Initial setup and onboarding costs typically range from $2,500-$5,000 including domain registration, hosting, website design, and platform fees. Monthly ongoing costs range from $399-$1,599 for hosting, payment processing, and platform subscriptions. Content creation and marketing budgets vary from $1,000-$5,000 monthly depending on your scale and approach. Most subscription businesses achieve positive ROI within 6-12 months with proper execution and consistent marketing efforts.