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How much do AI apps cost?

AI Business Process Automation > AI Document Processing & Management3 min read

Key Facts

  • Global spending on AI reached $154 billion in 2023, signaling rapid enterprise adoption.
  • Custom AI mobile apps cost between $30,000 and $150,000 to develop, depending on complexity.
  • Hiring a small AI development team costs over $400,000 annually in salaries alone.
  • Cloud GPU rental starts at $1.20/hour, a cost-effective alternative to $12,000+ hardware purchases.
  • 90% of businesses are open to exploring AI platforms like ChatGPT, per a 2023 EY survey.
  • AI integration costs range from $8,000 to $10,000 or more, according to Clutch survey data.
  • By 2030, AI is projected to boost U.S. GDP by a net 21%.

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