What It Really Costs to Keep $1,000/day Running for 90 Days (Contingency Spreadsheet)

Priscila Alencar · 2026-10-07

Real cost of keeping $1,000/day in ads running

To maintain an operation spending $1,000 per day on ads, it’s essential to consider several factors that directly impact costs and campaign performance. Let’s break each one down.

PROFILES, BMs, PROXIES, ANTIDETECT, CARDS

• Profiles: It’s recommended to have at least 5 to 10 profiles to avoid bans. The cost to create and maintain each one can range from $50 to $100, depending on the method used.

• Business Managers (BMs): Keep at least 2-3 BMs. Costs are generally low, but diversification is essential to reduce risk.

• Proxies: Use high-quality proxies. The cost can range from $15 to $50 per month per proxy. Ideally, have at least 3 proxies to distribute traffic.

• Antidetect: Tools like Antidetect Browser can cost around $100 to $300 per month. They help prevent bans and maintain profile integrity.

• Cards: Use virtual and physical cards. The maintenance cost for each card can vary, but factor in a 2-5% fee on total spend.

Expected ban rate

The expected ban rate in paid ad campaigns can be 10 to 30%. That means if you plan to spend $1,000/day, factor in that you may need to spend $1,100 to $1,300/day to make up for lost ad accounts and ads.

Replacement time

Replacing banned ad accounts and ads can take anywhere from 24 hours to 7 days. Plan for this by keeping a stock of accounts and ads ready to activate.

Total cost as % of spend

The total cost of maintaining the operation (profiles, BMs, proxies, etc.) can range from 20 to 50% of your total ad spend. For example, if you spend $90,000 over 90 days, factor in an additional cost of $18,000 to $45,000.

Where to cut costs without increasing risk

• Reduce the number of proxies: Keep 2 proxies instead of 3, as long as they’re high quality.

• Reduce the number of profiles: If you’re comfortable with the risk, run with 5 profiles instead of 10.

• Use more affordable antidetect solutions: Evaluate alternatives that offer a good balance between cost and functionality.

• Monitor and adjust: Use tools like FreeSpy to monitor ad performance and adjust your strategy in real time, avoiding unnecessary spend.

Now, considering all these factors, how much do you estimate you’d spend on maintenance for an operation spending $1,000/day?