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Pricing guide · 2026

What AI automation costs in India

Real INR numbers, the factors that move them, and a worked ROI example - so you can budget before you ever talk to us.

The short answer: at Simplyfai, a fixed-scope Automation Sprint starts from ₹24,999 and puts one production AI system live in about 3 weeks. Larger, multi-team systems are scoped individually after a free audit. Everything below explains what moves that number up or down, and how to judge whether it pays for itself.

Most agencies in this space hide pricing behind a sales call. We publish ours because automation should be a business decision you can calculate, not a leap of faith.

Cost drivers

Five things that move the price.

Every quote we give is a function of these.

Scope

One well-defined workflow is a sprint. Several connected workflows across teams is a custom system with monitoring, docs, and rollout phases.

Rule of thumb: start with the single most painful process. It proves value fastest.

Integrations

Modern tools with clean APIs connect quickly. Legacy software, spreadsheets-as-databases, and scanned paper take more engineering.

Rule of thumb: count the systems the workflow touches. Each one adds connection work.

Data complexity

Structured data is straightforward. Unstructured documents, handwriting, or inconsistent formats need AI extraction layers and validation.

Rule of thumb: if a human has to "interpret" the input, expect AI document-intelligence work.

Compliance & hosting

Self-hosted platforms like n8n keep data on your infrastructure with no per-task fees. Strict security or audit requirements add setup work but cut long-run cost.

Rule of thumb: self-hosting costs a little more upfront, then almost nothing per run.

The fifth driver is support level: handover-and-go is included; ongoing monitoring, SLAs, and iteration are scoped separately for enterprise systems.

Our pricing

Two ways to engage.

Same engineering, different scale. Full details on the Solutions page.

For startups & growing teams

Automation Sprint

From ₹24,999 / scope varies

A fast, fixed-scope engagement that ships your first production AI system - clear price, clear timeline.

  • One production system, live in ~3 weeks
  • Transparent starting price
  • Built on the tools you already use
  • Handover + 30 days support
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For enterprise

Custom AI Systems

Custom / scoped to you

Multi-team automation with the security, reliability, and governance larger organizations require, delivered pilot-first.

  • Security & compliance-first delivery
  • Pilot-first, low-risk rollout
  • Dedicated team & solution architect
  • Monitoring, docs & SLAs
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Worked example · Testing Labs

A Hyderabad testing laboratory had analysts typing instrument readings into reports for hours every day. We automated the data capture and report generation. The system went live in about 3 weeks and now saves roughly ₹5 lakh per year - the build cost was recovered well inside the first year.

The math that matters: hours saved per week × loaded salary cost × 52. If that number is bigger than the build cost, automation pays.

87%
Less manual effort
₹5 L
Saved per year
3 wks
To production
Keep costs down

How to spend less and still win.

Start narrow

Automate one process end to end instead of five processes halfway. A focused sprint beats a sprawling project on both cost and proof.

Use your existing stack

We build on the tools you already pay for and connect them, rather than selling you new platforms to license.

Self-host the engine

Running automation on your own infrastructure (we like n8n) removes per-task fees, so costs stay flat as volume grows.

Questions

Pricing FAQ

How much does AI automation cost in India?

Our fixed-scope Automation Sprint starts from ₹24,999 and ships one production system in about 3 weeks. Larger multi-team systems are custom-scoped after a free audit, the price depends on scope, integrations, and data complexity.

Are there monthly fees after the build?

Sprints include handover and 30 days of support. Because we often build on self-hosted platforms like n8n, there are no per-task SaaS fees - ongoing cost is typically just your own hosting, plus an optional support arrangement if you want us to keep operating it.

Why do quotes vary so much between agencies?

Mostly scope definition and platform choice. Per-task SaaS platforms look cheap initially and get expensive at volume; custom self-hosted builds cost more upfront and almost nothing per run. Always ask what the cost looks like at 10x your current volume.

How fast does it pay for itself?

Estimate hours saved per week, multiply by loaded salary cost, multiply by 52. In our testing-lab example that figure is about ₹5 lakh per year against a build delivered in 3 weeks. The free audit gives you this calculation for your own processes before you spend anything.

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