Why is 2950 euros the lower limit?

Below that amount we cannot build an agent that is connected to your own systems, and that is the difference with a standard chatbot. There are cheaper ready-made solutions for just an FAQ bot.

Yes, and we usually recommend that. Start with one process and one channel and then expand with a new fixed price per expansion.

How much does an AI agent cost?

Q: What happens if the model becomes more expensive?

This is immediately reflected in the charged consumption, without any surcharge from us. In recent years, these costs have actually fallen with the same quality.

Q: What if the agent doesn't deliver what we hoped?

From day one, we measure how much he handles and how often he transfers, and make adjustments during the follow-up period. If the AI scan shows that it is not convenient, then we will not build it.

From €2,950 one-time, plus €20 to €80 per month in usage costs. Below you will find exactly what it contains, what pushes the price up or down, and how you can calculate whether it works out for you.

THE CONSTRUCTION

What the amount consists of

Building an agent is largely a matter of linking: giving him access to the right data and recording what he is and is not allowed to do. The language model itself is the cheapest part.

COST BUILDING OF AN AI AGENT
Part	Share	What it means
Analysis and delineation	10–15%	What process, what exceptions, what boundaries
Links with your systems	30–40%	CRM, order, agenda or accounting system via API
Set up knowledge base	15–20%	Make your documents, prices and conditions searchable
Set behavior and boundaries	15–20%	Tone of voice, escalation rules, what he can do himself
Monitoring period and adjustments	10–15%	Check and improve answers before going live
Documentation and transfer	5–10%	So you know what's there and who can work on it

THREE SCENARIOS

What you pay in practice

Indications based on comparable processes. You always receive a fixed price in advance: these amounts are to give you a feeling, not to adhere to.

COMPACT

€2,950: €4,500

One channel, one system. For example, a customer service agent on your website who answers questions with data from your order system. Three to four weeks.

COMMON

€4,500: €8,000

Multiple channels or multiple systems. For example, website, email and WhatsApp, linked to CRM and order system, with transfer to your team. Four to six weeks.

EXTENDED

€8,000 and higher

Agent who carries out actions in multiple systems: drawing up quotes, preparing invoices, updating planning. Usually delivered in phases.

ALL AMOUNTS EXCLUDING VAT · FIXED PRICE IN ADVANCE · PAYMENT 50% ON START, 50% ON DELIVERY

MONTHLY

What it costs to keep running

This is where an agent differs from a website: it consumes something. Each message it processes costs a fraction of a cent to a few cents, depending on length and model.

We charge this on a one-to-one basis and include the consumption on the invoice. No storage, no bundle that you don't use up anyway.

Why we do not charge a fixed monthly amount for consumption. Because you then pay for averages instead of for your usage. As your volume grows, the costs grow along with it: but what the agent saves you usually also grows.

Usage cost model — typically €20–€80 per month for several hundred calls.
Hosting — from €19 per month, often already part of your existing package.
Management (optional) — from €49 per month for monitoring and adjustments.
Extensions — priced separately, upfront, only if you want them.
No licence fees per user — it's your agent, not a subscription per employee.

PAYBACK PERIOD

When will you earn it back?

The question that really matters. Three examples based on hourly costs of €35 and an agent who handles 70% of the transactions.

CALCULATION EXAMPLES OF PAYBACK PERIOD
Situation	Saved p/m	Construction price	Recouped in
40 questions per week, 4 minutes per question	≈ €280	€2,950	± 11 months
120 questions per week, 4 minutes per question	≈ €840	€2,950	± 4 months
250 questions per week, 5 minutes per question	≈ €2,190	€4,500	± 2 months

CALCULATION EXAMPLES, NO GUARANTEE · EXCLUDING MONTHLY USAGE COSTS · ASSUMED OF 4.3 WEEKS PER MONTH

Our rule of thumb. We recommend continuing if the payback period is less than six months. Between six and twelve months it depends on whether there is also turnover: faster responses often result in orders that you are now missing out on. Above twelve months we advise against it.

Let it be calculated on your numbers What exactly does an agent do?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

About the costs

Why is €2,950 the lower limit?

Below that amount we cannot build an agent that is connected to your own systems, and that is exactly the difference with a standard chatbot. If you just want an FAQ bot without connections, there are cheaper ready-made solutions: we'll be honest.

Are there hidden costs?

No. The construction price is fixed in advance. In addition, there are two ongoing items that you know in advance: usage costs of the model and optional management. We price extensions separately and only after you have said yes.

What happens if the model becomes more expensive?

Then you will immediately see this reflected in the charged consumption, without surcharge from us. In practice, these costs have actually fallen in recent years with the same quality.

Can I start small?

Yes, and we usually recommend that. Start with one process and one channel. If it works, we will expand with a new fixed price per expansion.

What if the agent doesn't deliver what we hoped?

That is why we measure from day one: how much does he handle, how often does he transfer calls. If that is disappointing, we will make adjustments during the shadowing period. If it turns out during the AI scan that it is not convenient, we will not build it: the €195 will have saved you an expensive mistake.

Curious what happened to you wins customers?

With the AI scan of €195 you get a payback account on your own figures: deductible if you continue.

Request the AI scan info@agentslabs.net