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CRM setup
A team tracking sales in inboxes and spreadsheets.
One fixed fee. Never by the hour. That is £5 under the median of 13 published prices.
- HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho or similar set up
- Pipeline, fields and automations
- Contacts imported and cleaned
- Team training
How long: 2 to 3 weeks
What other agencies charge for CRM and marketing automation
| Who | Price | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ellul.ai | £2,495 | One-off | Fixed, this page |
| Market median | £2,500 | One-off | 13 published prices, middle half £950 to £3,500 |
| arisegtm.com | £500 | One-off | their page read Nov 2026 |
| digital-scientists.co.uk | £950 | One-off | their page read Nov 2026 |
| jabudesigns.co.uk | £2,000 | One-off | their page read Oct 2026 |
| whitehat-seo.co.uk | £2,500 | One-off | their page read Oct 2026 |
| saleshype.co.uk | £3,500 | One-off | their page read Nov 2026 |
| veriland.co.uk | £12,000 | One-off | their page read Oct 2026 |
Prices as each agency publishes them on its own site, read November 2026. Most are "from" prices. All 13 with sources.
How many people are asking for it
1,095 posts on Reddit asked to hire someone for CRM setup between November 2025 and November 2026, 572 of them in the last 90 days, most on r/salesforce, r/hubspot, r/CRM. Three of them: request 1, request 2, request 3. Every service ranked. These are businesses looking to buy each service, not jobs we are offering: ellul.ai sells these services and does not recruit through this site.
You pay separately, at cost
- The CRM's licence for each user, paid to the vendor
- Any paid add-ons or apps you choose for the CRM
What you supply
- An account on your chosen CRM, in your name
- Your contact lists and sales spreadsheets
- Time from the team for the training sessions
What the price does not cover
- Setup and training; ongoing CRM admin after handover is separate
- Links beyond the CRM's own connectors are the separate integration service
- Missing details in your data are flagged, not invented
The rules that apply
- UK GDPR Article 28(3) says processing by a processor, such as a CRM vendor holding your customers' details, is governed by a contract or other legal act. UK GDPR Article 28, legislation.gov.uk
A cheaper way to do it
- HubSpot's free CRM has no expiry date and covers up to two users and 1,000 contacts. HubSpot: Free CRM software
- Zoho CRM's free edition supports up to 3 users and 5,000 records, with no time limit. Zoho CRM: Free CRM
How it works
Pick what you need
Choose a service and leave your details.
Get your fixed price
A written scope and price by email within a day.
Work gets done
Done in-house, once you approve the scope.
Questions
How much does CRM setup cost?
CRM setup costs £2,495 at ellul.ai, a fixed price agreed in writing before work starts. Other agencies publish a median of £2,500 for CRM and marketing automation (13 prices, middle half £950 to £3,500).
What is included?
HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho or similar set up. Pipeline, fields and automations. Contacts imported and cleaned. Team training.
What is not included in the price?
You pay these directly, at cost: The CRM's licence for each user, paid to the vendor. Any paid add-ons or apps you choose for the CRM.
What do you need from me?
An account on your chosen CRM, in your name. Your contact lists and sales spreadsheets. Time from the team for the training sessions.
What does it not cover?
Setup and training; ongoing CRM admin after handover is separate. Links beyond the CRM's own connectors are the separate integration service. Missing details in your data are flagged, not invented.
Which rules apply to CRM setup?
UK GDPR Article 28(3) says processing by a processor, such as a CRM vendor holding your customers' details, is governed by a contract or other legal act. (UK GDPR Article 28, legislation.gov.uk)
Is there a cheaper way to do it?
HubSpot's free CRM has no expiry date and covers up to two users and 1,000 contacts. (HubSpot: Free CRM software) Zoho CRM's free edition supports up to 3 users and 5,000 records, with no time limit. (Zoho CRM: Free CRM)
How many people are looking for CRM setup?
1,095 posts on Reddit asked to hire someone for CRM setup between November 2025 and November 2026, 572 of them in the last 90 days, most on r/salesforce, r/hubspot, r/CRM. Every service ranked the same way: https://ellul.ai/demand
How long does it take?
2 to 3 weeks. The written scope gives the timeline before anything starts.
Is it charged by the hour?
No. ellul.ai never charges by the hour or the day. The price is fixed against the written scope.
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