Honest comparison
The clearest path to grown-up marketing.
Four ways to get marketing done. Here’s where each one shines — and where NextGen quietly wins on cost, speed, and risk.
| Criterion | NextGen | In-House | Agency | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $500–4k | $15k+ loaded | $5–15k | $0 cash |
| Time to first results | 30–60 days | 6–9 mo ramp | 60–90 days | 12+ mo or never |
| Senior strategy from day 1 | ||||
| Full-stack execution | ||||
| Cancel anytime | ||||
| 14-day money-back | ||||
| Owner time / week | ≈ 30 min | 3–5 hrs | 2–4 hrs | 10+ hrs |
NextGen
- Monthly cost
- $500–4k
- Time to first results
- 30–60 days
- Senior strategy from day 1
- Full-stack execution
- Cancel anytime
- 14-day money-back
- Owner time / week
- ≈ 30 min
In-House
- Monthly cost
- $15k+ loaded
- Time to first results
- 6–9 mo ramp
- Senior strategy from day 1
- Full-stack execution
- Cancel anytime
- 14-day money-back
- Owner time / week
- 3–5 hrs
Agency
- Monthly cost
- $5–15k
- Time to first results
- 60–90 days
- Senior strategy from day 1
- Full-stack execution
- Cancel anytime
- 14-day money-back
- Owner time / week
- 2–4 hrs
DIY
- Monthly cost
- $0 cash
- Time to first results
- 12+ mo or never
- Senior strategy from day 1
- Full-stack execution
- Cancel anytime
- 14-day money-back
- Owner time / week
- 10+ hrs
Why owners pick NextGen
- • One team for strategy, design, build, and growth — no hand-offs, no finger-pointing.
- • Senior thinking from day one. You work with operators, not junior account managers.
- • Predictable monthly pricing that scales with your business, not against it.
- • 14-day money-back guarantee. Cancel any month after that. We re-earn the work.
We’re a great fit if…
- • You want a real marketing department without the headcount, payroll, or HR drag.
- • You’re ready to grow but tired of stitching together freelancers, agencies, and tools.
- • You value clear reporting, fast turnarounds, and partners who care about the outcome.
- • You’d rather start small, see results, and expand from there.
14-day money-back
Try the easy decision first.
Start small. See real work in the first two weeks. If it’s not the right fit, we’ll refund you in full — no friction, no hard sell.
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