We deliver AI consulting services for product teams, CIOs, and enterprise executives across 45+ client countries. ScalaCode has run AI delivery for 13+ years, holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, and operates a bench of 250+ engineers. Our practice is led by senior architects who ship production systems.
Whether you are evaluating AI for the first time, building a roadmap, or rescuing a stalled AI project, our team scopes the work in days, not months. You receive a written assessment, a prioritized use case list, and a cost model. We focus on metrics that matter: payback, accuracy, latency, and adoption.
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AI consulting helps organizations move from strategy to production AI systems. The work covers use case discovery, technology selection, architecture design, vendor evaluation, and implementation oversight. Teams hire AI consultants when they need to validate AI investments, build a roadmap, or rescue a stalled AI project before production. AI consulting differs from generic management consulting through deep engineering involvement at every stage.
We run a 2 week assessment, score each candidate use case on revenue impact and feasibility, and deliver a 12 month roadmap with budget envelopes and quarterly milestones.
Two day executive workshops map your top 15 candidate use cases, score each on data readiness and ROI, then narrow to 3 funded pilots with documented success metrics.
We audit your current data platform, model registry, and integration paths. Output is a written build versus buy decision per workload, vendor shortlist, and a phased migration plan.
Each pilot gets a written scope, success metrics, dataset access plan, and exit criteria. Pilots run 8 to 12 weeks. You receive working code and evaluation reports.
Our architects join your weekly delivery cadence, review pull requests, approve model promotions, and run quarterly governance reviews. Engagements include audit reports, drift monitoring, and incident response.
A senior architect runs stakeholder interviews, reviews data sources, and documents current AI workloads. You receive a written discovery memo within 5 working days.
We score candidate use cases, model unit economics, and shortlist vendors. Output is a written roadmap, prioritized backlog, and named pilot scope with budget envelopes.
Funded pilots run in 2 week sprints with weekly demos. We share datasets, evaluation results, and cost telemetry. You approve every model promotion before production rollout.
We document runbooks, train your engineers, and stay on retainer for 90 days. Your team owns the platform on day one and we stay reachable for incident triage.
Rate transparency. Hourly $13 to $25. Monthly $1,200 to $4,000. No setup fee.
13+ years of production AI experience, with shipped systems across 45+ client countries.
ISO 9001:2015 certified delivery process audited annually by an external body.
IP transfer on day one. Source code, models, weights, and datasets remain yours.
Engineering managers run delivery, not project managers reading status decks.
Ask for examples of LLM apps, ML systems, or AI integrations the partner has shipped to live users.
Strong partners list OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS, Azure OpenAI, or Google Vertex as active vendor relationships.
Published rate cards beat hidden fee structures.
Model weights, training data, and code should transfer on day one of paid work.
The lead on your engagement should read stack traces, not slide decks.
Audited delivery processes signal repeatability across engagements.
Slow assessment process predicts slow delivery.
A senior architect plus 2 to 4 engineers, billed monthly at $1,200 to $4,000 per role. Best when you have an active roadmap and need delivery capacity.
Flat priced pilots with written scope, success metrics, and exit criteria. Best when you need a funded experiment with a clear go or no go decision.
A senior architect on retainer for 20 to 40 hours per month. Best when your team executes delivery and you need senior review and architecture sign off.
| Dimension | ScalaCode | Big 4 Consulting | Boutique AI Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $13 to $25 per hour | $400 to $900 per hour | $150 to $300 per hour |
| Speed | 2 week assessment | 8 to 12 week assessment | 3 to 4 week assessment |
| Engineering depth | 250+ engineers in house | Subcontracted delivery | 5 to 15 engineer bench |
| Implementation handoff | Same team runs pilot | Hands off to systems integrator | Often no production team |
| Ongoing support | Retainer or staff augmentation | New SOW required | Limited bench for support |
Typical engagement structures and cost bands across the AI consulting industry. These figures represent observed market ranges for enterprise AI work, not ScalaCode quotes.
| Engagement Type | Typical Duration | Typical Cost |
|---|---|---|
| AI Strategy Assessment | 2 to 4 weeks | $15K to $40K |
| AI Use Case Discovery Workshop | 2 weeks | $20K to $50K |
| AI Architecture Review | 3 to 5 weeks | $30K to $80K |
| AI Pilot Build | 8 to 12 weeks | $80K to $200K |
| Production Implementation | 16 to 26 weeks | $200K to $600K |
| Ongoing Advisory Retainer | Monthly | $5K to $25K per month |
Underwriting models, fraud detection scoring, AML alert triage, and document intelligence pipelines.
Clinical note summarization, prior authorization support, and claims adjudication review.
Adaptive assessment, content generation, tutor agents, and plagiarism review pipelines.
Demand forecasting, recommendation engines, returns prediction, and copilot search interfaces.
Route planning, delivery ETA, exception triage, and shipping document automation.
Predictive maintenance, vision inspection, and supplier risk scoring models.
$13-$15/hr
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$23-$25/hr
$1,200-$1,500/month
$2,200-$2,800/month
$3,200-$4,000/month
All rates exclude taxes. No setup fee. Monthly billing in advance. Rates are valid for engagements signed within 30 days of the published quote and apply to clients in the 45+ countries we serve. Volume discounts apply on teams of 5+ engineers or retainers above 12 months. Rate cards are reviewed every January and published on this page.
I looked around at several developers to compare costs, but they didn’t fit within my budget. Finally, I reached out to a company in India called ScalaCode. We set up several online meetings over a couple of weeks and came up with an app that did exactly what I wanted within my budget. I can confidently say that ScalaCode has been an excellent choice for me.
Ruddy McKenzie
Founder of RM EPOSIn this heartfelt testimonial, James Ellis, the founder of TipStars, shares his transformative experience working with ScalaCode. He highlights how ScalaCode's expert team helped turn his vision of a tipping platform for artists and art lovers into a reality. James praises their innovative approach, dedication, and seamless project execution, which played a crucial role in the success of TipStars. This platform now empowers artists and enhances the experience for art enthusiasts, thanks to ScalaCode's exceptional development skills.
James Ellis
Owner, Artist-Tipping PlatformScalaCode provides great results, uplifting the collaborative experience with their impressive project management style. The team always delivers as expected, which is manifested by the length of the ongoing relationship with us. Overall, their services have been impressive.
Jaa St. Julien
Pres. & Chief Strategy Officer - St. Julien CommunicationsI have been working with ScalaCode for almost a year and half now. I have this project 4Sale, it’s a marketplace application. I contacted them for the project and we started around 2021. The company is very responsive and always take the extra mile to help you out. I highly recommend them; if you have a project, contact this company. They always respond on time even though there’s a time difference.
Manuel
CEO, 4SaleThe application was basically built from scratch, and was complicated, as the software was to be integrated with a certain Medical EHR software. As the CEO of SHG, I was very pleased with the services, expertise, and support we received from ScalaCode, from the beginning directly through the first LIVE implementation.
Stephen Holmes
CEO, Steve Homes GroupThe iOS and Android apps exceeded the expectations of the internal team. ScalaCode crafts high-quality products that are easy to use and fit the requirements of the client. The team is technically experienced, hard-working, and knowledgeable.
Carolyn Dare
Director, Empowered AchieverI needed a reliable team on-hand, and ScalaCode delivered. Their excellent availability and project oversight made a big impact.
Faid Lalji
Learn ArenaOur XR project had unique hurdles, but ScalaCode grasped it fast and delivered beyond expectations with excellent collaboration.
Alessandro
CEO / Founder (XR Company)Discovery calls happen within 48 hours of inquiry. A senior architect joins by working day 3. Written scoping memo is delivered inside 5 working days of the first call.
Written assessment, prioritized use case list, vendor shortlist, cost model, roadmap with milestones, and weekly review cadence. Pilots add working code, evaluation reports, and runbooks.
Yes. The same architect who writes the roadmap stays on for pilot execution and production rollout. No handoff to a separate delivery team. One owner across all phases.
Mutual NDA signed before the first call. Data review happens inside your environment or via secure data rooms. No production data leaves your perimeter without written approval.
The assessment deliverable includes a kill list with reasons. You pay only for the discovery work completed.
Hourly at $13 to $25, monthly retainer at $1,200 to $4,000 per role, or fixed scope per pilot. Billing is transparent and rate cards are published on this page.
Yes to both. Mutual NDA before the first technical call. IP assignment signed on day one of any paid engagement. All source code, models, and datasets remain yours.
ScalaCode has been consistently available, day or night. Their hands-on support throughout the journey made them a true partner.
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