What does IT consulting cost?
Updated: 2026-09
IT consulting costs vary widely by question, scope and engagement model — a one-off assessment is not the same as ongoing technical leadership as CTO as a Service. Depth and duration decide. After a short first conversation you receive a clear range.
IT consulting ranges from a one-off, clearly bounded analysis to continuous technical support over months. The cost range is correspondingly wide, and a flat figure would mislead.
What determines the price above all is the scope and duration of the engagement. The factors below help you judge which range your question sits in.
What drives the cost
Type of question
A focused analysis is more compact than a comprehensive strategy or an ongoing leadership role.
Scope and depth
The more systems, areas and decisions are involved, the greater the effort.
Engagement model
A one-off project costs differently from an ongoing engagement such as CTO as a Service.
Duration
Point-in-time advice is not the same as support over several months.
Urgency
A project with a tight window can require more intensive support.
How we price
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Engagement / retainer
For ongoing support — advisory, governance or continuous optimisation — we agree an engagement with a defined scope per month. Predictable cost, flexibly adjustable.
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Fixed price
Where the scope can be clearly bounded, we work to a binding fixed price. You know exactly what it costs before the project starts — no open-ended hourly billing, no surprises.
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Time and materials against an estimate
Where the scope is not yet fully settled at the start, we work transparently against effort — with an estimate discussed in advance and regular cost control, so nothing runs away.
We deliberately publish no online prices: every case differs. After a short first conversation you receive a binding fixed price or clear frame.
Parent service: IT Consulting
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FAQ
Why is there no specific price on the website?
Because a serious price depends on the actual scope, and a number online would almost always be wrong — too high deters, too low leads to unpleasant surprises. After a short first conversation we give you a binding fixed price or a clear range.
How do I get to a binding fixed price?
Through a short, free first conversation in which we clarify scope, goals and constraints. On that basis you receive a specific, binding price — with no hidden costs.
Is external IT consulting worth it for an SME?
Particularly then: an SME rarely carries its own CTO but faces the same far-reaching technical decisions. External advice brings exactly that experience when needed, without the fixed cost of a leadership role.