Social Media Pricing, Explained Honestly

Social Media Marketing Pricing

Social media marketing pricing depends on platforms, content volume, and community management needs. Here's how we think about cost.

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What Affects Your Price

Factors That Affect Your Social Media Investment

Number of Platforms

Each additional platform needs its own content and strategy.

Content Volume

More posts per month means more planning, design, and copywriting time.

Community Management

Active moderation and response time add ongoing scope.

Paid Social Add-Ons

Boosting or running paid social campaigns is scoped separately.

A Starting Point

How Most Social Media Engagements Are Scoped

These tiers are a starting point for a conversation, not a fixed price list. Your exact price depends on the factors above.

Starter
For getting the fundamentals right
Best for new or smaller businesses building a foundation.
  • 1-2 platforms
  • 12-15 posts per month
  • Monthly content calendar
  • Basic monthly reporting
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Enterprise
For complex, larger-scale needs
Best for larger or multi-location businesses with custom requirements.
  • Full platform coverage
  • Daily content and community management
  • Influencer and campaign coordination
  • Custom reporting dashboard
Get a Custom Quote

Full Transparency

What's Typically Included, and What Isn't

We'd rather be upfront about social media scope than surprise you with hidden costs later.

Typically Included

  • Content planning and calendar
  • Design and copywriting for posts
  • Publishing across agreed platforms
  • Monthly performance reporting

Usually Scoped Separately

  • Paid social ad spend (billed separately)
  • Influencer fees, if applicable
  • Professional photo or video shoots
  • Crisis management for major PR issues

Before You Decide

Questions to Ask Before You Hire an Agency

A good agency should welcome these questions, not dodge them. Check off the ones you want answered.

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How to Get an Exact Number

Your Path to a Custom Quote

We can't publish one-size-fits-all social media pricing honestly, because it depends on your specific scope. Here's how we get you a real number.

Tell Us Your Goals

Share what you're trying to achieve, your timeline, and any constraints you're working with.

Free Scoping Call

We ask questions to understand real scope, not just guess from a web form.

Custom Proposal

You get a written proposal with clear deliverables, timeline, and pricing.

Clear Terms

We walk through the contract together, so nothing is a surprise later.

Kickoff

Once you're ready, we start work with a clear plan already in place.

Client Voices

What Clients Say About Working With Us

Our team found Brandstory easy to work with. They stayed responsible, thoughtful, and reliable through the whole project, and treated us as true partners.

Jia Zhang
Country Manager (China), Astreem Consulting Pte Ltd

Brandstory has stayed a trusted partner for our brand for over a year. They took time to learn our style and consistently met our expectations.

Yamini Bhat
CEO, Vymo

The team understood our needs and adapted quickly to changes. Their social media plan was well targeted and well executed from start to finish.

Ramya Rajendiran
Curriculum Director, Springdays (CBSE) International School

Get Your Real Social Media Price

Book a free consultation, and we'll scope your project honestly, no inflated estimates.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Why doesn't Brandstory publish exact social media prices?

Social Media pricing depends on scope, channels, and current starting point. Publishing one number would be misleading for most businesses.

How quickly can I get a custom quote?

Most clients receive a proposal within a few business days of a scoping call.

Is there a minimum commitment period?

This varies by engagement. We'll discuss commitment terms clearly during your consultation, with flexible options available.

Can I start with a smaller social media scope and grow later?

Yes. Many clients start with a smaller scope and expand as results and budget allow.