Transparent Pricing
One rate. Flat price.
No surprises.
Every project is scoped before we start. You approve the hours. We build it. The price doesn't change.
Every project is scoped before we start. You approve the hours. We build it. The price doesn't change.
The rate
$200
per hour, flat
Every project is a fixed-hour estimate. You pay for the hours scoped — not a minute more.
$0
Monthly fees after delivery
automation runs on your accounts
1–2 wks
Typical delivery time
from signed scope to live
100%
Ownership
your accounts, your infrastructure
What builds typically cost
Cost comes down to two things: how many steps are in your process and how many tools we need to connect. Below are typical ranges for the automations we build most often. These are ballparks — every project is scoped individually before anything is locked in.
| Automation Type | Typical Hours | Flat-Rate Range |
|---|---|---|
| Review Request Sequence | 20–30 hrs | $4,000–$6,000 |
| Appointment Reminder Sequence | 20–30 hrs | $4,000–$6,000 |
| Lead Follow-Up / Nurture | 25–40 hrs | $5,000–$8,000 |
| Client Intake Automation | 30–50 hrs | $6,000–$10,000 |
| Document Collection + Follow-Up | 25–40 hrs | $5,000–$8,000 |
| Invoice & Billing Automation | 25–40 hrs | $5,000–$8,000 |
| Staff Scheduling Notifications | 20–30 hrs | $4,000–$6,000 |
| Post-Purchase / Retention Sequence | 25–40 hrs | $5,000–$8,000 |
| Abandoned Cart Recovery | 20–30 hrs | $4,000–$6,000 |
| Weekly Operations Report | 25–35 hrs | $5,000–$7,000 |
| Voice Bot Setup | 30–50 hrs | $6,000–$10,000 |
| Content Auto-Posting | 20–35 hrs | $4,000–$7,000 |
| Full Multi-Automation Bundle | 60–100 hrs | $12,000–$20,000 |
What you get
Complete automation workflow built and tested in your actual environment. API connections to your existing tools. No demo environments — it runs live before we hand it off.
A recorded video walkthrough of how the automation works, step by step. Your whole team can watch it. No sitting through a live training call you have to schedule around.
Covers how it works, how to troubleshoot common issues, what to do if something breaks, and how to modify a step if you need to. You own the documentation as much as the code.
How we compare
| Aplos AI | Hiring In-House | Traditional Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup cost | $4,000–$10,000 | $0 upfront | $5,000–$25,000 |
| Monthly cost | $0 (optional plans from $297/mo) | $4,500–$7,500/mo | $1,500–$5,000/mo |
| Delivery time | 1–2 weeks | 4–12 weeks | 6–16 weeks |
| You own it | Yes | Depends | No |
| Ongoing dependency | None | Employee | Retainer |
Optional add-on
Most clients don't need ongoing support. But if you want us watching your automations and making improvements, pick a plan.
No lock-in. Cancel anytime. Plans start after your build is delivered.
Common questions
How much does business automation cost?
We charge $200/hr as a flat project rate. Most builds land between $4,000 and $10,000. A post-service review sequence runs 20–30 hours ($4,000–$6,000). A full client intake automation runs 35–55 hours ($7,000–$11,000). Every project is scoped and approved in writing before we start.
Is there a monthly fee to keep the automation running?
No, and we build specifically to avoid it. Our default is a direct custom build against your existing APIs — nothing sitting in the middle billing you per task. When a platform you use doesn't support a full custom build, we fall back to n8n (self-hosted, ~$5–10/month on a shared VPS), then Make.com, then Zapier — disclosed in advance. Any costs that can't be avoided — a minimal API fee, ad spend you choose to run — are called out in the scope before you sign. No surprises after delivery. We also offer optional maintenance plans starting at $297/mo, but they're never required.
How is the project price determined?
We start with a free 20-minute call where we map your current process and estimate the hours. You get a written scope document — fixed hours, fixed cost — before anything starts. Multiply the hours by $200 and that's your total. No change orders, no surprise invoices.
What is included in the automation build price?
Every build includes: the workflow built and tested in your actual environment, API connections to your existing tools, a Loom walkthrough of the finished automation, a written handoff doc with troubleshooting guidance, and a live Q&A to confirm everything works before we close out. No setup fees on top.
How long does an automation build take?
Most builds go from signed scope to live in 1–2 weeks. Simpler builds (20–30 hours) are usually done in 5–7 business days. Larger ones (40–55 hours) take 10–14. The biggest variable is how quickly you can provide API access and sign off on test results.
Do you offer discounts for multiple automations?
Yes. When you scope multiple automations at once, there's usually shared setup work that reduces total hours. Three automations together typically cost less than three separate projects. Same rate, fewer hours — we're transparent about where the reduction comes from.
Want more detail?
Read our full automation cost breakdown for DIY vs. agency vs. fixed-price math. See the automation vs. hiring analysis with real numbers. Or browse case studies to see what finished builds look like.
Ready to get a real number?
20 minutes. We map your process, identify what's automatable, and give you a scope estimate on the call. No commitment, no proposal deck, no follow-up sales sequence.
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