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One platform. Every capability.
Perplexity researches. Canva designs. ManyChat answers Facebook. None of them share your brand context — Foundry runs research, brand, site, marketing, launch, memory, and automation in one pipeline.
| Tool | Cost/mo | Research | Brand | Marketing | Website | Launch | Design | Memory | Automation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perplexity | $20 | ||||||||
| ChatGPT | $20 | ||||||||
| Claude | $20 | ||||||||
| Canva | $13 | ||||||||
| Framer | $15 | ||||||||
| Lovable | $25 | ||||||||
| ManyChat | $15 | ||||||||
| Zapier | $30 | ||||||||
| Mailchimp | $13 | ||||||||
| HubSpot | $20 | ||||||||
| Notion | $18 | ||||||||
| Foundry | From $20 |
DIY stack
~$210/mo
11 subscriptions · no shared memory · automation bolted on separately
Still missing pieces even after paying
Foundry
From $20/mo
Starter pipeline · Business $40/mo adds Auto Reply · memory included
Free during early access · see plan pricing
* Approximate public list prices as of 2026. Your stack may vary.
Foundry is free during early access. Credits depend on the steps and models you run — see AI models & credits.
Cost compare
Hire vs Foundry
Freelance mid-rates for your country vs Foundry plans — Starter $20, Business $40 with Auto Reply.
Country
| What you need | Hire |
|---|---|
| $250 | |
| $450 | |
| $750 | |
| $200 | |
| $2,500 | |
| $400 | |
| $300 | |
| Monthly | |
| $150/mo | |
| $100/mo | |
| $150/mo | |
Business includes 500 free replies, then $0.01/reply
Hire freelancers
$4,850
project · $400/mo ongoing
Foundry · Business
$40/mo
500 Auto Reply included · skip $4,850 hire stack
Auto Reply needs Business ($40) · all plans