| Monthly cost | Roughly $4,000–$8,000+ for a full team | Varies per specialist, adds up quickly | From $800, fully managed |
| Strategy | Built internally | Usually execution only | Strategy, execution, and reporting included |
| Skill coverage | Requires hiring multiple specialists | One specialist per service | A dedicated marketing team under one scope |
| Management | You manage the team | You coordinate every freelancer | Fully managed, one point of contact |
| Content production | Dependent on internal resources | Varies by freelancer | Consistent content with quality control |
| Performance tracking | You build your own reports | Often limited or inconsistent | Monthly reporting and optimization included |
| Scalability | Hiring takes weeks or months | Need to source new freelancers | Scale services as your business grows |
| Time to start | Weeks to months | Days to weeks | Kickoff in under a week |