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Best Marketing Agencies in Amsterdam (2026)
12 marketing agencies for Amsterdam businesses compared on services, pricing and reviews, picked from the 12 we track; one is headquartered in Amsterdam and the rest work with Dutch clients remotely.
- Agencies reviewed
- 12
- Median minimum
- $5,000/mo
- Based in Amsterdam
- 1 of 12
- Offer AI search
- 58%
On this page
- Quick answer
- Key takeaways
- Comparison table
- The 12 best marketing agencies in Amsterdam
- Best Amsterdam marketing agency by need
- How much marketing agencies in Amsterdam cost
- How we ranked them
- How to choose an Amsterdam marketing agency
- Agency vs freelancer vs in-house
- What an Amsterdam marketing agency does
- FAQ
- More agencies
- Related rankings
Which Amsterdam marketing agency is best?
The best marketing agencies for Amsterdam businesses in 2026 are ROAST for enterprise performance, The Growth Syndicate as the Amsterdam-based pick for B2B tech, NeoAttack for an EU team in the same time zone, Digital Next for SEO and PPC, and Bird Marketing for SMBs. The median minimum across the 12 agencies we track is $5,000 a month.
Key takeaways
- One of the 12 agencies in this pool is a general marketing agency headquartered in Amsterdam: The Growth Syndicate. The only other Amsterdam listing is an outbound specialist, so the remaining picks are UK and Spanish teams working with Amsterdam clients remotely.
- The median minimum is $5,000 a month; 40% of agencies start under $1,000 and 30% sit above $5,000. Only 10 of the 12 publish a dollar minimum, so treat the tiers as indicative.
- The Growth Syndicate is local and NeoAttack in Madrid works in the same time zone as Amsterdam. UK teams are one hour behind, which rarely matters for weekly calls.
- Dutch-language work is the gap to probe: none of the profiles lists Dutch-language delivery, so ask who writes the Dutch ad copy, landing pages and SEO content, and how they handle Dutch search terms.
- 58% of agencies in this pool offer AI search work (AEO or GEO), and the average rating is 4.86. Ask how they would measure visibility in both Dutch and English AI answers.
Best marketing agencies in Amsterdam compared
| # | Agency | Best for | Min. budget | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROAST | Overall for multi-channel performance | $5,000 | ★4.9 (17) |
| 2 | The Growth Syndicate | Amsterdam-based team for B2B tech GTM | $10,000 | ★5.0 (4) |
| 3 | NeoAttack | EU-based team in the same time zone | $5,000 | ★4.7 (32) |
| 4 | Digital Next | In-house SEO, PPC and development | Not published | ★4.8 (76) |
| 5 | Bird Marketing | SMBs wanting web plus search | $5,000 | ★5.0 (74) |
| 6 | Passion Digital | B2B and financial services search | $5,000 | ★4.7 (33) |
| 7 | Candidsky | Cost-per-lead focused campaigns | Not published | ★5.0 (25) |
| 8 | Favoured | DTC brands on TikTok and Meta | $1,000 | ★4.6 (39) |
| 9 | Whitworth SEO | Senior technical SEO | Not published | ★4.8 (24) |
| 10 | Propeller | Consumer brands needing site builds | $10,000 | ★4.9 (23) |
| 11 | Bowler Hat | Senior-led SEO without long contracts | Not published | ★4.9 (153) |
| 12 | Bright Sprout | Small budgets with published fees | $1,000 | ★5.0 (28) |
Ratings are public Clutch, G2 or Google averages with review counts in brackets. Minimums are monthly unless stated.
The 12 best marketing agencies in Amsterdam in 2026
Each agency below leads a specific category. Start with the one that matches your situation rather than reading top to bottom.
#1Best overall for multi-channel performance
ROAST
Soho performance agency and B Corp running search, paid media and CRO for ROAS
ROAST is a London performance agency, founded in 2015, that handles search, paid social, programmatic and CRO in one team. It is a Certified B Corp with a published score of 91.1, was named Independent Agency of the Year at the UK Agency Awards 2026, and averages 4.9 across 17 Clutch reviews. Clients include Experian, Skyscanner and PitchBook. It has no Dutch office and serves Amsterdam brands remotely.
Notable clients
- Experian
- AVEVA
- Rightmove
- Leon
- WEX
- Cencora
Watch out
A $5,000 minimum and $100 to $149 hourly rates put it out of reach for small local businesses.
#2Best Amsterdam-based team for B2B tech GTM
The Growth Syndicate
Amsterdam B2B marketing agency for GTM strategy, positioning and pipeline at tech scale-ups
The Growth Syndicate is headquartered in Amsterdam, with a second office in New York, and targets B2B tech companies from SaaS to AI and deeptech scale-ups. It covers GTM strategy, positioning, pricing, paid media, account-based marketing and SEO or GEO, and offers a fractional marketing lead. Named clients include Cradle and LangWatch, and reviewers cite senior involvement. Its Clutch minimum is $10,000.
Notable clients
- Axual
- Cradle
- LangWatch
- Frends
- Rapid Circle
- Cutr
Watch out
Founded in 2024 with only four Clutch reviews, so its track record is short.
#3Best EU-based team in the same time zone
NeoAttack
Madrid performance agency pairing Google Ads and SEO with AI phone and WhatsApp agents
NeoAttack is a Madrid agency of 51 to 200 people, founded in 2014, that combines Google Ads, SEO, web builds and AI phone and WhatsApp agents. It holds the Google Partner Premier badge for 2026 and publishes figures such as a jewellery ecommerce store growing revenue 72% year on year. Its Clutch-listed rate band is $25 to $49 an hour, below the UK agencies here. It is not based in the Netherlands.
Notable clients
- Intermundial
- Hysteresis Optics
- Roselin Joyeros
- Grumeber
- EPAE
Watch out
There are no verified Clutch reviews, the public rating rests on 32 Google reviews, and some headline claims are self-reported.
#4Best for in-house SEO, PPC and development
Digital Next
Founder-led Manchester SEO and PPC agency with a Melbourne office and AI visibility platform
Digital Next is a founder-led Manchester agency with 51 to 200 staff that keeps SEO, PPC and development under one roof, so a site migration or rebuild does not need a second vendor. It is a Google Premier Partner, has a 4.8 rating from 76 Google reviews via Sortlist, and an AI visibility platform. Clients include Decathlon, NordVPN and Hörmann, and it works remotely with Amsterdam buyers.
Notable clients
- Qantas
- NordVPN
- Decathlon
- Hörmann
- Essilor
- Perfume Direct
Watch out
Case studies list services but few performance metrics, and the very broad menu may dilute depth in any one channel.
#5Best for SMBs wanting web plus search
Bird Marketing
City of London digital agency for SEO, PPC and web design backed by 74 Clutch reviews
Bird Marketing is a City of London digital agency that builds sites and runs SEO, local search and PPC, supported by 74 Clutch reviews averaging 5.0. It lists offices in London, New York and Dubai, plus clients such as Huawei, Cancer Research and Fiserv. Its $5,000 Clutch minimum is the entry point for most buyers in this pool, and it serves Amsterdam companies remotely.
Notable clients
- Huawei
- St James's Place
- Cancer Research
- Fiserv
- First Data
- Supermicro
Watch out
Leadership and team details are thinly published, and directories disagree on founding year and headcount.
#6Best for B2B and financial services search
Passion Digital
Holborn search-led agency splitting work evenly between SEO and PPC for growth brands
Passion Digital is a Holborn agency of roughly 30 people with a dedicated head of paid media and head of organic search, splitting work evenly between the two. It won the UK Search Awards in 2022 and 2023 and the UK Paid Media Awards in 2024, and has 33 Clutch reviews averaging 4.7. Named clients include Knight Frank, OneTrust and Octopus Investments. It does not have a Dutch office.
Notable clients
- Knight Frank
- OneTrust
- Mazda
- The Arch Company
- The Pink Stuff
- Octopus Investments
Watch out
Some reviewers found onboarding slow, and its membership of the Stellar network may shift ownership and tooling.
#7Best for cost-per-lead focused campaigns
Candidsky
Commercially focused Manchester SEO and paid media agency with a Sydney office
Candidsky is a Manchester agency with a Sydney office whose case studies focus on commercial results, for example cutting cost per lead from 25 pounds to 1.20 for Peninsula Business Services (agency-reported). It handles local, ecommerce and technical SEO plus migrations alongside paid media. Clients include Royal Mail and Yamaha Music Group, and it has a 5.0 Google rating from 25 reviews via Sortlist. It is not a Dutch-based agency.
Notable clients
- Royal Mail
- Citation Group
- Peninsula Business Services
- Yamaha Music Group
- PGL
- iHASCO
Watch out
Pricing, team size and founders are not published, and its current registration is recent, so verify the contracting entity.
#8Best for DTC brands on TikTok and Meta
Favoured
Employee-owned London paid social, TikTok and app growth agency for DTC brands
Favoured is an employee-owned London agency for direct-to-consumer brands, covering paid social, TikTok, app growth and email with in-house UGC and motion graphics. It holds 4.6 across 39 Clutch reviews, the latest from July 2026, and reports 4x ROAS for Snag Tights. Its minimum starts at $1,000, making it the cheapest entry in the UK group, and it works with Amsterdam brands remotely.
Notable clients
- Oddbox
- Elvie
- Durex
- Teapigs
- Go Ape
- Snag
Watch out
Some reviews cite unprofitable campaigns or late deliverables, and enterprise experience is limited.
#9Best for senior technical SEO
Whitworth SEO
Ancoats technical SEO consultancy behind the HiveMCR conference
Whitworth SEO is a Manchester technical SEO consultancy run by a practitioner with over 16 years in the field, and it organises the HiveMCR conference. Its published result for Blue Light Card is 200% traffic and 347% conversion growth (agency-reported). It serves Auto Trader, SaaS and ecommerce firms, and rates 4.8 from 24 Google reviews via Sortlist. It works with Amsterdam clients remotely.
Notable clients
- Auto Trader
- Blue Light Card
- Rotageek
- MyWorkwear
- JEMS Environmental
Watch out
Search only, with no paid media, social or web build, and pricing and headcount are not published.
#10Best for consumer brands needing site builds
Propeller
Islington digital agency pairing paid media and SEO with web builds for hospitality
Propeller is an Islington agency founded in 2001 that pairs paid media and SEO with website builds, mostly for hospitality, food and consumer brands. It holds 4.9 across 23 Clutch reviews praising project management and design quality, and lists Twinings, Boy Smells and Tivoli Audio among clients. Useful when conversion problems sit on the website itself. It is UK-based and works remotely.
Notable clients
- Twinings
- Boy Smells
- The NTAs
- Young's
- Hall & Woodhouse
- JW Lees
Watch out
The $10,000 minimum project size excludes most small businesses, and reviewers wanted more proactive ideas.
#11Best for senior-led SEO without long contracts
Bowler Hat
Small Custard Factory team pairing senior-led SEO and PPC for SMEs
Bowler Hat is a seven-person Birmingham agency led by Marcus Miller, who has worked in SEO since around 2000. It reports roughly 150 Google reviews at 4.9 per DesignRush, offers a free audit and consultation to start, and does not tie clients into long contracts. It covers SEO, Google Ads and web builds and writes about AI search. It is UK-based and serves Amsterdam clients remotely.
Notable clients
- Cannock Chase
- Sandwell College
- HelloDPO
- HR Structures
- Absolute EPM
- Seven Capital
Watch out
Capacity for large multi-market programmes is limited, and case studies show few published SEO metrics.
#12Best for small budgets with published fees
Bright Sprout
Director-led Bristol agency running SEO, PPC and social on published monthly fees
Bright Sprout is a Bristol agency of two to ten people, founded in 2020, where the directors run PPC, SEO and technical work themselves. It publishes entry prices for SEO, PPC and social, with a $1,000 minimum, and averages 5.0 across 28 reviews. It reports 303% more leads at 60% lower costs for Avon Cobblestone, and says 73% of clients have stayed three years or more. UK-based, remote for Amsterdam.
Notable clients
- Avon Cobblestone
- Henry Schein
- ELM Legal Services
- Chiropractic Care Clinics
- CR Windows
- Trident Fire Compliance
Watch out
Several awards come from paid-entry programmes, and the very small core team limits capacity.
Best Amsterdam marketing agency by need
Enterprise performance marketingROAST
Amsterdam B2B tech and GTMThe Growth Syndicate
EU-based team, same time zoneNeoAttack
SEO, PPC and dev in one teamDigital Next
SMB web plus searchBird Marketing
B2B and financial servicesPassion Digital
TikTok and Meta for DTCFavoured
Technical SEO onlyWhitworth SEO
Consumer sites and conversionPropeller
Small budgetsBright Sprout
How much does an Amsterdam marketing agency cost in 2026?
Marketing agency pricing for Amsterdam businesses follows UK levels, since most options here are UK-based. These figures come from the published minimums of the 12 agencies in this pool; only 10 publish a dollar figure, so the numbers come from a small sample.
| Tier | Monthly minimum | Share of agencies | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Under $1,000/mo | 40% | Small businesses and startups wanting packaged SEO, PPC or social work from a small team. |
| Mid-market | $1,000 to $5,000/mo | 30% | Dutch SMEs that want a defined retainer covering search, paid media and reporting. |
| Premium | Over $5,000/mo | 30% | Enterprise and multi-channel programmes that include web builds, CRO and several markets. |
Source: published minimum budgets of marketing agencies in Amsterdam in the MakeSuccessOnline directory, October 2026.
Median minimum budget by region
Among the 8 agencies that publish hourly rates, 38% quote $100 to $149, 25% quote $25 to $49 and 12% quote $200 to $300.
How we chose the best marketing agencies in Amsterdam
We started with the 12 agencies in the MakeSuccessOnline directory that serve Amsterdam clients, then scored each on six criteria. Only one general marketing agency is headquartered in the Netherlands, so we also weighted remote delivery, time zone and EU readiness. Profiles were researched from each agency's own site plus independent sources.
- Remote fit for Dutch buyersTime zone, EU presence, language support and how clearly the agency works with clients abroad.15%
- Proven results and clientsNamed clients, published outcomes and case studies we could attribute to a source.25%
- Reviews and reputationClutch, Google and DesignRush ratings and review volume, plus awards and partner status.20%
- Service depthHow well the agency covers the channels a buyer is likely to need, and where it is genuinely strong.15%
- Pricing transparency and valuePublished minimums or rates, and how cost compares with what you get.15%
- AI search readinessReal AEO or GEO capability rather than a renamed service page.10%
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How to choose an Amsterdam marketing agency
- Settle the language questionIf your customers search and buy in Dutch, ask who writes the copy and content. An English-only team may need a Dutch partner.
- Check EU and data readinessAsk where customer data is stored and processed, and how the agency handles GDPR after Brexit if it is UK-based.
- Match specialism to the problemTechnical SEO, paid social, B2B pipeline and web builds each have a different best-fit agency. Shortlist agencies whose clients look like you.
- Ask for proof from similar buyersRequest two dated case studies and one reference from a client of similar size, ideally one selling into the Netherlands or wider EU.
- Clarify invoicing and VATConfirm the currency, whether VAT or reverse charge applies, and who is the contracting entity, especially for newly registered companies.
- Read the contractCheck notice periods, ownership of ad accounts and content, and exit terms. Some agencies here advertise no long contracts.
Questions to ask
- Which clients selling into the Netherlands or EU have you worked with?
- Who writes and checks Dutch-language copy and content?
- Where is our customer data stored and processed, and under which legal entity?
- Who runs our account weekly, and how senior are they?
- How will you track our visibility in Dutch and English AI answers?
- What are the notice period and ownership terms for ad accounts and analytics?
Red flags
- Guaranteed rankings or lead volumes.
- Keyword research or ad copy that ignores Dutch search behaviour.
- No clear answer on data location or the contracting entity.
- Ad accounts or analytics set up in the agency's name.
- Long lock-in terms with no performance review points.
Amsterdam marketing agency vs freelancer vs in-house
| Remote agency | Freelancer | In-house team | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | $1,000 to $10,000+/mo depending on scope | Lower; usually hourly or project-based | Salary plus tools and management time |
| Skills covered | SEO, paid, social, web and reporting | Usually one or two skills | Depends on hires; often generalist |
| Speed to start | 2 to 4 weeks | Days | 1 to 3 months to hire |
| Best for | Specialist depth and multi-channel programmes | Defined projects, small budgets | Daily work on one brand |
| Main risk | Limited Dutch-language and local market insight | Capacity and continuity | Single point of failure |
What does an Amsterdam marketing agency do?
A marketing agency in Amsterdam plans and runs promotion for Dutch businesses, covering some mix of SEO, paid media, social, content, branding and reporting. Amsterdam is a hub for ecommerce, travel and technology companies selling across Europe, so many buyers need multilingual campaigns. In 2026 most agencies also offer AI search optimisation, often called AEO or GEO, to earn citations in ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI answers.
Amsterdam marketing agency FAQ
What are the best marketing agencies for Amsterdam businesses in 2026?
ROAST ranks first for enterprise performance. The Growth Syndicate is the Amsterdam-headquartered pick for B2B tech, NeoAttack leads as an EU-based option, Digital Next suits SEO and PPC, and Bird Marketing suits SMBs. Apart from The Growth Syndicate, all work with Amsterdam clients remotely.
How much does a marketing agency in Amsterdam cost?
Expect roughly $1,000 to $5,000 a month for an SME retainer and more for enterprise work. Across the 12 agencies we track, the median minimum is $5,000 a month, 40% start under $1,000, 30% sit between $1,000 and $5,000, and 30% start above. Only 10 publish a dollar figure.
How long until a marketing agency shows results?
Paid campaigns can generate leads within weeks, while SEO typically takes three to six months to move rankings and longer to affect revenue. Social and brand programmes build over several quarters. Ask any agency for a 90-day plan with clear milestones before you sign.
Should I hire an Amsterdam agency or a remote one?
Choose an Amsterdam agency if you need in-person workshops or native Dutch copywriting, though we list only one general agency there, The Growth Syndicate. Remote agencies often offer deeper specialism at similar cost. Ten of our picks are in the UK and one is in Spain, so check language and VAT handling.
How do I choose a marketing agency in Amsterdam?
Start with one outcome, then shortlist agencies with named clients in your sector. Ask for dated case studies, compare Clutch or Google reviews, and meet the people who will run your account. Confirm who handles Dutch copy, where data is stored and the notice period.
Do I need an agency that writes in Dutch?
If most of your customers search in Dutch, yes. Search terms, ad copy and landing pages all behave differently from English. None of the profiles in our pool lists Dutch-language delivery, including the Amsterdam-based pick, so ask who writes the Dutch content and request samples.
Do these agencies offer AI search optimisation?
Many do. About 58% of the agencies we track list AEO or GEO work, and Digital Next, NeoAttack, Passion Digital and Whitworth SEO all describe AI-related services. Ask how they measure brand mentions in ChatGPT and Google AI answers in both Dutch and English.
Are UK marketing agencies still a good fit for Dutch companies?
They can be, particularly for search, paid media and web work, since English-language business is routine in the Netherlands. The trade-offs are invoicing in sterling or dollars, post-Brexit data handling and limited Dutch-language ability. Ask for EU client references before committing.
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About the reviewer
Editor & Reviewer, MakeSuccessOnline
William Harrison is an editor and reviewer at MakeSuccessOnline. Before a ranking goes live, he checks every claim on the page against each agency's own site, its published case studies and independent reviews on Clutch and G2, and cuts anything he can't verify. He also keeps rankings current, rechecking pricing, team details and client lists as agencies change.