One of the most common questions we hear from Australian business owners is: "How much does AI consulting actually cost?" The honest answer is that it depends — but here's a transparent breakdown of what you can expect at each investment level, and what drives the variation.
At the entry level, a focused AI strategy workshop or initial readiness assessment typically costs between $2,000 and $8,000. This produces a clear picture of where AI can add the most value in your business and a prioritised shortlist of initiatives to pursue. A more comprehensive AI roadmap — covering 12–24 months of planned initiatives with implementation guidance — typically ranges from $8,000 to $25,000 depending on complexity and business size. Implementation projects vary widely: a targeted automation covering a single process might cost $15,000–$40,000, while a more complex multi-system AI integration could run $80,000–$250,000+. Ongoing retainer arrangements, where a consulting team manages and optimises your AI systems, typically run $3,000–$15,000 per month.
What drives cost variation? The key factors are scope and complexity of the use case, the quality and accessibility of your existing data, the number of systems that need to be integrated, and the extent of change management and training required. The best way to get an accurate estimate for your situation is a free scoping conversation — Cornerstone AI Partners offers these with no obligation.
End-to-end AI services from strategy through to implementation and ongoing optimisation.
Honest assessment of where AI will genuinely move the needle in your business. A clear, prioritised roadmap you can actually execute.
Eliminate repetitive, time-consuming tasks. We design and deploy intelligent automations that free your team for higher-value work.
Turn your business data into actionable intelligence. AI-powered analytics that surface insights you can't see in spreadsheets.
Build genuine AI capability across your team. Practical, role-specific training that gets people using AI effectively — not just aware it exists.
Purpose-built AI systems for processes where off-the-shelf tools don't fit. Tailored to your data, your systems, and your competitive requirements.
Real engineering behind every engagement. We build integrations that are robust, maintainable, and tailored to your existing stack.
We work alongside your team, not just for you. Your goals are our goals — we succeed when your business does.
We measure success by business impact — time saved, revenue unlocked, processes transformed — not lines of code deployed.
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