Pricing Clarity

What your subscription covers — and what it doesn't.

16Fold is the system. Some tools that feed the system have their own costs. Here's exactly what's what.

Your Subscription

What 16Fold Provides

Every package — Clarity, Capacity, and Capital — includes all of this.

Pass-Through Costs

Tools You Own Separately

16Fold runs on top of tools you use to run your business. Some of those have their own costs. You own those accounts directly — we don't mark them up or take a cut.

AI Processing

16Fold runs on Claude, built by Anthropic. You bring your own API key and pay Anthropic directly — we never touch that money.

Required
Anthropic API
Powers Jeeves and the full agent team
$20–$80/mo
Billed by Anthropic to you

Lead Prospecting & Enrichment

Only required if you're using 16Fold for lead prospecting. If you're not doing outbound, you don't need these.

If needed
Apollo.io
Company data, job titles, LinkedIn profiles
~$49/mo
Starter plan — billed by Apollo to you
Hunter.io
Business email addresses by domain
Free – $34/mo
Free tier = 25 lookups/mo — billed by Hunter to you

Other Tools (Package-Dependent)

Depending on your package and goals, you may need accounts with a few additional tools. We'll walk through exactly what's needed during onboarding — nothing surprises you.

Varies
Meta Business Manager
Required for any paid ad management
Free
Ad spend billed separately
Google Business Profile
Required for local SEO management
Free
You need owner access
Email Platform
If we're managing email sequences for you
Varies
Mailchimp, Klaviyo, etc. — billed to you

How this works in practice

Before you go live, we walk through every tool you'll need. You get a complete list with setup instructions — no guessing, no surprises mid-month.

If you already have Apollo or Hunter, we connect to your existing account. If you don't, we'll tell you exactly which plan to get. The goal is that you know your full cost before you sign anything.

The Short Version

The simple breakdown

If you want to keep it simple:

16Fold pays for

  • Jeeves, your chief of staff
  • The full agent team
  • Your infrastructure
  • Setup and onboarding
  • Ongoing improvements

You pay for separately

  • Anthropic API (~$20–80/mo)
  • Apollo.io (~$49/mo, if prospecting)
  • Hunter.io (free–$34/mo, if prospecting)
  • Ad spend (if running paid ads)
  • Email platform (if managing email)

Common Questions

FAQ — Costs

Do I need Apollo and Hunter to use 16Fold?

Only if you want lead prospecting. If you're not doing outbound, you don't need those accounts. We'll ask about your goals during onboarding and tell you exactly what applies to you.

Can I use my existing Apollo or Hunter account?

Yes. We connect via API to the account you already have. Your data, your account, your subscription — we just run the system on top of it.

Is the Anthropic API cost on top of my subscription?

Yes. Anthropic bills you directly for API usage. Most clients spend $20–$80/month at normal business volume. We'll give you a realistic estimate before you start, based on your package.

What if tool pricing changes?

Your 16Fold subscription is fixed. Tools like Apollo, Hunter, and Anthropic set their own pricing — we have no control over that. We'll always give you a heads up if a tool makes a significant pricing change.

Will I know my total cost before I sign up?

Yes. That's the point of this page. During onboarding, we walk through every tool you'll need and what each one costs. No surprises.

Ready to see what it costs for your business?

Every setup is different. Tell us a little about your business and we'll give you a real number.

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