Scorpion marketing reviews look strong on Scorpion's own reviews page, which shows a 4.7 Google rating, and mixed on Trustpilot, where 10 of 36 reviews are one star. One-star reviewers there mention cost, contracts, lead quality and website handover. Prices aren't published, technology contracts typically run 12 months, and the medical pages I read don't name med spas.
Disclosure. I'm Lorea, and I run Medspa Market Pro (MMP). We're one of the alternatives on this page. I checked every Scorpion fact below on Scorpion's own site or a public review page on October 21, 2026, and the sources are linked.
What Scorpion is and who it serves
Scorpion is a digital marketing and technology company for local businesses. It was founded in 2001 by Rustin Kretz, who is still its CEO, and it's based in Lehi, Utah (Wikipedia, Scorpion). In April 2021 it took a $100 million investment from Bregal Sagemount.
Its homepage lists six markets, which are home services, legal, franchise, medical, multi-location platforms, and hospitals and health systems. It sells websites, search ads, SEO, and software that tracks calls, clicks and leads. It lists itself as a Google Partner and a Meta Business Partner, and it says it has helped more than 20,000 businesses (Scorpion homepage).
Does Scorpion do med spa marketing?
Not by name on the pages I read. I read Scorpion's medical page and its healthcare page on October 21, 2026. The medical page names dentists, chiropractors, veterinarians and pediatrics (Scorpion medical). The healthcare page is built for hospitals and health systems, "from cardiology to primary care" (Scorpion healthcare). Neither page mentions med spas, aesthetics, injectables or plastic surgery. Scorpion's site also has a /medical/med-spa/ address, but when I opened it, it showed the same health-system page with no med spa text. A Scorpion press release filed under 2019 says it rolled out its medical marketing to dermatologists and plastic surgeons (Scorpion), so ask what aesthetic work it has done.
That doesn't mean Scorpion can't run ads for a med spa. It means you should ask for med spa examples, because aesthetic clinics sell cash-pay treatments. Ask which med spa clients it has run Meta ads for.
Scorpion pricing and contract terms
Scorpion doesn't publish prices. Its FAQ says the investment "depends on your business goals" (Scorpion FAQ). To get a number, you fill in a form or book a consultation (Scorpion get started). Ask for a written quote that splits out the management fee, the ad budget, the website, and any software or call tracking fees.
Here's what Scorpion does publish in its FAQ.
- Contract length. Scorpion "typically requires a 12-month contract" for its marketing technology and certain services such as SEO. Digital ads on Google, Local Services Ads and Meta are typically month to month.
- Website ownership. You own your website after the contract is complete. Domains, content and images are yours. The underlying system stays with Scorpion, so if you leave, you need another vendor to rebuild the site.
- Accounts when you leave. Scorpion says it transfers key accounts such as Google Analytics, Google Local Services Ads and social media accounts.
- Ad accounts. The FAQ doesn't say who owns your Google Ads or Meta ad account. Ask, and get the answer in writing.
The healthcare page adds that a new website typically takes four to 10 weeks to launch.
What Scorpion reviews say
Here's what I found on the review pages I could open. The Trustpilot figures come from a dated export of all 36 reviews, pulled on October 22, 2026 and covering 2024 to 2026.
| Source | Rating | Reviews | What stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google, as shown on Scorpion's reviews page | 4.7 | 350+ | Visible reviewers are mostly home services and law firms. None on the first page were medical. |
| Trustpilot | 3.9 | 36 | 25 five-star, 1 four-star, 10 one-star (69%, 3%, 28%). At least seven positive reviews praise a named account manager or rep. One-star reviewers say they faced high cost, contract lock-in, poor lead quality or trouble keeping their website. |
| BBB | A+, accredited since 2016 | 35 customer reviews | Six complaints in the last three years. Business started December 2001. |
The pattern. Happy reviewers talk about responsive account managers and results. Unhappy ones talk about cost, the contract, and the website. For example, one reviewer says they had a two-year contract and that Scorpion owned the website, and another says their website was removed while charges continued. These are reviewers' accounts, not findings. Anyone can write a Trustpilot review, so read the themes rather than the score.
None of the 36 Trustpilot reviews mentions a med spa, and Scorpion's own reviews page showed no med spa reviewers on its first page. I also looked for Scorpion's Yelp and G2 pages, but both blocked my request, so I've left them out.
Scorpion's real strengths
- One vendor for the website, ads and tracking. If you want a new site, search ads and call tracking from one company, Scorpion sells all three.
- Scale and history. It has been in business since 2001 and holds an A+ BBB rating.
- Month-to-month ads. Its FAQ says ad management on Google, Local Services Ads and Meta is typically month to month, even though the technology contract is longer.
- Website ownership in writing. Scorpion's FAQ says who owns the site and its content after the contract. That's worth having before you sign with anyone.
When a med spa should look for an alternative
Scorpion can be the right call for a multi-location brand that wants one large vendor. Look elsewhere if any of these fit you.
- You want to test one treatment before you sign anything for a year.
- You already have a website you like and don't want to rebuild it on someone else's system.
- You need a team that already knows how aesthetic offers and before-and-after rules work.
- You want the ad account, form and audience in your name from day one.
- You'd rather work in writing than through recurring calls.
Scorpion alternatives for med spas
Each of these works with med spas by name. I checked each price on the provider's own site on October 21, 2026.
1. Medspa Market Pro (that's us)
Best for medspas that want to test Meta ads on one treatment.
The First Visit Test is $299 for the first month, then $1,000 a month, cancel anytime. We build one Meta (Facebook and Instagram) campaign for one treatment, including the offer, the ad and the sign-up form, and we write the follow-up script your front desk uses. Your ad budget goes to Meta directly. The campaign, form and audience stay in your ad account. We report spend, sign-ups and cost per sign-up, and you add bookings and attended visits from your calendar.
Our proof is a LaVieMD campaign that brought in 370 leads at $13.26 each over six months. Those were leads, not booked patients, and we don't guarantee patient numbers.
Our limits. We don't build websites, we're not a software platform or CRM, and we don't offer a booking system. The test covers one campaign for one treatment. We cap the roster, so we can't always take a new clinic. Work runs in writing; you can call (775) 521-9747 and leave a message, and we reply in writing within 24 hours.
2. Studio 3 Marketing
Best for a larger or multi-location practice that wants a full-service agency with a med spa track.
Studio 3 lists med spa as one of its industries, next to plastic surgery, medical and legal. It says it has 200+ in-house marketing staff, offices in Los Angeles, Austin and Tampa, and one employee for every four clients (Studio 3). It covers branding, websites, video, SEO, ads, email and social. Its ads page says it runs everything "from your account so you retain control, visibility, and ownership" (Studio 3 ads). Its content platform page says the website it builds belongs to the client, who owns the design, code and content and has full use rights to custom images (Studio 3 websites). Pricing isn't published on its site, so ask for a written quote.
3. Growth99
Best for a clinic that wants marketing services and practice software from one company.
Growth99 lists med spas first among the practices it serves. Its pricing page shows paid media add-ons for Google Ads and Meta that manage up to $1,500, $3,500 or $8,000 a month in ad spend. Those are ad budgets, not fees, and the fee is "available upon request" (Growth99 pricing). Its published terms set a one-year term that renews automatically unless either side gives notice at least 60 days before it ends, unless your order form says otherwise. Website work transfers to you once it's paid in full, Growth99 keeps its own tools and templates, and the terms don't address ad accounts (Growth99 terms).
4. Med Spa Magic Marketing
Best for an established med spa that wants an agency built around med spas, with published prices. Its site says the growth programs are designed for established med spas ($2M+ and multi-location) and those that want to get there.
Med Spa Magic Marketing says it has served med spas since 2012. Its site lists Phase 1 at $3,495 a month (Meta ads, reels and retention work), Phase 2 at $4,495 a month (adds Google Ads) and Phase 3 at $6,995 a month. Each phase also has an onboarding fee, which is waived with a 6-month commitment. An on-ramp option starts at $1,000 a month by application, and that $1,000 Flex Performance on-ramp also charges $100 per booked and paid patient. Every program has "a 3-month minimum, then 30 days notice", and the site says ad spend is paid "from ad accounts you own" (Med Spa Magic pricing).
Scorpion vs med spa alternatives at a glance
| Provider | Model | Starting price | Contract | Who owns the site or ad account | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scorpion | Multi-industry agency plus its own software | Not published; ask for a written quote | Typically 12 months for technology and SEO; ads typically month to month | You own site assets after the contract; the platform stays with Scorpion; ad accounts not addressed | Multi-location brands wanting one large vendor |
| Medspa Market Pro | Med spa agency, one Meta campaign test | $299 first month, then $1,000/month plus ad budget | Month to month | Campaign, form and audience stay in your ad account | Testing one treatment first |
| Studio 3 Marketing | Full-service agency with a med spa track | Not published; ask | Not published | Ads run from your own ad account; you own the website it builds (per its site) | Larger and multi-location practices |
| Growth99 | Platform plus marketing services | Fee on request | One year, renews automatically, 60 days' notice (published agreement) | Website transfers to you once paid in full; Growth99 keeps its tools; ad accounts not addressed | One system for software and marketing |
| Med Spa Magic Marketing | Med spa agency, aimed at established clinics | $3,495/month (Phase 1) plus onboarding; on-ramp from $1,000/month by application | 3-month minimum, then 30 days' notice; onboarding waived with a 6-month commitment | Ad spend runs from ad accounts you own (per its pricing page); site terms not published | Established clinics wanting published tiers |
Questions to ask any provider before you sign
- What is the full monthly cost, with the management fee, ad budget, website and software listed separately?
- How long is the contract, and what does it cost to leave early?
- Who owns the ad account, the website, the forms and the tracking numbers if I cancel?
- Which med spa clients have you run ads for, and what did you report to them?
- Will you report sign-ups, booked visits and attended visits separately?
For more on fit and red flags, read our guide to the best medspa marketing agencies. For what each channel costs, see medspa marketing cost.
FAQ
Is Scorpion a good marketing company?
Scorpion is a large, established agency with a 4.7 Google rating shown on its own reviews page and an A+ BBB rating. Its Trustpilot page is more split, with 25 five-star and 10 one-star reviews out of 36. It fits multi-service local businesses that want a website, ads and software from one vendor. A single-location med spa should compare it with medspa-focused options first.
How much does Scorpion marketing cost?
Scorpion doesn't publish prices. Its FAQ says the investment depends on your business goals. Ask for a written quote that separates the management fee, ad budget, website and software, and states the contract length.
Does Scorpion require a contract?
Scorpion's FAQ says it typically requires a 12-month contract for its marketing technology and certain services such as SEO. It says digital advertising like Google Ads, Local Services Ads and Meta is typically month to month.
Who owns Scorpion marketing?
Scorpion was founded in 2001 by Rustin Kretz, who is still its CEO. It's a private company based in Lehi, Utah, and it received a $100 million investment from Bregal Sagemount in April 2021.
What does Scorpion marketing do?
Scorpion sells websites, search ads, SEO, and lead tracking and reporting software to local businesses. Its homepage lists home services, legal, franchise, medical, multi-location and hospital and health system clients.
Does Scorpion work with med spas?
Not by name on the pages I read on October 21, 2026. Scorpion's medical page named dentists, chiropractors, veterinarians and pediatrics, and its healthcare page focused on hospitals and health systems. A Scorpion press release filed under 2019 says it rolled out its medical marketing to dermatologists and plastic surgeons, so ask what aesthetic work it has done and for med spa examples before you sign.
Want to test one treatment before a long contract?
The First Visit Test costs $299 for the first month, then $1,000 a month, and you can cancel anytime. We build one Meta campaign for one treatment, write your front desk's follow-up, and the campaign, form and audience stay in your ad account. Your ad budget goes to Meta directly.
Want broader work first, like local SEO, Instagram or email? We start with a written audit and quote the rest in writing, month to month.