Marketing Agency vs Social Intern
An agency does the work — and bills you like it. Social Intern does the same work, for a fraction of the cost.
You don't have to choose between doing it all yourself and a $3,000-a-month retainer. Get agency-level social media, done for you, without the contract or the weeks of onboarding.
The Problem with Agencies
What you're really signing up for with a traditional agency retainer.
Retainers Add Up Fast
$2,000–3,500/month is the norm for social media alone — that's $24,000–42,000 a year, before any ad spend.
Locked Into Long Contracts
Six- to twelve-month minimums are standard — you commit before you've seen a single result.
Slow to Get Going
Weeks of proposals, kickoff decks, and back-and-forth before your first post ever goes live.
You're One of Many
Your account often lands with junior staff juggling a dozen other clients — and your priority shows it.
Agency-Level Work, Without the Agency
The same done-for-you outcome — on your terms.
| What you get | Social Intern | Marketing Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Done-for-you content creation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly cost | From $499 | $2,000–3,500 |
| Contract | Month-to-month | 6–12 months |
| Time to launch | Days | Weeks |
| Strategy calls with an expert | ✓ | ✓ |
| See your posts before you pay | ✓ | ✗ |
| Transparent flat pricing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dedicated point of contact | Yes | Often junior staff |
Time to Your First Post
How long before content is actually going out?
Agency — Weeks
Sales calls and proposals
Sign a 6–12 month contract
Onboarding and kickoff decks
Wait for first drafts and revisions
First posts go live — weeks later
Social Intern — Days
Book a demo and see sample posts for your business
Quick kickoff and brand voice setup
Approve your first batch of posts
Live in days — content runs for you
The Real Cost Comparison
Same done-for-you work. Very different invoice.
Marketing Agency
Social Intern
BETTER VALUEWhat Switchers Say
"We were paying an agency $2,800 a month and still waiting days for simple edits. Social Intern gives us the same done-for-you content — faster, sounding like us, and for a fraction of the price."
Rachel K.
Clinic Owner
Common Questions
Thinking about an agency? Here's how we compare.
Isn't an agency more personal?
You get a dedicated strategy contact and regular calls — without being deprioritized behind a dozen bigger accounts. The work is done for you either way; we just don't bill you like an agency or lock you into a contract.
Can you handle campaigns, not just posts?
Yes. Our top plan includes custom content development and light paid-boost management. For most practices, consistent, done-for-you content is what actually moves the needle — and that's handled on every plan.
Do I have to sign a contract?
No. Plans are month-to-month with no setup fee. Most agencies require a 6–12 month commitment up front — we'd rather earn your business every month.
How fast can I get started?
Most customers are live within days, not the weeks a typical agency onboarding takes. Book a demo and you'll see sample posts for your business before you pay anything.
Get agency-level work. Skip the agency price.
See your posts before you pay — we'll build a week of content for your business.
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