TDS DaaS plans start from AUD $3,500/month (approximately USD $2,200) per month — less than half the annual cost of a single mid-level designer in Australia, with Creative Director oversight, unlimited revisions, and 48-hour delivery included from day one.
There are three plans — Growth, Scale, and Custom — each designed for a different stage of business. All plans include unlimited revisions, all source files, and a dedicated Creative Director reviewing every brief.
| Feature | Growth For growing businesses | Scale Popular For scaling teams | Custom Enterprise & full teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price (USD) | ~$2,200 | ~$4,400 | $9,500+ |
| Monthly price (AUD) | $3,500 | $7,000 | $15,000+ |
| Monthly price (GBP) | ~£1,800 | ~£3,500 | £7,500+ |
| Dedicated designers | 1 | 2–3 + specialists | 3–5+ full team |
| Creative Director | Every brief reviewed | 10–20 hrs/month | Full creative leadership |
| Fractional CMO | — | Add-on | 8–16 hrs/month |
| Service categories | 100+ core | All core + premium | All + brand strategy |
| Video & motion | Add-on | Included | Included |
| Photography | Add-on | Included | Included |
| Concurrent requests | 2 | 5 | Unlimited |
| Turnaround | 48 hours | 48 hours | Same-day available |
| Brands supported | 1 | Up to 3 | Unlimited |
| Revisions | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Source files | All included | All included | All included |
| Minimum commitment | Month-to-month | Month-to-month | Annual |
| Get Started | Get Started | Talk to Us |
AUD and GBP pricing is indicative based on prevailing exchange rates and rounded for readability. Invoiced in your local currency. Prices exclude applicable taxes (GST for Australian clients).
Hiring a single mid-level designer in-house costs significantly more than most businesses realise once you account for total employment costs. A TDS Growth subscription delivers a full team — Creative Director included — for less than the loaded cost of one salary.
| Comparison point | In-house designer (AU) | In-house designer (UK) | In-house designer (US) | TDS Growth Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual cost | $137,000 AUD | £79,840 GBP | $110,429 USD | From $66,000 AUD/yr |
| Time to hire | 6–12 weeks | 4–10 weeks | 4–10 weeks | Start within 5 days |
| Skills coverage | 1 skill set | 1 skill set | 1 skill set | Brand, web, motion, strategy |
| Creative Director oversight | No | No | No | Yes, every brief |
| Sick leave / holidays | Paid regardless | Paid regardless | Paid regardless | No interruption to output |
| Scalable capacity | No — hire more staff | No — hire more staff | No — hire more staff | Upgrade plan anytime |
| Lock-in commitment | Employment contract | Employment contract | Employment contract | Month-to-month |
Design subscription services range from $499 to $100,000+ per month. The key difference is not just price — it's what you get. TDS is the only DaaS provider in the market combining a dedicated Creative Director, photography, video, and brand strategy at every tier above Growth.
| Provider | Price (USD/mo) | Creative Director | Photography | Video | Lock-in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penji | $499–$899 | — | — | — | Month-to-month |
| Kimp | $599–$995 | — | — | Add-on | Month-to-month |
| ManyPixels | $549–$2,399 | — | — | Limited | Month-to-month |
| Flocksy | $595–$7,950 | — | — | Yes (higher tiers) | Month-to-month |
| Design Pickle | $1,918+ | — | — | Add-on | Annual billed monthly |
| Designity | $3,495–$8,495 | Yes | — | Add-on | Month-to-month |
| TDS DaaS | $3,500–$15,000+ | Yes — every plan | Scale & Custom | Scale & Custom | Month-to-month |
| Superside | $5,000–$100,000+ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Annual (typically) |
Pricing data sourced from public provider websites, March 2026. Prices shown are headline USD rates for the closest equivalent tier. Actual pricing may vary by scope, team size, and region. TDS pricing shown at Growth plan entry point; Custom plans scale significantly higher based on team configuration and scope.
We're offering 30% off the first 6 months of any plan to our founding clients. This is a one-time pricing lock — your rate is grandfathered for the life of your subscription.
Not sure if DaaS is right for your business? Run a 2-week paid pilot at 50% off your chosen plan. Submit real briefs, see real output, experience our async workflow — before committing to a subscription.
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