Among the 23 consultants on this list who publish a price, a first project usually costs $299 to $1,800, and the middle price is about $850. Ongoing AI help, like a phone line that answers your calls, runs $297 to $1,500 a month. Bigger custom builds start at about $3,000.
These numbers come from the consultants' own websites. I checked each one by hand for this list. Tap a name to see everyone in that city.
First projects
This is usually an audit, a workshop or one setup, like an AI that answers your calls. Most land between $299 and $1,800.
| Consultant | Price |
|---|---|
| Carlsbad AISan Diego · Automation to cut admin time | From $299 |
| Heed AI SolutionsLos Angeles · AI consulting for 25 to 250 person firms | From $399 |
| Breakwater DigitalLos Angeles · AI automation and showing up in AI answers | $500 audit |
| AI Upside GroupSan Diego · AI audits, automation and training | From $500 |
| Applied IntelligenceSan Diego · AI strategy sessions and automation builds | From $500 |
| Pisano DesignerMiami · Sets up AI and automation for you | From $750 |
| DigismartMiami · Automates calls, texts and review replies | From $950 |
| Dorian Media GroupOrange County · AI consulting and custom builds | $997, done in 5 business days |
| The AI Guy From LINew York · Showing up in AI answers, plus automatic follow-up | From $999 |
| AI Consulting NYCNew York · AI systems that take work off your staff | From $1,000 |
| Eloré ConsultingMiami · Builds and trains AI for businesses | Workshops from $1,000 |
| Ashar AdvisoryOrange County · AI for email, follow-ups and proposals | $1,800 for the first ten businesses |
Monthly plans
A monthly price usually means they run the AI for you and keep it working.
| Consultant | Price |
|---|---|
| RAM AIMiami · AI phone receptionist for your calls | $297 a month |
| San Diego AI HelpSan Diego · AI that answers leads and books appointments | $473 a month |
| HiVergent AIDallas-Fort Worth · AI phone, CRM and follow-up setup | $497 a month |
| Explained ConsultingChicago · AI receptionists, custom chatbots and automation | $995 a month |
| Simple4uNew York · Builds working AI agents for businesses | $3,000 setup, $1,200 a month |
| Clarion SolutionsDallas-Fort Worth · Builds AI lead follow-up and custom CRMs | $1,500 a month |
Bigger builds
Custom software and full plans for a whole business start higher.
| Consultant | Price |
|---|---|
| Strategence AILos Angeles · AI strategy and automation | From $3,000 |
| San Diego AI ConsultantSan Diego · Checks whether AI is worth it for you | From $4,500 |
| Built to Spec AIOrange County · Custom AI software and automation builds | $5,000 to $150,000+ |
| AI-Powered ConsultingMiami · Changes how you work so AI helps | From $5,000 |
By the hour
| Consultant | Price |
|---|---|
| Skip BusyworkMiami · AI setup and coaching for owners | $50 an hour |
Before you pay
Ask what is included, who keeps it running after setup, and whether there is a monthly fee on top of the first project. Then start with one small job.
Most consultants price each job after a first call. On this list, 73 of 96 do not show a price on their website. That doesn't make them better or worse. It just means you ask.