> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.startery.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Pricing

> Transparent, flexible pricing for projects, staffing, and growth support through Startery.

## Starter Plan — Async Projects

**\$1,000/month access fee**\
Best for async-only execution, MVPs, or simple project needs.

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  <Card title="Async-Only Execution" icon="envelope-open-text">
    Work with Operators on your schedule—no meetings required.
  </Card>

  <Card title="One Deliverable at a Time" icon="bullseye">
    We scope and complete one high-quality deliverable before moving to the
    next.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Access to the Operator Network" icon="users">
    Tap into our global pool of vetted talent across strategy, design, and tech.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pay-Per-Project Pricing" icon="receipt">
    You approve a budget before each project—usually \$1K–\$3K per scope.
  </Card>

  <Card title="No Dedicated Manager" icon="user-slash">
    Your project runs through the bountyboard with async check-ins only.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  Starter is perfect for startups testing ideas, building early-stage features,
  or running research sprints.
</Note>

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## Growth Plan — Full Service

**From \$8,000–\$12,000/month**\
Built for startups scaling GTM or product with dedicated Operator teams.

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  <Card title="12 Months" icon="calendar-days">
    \$8,000/month – Best value for long-term support
  </Card>

  <Card title="6 Months" icon="calendar-week">
    \$10,000/month – Most popular
  </Card>

  <Card title="3 Months" icon="calendar-day">
    \$12,000/month – Short-term flexibility
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Everything in Starter, plus:

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  <Card title="Unlimited Request Queue" icon="list-check">
    Drop in as many scoped requests as you need—we work through them with
    priority alignment.
  </Card>

  <Card title="1–2 Active Projects at a Time" icon="diagram-project">
    Prioritized, parallelized execution with tight milestones.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dedicated Engagement Manager" icon="user-tie">
    Your point-of-contact to scope, manage, and steer each initiative.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Weekly Strategy Calls" icon="phone">
    Touch base with your Engagement Manager weekly to review progress and pivot
    if needed.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Performance Check-Ins" icon="gauge-high">
    Frequent reviews of quality, delivery, and Operator alignment.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Fully Managed Delivery" icon="people-carry-box">
    You focus on outcomes. We manage the Operator team.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Check>Best for startups scaling product, GTM, or internal systems.</Check>

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## Hire an Operator

Work together first, then hire full-time with confidence.

### Hiring Fee Structure

| Timing          | Company Pays | Operator Pays |
| --------------- | ------------ | ------------- |
| On Hire         | 5% of salary | 5% of salary  |
| After 12 Months | 7.5%         | 7.5%          |

<Note>
  This structure ensures aligned incentives between Operators, companies, and
  Startery. You only hire after seeing real-world results.
</Note>

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## Sponsor Launchpad Talent

**Sponsor a seat in the Launchpad program** and get a month of work + hiring priority.

### \$5,000–\$10,000 per seat (10 seats per season)

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  <Card title="Sponsor Talent" icon="user-graduate">
    Support a top Operator through our Launchpad program and gain access to
    their work.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Mission-Based Execution" icon="flag-checkered">
    Post a real mission. Our team breaks it into bounties for Operators to solve
    in teams.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Try Before You Hire" icon="eye">
    Watch how a team of Operators works. You can make hires directly after the
    program ends.
  </Card>

  <Card title="First Pick Access" icon="star">
    Sponsors get first access to recruit standout talent from that cohort.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Warning>
  Only 10 seats available per Launchpad season. First-come, first-serve.
</Warning>

<Check>
  Want to book a call? [Click here to connect](https://startery.io).
</Check>