RevenueRx vs Manual Audit
How does an automated RevenueRx audit compare to hiring a consultant or doing a manual review? Here's a head-to-head breakdown.
100x
Faster than manual
50-200x
Cheaper
3-8x
More checks
| Feature | RevenueRx | Manual / Consultant |
|---|---|---|
| Time to results | Under 2 minutes | 1-2 weeks |
| Cost | Free (basic) / ₹999 (full) | ₹50,000 - ₹2,00,000+ |
| Number of checks | 80+ automated checks | 10-30 manual checks |
| Header bidding analysis | Prebid version, bidders, timeouts, ad units, all detected automatically | Requires dashboard access or manual source inspection |
| ads.txt validation | Full syntax check, partner authorization, duplicate detection | Usually a quick scan, often incomplete |
| Privacy compliance | CMP detection, TCF 2.x, Google Consent Mode v2, CCPA/GPP | Depends on consultant expertise |
| Ad placement & UX | Ad density, viewability, layout shift, sticky ad detection | Visual review, subjective |
| Performance impact | Core Web Vitals measurement, script load analysis | May or may not be included |
| Repeatability | Re-run anytime to track improvements | Each audit is a new engagement |
| Custom strategy | Automated recommendations (+ expert consultation available) | Personalized, context-aware advice |
| Implementation support | Step-by-step fix guides (+ expert option) | Hands-on support if included in scope |
| Dashboard/analytics access | Not needed. Analyzes publicly visible data only | Usually requires GAM, analytics access |
Choose RevenueRx when...
- You want results in minutes, not weeks
- You need a comprehensive baseline audit
- You want to track improvements over time
- You manage multiple sites
- Your budget is limited
- You don't want to share dashboard access
Consider a consultant when...
- You need hands-on implementation help
- You require custom demand partner negotiations
- Your setup involves complex server-side components
- You need ongoing managed services
Tip: Start with a RevenueRx audit first, then book an expert call for personalized help on the findings.
Best of both worlds
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