What does AI consulting cost in Australia?

There’s no standard price for AI consulting, because the phrase covers everything from a short workshop to a long-term program. It’s more useful to understand what changes the cost.

What affects the price

• Scope. Looking at one process costs less than reviewing a whole business.
• Number of people involved. More interviews and workshops take more time.
• Your systems. Connected, well-documented tools are quicker to assess than older or undocumented ones.
• Data and risk. Personal, health or financial information needs more care.
• Depth of the output. A short list of recommendations costs less than a detailed plan with a working prototype.
• Who does the work. Experienced people may cost more per hour but can often get there faster.

Common ways to pay

A fixed-price review suits most small and medium businesses. You agree on the scope and the output up front.

A workshop is useful for getting your team on the same page, but check what you’ll have in hand afterwards.

An ongoing arrangement can suit larger rollouts. Agree on what you’ll get each month, and how to stop.

What you should get

Whatever you pay, you should finish with:

• A ranked list of opportunities, with reasons.
• Estimated costs to build and run each one.
• Expected benefits and how they’ll be measured.
• Risks, including privacy and security.
• A clear first step, even if you don’t continue with the same provider.

How to compare quotes

Ask each provider to confirm what’s included, who will do the work, what you’ll own and whether the cost of building the solution is separate. A cheap quote that ends in a slide deck can cost more than a dearer one that gets something working.

Is it worth paying for?

If you already know what you need, you may be able to skip consulting and go straight to a build. It tends to pay off when you’re unsure where to start, when the risk is higher, or when a wrong decision would be expensive.

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