Starter
$299.00 AUD
3–5 business days · 1 revision
- One AI chatbot
- Customer-supplied instructions/prompt
- Basic chatbot page or embed
- Session-based conversation context
- Secure server-side API integration
AI Chatbot Development / PRICING
Useful AI. Clearly scoped.
From one embedded assistant to a connected chatbot experience. Define what it should do and see the development estimate.
Customer-supplied content and branding are assumed. All prices are in AUD and include GST.
Business
$699.00 AUD
7–10 business days · 2 revisions
- Up to two AI assistants
- Protected admin prompt editor
- Browser-based conversation history
- Small document knowledge base within agreed limits
- Basic lead capture
Premium
$1,299.00 AUD
2–4 weeks · 3 revisions
- Up to three AI assistants
- Database-backed conversation history
- Protected administration
- Basic usage reporting
- One standard external API integration
Scope and exclusions
Starter excludes customer accounts, persistent database history and an admin dashboard. Authentication, customer identity, payment-linked access and cross-device history require explicit scope. AI API consumption, paid subscriptions, hosting and advanced integrations are separate. Knowledge-base size, supported model and workflows are agreed during review. AI accuracy, conversions and business outcomes are not guaranteed.
Prices and delivery are confirmed in your written quote. Timelines start once scope and required inputs are agreed.
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ONE-TIME DEVELOPMENT EXTRAS
Only add what you need.
Additional assistantFrom $200.00 eachStarting estimate — scope review required
Additional revision$50.00 each
Extra document knowledge setupFrom $200.00 eachStarting estimate — scope review required
Additional standard API integrationFrom $300.00 eachStarting estimate — scope review required
Basic payment integrationFrom $350.00Starting estimate — scope review required
Advanced access-token systems, automated payment verification and customer access delivery, and multi-client or white-label management require custom quotation.
BEFORE YOU ENQUIRE
Clear expectations.
Better projects.
Starter excludes customer accounts, persistent database history and an admin dashboard. Authentication, customer identity, payment-linked access and cross-device history require explicit scope. AI API consumption, paid subscriptions, hosting and advanced integrations are separate. Knowledge-base size, supported model and workflows are agreed during review. AI accuracy, conversions and business outcomes are not guaranteed.
What affects AI chatbot development cost?
The number of assistants, interface pages, knowledge sources, history and integrations determine the development work. We price the build separately from the model provider’s ongoing usage. A small agreed document collection and a large or frequently changing knowledge system require different scopes.
How is conversation history handled?
Starter keeps context within a session. Business can store history in the browser, while Premium includes database-backed history. Customer login, payment-gated access, retention requirements and sensitive documents need explicit review; do not upload confidential documents at this enquiry stage.
Can AI outcomes be guaranteed?
No. Model responses can be inaccurate. We agree instructions, test expected tasks and define usage controls, but do not promise guaranteed accuracy, conversions or outcomes. Your formal quote will identify provider costs where they can reasonably be estimated.
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