Managed OutboundCompare · Outbound vendor type
Managed Outbound vs a freelance SDR
A freelance SDR is a sequencer login with a person attached. It is the cheapest option and the easiest to fire. It is also the one most likely to ship nothing.
Side by side
Where each model wins.
| Dimension | Freelance SDRs | Managed Outbound |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $3K-$6K | $7.5K-$24.5K |
| Deliverability infra | Their gmail, sometimes | Owned domains, warmed mailboxes |
| Signal stack | None | Compound, maintained weekly |
| RevOps / CRM | Light | Wired-in with dashboards |
| Continuity if they leave | Full restart | Pod model |
| Manager / QA | You | Pod lead |
Choose freelance sdrs when
- Pre-revenue, founder-led, validating problem-solution fit.
- Single ICP, low volume, very high personalization.
Choose Managed Outbound when
- You need predictable pipeline by month 3.
- Your ACV justifies real infrastructure.
- You cannot afford a 4-week outage if the freelancer disappears.
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