Pricing · No "contact us"
Three tiers.
Priced before we start.
The published market median for an AI PoC is $8,900–$10,000. Our band sits on that median — priced at the market, not below it. (See the data →)
Why this is the lowest-risk way to buy AI
Kill it at any gate — you only pay for gates completed. Final 50% gated on acceptance — if it doesn't meet the written criteria, you don't pay it. Code is yours on final payment. We make money when the PoC works, not when the invoice goes out.
$1,500
Discovery Sprint. One week: process map, data readiness check, honest go/no-go with a fixed PoC quote.
$8K–$15K
PoC Build. One business process, fixed scope, 3–5 weeks. Acceptance criteria in writing. You own the code.
from $25K
Production Rollout. Hardened, integrated, monitored. Only after a PoC proved the idea.
What moves a PoC from $8K to $15K?
| Factor | Near $8K | Near $15K |
|---|---|---|
| Data sources | One clean source | Multiple, messy, or unstructured sources |
| Integrations | One system (e.g. CRM) | Two–three systems plus auth and permissions |
| AI capability | Single workflow, one model | Multi-step agent with tool use |
| Human review | Simple approval step | Multi-role gates, audit trail |
| Compliance | Standard | GDPR/HIPAA documentation |
The Discovery Sprint pins your exact number before you commit. No ranges after that — one fixed quote.
How we compare
| Typical agency | Kunlun Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| PoC pricing | "Contact us" (median $8.9–10K when published) | $8K–$15K, published |
| Billing | $80–$350/hr, open-ended | Fixed price, fixed scope |
| Minimum engagement | $25K–$50K | $1,500 |
| Acceptance criteria | Sometimes | In writing, before we start |
| Code ownership | Varies | Yours on final payment |
Questions
Why a range ($8K–$15K) instead of one number?
Scope differs. One clean source and one integration sits near $8K; messy data plus three systems sits near $15K. Discovery pins your exact number first.
Is the $1,500 discovery credited toward the PoC?
Yes — proceed within 30 days and it comes off the PoC price.
What are the payment terms?
50% to start, 50% on acceptance against the written criteria.
Who owns the code?
You do — full transfer on final payment, in writing.
What if we kill the PoC halfway?
You pay for gates completed, not the full PoC. Killing a bad idea at Gate 2 costs a fraction of finishing it.
How does this compare to the market?
We're on the published median ($8,900–$10,000), not below it. We compete on process discipline, not on being cheapest.
Any hidden costs after the PoC?
We quote them before you sign: production typically 3–6× the PoC, maintenance 15–25%/year.
Know your band in 30 minutes.
One call. Fixed quote in writing. And an honest answer if a PoC doesn't make sense.