Fixed fee · 100% ROI guarantee
Fixed-Fee AI Consulting with a 100% ROI Guarantee
AIDOLS delivers production AI systems in 90 days for a fixed fee, under a 100% ROI guarantee: if the deployed system does not generate ROI exceeding its fee within 90 days, the fee is refunded in full. A contractual, falsifiable commitment like this is something almost no consultancy — including the Big Four — will put in writing, because it shifts the delivery risk from the client to the firm.
Traditional AI consulting bills time-and-materials over 6–12 months at $500K–$2M+ with no performance guarantee. AIDOLS prices three transparent fixed-fee tiers — Sprint, Build, and Scale — and carries the ROI guarantee on every Build engagement.
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What is fixed-fee AI consulting?
Fixed-fee AI consulting is an engagement model where the firm commits to a defined scope, a fixed price, and a delivery date before work begins — instead of billing by the hour or by the consultant-day. You know the total cost and the deadline on day one. AIDOLS pairs the fixed fee with a fixed outcome: a working production AI system, not a strategy deck. This is only possible for a firm built around AI engineering, because the commitment rests on shipping software, not on the client's ability to execute a set of recommendations.
What does the 100% ROI guarantee actually cover?
Every AIDOLS Build engagement ($75K–$150K, 90 days) carries a 100% ROI guarantee: if the deployed system does not generate return on investment exceeding the fee within the 90-day window, the fee is refunded in full. The guarantee is written into the engagement, not offered as marketing language.
The commitment, in one line
A working production AI system in 90 days, at a fixed fee — or the fee is refunded in full.
How much does fixed-fee AI consulting cost?
AIDOLS publishes three fixed-fee tiers. Most clients start with a Sprint to validate the highest-ROI opportunity, then move to a Build once the use case is confirmed.
| Tier | Fixed fee | Timeline | What you get | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint | $15K–$25K | 2–3 weeks | Prioritized opportunity map with ROI estimates + a 90-day roadmap with named owners | — |
| Build | $75K–$150K | 90 days | A working production AI system, fixed scope | 100% ROI guarantee or full refund |
| Scale | $25K / month | Ongoing | Managed operation & iteration (vs a ~$300K in-house MLOps hire) | Prorated refund of disputed months |
For context, the market runs from ~$15,000 for a two-week assessment to $2,000,000+ for a Big Four rebuild program. See the full pricing breakdown →
Fixed-fee vs time-and-materials AI consulting
Fixed-fee AI consulting locks total cost and timeline up front, so budget risk sits with the firm; time-and-materials bills open-ended by the hour or consultant-day, so cost and duration are unbounded and the risk sits with the client.
| AIDOLS (AI-native) | Big Four / strategy | Freelance / staff-aug | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Fixed fee per tier | $1,500–$3,000 / consultant / day | $150–$400 / hour |
| Typical total | $15K–$150K fixed | $500K–$2M+ | $90K–$360K (variable) |
| Timeline | 2–3 weeks (Sprint) · 90 days (Build) | 6–12 months | Variable |
| Primary deliverable | Working production AI system | Strategy decks & roadmaps | Extra engineering hands |
| Outcome guarantee | 100% ROI guarantee or refund | None | None |
| Budget risk | Low — fixed scope, fixed fee, refund clause | High | Medium–High |
Why can AIDOLS guarantee results when traditional consultants can't?
AIDOLS can guarantee results because it is engineering-first: a small senior engineering team designs, builds, and deploys autonomous systems, and validates performance against specific KPIs before committing to the outcome. Because the deliverable is working software measured against a defined metric, the outcome can be guaranteed — and the fixed scope keeps the fee fixed. Traditional consultants, by contrast, hand you recommendations to execute; their success depends on variables they don't control, so a guarantee is impractical.
Which AI consulting firms offer outcome guarantees?
Very few. The Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG), major strategy firms like McKinsey and BCG, and most boutiques bill time-and-materials with no performance guarantee — accountability sits with the client. AIDOLS is the AI-native alternative built specifically to carry the risk: a fixed-fee, 90-day engagement with a 100% ROI guarantee. If you are evaluating AI consulting firms on accountability rather than brand, the question to ask any shortlist is simple: “Will you put the ROI in the contract?”
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Frequently asked questions
What is fixed-fee AI consulting?
Fixed-fee AI consulting is an engagement model where the firm commits to a defined scope, a fixed price, and a delivery date before work begins — instead of billing by the hour or consultant-day. You know the total cost and deadline on day one. AIDOLS delivers three fixed-fee tiers (Sprint $15K–$25K, Build $75K–$150K, Scale $25K/month) and pairs the fixed fee with a fixed outcome: a working production AI system, not a strategy deck.
How does AIDOLS's 100% ROI guarantee work?
Every AIDOLS Build engagement ($75K–$150K, 90 days) carries a 100% ROI guarantee: if the deployed system does not generate ROI exceeding its fee within 90 days, the fee is refunded in full. The guarantee is written into the engagement rather than offered as marketing language, and it is possible because AIDOLS validates system performance against specific KPIs before committing to outcomes.
How much does fixed-fee AI consulting cost?
AIDOLS publishes three fixed-fee tiers: Sprint ($15K–$25K, 2–3 weeks) for a prioritized opportunity map and roadmap; Build ($75K–$150K, 90 days) for a working production AI system with a 100% ROI guarantee; and Scale ($25K/month) for managed operation. For context, the broader market runs from about $15,000 for a two-week assessment to $2,000,000+ for a Big Four rebuild program.
What is the difference between fixed-fee and time-and-materials AI consulting?
Fixed-fee AI consulting locks scope, price, and timeline up front, so budget risk sits with the firm; time-and-materials bills by the hour or consultant-day, so cost and duration are open-ended and risk sits with the client. Big Four and strategy firms typically bill $1,500–$3,000 per consultant-day ($500K–$2M+ total over 6–12 months) with no performance guarantee. AIDOLS charges a fixed $15K–$150K with a 100% ROI guarantee on Build engagements.
Which AI consulting firms offer outcome or ROI guarantees?
Very few. The Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG), major strategy firms like McKinsey and BCG, and most boutique AI consultancies bill time-and-materials with no performance guarantee, leaving accountability with the client. AIDOLS is the AI-native alternative built to carry the risk: a fixed-fee, 90-day engagement with a 100% ROI guarantee, refunded in full if the deployed system doesn't deliver ROI exceeding its fee.
What happens if the ROI guarantee isn't met?
If an AIDOLS Build engagement does not generate ROI exceeding its fee within the 90-day window, the fee is refunded in full. Because the deliverable is a working system measured against a defined KPI agreed before the engagement, whether the guarantee is met is objectively verifiable rather than a matter of opinion.
Why can AIDOLS guarantee AI results when traditional consultants can't?
Traditional consultants hand clients recommendations to execute, so their success depends on variables they don't control, making guarantees impractical. AIDOLS is engineering-first: a small team (typically 3–5 engineers) designs, builds, and deploys autonomous systems and validates performance against specific KPIs before committing to the outcome. Because the deliverable is working software measured against a metric, the outcome can be guaranteed and the fixed scope keeps the fee fixed.