Outbound agency vs in-house SDR vs AI tool.
Short answer: if you need pipeline fast and don't want fixed headcount, a done-for-you agency beats both hiring and DIY tools. An in-house SDR costs $70K+ a year and takes weeks to ramp. AI SDR tools send high volume with no human check, so replies get flagged as spam and your domain takes the hit.
Lumos pairs AI speed with human review, launches in 24-48 hours, and starts at $497/mo with no contract. You get a dedicated account manager, and we reply to every prospect on your behalf. Here is how the three options compare.
Comparison
How we stack up.
Lumos
- 100% done-for-you
- We reply to every prospect on your behalf
- Clear pricing, no contracts, cancel anytime
- Multiple domains and inboxes
- Dedicated Account Manager
- Unlimited campaigns
- Real-time campaign dashboard
- AI-driven campaign optimization
Other Agencies
- Charge $5k+ monthly retainer
- Single channel approach
- No campaign visibility
- Spam prospects with generic copy/paste templates
- Outsource to mediocre talent
Doing It In-House
- Pay $70K+ per sales rep before they book a single meeting
- Spend days vetting software and setting up
- Limited to a single email domain and inbox
- Put your email domains at risk
- Lack campaign experience
AI SDR Tools
- Domain reputation damaged by high-volume AI sends
- AI-written replies get flagged as spam
- No human reviews replies before they go
- No owner to call when campaigns underperform
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