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AI consultancies in Stuttgart compared
Before a single model gets called, one question should be settled: where does artificial intelligence actually create value in your company, and where is it just an expensive detour? These consultancies assess use cases, data readiness, and feasibility before budget goes into development. They're comparable by industry, proof, and minimum budget.
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What AI consulting delivers
At its core, it comes down to three questions: which processes are actually suited to AI support? How good is the data situation a solution would need? And what would implementation realistically cost, relative to the expected benefit? A good consulting engagement ends with a prioritized list of concrete use cases instead of general statements about the future of work. Staying open-ended is essential here. A consultancy that happens to always conclude that its own development department is needed isn't independent consulting.
What to look for
Industry experience counts for more than general AI knowledge. The relevant use cases in manufacturing differ fundamentally from those in retail or public administration, so ask about comparable projects in your industry.
A reputable consultancy ends with prioritized, concretely actionable use cases, not a general overview of AI trends. Ask for a timeline with first steps, not just a vision for the next five years.
Independence from a particular model provider is a good sign: a consultancy that recommends only one product from the start may have its own sales interests. And clarify how your data is handled during the consulting itself. Even an analysis phase often already processes sensitive information.
What AI consulting costs
€150 to €250 per hour is common at specialized consultancies. A compact workshop for an initial assessment costs €3,000 to €8,000. A more comprehensive potential analysis covering several departments with a roadmap runs €8,000 to €25,000. Larger, multi-month support programs can cost more, but should always come with clear milestones.
Typical outcomes
A prioritized list of three to five use cases with estimated effort and benefit. An assessment of data quality for the most promising cases. A recommendation on whether to proceed in-house, with an agency, or not at all. Often also an initial risk assessment under the EU AI Act for the identified use cases.
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Frequently asked questions
AI consultancies: questions and answers
What does AI consulting cost?
A compact workshop costs €3,000 to €8,000, a more comprehensive potential analysis with a roadmap €8,000 to €25,000. Specialized consultancies charge €150 to €250 per hour.
Do I really need separate consulting before AI development?
Not necessarily for a clearly scoped, simple use case. Once several departments are involved, the data situation is unclear, or a larger budget is on the table, independent consulting prevents costly missteps. It often costs a fraction of what a poorly prioritized development effort would cost.
How long does AI consulting take?
A workshop wraps up in one to two days. A more comprehensive potential analysis with interviews across several departments takes two to six weeks. Multi-month support programs are the exception and should come with concrete interim results, not just a final report at the end.
How do I recognize independent AI consulting?
By the fact that it also advises against use cases when the data situation is poor or the benefit doesn't justify the effort. A consultancy that reaches the same conclusion on every project is probably not independent. Also ask whether the consulting is tied to a particular development service or stays free of such interests.