Custom AI engineering, not generic AI wrappers
Most "AI features" on the market are thin wrappers around a single foundation model API call, with no domain-specific tuning and no monitoring once deployed. Algosoft builds AI the way a serious engineering team should — choosing between fine-tuning an existing foundation model or building a custom model based on what the use case actually needs, then monitoring it in production.
We design data handling and model training pipelines aligned to the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, and deliver remotely with regular working-hours-overlapping calls and milestone reviews throughout the engagement.
This service pairs with our AI development company Australia and cloud native application development for businesses building AI into a broader platform.
Fine-tuned foundation models or custom models, chosen by use case fit.
Production monitoring that catches model drift before it costs you.
Data handling and training pipelines compliant with New Zealand privacy law.
Transparent pricing for AI development in New Zealand
| Tier | Cost (NZD) | Timeline | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $24K – $55K | 4 – 8 weeks | Single, focused AI feature within an existing product |
| Standard | $95K – $150K | 10 – 16 weeks | Fine-tuned foundation model build with production deployment |
| Advanced | $220K – $330K | 20 – 30 weeks | Custom model build with monitoring and retraining pipeline |
| Enterprise | $450K+ | 10+ months | Full AI platform spanning multiple models and use cases |
Capabilities that define effective AI development
Models built from scratch where domain-specific accuracy is required.
Fine-tuning existing foundation models for faster, cheaper deployment.
Workflow automation driven by model predictions and classifications.
Production monitoring that detects drift and accuracy degradation.
Training data pipelines built for accuracy and compliance.
Data handling design aligned to New Zealand privacy law.
Where your AI development budget goes
Determining fine-tuning vs custom model approach.
Fine-tuning or custom model build and training.
Training data pipeline build aligned to privacy compliance.
Model deployment into the application or platform.
Drift detection and accuracy monitoring implementation.
Model documentation and team handover.
Six reasons businesses choose us
We don't sell custom models when fine-tuning would serve you better.
Model drift detection built into every standard and above engagement.
Data handling designed to satisfy New Zealand privacy law from day one.
Models tuned to your actual data, not generic public benchmarks.
Working-hours-overlapping calls and milestone reviews throughout.
AI development experience across New Zealand businesses and industries.
Technologies powering our AI development
A phased roadmap from assessment to production
Determining the right fine-tuning vs custom model approach.
Model build, training, and accuracy validation.
Model deployment into the application or platform.
Drift detection and accuracy monitoring implementation.
Model documentation and team handover.
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Read GuideCommon questions about AI development in New Zealand
Costs range from NZD 24,000 for a focused AI feature to NZD 450,000+ for a full custom AI platform.
Yes, with regular working-hours-overlapping calls and milestone reviews throughout the engagement.
Yes, data handling and training pipelines are designed aligned to the Privacy Act 2020.
Yes, production monitoring for drift and accuracy degradation is included in standard and above engagements.
A focused AI feature takes 4–8 weeks. A full AI platform takes 10+ months.
Get a detailed cost estimate for AI development from Algosoft’s engineering team.
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