Marketing as a service or an AI marketing agency?
An AI marketing agency sells work done mainly by AI agents, with you or a small team approving it. Marketing as a service puts an accountable person on the result, who may use AI to do the work. Ask each vendor who checks the work and who answers for it.
Three examples: Mega runs SEO, ads, website and lead-conversion agents for small businesses. Growigami prices agent-run processes from $1,999 a month each. Averi is content software with one strategy session.
Who does the work, and who answers for it
AI marketing agencies automate the production layer: keyword research, ad variants, pages, follow-up messages. The pitch is lower cost and more output. What varies is how much a person reviews before anything goes live, and who you call when results slip.
Levered uses AI agents for repeatable work. An accountable operator sets priorities, reviews the work and owns the result in your accounts.
Production
Both use AI. The difference is whether a person reviews the work before it ships.
Approval
Growigami asks you to approve ads and posts on several processes. Levered’s operator reviews the work for you.
Scope
Agent products cover the channels their agents support. Levered’s plans draw from a 32-service catalog.
Accountability
Ask each vendor who is named on your account and what happens when a campaign underperforms.
For AI employees and assistants rather than agencies, see agency as a service vs AI employees
Levered, Mega, Growigami and Averi
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| Levered | Mega | Growigami | Averi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Marketing as a service run by one accountable operator | AI agents for SEO and GEO, paid ads, websites and lead conversion | AI agents run marketing, sales and RevOps processes; its team keeps watch | Content marketing software with a 1:1 strategy session with Averi’s CMO |
| Built for | Teams already spending on ads with a live form, call or checkout | Small and medium-sized businesses | B2B companies | Individuals and teams of up to 3 users |
| Human review | Operator directs and reviews the work | Not described on its pricing page | You approve ads, posts and videos on several processes; a former CRO is an add-on | You run the software; one strategy session included |
| Price | $450, $900 or $1,800 a week; $1,600 to $6,400 a month prepaid | Not published; plans quoted on a call | From $1,999 a month per process; former CRO from $1,499 a month | $99 or $199 a month |
| Start | First week free, card on file | Schedule a call | $500 deposit at kickoff, credited to month two | 14-day free trial |
From each provider’s own pages, checked October 31 and November 2, 2026: Mega, Growigami, Averi. Prices can change.
Who this is for
Choose marketing as a service if
- You want a person reviewing work before it reaches customers.
- You need channels or fixes an agent product does not cover, such as tracking or CRM handoffs.
- You do not have time to approve every ad and post.
Choose an AI marketing agency if
- You have someone on staff to review and approve agent output.
- Your needs fit the channels the agents cover.
- Lowest monthly cost matters more than a named owner.
Named results
35
Patients matched to ad inquiries
Colonial Heart: 35 patients matched to ad calls and forms over about four months; 17 were new to the practice.
378%
Growth in new website users
Worthix: a rebuilt website, HubSpot tracking and a CMO-hosted podcast grew new website users 378% in a year.
3.8×
Monthly new-customer orders from paid search
EIS: new-customer orders linked to paid search rose from 22 to 83 across matching April–July periods, and revenue from those orders rose about 70%.
How it works
- 01
Connect the accounts.
Ads, analytics, site, CRM, whatever is live. The work happens in your systems.
- 02
Week one is real work.
Eligible execution trials last seven days and cover one or two low-risk items. A card, existing ad spend and available capacity are required.
- 03
Pick a plan.
Every plan includes calls and access to the service catalog. Plans change the number of active services and outside vendors we oversee.
- 04
One project is one service.
Setup, ongoing work, measurement and iteration. Inside it, ask for anything. A new service is a new project. Swaps are free.
Weekly plans
Growth I
$450 / week
$1,600 / month · Save 10%
- Full stack
- Services at once: 1
- Strategy call: Included
- Vendor oversight: —
- First week free
Growth II
$900 / week
$3,200 / month · Save 10%
- Full stack
- Services at once: 2
- Strategy call: Included
- Vendor oversight: 1
- First week free
Growth Lead
$1,800 / week
$6,400 / month · Save 10%
- Full stack
- Services at once: 3
- Strategy call: Included
- Vendor oversight: 2
- First week free
Monthly is prepaid. Vendor oversight means outside vendors and contractors, not your employees. Practical AI training is in the service catalog; scope standalone advisory work on a call.
Want this run in your accounts?
Book a call if you want to talk first. Get started if you already know you want work to begin.
Common questions
What is an AI marketing agency?
A provider whose marketing work is produced mainly by AI agents, with a person or the customer approving it. Mega and Growigami are examples.
Is an AI marketing agency cheaper than marketing as a service?
Sometimes. Growigami starts at $1,999 a month per process and Averi’s software is $99 or $199 a month. Mega does not publish prices. Levered is $450 to $1,800 a week. Count the time your team spends reviewing agent output as part of the cost. Marketing as a service pricing
Does Levered use AI?
Yes. AI agents handle repeatable work. An accountable operator sets priorities, reviews the work and answers for results.
What should I ask an AI marketing agency before signing?
Ask who reviews work before it goes live, what you must approve yourself, which channels the agents cover, and who you contact when results drop.
Can AI replace a marketing agency?
AI can produce much of the routine work. Someone still has to choose priorities, check output against your brand and numbers, and repair tracking or handoffs when they break.