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AI pricing that’s clear from day one

Fixed scope, fixed price, a named contact. Start with a strategy audit, prove it on your own data, then build for production — pick the step that fits where you are. No jargon, no surprises.

How much does an AI project cost?

Crux Digits works in three fixed steps: an AI Audit & Strategy at €2,500, a Proof of Concept at €20,000, and a Production Launch (full build) from €50,000. Each step has a fixed scope and price agreed up front. Prices in EUR, excluding VAT.

Three steps

Pick the step that fits where you are

AI Audit & Strategy

Start here. Find out exactly where AI pays off for your business.

€2,500
fixed price · excl. VAT
≈ 1–2 weeks
  • AI-opportunity assessment of your workflows
  • Prioritised use-case shortlist
  • Feasibility & ROI estimate per use case
  • A clear roadmap — yours to keep
Book an audit

Production Launch

The full build — integrated, deployed and running in your business.

from €50,000
scales with scope · excl. VAT
from ≈ 8–12 weeks
  • Production-grade model & pipeline
  • Integration with your systems & APIs
  • Deployment, monitoring & logging
  • Team enablement & hand-holding
Plan your build
Every engagement includes Fixed scope & priceA named expert, not a ticket queuePlain-language reportingBenelux-based, GDPR-aware
Side by side

Compare the three steps

Most clients walk the path in order — but you can start at any step that fits where you already are.

What you getAudit & StrategyProof of ConceptProduction Launch
Price (excl. VAT)€2,500€20,000from €50,000
Typical timeline1–2 weeks4–6 weeksfrom 8–12 weeks
Roadmap & use-case shortlist
Working prototype on your data
Go / no-go recommendation
System integration & APIs
Deployment, monitoring & enablement
Credited toward the next step✓ audit fee
Not sure where to start?

Which step is right for you?

“We know AI matters but not where to start.”

Start with the €2,500 Audit & Strategy. You’ll leave with a prioritised, costed roadmap — and the audit fee is credited toward your next step with us.

“We have a use case but need to prove it works.”

Go straight to the €20,000 Proof of Concept. We build a working prototype on your real data, measure it against a baseline, and give you an honest go / no-go.

“The PoC works — now make it real.”

Production Launch (from €50,000) takes the proven prototype to a production-grade system: integrated with your tools, deployed, monitored, and handed over to a team that can actually run it.

FAQ

Pricing questions, answered

How much does an AI proof of concept cost?

A Crux Digits Proof of Concept is €20,000 (excl. VAT). It delivers a working prototype on your real data, success metrics agreed up front, and a go / no-go recommendation — typically in 4–6 weeks.

What’s included in the €2,500 AI audit?

An AI-opportunity assessment of your workflows, a prioritised use-case shortlist, a feasibility and ROI estimate per use case, and a clear roadmap you can act on with or without us. The fee is credited toward your next step.

Do you offer fixed pricing?

Yes. The audit and PoC are fixed-price, fixed-scope. The Production Launch starts at €50,000 and scales with scope — we agree the full scope and price before any build work begins, so there are no surprises.

Do I have to start with the audit?

No. Start wherever you are. If you already know the use case, jump straight to a PoC; if it’s already proven, we can scope a Production Launch directly.

Are prices including VAT?

All prices are in euros and exclude VAT (BTW). VAT is added at the applicable Benelux rate on your invoice.

Not sure which step you need?

Tell us the problem in plain words. We’ll point you to the right starting point — even if that’s the €2,500 audit.

Book a free intro call →