Pricing

Transparent pricing. No surprises.

We don't hide how pricing works — here are the four models, the factors that actually move the price, and what an all-inclusive quote covers. One number, in writing, after one honest scoping conversation.

The models

Four ways to buy an operation.

Most common
Per agent (dedicated)

A dedicated, full-time professional (or team) on your account, at a flat monthly rate — predictable cost, full control of their day.

Flexible
Per hour

Pay for productive hours — a fit for part-time coverage, after-hours, overflow and seasonal ramps.

Volume-based
Per interaction

A rate per call, chat or order handled — cost scales exactly with your volume. Common for order-taking and support lines.

TIOS applied
Outcome-based

Managed operations priced against SLAs and outcomes, not headcount — you buy the result, we own the how.

What moves the price

Seven factors. No mystery.

Complexity of the worksimple order-taking prices differently from licensed, regulated or clinical-adjacent workflows.
Coverage hoursbusiness-hours coverage costs less than true 24/7/365.
Skills & languagesspecialist knowledge, certifications and multilingual coverage move the rate.
Volume & seasonalityhigher committed volume earns better rates; wild seasonal swings need elastic pricing.
Channel mixvoice, chat, email and back-office work each price differently.
Compliance requirementsPCI, HIPAA or audit-heavy environments add controls that are priced in — never bolted on.
The human/AI mixAI agents on repetitive volume lower the blended cost per interaction — and the mix can shift over time.
The economics

Why this costs a fraction of in-house.

Building the same operation yourself means salaries plus recruiting, training, management, facilities, telephony, QA and the cost of attrition — all before the first call is answered. Tribe spreads that foundation across a 2,000-person operation in talent markets where world-class teams cost less, and puts AI agents on the repetitive volume. We're deliberate about the claim: not the cheapest — the best value, at enterprise grade. Compare in-house vs outsourcing →

What's included

All-inclusive means all-inclusive.

Recruitment & trainingsourcing, vetting and brand-specific training of your team.
Management & QAteam leads, quality monitoring, coaching and performance management.
Infrastructurefacilities, workstations, telephony and connectivity across our delivery sites.
Reportingthe metrics you choose, delivered on the cadence you choose.
Compliancethe certified environment — PCI DSS, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II — comes standard.
Getting a number

Scope. Quote. Pilot.

1

Scope

A short conversation about the workflow, volumes, hours and requirements.

2

Quote

A written, all-inclusive number against the model that fits — no hidden line items.

3

Pilot

A defined pilot so you judge the operation on results before you scale it.

FAQ

Pricing questions, answered.

How much does it cost to outsource a call center?
It depends on the factors that actually drive cost: complexity, coverage hours, skills, volume, channels, compliance and the human/AI mix. Tribe quotes an all-inclusive figure after a short scoping conversation — typically a fraction of the cost of building the same operation in-house.
Why don't you publish rates?
Because a flat published rate would mislead — a 24/7 licensed healthcare desk and a business-hours order line are different operations. We'd rather scope honestly and put one all-inclusive number in writing.
What does "all-inclusive" mean?
Recruitment, training, management, QA, infrastructure, reporting and compliance are in the rate. No hidden line items, no surprise fees.
Does adding AI make it cheaper?
Generally, yes — AI agents on the repetitive volume lower the blended cost per interaction, with humans on the work that needs judgment. You choose the mix and can shift it over time.
How do I get an actual number?
Tell us the workflow. After a short scoping conversation you get a written, all-inclusive quote — and a pilot path so you can judge the operation on results.

Get your number.

Tell us the workflow. You'll get one honest, all-inclusive quote — and a pilot path to prove it.