Price
A business consultantUsually by the hour, day or project; depends on the scope and the consultant.
Expert ConsiliumPer analysis: Fast €49–89, Consilium €199–449, Grand Consilium €499–749. The final price is confirmed before work begins.
Expert Consilium or a business consultant: which is better for my decision?
If you need someone to get to know your company, talk to your team and help carry the decision through, a traditional business consultant is the better choice. If you need a fast, structured second review of one specific decision, with a written report on risks and options, Expert Consilium is a cheaper and faster option for that one thing. It is not a substitute for a long-term relationship with a consultant.
A consultant works with you: asks questions, requests data, knows the market and the people, and often stays involved until the change is implemented. Expert Consilium works only with what you describe in your request. Your question goes through 4, 9 or 15 separate AI perspectives with different roles, the answers are compared anonymously, and within the agreed time you receive a written report with a conclusion, risks and recommendations. That is why the quality of the report depends heavily on how clearly you describe the situation.
The comparison in one table
Speed
A business consultantDepends on availability and scope; meetings and data gathering are often needed.
Expert ConsiliumStandard delivery within 24 hours (Fast), 48 hours (Consilium) or 3 days (Grand Consilium). Faster subject to confirmed availability.
Number of angles
A business consultantOne consultant or a team; the angle depends on their experience and specialisation.
Expert Consilium4, 9 or 15 separate AI perspectives with different roles (finance, legal, negotiation, risk).
Knowledge of your company
A business consultantCan get to know the company, people and documents, and ask follow-up questions in person.
Expert ConsiliumKnows only what you write in your description of the situation.
Written output
A business consultantDepends on the agreement: a presentation, a report or recommendations in a meeting.
Expert ConsiliumA structured report: conclusion, options, risks, open questions and a suggested next step.
Responsibility
A business consultantAs set out in your contract with the consultant.
Expert ConsiliumAnalytical support. Takes no responsibility for the decision or its outcome.
Implementation
A business consultantCan run the project, workshops and the rollout of changes.
Expert ConsiliumNo. The report suggests a next step; implementation is up to you.
Better choice when
A business consultantYou need long-term help, a reorganisation or someone to lead the change.
Expert ConsiliumYou need a fast second review of one specific decision.
When to choose a business consultant
- ›Your company is going through a reorganisation, a business model change or a process that will take months.
- ›You need someone to talk to employees, customers or partners.
- ›The decision depends on data that still has to be gathered in the field.
- ›You need someone to lead implementation, not just an analysis.
- ›You need specific experience in your industry and first-hand knowledge of the local market.
When to choose Expert Consilium
- ✓You have one specific decision and a deadline of a few days.
- ✓You want a second review before hiring a consultant or accepting their recommendation.
- ✓The budget does not allow a multi-week project, yet the decision still carries a cost.
- ✓You need a written overview of risks and counterarguments you can share with a partner.
- ✓You make the decision on your own and need a structured way to check it.
When you need both
The report can serve as preparation for a meeting with a consultant: you arrive with a more clearly framed question, a list of risks and open questions, so you spend the consultant's paid time on what only they can do. It also works the other way round: you can send a recommendation you received from a consultant for review before you implement it.
Frequently asked questions
Does Expert Consilium replace a business consultant?
No. It covers one part of the job: a structured analysis of a specific decision. It does not know your company beyond what you describe, does not talk to your team and does not implement changes.
Who writes the report?
The report is produced automatically: separate AI perspectives analyse the question, the answers are compared anonymously, and a synthesis writes the report. No tier includes an additional check by a consultant or any other professional.
Can I send a recommendation I already received from a consultant?
Yes. Describe the situation and the recommendation and ask what could go wrong or what is missing. The report will list risks and open questions you can then check with the consultant.
What if my decision depends on data I do not have?
The report will flag it as an open question. If the decision depends on market research or field data, a consultant or your own research is the better first step.
Facing a decision that carries a cost?
Describe the situation in a few sentences. We confirm scope, timing and price before work begins.