Predictable engineering investment. Zero software lock-in.
We operate on fixed-scope deliverables. You maintain 100% code ownership and host pipelines in your own infrastructure, freeing you from compounding per-seat SaaS taxes.
Targeted Automation
Ideal for solving one high-friction operational bottleneck such as invoice intake or lead qualification.
Fixed Milestone
Custom quote based on your data schemas and API endpoints.
- 1 core workflow pipeline (e.g. Invoice OCR or Lead Routing)
- Deterministic validation & exception alerting
- 100% source code ownership & deployment documentation
- 30 days post-launch telemetry & tuning
Enterprise Integration
Complete bi-directional synchronization between CRM, ERP, accounting, and communication channels.
Custom Architecture
Fixed-scope sprint tailored to your multi-system sync complexity.
- Multi-tool bi-directional synchronization (CRM ↔ ERP ↔ DB)
- Custom event queue middleware (BullMQ / Redis / Postgres)
- Human-in-the-loop Slack/Teams approval cards
- Immutable historical transaction replay & audit logs
Engineering Retainer
Dedicated monthly engineering capacity for evolving schemas, new vendor layouts, and continuous expansion.
Dedicated Capacity
Flexible monthly engineering hours and prioritized response SLAs.
- Dedicated senior automation engineering hours
- Rapid response SLA for vendor schema adjustments
- Continuous pipeline optimization & error monitoring
- Cancel anytime with 30 days notice
Why custom engineering is cheaper than SaaS in the long run.
| Comparison Factor | AIAutomationBuilt | Proprietary SaaS / No-Code Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Code Ownership | 100% Client Ownership | 0% (Locked in vendor ecosystem) |
| Ongoing Task Costs | $0 / task (Direct cloud costs only) | Escalating per-operation charges |
| Validation Type | Deterministic Schema Guardrails | Silent failures / basic linear mapping |
| Hosting Location | Your Private AWS / Cloud VPC | Third-party multi-tenant servers |
Pricing & delivery: Frequently asked questions.
Transparent answers regarding contracts, milestones, hosting costs, and support retainers.
How does AIAutomationBuilt price custom automation projects?
We work primarily on milestone-based, fixed-scope engineering contracts. Before work begins, we specify the exact schemas, API endpoints, exception workflows, and deliverables. You know the exact investment and scope upfront with zero hourly creep.
Are there any recurring platform or per-task software fees?
No. Unlike SaaS automation tools (like Zapier, Make, or Workato) that charge per task or per seat, you own 100% of the source code and host it in your own private cloud. You only pay standard infrastructure pass-through costs (such as AWS, Cloudflare, or OpenAI API credits) with zero agency markup.
What is included in the post-deployment warranty period?
Every build includes 30 days of active post-deployment telemetry, logging monitoring, and edge-case tuning to ensure your team and software ecosystem transition smoothly.
Do you offer ongoing retainer maintenance and support?
Yes. For businesses with evolving schemas, frequent vendor document updates, or expanding workflows, we provide optional monthly engineering retainers tailored to your required response SLA and monthly engineering hours.
How do you handle scope changes during engineering?
If your operational requirements expand during development, we review the changes collaboratively and provide a written scope adjustment before writing additional code. We never bill surprise additions.
Have a custom architecture or compliance requirement?
We sign non-disclosure agreements before reviewing internal workflows or schemas.
Get an exact, fixed-scope quote for your workflow.
Share your current software bottleneck. We assess integration feasibility and deliver a fixed-scope milestone proposal within 1 business day.