Agency vs In-House Calculator
Compare the true Year 1 cost of hiring in-house demand gen talent versus working with an agency. No hidden costs, no surprises.
In-House Hire
Agency Partner
Agency includes: Team of specialists, established processes, tools & tech stack, no recruiting costs.
Year 1 Cost Comparison
Based on your inputs
In-House (Year 1)
$0
Total loaded cost
Agency (Year 1)
$0
Total contract value
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | In-House | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Total Cost | $0 | $0 |
| Time to First Campaign | 0 months | 0 weeks |
| Effective Monthly Cost | $0 | $0 |
| Break-even Point | Month 0 | - |
| Risk if it doesn't work | High (severance, restart) | Low (cancel contract) |
Detailed Cost Breakdown
In-House Breakdown
Base Salary $0
Benefits (x1.3) $0
Hiring Costs (20%) $0
Lost Productivity $0
Tools & Software $0
Year 1 Total $0
Agency Breakdown
Monthly Retainer $0
Contract Length 0 months
Contract Total $0
Year 1 Total $0
Time to First Campaign
In-House
Agency
Time saved with agency: 4.5 months
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