Direct answer: MCPMCPA standard that lets an AI program use your tools and data under clear permissions.Open the glossary server development at Rama Digital starts at IDR 2,500,000 for the Starter package. This package covers 1 server, 1 source system, up to 3 read tools, and 3-5 working days. Standard at IDR 6,500,000 adds write tools with human approval, an audit log, and hosting. Custom starts at IDR 12,000,000 for 3 or more source systems. Every add-on has its own price. A read tool costs IDR 350,000, a write tool costs IDR 600,000, and a source system costs IDR 1,200,000. OAuth 2.1/SSO costs IDR 1,500,000. Hosting and monitoring costs IDR 900,000. When the formula total passes the next package price, that package applies.
Main condition: these prices apply as of 13 September 2026. The schedule starts once access to the source system is complete: APIAPIThe official door 2 systems use to exchange data, without anybody copying it by hand.Open the glossary documentation and test credentials. Limit: the price excludes hosting fees, model API fees, source system licences, and monthly maintenance (OS Care Retainer). The final figure is always written in the quotation, not on this page.
We wrote this guide on 13 September 2026. Our sources: the official Model Context Protocol specification, the Cloudflare Workers pricing page, and our own MCP Server Development Service price list.
The problem: an "AI integration" quote without a formula
Some AI integration quotes carry only 1 round number. The quote names no tool count, no system count, and no owner for the hosting bill. You cannot compare 2 quotes, and you cannot trim the scope to lower the price.
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standard rule for connecting AI programs to your data and tools. Read the basic explanation of MCP or the MCP glossary entry for a short definition. If you are not sure MCP is worth it for your business, read 7 benefits of MCP for companies first. Do this before you read the prices on this page.
The 5 cost drivers of an MCP server
An MCP server price rises from 5 things: read tools, write tools with human approval, source systems, authentication, and hosting with monitoring. The diagram below shows the Starter base plus these 5 drivers.
Read tools
A read tool only reads data, so it carries the lowest price: IDR 350,000 per tool. Cloudflare recommends 1 tool per user goal, not 1 large tool that wraps the whole source system API. Source: Cloudflare, Build Remote MCP Servers.
Write tools with human approval
A write tool changes data. The MCP specification calls for a human in the loop who can deny a tool call, and recommends logging tool use for audit; we apply that logging on the server side. Source: the MCP specification, Tools section. It costs IDR 600,000 per tool because it needs an explicit confirmation step and a unique code, so 1 command does not run twice.
On our own systems, 3 MCP servers serve content, quotations, and scheduling for the OpenClaw and Claude agents. Write actions use explicit confirmation, scoped access rights, and an audit log.
Source systems
Every extra source system adds IDR 1,200,000, because each system has its own data schemaSchemaExtra description inside page code that tells a search engine what the page is, for example an article, a service, or a question and answer.Open the glossary and access rights that need checking first. Cloudflare recommends several small servers with narrow permissions, not 1 large server for every system at once. Source: Cloudflare, Build Remote MCP Servers.
Authentication: API key vs OAuth 2.1
An API key is enough for 1 team that uses the server from 1 workplace. OAuth 2.1 is recommended for a remote server with many users, using PKCE and Resource Indicators; this add-on costs IDR 1,500,000. Source: the MCP specification, Authorization section. Legacy-era clients can add compatibility work; read the revision differences in the 5 MCP versions article (in Indonesian).
Hosting and monitoring
Installing hosting and basic monitoring adds IDR 900,000. Hosting runs on Cloudflare Workers or the client's VPS. Workers has a Free plan of 100,000 requests per day and a Paid plan from USD 5 per month. Source: Cloudflare Workers Pricing.
A hidden factor: the source system's API documentation. Without it, day-1 audit time grows, and the schedule slips.
The scope formula: Starter base plus add-ons
The scope formula starts from the Starter base of IDR 2,500,000, then adds the add-ons you use.
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Read tool | IDR 350,000 per tool |
| Write tool with human approval | IDR 600,000 per tool |
| Extra source system | IDR 1,200,000 per system |
| OAuth 2.1/SSO | IDR 1,500,000 |
| Hosting + monitoring | IDR 900,000 |
Example: a Starter package plus 2 read tools, 3 write tools, 1 system, and hosting. The formula: IDR 2,500,000 + IDR 700,000 + IDR 1,800,000 + IDR 1,200,000 + IDR 900,000 = IDR 7,100,000. Package Standard at IDR 6,500,000 is cheaper, so Standard applies. This rule holds for every combination: when the formula passes the next package price, that package wins.
The MCP Server Development Service page carries the same scope calculator, to work out your own package.
Table: the 3 packages and their limits
The table below summarises the 3 packages and their limits.
| Package | Price | Duration | Source systems | Tools | Authentication | Hosting, audit log, monitoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | IDR 2,500,000 (fixed) | 3-5 working days | 1 | up to 3 read tools | API key | stdio or Streamable HTTP; tested with 1 client; docs + SOP; no hosting |
| Standard | IDR 6,500,000 (fixed) | 1-2 weeks | up to 2 | up to 8, including write tools with human approval | API key or OAuth | hosting on Cloudflare Workers or the client's VPS; audit log; basic monitoring |
| Custom | from IDR 12,000,000 (review) | 2-4 weeks | 3 or more | more than 8 | OAuth 2.1/SSO | multi-tenant; rate limit; handover SLA |
Package Standard adds 2 things that Starter does not have: human approval for write tools, and an audit log.
Paid separately: hosting, model API, licences, maintenance
The following 4 items are paid separately, outside the package price.
- Hosting fees (Cloudflare Workers or VPS).
- Model API fees.
- Source system licences.
- Monthly maintenance (OS Care Retainer).
Cloudflare Workers has an official figure. The Free plan gives 100,000 requests per day and 10 milliseconds of CPU per invocation. The Paid plan starts at USD 5 per month, and includes 10 million requests and 30 million CPU milliseconds. The CPU limit per invocation is at most 5 minutes, and Cloudflare recommends setting that limit, so the bill does not spike. Source: Cloudflare Workers Pricing.
We do not list model API or VPS prices; we did not open them on 13 September 2026, and they change per provider. Both are paid separately to each provider.
Example: 3 scope simulations
The following 3 simulations use dummy data, not customer data.
| Input (need) | Recorded (scope formula) | Output (package and price) |
|---|---|---|
| Shop: 1 stock spreadsheet; 3 read tools; used from local Claude Desktop | Starter IDR 2,500,000; 0 add-ons | Starter IDR 2,500,000, 3-5 working days |
| Distributor: ERP + CRM; 4 read tools; 2 write tools with approval; hosting | IDR 2,500,000 + 1 read tool IDR 350,000 + 2 write tools IDR 1,200,000 + 1 system IDR 1,200,000 + hosting IDR 900,000 = IDR 6,150,000 | Formula IDR 6,150,000; Standard IDR 6,500,000 adds an audit log and monitoring; choose in the quotation |
| Calculator example: Starter + 2 read tools + 3 write tools + 1 system + hosting | IDR 2,500,000 + IDR 700,000 + IDR 1,800,000 + IDR 1,200,000 + IDR 900,000 = IDR 7,100,000 | Standard at IDR 6,500,000 is cheaper; the package wins |
| Group of 3 branches: 3 systems; 10 tools; SSO; multi-tenant | Passes the Standard limit (2 systems, 8 tools) | Custom from IDR 12,000,000, 2-4 weeks, final figure after review |
The business type and tool counts are dummy data. Prices follow the list as of 13 September 2026; the final figure is written in the quotation. The shop simulation resembles the case in MCP for small business: the first 3 tools. There, 1 system and read tools alone already fit the Starter package.
How to trim scope without trimming security
Use the following order when the budget is limited.
- Start with read tools. Move write tools to stage 2.
- Merge 2 questions into 1 tool, when the arguments match. Source: Cloudflare, Build Remote MCP Servers.
- Use an API key for 1 team. Use OAuth 2.1 when there are many users, or when a client uses a Claude custom connector. Source: Claude, Custom Connectors.
- Do not cut human approval or the audit log. Both protect security; they are not a cost line you can drop. Source: the MCP specification, Tools section.
Checklist before you ask for a quotation
- Count the read tools and write tools you need for the first 3 months. Owner: process owner. Evidence: a tool list.
- Count the source systems; 1 system equals 1 API or 1 database. Owner: IT. Evidence: a system list.
- Choose the authentication: an API key for 1 team; OAuth 2.1/SSO for many users. Owner: IT. Evidence: a written decision.
- Decide who pays for hosting and the model API. Owner: finance. Evidence: a budget line.
- Prepare the API documentation and test credentials before the start date; the schedule starts once access is complete. Owner: IT. Evidence: a documentation link and a test account.
- Calculate the scope formula, then compare it with the next package. Owner: procurement. Evidence: a formula-versus-package table.
- Stop criterion: when write tools outnumber read tools in stage 1, move write tools to stage 2.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an MCP server cost? Starter is IDR 2,500,000 for 1 system and up to 3 read tools. Standard is IDR 6,500,000 and adds write tools and hosting. Custom starts at IDR 12,000,000 for 3 or more systems.
What raises the price fastest? An extra source system adds IDR 1,200,000 per system, and OAuth 2.1/SSO adds IDR 1,500,000. A write tool adds IDR 600,000 per tool, because it needs human approval and a confirmation code.
Is hosting included? Installing hosting and monitoring costs IDR 900,000 on Starter, or comes included on Standard. The hosting subscription is paid separately to the provider. Cloudflare Workers offers a Free plan of 100,000 requests per day and a Paid plan from USD 5 per month.
How long does it take? Starter takes 3-5 working days, Standard 1-2 weeks, and Custom 2-4 weeks. The schedule starts once access to the source system is complete.
Can I start small and upgrade later? Yes. A Starter server can add write tools and hosting under the scope formula, or move up to Standard. The code and server stay yours.
What is not included? The price excludes hosting fees, model API fees, source system licences, and monthly maintenance (OS Care Retainer). All are paid separately to the provider.
Next step
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