Brainforge AI - Partner Rate Card
Partner Services & Pricing
Effective Date: January 26, 2026
Contact: sales@brainforge.ai
🎯 Who We Are
Brainforge AI specializes in data infrastructure, analytics platforms, and AI-enabled tools for modern companies. We help businesses build scalable data systems, implement product analytics, and leverage AI to accelerate development.
Our Expertise:
- Data warehouse setup & modeling (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
- ETL/pipeline implementation (Fivetran, Polytomic, custom)
- Product analytics platforms (Segment, Amplitude, custom)
- AI copilot integration & automation
- Tech-enabled platform development
💼 Hourly Rates
| Role | Rate | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Data Lead | $300/hr | Executive-level architecture, strategy, advisory |
| Senior Data Engineer | $250/hr | Data pipelines, infrastructure, complex ETL |
| Senior Product Analyst | $250/hr | Product analytics, experimentation, insights |
| Technical Project Manager | $150/hr | Project coordination, stakeholder management |
| Data Analyst | $150/hr | Dashboards, reporting, ad-hoc analysis |
Billing:
- Minimum: 1 hour
- Increments: 0.25 hours (15 minutes)
- Email/phone under 15 min: Free
📦 Fixed-Fee Services
Entry Services (10,000)
Data Audit & Tracking Validation - $5,000
Duration: 1-2 weeks
Deliverables:
- Current state data model evaluation
- Event tracking review and validation
- Master tracking plan documentation
- Violation checklist for remediation
- Prioritized recommendations report
Best For: Companies with existing tracking that needs validation before migration or expansion
Data Tool Implementation - $10,000+
Duration: 2-3 weeks
Deliverables:
- Tool selection and setup (if needed)
- Integration with existing systems
- Instrumentation strategy and best practices
- User journey tracking configuration
- Team training
Pricing Adjustments:
- Additional tools: +$2,000-5,000 each
- Custom dashboards: +$2,000-3,000
- Discount if strategy pre-determined or training not needed
Best For: Companies adopting new analytics tools (GA4, Segment, Amplitude, etc.)
AI Copilot Integration Sprint - $7,500+
Duration: 1-2 weeks
Deliverables:
- AI tool assessment and recommendation
- Integration architecture design
- Pilot implementation (1 use case)
- Team enablement and best practices
- Documentation and prompt libraries
Add-ons:
- Custom AI workflows: +$3,000-5,000
- Extended support (3 months): +$2,000/month
Best For: Teams adopting AI-assisted development workflows
Core Services (50,000)
ETL Platform Assessment & Implementation - $15,000-30,000
Duration: 3-4 weeks
Deliverables:
- Current data sources audit (up to 10 sources)
- ETL tool recommendation with cost analysis
- Architecture design document
- Implementation roadmap (phased approach)
- Vendor selection support
- Cost-benefit analysis
Pricing Factors:
- +$2,000 per complex source beyond 10
- +$3,000-5,000 for custom transformations
- +$3,000/month for ongoing support
Best For: Companies scaling data infrastructure or building modern data stack
Data Warehouse Setup & Modeling - $20,000-40,000
Duration: 4-6 weeks
Deliverables:
- Warehouse setup (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
- Dimensional data modeling (star/snowflake schema)
- dbt transformation layer setup
- Data quality checks and monitoring
- Complete documentation (models, lineage, definitions)
- CI/CD pipeline for transformations
- Team training
Add-ons:
- Reverse ETL implementation: +$5,000
- Advanced BI setup (Looker, Mode): +$5,000-10,000
- Extended team training: +$2,000
Best For: Companies building centralized data systems and single source of truth
Product Analytics Platform Build - $25,000-50,000
Duration: 6-8 weeks
Deliverables:
- Event taxonomy design (events, properties, traits)
- Tracking implementation (Segment, RudderStack, or direct)
- 10-15 key analytics dashboards
- Experimentation framework (A/B testing infrastructure)
- Cohort and retention analysis setup
- Funnel analysis and product metrics
- Team training for analysts and PMs
Best For: Product teams needing robust analytics to drive data-informed decisions
Premium Services ($75,000+)
Tech-Enabled Platform Build - $75,000-200,000+
Duration: 8-16 weeks
Deliverables:
- Full platform architecture design
- Full-stack development (frontend + backend)
- AI integration (copilots, automation, intelligent features)
- Data pipeline setup and ETL
- Authentication and user management
- Deployment and hosting configuration
- Complete documentation and team training
- 90-day post-launch support
Example Use Cases:
- Agency client dashboards with forecasting
- Custom analytics platforms for e-commerce
- Internal tools for data/analytics teams
- AI-powered reporting and automation systems
Best For: Agencies and enterprises building custom platforms for internal use or clients
🔄 Monthly Retainer Services
Full-Service Data Management - $10,000-30,000/month
What’s Included:
- Ongoing data modeling and pipeline maintenance
- BI tool management (Looker, Mode, Tableau)
- Data quality monitoring and alerts
- CRM integration support
- Monthly reporting and stakeholder reviews
- Ad-hoc analysis (within allocated hours)
- Slack/email support
Tiers:
- Basic ($10,000/mo): 50-60 hours/month
- Standard ($20,000/mo): 100-120 hours/month
- Premium ($30,000/mo): 150-180 hours/month
Best For: Companies needing continuous data support without full-time hires
Dedicated Resources - $20,000-50,000/month
Available Configurations:
- Part-Time Senior Engineer (20 hrs/week): $20,000/month
- Full-Time Senior Engineer (40 hrs/week): $40,000/month
- Managing Data Lead - Advisor (10 hrs/week): $12,000/month
- Mixed Team (custom allocation): $30,000-50,000/month
Best For:
- Bridge while hiring full-time
- Specialized expertise (fractional)
- Seasonal projects with defined timeline
- Embedded team members who know your business
💰 Commitment Discounts
| Commitment Length | Discount |
|---|---|
| Month-to-month | 0% (full rate) |
| 3 months | -5% |
| 6 months | -10% |
| 12 months | -15% |
Applies to: Retainer services only
📋 Payment Terms
Standard Terms
- Invoicing: Bi-weekly (hourly) or Monthly (retainers)
- Payment: Net 15 (standard), Net 30 (established partners)
- Methods: Wire, ACH, Check
Project Payment Schedule
- 50% upfront (deposit)
- 25% at midpoint
- 25% at completion
Retainer Payment
- Monthly in advance
- Auto-renewal with 30 days notice
🎯 How We Price Projects
Complexity-Based Pricing
We adjust pricing based on project complexity:
| Complexity | Description | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Standard tools, clear requirements, 1-3 integrations | 1.0x |
| Moderate | Some customization, 3-5 integrations, mostly clear requirements | 1.2x |
| Complex | Heavy customization, 5-8 integrations, significant custom code | 1.5x |
| Very Complex | Novel architecture, 9+ integrations, cutting-edge tech | 2.0x |
Example: A 20,000 × 1.2 = $24,000
🎯 Service Selection Guide
“We need a data audit” → Data Audit & Tracking Validation ($5,000)
“We want to implement [tool]” → Data Tool Implementation ($10,000+)
“We need to build a data warehouse” → Data Warehouse Setup ($20,000-40,000)
“We want product analytics” → Product Analytics Platform ($25,000-50,000)
“We need to build a custom platform” → Tech-Enabled Platform Build ($75,000-200,000+)
“We need ongoing support” → Full-Service Data Management ($10,000+/month)
“We want a dedicated person” → Dedicated Resource Retainer ($20,000-50,000/month)
🤝 Working with Partners
Our Partnership Approach
- Fast response times: Quotes within 24-48 hours
- Flexible engagement: Project, retainer, or hourly
- Transparent communication: Regular updates and check-ins
- Quality delivery: Senior practitioners, not junior analysts
- Partner support: Dedicated point of contact
What We Need to Quote
- Project scope and objectives
- Timeline requirements
- Client context and industry
- Technical environment (tools, systems)
- Deliverable expectations
📞 Contact & Next Steps
Partner Inquiries: sales@brainforge.ai
Project Discussion: [Schedule a call]
To Get Started:
- Share client requirements
- We provide detailed quote within 48 hours
- Scope agreement and SOW
- Kickoff within 1 week
🔧 Our Tech Stack
Data Warehouses: Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Databricks
ETL/ELT: Fivetran, Polytomic, Airbyte, dbt, custom Python
Analytics: Segment, Amplitude, Mixpanel, GA4, custom
BI Tools: Looker, Mode, Tableau, Metabase
Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure, Vercel
AI/ML: OpenAI, Anthropic, Cursor, custom models
Languages: Python, SQL, TypeScript/JavaScript, R
✅ Why Partners Choose Brainforge
✓ Senior Expertise: All work by senior practitioners (5-15+ years experience)
✓ Fast Delivery: 2-8 week typical project timeline
✓ Modern Stack: Latest tools and best practices
✓ Transparent Pricing: Clear rates, no hidden fees
✓ Flexible Engagement: Project, retainer, or hourly as needed
✓ Partner-Friendly: Easy to work with, fast quotes, clear communication
Rate Card Version: 2.0
Last Updated: January 26, 2026
Valid Through: June 30, 2026
For questions or custom quotes, contact sales@brainforge.ai