When to Choose Each Option
Clear guidance based on your specific situation and needs.
Our Recommendation
Fixed price works for well-defined AI projects with clear scope. T&M is better for exploratory or evolving AI projects. Most AI projects benefit from T&M due to inherent uncertainty in ML development.
- Choose Fixed Price when...
- Your project scope is well-defined and clear.
- You prefer fixed costs and budget certainty.
- You want to avoid scope creep.
- Choose Time & Materials when...
- Your project is exploratory and may evolve.
- You need flexibility in costs and resources.
- You expect changes during the project.