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AI Project Cost Estimator

Estimate the cost of building an AI solution for your Canadian business — chatbots, automation, data pipelines, and more.

Project Details

APIs, databases, CRMs, etc.

Higher sensitivity adds security, compliance, and audit costs

Estimated Cost

Estimated Build Cost
$34,500$110,400
AI Chatbot · Standard
Monthly Maintenance
$288$1,380
10-15% of build / year
Timeline
1-3 months
standard complexity

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Build Approach Comparison

Three ways to implement your ai chatbot project

DIY (No-Code)

Use pre-built SaaS tools and templates. Fast to deploy but limited customization.

Build Cost
$1,725$16,560
Monthly Cost
$200$1,000/mo
Timeline
1-2 weeks
Capability
Limited

Hybrid (Low-Code + Consulting)

Combine low-code platforms with expert configuration. Good balance of cost and capability.

Build Cost
$13,800$55,200
Monthly Cost
$173$966/mo
Timeline
3-6 weeks
Capability
Moderate
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Fully Custom

Purpose-built solution tailored to your exact requirements. Highest capability and flexibility.

Build Cost
$34,500$110,400
Monthly Cost
$288$1,380/mo
Timeline
1-3 months
Capability
Maximum

AI Project Cost Ranges (CAD)

Project TypeBasicStandardEnterprise
AI Chatbot$5,000$15,000$15,000$50,000$50,000$150,000
Workflow Automation$3,000$10,000$10,000$40,000$40,000$120,000
Data Pipeline$8,000$20,000$20,000$60,000$60,000$200,000
Custom GPT / AI Agent$2,000$8,000$8,000$30,000$30,000$100,000
Full AI Platform$20,000$50,000$50,000$150,000$150,000$500,000

Base costs before integration, data sensitivity, and team size multipliers. All figures in Canadian dollars.

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