Why we publish our pricing (and competitors don't)
Most AI consultancies hide their prices. We think that's wrong. Here's why transparency matters.
The AI consultancy industry has a transparency problem
We analysed 15+ UK AI consultancies. Not a single one publishes pricing. Instead, you see:
- “Contact us for a quote”
- “Pricing depends on your needs”
- “Book a discovery call to discuss”
- Complete silence on costs
This isn't by accident. It's a strategy to extract maximum price based on your perceived budget.
Traditional consultancy vs Strategization
Traditional AI Consultancy
Pricing model:
“Contact us for a quote” — no public pricing
What happens:
- You fill out a form
- Sales rep calls to "understand your needs"
- 30-60 minute discovery call booked
- They assess your budget ("What have you allocated for this?")
- Custom proposal sent 1-2 weeks later
- Negotiation begins
- Final price often 2-3x their standard rate
Time to decision:
2-4 weeks minimum
Typical cost:
£5,000-£30,000 for discovery
£150,000-£500,000+ for implementation
(But you won't know until the end of the process)
Why they do this: Price discrimination. Two clients get quoted different amounts for the same work.
Strategization
Pricing model:
Published on our website — see it before you contact us
What happens:
- You see pricing immediately
- You decide if it fits your budget
- Optional 30-min discovery call (genuinely free, no sales pitch)
- Book audit or strategy engagement at published price
- Work begins within days
Time to decision:
Same day (if you want)
Actual cost:
£497 for AI Opportunity Audit
£2,997-£4,997 for Strategy & Roadmap
£12,000-£25,000 for Pilot
£25,000-£75,000 for Full Deployment
Why we do this: Every business deserves the same honest pricing. No games, no negotiation, no surprises.
The hidden cost of “Contact for pricing”
Time waste
You spend 2-4 weeks in discovery calls, proposals, and negotiations before seeing a final number. If it's outside your budget, you've wasted everyone's time.
Decision paralysis
Without pricing, you can't compare options. You're forced to go through sales processes with multiple vendors simultaneously, multiplying the time waste.
Negotiation games
Traditional consultancies often quote high and expect negotiation. This creates an adversarial dynamic before work even begins. We'd rather start with trust.
Budget anxiety
The dreaded question: “What's your budget for this?” Answer too high, you get overcharged. Answer too low, you get dismissed. With transparent pricing, this game disappears.
Our transparency promise
Every price is published. If we offer a service, you can see what it costs. No exceptions.
Everyone pays the same. A 10-person company and a 100-person company pay identical rates for identical work.
No surprise invoices. The price we quote is the price you pay. No scope creep, no "additional analysis needed" upsells.
Fixed-price engagements. Our audits and strategy work are fixed-price. You know the total cost before we start.
See for yourself
Check out our pricing. No forms, no calls, no games. Just clear, honest costs.