AI Chatbot cost
How much does an AI chatbot cost?
An AI chatbot answers customer or staff questions from your own documents and systems, using models like Claude, GPT or Gemini. Cost depends on how many data sources it reads, where it plugs in, and how much testing the answers need.
- Typical cost
- $12,000 - $19,500
- With AI agents
- 6-9 weeks
- Traditional build
- 9-13 weeks
We've filled this in with a typical ai chatbot scope. Change anything you like and the estimate updates as you go. You can download it as a PDF at the end.
What drives the cost
- Knowledge sourcesThe documents, websites and databases the bot reads from (RAG).
- IntegrationsWhatsApp, a website widget, or hand-off to your CRM or helpdesk.
- Guardrails & evaluationWe test answers for accuracy, tone and safety before launch.
Common questions
How much does an AI chatbot cost?
A typical first version of an AI chatbot costs about $12,000 to $19,500 with Eaquirs Tech. That assumes user accounts & roles, ai chatbot / assistant, ai document parsing, third-party integrations. Your exact price depends on scope, and we'll send you a written plan with a fixed estimate at no charge.
How long does it take to build an AI chatbot?
Around 6 to 9 weeks with our AI-assisted delivery. A traditional build would take roughly 9 to 13 weeks. Either way, you see working software every week.
Why is it faster with AI agents?
Our AI agents draft the boilerplate, tests and documentation, which takes about 35% of the hours off. Senior engineers own the architecture and review every release.