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Guides|15 February 2026

What Does AI Automation Cost in Australia? A Transparent Breakdown

How much does AI automation actually cost? We break down the real costs — setup, monthly fees, integration, training, and ongoing support — with real numbers. No vagueness, no "contact us for pricing."

By James Smith-Gray

Most AI agencies hide their pricing. We do not. Here is a transparent breakdown of what AI automation costs in Australia, based on our actual pricing.

The main cost components are: setup fee (one-time), monthly plan fee, integration costs, training costs, and additional hours if you need more than your plan includes.

Setup fees range from $1,000 for a single agent to $5,000+ for enterprise deployment. This covers agent configuration, integration with your systems, and team training.

Monthly plans range from $497 for Starter (1 agent, 3 hours support) to $3,500+ for Enterprise (unlimited agents, 15+ hours, private deployment).

Every plan includes Principal safety review — the founder who designed federal programmes reviews your deployment. This is not an add-on; it is built into every plan.

Additional hours beyond your plan are billed at $125/hr (Associate), $195/hr (Senior), or $295/hr (Principal). Small businesses under 50 staff get 15% off.

The real question is not "what does it cost?" but "what is the return?" Most of our clients see full return on investment within 2-4 months through time savings, increased leads, and operational efficiency.

See our full pricing breakdown at smith-gray.ai/pricing, or book a free audit and we will recommend the right plan for your needs.

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