Directiveconsulting vs Search Scientists

A head-to-head comparison of Directiveconsulting and Search Scientists in ppc agencies, scored across the same 5 weighted criteria so you can see exactly where each agency is stronger.

Directiveconsulting

B2B marketing agency focused on qualified pipeline and sustainable growth.

75/ 100 overallHigher score
Search Scientists

Modern PPC management and optimization for e-commerce and growth-focused brands.

70/ 100 overall

Score-by-score

CriterionDirectiveconsultingSearch Scientists
Website Presence(20%)8983
Search Visibility(20%)5858
Trust & Credibility(20%)7672
Market Presence(15%)8166
Customer Satisfaction(10%)6774
Overall7570

Pricing at a glance

Directiveconsulting

Model
Primarily a custom monthly retainer agency, with one publicly priced startup package. Directive also sells at least one low-ticket self-serve digital course. Third-party directories/review aggregators suggest custom engagements can also be discussed in project-budget terms, but the agency’s own site frames the managed-services offer as ongoing monthly billing.
Typical range
$6,500/mo and up
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Search Scientists

Model
Hybrid monthly retainer + percentage of ad spend for PPC management; custom quote for larger spend levels. Search Scientists publicly sells ongoing PPC management on a monthly basis, with pricing tied to both a fixed base fee and a variable percentage of monthly ad spend.
Typical range
$879-$1,649 / mo base fee
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