Building the Next ChatGPT? Here’s What It Costs — and Why Australian Businesses Are Leading the Charge | by Arunpandiyan sunrise | Jun, 2025

In 2025, AI is no longer an option — it’s a business imperative. With tools like ChatGPT revolutionizing how we interact, automate, and solve problems, companies across Australia are now racing to build their own custom AI-powered chatbots.

But one question keeps coming up:

👉 “What does it cost to build an app like ChatGPT?”

If you’re asking the same, you’re already ahead of the game — and Sunrise Technologies is here to help you turn that vision into a reality.

Why Build a ChatGPT-Style App?

From retail to real estate, from fintech to education — businesses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth are embracing conversational AI to stay relevant and competitive.

Here’s why now is the perfect time to invest:

• Hyper-personalized customer support without hiring extra staff
• 24/7 AI shopping assistants that boost online conversions
• Significant cost savings by automating repetitive queries
• Instant data insights through AI summarization and knowledge retrieval
• Automated document processing for legal, finance, and enterprise workflows

Imagine an app that understands, speaks, learns, and solves problems like a human — except it works faster, scales infinitely, and never sleeps.

That’s the power of a ChatGPT-style app tailored to your business.

How Much Does It Cost to Develop an App Like ChatGPT?

The short answer: between AUD $20,000 and $150,000+, depending on the depth, intelligence, and features you need.

Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

LevelFeaturesEstimated Cost (AUD)Starter BotBasic Q&A, API-based NLP, pre-trained models$20,000 — $35,000Smart AssistantNLP training, integration with CRM/ERP, analytics$40,000 — $70,000Advanced GenAI AppCustom LLMs, ChatGPT-like features, real-time learning$80,000 — $150,000+

We also help with ongoing training, fine-tuning, and deployment, so your app keeps getting smarter — just like your business.

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Why Australian Businesses Choose Sunrise Technologies

At Sunrise Technologies, we’re not just tech builders — we’re AI growth partners.

We work closely with Australian startups, government agencies, and enterprise firms to build AI solutions that are local, compliant, scalable, and intelligent.

✅ Trained on your data, for your goals
✅ Compliant with Australian privacy and AI safety regulations
✅ Hosted on secure Australian cloud infrastructure (AWS Sydney, Azure Australia Central)
✅ Built with native support for Australian English, accents, and cultural nuance
✅ Delivered by local AI experts with global experience

Whether you’re an Adelaide-based legal startup or a Brisbane fintech, we help you create AI that talks like your brand — and thinks like your team.

Real Businesses. Real Impact.

Here’s what Australian founders and product leaders are saying

“We launched our own AI customer support app in under 10 weeks — Sunrise nailed it. We’ve seen a 30% drop in support tickets and a 15% increase in customer satisfaction.”

— James L., SaaS Startup, Melbourne

“They trained a legal summarizer that saved us over 800+ hours in manual review. It’s a total game changer.”

— Chloe R., LegalTech Company, Sydney

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Trends: Why AI Investment is Booming in Australia

AI adoption in Australia is growing faster than ever:

• Over 70% of Australian enterprises are actively investing in AI tools in 2025
• Government support through Digital Innovation Hubs in VIC, NSW, and WA
• A surge in sustainability-focused AI for agriculture, energy, and construction
• Fintech and healthtech sectors are leading the charge with generative AI platforms
• Universities and startups are pushing LLM research, making Australia a GenAI hub

If you’re not investing in AI today, your competitors are.

Ready to Build Your Own ChatGPT-Like App?

Let’s face it — off-the-shelf bots don’t cut it anymore. If you want a conversational AI solution that reflects your brand, understands your audience, and actually drives ROI, you need a partner who gets it.

That’s where Sunrise Technologies comes in.

Whether you’re automating customer support, sales, HR, or research, we help you design, build, and launch your own custom ChatGPT-style AI app — from idea to deployment.

👉 Let’s Build Smarter. Together.

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