Pricing

Four service layers. Transparent pricing. No surprise add-ons. The first 30-minute call and the on-site assessment are free.

Service Layer Comparison

Capability Network Network + Server Network + Server + AI Security & Compliance
Project $800–$5,000+ $2,500–$8,000 $3,000–$10,000 $2,500–$15,000
Monthly retainer $200–$750 $500–$900 $900–$1,500 $1,000–$3,000
Managed firewall
Five-VLAN segmentation
WiFi 7 access points
CrowdSec + Maltrail threat detection
Monthly status report
Quarterly review
On-premise Proxmox server
File shares + central user accounts
ButeraNet Client Portal
Configuration backups (rolling)
Dedicated private AI appliance — disconnected, your data stays on-siteOptional
Document corpus loaded with your dataOptional
Unlimited AI use — no per-query or per-token feesOptional
Compliance management (NIST/RMF/CMMC/HIPAA/PCI)
Formal cybersecurity assessments
Policy development & audit evidence
Response time SLA (Sev-1)4 hours4 hours1 hour1 hour

How Pricing Works

Built to keep your upfront cost low and your monthly predictable: hardware at vendor cost, a modest one-time setup, and real value delivered through ongoing management and support. Your AI appliance is dedicated to you, runs disconnected on-site, is unique to your organization, and carries no per-query or per-token fees — ever. (Figures below are typical ranges; every quote is tailored to your site.)

One-time project fee

Hardware at vendor cost (transparent — you see the line items) plus labor at the rate published in our rate card. Hawaii GET added at the prevailing rate. 50% deposit at SOW execution; balance at acceptance.

Monthly retainer

Flat monthly amount based on the tier you elect. Includes everything in the comparison table above. No usage-based billing inside your tier — predictable from month to month.

What's never extra

Documentation, status reports, quarterly reviews, configuration backups, software patches, threat-detection-feed updates, and remote support during business hours are included in every tier — they are not add-ons.

What's billed if it happens

Out-of-scope work (e.g., a major change request, or an after-hours emergency for non-Premier clients) is billed at the rate in our rate card and previewed before any work begins.

Discounts

Standard discounts available — stackable where eligible:

Frequently Asked

Is the assessment really free?

Yes. The 30-minute discovery call and the 60-90 minute on-site assessment are both free. You receive a written design and a fixed-price proposal within 48 hours of the visit. No payment is due until you sign a Statement of Work.

Do you require a long-term contract?

No. Managed services renew monthly until terminated by either party with 30 days written notice. The optional 24-month retainer discount exists for clients who want price stability, but it is opt-in.

What happens to our hardware if we leave?

Your hardware is yours — you buy it at cost and it stays with you. We don't lease network gear or hold equipment hostage; your infrastructure never becomes leverage against you at renewal.

How does AI usage work — are there per-query fees?

No. ButeraNet Intelligence runs on a private, on-premises appliance, so there are no per-query or per-token meters and no usage surprises. Your flat monthly price includes unlimited use for your entire staff.

Can I move between tiers?

Yes. Tier upgrades and downgrades happen at month boundaries with 30 days notice. Tier 1 → Tier 2 requires hardware deployment and one cutover day. Tier 2 → Tier 3 is software-only and typically completed in a single business day.

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