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TL;DR — Four models: (1) Flat SaaS — white-label the platform at $97–297/client/mo; (2) Service retainer — $500–2,500/mo, platform bundled invisibly; (3) Hybrid — $197–497/mo platform fee + $500–2,500 setup + add-ons (most common); (4) Per-result — base fee + per-lead/appointment. On the $297 Unlimited plan, sub-accounts are unlimited, so 10 clients at $297 ≈ $2,970/mo against one $297 cost. Start hybrid; graduate to SaaS mode when delivery is systematized.
The four models
| Model | Typical price | Best for | Watch out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Flat SaaS access | $97–297/client/mo | Systematized niches, SaaS mode resellers | Churn if clients don't self-serve well — snapshots + onboarding decide retention |
| 2. Service retainer | $500–2,500/mo | Done-for-you agencies | Don't itemize the software — sell outcomes |
| 3. Hybrid | $197–497/mo + $500–2,500 setup | Most agencies, most of the time | Setup fee funds onboarding; don't habitually waive it |
| 4. Per-result | Base + $25–150/lead or appt | Confident operators in proven niches | Requires attribution discipline and lead-quality rules agreed upfront |
The margin math
The $297 Unlimited plan allows unlimited client sub-accounts — your incremental software cost per client is ~zero. Ten hybrid clients at $297/mo = $2,970 revenue against one $297 subscription; usage (SMS/email) rebills to clients with markup on SaaS mode ($497 plan) — turning the wallet from a cost into a margin line. The software economics are solved; what you're actually pricing is your delivery time and your churn rate. A snapshot per niche is what makes onboarding cost approach zero too.
Picking your model
- Starting out: hybrid — $297/mo + $750 setup is a defensible default almost everywhere. The setup fee filters tire-kickers and funds the buildout.
- One niche, repeatable delivery: graduate to flat SaaS with a niche snapshot — see the agency guide for the full progression.
- Strong results history: layer per-appointment pricing on top of a smaller base — highest ceiling, highest operational demand.
- Never: visible GoHighLevel branding plus a big markup — clients will find the $97 plan. White-label (how it works) or bundle invisibly; the half-measure is the only losing configuration.
Frequently asked questions
What should I charge?
Hybrid default: $197–497/mo + $500–2,500 setup. SaaS-only: $97–297/mo per client.
Margin?
~$0 incremental software cost per client on the $297 plan; usage rebills with markup on SaaS mode.
Itemize the software?
Service agencies: no (sell outcomes). SaaS agencies: the white-labeled platform IS the product.
Setup fees?
$500–2,500 — filters unserious clients, funds onboarding. Waive strategically only.