Cost
How Much Does an AI Consultant Cost?
It depends on scope: a software plan, a fixed build, or ongoing fractional leadership. Here is how ArcasyaAI prices each path — no invented market averages.
The short version.
On ArcasyaAI, LaunchpadOS plans are Trial (10 days, 1,000 credits), Growth $99.99/mo, Scale $199.99/mo, and Command $499.99/mo. Enterprise License is contact us — unpriced. Software, whitelabel, toolkits, Managed AI, Fractional CTO, and custom dashboards are quoted separately. Guided strategy packages and OpenClaw/Obsidian setups start at $500 where published. Hourly consulting roles on our rate card range from $100–$175/hr depending on the work. Broader market quotes vary widely by firm — we only publish what we charge.
Platform plans (credit-based)
ArcasyaAI meters agent work in credits. Published tiers: Trial (10 days, 1,000 credits), Growth $99.99/mo, Scale $199.99/mo, Command $499.99/mo. Enterprise License — contact us. Buy more credits anytime at $0.015 per credit, or use the subscription you already pay for.
This path fits teams who want AI employees running inside tools they already use, without a custom build engagement.
Fixed builds and strategy
Custom operational dashboards are quoted separately. OpenClaw + Obsidian personal AI setups start at $500. White-label and larger platform installs are scoped separately — published white-label packages on our services pages list setup and monthly figures where we have set them.
A free AI audit maps the first 2–3 automations before you spend on a build.
Fractional CTO and hourly work
Fractional CTO starts at $500/mo. Published hourly rates include AI Agent Development at $175/hr, AI Consulting & Strategy at $150/hr, Systems Architecture at $140/hr, and other roles down to Training & Workshops at $100/hr.
Ask for a written scope. If a vendor will not show a range before a discovery call, treat that as a signal.
Related questions.
Is there a free way to start?
Yes. The Trial includes 1,000 credits for 10 days and the built-in agents. The AI audit is free and produces a written automation map you keep — hire us or not.
Do credits cover consulting?
Credits meter platform agent work (model calls, tools, voice). Strategy packages, custom dashboards, and fractional CTO are separate service engagements.
Where is the full price list?
Platform tiers are on /pricing. Service floors and rate cards are on the services pages, starting with Fractional CTO & Strategy.
Related.
See what your first moves would cost.
Start with the free audit, or open the published price list.
Free 30-minute audit. You keep the written map.