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Pricing breakdown

How much does the
Regent DFY setup cost?

Complete pricing breakdown — setup fees, what's included, and how it compares to figuring it out yourself.

The short answer: starts at $1,497 one-time for the Remote AI Stack Setup. All tiers begin with a $1,000 deposit.

Setup costs (one-time)

Three tiers. One $1,000 deposit to start.

Remote AI Stack Setup

Recommended for solopreneurs and solo operators.

We configure your entire AI stack via screen share — Claude Code, OpenClaw, agents, and skills selected for your specific workflow.

$1,497

one-time · $1,000 deposit to start

  • ✓Claude Code + OpenClaw installed and fully configured
  • ✓Key skills and agents activated for your workflow
  • ✓90-minute kickoff + setup call
  • ✓1 follow-up call (30 min) within 14 days
  • ✓14-day email support after setup

Business AI Implementation

For operators building a serious AI-powered business.

Full workflow audit, custom AI architecture document delivered before kickoff, 3 weekly implementation calls, and 30 days of priority support.

$4,997

one-time · $1,000 deposit to start

  • ✓Everything in Remote AI Stack Setup
  • ✓Full business workflow audit before kickoff
  • ✓Custom AI workflow design document delivered in advance
  • ✓3 weekly implementation calls (60 min each)
  • ✓30-day priority email support

Enterprise Deployment

For agencies, small businesses, and multi-person teams.

On-site or dedicated remote deployment across your entire team. Scope is defined after a kickoff call — typically 3–6 weeks depending on team size.

$9,997+

one-time · $1,000 deposit to start

  • ✓On-site or dedicated remote deployment
  • ✓Custom multi-agent architecture for your operations
  • ✓Staff training and handoff documentation
  • ✓Quarterly strategy sessions
  • ✓90-day priority support

DIY vs. professional deployment

You could figure it out yourself. Here's what that actually costs.

OpenClaw and Claude Code are open-source — you can set them up for free. But free doesn't mean cheap when you count your time.

DIY Setup

Courses / resources$200–$997
Time (20–40 hrs @ $100–$200/hr)$2,000–$8,000
Debugging and troubleshooting$500–$2,000
Security hardeningOften skipped
Support when stuckCommunity / YouTube
Time to working system4–12 weeks
Real total cost$2,700–$11,000

Regent Done For You

Remote Setup (one-time)$1,497
Your time investment~90 minutes
Security hardeningIncluded
Support after setup14–30 days included
Configured for your workflowYes — custom
Time to working system5 business days
Starts at$1,497

Most customers tell us the security hardening and custom configuration alone justify the cost. DIY installs frequently have over-permissive access controls, missing audit trails, and agents configured for a YouTube tutorial — not their actual business.

Total cost of ownership

Year 1 breakdown

The setup fee is one-time. Ongoing costs are API usage and optional hosting. Year 2+ drops significantly once setup is paid off.

Remote AI Stack Setup

Setup fee (one-time)$1,497
Anthropic API — year 1 avg$720–$1,800
VPS hosting (optional)$120
Year 1 total$2,337–$3,417

$840–$1,920/year (API + hosting only)

Business AI Implementation

Setup fee (one-time)$4,997
Anthropic API — year 1 avg$720–$1,800
VPS hosting (optional)$120
Year 1 total$5,837–$6,917

Includes custom architecture design and 3 implementation calls

Enterprise Deployment

Setup fee (one-time)$9,997+
Anthropic API — team usage$2,400+
VPS / Mac Mini hardware$120–$600
Year 1 total$12,517+

Compare to one hire at $75K–$150K/year

Guarantee

100% satisfaction guarantee

If you haven't had your kickoff call yet, we refund your deposit in full — no questions asked. After the call begins, the deposit is credited toward your engagement. We're confident because we've done this many times and we know what good looks like.

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