CIENCE review: pricing, terms and alternatives
CIENCE supplies offshore or US/Europe SDRs for outbound meetings, managed by a campaign team on its own platform. Its pricing is fully published and month to month, but its review record is weaker than the others here.
- Our score
- 6.7/10
- Type
- Outsourced SDR and appointment-setting firm (part of graph8)
- Price
- $1,750–$3,500/mo
- Founded
- 2015
- Reviews
- 4.2/5 on Clutch from 142 reviews
Our verdict
CIENCE is strongest on pricing transparency (8/10): Detailed public price list and bonus formula; setup fee amount not shown. Its weakest area is replacement & guarantees (3/10): No replacement policy published.
Outsourced SDRs for appointment setting; mixed reviews.
What we like
- Most detailed published pricing in this group, including the bonus formula
- Month to month, and you can add or remove SDRs each month
- Offshore or US/Europe SDRs, so you can pick by budget and time zone
What to watch
- Lowest Clutch rating in this group (4.2 from 142 reviews)
- Fixed fees add up: $2,000 campaign team plus $499 platform each month, plus a one-time setup fee whose amount isn't published
Pricing
Per SDR per month: offshore from $1,750, US/Europe from $3,500; plus $2,000/mo campaign team, $499/mo platform, a one-time setup fee and a performance bonus.
Contract terms
- Minimum commitment
- Month to month. One SDR minimum; the campaign team and platform fees apply however many SDRs you run.
- Trial or guarantee
- Not published
- Replacement
- Not published
- Notice period
- "Month to month, no long contract." Notice period not stated. SDRs can be added or removed month to month.
Score breakdown
4/10
8/10
3/10
8/10
8/10
7/10
CIENCE vs VA MASTERS
Published by Outsourcing Insider, a VA MASTERS company. VA MASTERS is ranked here using the same rubric as every other service. About us
| CIENCE | VA MASTERS Parent company | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,750–$3,500/mo | $8.50–$14.50/hr |
| Type | Outsourced SDR and appointment-setting firm (part of graph8) | Managed agency |
| Minimum | Month to month | 80 hours/month recommended; fewer hours possible |
| Trial | Not published | 30-day trial: end anytime, no notice |
| Replacement | Not published | Free; new candidates usually in about 2 business days |
| Notice | "Month to month, no long contract." Notice period not stated | None during the trial; notice period after |
| Score (sales & appointment setting) | 6.7/10 | 7.7/10 |
Alternatives to CIENCE
Other services in our sales & appointment setting ranking:
FAQ
How much does CIENCE cost?
CIENCE lists $1,750–$3,500/mo. In its own words: Per SDR per month: offshore from $1,750, US/Europe from $3,500; plus $2,000/mo campaign team, $499/mo platform, a one-time setup fee and a performance bonus. Prices checked October 2026.
Does CIENCE offer a trial or money-back guarantee?
CIENCE doesn't publish trial terms.
What happens if the assistant isn't a good fit?
CIENCE doesn't publish a replacement policy.
Is CIENCE a good choice for sales & appointment setting?
Outsourced SDRs for appointment setting; mixed reviews. It ranks #3 of 5 in our sales & appointment setting ranking, with a score of 6.7/10.
What are the best alternatives to CIENCE?
In our sales & appointment setting ranking: VA MASTERS (7.7/10), SalesRoads (7.6/10), Belkins (6.0/10), Martal Group (5.8/10).