Simple, Transparent Pricing
Agent Launch offers managed AI agent plans starting at $29 per month for a dedicated 24/7 agent on isolated cloud infrastructure. Choose bundled plans with AI credits included, or bring your own API keys with zero markup. All plans are month-to-month with no cancellation fees.
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How Agent Launch Compares
See how dedicated AI agents stack up against common alternatives.
| Agent Launch | Virtual Assistant | DIY (Self-hosted) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $29 - $499 | $500 - $2,000+ | $50 - $300+ |
| Available | 24/7 | Business hours | 24/7 (if maintained) |
| Setup Time | ~4 minutes | Days to weeks | Hours to days |
| Scales Instantly | Yes | No | Manual effort |
| DevOps Required | None | None | Significant |
| Cancel Anytime | Yes | Varies | N/A |
Key Facts About AI Agent Pricing
- •Managed AI agent plans on Agent Launch range from $29 to $499 per month, which works out to less than $1 to $16 per day for a dedicated 24/7 agent.
- •Hiring a human virtual assistant for comparable tasks typically costs $500-$2,000+ per month, making AI agents 80-95% less expensive for high-volume, repeatable work.
- •Self-hosting an AI agent on cloud infrastructure typically costs $50-$300+ per month in compute bills alone, plus significant DevOps time for setup, maintenance, and monitoring.
- •BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) plans on Agent Launch charge zero markup on AI costs — users pay only for the dedicated compute infrastructure and route AI requests directly to their own provider accounts.
- •All Agent Launch plans include dedicated server infrastructure, end-to-end encrypted connections, automatic domain assignment, webhook capabilities.
- •Agent Launch AI credit packs never expire and can be used across any active agent, providing flexibility to scale AI usage without changing plans.
Understanding AI Agent Pricing
The cost of running an AI agent depends on two primary components: compute infrastructure (the server the agent runs on) and AI inference (the large language model API calls the agent makes). Agent Launch simplifies this by offering bundled plans that combine both into a single monthly price, as well as Bring Your Own Key plans for users who want to manage their own AI costs separately.
Bundled plans on Agent Launch, branded as “1-Click AI Agent,” are designed for users who want the simplest possible setup. Each plan includes a dedicated cloud server on AWS plus a monthly allocation of AI credits that can be used with supported providers including Anthropic (Claude), and AWS (Nova). When credits are consumed, users can purchase a top-up credit pack or wait for the next billing cycle. Auto-Refill is available to ensure uninterrupted service.
Bundled vs. BYOK: Which Plan Is Right for You?
Bundled plans are ideal for businesses and individuals who want a turnkey AI agent experience with no API key management. BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) plans are designed for developers and organizations that already have accounts with AI providers and want to route requests directly to their own API keys. BYOK plans charge only for the dedicated compute infrastructure with zero markup on AI costs, giving users full control over their AI spending and provider selection.
Both plan types include the same dedicated infrastructure: an isolated AWS server, encrypted WebRTC connectivity, automatic domain assignment, webhook capabilities, and full SSH terminal access via the browser. The only difference is how AI inference is billed and managed. Agent Launch, as a managed AI agent platform.
How AI Agent Costs Compare to Alternatives
For businesses evaluating AI agents against other options, the cost comparison is significant. A human virtual assistant handling customer support, content, or administrative tasks typically costs $500 to $2,000 or more per month and is available only during business hours. Self-hosting an AI agent on AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure requires provisioning servers ($50-$300+/month), managing networking, security, updates, and monitoring — often requiring dedicated DevOps staff.
Agent Launch plans start at $29 per month for a fully managed, always-on AI agent. This includes a dedicated server, networking, security, a custom subdomain (e.g., your-agent.agents.agent-launch.com) with built-in webhooks and custom app URLs, and (for bundled plans) AI credits. There are no setup fees, no long-term contracts, and no cancellation penalties.
Scaling AI Agent Usage
As workloads grow, Agent Launch users can scale by purchasing credit packs to increase AI usage on the current plan. Credit packs are available as one-time purchases or monthly subscriptions, never expire, and are shared across all agents on the account. Auto-Refill can be configured to automatically purchase a credit pack when the balance drops below our $5 set threshold, ensuring agents never lose AI capabilities due to depleted credits.