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Four ways to get marketing done.

Hire an agency, hire a freelancer, buy AI tools, or do it yourself. Here’s an honest look at each, including when it’s the better choice.

At a glance

How they stack up.

Comparison of marketing options
Option	Typical monthly cost	Who does the work	Read more
Agency	$3,000-$5,000+	Varies; often junior staff	vs. an Agency →
Freelancer	~$1,500	One person	vs. a Freelancer →
AI tools	$20-$500 plus your time	You	vs. AI Tools →
Do it yourself	Your time	You	vs. DIY →
Revory	$950	1 strategist + digital employees	Get your free audit →
When Revory is not the fit	Full rebrands, heavy paid media management, video production, and situations that need a large human team on call.

Competitor figures are our estimate based on conversations with prospects, not quotes. Your costs may differ.

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Managed marketing work, a senior strategist on your account, a fraction of the retainer.

digital employees and strategist review for less than one hire.

A tool you have to run, or a team that runs it for you.

Your time is the most expensive line in your marketing budget.

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