{"id":13338,"date":"2026-11-11T14:45:39","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T14:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/?p=13338"},"modified":"2026-11-11T14:45:39","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T14:45:39","slug":"what-is-done-for-you-ai-agent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/what-is-done-for-you-ai-agent\/","title":{"rendered":"Done-For-You AI Agents: Process, Pricing, and Buyer Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A done-for-you AI agent can be a good fit when a business has a clear workflow to automate but does not have the time, staff, or appetite to build and tune the system itself. The phrase is used broadly, though. One provider may handle strategy through launch and ongoing improvement; another may configure a template and leave testing, integrations, and maintenance to your team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before comparing quotes, define what the phrase means for your project. A useful set of <a href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/ai-agent-requirements\/\">AI agent requirements<\/a> names the job, inputs, permitted actions, success measures, and handoff conditions. Then you can evaluate whether a provider is taking responsibility for the parts of delivery you actually need.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plain definition:<\/strong> A done-for-you AI agent service is an agreement where a provider handles a defined share of planning, configuring, testing, deploying, and supporting an AI agent on the customer\u2019s behalf. The contract and service scope determine exactly what \u201cdone for you\u201d includes.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide explains the service model, the steps a responsible engagement should cover, what to request in writing, how to evaluate cost, and what to check before and after launch. It also describes Botsify\u2019s current public Done-for-You offer separately from general vendor advice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #fee22e;color:#fee22e\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/what-is-done-for-you-ai-agent\/#When_It_Makes_Sense_to_Hire_a_Provider\" >When It Makes Sense to Hire a Provider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/what-is-done-for-you-ai-agent\/#The_Delivery_Process_From_Scope_to_Support\" >The Delivery Process, From Scope to Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/what-is-done-for-you-ai-agent\/#What_to_Put_in_the_Scope_Before_Work_Starts\" >What to Put in the Scope Before Work Starts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/what-is-done-for-you-ai-agent\/#Scope_a_Done-for-You_AI_Agent_Around_Your_Workflow\" >Scope a Done-for-You AI Agent Around Your Workflow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/what-is-done-for-you-ai-agent\/#Deliverables_to_Request_in_Writing\" >Deliverables to Request in Writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/what-is-done-for-you-ai-agent\/#How_to_Compare_Quotes_and_Understand_Cost\" >How to Compare Quotes and Understand Cost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/what-is-done-for-you-ai-agent\/#Testing_Acceptance_and_Launch\" >Testing, Acceptance, and Launch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/what-is-done-for-you-ai-agent\/#Security_Data_and_Ownership_Questions\" >Security, Data, and Ownership Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/what-is-done-for-you-ai-agent\/#Support_After_Launch\" >Support After Launch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/what-is-done-for-you-ai-agent\/#When_to_Choose_Done-for-You_DIY_or_a_Managed_Service\" >When to Choose Done-for-You, DIY, or a Managed Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/what-is-done-for-you-ai-agent\/#Questions_to_Ask_Before_Signing\" >Questions to Ask Before Signing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/what-is-done-for-you-ai-agent\/#Compare_Your_Done-for-You_Agent_Scope_and_Options\" >Compare Your Done-for-You Agent Scope and Options<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/what-is-done-for-you-ai-agent\/#Common_Red_Flags\" >Common Red Flags<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/what-is-done-for-you-ai-agent\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/what-is-done-for-you-ai-agent\/#Final_Thought\" >Final Thought<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/what-is-done-for-you-ai-agent\/#Plan_a_Done-for-You_AI_Agent_for_Your_Business\" >Plan a Done-for-You AI Agent for Your Business<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_%E2%80%9CDone_for_You%E2%80%9D_Should_Mean\"><\/span>What \u201cDone for You\u201d Should Mean<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At a minimum, the provider should take responsibility for a specific deliverable, not only give you software access or a demonstration. Depending on the arrangement, that work may include scoping the use case, connecting approved knowledge, configuring an agent, setting up supported channels and tools, testing expected and edge cases, preparing a launch, and helping the team improve it after deployment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact division of labor varies. A provider might write the instructions and configure the agent while your team supplies the policies, approves customer-facing language, and owns the external accounts. Another service may take a larger operating role. Neither model is automatically better; it matters that the proposal names who does each job and what is included in the price.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table><colgroup><col style=\"width: 33.33%;\" \/><col style=\"width: 33.33%;\" \/><col style=\"width: 33.33%;\" \/><\/colgroup>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Service model<\/th>\r\n<th>What the provider generally does<\/th>\r\n<th>What the customer still needs to do<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Software access<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Provides a platform and standard support<\/td>\r\n<td>Defines the workflow, configures, tests, deploys, and manages the agent<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Guided setup<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Helps configure a selected use case or answer implementation questions<\/td>\r\n<td>Supplies most workflow details and owns testing, launch, and ongoing changes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Done-for-you build<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Delivers a defined agent or workflow, often including setup and testing<\/td>\r\n<td>Provides source information, approves scope and behavior, supplies access, and accepts the result<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Managed service<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Continues to operate or improve a defined part of the system<\/td>\r\n<td>Monitors agreed business outcomes, raises exceptions, and approves changes that affect its policies or customers<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These labels are not a universal industry standard. Read the statement of work, plan terms, and support policy rather than relying on a sales label. For a broader breakdown of <a href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/ai-agent-development-services\/\">AI agent development services<\/a>, compare the provider\u2019s actual responsibilities with the tasks your team wants to hand off.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A done-for-you service also does not mean the agent should make every decision without you. Your team still owns business policy, customer promises, data access decisions, and the final approval of a workflow that affects customers or operations. The provider can implement agreed rules, but the business needs to say what is allowed and who handles exceptions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_It_Makes_Sense_to_Hire_a_Provider\"><\/span>When It Makes Sense to Hire a Provider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A provider can be useful when the business has a repeatable process, a meaningful reason to automate it, and limited internal capacity to handle design and implementation. The strongest projects start with a specific workflow and a clear owner, not a broad request to \u201cadd AI\u201d everywhere.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A done-for-you engagement may fit when:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>The same routine questions or requests consume significant staff time.<\/li>\r\n<li>The process is stable enough to describe, but integration or deployment work is unfamiliar.<\/li>\r\n<li>The business needs a working system sooner than its team can build and test one.<\/li>\r\n<li>Several channels or business tools need to work together.<\/li>\r\n<li>The organization wants help structuring evaluation and launch support.<\/li>\r\n<li>Internal teams can supply the policies, source information, access, and approvals the provider will need.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may be premature when the underlying process changes every week, nobody owns the result, essential information is undocumented, or the proposed agent would need to make high-impact decisions without a reliable control. Start by assessing the process and readiness. A practical <a href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/ai-readiness-assessment\/\">AI readiness assessment<\/a> can help surface missing ownership, data, and operational prerequisites.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose one bounded first use case. For customer support, that might mean answering selected questions from approved content and routing the rest. For lead intake, it might mean collecting agreed fields and creating a CRM record after validation. Published <a href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/ai-customer-service-use-cases\/\">AI customer service use cases<\/a> can help generate candidates, but the final choice should reflect your own volume, risks, and current process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Delivery_Process_From_Scope_to_Support\"><\/span>The Delivery Process, From Scope to Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A responsible engagement should make the work visible before the provider begins. The names and order of phases differ, but most business builds need the same decisions: define the task, agree on the boundary, prepare information and integrations, configure, test, deploy, and review.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table><colgroup><col style=\"width: 25.00%;\" \/><col style=\"width: 25.00%;\" \/><col style=\"width: 25.00%;\" \/><col style=\"width: 25.00%;\" \/><\/colgroup>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Phase<\/th>\r\n<th>Provider responsibilities to agree on<\/th>\r\n<th>Customer responsibilities to agree on<\/th>\r\n<th>Evidence or outcome<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Discovery and scope<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Map the proposed workflow, identify assumptions, outline a feasible solution<\/td>\r\n<td>Name the owner, explain the current process, set priorities<\/td>\r\n<td>Approved use case, exclusions, success measures, and dependencies<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Design<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Propose agent behavior, source strategy, tools, and escalation path<\/td>\r\n<td>Confirm policies, tone, customer promises, and decision authority<\/td>\r\n<td>Reviewed workflow and behavior specification<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Build and configuration<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Configure the agent, references, integrations, and supported channels<\/td>\r\n<td>Provide approved information and properly scoped access<\/td>\r\n<td>Working non-production version and configuration record<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Testing<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Run agreed test cases, fix defects in scope, report known limitations<\/td>\r\n<td>Review business accuracy and accept or reject behavior<\/td>\r\n<td>Test results, open issues, and acceptance decision<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Launch<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Deploy according to the release plan and support initial operation<\/td>\r\n<td>Approve launch, tell staff what changes, monitor the human queue<\/td>\r\n<td>Go-live checklist and rollback or pause procedure<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Ongoing support<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Provide only the monitoring, fixes, and improvements specified in the agreement<\/td>\r\n<td>Report issues, approve policy changes, review results<\/td>\r\n<td>Support channel, response expectations, change log, and review cadence<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14268\" src=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/13338-image-1.png\" alt=\"Buyer and provider responsibilities across five done-for-you AI agent delivery stages.\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This delivery map should make dependencies visible. A provider may be responsible for building a connection, while your team must create an account or grant access through its security process. Your staff may need to review a new response style or provide examples before the agent can be evaluated. Model the complete work in the context of your <a href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/ai-workflow-automation-business-workflows\/\">AI workflow automation<\/a> so the agent\u2019s tasks, human decisions, and system actions are not treated as separate projects.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Botsify\u2019s current public Done-for-You page describes a process that includes understanding the customer\u2019s goals and workflow, designing and testing an agent for the use case, deploying it, and providing support and iteration. The page also says most builds launch in one to three weeks depending on scope and complexity. Those are Botsify\u2019s published service descriptions and estimated timing, not a universal guarantee for other providers or every project. Confirm the timeline, dependencies, and acceptance criteria for your own engagement in writing.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Put_in_the_Scope_Before_Work_Starts\"><\/span>What to Put in the Scope Before Work Starts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scope should be specific enough that both sides can tell what has been delivered. It should describe the use case in business language, the systems involved, the supported channels, the parts that are out of scope, and the conditions for accepting the result.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Include these items:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Business objective:<\/strong> What problem is the agent meant to address, and who owns the outcome?<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Current process:<\/strong> What happens today, including major exceptions and handoffs?<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Agent responsibilities:<\/strong> What can the agent answer, prepare, retrieve, or change?<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Excluded actions:<\/strong> What must remain outside the build or require additional approval?<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Knowledge sources:<\/strong> Which documents, websites, systems, and policies are approved, and who maintains them?<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Integrations and channels:<\/strong> Which accounts or tools are required, who owns them, and what access is needed?<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Success measures:<\/strong> How will the team evaluate quality, customer outcomes, workload, and operating cost?<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Acceptance tests:<\/strong> Which representative cases must pass before launch?<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Deliverables:<\/strong> What files, configuration access, documentation, test evidence, training, and support are included?<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Change process:<\/strong> How are requests beyond the agreed scope estimated, approved, and scheduled?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A proposal that says \u201cbuild an AI support agent\u201d does not settle whether it can answer only from approved help content, access customer records, change account data, or make exceptions. Define those requirements with the appropriate business, security, and legal owners. A structured <a href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/ai-agent-implementation-checklist\/\">AI agent implementation checklist<\/a> can help a team prepare the people, information, permissions, and tests before launch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"bt-blog-inline-subs-wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"bt-blog-inline-subs-inr inline-subs-v3\">\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scope_a_Done-for-You_AI_Agent_Around_Your_Workflow\"><\/span>Scope a Done-for-You AI Agent Around Your Workflow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Clarify deliverables, approvals, and launch goals before building.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"inline-subs-cta\"><a class=\"bt-glb-btn\" href=\"\/book-demo?source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book Now!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deliverables_to_Request_in_Writing\"><\/span>Deliverables to Request in Writing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deliverables are the proof that the engagement produced something your team can use and support. They should be proportionate to the project: a single FAQ agent may not require the same documentation as a multi-system workflow that updates customer records.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table><colgroup><col style=\"width: 33.33%;\" \/><col style=\"width: 33.33%;\" \/><col style=\"width: 33.33%;\" \/><\/colgroup>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Deliverable<\/th>\r\n<th>What to clarify<\/th>\r\n<th>What useful evidence can look like<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Workflow specification<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Trigger, tasks, exclusions, inputs, outputs, and exceptions<\/td>\r\n<td>A short flow or behavior document reviewed by the owner<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Knowledge setup<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Which sources were connected, how they are updated, and what happens when answers are missing<\/td>\r\n<td>Source inventory, freshness owner, and sample answer checks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Agent configuration and access<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Who can inspect or change settings, and which accounts own connected tools<\/td>\r\n<td>Admin access or a documented operating arrangement<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Integration setup<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>What each connection reads or writes, using which account<\/td>\r\n<td>Permission list, test records, and a way to revoke access<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Test pack and results<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Cases tested, expected behavior, failures found, and exclusions<\/td>\r\n<td>Test table with status, issue, and remediation notes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Human handoff<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>What triggers transfer, where it goes, and what context is shared<\/td>\r\n<td>Demonstrated escalation path and fallback owner<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Launch and rollback plan<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Who approves launch and how to pause or restore the old process<\/td>\r\n<td>Release checklist and named decision maker<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Training and operating guide<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>What staff need to know about everyday use and exceptions<\/td>\r\n<td>Short user guide, admin notes, and support contact<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Ongoing support terms<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>What is included, response windows, limits, and extra charges<\/td>\r\n<td>Service description with channels and coverage periods<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Data and exit terms<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>What information is retained, exported, deleted, or still accessible at exit<\/td>\r\n<td>Written data handling and transition steps<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not assume that \u201cyou own the agent\u201d means you have administrator access, a portable configuration export, ownership of connected accounts, or the right to take every provider tool with you. Ask for those details explicitly. In particular, distinguish your business data from provider-owned templates, platform features, and custom work whose ownership may be governed by the agreement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a sensitive workflow, the record should make it possible to see what the system did without collecting more customer information than the business needs. The <a href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/ai-agent-audit-trail-leadership\/\">AI agent audit trail guidance<\/a> provides a useful reference for deciding which events and decisions need to be available to the team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Compare_Quotes_and_Understand_Cost\"><\/span>How to Compare Quotes and Understand Cost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no single market price for a done-for-you agent. A quote may cover a platform subscription, a configuration service, a custom build, a managed service, or a mixture. A low starting price can exclude integration work, usage, voice minutes, ongoing support, or changes after launch. A larger quote may include more work, or it may simply use a different commercial model.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare the same cost categories across proposals:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table><colgroup><col style=\"width: 50.00%;\" \/><col style=\"width: 50.00%;\" \/><\/colgroup>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Cost category<\/th>\r\n<th>Questions to ask<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Subscription or platform fee<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>What plan is required? Is it monthly or annual? What is included?<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Build or setup work<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Is scoping, configuration, integration, testing, and deployment included?<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Usage<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Are credits, messages, model calls, voice minutes, or telephony charged separately? What happens at the included limit?<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>External services<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Do channels, CRM accounts, phone numbers, hosting, or other vendors bill you directly?<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Support and maintenance<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>What monitoring, incident response, tuning, or reporting is included in the recurring fee?<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Change requests<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>What qualifies as routine maintenance versus new work, and how are changes priced?<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Commercial terms<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>What is the renewal, cancellation, refund, minimum commitment, and annual payment policy?<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Exit and migration<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>What does it cost to export, transfer, or rebuild the workflow if you leave?<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Botsify\u2019s public Done-for-You pricing page currently lists <strong>$149 per month or $1,490 per year<\/strong>. It also lists unlimited agents, 30,000 monthly credits (with the page defining one credit as one message), 60 voice-call minutes, BYOK, MCP, document and web search, scheduled agents, support and onboarding, and supported channels. The same page lists three months of chat history and a one-agent development item valued at $100 per month. Check the live page and ask which terms apply to your use case before purchasing, because usage needs, scope, and plan terms can change.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That public plan price is a Botsify-specific offer. It should not be read as a market-wide price, a quote for a bespoke agency project, or a guarantee that every integration or ongoing service is unlimited. The pricing page also describes usage-based billing controls; ask how overages, BYOK, voice minutes, add-on work, and support boundaries apply to your workflow.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To estimate the business case, list the full costs over a chosen period and compare them with outcomes you can reasonably measure. For example, estimate staff time shifted away from repetitive work, then account for implementation, subscription, usage, supervision, and ongoing maintenance. Avoid counting a task as \u201csaved\u201d if staff still review every result or handle the same request through another queue. A practical service comparison should use documented assumptions, not a vendor\u2019s headline savings claim.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The formula can be simple:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Estimated net value over the review period\r\n= value of measurable outcomes\r\n- setup and configuration\r\n- platform and usage charges\r\n- staff review and exception handling\r\n- integration and maintenance costs<\/pre>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the same period and assumptions for every proposal. If the value depends on reduced support volume, define how you will measure resolved requests and customer quality. <a href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/ai-customer-support-metrics-beyond-deflection\/\">AI customer support metrics beyond deflection<\/a> can help teams avoid treating fewer tickets as the only sign of success.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Testing_Acceptance_and_Launch\"><\/span>Testing, Acceptance, and Launch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A vendor demonstration shows what a prepared example can do. Acceptance testing shows whether the configured agent handles your information, process, and exceptions. Agree on examples before launch and include both routine cases and situations where it must ask, stop, or escalate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A basic acceptance set can include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>A common request with all required information.<\/li>\r\n<li>A request with missing or conflicting details.<\/li>\r\n<li>A question that is not answered by the approved knowledge.<\/li>\r\n<li>A customer who asks for a person.<\/li>\r\n<li>A request that falls outside the agreed service or policy.<\/li>\r\n<li>A tool or integration error.<\/li>\r\n<li>A repeated message or retry that could cause a duplicate action.<\/li>\r\n<li>A change in source information that affects an answer.<\/li>\r\n<li>A prompt or document that asks the agent to ignore its boundaries.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For each test, record the expected answer or action, the actual behavior, whether the test passed, and who approved any remaining limitation. Use a non-production environment for actions that could change a real account, send a customer communication, or book a real appointment. A <a href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/a-simple-guide-on-how-to-test-ai-agents\/\">simple guide to testing AI agents<\/a> offers additional ways to build repeatable tests.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Define launch gates before the pilot begins. For instance: the agent must use the approved source for specified questions, pass agreed handoff cases, avoid prohibited changes, and have a staffed exception queue. Set the review period, sample size or criteria, and decision owner together. Do not use an invented universal accuracy percentage as the only launch signal; what is acceptable depends on the impact of an error and how the process recovers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_Data_and_Ownership_Questions\"><\/span>Security, Data, and Ownership Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The provider may need access to business documents, customer records, a CRM, or channel accounts to configure the agent. Give only the access required for the agreed work, use accounts the business controls where possible, and know how to revoke access at the end of the engagement. Ask which data is sent to model providers or other subprocessors and what the provider retains for support or service operation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Put the answers in writing:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Which systems and data sources are connected?<\/li>\r\n<li>What permissions does each connection receive?<\/li>\r\n<li>Are customer messages or records retained, and for how long?<\/li>\r\n<li>Who can view configuration and conversation data?<\/li>\r\n<li>How are credentials stored, rotated, and revoked?<\/li>\r\n<li>Which vendor or subprocessor may handle the data?<\/li>\r\n<li>What happens to data and configuration when the contract ends?<\/li>\r\n<li>Who reports and investigates a security or privacy incident?<\/li>\r\n<li>How can your team pause the agent or disconnect an integration?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your organization still sets its own policy. The provider can configure an agent to follow those rules, but the business must approve the rules and monitor whether they work. The <a href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/ai-agent-governance\/\">AI agent governance<\/a> framework can help clarify ownership, oversight, and intervention. A separate set of <a href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/ai-human-handoff-rules\/\">AI human handoff rules<\/a> should identify which situations go to staff, where they go, and what context is carried across.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_After_Launch\"><\/span>Support After Launch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSupport included\u201d is too vague to evaluate. Find out whether support means answering platform questions, fixing defects in the original scope, monitoring the agent, updating knowledge, tuning behavior, or adding new workflows. These activities may have different owners and response expectations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask the provider to specify:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>The support channel and hours of coverage.<\/li>\r\n<li>The expected response time for urgent and routine issues.<\/li>\r\n<li>Who monitors failures, escalations, and integration errors.<\/li>\r\n<li>How often performance or customer feedback is reviewed.<\/li>\r\n<li>Whether prompt, knowledge, and policy updates are included.<\/li>\r\n<li>What happens when a model, channel, or third-party API changes.<\/li>\r\n<li>How new requests are estimated and approved.<\/li>\r\n<li>Who can pause the agent while an issue is investigated.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your team should also name an internal owner. Someone needs to approve policy changes, keep source information current, respond when an issue requires business judgment, and decide whether the system should continue running. A vendor can provide ongoing assistance, but it cannot replace a business owner who understands the customer commitment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Choose_Done-for-You_DIY_or_a_Managed_Service\"><\/span>When to Choose Done-for-You, DIY, or a Managed Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose the arrangement based on the work you need to delegate and the expertise you want to retain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table><colgroup><col style=\"width: 33.33%;\" \/><col style=\"width: 33.33%;\" \/><col style=\"width: 33.33%;\" \/><\/colgroup>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Your situation<\/th>\r\n<th>Likely fit<\/th>\r\n<th>What to confirm<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>You have staff who can configure, test, and maintain the workflow<\/td>\r\n<td>DIY platform or internal build<\/td>\r\n<td>The platform supports the required integrations, access controls, and evaluation process<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>You know the use case but lack implementation capacity<\/td>\r\n<td>Done-for-you build<\/td>\r\n<td>Scope, acceptance tests, configuration access, training, and the provider\u2019s handoff<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>You want another team to operate a continuing workflow<\/td>\r\n<td>Managed service<\/td>\r\n<td>Operating responsibilities, escalation authority, service levels, data access, and exit terms<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>You are still unsure whether the process is stable or useful<\/td>\r\n<td>Small discovery or limited pilot<\/td>\r\n<td>Time-boxed scope, baseline, learning goals, and what happens after the pilot<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not pay a provider to automate a process the team cannot yet explain. Start by documenting how the work is done now, what outcomes matter, and which exceptions require judgment. If the workflow is stable and repeatable, move to a scoped build. If not, a short process-mapping engagement may be more useful than a full deployment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_to_Ask_Before_Signing\"><\/span>Questions to Ask Before Signing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use these questions in a vendor call or proposal review. Ask for concrete examples and written terms rather than broad assurances.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Which part of the workflow will the agent handle, and what is specifically excluded?<\/li>\r\n<li>Who supplies, approves, and maintains the knowledge and policies?<\/li>\r\n<li>Which tools or accounts need access, and what permission scope will be used?<\/li>\r\n<li>What are the expected deliverables at each stage?<\/li>\r\n<li>Which test cases must pass before launch, and who accepts the result?<\/li>\r\n<li>What is the launch estimate, and which customer-side dependencies could change it?<\/li>\r\n<li>Which product features, usage units, channels, and support are included in the quoted price?<\/li>\r\n<li>What incurs an additional fee, including usage, new integrations, custom work, or support outside the stated coverage?<\/li>\r\n<li>What data is retained, and what can the customer export or delete?<\/li>\r\n<li>How do staff request a change, report an issue, or pause the agent?<\/li>\r\n<li>What happens at renewal, cancellation, or transfer to another provider?<\/li>\r\n<li>Can the provider show a test report or a sample operating guide for a similar type of workflow?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When evaluating a provider, review its delivery experience, references, technical fit, and post-launch support as a whole. A <a href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-ai-agent-development-company\/\">guide to choosing an AI agent development company<\/a> can help structure the comparison. Check that the provider\u2019s strengths line up with your use case rather than selecting based on a broad \u201cAI agent\u201d claim.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"bt-blog-inline-subs-wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"bt-blog-inline-subs-inr inline-subs-v3\">\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compare_Your_Done-for-You_Agent_Scope_and_Options\"><\/span>Compare Your Done-for-You Agent Scope and Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Compare service scope, usage, support, and ownership before you commit.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"inline-subs-cta\"><a class=\"bt-glb-btn\" href=\"\/book-demo?source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book Now!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Red_Flags\"><\/span>Common Red Flags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>The proposal promises outcomes without explaining the measurement.<\/strong> Ask for a baseline, metric definition, review period, and known dependencies.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>The provider cannot describe what the agent will not do.<\/strong> Every workflow needs exclusions and an escalation path.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>The demonstration uses information unlike your own.<\/strong> Test with approved, representative examples before launch.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Testing is described as \u201cwe tried it.\u201d<\/strong> Request the cases, expected outcomes, unresolved issues, and acceptance owner.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>The service fee is clear but usage is not.<\/strong> Ask what counts as a message, call, model request, or overage.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>You cannot inspect or recover your configuration.<\/strong> Clarify access, export, migration, and intellectual-property terms.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Support ends at launch despite an ongoing fee.<\/strong> Make post-launch work explicit.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>The provider asks for broad access without explaining why.<\/strong> Require a tool-by-tool reason and a way to revoke permissions.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>There is no named business owner on either side.<\/strong> Make escalation and change authority part of the scope.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These concerns do not prove a provider is unsuitable, but they are reasons to slow down and clarify the agreement. Good <a href=\"https:\/\/botsify.com\/blog\/ai-agent-development-services\/\">AI agent development services<\/a> should be explainable in terms of the business problem, work performed, access required, and results evaluated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is a done-for-you AI agent the same as a chatbot subscription?<\/strong> Not necessarily. A subscription may provide the software, while a done-for-you arrangement may include some combination of discovery, configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. Read the plan and agreement to see which work is included.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How much does a done-for-you AI agent cost?<\/strong> There is no universal price for the service category. Botsify\u2019s public plan currently lists $149 per month or $1,490 per year, with the features and usage terms shown on its pricing page. Other providers may quote custom build or managed-service fees. Compare scope and total usage costs, not just the headline amount.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How long does implementation take?<\/strong> The schedule depends on the workflow, integrations, data readiness, review time, and approval process. Botsify\u2019s public page currently estimates one to three weeks for most of its Done-for-You builds, depending on scope and complexity. Request milestones and identify dependencies for your own project.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Does done-for-you mean my team has no work to do?<\/strong> No. Your team still needs to explain the process, provide approved information and access, review the proposed behavior, accept test results, and handle business exceptions. The provider should make these responsibilities clear rather than imply that your organization can disengage completely.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who owns the agent and its data?<\/strong> Ownership depends on the platform terms and contract. Confirm separately who controls the source data, agent configuration, custom code, provider templates, connected accounts, and exports. Ask what you can retain or transfer if the service ends.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What should I measure after launch?<\/strong> Use measures that reflect the workflow, such as correct resolution, time to completion, escalation quality, customer satisfaction, staff effort, and total operating cost. Track errors and exceptions alongside automation volume. The provider and your internal owner should agree on definitions before launch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I start with one workflow and expand later?<\/strong> Usually this is a sensible way to reduce scope risk, provided the architecture and agreement do not block expansion. Define what the first release proves, document reusable components, and set a review point before adding more tools or actions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thought\"><\/span>Final Thought<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A done-for-you AI agent should give you a defined business capability, evidence that it was tested against your process, and a clear way to operate, improve, or leave the service. Start with one workflow, write down what the provider will deliver, and compare the full cost and responsibilities over time. 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