Short answerCommon models are a paid audit, a fixed package per complexity tier, hourly work for unknowns, and a retainer for maintenance. Pass model and platform costs through at cost in the client's own accounts. We publish no rate benchmarks.
| Model | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Paid or free audit | Scoping unknown complexity | Give a written findings summary |
| Fixed package by tier | Simple and medium GPTs | Define what counts as simple (Actions change the tier) |
| Hourly | Actions and integrations with unknowns | Cap and report hours |
| Retainer | Updates, monitoring, file refreshes | List what is included |
Scope drivers
- Number and quality of knowledge files.
- Actions and authentication.
- Number of users and testing depth.
- Customer-facing vs internal.
Costs outside your fee
Platform subscriptions and API usage should sit in the client's accounts (handover template). Use the intake questions and proposal outline to scope. Overview: service packaging.
Not sure it is simple enough to do yourself?
Tell us what your GPT does, whether it uses Actions and how many files it has. We will say what will break and what a rebuild involves. The audit is free.
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