Build Lean Pricing
Clear Pricing.
Train your team, build custom software, or work with an ongoing AI and software partner.
| Service | Pricing | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| AI Workshops | From $500 per session | Helping your team use AI on everyday work |
| Custom Software | Projects from $1,500 | Building a solution for a defined business need |
| AI Transformation | Custom monthly pricing | Ongoing strategy, implementation, and adoption |
AI Workshops
Practical training on the tools you already have.
Private AI Workshop
From $500 per session
A tailored session on using AI effectively and creating reusable instructions.
The starting package includes:
- One tailored training session
- Guidance on providing useful context and reusable instructions
- A company-branded AI skill package for document creationReusable instructions and files that help AI produce documents in your company’s format and style.
Session length, participant count, delivery format, and included materials are confirmed in your quote.
Custom Training Packages
Custom quote
For businesses that need multiple sessions, training for different roles, or help establishing how AI is used across the organization.
Packages can include:
- Leadership, department, or role-specific training
- Company AI policies and usage guidelines
- Reviews of AI tool connections and data access
- Custom materials and reusable skills
- Recorded training or self-paced courses
We agree on the sessions, deliverables, delivery format, and total price before work begins.
Custom Software
A defined project with an agreed fixed price.
Projects start at $1,500.The tiers below are possible starting points.Your quote depends on the functionality, integrations, data, and complexity involved.
Starter
From $1,500A focused tool, landing page, or automation for one specific need.
- A tool for a recurring administrative task
- A straightforward workflow automation
- A focused landing page or interface
Growth
From $5,000A connected business application, such as a focused CRM, operations dashboard, or customer portal.
- User accounts and permissions
- Connections between existing systems
- Workflow automation and reporting
Scale
From $15,000A larger application or platform with more users, workflows, or complex connections.
- Separate access and data for multiple teams or organizations
- Features that work with business information
- More extensive integrations
For Every Project
- Agreed scope, deliverables, and fixed development price
- Ownership and handover of the custom code, as defined in your agreement
- Clear launch responsibilities and operating requirements
- Additional work agreed and priced before it begins
- Security, access, performance, and any compliance requirements assessed during scoping
Third-party services, licensed components, hosting, AI usage, and ongoing support are identified separately where applicable.
AI Transformation
Your ongoing AI and software team.
Work with Build Lean to set priorities, implement improvements, help your team adopt new tools, and review what is working.
A partnership can bring together:
- AI strategy and planning
- Data preparation and connections between systems
- Custom software development and integrations
- Team training and adoption support
- Performance monitoring and ongoing improvements
Your proposal sets the monthly fee, agreed work, review schedule, level of support, and any minimum term before you commit.
Discovery & Optional Strategy
Every engagement starts with a free 30-minute discovery call.You can request a project quote without purchasing a strategy engagement.
Optional Strategy Engagement
$2,500
Two working sessions and a written plan.
For businesses that want to examine their workflows, data, and existing systems in more detail before deciding what to build or how to proceed.
Optional. The $2,500 fee is credited toward your Custom Software project or AI Transformation partnership if you move forward.Applies to Custom Software projects priced $5,000 and up, or AI Transformation partnerships with a total commitment of $5,000 or more.
What the plan covers
- Recommended priorities and goals
- How the proposed solution would fit your existing systems
- Expected operating requirements and estimated costs
- Data access, permissions, and oversight considerations
- Proposed scope and pricing for implementation, as a project proposal or partnership recommendation
Support After Launch
Request support, training, or further development as needed. We agree on the work and price before support begins.
Monitoring & Alerts
Monitoring for uptime and errors, with agreed coverage, notification procedures, and response responsibilities.
Troubleshooting & Fixes
Help investigating issues and correcting problems. Your project agreement explains which fixes are included after launch and which work is quoted separately.
Questions & Advice
Help understanding your software, reviewing a proposed change, or deciding what to improve next.
Team Training
Training for new users, new features, or changes to how your team works.
New Features
Additional functionality scoped and priced before development begins.
New Integrations
Connections to additional tools, with access, data movement, and update behavior defined for the work.
Support pricing reflects the service and scope. Any recurring coverage, billing frequency, and commitment are agreed in advance.
Discuss Support OptionsHow does support differ from AI Transformation?
Understand the Cost of Running Your Software
Your development price covers the agreed build.Running the software may involve additional services and costs.
Hosting & Infrastructure
The services used to host your application, store information, and keep it available.
AI Usage
Charges from AI providers when your software uses their models or services.
Connected Tools & Services
Subscriptions, licenses, or usage charges for services your software relies on.
Maintenance & Support
Any agreed monitoring, maintenance, training, or further development.
Your proposal identifies the expected operating costs, how they will be billed, and any recurring fees. Usage-based costs can change with activity.
Get an Initial Software Estimate
Describe what you want to build or improve.Our AI estimator suggests a preliminary scope and price range.We confirm the fixed project price after a follow-up discussion.

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