Agency-Level Insights. Startup Speed and Price.
CRO agencies deliver great work — eventually. But when you're spending $5K/mo on ads and your page is leaking conversions, you can't wait 3 weeks for a PDF. Here's how Arclen compares.
The honest comparison.
| Factor | Arclen | CRO Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Turnaround time | Under 5 minutes | 2-4 weeks |
| Price per audit | Free first scan, then $19 | $3,000-10,000+ |
| Primary leak identified | Yes, with severity | Yes, eventually |
| Rewritten copy | Included | Usually extra |
| PDF report | Instant download | After review cycle |
| Repeat scans | $19/scan or from $29/mo | Full retainer |
| Visual analysis | Automatic screenshot | Manual review |
| Consistent framework | Same methodology | Varies by analyst |
| Ad creative diagnosis | Free first scan, then $19 | Separate engagement |
Why it matters.
Speed kills — in a good way
A CRO agency takes 2-4 weeks to deliver an audit. During that time, you're burning ad spend on a page that's leaking conversions. At $5K/mo in spend with a 2% conversion rate gap, that's $100/day in lost revenue while you wait.
Arclen delivers your diagnosis in under 5 minutes. You can implement fixes the same day and start recovering lost conversions immediately.
The 80/20 of conversion audits
Agencies deliver comprehensive 40-page audits. But research shows 80% of conversion lift comes from fixing the #1 issue — usually the headline, the offer, or the CTA.
Arclen identifies that primary leak, gives you the exact fix, and gets you moving. You don't need 40 pages of recommendations. You need the one thing that matters most, done right.
Free vs $3,000+ — do the math
Your first Arclen diagnosis is free. After that, scans are just $19 each — or subscribe from $29/mo. For the price of one agency audit, you can run 150+ Arclen diagnoses. That means you can scan your page before and after every change, test variants, audit competitor pages, and diagnose your entire funnel.
Most teams get more actionable value from a $29/mo Arclen subscription than a single agency engagement.
When you should use an agency instead
Agencies are worth it when you need ongoing CRO management, complex multivariate testing programs, or full-service implementation. If you're spending $50K+/mo on ads and have a dedicated team, an agency relationship makes sense.
But for most teams — startups, SMBs, and growing companies — Arclen gives you the diagnosis and fixes you need at a fraction of the cost. Arclen Build lets you rebuild your page with a visual editor — plans start at $29/mo.
Start with a diagnosis. Scale with services.
Get the agency-quality insight you need right now — your first scan is free. If you want hands-on implementation, Arclen Build lets you rebuild your page with a visual editor — plans start at $29/mo.
Common questions.
For identifying the primary conversion leak and providing actionable fixes, yes. Where agencies add value is ongoing testing programs and implementation management. Arclen gives you the diagnosis and Arclen Build to implement it.
Arclen Build gives you a visual page builder to rebuild your page from your diagnosis — plans start at $29/mo. Faster and more affordable than agency alternatives.
Absolutely. Many agency teams use Arclen to get a quick baseline diagnosis before scoping larger engagements. The PDF report makes a great brief for any CRO or design team.
Find your conversion leaks.
Your first diagnosis is free, in under 5 minutes — no subscription required.