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    AI development and automation for Canadian businesses

    We build AI into the work your team already does: assistants that answer customers, agents that handle repetitive steps, and tools that read documents and fill in your systems. It is priced like any other custom software, with the price range on this page.

    Get a fixed quote in 24 hoursFrom $8,000 CAD
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    5.0 on Google (24 reviews)Toronto studio: 49 Thorncliffe Park Drive, East York

    Prices at a glance

    AI tool, first version (MVP)
    $8,000 to $15,000
    AI-powered web application
    $15,000 to $30,000
    AI inside wider business software
    Typically $10,000 to $40,000
    Complex systems
    Above $40,000, quoted individually

    CAD. Fixed written quote after scoping. Full price list

    What AI development costs at FourCents

    An AI tool is custom software with a model inside it, so it is priced on the same sheet. Model usage (the per-request fee charged by the AI provider) is billed to your own account and shown in the quote as an estimate.

    What you needPrice (CAD)What it covers
    AI tool, first version (MVP)$8,000 to $15,000One job done well: a support assistant trained on your documents, a document reader, or one automated workflow.
    AI-powered web application$15,000 to $30,000Several workflows, user roles, integrations with your systems and an admin view to review what the AI did.
    AI inside wider business softwareTypically $10,000 to $40,000AI features added to a portal, CRM or internal system we build or already support.
    Complex systemsAbove $40,000, quoted individuallyMany data sources, strict compliance review, or high volumes.
    Maintenance and supportAbout 15% to 20% of the build per yearHosting, updates, security patches, backups and small changes. Optional, and quoted separately.

    All prices are in Canadian dollars. AI provider usage fees are separate and depend on volume; your quote includes an estimate for your expected use.

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    AI products we have built

    Real projects from our portfolio: the problem, what we built and what changed.

    HiThisIs, built by FourCents
    AI Voice SaaS

    HiThisIs

    Problem:
    Small service businesses were missing calls and losing jobs whenever no one could pick up the phone.
    What we built:
    We built an AI answering line that holds a real conversation, books jobs, and sends the lead by text and email in under a minute.
    Result:
    Every call gets answered day or night, so fewer jobs slip away to the next company on the list.
    See the case study
    BabyEh!, built by FourCents
    AI & E-Commerce

    BabyEh!

    Problem:
    New parents were overwhelmed comparing hundreds of similar baby products across many stores.
    What we built:
    We built smart recommendations, side-by-side comparisons, expert guides, and personalized checklists into a single app.
    Result:
    Parents get a short, trustworthy shortlist instead of endless tabs and reviews.
    See the case study
    IndiaCRM, built by FourCents
    HR & Payroll Platform

    IndiaCRM

    Problem:
    Small teams were paying for several disconnected tools and still doing payroll and GST by hand.
    What we built:
    We built a single web app covering HR, payroll, a sales pipeline, WhatsApp automation, and GST, with an AI assistant and live dashboards.
    Result:
    Owners run people, sales, and compliance from one login instead of five separate apps.
    See the case study

    How an AI project runs

    1. 1

      Fixed quote within 24 hours

      Send the form with a few lines about the project. Within 24 hours of receiving it (one business day) you get either a fixed written quote or a short list of questions we need answered first. A quote states the scope, the price in CAD, the timeline and what is not included.

    2. 2

      Pick the task and measure it

      We look at where your team loses time and choose one task to automate first, with a number to judge it by, for example minutes per ticket or documents per day.

    3. 3

      Prototype on your data

      We test the approach on real examples you provide. If it is not accurate enough, you find out before paying for a full build.

    4. 4

      Build, connect and review

      We build the tool, connect it to your systems, and add the review and hand-off steps your team needs.

    5. 5

      Launch and tune

      We launch to a small group first, track accuracy, and tune before rolling out to everyone.

    What an AI project includes

    • A short discovery to pick the one task where AI saves the most time, with a clear success measure
    • A working prototype on your real examples before the full build
    • Guardrails: the AI answers only from your approved sources and hands off to a person when unsure
    • A review screen so your team can check and correct what the AI does
    • Privacy review of where data goes, with Canadian hosting where it is available
    • Full source code, prompts and documentation, owned by you

    Questions people ask before hiring us

    How much does AI development cost?

    At FourCents a first version of an AI tool is $8,000 to $15,000 CAD, an AI-powered web application $15,000 to $30,000, and AI inside wider business software typically $10,000 to $40,000. AI provider usage fees are separate and estimated in your quote.

    What can AI automate in a small business?

    The best first projects are repetitive and text-heavy: answering common customer questions, reading invoices or forms into your systems, sorting and routing emails, drafting quotes, and summarizing calls. Tasks that need judgement keep a person in the loop.

    Is my data safe?

    We design so the AI sees only the data a task needs, keep logs of what it did, and choose providers and hosting regions with your privacy obligations in mind. We are not certified under HIPAA, SOC 2 or ISO, so we document the design for your privacy officer or counsel to review.

    Which AI models do you use?

    We pick the model per task, usually from the major providers, and keep the design portable so you can switch provider later without a rebuild.

    How fast do I get a quote?

    Within 24 hours of receiving your details (one business day) you get a fixed written quote or a short list of questions.

    Is there government funding for AI projects in Canada?

    Some programs exist and they change often. Our guide to Canadian AI funding for businesses lists the current ones and their deadlines; check eligibility with the program before you plan around it.

    Get a fixed quote in 24 hours

    Tell us what you need in a few lines. Within one business day you get a fixed written quote in CAD, or a short list of questions if we need more detail.

    For scale: ai tool, first version (mvp) $8,000 to $15,000; ai-powered web application $15,000 to $30,000; ai inside wider business software Typically $10,000 to $40,000.

    FourCents, 49 Thorncliffe Park Drive, East York, ON M4H 1J6 (Toronto)

    +1 (365) 440-1786

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