Scorpion alternative
A Scorpion Alternative for Contractors Who Want to See the Price
By Jim Robbins, co-founder of Iron Pixel · Updated November 6, 2026
Scorpion is a large marketing company for home-service contractors, law firms and healthcare practices. According to its own FAQ, it typically requires a 12-month contract for its marketing technology and SEO, builds websites on its own proprietary platform, and gives you ownership of the website after the initial term. It doesn't publish prices. Iron Pixel is a smaller alternative with published pricing: a $1,000 setup and $200–$600 a month for a custom contractor website, hosting, Google Maps work, local SEO and AI search optimization. It's also a 12-month agreement, and your site and domain are transferred to you whenever you leave.
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Scorpion vs. Iron Pixel
| Scorpion | Iron Pixel | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Not published; custom quote | Published: $1,000 setup + $200, $400 or $600/mo |
| Contract | Typically 12 months for marketing technology and SEO (per Scorpion's FAQ) | 12 months |
| Platform | Scorpion's proprietary CMS | Custom-built site; transferred to you if you leave |
| Website ownership | Yours after the initial term (per Scorpion's FAQ) | Transferred to you whenever you leave |
| If you cancel | Scorpion says you receive the site's static files, design assets and content | Your website and domain move to you |
| Paid ads | Offered; Scorpion says it doesn't give access to PPC campaigns it ran for you | Not offered |
| Launch time | Ask Scorpion | 3–7 business days |
| Who you work with | Account team | The two founders, Jim and Lindsay |
Scorpion's terms can vary by client and change over time. Confirm current pricing and terms with Scorpion directly before you compare.
When Scorpion is probably the better fit
If you're a multi-location company spending heavily on Google Ads and want one large vendor to run ads, call handling and software together, a company Scorpion's size is built for that. Be honest with yourself about what you need.
When Iron Pixel is the better fit
- You want to know the full price before a sales call
- You're a local contractor who needs a site that ranks on Google Maps and gets calls, not an enterprise software platform
- You want to talk to the people building your site
- You want your site live in days, not weeks
- You want to show up in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews as well as regular search
What a contractor website from Iron Pixel includes
| Plan | Monthly | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | $200/mo | Custom website, mobile-first design, Google Business Profile optimization, quote forms, secure hosting & maintenance, ongoing support, social media integration |
| Grow (most popular) | $400/mo | Everything in Launch + keyword targeting for your services and area, local ranking work, 3–5 professionally written blogs a month, 50+ directory listings and backlinks (Apple Maps, Yelp, Bing and more), Google review monitoring |
| Dominate | $600/mo | Everything in Grow + AI authority building, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) for ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Google AI Overviews |
Terms: $1,000 one-time setup, plans from $200/month, 12-month agreement, and if you ever leave we transfer your website and domain to you.
Switching from Scorpion
- Check your term end date. It's in your agreement. Plan the switch for when the term ends.
- Confirm your domain and Google Business Profile access. You should have owner access to both.
- Ask Scorpion for your site files and content. Scorpion's FAQ says it provides static files, design assets and content when you cancel.
- Let us build and test the new site in advance. We'll match or redirect your existing page addresses so the rankings you've earned carry over.
- Plan your ads separately. If you run Google Ads, set up an account you own before you switch, since Scorpion says it doesn't provide access to campaigns it ran.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Scorpion cost?
Scorpion doesn't publish pricing. Ask for a written quote that includes setup, monthly fees and ad spend, then compare the first-year total.
Do you own your website with Scorpion?
Scorpion's FAQ says you own the website after the initial term of your agreement, which is typically 12 months.
Is Iron Pixel cheaper than Scorpion?
Our prices are published: $1,000 setup plus $200, $400 or $600 a month, including the website, hosting and support. Since Scorpion quotes per client, compare a written quote against those numbers.
What trades do you work with?
Plumbers, HVAC, roofers, electricians, siding, landscaping, painting, pest control, pressure washing, cleaning companies, general contractors and more.
Will I lose my rankings if I leave Scorpion?
Some movement is normal. Keeping your domain, rebuilding each ranking page and redirecting old addresses keeps the loss small. We handle that during the switch.
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See your new contractor website before you commit
Call or text and we'll build a free mockup. Launch in 3–7 business days for $1,000 setup and plans from $200/month.