Bruce Clay vs Single Grain

A head-to-head comparison of Bruce Clay and Single Grain in seo agencies, scored across the same 5 weighted criteria so you can see exactly where each agency is stronger.

Bruce Clay

Search marketing agency providing SEO, AI optimization, PPC, content, social advertising, training, and tools since 1996.

82/ 100 overallHigher score
Single Grain

Revenue marketing agency focused on pipeline growth through SEO, paid media, CRO, and AI-native execution.

75/ 100 overall

Score-by-score

CriterionBruce ClaySingle Grain
Website Presence(20%)8988
Search Visibility(20%)7262
Trust & Credibility(20%)8676
Market Presence(15%)8174
Customer Satisfaction(10%)8072
Overall8275

Pricing at a glance

Bruce Clay

Model
Custom-quoted monthly retainer for agency services, with some all-inclusive packaged SEO work; also sells self-serve subscriptions for tools and training.
Typical range
$5,000-$200,000 / month
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Single Grain

Model
Custom monthly retainer / revenue-marketing engagement. Public evidence on Single Grain’s own site says engagements start at a monthly retainer, and directory profiles indicate they also take project-based work with custom scoping rather than fixed packages.
Typical range
$15,000+ / month
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