Outsourced SDR companies,
compared honestly.
We sell outbound, so read this with that in mind. What follows is every published number we could verify: monthly cost, setup fees and minimum terms. Where a provider does not publish a figure, it says so rather than guessing. Several of these companies are a better fit than us for certain teams, and the last section says which.
What each provider actually costs.
Figures are as published by each provider or reported in public pricing guides as of August 2026. Pricing changes, and quoted ranges often move once scope is discussed. Treat this as a starting point for questions, not a quote.
| Provider | Monthly | Setup fee | Minimum term | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScaleForce | From $4,000 | None | None | Teams that want to own the outbound system rather than rent it, and want a price before a sales cycle |
| Belkins | $5,000 to $10,000 | Not published | 3 to 6 months | Mid-market teams with budget and time to commit to a managed appointment-setting program |
| CIENCE | $4,200 to $9,000 | About $5,000 | Not published | Larger programs that need scale and proprietary data tooling more than senior attention |
| Leadium | $3,500 calls only, $4,000 to $5,000 multichannel | Not published | Month to month | Complex B2B that wants US-based callers and founder-led accountability |
| SalesHive | Flat monthly, published | Not published | Month to month | Teams that value predictable flat pricing over a scoped program |
| Martal Group | Custom | Not published | Not published | B2B tech companies expanding into North America that want sales, not only lead generation |
| SalesRoads | Not published | Not published | Not published | Phone-first programs where call quality matters more than email volume |
| memoryBlue / Operatix | Not published | Not published | Not published | Enterprise tech vendors selling across US and European territories |
| Callbox | Custom retainer | Not published | Not published | Multi-region campaigns that need coverage across several markets at once |
Four questions that separate these companies.
Who keeps the infrastructure?
Many providers build sending domains, mailboxes and sender reputation on their own accounts. When the engagement ends, that asset stays with them and you restart from zero somewhere else. Ask this first, because it is the difference between renting a system and owning one.
Is strategy included or sold separately?
Execution-focused shops run the plays you hand them. If you do not already know your positioning, your ICP and your offer, that gap does not close on its own, and it is often priced as an upgrade at a higher tier.
What is the real minimum term?
A 3 to 6 month minimum is common and it is not automatically bad. It is bad if you are still testing whether outbound works for your motion at all. Match the commitment to how certain you are.
Who runs the account after onboarding?
The person who wins the deal is frequently not the person who runs the work. Rotating account managers is one of the most consistent complaints across reviews of the larger providers. Ask for a name and ask how long they stay.
When ScaleForce is the wrong choice.
Pick us when
- You want to keep the domains, mailboxes and sender reputation permanently.
- You need positioning and offer work done alongside execution, not sold as a tier upgrade.
- You are not ready to sign a six-month minimum before seeing whether outbound works for you.
- You want the price before the sales cycle.
Pick someone else when
- You need large-scale dialing capacity across many territories at once. Callbox and CIENCE are built for that volume and we are not.
- Your motion is phone-first and call quality is the whole game. SalesRoads and Leadium specialise there.
- You are an enterprise tech vendor needing vertical specialists across US and European markets. memoryBlue and Operatix have that footprint.
- You want a fixed flat subscription with no scoping conversation. SalesHive is a cleaner fit than we are.
Straight answers.
How much do outsourced SDR companies cost?
Most outsourced SDR programs run $3,000 to $14,000 a month in 2026. Boutique and month-to-month providers start near $3,500. Mid-market managed programs sit between $5,000 and $10,000. Some providers add a one-time setup fee of around $5,000 on top of the monthly retainer.
Is outsourcing SDRs cheaper than hiring in-house?
In the first year, usually yes. A fully loaded in-house US SDR costs roughly $113,000 to $162,000 once salary, benefits, tooling and management overhead are counted. Outsourced programs typically land 50 to 65 percent below that in year one. The gap narrows in years two and three as tenured in-house reps get more productive.
How long before an outsourced SDR program produces meetings?
Most providers begin generating meetings within about 30 days, because the infrastructure and the reps already exist. An in-house team typically takes 9 to 12 months to reach consistent performance, since you are hiring, ramping and building the sending infrastructure at the same time.
Why do so few outsourced SDR companies publish their pricing?
Most price by discovery call, which lets them quote against your budget rather than a rate card. It also makes comparison harder. A small number publish real numbers, and those are usually the providers confident that their price holds up next to the alternatives.
What should I ask before signing with an outsourced SDR provider?
Ask who keeps the domains, mailboxes and sender reputation when the engagement ends. Ask whether strategy is included or sold at a higher tier. Ask for the minimum term in writing. Ask who specifically will run the account day to day, and whether that person changes after onboarding.
See where the leak actually is.
Start with a focused teardown before you sign anything with anyone, including us.