Marketing stack cost calculator
The AI ops stack for small agencies costs $183.74 a month for one person and $662.70 for five, at list price. Prices were checked November 5, 2026.
Pick your own tools and plans below. Every figure comes from the plan tables on the tool pages, so the two always agree. See the full stack and why each tool is in it.
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$423.22 a month
$5,078.64 a year at list price on monthly billing. About $141.07 per person a month.
| Tool | Plan | Counted as | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| AgentMail | Developer | 1 plan | $20 |
| Attio | Plus | 3 people | $132 |
| Buffer | Essentials | 1 channel | $5 |
| Canva | Pro | 3 people | $38.97 |
| ChatGPT and Codex | Plus | 3 people | $60 |
| Claude and Claude Code | Pro | 3 people | $60 |
| Firecrawl | Hobby | 1 plan | $19 |
| Granola | Business | 3 people | $42 |
| Slack | Pro | 3 people | $26.25 |
| Vercel | Pro | 1 plan | $20 |
List prices checked November 5, 2026. Annual billing is often cheaper. Seat limits, minimums, taxes and usage charges are not included.
The AI ops stack for small agencies by team size
This table assumes every person gets every per-person tool. A team that shares a few seats pays less. It counts the plan the stack page names for each tool, at list price on monthly billing.
| Team size | Counted monthly cost | Per person | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $183.74 | $183.74 | $2,204.88 |
| 3 people | $423.22 | $141.07 | $5,078.64 |
| 5 people | $662.70 | $132.54 | $7,952.40 |
| 10 people | $1,261.40 | $126.14 | $15,136.80 |
Not counted because they charge by usage, ad spend or an unconfirmed price: Notion, Grok, DataForSEO, Google Ads.
Common questions
How much does a marketing tool stack cost a month?
For the AI ops stack for small agencies on this site, the counted list price is $183.74 a month for one person, $423.22 for three and $662.70 for five. Tools that charge by usage or ad spend are not counted, so a real bill runs higher.
Why does the cost grow faster than headcount?
Most AI assistants, CRMs and note takers charge per person. The fixed table assumes every person gets every per-person tool. Real teams often share a few seats, so use the calculator to remove what you do not need.
Are these the prices I will pay?
They are vendor list prices on monthly billing, checked on the date shown. Annual billing, discounts, taxes, seat minimums and usage charges change the bill. Check the vendor page before you buy.
How do I share my numbers?
The calculator updates the page address as you change it. Copy the address and send it. The recipient sees the same team size, tools and plans.