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2025 Comparison

PerfoAds vs Hiring a Shopify Agency: Self-Service Intelligence vs Full-Service Management

Agencies cost $2,000-$10,000+/month. PerfoAds gives you the same insights for $39/month—you just do the implementation.

PerfoAds: $39-399/mo
Hiring a Shopify Agency: $2,000-$10,000+/month

Feature Comparison

FeaturePerfoAdsHiring a Shopify Agency
Google Ads management

PerfoAds provides insights, you execute. Agencies execute for you.

Campaign optimization
Strategy development
Creative production
AI-powered analysis
Real-time monitoring
Feed optimization
Multi-channel management
Soon
Reporting
Audit functionality

Why Choose PerfoAds Over Hiring a Shopify Agency

Key advantages that make PerfoAds the better choice for most teams.

50x lower cost than agency management
Complete transparency into all recommendations
AI analysis is consistent and unbiased
No contracts or long-term commitments
Learn while optimizing (agencies keep you dependent)

Honest Assessment of Hiring a Shopify Agency

Hiring a Shopify Agency Strengths

  • Full-service execution—you don't do the work
  • Deep Shopify and ecommerce expertise
  • Strategic guidance and account management
  • Creative production capabilities
  • Established playbooks for ecommerce growth

Hiring a Shopify Agency Weaknesses

  • Very expensive ($2,000-$10,000+/month)
  • Often require long-term contracts
  • Variable quality between agencies
  • Less transparency into what's happening
  • May not prioritize your account (smaller clients)

When to Choose Hiring a Shopify Agency

Ecommerce brands with $50K+/month ad spend who want hands-off management and can afford premium agency fees

The Verdict

Agencies make sense if you have the budget and want hands-off management. PerfoAds makes sense if you want to understand your Google Ads, have some time for implementation, and want to keep costs low. Many brands use PerfoAds to validate their agency's work or to handle optimization in-house at a fraction of the cost. The right choice depends on your budget, time, and how much you want to learn.

Frequently Asked Questions

For Google Ads optimization specifically, largely yes—if you or someone on your team can implement recommendations. PerfoAds provides the same analysis and optimization insights that agencies use, delivered through AI. What you lose is the execution: agencies implement changes for you, while PerfoAds tells you what to change. If you have 5-10 hours per week for Google Ads management, PerfoAds at $39/month can replace $2,000-5,000/month in agency fees. Many brands make this switch and see equal or better results.

Ready to Try PerfoAds?

Start optimizing your Google Ads with AI that understands your business. Plans start at $39/month.

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