AI Costs is a desktop app that rewrites solicitor time entries into clear, formal, bill-ready sentences. It helps speed up the costs drafting process by allowing you to review and adjust fully formed sentences, rather than drafting from scratch.
Yes, an internet connection is required to process rewriting requests. All processing is real-time, with rewritten content returned securely. However, your spreadsheet files and drafts are stored locally on your device.
Nowhere outside your machine. Your spreadsheet stays on your device. The app sends one cell at a time for rewriting via encrypted connection, and we do not store or retain your data. Drafts are saved only in your local browser storage.
Yes. AI Costs is designed with full UK GDPR compliance:
We also recommend redacting client names or sensitive identifiers before processing.
The app accepts .xlsx and .xls Excel spreadsheets. You’ll be guided to map columns before rewriting begins.
Yes. The app is designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing Excel-to-CostsMaster workflow. It outputs a cleaned, formatted spreadsheet ready for import.
Yes, absolutely. While AI Costs is designed to complement workflows that involve CostsMaster, it works perfectly on its own.
The rewrite engine follows formatting and tone conventions based on standard costs categories:
Even if you're not using CostsMaster, you can still benefit from structured, formal rewrites aligned with common billable categories.
Licensing is monthly via standing order. You’ll receive a licence key after signup, which you enter in the app to unlock access.
Each licence is linked to a single device. If you need multiple seats or a firm-wide licence, contact us for custom pricing.
Your progress is automatically saved locally. When you reopen the app, it will offer to restore your last draft.
We offer refunds in limited cases, such as technical failure within the first 7 days. Email admin@aicosts.co.uk with your request and we’ll review it within 21 days.