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How much do web design agencies charge? WebFX, Digital Silk and more, compared
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WebFX's SEO plans start at $2,900 a month with a 6-month commitment, Thrive Agency's start at $500 a month, and the average agency retainer is $3,209 a month, according to an Ahrefs survey of 439 SEO providers. Our Monthly Visibility Boost is $149 a month for 5 hours a week of search work, and you can cancel any month.
Steady search work, reported every month, with no six-month lock-in.
| Compared | Faevorite | Thrive Agency | WebFX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $149 a month | From $500 a month | From $2,900 a month |
| Commitment | Cancel any month | Month-to-month | 6-month commitment |
| Local SEO | Local listings included | $500 to $1,500 a month | Not listed |
| Every month | 5 hours a week of work and a written report | Not listed | Not listed |
Figures from Thrive Agency's and WebFX's own pricing pages and the Ahrefs survey of 439 SEO providers, checked November 2026. Tap a name to see the source.
| Measure | Figure (Ahrefs) |
|---|---|
| Average agency retainer | $3,209 a month |
| Average freelancer retainer | $1,349 a month |
| Most common retainer | $501 to $1,000 a month (20.4% of providers) |
| US and Canada | 79.1% charge at least $1,001 a month |
| Local SEO | $1,557 a month on average |
| Average hourly rate | $111 |
Ahrefs polled 439 SEO providers. Most of them, 78.2%, charge a monthly retainer.
Nobody can guarantee a #1 ranking. Google's own guidance is that SEO usually takes from four months to a year to show results. What you should get from anyone you pay is steady, visible work and a report of it.
WebFX's SEO pricing page lists plans starting at $2,900 a month (Silver), with a 6-month commitment (checked November 2026).
It's one fixed scope at one fixed price: 5 hours a week of search work on a site we built, reported every month. Compare what's included, not just the total.
Listings can bring calls within weeks. Search traffic to new pages usually builds over months.
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