| Feature | FeedCrew | Marketing agency |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $9–$99/mo | $1,500–$5,000/mo |
| Your time investment | ~15 min/week | 5–10 hours/month |
| Time to first post | Same day | 2–4 weeks (onboarding) |
| Your voice in posts | ✓ AI tuned to your brand voice | Variable — depends on the writer |
| Hits your industry holidays | ✓ Pre-loaded | ✓ If the agency knows your industry |
| Cancel anytime | ✓ Self-serve, one click | Usually 30-day notice + contract |
The math at $2,500/mo agency
An agency at $2,500/mo costs $30,000/year. FeedCrew Pro ($19/mo) is ~$182/year. Annual savings: $29,818. If you're a $300K/year revenue small business, that's 10% of your top line.
When the agency genuinely wins
- You're running $5K+/mo in paid ads and need creative + media buying together.
- You truly want to forget about social media — and your business can absorb the cost.
- You need bespoke video production / professional photo shoots monthly.
When FeedCrew wins (the common case)
- You're an owner-operator with ~$10K–$200K/year marketing budget total.
- Your "social media" is organic IG + FB posts, not paid campaigns.
- You want to stay in control of your voice.
- You'd rather save the agency fee for actual product/payroll/store improvements.