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Launched vs Hiring an SDR

AI SDR vs hiring an SDR
do the math, then decide.

An SDR costs $60k-$80k/year fully loaded — and quits in 18 months on average. AI sales assistant costs a fraction, never quits, and works the same job 24/7. Here's the breakdown.

-83%
Cost vs human SDR
100%
Calls answered
24/7
Coverage
0
Sick days, PTO, ramp
Side-by-side

AI SDR vs human SDR.

Capability
AI SDR (Launched)
Human SDR
Annual cost (loaded)
~$6,000-12,000
$60,000-$80,000+
Working hours
24/7/365
40h/wk + breaks
Ramp time
7-14 days
3-6 months
Outbound call volume
500+ /day
40-60 /day
Lead response time
< 12s
Hours
Turnover risk
None
~50% annual
Why Launched wins

What an AI SDR does that humans can't.

Same job, different physics.

Always-on coverage

Evenings, weekends, holidays — every lead gets a response in seconds.

Volume without ceiling

500+ calls/day per agent. Outreach scales without hiring.

Perfect notes every call

Searchable, taggable, linked to the contact record. Never a missed detail.

No ramp, no turnover

Trained in days, never quits, never has a bad week.

Launched vs hiring an SDR

The work of an SDR, without the salary.

A sales development rep costs a salary plus benefits, works set hours, handles one conversation at a time, takes months to ramp, and eventually moves on. Launched does the high-volume response, qualification and booking work of an SDR — instantly, around the clock, for a fraction of the cost.

Cost

An SDR: tens of thousands a year plus benefits and tools. Launched: a predictable subscription that's a fraction of one hire — see pricing.

Hours and capacity

An SDR works ~40 hours and one conversation at a time. Launched answers every call and lead 24/7, unlimited at once — nights and weekends included.

Consistency

An SDR has good days and bad days and forgets follow-ups. Launched follows up every single lead on schedule, every time, through automated nurture.

Ramp and turnover

An SDR takes months to train and may quit. Launched is live in a couple of weeks and never churns — your process stays consistent.

Many teams use both — Launched handles instant response, qualification and booking, freeing your closers to do what humans do best.

Launched vs hiring an SDR FAQ

Common questions.

Can AI really replace a sales rep?

It replaces the high-volume work — instant response, qualification, follow-up and booking. For complex closing, it hands warm, qualified prospects to your people.

How much can I save?

Launched typically costs a fraction of a single SDR's salary while covering more hours and more leads — with no benefits, tools or turnover costs.

Will leads get a worse experience?

Usually better — they get an instant, consistent response instead of waiting for a callback, and complex needs still reach a human.

Can I keep my existing sales team?

Absolutely. Most teams use Launched to feed their closers warm, booked, qualified opportunities so reps spend time only on real conversations.

Does it work after hours?

Yes, 24/7 — capturing and booking leads when a human rep would be off the clock.

How quickly can it start?

Most businesses are live within a couple of weeks — far faster than recruiting and ramping a hire.

Run the math.
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