So, how much does it cost to build an AI agent?
In most cases, the answer depends on complexity, integrations, and data requirements — but here’s a quick snapshot:
Simple Agent - Basic chatbot or FAQ assistant - $3K-$15K
Medium Agent - NLP, API integrations, basic learning - $20K-$50K
Advanced Agent - Custom-trained, real-time, multimodal - $80K+
At Greenice, we’ve analyzed over 500+ AI agent development projects on Upwork and found that most businesses underestimate the true cost — especially when moving beyond prototypes to production-ready systems.
In this article, we’ll break down what drives AI agent pricing, what clients typically expect versus actual market rates, and how you can plan your budget wisely. Whether you’re building a simple chatbot or a complex autonomous assistant, this guide will help you understand where your investment goes — and how to make every dollar count. Let’s dive into the agent development cost guide for 2025.