Firestarter SEO vs Single Grain

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

Firestarter SEO

AI-first SEO and PPC growth partner for small businesses and local service brands.

73/ 100 overall
Single Grain

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

75/ 100 overallHigher score

Score-by-score

CriterionFirestarter SEOSingle Grain
Website Presence(20%)8888
Search Visibility(20%)6262
Trust & Credibility(20%)7276
Market Presence(15%)7074
Customer Satisfaction(10%)6872
Overall7375

Pricing at a glance

Firestarter SEO

Model
Primarily monthly retainer SEO, with publicly posted monthly SEO package tiers and separate local SEO monthly plans; PPC is billed as a flat monthly management fee based on campaign scope, with ad spend paid directly to the platform. Custom quotes are offered for multi-location, franchise, and higher-competition engagements.
Typical range
$800-$3,500/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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