Choose Your AI-Commerce Model
Market-validated pricing aligned with enterprise AI spending benchmarks. Three models: Pay-as-you-go, Dedicated AI infrastructure, or Premium integrated.
Simple Pricing Structure
Model A: Pay-as-you-go
from 1.5% GMV + AI usage fees
Model B: Dedicated Infrastructure
2.04%-8.53% GMV by tier
Model C: Premium Support
Same as B + enhanced SLAs
Pricing varies by scale and features selected. Contact sales for detailed breakdown.
Getting Started
Every project begins with a detailed requirements assessment and cost analysis. Contact our sales team for a personalized quote based on your specific needs.
All pricing subject to contract terms. Implementation timeline and costs vary by scope and complexity.
Three-Model Pricing Structure
Choose the model that best fits your business needs and AI requirements
Pay-as-you-go
Dedicated AI Infrastructure
Premium AI-Integrated
Detailed Feature Comparison
Compare features, limitations, and costs across all three models
Model Comparison by MAU Tier
Model A: Pay-As-You-Go
Variable AI usage, budget control
INCLUDED FEATURES
- ✓from 1.5% GMV base fee
- ✓€0.50 per 1,000 AI requests
- ✓No upfront infrastructure costs
- ✓Scale as you grow
- ✓Pay only for what you use
- ✓Best for variable AI usage
- ✓Budget-friendly entry point
- ✓Easy to upgrade later
LIMITATIONS
- ×Variable monthly costs
- ×No dedicated AI infrastructure
- ×Shared AI resources
Model B: Dedicated AI Infrastructure
Predictable AI usage, performance-critical
INCLUDED FEATURES
- ✓All-in GMV fees by tier
- ✓100K MAU: 8.53% GMV (€35.6K/mo)
- ✓1M MAU: 4.87% GMV (€152K/mo)
- ✓25M MAU: 2.04% GMV (€638K/mo)
- ✓Dedicated AI servers included
- ✓Predictable monthly costs
- ✓Performance commitments
- ✓Full platform features
LIMITATIONS
- ×One-time AI infrastructure investment
- ×Setup costs vary by requirements and scale
- ×Fixed monthly costs regardless of usage
Model C: Premium AI-Integrated
Enterprise requirements, premium support
INCLUDED FEATURES
- ✓Same as Model B + Premium SLAs
- ✓Reliable uptime SLA
- ✓4-hour response commitment
- ✓High AI throughput priority
- ✓Custom AI model training
- ✓Dedicated success manager
- ✓Executive business reviews
- ✓Custom integrations included
- ✓White-label everything
- ✓Global deployment options
LIMITATIONS
- ×Same setup costs as Model B
- ×Premium pricing tier
- ×Enterprise contract required
Actual Monthly Costs by Scale
Transparent cost breakdown showing real infrastructure investment requirements and operational costs.
What's Included:
AI Infrastructure Reality
Transparent disclosure of AI infrastructure costs and requirements. No hidden costs, no surprises.
AI Server Hardware
- 4× H100 GPUs per server
- 512GB RAM per server
- Enterprise networking and storage
AI Server Investment
- Hardware: €180K per server
- Integration: €15K per server
- Total: €195K per server
Server Requirements by Tier
- 100K MAU: 2 servers (€390K)
- 1M MAU: 8 servers (€1.56M)
- 25M MAU: 32 servers (€6.24M)
AI Performance Specs
- 10–50ms inference latency (typical)
- 40–70% savings vs cloud APIs at scale
- Enterprise-grade reliability
Monthly Operational Costs
- Per server: €7,150/month
- 100K MAU: €14.3K/month
- 1M MAU: €57.2K/month
AI Setup Timeline
- Server procurement: 4-6 weeks
- Integration: 4-6 weeks
- Total setup: 8-12 weeks
Important: AI infrastructure costs are separate from platform fees and vary by MAU tier. Contact sales for detailed cost breakdown and infrastructure planning.
Market Validation
Our pricing is validated against enterprise AI spending benchmarks and market rates
Enterprise AI Spending
- Verified trend across industries; allocation varies
- Use our calculator to model your scenario
Platform Fee Comparison
- Amazon: 8–15% (typical; 45% for Amazon devices)
- Shopify Plus: $2,300/mo base + 0.25% over $920K monthly volume
- Adobe Commerce: Annual license $22K–$125K + implementation
- vave me: 1.5%–8.53% (transparent)
Total Cost of Ownership
- vaveme: 30-50% savings vs public cloud
- Payback period: Common.variesByImplementationAndVolume
- Custom build: 8-14 months payback
Market Benchmark Analysis
Market-Validated Pricing
Our pricing structure is validated against industry benchmarks and enterprise spending patterns.
Three Pricing Models
Choose the model that fits your AI usage pattern and scale requirements.
Model A: Pay-As-You-Go
Variable AI usage, budget control
INCLUDED FEATURES
- ✓from 1.5% GMV base fee
- ✓€0.50 per 1,000 AI requests
- ✓No upfront infrastructure costs
- ✓Scale as you grow
- ✓Pay only for what you use
- ✓Best for variable AI usage
- ✓Budget-friendly entry point
- ✓Easy to upgrade later
LIMITATIONS
- ×Variable monthly costs
- ×No dedicated AI infrastructure
- ×Shared AI resources
Model B: Dedicated AI Infrastructure
Predictable AI usage, performance-critical
INCLUDED FEATURES
- ✓All-in GMV fees by tier
- ✓100K MAU: 8.53% GMV (€35.6K/mo)
- ✓1M MAU: 4.87% GMV (€152K/mo)
- ✓25M MAU: 2.04% GMV (€638K/mo)
- ✓Dedicated AI servers included
- ✓Predictable monthly costs
- ✓Performance commitments
- ✓Full platform features
LIMITATIONS
- ×One-time AI infrastructure investment
- ×Setup costs vary by requirements and scale
- ×Fixed monthly costs regardless of usage
Model C: Premium AI-Integrated
Enterprise requirements, premium support
INCLUDED FEATURES
- ✓Same as Model B + Premium SLAs
- ✓Reliable uptime SLA
- ✓4-hour response commitment
- ✓High AI throughput priority
- ✓Custom AI model training
- ✓Dedicated success manager
- ✓Executive business reviews
- ✓Custom integrations included
- ✓White-label everything
- ✓Global deployment options
LIMITATIONS
- ×Same setup costs as Model B
- ×Premium pricing tier
- ×Enterprise contract required
Methodology & Assumptions
- Comparisons use typical public rates; category exceptions noted.
- Examples use rounded numbers for clarity.
- Actual costs vary by volume, region, and integrations.
- Sources reviewed quarterly; contact sales for latest details.
AI Infrastructure Requirements
Visual representation of AI server infrastructure needed for different scale operations
Small to Medium Business
Server 1
Server 2
Growing Enterprise
Server 1
Server 2
Server 3
Server 4
Server 5
Server 6
Server 7
Server 8
Large Enterprise
Infrastructure Scaling Summary
Market Validation
Enterprise AI Spending
Enterprise AI spending varies by industry and scale. vaveme's 2.04–4.87% fees at scale are competitive for full AI‑commerce platforms.
Platform Fee Comparison
vaveme's 1.5%-8.53% fees compared to typical alternatives (Amazon 8–15% referral fees; up to 45% for Amazon device accessories; Shopify Plus $2,300/mo base + 0.25% over $920K monthly volume; Adobe Commerce annual license $22K–$125K + implementation).
Year 3-5
Platform valuation increases as an owned asset. Market-validated ROI methodology with transparent cost structure.
AI Server Requirements by Scale
100K MAU
1M MAU
25M MAU
Enterprise AI Spending Benchmarks
AI Budget Trend (Deloitte 2025)
Organizations increasing AI budgets
Large Enterprise Range
Revenue allocation range
vaveme at Scale (25M MAU)
GMV fee at enterprise scale
AI Infrastructure Calculator
Model A (Pay-as-you-go)
Best for: Variable AI usage, budget control
Model B (Dedicated AI)
Best for: Predictable AI usage, performance-critical
Model C (Premium AI)
- 99.9% uptime
- 4-hour response target
- High AI throughput priority
- Custom AI model training
Best for: Enterprise SLAs, custom AI needs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the implementation fee?
Implementation includes: AWS/GCP infrastructure setup, 50+ microservice deployment, payment gateway integration (Stripe/Adyen), team training (40 hours), launch support (included), and post-launch optimization (30 days).
How does the revenue share model work?
Transparent pricing based on your MAU tier and AI requirements. No hidden fees. Compare: Amazon typical referral fees 8–15% (up to 45% for Amazon device accessories), Shopify Plus $2,300/mo base + 0.25% over $920K monthly volume, app stores 30%, food delivery 15–35%.
Can I upgrade or downgrade?
Upgrade anytime with immediate access to new features. Downgrade with 90-day notice. All data and customizations preserved. No migration fees.
What about data ownership and portability?
Full data ownership with live API access. Export everything anytime (customers, transactions, analytics). GDPR-compliant data portability. Option to self-host after Year 2.
Do you offer proof of concept?
Enterprise clients receive 30-day POC with live data migration, custom features demo, and performance testing at scale (up to 1M transactions). €10K POC fee credited to implementation.
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