Merkle vs Search Scientists

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

Merkle

We power the experience economy.

82/ 100 overallHigher score
Search Scientists

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

70/ 100 overall

Score-by-score

CriterionMerkleSearch Scientists
Website Presence(20%)9083
Search Visibility(20%)6858
Trust & Credibility(20%)8672
Market Presence(15%)8866
Customer Satisfaction(10%)7474
Overall8270

Pricing at a glance

Merkle

Model
Primarily custom-quoted enterprise services engagements, with evidence of per-project and hourly billing on agency directories. For Merkle’s own CXM/Data Accelerator productized offering, the pricing model is usage-based/pay-as-you-go based on implemented modules and data volume.
Typical range
$150–$199 / hr
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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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