Pricing that matches how AI work actually gets shipped
Start with a fixed-scope sprint, ship by milestone, bring us in on retainer, or begin with an audit. Ethix is built for serious teams with real workflows and measurable outcomes.
Engagement models
Pick the shape that fits the work. We are happy to start small, but we still scope it professionally.
AI Integration Sprint
From $2,000Fixed scope, fixed time. Best for a focused MVP, automation, or one workflow that needs to move quickly.
- 1 to 2 week delivery
- Clear deliverable and handoff
- Great for proving workflow value
Milestone Project
MVPs from $2,000Work is split into scoped phases with budgets, signoff points, and weekly delivery instead of vague project sprawl.
- Milestones tied to outcomes
- Predictable budget and scope
- Best for phased MVP to production work
Audit / Strategy
Flat feeAssess the workflow, architecture, risks, and rollout plan before committing to delivery.
- Workflow and system review
- Recommended roadmap and priorities
- Useful before build or rescue work
Monthly Retainer
From $1,800/moOngoing delivery, iteration, improvement, and production ownership for teams with active roadmaps.
- Weekly delivery rhythm
- Best for ongoing backlog work
- Improvement after initial launch
We usually recommend an audit or a sprint first when the workflow still needs definition, the risks are not well understood, or you want to prove value before committing to a larger build.
Retainer tiers
For teams with ongoing work and a clear owner, retainers keep delivery moving without restarting scope every week.
Starter
Lightweight supportFor teams that already know what they need and want steady help on one workstream.
- One primary workstream
- Delivery plan and weekly updates
- Basic monitoring and handoff
Growth
Core deliveryFor teams actively shipping production systems and needing real execution across multiple moving parts.
- Two active workstreams
- Evaluation and metrics
- CI/CD and observability basics
- Security and cost guardrails
Premium
Embedded partnerFor heavier execution, multiple streams, or teams that want Ethix deeply involved in delivery and hardening.
- Multi-workstream execution
- Deeper platform and model work
- Production hardening and review support
When each model fits best
You need one focused workflow shipped quickly, with a clear MVP outcome.
You want phased delivery, signoff points, and a budget tied to milestones.
You have ongoing work, a clear owner, and want continuous execution and improvement.
You need clarity, architecture guidance, or risk review before choosing what to build.
How engagements work
The process stays clear even when the technology is complex.
Understand the workflow
We align on the business problem, owner, constraints, and success measures.
Scope the engagement
We choose the right model, sprint, milestone project, audit, or retainer.
Ship with discipline
We deliver in visible increments with demos, decisions, and measurable progress.
Harden and hand off
We leave behind guardrails, docs, and operating confidence, not prototype debt.
Need help choosing the right model?
Tell us about the workflow and the blocker. We will recommend the simplest engagement that can move the work forward.