Metric Theory vs Search Scientists

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

Metric Theory

Data-driven performance digital marketing agency for growth-focused brands and B2B companies.

68/ 100 overall
Search Scientists

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

70/ 100 overallHigher score

Score-by-score

CriterionMetric TheorySearch Scientists
Website Presence(20%)8383
Search Visibility(20%)5458
Trust & Credibility(20%)6872
Market Presence(15%)7266
Customer Satisfaction(10%)5874
Overall6870

Pricing at a glance

Metric Theory

Model
Custom-quoted monthly agency retainer that is commonly billed as a percentage of managed ad spend. Multiple third-party sources indicate Metric Theory engagements are typically ongoing retainers for PPC / paid social management rather than fixed-price packages.
Typical range
10%–25% of ad spend
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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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