AI BDR vs. The Alternatives
See how custom AI BDR stacks up against hiring SDRs, agencies, DIY tools, and manual outbound
90% Cost Reduction vs. Hiring
1-2 Weeks To First Outreach
Choose Your Comparison
Each option has trade-offs. Explore detailed comparisons to find what's right for your business.
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AI BDR vs. Hiring In-House SDRs
Compare the true cost and effectiveness of AI BDR vs. hiring full-time sales development representatives
StoryPros: $3-5K/mo
In-House SDRs: $110-150K
No ramp time, turnover risk, or management overhead
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AI BDR vs. SDR Agencies
See how custom AI BDR systems stack up against outsourced SDR agencies and lead gen services
StoryPros: $3-5K/mo
Outsourced Agencies: $5-15K
Full transparency, no hidden costs, you own the system
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AI BDR vs. AI Outbound Tools
Apollo, Outreach, Instantly—compare self-serve tools with fully managed AI BDR implementation
StoryPros: $3-5K/mo
DIY AI Tools: $500-2K+
Done-for-you vs. done-by-you; expertise included
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AI BDR vs. DIY Cold Outreach
What happens when founders or sales teams try to run outbound themselves without AI or dedicated resources
StoryPros: $3-5K/mo
Manual Outreach: $0 (+ 20+ hrs/week)
Focus on closing deals, not sending emails
Quick Cost Comparison
| Option | Monthly Cost | Time Investment | Time to Results |
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| StoryPros AI BDR Recommended | $3,000-5,000 | 2-3 hrs/week | 1-2 weeks |
| Hire In-House SDR | $9,000-12,500 | 5-10 hrs/week | 3-6 months |
| SDR Agency | $5,000-15,000 | 2-4 hrs/week | 2-4 weeks |
| DIY AI Tools | $500-2,000 | 10-20 hrs/week | 4-12 weeks |
| Manual Outbound | $0 | 20-40 hrs/week | Ongoing |
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