We build custom automations that handle your lead follow-up, reporting, and data entry, so your team has time for the work that actually grows the business. Fixed-price builds, agreed before any work starts.
Book a Free Discovery CallFixed-price builds
From$450
One price, agreed before any work starts.
Who we work with
Most of our work is for three kinds of business. If yours is different, the same tools still apply.
Recruitment agencies
MSPs
Marketing agencies
A two-minute introduction from Ian Maskell, founder of Marathon
What the calculator shows you
No sign-up and no email. Every figure is your own arithmetic, and the basis for the saving range is on the calculator page.
The calculation runs in your browser and the answer is yours immediately. We keep an anonymous copy of what you enter, and nothing that identifies you.
These are your numbers, not an average. The only figure that carries an outside assumption is the saving range, and its basis is set out on the calculator page.
Case studies from businesses we have helped through automation. Figures earned in pounds sterling are shown in US dollars at the October 2026 rate.
US$604K
An automated digital operation handling fulfilment, communication and customer workflows. About US$604,000 profit from US$1.19 million revenue over 24 months.
Digital operations300%+
A structured intake and booking funnel for a private medical clinic, taking prospects from interest to qualification to booking.
Healthcare5x
Automated ordering and fulfilment for a glazing parts supplier, taking spare-parts revenue from about US$26,000 a year to over US$132,000 in 12 months.
ManufacturingWhen a candidate applies, their CV is read and logged in your ATS, matched against your open roles, and the consultant receives a shortlist with a drafted email to the client. If two consultants each spend about 2 hours a week on this by hand, that is 4 hours a week. At US$30 an hour that is about US$520 a month, so a multi-step workflow from US$1,400 would pay for itself in under three months.
Work out your own numbersOpen-ended quotes, automations nobody else understands, and a handover that ends the relationship.
You find out the cost after the work is done.
Nobody on your team can see how it works or fix it.
When your tools change, the automation quietly breaks.
Set after a discovery call and before any work starts.
Every workflow is mapped out and written up for your team.
We fix anything that drifts and adjust as your business changes.
Step 01 // How it works
We understand your business, challenges, and goals. We identify your automation opportunities and show where technology delivers the greatest impact.
Step 02 // How it works
We design a tailored solution aligned to your business objectives. You receive a clear roadmap with defined milestones, realistic timelines, and measurable expected outcomes.
Step 03 // How it works
We build in stages, sharing automations before handover. Every workflow is documented for your team to maintain.
Step 04 // How it works
We monitor performance, fix anything that drifts, and adjust as your business changes. Your systems stay current without requiring ongoing management from you.
We build the workflows and integrations that let lean teams run like much bigger ones.
Tools we build with
n8n
Zapier
OpenAI
HubSpot
Salesforce
Pipedrive
Airtable
Notion
ClickUp
Asana
Monday.com
Trello
Slack
Microsoft
Discord
WhatsApp
Telegram
Twilio
Stripe
Shopify
Mailchimp
Google
GitHub Fixed prices, agreed after a discovery call and before any work starts.
Updated 23 September 2026
*All prices are listed in US dollars.
From $450
One trigger, one path, no exception handling
From $1,400
Several systems, error handling, notifications
From $2,375
Extraction, validation, approval routing
From $7,250
Bespoke interface, database, user accounts
A $1,400 workflow automating 5 hours a week of staff time pays for itself in 2 to 4 months. Work out yours
Full breakdown: how to calculate true AI automation costs.
Everything we build belongs to you. We build and test on our own infrastructure, then export the finished workflow to your n8n, self-hosted or n8n Cloud. We never host client workflows, so nothing is locked to us.
Simple automations take 1 to 2 weeks. Multi-system integrations and AI workflows take 4 to 8 weeks. Marketing websites take 3 to 6 weeks. Your quote gives the exact timeline.
Self-hosted n8n is free to use for your own business under n8n's licence, so you pay only for the server. n8n Cloud starts at €20 a month billed annually (about US$22) for 2,500 executions. See n8n's pricing. We help you choose the option that fits your volume.
Common questions about working with Marathon
We offer AI-powered automation, web development, marketing automation, process optimisation, system integration, and strategic consulting. Whether you need to automate repetitive tasks, build a high-converting website, streamline your marketing, or redesign inefficient processes, we have the expertise to help.
AI can automate repetitive tasks, analyse data faster than humans, generate content, and handle customer interactions around the clock. For small and medium businesses, this means you can operate with the efficiency of a much larger company without the overhead. Our AI automation services help you identify the highest-impact opportunities and implement practical solutions using tools like n8n, ChatGPT, and Claude.
We start with a discovery call to understand your goals and challenges. From there, we provide a clear proposal with scope, timeline, and pricing. Throughout the project, you'll have regular check-ins and direct access to our team. We're partners, not just vendors.
Timelines vary by project type and complexity. Simple automations or website updates can be completed in 1-2 weeks. Marketing websites typically take 3-6 weeks, and custom web applications 8-16 weeks. Multi-system integrations and AI workflows typically take 4-8 weeks, and full process overhauls 8-12 weeks. We'll provide a clear timeline during your discovery call.
Every project is unique, so we tailor pricing to your specific needs and objectives. During the discovery call, we'll assess the scope, complexity, and expected outcomes. We then provide a transparent quote with clear deliverables. No hidden fees or surprises.
No. We handle the technical work and build solutions your team can use without expertise. We provide training, documentation, and ongoing support to ensure smooth adoption. You focus on your business; we handle the technology.
Yes. We specialise in integrating with existing platforms, whether that's your CRM, accounting software, marketing tools, or custom databases. If your tools have APIs or data exports, we can connect them. We'll map out your current tech stack during discovery.
We offer maintenance packages including monitoring, updates, troubleshooting, and optimisation. You'll have direct access to our team via email and Slack. We also provide emergency support for critical issues and can scale our involvement as your needs evolve.
Book a free discovery call using the form below. We'll discuss your goals, challenges, and opportunities. After the call, you'll receive a clear proposal outlining the recommended approach, timeline, and investment. No pressure, no obligation.
A task that takes a member of staff 5 hours a week costs about $10,400 a year, at a staff cost of $40 an hour. Automating it typically saves between half and four fifths of that, so a $1,400 workflow pays for itself in 2 to 4 months and keeps saving after that. Your own payback depends on how often the task happens, how long it takes and who does it. Our free process cost calculator works it out from your numbers, and we calculate it properly before quoting.
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