How we make this list: we compare pricing pages, product documentation and public user reviews. Ratings come from G2, Capterra or Trustpilot, with the date we checked them.
Key takeaways
- LYFE Marketing and Jumper Media offer the clearest entry prices for small businesses, starting at $750 and $1,500 per month in published comparisons.
- WebFX, Thrive and SmartSites suit businesses that want social media tied to SEO, paid search and revenue reporting, not just posting.
- Sociallyin and Disruptive Advertising fit larger brands with bigger budgets, custom creative and paid social at scale.
- Most agencies price by scope, not by a fixed menu. Ask for post counts, ad spend handling, reporting frequency and contract terms in writing before signing.
- Judge an agency on leads, sales and cost per acquisition, not follower counts alone.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 LYFE Marketing | Small businesses wanting a fixed package | $750 per month | No |
 WebFX | Data-led social plus SEO and paid media | $3,150 per month | No |
 Thrive Agency | Full-service marketing without a long contract | See website | No |
 Sociallyin | Brands needing in-house creative production | $5,000+ per project | No |
 Disruptive Advertising | Paid social focused on return | See website | No |
 SmartSites | Small and midsize firms wanting live reporting | $2,000 per month | No |
 Ignite Visibility | Multi-location and franchise brands | See website | No |
 Jumper Media | Instagram growth for small businesses | $1,500 per month | Free trial |
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Starting price$750 per month
Free planNo
LYFE Marketing is built for small and midsize businesses that want a predictable social package. Published plans in October 2026 were $750 per month for 12 image posts on Facebook and Instagram, $1,350 for 12 vertical videos on Instagram and TikTok, and $1,550 for 20 videos, plus a one-time $300 setup fee. That clarity helps a business owner compare scope without waiting for a custom quote.
Services cover content creation, scheduling, engagement monitoring, paid social ads and reporting, with email marketing and PPC available as add-ons. The main limit is flexibility: a fixed package suits a single-location service business well, but a franchise, regulated brand or business with a long sales cycle may need custom strategy that a package cannot cover. Ask how many revisions, how much community management and what reporting is included before choosing a tier.
What we like- Published monthly packages with clear post counts
- No long-term contracts stated on its site
- Covers Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest and paid social
- Email and PPC services available from the same team
Watch out for- Packaged plans can feel rigid for complex or multi-location brands
- Creative scope is limited on the lowest plan
- Ad spend is separate from management fees
Starting price$3,150 per month
Free planNo
WebFX suits a business that wants social media measured like the rest of marketing, not judged on likes. Its Bronze social package starts at $3,150 per month plus a $4,650 setup fee, with 10 posts, 8 custom images and one network, while Silver and Gold add networks, posts and consultations. A dedicated account manager, competitive analysis, brand reputation analysis and monthly reporting are included across tiers.
The strength is attribution. WebFX connects social activity to leads and revenue through its RevenueCloudFX platform and wider SEO and paid media work, which helps a business that already spends on search and wants one view of performance. The weakness is cost and scope: the entry plan is expensive for a small business, and boosted post spend of $100 to $300 per month is required depending on tier. It fits a growth-stage company better than a startup testing social for the first time.
What we like- Published social packages with a dedicated account manager
- RevenueCloudFX platform links social to leads and revenue
- Large team covering SEO, PPC, content and web
- Daily monitoring of included accounts
Watch out for- High starting price and setup fees
- Bronze plan covers only one network
- Boosted post spend is required on top of management fees
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Thrive Internet Marketing Agency, founded in 2005, is a full-service firm that treats social as one part of a wider growth plan. Services include social media management, paid social, SEO, PPC, content writing, email marketing and web design, with a strategy-first process and proprietary reporting tools. The agency says it does not require long-term contracts, which lowers the risk of trying a new partner.
Pricing is custom, so the starting price here is See website. That is normal for a full-service agency, but it means a buyer should request a written scope with post counts, ad platforms, reporting cadence and who owns creative assets. Thrive fits a business that wants social, search and web handled together. A business that only needs Instagram posting will find a smaller, social-only firm cheaper and simpler.
What we like- No long-term contracts, according to the agency
- Full-service team covering SEO, PPC, social, content and web design
- Strategy-first process with proprietary reporting
- Clients across the US, Canada and UK
Watch out for- Social pricing is custom and not published
- Full-service scope can be more than a social-only buyer needs
- Results depend heavily on the team assigned to the account
Starting price$5,000+ per project
Free planNo
Sociallyin is a social-first agency with its own production studio, which matters for brands where visual quality drives sales. Services span strategy and management, community management and social listening, paid social advertising, influencer marketing, social selling and analytics, with custom photography and video made in-house rather than outsourced. That setup suits retail, restaurant, consumer goods and other visual categories, especially on Instagram and TikTok.
Clutch lists a minimum project size of $5,000 and an hourly range of $100 to $149, with most reviewed projects in the $10,000 to $49,999 range. That makes Sociallyin a mid-market and enterprise choice, not a first agency for a local shop. Ask for recent work in your category, who shoots and edits content, and how paid and organic work are reported together.
What we like- In-house studio for photography, video and creative production
- Social-first focus since 2011
- Strategy, community management, paid social and influencer work
- Clients include Samsung, Carnival and Hitachi in agency materials
Watch out for- Minimum project size of $5,000 puts it out of reach for many small firms
- Pricing is custom beyond that minimum
- Best fit is midsize and larger brands, not local startups
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Disruptive Advertising is a performance agency that starts with a free marketing audit and ties campaigns to conversion goals rather than reach alone. It reports more than $450 million in annual managed ad spend and a large base of long-term clients, with paid social, paid search, video ads and conversion rate optimization among its services. For qualifying brands, it offers a 90-day growth guarantee, with terms to confirm in writing.
Pricing is custom, so the starting price here is See website. Published comparisons describe fees in the several-thousand-dollar-per-month range, which fits ecommerce and service businesses spending seriously on ads. A business that mainly wants organic posting and community management should look elsewhere. A business that wants paid social managed to a revenue target will find Disruptive a strong, if selective, option.
What we like- Strong paid media focus with audit-first onboarding
- Large managed ad spend across clients
- No long-term contracts stated on its site
- Industry specialists and conversion rate work
Watch out for- Pricing is custom and typically several thousand dollars per month
- Selective intake, with the agency saying it turns away many applicants
- Less suited to organic-only posting needs
Starting price$2,000 per month
Free planNo
SmartSites is a full-service digital agency founded in 2011, with social media management alongside SEO, PPC, email and web design. Its main draw is reporting: the Client Hub pulls GA4, Search Console, Google Ads, Meta, Microsoft Ads, Google Business Profile, tracked calls and form leads into one live dashboard, with revenue by source where sales data is connected. Calls are recorded, transcribed and tagged, which helps a service business see which campaigns actually rang the phone.
Published comparisons list a starting price around $2,000 per month for integrated paid and organic social, but final pricing depends on scope. That makes SmartSites a good fit for a small or midsize firm that wants clear reporting and several channels handled together. A buyer who only needs creative social content may prefer a social-first studio like Sociallyin.
What we like- Live Client Hub dashboard with GA4, ads, calls and leads in one place
- Social, SEO, PPC, email and web design under one roof
- Large review base with more than 2,100 client reviews
- Reply within one business day on proposals
Watch out for- Social is part of a wider service, not a social-only specialty
- Starting price in comparisons is $2,000 per month, with scope varying by quote
- Dashboard depth helps only if sales data is connected
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Ignite Visibility is a digital agency that works with multi-location businesses, franchises, ecommerce brands, B2B firms and lead-generation companies. Social media management sits alongside SEO, paid media, content marketing, video production, email and SMS marketing, conversion rate optimization and analytics. That breadth helps a franchise or multi-location brand that needs consistent social across sites, with local targeting and central reporting.
Pricing is custom, so the starting price here is See website. The agency emphasizes a low client-to-account-manager ratio and transparency on where investment goes, which matters when several locations share a budget. Before signing, ask how local pages are handled, who approves location-level content, and how performance is reported by location, since those details decide whether a multi-location program works in practice.
What we like- Strong multi-location and franchise experience
- Owned, earned and paid media under one roof
- Low client-to-account-manager ratio stated by the agency
- Content, video, CRO and analytics in-house
Watch out for- Pricing is custom and not published
- Minimum budgets are likely above small-business levels
- Social is one service among many, so confirm the social team, not just the agency brand
Starting price$1,500 per month
Free planFree trial
Jumper Media focuses on done-for-you Instagram growth for small businesses, with a plan listed in October 2026 at $1,500 per month covering five posts and three stories per week, plus engagement with up to 50 targeted users on weekdays. A seven-day free trial is stated in comparisons, and the agency says cancellation is possible at any time, though its FAQ asks for 30 days notice.
That narrow focus is both the strength and the limit. A business that lives on Instagram, such as a salon, restaurant or local shop, gets a simple, predictable service. A business that needs LinkedIn, TikTok, paid social and full content strategy will need more than Jumper offers. Before signing, confirm exactly what engagement means, how followers are gained, and whether any method risks platform penalties, since growth tactics vary widely in this niche.
What we like- Clear Instagram-focused plan with posts, stories and engagement
- Seven-day free trial stated in comparisons
- Cancellation at any time, with 30 days notice in its FAQ
- Local SEO services also available
Watch out for- Instagram-heavy focus, so other platforms need separate planning
- Engagement methods should be checked against platform rules
- Reviews are older in some listings, so ask for recent examples
How we chose
We compared agency websites, published pricing pages and public reviews on Clutch, G2 and Google, and checked that each agency homepage loads and belongs to the company named. We favored agencies that state scope, pricing or minimum project size clearly, that cover small, midsize and larger budgets, and that mix social-only firms with full-service agencies. We did not claim hands-on testing. Agency pricing changes often and most quotes are custom, so request a written proposal for your scope before deciding.
Define the job before you shop
Decide whether you need organic posting, paid ads, creative production, community management or all four. An agency that excels at paid social may be weak at daily community replies, and a creative studio may not manage ad budgets. Write the job down first, then match agencies to it.
Compare scope, not just price
Ask for posts per month, networks covered, who creates images and video, how many revisions are included, ad spend handling, reporting frequency and response times. Two quotes at the same monthly fee can differ sharply on those points. Get the scope in writing.
Check contract and ownership terms
Confirm contract length, notice period, who owns accounts, creative files and ad accounts, and what happens if you leave. Thrive and Disruptive state no long-term contracts, while other firms vary. Ownership of ad accounts and creative assets matters more than a small monthly saving.
Judge on business results
Agree on metrics before launch: leads, booked calls, sales, cost per lead and cost per acquisition, not just reach or followers. Ask for case studies in your industry with similar budgets, and check references. If an agency cannot explain how social connects to revenue, keep looking.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social media marketing company cost?
Small business packages start around $750 per month at LYFE Marketing, while mid-market and full-service work often runs $2,000 to $5,000 per month or more, plus ad spend. Custom agencies like Thrive, Disruptive and Ignite Visibility quote by scope. Always confirm whether ad spend, setup fees and creative production are included.
Should I hire an agency or do social media in-house?
Hire an agency when you lack time, creative skills or paid media expertise, and when a consistent posting and ad schedule matters. Keep social in-house when you have a skilled team member, a very niche voice that is hard to outsource, or a budget below agency minimums. Many businesses mix the two, with an agency handling ads and a staff member handling daily replies.
What should be in a social media agency contract?
The contract should list networks, post counts, creative scope, ad platforms and spend handling, reporting frequency, response times, contract length, notice period and ownership of accounts and creative files. Get those points in writing before work starts, and avoid vague promises about follower growth or viral results.
How long does it take to see results from social media marketing?
Paid social can produce leads within weeks if targeting, creative and landing pages are sound. Organic growth usually takes months of consistent posting and engagement. An agency should set a testing period, report weekly or monthly, and adjust creative and targeting based on cost per lead, not just reach.
Do I still need to be involved if I hire an agency?
Yes, but less than doing it yourself. You will need to approve content, share business updates, answer product questions and review reports. Agencies work best when a client provides timely feedback, photos, offers and access to ad and analytics accounts. Without that input, even a good agency will struggle to sound like your brand.
What is the difference between organic and paid social media marketing?
Organic social is unpaid posting, community management and engagement that builds an audience over time. Paid social is advertising on platforms like Meta, TikTok and LinkedIn, targeted to specific audiences and measured on leads and sales. Most businesses need both: organic builds trust, while paid reaches new buyers faster.
Sources we checked (8)
- https://www.webfx.com/
- https://www.lyfemarketing.com/
- https://thriveagency.com/
- https://sociallyin.com/
- https://disruptiveadvertising.com/
- https://www.smartsites.com/
- https://ignitevisibility.com/
- https://jumpermedia.co/
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