How much does marketing as a service cost?
Published prices run from $99 a month for software with one strategy session to $12,800 a month for 160 hours of agency time. Most managed providers do not publish a price. Levered is $450, $900 or $1,800 a week.
Providers charge for different units: hours, processes, software seats, or a number of services run at once. Compare the unit before you compare the number.
Five ways to pay for marketing work
Each model buys something different. A weekly or monthly subscription buys ongoing work at a known price. A retainer buys agency time on terms set in a proposal. A fractional CMO buys part-time leadership. A full-time hire buys one person’s whole week.
Levered bills weekly or monthly. Of the providers Levered reviewed on October 31, 2026, it was the only one billing by the week.
Weekly subscription
Levered: $450, $900 or $1,800 a week for 1, 2 or 3 active services. Billing runs week to week; cancellation applies to the next cycle.
Monthly subscription
A fixed monthly price for a stated unit. NinjaPromo sells hours ($4,000 for 40), Growigami sells processes (from $1,999 each), Levered prepaid is $1,600, $3,200 or $6,400.
Retainer
A monthly fee set in a proposal. Scope, team and contract length vary by agency. Most managed providers in this review quote after a call.
Fractional CMO
A part-time senior leader who sets direction and oversees the work. Execution is done by your team or vendors unless the engagement includes it.
A full-time hire is the fifth option. The US median wage for marketing managers was $166,790 in May 2025, before benefits, payroll taxes, recruiting and tools. Full-time hire or Levered
What each model costs
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| Published examples | What you pay for | Commitment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly subscription | Levered: $450, $900 or $1,800 a week | Services run at once | Week to week |
| Monthly subscription | NinjaPromo $4,000 to $12,800; Growigami from $1,999 per process; Averi $99 or $199 (software); Levered $1,600 to $6,400 prepaid | Hours, processes or software seats | Monthly; check each provider’s terms |
| Matched experts | Mayple paid media from $1,800 a month; MarketerHire says $5,000 to $20,000+ a month | A specialist placed with your team | Set by the provider |
| Agency retainer | marketingaas.com, MaaS by CodeSM, Kalungi, 2X and Hawke Media publish no price | Agency time and scope set in a proposal | Set in the contract |
| Fractional CMO | Quoted per engagement | Part-time leadership | Set in the contract |
| Full-time marketing manager | $166,790 median annual wage (BLS, May 2025) | Salary, benefits, taxes, recruiting and tools | Employment |
Provider prices from their own pages, checked October 31 and November 2, 2026. Wage from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: NinjaPromo, Growigami, Averi, Mayple, MarketerHire, BLS. Prices can change.
Which pricing model fits
A weekly subscription fits if
- You want work started this week and a price you can stop paying next week.
- You already spend on ads and nobody owns the accounts day to day.
- You need several services (ads, pages, tracking) and cannot hire for each.
Another model fits if
- One channel is a full-time job for years: hire that person.
- You have a team and need a leader to direct it: look at a fractional CMO.
- You only need one deliverable type, such as design: a single-service subscription may cost less.
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
How much does marketing as a service cost?
Published prices run from $99 a month (Averi, software with one strategy session) to $12,800 a month (NinjaPromo, 160 hours). Growigami charges from $1,999 a month per process. Levered is $450, $900 or $1,800 a week, or $1,600, $3,200 or $6,400 a month prepaid.
Is weekly or monthly billing cheaper?
At Levered, monthly prepay saves 10% compared with paying weekly. Weekly billing costs a little more and lets you stop sooner.
Does the price include ad spend?
No. At Levered, media spend and third-party software are paid separately from the service fee. Mayple’s pricing page also excludes ad spend from its package fees.
Is there a free trial?
Levered’s first week is free with a card on file and nothing charged that day. It needs existing ad spend and available capacity. Your plan starts on day seven unless you cancel.
Is marketing as a service cheaper than hiring a marketer?
It depends on the role. The US median wage for marketing managers was $166,790 in May 2025, before benefits and taxes. Levered’s monthly plans are $1,600 to $6,400. Full-time hire or Levered
Why do Levered prices change by plan?
Plans set how many services run at once (1, 2 or 3) and how many outside vendors Levered oversees. Every plan has access to the same service catalog. What marketing as a service includes