Updated November 2026
Short answer: if you’re a busy business owner who wants done-for-you social media management, with a strategy, Reels and carousels made for you and captions that sound like you, Contelp starts at $889/month. WebFX starts from $3,150/month, Paul Gregory Media from $3,250/month, NinjaPromo from $4,000/month and Beach Chair Marketing from $4,200/month.
Quick comparison
| Agency | Best for | Starting price (as published) | What’s included at that price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contelp | Busy business owners and personal brands who want strategy, Reels and growth on Instagram | $889/month | Strategy, monthly content plan, 16 Reels and/or carousels, captions that sound like you, scheduling and posting, monthly report and call, reposting to Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube |
| WebFX | Businesses that want social media plus paid social ads | $3,150/month | Dedicated account manager and team, consultation and audit, custom graphics, post creation, social ad campaigns, ROI reporting |
| Paul Gregory Media | Businesses that want event coverage | $3,250/month | 2 posts a week on 2 platforms, 2 video Reels, 1 live event coverage |
| NinjaPromo | Larger brands that want one team for several marketing services | $4,000/month | 40 hours of work a month across 1–2 core services, project manager, 90-day roadmap, weekly meetings |
| Beach Chair Marketing | Brands that need posting and community management on 3 platforms | $4,200/month | 12–15 posts per channel a month on 3 platforms, community management, monthly reporting |
Prices are taken from each agency’s website or Clutch listing on 5 November 2026
The agencies in more detail
1. Contelp: best for busy business owners who want to grow on social media
Contelp is run by founders Philip and Michelle and helps business owners grow on social media, even if business owners don’t know what to post or don’t have time to do it. They’ve worked with 100+ business owners and personal brands, from realtors, mortgage lenders and lawyers to nutritionists, therapists and coaches. Their own content reaches 2–3 million people on Instagram every month.
How it works:
- Research and Instagram audit. Contelp studies your Instagram and your niche, and looks at what your competitors are doing, what’s working and what’s not.
- Share your content. You send Contelp your photos, videos or anything you already have. Don’t worry if it’s messy, they organize everything for you.
- Plan everything. Contelp gets on a call with you, talks about your goals, and builds a plan and content ideas for your whole month. If you prefer talking Reels, they prepare scripts and filming instructions with examples.
- They create everything. They turn the ideas into Reels, carousels and Stories: videos, graphics, captions and hashtags, all done for you.
- You review. You can ask for changes until you’re 100% happy.
- They post for you. Once you approve, they schedule and post everything, everywhere you want.
- They improve and grow. Every month, they look at what worked and what didn’t, then make the next content even better.
Packages: Starter is $889/month (16 posts), Premium $1,315/month (18 posts + 6 Instagram story sets) and VIP $2,361/month (30 posts, 12 story sets, Instagram DM automation and a lead magnet). Every package includes a strategy, a monthly content plan, captions that sound like you, scheduling and posting, a monthly report, a monthly call, reposting to Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube, and weekday email support. As a bonus, they audit and optimize your Instagram page (name, bio, photo, highlights).
“Since partnering with them, our monthly Instagram reach has grown sixfold and our reel views have increased 18 times.”
Shannon, Marketing Director, mortgage group
“I’m averaging 3-4 million views per month, which has made a huge difference in getting my work in front of new people and bringing in new clients.”
Stephanie, photographer
If you’d rather learn how to do it with an expert guiding you, Contelp’s 1:1 Instagram coaching is $815/month.
2. WebFX: best for businesses that want social media plus paid ads
WebFX is a large US digital marketing agency that says it has over 1,450 clients. Its social media management starts at $3,150/month and includes a dedicated account manager and team, a consultation and audit, custom graphics, social post creation, custom social ad campaigns and ROI reporting. Its plans also include cover and profile photo design and in-house software for retargeting and lead insights. WebFX says it has driven over $10 billion in revenue for its clients.
3. Paul Gregory Media: best for businesses that want event coverage
Paul Gregory Media’s package on Clutch starts at $3,250/month for 2 posts a week on 2 social platforms, 2 video Reels and coverage of 1 live event. Founded in 2006, it’s a full-service digital marketing agency in Naperville, Illinois, serving local and national purpose-driven organizations. Its larger social media packages are $5,375 and $6,600 a month.
4. NinjaPromo: best for larger brands that want one team for several services
NinjaPromo is a fully remote agency with offices in cities including London, New York and Dubai. It sells monthly subscriptions by the hour rather than social-only packages. Its Starter plan is $4,000/month for 40 hours across 1–2 core services, with a project manager, a 90-day roadmap and weekly meetings. Discounts apply for 6- and 12-month commitments. Its social media service covers strategy, content creation, community management, paid campaign support and performance analytics. Bigger plans give you 80 hours for $7,200/month or 160 hours for $12,800/month.
5. Beach Chair Marketing: best for brands that need community management on several platforms
Beach Chair Marketing’s package on Clutch starts at $4,200/month for 12–15 posts per channel a month on 3 platforms, with community management and monthly reporting. It’s a Toronto-based digital marketing and web development agency, rated 4.8 on Clutch. Larger packages cover 4 platforms for $5,100/month or 5 platforms for $6,300/month, with up to 18–20 posts per channel.
How to choose
- Decide what “done for you” means to you. Some agencies only design and schedule posts. Others include strategy, Reels, captions and monthly calls.
- Ask about video. Reels reach new people fastest on Instagram. Check how many videos are included and whether you have to film.
- Look for industry experience. Ask for examples from businesses like yours.
- Check the minimum term. Some agencies ask for a commitment of several months.
- Ask what’s reported. Monthly reports should show reach, followers and enquiries, not just likes.
FAQ
How much do top social media agencies charge for full-service social media marketing services?
The full-service agencies on this list publish starting prices between $889 and $4,200 a month. At Contelp, Starter is $889/month for 16 posts, Premium $1,315/month for 18 posts and 6 Instagram story sets, and VIP $2,361/month for 30 posts, 12 story sets, DM automation and a lead magnet.
Is a social media marketing company only for large enterprises?
No. Contelp is built for busy business owners and personal brands. It has worked with 100+ of them, from realtors, mortgage lenders and lawyers to nutritionists, therapists and coaches. If your budget is lower than its packages, Contelp can build a custom package for you.
Why do agency prices vary so much?
Price usually reflects how much is included: the number of posts and videos, how many platforms, whether strategy, captions and monthly calls are part of it, and whether paid ads are managed too.
Do I need to be on camera?
Not with every agency. At Contelp, you send them your photos, videos or anything you already have. If you prefer talking Reels, they prepare scripts and filming instructions with examples.
How long does it take to see results?
Every account is different. Consistent, strategic posting builds growth over months, not days, so look for an agency that reviews your numbers every month and adjusts.
Can I review content before it goes live?
At Contelp, yes. They send everything to you to check, and you can ask for changes until you’re 100% happy.