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AI Chatbot Agency

Build and host custom AI chatbots for service businesses.

Startup cost
$0–$500
Time to revenue
2-6 weeks
Difficulty
3/5
Income range
$2,000 - $30,000/mo

Overview

Chatbot agencies deploy GPT-powered assistants on client sites and channels for support, lead capture, and FAQ handling.

How it works

Pick verticals (real estate, clinics, law firms), package a 'trained on your docs' chatbot, charge $500-$3k setup + $200-$800/mo hosting.

Startup requirements

  • LLM API key
  • Chatbot builder
  • Embed snippet
  • CRM
Estimated startup cost
$0 – $500
Time commitment
10–25 hrs / week
Income potential
$2,000 - $30,000/mo

Advantages

  • Recurring hosting fees
  • Easy to demo
  • Repeatable delivery

Disadvantages

  • Client expectations management
  • Tooling shifts fast
  • Support burden

Who this opportunity is best for

    Devs
    Consultants

By the numbers

Scalability4/5
Passive income potential3/5
Difficulty3/5
Risk level2/5
Skill level
Intermediate
Weekly hours
10–25 hrs
Content required
No
Client work
Yes