March 20, 20266 min read
How much does an AI agent cost in 2026 (real prices, no BS)
Real cost breakdown of an AI agent: development, infrastructure, maintenance. With production examples and alternatives comparison.
The short answer
A production AI agent costs between 790€ and 15,000€ upfront, plus 50-200€/month in maintenance and infrastructure.
Cost breakdown
1. Development (one-time)
| Agent type | Price | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Basic back-office | 790-1,500€ | 5 days |
| Customer support | 990-2,500€ | 1-2 weeks |
| Prospecting | 890-2,000€ | 5-7 days |
| Multi-agent | 1,990-5,000€ | 2-3 weeks |
| Complex custom | 5,000-15,000€ | 3-6 weeks |
2. Infrastructure (monthly)
- AI API: 10-100€/month depending on volume
- Hosting: 5-30€/month
- Total: 15-150€/month
3. Maintenance (optional)
- Basic: 50€/month
- Standard: 150€/month
Comparison with alternatives
| Alternative | Cost | Limitations |
|---|---|---|
| Hire someone | 2,000-4,000€/month | Limited hours, holidays, turnover |
| AI consulting agency | 10,000-50,000€ | Months of project, no guarantees |
| No-code platform | 50-500€/month | No real AI |
| Godi.AI Agent | 790€ one-time + 50€/mo | In production in 5 days |
What's included
- Process analysis
- Design and development
- Integration with your tools
- Testing and deployment
- Team training
- 2 iteration cycles included
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