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SEO Cost Calculator
Pick your business, your market and the work you need to see a realistic monthly SEO budget. Then get quotes from agencies that do it. Free, no sign-up.
Planning range
US$700–$1,600 a month
First year: about US$8,400–$19,200
| Local business, one location (core ongoing SEO) | $700–$1,600 |
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A planning range, not a quote. It comes from the scope model below, not from agency price lists or surveys. Agencies price differently by country, experience and approach. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is stored.
How the estimate works
Each type of business starts from a base monthly range for core ongoing SEO (technical upkeep, on-page work, a little content and monthly reporting). That range is multiplied for competition and site size, and each extra kind of work adds a share of the base. The numbers are rounded.
| Business type | Base range a month |
|---|---|
| Local business, one location | US$800–$1,800 |
| Local business, several locations | US$1,500–$3,500 |
| National or online service business | US$2,000–$5,000 |
| Online store | US$2,000–$6,000 |
| Large or multi-country site | US$6,000–$15,000 |
Competition: Low ×0.8, Medium ×1, High ×1.4. Site size: Under 50 pages ×0.9, 50–500 pages ×1, 500–5,000 pages ×1.25, Over 5,000 pages ×1.5. Extras (share of the base): regular new content +35%, link building and digital pr +40%, technical fixes and site speed +20%, google business profile and local listings +15%, ai search visibility +15%, extra languages or countries +30%.
Comparing SEO quotes
Two quotes at the same price can buy very different work. Ask each agency what happens every month, who does it, how you'll see progress, and how long the minimum term is. Our guide to comparing SEO proposals has a checklist, and the SEO ROI Calculator shows whether a budget can pay for itself.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does SEO cost per month?
It depends on how much work your market needs. A local business with one location and a few competitors needs far less ongoing work than an online store or a national brand. This calculator gives a planning range from the scope you choose. Real quotes vary with the agency's experience, location and approach.
Why do SEO quotes vary so much?
Agencies scope the work differently. One quote may include new content and link building every month; another may cover only technical fixes and reporting. Compare what's included, how progress is measured and the minimum term, not just the monthly fee.
Is cheap SEO worth it?
Very low monthly fees usually mean very little work, or tactics that can get a site penalised, like bought links. Ask exactly what will be done each month and how you'll see it.
Should I pay for an SEO audit first?
Often, yes. A one-off audit finds the technical and content problems to fix first, and gives you something concrete to compare agencies against. Some agencies include it in the first month.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the scope model shown on this page: a base range for each type of business, multiplied for competition and site size, plus a share for each extra kind of work. It isn't survey data, and it isn't a quote. We show the model so you can see exactly how the range is built.
How do I get real quotes?
Use the Get quotes button. It opens FindSEO's matching form with your budget and main service filled in, and a person introduces you to up to three suitable agencies. You can also browse agencies by location yourself.