OneAway vs CIENCE: Boutique Precision vs Enterprise Outbound Machine

CIENCE is an enterprise-grade outbound machine. They've built SDR-as-a-Service into a massive operation with hundreds of reps and proprietary technology. But for mid-market and growth-stage companies, that enterprise overhead can be overkill.

Here's how <oneaway>'s focused, AI-driven approach compares to CIENCE's full-scale SDR infrastructure.

How CIENCE Works

CIENCE offers multi-channel outbound through their CIENCE GO platform, which includes GO Data (their contact database), GO Digital (programmatic ad targeting), and GO Chat (conversational marketing). Their SDR teams handle phone, email, and LinkedIn outreach at enterprise scale.

They position themselves as a technology-first outbound company, but their core offering is still outsourced SDR labor—augmented by their proprietary tools.

How <oneaway> Works

<oneaway> replaces large SDR teams with GTM engineering—using AI agents, Clay enrichment, and signal-based targeting to do the work of a team of 5+ SDRs with more precision and less waste. Instead of throwing bodies at the problem, we throw intelligence at it.

Key Differences

Scale vs. Precision

CIENCE is designed for enterprise companies that need dozens of SDRs across multiple campaigns and channels. <oneaway> is designed for companies that want strategic, high-quality pipeline without the overhead of managing (or paying for) a large outsourced sales team.

Pricing

CIENCE's enterprise pricing reflects their overhead—large teams, proprietary platforms, and multi-channel execution. <oneaway>'s flat retainer model gives you predictable costs without enterprise sticker shock.

Onboarding Speed

CIENCE's onboarding typically takes 3–6 weeks due to the complexity of their multi-channel setup. <oneaway> gets campaigns live in 1–2 weeks because our AI-driven approach requires less manual setup.

When CIENCE Makes More Sense

• You're an enterprise company with budget for full-scale SDR outsourcing
• You need phone + email + LinkedIn + digital advertising under one roof
• You want a proprietary platform with integrated data and analytics
• You have 6–12 months to commit to a partner

When <oneaway> Is the Better Fit

• You're mid-market or growth-stage and need ROI without enterprise spend
• You want AI-driven targeting that's smarter than traditional SDR outreach
• You need to get to market fast (1–2 weeks, not 6 weeks)
• You prefer month-to-month flexibility over long contracts
• You value a modern demand generation strategy over traditional SDR volume