Propeller vs Search Scientists

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

Propeller

Digital agency delivering stand-out experiences that generate results.

78/ 100 overallHigher score
Search Scientists

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

70/ 100 overall

Score-by-score

CriterionPropellerSearch Scientists
Website Presence(20%)8683
Search Visibility(20%)5858
Trust & Credibility(20%)8472
Market Presence(15%)7866
Customer Satisfaction(10%)8874
Overall7870

Pricing at a glance

Propeller

Model
Primarily custom-quoted agency engagements: per-project for website/design/development work, ongoing monthly retainer for digital marketing/performance services, and at least one named always-on growth retainer product (Gravity AI).
Typical range
$25,000 - $50,000 per project
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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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