CIENCE vs Stellar Digital
CIENCE has been pivoting toward a SaaS platform with their GO products. We build custom outbound on tools you probably already use. Here's what that actually means in practice.
CIENCE
Data and technology platform hybrid with proprietary GO products, shifting from agency to SaaS.
Stellar Digital
Pure execution agency. No proprietary platform, no locked-in stack. Custom-built systems you own.
Feature comparison
When CIENCE is the right call
- ▸You want a platform product. Dashboards, data, and outreach in one tool
- ▸You need enterprise-grade data at scale and want to pay for CIENCE's proprietary database
- ▸Your org is large enough to negotiate annual contracts and has dedicated ops staff to run the platform
- ▸You want one vendor for both data and execution
When Stellar Digital is the right call
- ▸You want custom systems that aren't tied to a vendor's product roadmap
- ▸You want hands-on campaign management, not another platform to log into
- ▸You want transparent reporting with full data access from day one
- ▸Your stack is already set and you need integration, not replacement
- ▸You'd rather pay for results than for a SaaS subscription on top of execution fees
What actually sets Stellar Digital apart
No platform lock-in
CIENCE has been building out its GO product suite to capture more of your stack. Over time, your data, campaigns, and reporting all end up inside their platform, and switching gets painful. We use open tools on purpose: Instantly for sequencing, Apollo or Clay for data, your existing CRM. Nothing proprietary to untangle later.
Transparent data, always
With CIENCE, enrichment data flows through their proprietary database. With us, every contact record, enrichment source, and campaign result lands in your CRM or Supabase database in real time. You always have full access.
Custom systems vs platform templates
CIENCE's GO platform is built for scale and standardization. Same template approach for every client. We build custom workflows per engagement: bespoke ICP filters, custom scoring logic, personalized outreach that fits your specific market.
Pricing model clarity
CIENCE's pricing often bundles platform fees with execution fees, which makes it hard to know what you're actually paying for. We charge a flat retainer for setup and campaign management. No platform license, no per-seat fees.
See if Stellar Digital is the right fit
30 minutes. We map out the right outbound approach for your ICP — no pitch, just the plan.
Book a free auditFrequently asked questions
What are CIENCE's GO products?
CIENCE GO is a suite of SaaS tools including GO Data (B2B database), GO Digital (display ad targeting), GO Show (intent data), and GO Flow (automation). They represent CIENCE's shift from pure agency to platform company. Useful if you want a single vendor, but it adds platform lock-in and bumps your total cost.
How does CIENCE's data compare to Apollo or Clay?
CIENCE's proprietary database is solid, especially for enterprise contacts. That said, waterfall enrichment across Apollo, Prospeo, and Hunter often hits higher coverage for SMB and mid-market targets at lower cost. That's the approach we use.
Is CIENCE still an agency or is it now a platform?
CIENCE is actively transitioning toward a platform model with its GO product suite. You can still buy managed services, but the push toward their tech stack means you're increasingly paying for SaaS alongside execution.
What tools does Stellar Digital use instead of CIENCE's platform?
We use open tools: Instantly or Smartlead for email sequencing, Apollo or Clay for data enrichment, LinkedIn Sales Navigator for prospecting, and your existing CRM for contact management. All data stays in tools you control.
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