Looking for a Scale Insights Alternative?
Get transparent AI that explains every decision, with flat-rate pricing that actually scales for agencies.
Scale Insights is powerful. Its Algorithm Stacking gives you 12 automation algorithms to layer together. But for agencies and multi-account sellers, the per-ASIN pricing and steep learning curve create real scaling challenges.
If you're spending hours configuring Algorithm Stacking for each client, or struggling to predict costs across accounts with different catalog sizes, there's an alternative built for agencies.
Why Agencies Look for Scale Insights Alternatives
- ⚠️Unpredictable per-ASIN pricing
Each client has different catalog sizes. At $78-$178+/mo for 5-20 ASINs, or 1% of ad spend for unlimited, costs vary wildly across your client base. Makes margin planning a nightmare.
- ⚠️Algorithm Stacking doesn't scale
Each account needs custom configuration of 12 algorithms. Powerful for solo sellers with one account, but a time sink for agencies managing 5, 10, or 20 clients.
- ⚠️No AI explanations for client reports
When clients ask "why did you change that bid?", you need to manually analyze and explain. Scale Insights shows what changed, not why.
- ⚠️Steep learning curve for team members
New hires need significant training to master Algorithm Stacking. Weeks to onboard vs. days with simpler tools.
- ⚠️Only 60 days of historical data
Limited lookback makes it harder to identify long-term trends or seasonal patterns for clients.
Prism: Built for Agencies
Prism takes a different approach: transparent AI that explains every decision, flat-rate pricing with accounts included, and a guided workflow that's repeatable across all your clients.
Prism Advantages for Agencies
- ✓Flat-rate pricing - $199/mo for up to 3 accounts, no per-ASIN fees
- ✓Client-ready explanations - AI reasoning you can copy directly to reports
- ✓Guided 12-step workflow - Same process across all clients, every week
- ✓Fast team onboarding - New hires productive in days, not weeks
- ✓Full historical data - Analyze long-term trends and seasonality
- ✓Predictable margins - Know exactly what each client costs you
Agency Pricing Comparison
3 accounts, 50 ASINs each:
Scale Insights (1% @ $50K): ~$500/mo
Prism Growth: $199/mo
Save $301/mo
10 accounts, $100K total spend:
Scale Insights (1%): $1,000/mo
Prism Pro: $449/mo
Save $551/mo
Prism includes up to 15 accounts in the Pro tier, with no per-account or per-ASIN fees.
Client-Ready AI Explanations
With Scale Insights, you see algorithm rules firing. With Prism, you get explanations you can share directly with clients:
Example Prism Recommendation
Recommendation: Downbid from $2.15 to $1.65
Why: This keyword has 85 clicks over 21 days but only 2 conversions (2.4% CVR), resulting in 67% ACOS, well above your 25% target. The statistical confidence is 94%. Reducing the bid by 23% should bring ACOS closer to target while maintaining presence in auctions.
Copy this directly into your client report. No manual analysis needed.
This transparency saves hours on client reporting and builds trust by showing exactly why changes are made.
A Workflow That Scales
Unlike Algorithm Stacking that requires custom configuration per account, Prism's 12-step workflow is the same for every client:
- 1Critical Alerts - Address urgent issues immediately
- 2Block Budget Drains - Min-bid zero-converting keywords
- 3Add Negatives - Block wasting search terms
- 4Downbid Underperformers - Reduce bids on high ACOS keywords
- 5Upbid Best Bets - Increase bids on efficient keywords
- 6Harvest Terms - Promote winning search terms
- 7Scale Budgets - Adjust campaign budgets
- 8Health & Structure - Fix naming, allocation & structure
Same workflow, every client, every week. Minutes per account.
Agency math: 10 clients, each taking minutes instead of hours. Total PPC optimization time is a fraction of what it would be with traditional tools.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Prism | Scale Insights |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Flat rate with accounts included | Per-ASIN or % of ad spend |
| AI Explanations | Yes - plain English | No |
| Learning Curve | Days | Weeks |
| Setup Per Account | Minimal - same workflow | Significant - custom Algorithm Stacking |
| Historical Data | Full available history | 60 days only |
| Client Reporting | AI explanations are client-ready | Manual analysis required |
| Best For | Agencies & multi-account sellers | Solo sellers with large catalogs |
Easy Migration from Scale Insights
Switching is straightforward. Both tools connect to Amazon via OAuth independently. Your campaigns exist in Amazon's system, not in Scale Insights.
Migration Steps
- 1Sign up for Prism and connect your Amazon accounts via OAuth
- 2Prism analyzes your full campaign history (not just 60 days)
- 3Review first AI recommendations with explanations within hours
- 4Run both tools in parallel if you prefer, or cancel Scale Insights
Ready to Make the Switch?
What Agencies Get With Prism
- ✓Flat-rate pricing with accounts included
- ✓AI explanations for client reports
- ✓Guided 12-step weekly workflow
- ✓Fast team member onboarding
- ✓Full historical data access
- ✓Predictable margins per client
Special Pricing: 50% off Year 1, then 20% off locked in forever. Setup in under 5 minutes + direct product team access included.
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