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If you run a small or mid-sized Irish business and want AI doing real work, these are eight Irish consultancies worth a look. We're one of them, so we've put ourselves first and said so. The rest are in alphabetical order. Every detail below comes from each firm's own website, checked on 4 November 2026; prices are as they publish them.
WDI wrote this list and is on it. If your firm fits the criteria and is missing, email contact@thisiswdi.com and we'll look at it for the next update.
How we chose them
Each firm is based in Ireland, says it works with small or mid-sized businesses, says what it actually builds, and shows a clear way to start. We left out firms focused only on large enterprises.
WDI (our own firm)
- Based in:
- Limerick, working across Ireland.
- Works with:
- Irish SMEs, with construction, the trades and builders' merchants as the lead sectors.
- Builds:
- AI agents for enquiries, tenders and inboxes, AI built into CRMs, portals and accounts software, plus its own AI tender tool, Tender Copilot.
- How to start:
- free call; AI Quick Start from €3,500 + VAT.
AI Solutions Ireland
- Based in:
- Stillorgan, Dublin.
- Works with:
- sole traders through to larger firms, in its words "sole traders in Galway, scale-ups in Cork, and enterprises in Dublin".
- Builds:
- custom AI agents and automations, document-trained support chatbots, CRMs and websites.
- How to start:
- book a demo or meeting; publishes small fixed prices, for example automations from €199.
AppAdvisor
- Based in:
- Midlands Innovation and Research Centre, TUS Athlone.
- Works with:
- established Irish companies and startups, including micro and small businesses.
- Builds:
- AI audits, strategy and solutions reports, guided implementation and AI training; on Local Enterprise Office Digital for Business consultant panels.
- How to start:
- free AI readiness assessment or a consultation; no prices published.
Artellis
- Based in:
- Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, working across Ireland.
- Works with:
- Irish SMEs and consulting partners, mostly firms of 10 to 250 people.
- Builds:
- discovery to demo, prototype to MVP, AI agents and Copilot Studio training.
- How to start:
- free 30 minute call, then a fixed-fee scoping phase; no prices published.
Clever Merchants
- Based in:
- Dublin, working remotely.
- Works with:
- local and service businesses.
- Builds:
- mainly visibility in Google and AI search, plus AI consulting for admin.
- How to start:
- free AI readiness review; publishes prices from €1,000.
Deep Purple AI
- Based in:
- Longford.
- Works with:
- established businesses from about 15 staff upward, with manufacturing, construction and food and beverage as main sectors.
- Builds:
- AI roadmaps, custom AI software, AI agents, data analytics and computer vision.
- How to start:
- 20 minute intro call, then a paid AI Discovery it prices at €3,000 to €5,000 ex VAT.
Digital Bridge
- Based in:
- Gorey, Co. Wexford.
- Works with:
- owners of small and medium Irish businesses such as trades, clinics, shops and hospitality.
- Builds:
- AI for quotes, replies and paperwork, workflow automation, booking systems and websites, with on-site visits.
- How to start:
- fixed written quote within 48 hours; AI work priced per job.
Square Root Solutions
- Based in:
- The Liberties, Dublin 8.
- Works with:
- Irish startups, SMEs and enterprise teams.
- Builds:
- AI development and consultancy, AI agents, RAG and LLM systems, computer vision, plus apps and custom software; states ISO 42001 and ISO 27001 certification.
- How to start:
- free consultation; no prices published.
Quick comparison
| Firm | Based in | Best fit | Published starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WDI | Limerick | Construction, trades, merchants | AI Quick Start from €3,500 + VAT |
| AI Solutions Ireland | Dublin | Small budgets, quick automations | From €199 per automation |
| AppAdvisor | Athlone | Audit and training first | Not published |
| Artellis | Dublin | 10 to 250 staff, one workflow at a time | Not published |
| Clever Merchants | Dublin | Search and AI visibility | From €1,000 |
| Deep Purple AI | Longford | Manufacturing, construction, food | AI Discovery €3,000 to €5,000 ex VAT |
| Digital Bridge | Gorey | Trades and local firms, on site | Priced per job |
| Square Root Solutions | Dublin | Larger builds, certified | Not published |
How to choose
- Ask what they've built and shipped, not what they've advised on
- Ask which of your systems it will connect to, by name
- Ask who checks the AI's output
- Ask what it costs to start, and what's included
- Check grants first: see our guide to AI grants in Ireland
Frequently asked questions
Which AI consultancy is best for a small Irish business?
The one that starts with a single job you can measure. Compare how each starts, what it publishes on price and whether it knows your sector.
How much does an AI consultant cost in Ireland?
Published starting prices on this list run from about €199 for a small automation to €3,000 to €5,000 for a discovery project; bigger builds are quoted.
Are there AI consultancies outside Dublin?
Yes: WDI in Limerick, AppAdvisor in Athlone, Deep Purple AI in Longford and Digital Bridge in Gorey.
Can a grant pay for an AI consultant?
Often. Enterprise Ireland's Digital Discovery can cover up to 80% of an expert's cost, to €5,000. See our AI grants guide.
For custom software rather than AI, see our list of software development companies in Ireland.
Jack Doherty
Founder and CVO, WDI
Jack founded WDI, which builds and runs email and LinkedIn outreach for Irish B2B and construction companies.
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Not sure where to start?
Book a call and talk through the job you want AI to handle.
WDI wrote this list and is on it. If your firm fits the criteria and is missing, email contact@thisiswdi.com and we'll look at it for the next update.