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Meta usually produces cheaper leads and more volume; LinkedIn costs more per click but targets by job title and seniority, which helps reach high-income professionals. In 2025 B2B benchmarks from Metadata.io, LinkedIn averaged $9.39 per click and $202 per lead versus $1.95 and $145 on Facebook. Most sponsors start on Meta for volume, add LinkedIn for professional targeting, and judge both on cost per booked call, not cost per lead.
Key takeaways
- LinkedIn CPC averaged $9.39 vs $1.95 on Facebook in 2025 B2B campaigns (Metadata.io).
- Cost per lead: $202 on LinkedIn vs $145 on Facebook in the same data.
- Facebook real estate lead campaigns averaged a $16.61 CPL (WordStream 2025), but accredited investor leads typically cost more.
- Compare channels on cost per booked call and cost per invested LP.
What do Meta and LinkedIn ads cost?
$9.39Average LinkedIn cost per clickMetadata.io, 2025
$1.95Average Facebook cost per clickMetadata.io, 2025
4.8xLinkedIn CPC premium over FacebookSame dataset
Cost per lead: LinkedIn vs Facebook
2025 B2B campaign data, US dollars
Engagement and conversion
2025 B2B campaign data, percent
| Facebook lead campaigns, 2025 | All industries | Real estate |
|---|---|---|
| Click-through rate | 2.59% | 3.75% |
| Cost per click | $1.92 | $1.57 |
| Conversion rate | 7.72% | 9.53% |
| Cost per lead | $27.66 | $16.61 |
Source: WordStream Facebook Ads Benchmarks 2025 (campaigns April 2024 to June 2025; medians). Real estate here is mostly consumer property leads, which are cheaper than accredited investor leads.
Where does each channel fit?
| Meta (Facebook + Instagram) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Strength | Volume, low CPC, video and retargeting | Job title, seniority, industry and company targeting |
| Best for | Lead magnets, webinars, retargeting site visitors | Reaching physicians, executives, business owners |
| Weakness | Limited professional targeting; lead quality varies | High CPC; smaller audiences |
| Special ad category | Financial products and services rules can limit targeting options | Fewer restrictions on professional targeting |
| Typical role in LP funnel | Attract + retarget | Attract high-fit prospects + principal content amplification |
Judge channels by cost per booked call
Cost per lead hides quality differences. Here is an illustrative comparison using the 2025 benchmark CPLs and example downstream rates.
| Step | Meta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per lead | $145 | $202 |
| Lead to booked call (example) | 6% | 10% |
| Cost per booked call | $2,417 | $2,020 |
| Booked call to investor (example) | 15% | 18% |
| Ad cost per invested LP | $16,111 | $11,222 |
Illustrative model. Downstream rates are assumptions, not benchmarks. Replace with your own data.
The cheaper lead isn't always the cheaper investorIllustrative model
Illustrative model, US dollars
Run your own numbers in the Ad Budget & Cost-per-Investor Calculator.
Compliance notes
- Under 506(b), ads should promote your firm and educational content, not a specific offering.
- Under 506(c), ads may promote the offering, but every investor must be a verified accredited investor.
- Meta classifies many investing ads under its financial products and services rules, which can restrict targeting by age, gender and ZIP code.
- Keep claims factual and balanced; have counsel review ad copy that mentions returns.
How to test both channels
- Pick one educational offer (guide, webinar) and one landing page.
- Split budget 60/40 Meta/LinkedIn for 6 to 8 weeks.
- Track every lead to booked call and show rate, by channel.
- Shift budget toward the lower cost per booked call, not the lower CPL.
- Add retargeting on Meta for everyone who visited but did not convert.
Size your ad budget
Open the calculator →Calculate cost per booked call and per invested LP.
Frequently asked questions
Neither is better in every case. Facebook (Meta) usually delivers cheaper, higher-volume leads; LinkedIn delivers more precise professional targeting at a higher cost. Compare them on cost per booked call and cost per invested LP.
In Metadata.io's 2025 B2B benchmarks, LinkedIn averaged about $202 per lead and $9.39 per click. Accredited investor campaigns can be higher or lower depending on targeting and offer.
Under Rule 506(c), you can advertise an offering to the public as long as you verify all investors are accredited. Under 506(b), ads should promote your brand and education only. Confirm with counsel.
Many sponsors test with a few thousand dollars per month for 6 to 8 weeks per channel, enough to see booked-call data. Use the ad budget calculator to size a test around your raise goals.
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