--- title: "Pricing — Custom AI Websites, AI Agents & More | Thrive Media" url: https://thrivemedia.co/pricing description: "Thrive Media's pricing: custom AI websites starting at $1,500, AI agents and automation project-based. No retainers. No surprises. Transparent flat fees for every service." lang: en --- Pricing # Transparent Pricing — No Retainers, No Surprises Unlike agencies that quote $10,000+ then bill $500/month forever, Thrive Media charges a flat project fee — you know the full cost before we start, you own everything at completion. $35M+ client revenue 72-hour delivery Project-based — no retainers Websites ## Custom AI websites Starting as low as $1,500. Delivered in 72 hours. You own it outright. ### Starter Site $1,500 One-time flat fee - Custom AI-powered design (no templates) - Up to 5 pages - Mobile-optimized, 90+ PageSpeed - Local SEO setup (meta, schema, GBP alignment) - Contact / quote request form - 72-hour delivery - Full ownership at handover Get your free quote (https://thrivemedia.co/contact) Most Popular ### Standard Site $2,500 One-time flat fee · Most popular - Everything in Starter - Up to 10 pages - Portfolio / work gallery section - Testimonials section - Service area or location pages - FAQ section with schema - Blog architecture (ready for posts) - Analytics setup ### Custom Build From $5,000 Scoped individually - Everything in Standard - Unlimited pages - AI agent integrated at build - Custom functionality or integrations - E-commerce or booking system - Multi-location architecture - Priority delivery Not sure which fits? Every project gets a free 30-minute scope call — flat quote before any commitment. Get your free quote → (https://thrivemedia.co/contact) AI services ## AI agents, workflows, and applications Every AI project is scoped individually. Here's what shapes the price. ### Custom AI Agent AI agents are priced based on the number of deployment channels (website, SMS, email, voice), CRM integrations required, and complexity of training data. Simple single-channel agents run lower. Multi-channel agents with CRM, calendar, and voice integration run higher. Every project is quoted flat before work begins. Get a scope quote (https://thrivemedia.co/contact) ### AI Workflow Automation Workflow automation pricing depends on the number of tools being connected, the complexity of the logic, and the trigger/action count. A single-workflow automation (form → CRM → SMS → calendar) runs lower than a full department-wide automation stack. All quoted flat. ### Custom AI Applications Full AI application builds (like QualiFi and BizBee Funding) are scoped based on feature set, data integrations, and custom algorithm requirements. These are Thrive Media's largest projects and are quoted after a detailed discovery session. Book a discovery call (https://thrivemedia.co/contact) Marketing ## Facebook ads, SEO, and AEO ### Facebook Ads Project-based campaign launches with no ongoing retainer required. Pricing based on campaign scope, creative deliverables, and initial launch period. Ongoing management available as a separate project-based engagement. Average client ROAS: 4.2x. Get a campaign quote (https://thrivemedia.co/contact) ### SEO & AEO Project-based SEO and AEO engagements covering technical audit, on-page optimization, schema implementation, and Quick Answer architecture. Ongoing content and link building available as separate project engagements. No retainer required. Get an SEO quote (https://thrivemedia.co/contact) The math ## What agencies actually cost over 3 years Typical agency $28,000+ $5,000–$10,000 build + $500/month retainer × 36 months Thrive Media $1,500–$5,000 Flat fee, one-time, no ongoing platform cost A $500/month website retainer costs $18,000 over 3 years. Add a $5,000–$10,000 build and you're at $23,000–$28,000+ for a site you don't own and can't take with you. Thrive Media's pricing starts at $1,500 — total. The optimizations, the code, and the hosting account are yours at handover. The monthly cost after that is zero. FAQ ## Pricing questions, answered ### What is included in the $1,500 starting price? ### Why does Thrive Media charge a flat fee instead of a retainer? ### How do you quote AI agent projects? ### Do you charge for revisions? ### What payment terms do you offer? ### Is there a cheaper option for a very simple website? ### What's the total cost after the website is delivered? ### Do you offer nonprofit pricing? ## Ready for a flat quote? Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We'll scope your project and send a flat quote — no retainer, no surprise fees. 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Ongoing support is available as a separate project when you need it." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do you quote AI agent projects?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We scope AI agent projects in a 30-minute discovery call where we map your current lead flow, identify the integration requirements (CRM, calendar, SMS platform), and determine the deployment channels needed. That produces a flat project quote. Most single-channel AI agent builds are quoted and delivered within the same week." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you charge for revisions?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "One revision round is included in every project. We send a live preview, you give feedback, we refine. Most projects close in one round. Additional revisions beyond the included round are available as a flat add-on — quoted before any additional work begins." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What payment terms do you offer?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Most projects are 50% upfront, 50% on delivery. For larger AI application builds, milestone-based payment structures are available. We always quote flat fees — no time-and-materials billing that grows unpredictably." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is there a cheaper option for a very simple website?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. If you only need a one-page landing page or a basic online presence page, we can scope that at a lower price point than the standard build. It still won't be a template — it'll be built from scratch — it's just a smaller scope. Tell us what you need on the strategy call." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the total cost after the website is delivered?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Zero mandatory ongoing cost. You own the code, the hosting account (you pay your hosting provider directly — typically $10–$30/month), and the domain registration (typically $15–$20/year). Thrive Media charges nothing monthly. Support, updates, and new pages are available as project-based add-ons when you need them." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you offer nonprofit pricing?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Nonprofit organizations with verified 501(c)(3) status are eligible for reduced project pricing. Ask on your strategy call." } } ] } ] ```