Honest Comparison

How We Compare toTraditional Agencies & DIY Tools

We're not right for everyone. Here's an honest comparison so you can make the best choice for your business.

FeatureTraditional AgencyDIY ToolPacific Pulse
Setup Time3-6 months5 minutes (template)2-6 weeks (custom)
AI Chatbot❌ Not included✅ Basic (generic)✅ Advanced (custom trained)
Code Ownership❌ Proprietary platform❌ Locked to platform✅ You own everything
ROI Guarantee❌ None❌ None✅ 90-day money-back
Local Hawaii SupportMaybe❌ Self-service only✅ Based in Honolulu
Direct Developer Access❌ Account managers only❌ No access✅ Senior developers
Technology StackWordPress/proprietaryProprietary templatesNext.js (Netflix/Airbnb tech)
Booking Automation❌ Or basic add-on❌ Limited integrations✅ Fully integrated
Monthly Investment$500-2,000+$49-149$1,500-5,000 (all-inclusive)
Setup Fees$5,000-50,000$0-500$0 (no setup fees)
Customization✅ High (slow)❌ Template-only✅ High (fast)
PerformanceSlow (WordPress)Variable<1s load time

When to Choose Each Option

Traditional Agency

Best for large enterprises with complex requirements and big budgets.

  • Budget: $50K+
  • Timeline: 6-12 months
  • Large team, enterprise needs

DIY Tool

Best for side hustles, personal brands, or businesses just testing an idea.

  • Budget: Under $500
  • Timeline: Same day
  • Comfortable with templates
Best Value

Pacific Pulse

Best for service businesses ready to scale with AI automation and custom solutions.

  • Budget: $1.5K-10K setup
  • Timeline: 2-6 weeks
  • Want AI + custom + fast

Our Unique Position

90-Day ROI Guarantee

If you don't get at least 10 new bookings in your first 90 days, we'll refund your first three months. No other agency offers this guarantee.

You Own Everything

All code, designs, and data are yours. Leave anytime with a full export. No vendor lock-in.

AI-First Approach

While agencies add AI as an afterthought, we build AI automation into every project from day one.

Fast + Custom

Launch in 2-6 weeks with fully custom solutions. Not 6 months (agencies) or same-day templates (DIY tools).

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