Sell Agents using QuoteX
Published on June 10, 2026 QuoteX
How to Sell AI Agents with Humans Using QuoteX
| Overview QuoteX lets you quote Agentic AI ("Synthetic Labor") as standard fixed-fee line items next to human resources. This guide shows how to replace repetitive manual roles with AI agents, keep high-value experts in place, and demonstrate clear cost savings to your customer. |
| 1. Build | ▶ | 2. Identify | ▶ | 3. Integrate | ▶ | 4. Optimize | ▶ | 5. Finalize |
Watch the Walkthrough
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPGWbjfZ5qE
Step 1: Build the Traditional Baseline
Start by capturing the project requirements using standard resource allocation.
- Open QuoteX and navigate to the Quote Timeline.
- Add Human Resources: Assign your core team (Project Manager, Solution Architect, Developers).
- Set Allocation: For an AMS project, set resources to 100% allocation for the 24-month duration.
- Review the Baseline: Note the total net fees (e.g., USD 2,428,416.00). This represents the traditional manual delivery model.
Step 2: Identify Automation Opportunities
Review the timeline for roles that perform repetitive, manual, or high-volume tasks.
| Target Roles: Test Engineers (QA) and DevOps Engineers. The Strategy: These roles are ideal for "offloading" to Agentic AI to improve margins and lower customer costs. |
Step 3: Integrate AI Agents
QuoteX allows you to add "Synthetic Labor" (Agents) as standard line items.
- Add Agent QA: Select "Agent QA" from the resource library. Assign a fixed monthly flat fee rather than an hourly rate.
- Add Agent DevOps: Select "Agent DevOps" and apply the same fixed-fee logic.
- Map the Timeline: Ensure the Agents cover the full 24-month project lifecycle.
Step 4: Optimize the Resource Mix
Once the Agents are active, you can remove the manual overhead they are replacing.
- Remove Manual Roles: Delete the "Test Engineer" and "DevOps Engineer" positions from the timeline.
- Verify Coverage: Ensure the Agents are now "performing" those jobs in the project scope.
- Maintain High-Value Humans: Keep your Architects and PMs at 100% to provide strategic "Human-in-the-Loop" oversight.
Step 5: Finalize and Compare
Review the updated financial impact. Check the New Total: In our example, the net fees drop to USD 1,991,376.00.
| ✅ The Result You have achieved an 18% cost reduction for the customer by substituting variable manual hours with predictable, automated Agent fees. |
Quick Reference
| Model | Team | Net Fees (24 months) |
| Traditional (all human) | PM, Architect, Developers, QA, DevOps | USD 2,428,416.00 |
| Hybrid (Humans + AI Agents) | PM, Architect, Developers + Agent QA, Agent DevOps | USD 1,991,376.00 (18% lower) |
Key Takeaways
- Quote Agentic AI as fixed monthly fee line items, not hourly rates.
- Offload repetitive roles (QA, DevOps); keep Architects and PMs at 100%.
- Compare the traditional and hybrid totals to show the customer the savings.
| Note: The Agentic AI handles the "manual/repetitive" jobs, allowing the Human Experts to focus on higher-value innovation and strategy. |
Knowledge Article Number: KA-00197