trial Sprint

    1
    Week 1

    Meet your team

    Slack channel, assigned developer, daily standups. First code committed to your GitHub.
    2
    Week 2

    Working prototype delivered

    Technical spike or prototype complete. Architecture + budget roadmap for the full build.

    You keep everything. Zero cost. Zero commitment.

    Oleg Kalyta

    Oleg Kalyta

    Founder & AI Lead
    What happens next:
    • 1.You submit—We review within 24 hours
    • 2.15-minute scoping call—We align on trial goals
    • 3.Developer assigned—Within 48 hours
    • 4.Working code in your repo—By end of Week 1

    Let's Scope Your Project

    Not sure which tier fits? Start with a free trial sprint or book a 15-minute call to discuss.

    No contract. No credit card. You keep everything we build.

    Oleg Kalyta

    Oleg Kalyta

    Founder