What Does Automation Actually Cost? A Transparent Price Overview
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"Price on request" is standard at many B2B software vendors - understandably frustrating when you just want a rough sense of scale before investing time in a sales call.
What's usually included in the cost
- The actual software subscription (monthly)
- Unlimited requests/usage within the tool you've booked
- Dashboard, analytics, and support
- For custom solutions: design, development, and ongoing operation
A transparent example pricing structure
At 147codez, for example, there are three clear tiers: a single tool from CHF 590/month, three AI tools combined from CHF 1190/month, and fully custom builds on request - with a 3-month minimum term, cancellable monthly after that.
Watch out for hidden costs
- Is there a separate setup fee on top of the monthly price?
- Are support requests included, or billed separately?
- What's the minimum term, and how easy is it to cancel afterward?
- Is there a usage limit that costs extra once exceeded?
The math that actually matters
The relevant comparison isn't the monthly price alone, but the time saved multiplied by your own hourly rate - minus the tool cost. With several hours saved per week, automation usually pays for itself within the first month.
147codez shows all pricing transparently on the website - no hidden costs, no negotiation required.
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