What does an engagement cost?
Most client relationships start from $3,000–$5,000 per month, depending on scope and operational requirements. Any one‑time build, onboarding or implementation fee is quoted separately where it applies. The figure depends on how closely your work fits patterns the Assembly Engine already supports, plus scope, complexity, hosting and usage, and operating level. We set it out in full in a written proposal and Statement of Work under our Master Services Agreement, in Australian dollars, before work begins. No open‑ended meter. Prices are in AUD. LlamaPath is not currently GST-registered, so GST is not charged unless this changes and is stated in your proposal.
How is an engagement structured?
Two parts under one agreement: we build your system, then we operate it. In the asset model, you own the working system; in the subscription model, you buy the capability and results while we own and operate the platform underneath. Either way, you're buying operational capability, not a one‑off deliverable.
How do we know if we are ready for an engagement?
You're usually ready when the workflow has already been proven manually, tested with AI tools or automation, and still needs a more reliable operating shape. Strong-fit signals include known bottlenecks, a need for scale, data or capability ownership, custom integrations, monitoring, governance and operational support.
Why a subscription to run it, instead of a one‑off fee?
Because a system that's left alone quietly breaks as the services it relies on change. The subscription keeps yours monitored, maintained, secure and current, with known fixes applied where possible and the rest escalated before they sit unnoticed. You're paying for it to keep working.
What happens at the end of an engagement?
In the asset model, you own your code and business logic throughout, delivered as a working copy you can run elsewhere. In the subscription model, the end-state is set out in the proposal and Statement of Work. The operating term, and what happens when it ends, are agreed up front. See our Billing, Refunds & Cancellations page for how pre‑paid and completed work is handled.