THIS ARTICLE IS FOR: ✅ Managed
Stage: Onboarding / Live / Renewals
Owner: Billing
Last updated: 2025-12-19
TL;DR
Billing for the Managed Program starts 15 days after signup, not immediately.
The delay covers domain setup, inbox creation, and warm-up.
Pricing depends on your plan tier (Base → Enterprise) and billing cadence (Quarterly or Yearly).
All plans include done-for-you setup, inbox infrastructure, and deliverability monitoring.
When you’d use this / Why it matters
If you’re onboarding into ListKit’s Managed (DFY) cold email program or reviewing invoices, this article explains when you’re billed, what you’re paying for, and how plan limits scale as you move up tiers.
Billing timeline
Billing does not start immediately when you sign up.
Billing begins 15 days after your subscription date
This delay accounts for:
Domain purchasing
Inbox creation
DNS setup
Warm-up period
Expected outcome:
You are not charged until your sending infrastructure is prepared and warming.
Standard Cold Email Setup Packages
(Quarterly & Yearly)
Source:
Base Plan
Setup cost
$1,500 (one-time, done-for-you setup)
Domains
$150/year for 15 domains (purchased by you via Porkbun)
Leads contacted
Up to 15,000 / quarter
Up to 60,000 / year
Sending volume
Up to 45,000 messages / quarter
Up to 180,000 messages / year
Inbox infrastructure
30 email inboxes
Private ListKit infrastructure
24/7 AI deliverability monitoring
First cost
$4,000 (quarterly)
$10,500 (yearly)
Ongoing cost
$2,500 / quarter
Gold Plan
Setup cost
$1,500 (one-time)
Domains
$300/year for 30 domains
Leads contacted
Up to 30,000 / quarter
Up to 120,000 / year
Sending volume
Up to 90,000 messages / quarter
Up to 360,000 messages / year
Inbox infrastructure
60 email inboxes
Private ListKit infrastructure
24/7 AI deliverability monitoring
First cost
$5,000 (quarterly)
$14,100 (yearly)
Ongoing cost
$3,500 / quarter
Platinum Plan
Setup cost
$1,500 (one-time)
Domains
$450/year for 45 domains
Leads contacted
Up to 45,000 / quarter
Up to 180,000 / year
Sending volume
Up to 135,000 messages / quarter
Up to 540,000 messages / year
Inbox infrastructure
90 email inboxes
Private ListKit infrastructure
24/7 AI deliverability monitoring
First cost
$6,300 (quarterly)
$18,700 (yearly)
Ongoing cost
$4,800 / quarter
Custom Cold Email Setup Packages
(Quarterly & Yearly)
Source:
Custom Base Plan
Setup cost
$1,500 (one-time)
Domains
$750/year for 75 domains
Leads contacted
Up to 75,000 / quarter
Up to 300,000 / year
Sending volume
Up to 225,000 messages / quarter
Up to 900,000 messages / year
Inbox infrastructure
150 email inboxes
Private ListKit infrastructure
24/7 AI deliverability monitoring
First cost
$9,500 (quarterly)
$29,500 (yearly)
Ongoing cost
$8,000 / quarter
Custom Scale Plan
Setup cost
$1,500 (one-time)
Domains
$1,050/year for 105 domains
Leads contacted
Up to 105,000 / quarter
Up to 420,000 / year
Sending volume
Up to 315,000 messages / quarter
Up to 1,260,000 messages / year
Inbox infrastructure
210 email inboxes
Private ListKit infrastructure
24/7 AI deliverability monitoring
First cost
$13,500 (quarterly)
$44,700 (yearly)
Ongoing cost
$12,000 / quarter
Custom Enterprise Plan
Setup cost
$1,500 (one-time)
Domains
$2,100/year for 210 domains
Leads contacted
Up to 210,000 / quarter
Up to 840,000 / year
Sending volume
Up to 630,000 messages / quarter
Up to 2,520,000 messages / year
Inbox infrastructure
420 email inboxes
Private ListKit infrastructure
24/7 AI deliverability monitoring
First cost
$21,500 (quarterly)
$73,500 (yearly)
Ongoing cost
$20,000 / quarter
What’s included across all Managed plans
All Managed Program plans include:
Done-for-you cold email setup
Domain and inbox architecture
Controlled sending limits and ramp-up
Always-on warm-up
24/7 AI deliverability monitoring
Private sending infrastructure
Troubleshooting / FAQs
Why do I see a charge after 15 days?
That’s when billing officially starts, once setup and warm-up are underway.
Are domains included in my invoice?
Domains are purchased separately by you (via Porkbun) at the listed annual cost.
Can I upgrade plans later?
Yes. Contact support or your Account Manager to discuss upgrades.
Questions about billing or plan details?
For help with:
Charges or invoices
Plan limits
Upgrades or changes
💬 In-app chat
Expected outcome
You should now understand:
When billing starts
What each Managed plan includes
How pricing scales across tiers
Who to contact for billing questions