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How to think about pitch deck pricing

Pitch deck pricing looks different depending on who builds it. This page lays out the common options so you can compare them on the same terms, then estimate your own number.

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The options, on the same terms

A deck can be built by a specialist agency, an independent consultant, a freelance designer, a freelance copywriter, an in-house team, or the founder working manually. Each trades cost against speed, control and polish in a different way.

Comparing them is hard because they bundle different things. An agency price may include strategy and copy; a designer price may be design only. The calculator helps you compare like for like by separating each layer.

What changes the price

  • Scope, whether strategy and copy are included or design only
  • Seniority of the people doing the work
  • Timeline, since urgency tends to raise the price
  • Number of slides and the complexity of each
  • Revision rounds, which many quotes cap or bill separately

Estimate, then compare

Enter your own expected numbers into the calculator and you get a clear baseline. From there you can compare any quote against your own estimate rather than against an invented benchmark.

Any figure mentioned on this page is an example for illustration only, not a market price. Use your own numbers in the calculator for a closer estimate.
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Common questions

What is the cheapest way to make a pitch deck?
It depends on what you value. Doing it manually lowers cash cost but raises internal time cost. The calculator includes both so you can compare the true cost of each option.
Should I pay for strategy or just design?
That is a judgment call. The calculator lets you price strategy, copy and design separately so you can see what each layer adds before you decide.
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