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Best Cold Email Agencies in Canada (2026)
10 cold email agencies compared on outbound scope, pricing and reviews for Canadian buyers, picked from the 13 agencies we track, 6 of them headquartered in Canada.
- Agencies reviewed
- 13
- Median minimum
- $1,000/mo
- Based locally
- 6 of 13
- Average rating
- 4.77
On this page
- Quick answer
- Key takeaways
- Comparison table
- The 10 best cold email agencies in Canada
- Best Canada cold email agency by need
- How much cold email agencies in Canada cost
- How we ranked them
- How to choose a Canada cold email agency
- Agency vs freelancer vs in-house
- What a Canada cold email agency does
- FAQ
- More agencies
- Related rankings
Which Canada cold email agency is best?
The best cold email agencies in Canada in 2026 include Oakville's Martal Group for SDR programmes, Ottawa's DMT Business Development for appointment setting, Toronto's Purple Sales for outbound plus HubSpot, and remote options Belkins and Salesar. UltraGrowthMedia is the pick for teams that want cold email and LinkedIn outreach from one team. Six of the 13 agencies we track are Canadian-headquartered. The median minimum across the pool is $1,000 a month.
Key takeaways
- The best cold email agencies in Canada have a median minimum of $1,000 a month, and 58% of the 13 agencies we track sit in the budget tier, while 25% start above $5,000.
- Six of the 13 agencies are headquartered in Canada: Martal Group, DMT Business Development, Purple Sales, The Sales Factory, Setsail Marketing and Lead Generators International. The rest are based elsewhere and work with Canadian clients remotely.
- Canada's anti-spam law, CASL, is built around consent, so ask each agency how it records consent and handles implied-consent cases before your list is loaded.
- Quebec outreach often calls for French. Purple Sales lists bilingual English and French capability, which matters if Montreal and Quebec firms sit on your target list.
- Canadian-headquartered agencies here lean on calling and SDR teams. Only 15% of the pool offers AI search work, so ask separately if you want GEO alongside outbound.
Best cold email agencies in Canada compared
| # | Agency | Best for | Min. budget | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martal Group | Overall for Canadian SDR programmes | $1,000+ | ★4.8 (109) |
| 2 | DMT Business Development | Ottawa option for appointment setting | $1,000+ | ★5.0 (80) |
| 3 | UltraGrowthMedia | List research and outbound | $3,000 | ★4.9 |
| 4 | Purple Sales | Toronto option for outbound plus HubSpot | $10,000+ | ★4.7 (26) |
| 5 | Belkins | Remote option with the most reviews | $5,000 (finance starter package, per its site) | ★4.9 (234) |
| 6 | SalesAR | Remote option for deliverability setup | $1,000+ | ★4.9 (136) |
| 7 | Setsail Marketing | Vancouver option for owner-led firms | $1,000 | ★4.9 (4) |
| 8 | The Sales Factory | Toronto option for onshore SDR teams | $25,000+ | ★4.5 (24) |
| 9 | Leadium | Remote option for multichannel SDR work | $1,000+ | ★5.0 (90) |
| 10 | SeeResponse | B2B SaaS selling in Canada | $5,000 | ★4.7 |
Ratings are public Clutch, G2 or Google averages with review counts in brackets. Minimums are monthly unless stated.
The 10 best cold email agencies in Canada 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 Canadian SDR programmes
Martal Group
Outsourced B2B lead generation and appointment setting across calls, email and LinkedIn
Martal Group is headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, with offices in Canada and the US, and has 109 Clutch reviews averaging 4.8, the most of any Canadian-based agency here. It runs cold calling, email and LinkedIn as one sequence inside dedicated SDR teams with weekly syncs, and reviewers say it favours lead fit over volume. Its Clutch minimum is $1,000+, and clients include Awin, US Cloud and ICUC Social. The team is 201 to 500.
Notable clients
- Awin
- Blaze AI
- US Cloud
- ICUC Social
- Wrk
- Lease a Bike
Watch out
Some reviewers wanted more detailed reporting, and ICP calibration took several weeks for a few clients.
#2Best Ottawa option for appointment setting
DMT Business Development
Ottawa outbound agency booking B2B meetings by calls, email and LinkedIn
DMT Business Development is headquartered in Ottawa and holds 5.0 on Clutch from 80 reviews. It runs calling, email and LinkedIn as one outbound programme and adds data research and deliverability support. Case studies state monthly appointment counts, and reviewers cite timeliness and communication. Clutch lists a $1,000+ minimum with a $25 to $49 hourly band, modest next to larger outbound firms. It lists SaaS, IT services, education and medical clients.
Notable clients
- Productive
- Yodeck
- CDS Global Cloud
- Cielo
- Lefort Talent Group
- Virtido
Watch out
Pricing is not published on its site, and reviewers wanted earlier campaign data.
#3Best for list research and outbound
UltraGrowthMedia
Full-stack marketing for ambitious growth-stage brands.
UltraGrowthMedia runs cold email as a complete outbound programme: ICP definition, about two weeks of domain and DNS set-up on secondary sending domains, verified lead lists, copywriter-written sequences and ongoing A/B testing. It says it typically targets 10 to 20 qualified meetings a month from email and 15 or more from LinkedIn, and one client reports a 60% drop in cost per lead within 90 days. SEO and AI search sit in the same team for when outbound alone isn't enough. Founded in 2022 by Tushar Dey, the 27-person remote team works in weekly sprints, clients talk directly to the practitioners doing the work, and progress shows up on live reporting dashboards. Retainers start at $3,500 a month.
Watch out
Capacity is limited by a small team, and it publishes few client names.
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#4Best Toronto option for outbound plus HubSpot
Purple Sales
Toronto outsourced sales and HubSpot agency for B2B appointment setting
Purple Sales is headquartered in Toronto and offers bilingual English and French outreach, which helps for Quebec prospects. It pairs outbound SDR and BDR work across LinkedIn, email and calls with HubSpot implementation and B2B SEO, and its case studies state meeting counts. It has 26 Clutch reviews averaging 4.7 and Premier Verified status, and lists technology, fintech, HR tech and cybersecurity among its industries.
Notable clients
- Ortec Environment Services
- Atmanco
- Cyberspective
- DTS
Watch out
Its site states a six-month minimum commitment, and Clutch shows a $10,000+ minimum.
#5Best remote option with the most reviews
Belkins
Outbound appointment setting for B2B firms, with a dedicated finance and consulting offer
Belkins is a Denver agency that works with Canadian clients remotely, with a working day that overlaps Toronto closely. It has 234 Clutch reviews averaging 4.9, the largest sample on this page, and runs email, calling and LinkedIn into booked appointments. It lists SaaS, fintech, consulting and manufacturing among its industries, and owns its deliverability tooling. Its finance starter package is listed at $5,000 a month.
Notable clients
- Mona
- Lisnr
- Token
- GroupFund
- Ordway
- Lunupay
Watch out
It is US-based, so CASL and French copy are not part of its stated offer.
#6Best remote option for deliverability setup
SalesAR
Outbound lead generation and appointment setting with managed cold email infrastructure
Salesar is a Dover, Delaware agency that works with Canadian clients remotely. It sets up sending infrastructure and provides deliverability and anti-spam support, a useful base for CASL-aware outbound. Clutch shows 136 reviews at 4.9 with Premier Verified status, and its four-step process includes weekly reviews and a live dashboard. It lists a $1,000+ minimum, with a team of 51 to 200.
Notable clients
- Akridata
- Foxit
- WEYTEC
- AwardWallet
- Bulu
- Poyant
Watch out
No prices are published, forms start at $3,000 a month, and it is US-based.
#7Best Vancouver option for owner-led firms
Setsail Marketing
B Corp growth agency running paid ads, SEO/GEO and websites for owner-led firms
Setsail Marketing is headquartered in Vancouver and lists cold outbound among paid ads, SEO and GEO, websites and email. It reports a 30-plus person in-house team with no subcontractors, and references include BC Hydro, Walmart Canada and several city governments. Published packages on Clutch show $2,400 to $4,375 a month, with a $1,000 minimum and a 4.9 rating. It is a certified B Corp.
Notable clients
- BC Hydro
- Walmart Canada
- City of Coquitlam
- City of Prince George
- City of Santa Cruz
- State of Colorado
Watch out
Independent proof is thin at four Clutch reviews, and outbound is one service among many.
#8Best Toronto option for onshore SDR teams
The Sales Factory
Onshore outsourced SDR and B2B lead generation team in Toronto and Tampa
The Sales Factory is headquartered in Toronto and describes an onshore team across Toronto and Tampa. It combines outbound calling with email sequencing in one SDR programme, and lists IT, manufacturing, healthcare technology and logistics among its industries. Named clients include CBRE, JumpCloud and Claris Healthcare. It has 24 Clutch reviews averaging 4.5, and reviewers praise timeliness and professionalism. The team is 51 to 200.
Notable clients
- CBRE
- JumpCloud
- Claris Healthcare
- ASI
- Shipfusion
- B&D Industrial
Watch out
Clutch shows a $25,000+ minimum, the highest here, and one 0.5-star review said messaging was slow to improve.
#9Best remote option for multichannel SDR work
Leadium
Outbound appointment setting for B2B teams via email, calls and LinkedIn
Leadium is a Las Vegas outbound agency that works with Canadian clients remotely. It sends email, phone, LinkedIn and gifting through a done-for-you SDR team and handles data and deliverability in the same engagement. Clutch shows 5.0 across 90 reviews and a $1,000+ minimum. It lists cybersecurity, SaaS and freight among its industries, and names Segment, Veem and Bottomline as clients.
Notable clients
- Segment
- OpenEdge
- SignalWire
- Phunware
- Bottomline
- Veem
Watch out
It is US-based, and reviewers mention a slow initial ramp-up.
#10Best for B2B SaaS selling in Canada
SeeResponse
B2B demand generation and marketing ops for SaaS and tech companies
SeeResponse works from McLean, Virginia, so it serves Canadian clients remotely, with a working day that overlaps Toronto and Montreal closely. Outbound marketing and email marketing sit beside ABM and HubSpot marketing ops on its service list. It lists clients including VWO and Knack, a 4.7 rating, and pricing from $2,500 a month, typically $2,500 to $7,500.
Notable clients
- VWO
- ModelOp
- Joovv
- Curacubby
- Ximplifi
- ViewSpection
Watch out
It is US-based, so Canadian specifics such as CASL and French copy are not part of its stated offer.
Best Canada cold email agency by need
Canadian SDR programmesMartal Group
Ottawa appointment settingDMT Business Development
Remote-first outbound teamUltraGrowthMedia
Outbound plus HubSpot, bilingualPurple Sales
Remote, most reviewsBelkins
Deliverability setupSalesAR
Vancouver owner-led firmsSetsail Marketing
Onshore Toronto SDR teamsThe Sales Factory
B2B SaaS outboundSeeResponse
How much does a Canada cold email agency cost in 2026?
Cold email agency cost in Canada depends mainly on whether you want a lean outbound programme or a full SDR retainer. These figures come from the published minimums of the 12 agencies in our pool with a US dollar minimum, so use them as a guide.
| Tier | Monthly minimum | Share of agencies | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,000/mo or less | 58% | Canadian founders testing outbound on a limited list, often with a single channel. |
| Mid-market | $1,000 to $5,000/mo | 17% | Typical Canadian B2B and services firms wanting sequences, lists and reporting each month. |
| Premium | Over $5,000/mo | 25% | Scale-ups and enterprise teams needing multichannel SDR programmes, such as The Sales Factory's $25,000+ minimum. |
Source: published minimum budgets of cold email agencies in Canada in the MakeSuccessOnline directory, October 2026.
Median minimum budget by region
The most common hourly bands are $25 to $49 and under $25, each quoted by 30% of agencies that publish rates, followed by $50 to $99 (20%).
How we chose the best cold email agencies in Canada
We started with the 13 agencies in the MakeSuccessOnline directory relevant to cold email for Canadian buyers, scored each on six criteria and kept the 10 strongest. Evidence comes from each agency's site and independent sources such as Clutch, HubSpot's directory and company announcements.
- Cold email scope and depthWhether cold outbound is a listed service, and how much of the offer it covers beyond paid media or SEO.25%
- Proven results and clientsNamed Canadian or North American clients and results, labelled agency-reported where we could not verify them.20%
- Reviews and reputationReview volume and ratings on Clutch and HubSpot, plus certifications such as Google Partner.15%
- Pricing transparency and valuePublished minimums and monthly bands, compared with the $3,000 median for this pool.15%
- Fit for Canadian buyersCanadian headquarters, French-language capability and remote coverage of Canadian business hours.15%
- Team and longevityFounding year, team size and how much of the work stays in-house.10%
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How to choose a Canada cold email agency
- Map your Canadian target marketDecide if you are selling nationally, in Quebec or across the border, and whether English, French or both will be needed for first-touch emails.
- Ask how CASL consent is recordedRequest the agency's process for express and implied consent, how sources are logged and how unsubscribes are honoured within the required window.
- Check bilingual capabilityIf Quebec matters, ask who writes the French copy and whether it is native rather than translated.
- Confirm currency and tax treatmentAgencies on this page often quote in US dollars. Ask about Canadian dollar invoicing and whether GST or HST applies to your contract.
- Match the specialist to your sales cycleShort-cycle services businesses and long-cycle SaaS sales need different cadence. Ask for a reference matching your cycle length.
- Define success before kickoffAgree positive reply rate and meetings booked, then set a written review at 90 days with a clear exit if targets are missed.
Questions to ask
- How do you record and prove consent under CASL for the contacts you email?
- Can you write French outreach for Quebec prospects, and who reviews it?
- Do you invoice in Canadian dollars, and how are GST and HST handled?
- Which Canadian time zones do you cover for reply handling?
- How do you build lists of Canadian companies, and how do you check them?
- Do we keep ownership of domains, inboxes and lists when we leave?
Red flags
- Dismissing CASL as a US-only problem or being unable to explain how consent is recorded.
- French-language emails that read as machine translation.
- Lists scraped without any record of source, with no way to honour a removal request.
- No clear view on currency, taxes or who owns sending infrastructure.
- Guarantees of booked meetings that ignore your market size.
Canada cold email agency vs freelancer vs in-house
| Cold email agency | Freelancer | In-house SDR team | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | $1,000 to $25,000/mo across this pool | Lower; hourly, project or per-sequence | Salary plus lists, inbox tools and benefits |
| Skills covered | List research, copy, deliverability, reporting | Frequently one slice such as copy | Depends on the hire's background |
| Speed to start | Two to four weeks | A few days | Several months to recruit and train |
| Best for | Canadian teams without outbound staff | Quick tests and defined projects | Companies running outbound every day |
| Main risk | Consent practices left vague | Limited availability | Slow ramp and staff turnover |
What does a Canada cold email agency do?
A Canadian cold email agency builds and runs outbound email campaigns for companies selling to businesses in Canada and beyond. Core work includes list research, bilingual copy where Quebec matters, sending setup, warm-up, reply handling and reporting on meetings. Because Canada's CASL law is consent-based, a competent agency records consent sources, honours unsubscribes promptly and explains how it treats implied-consent cases for business addresses.
Canada cold email agency FAQ
What is the best cold email agency in Canada?
Martal Group in Oakville is the best fit among Canadian-headquartered agencies for SDR programmes, with 109 Clutch reviews at 4.8. DMT Business Development suits appointment setting on a modest budget, Purple Sales pairs outbound with HubSpot, and Belkins and Salesar are the strongest remote options.
How much does a cold email agency cost in Canada?
Across the 13 agencies in our pool the median minimum is $1,000 a month, with 58% in the budget tier, 17% mid-market and 25% above $5,000. Belkins' finance package is $5,000, while Purple Sales lists $10,000+ and The Sales Factory $25,000+. Expect a wide spread by scope.
How long does it take to get meetings from cold email in Canada?
Allow two to four weeks for domains, warm-up and lists, then roughly two to three months to find messaging that books meetings steadily. Longer sales cycles and bilingual campaigns can add testing time, so agree a review at 90 days rather than judging week-one numbers.
Is cold email legal in Canada?
Canada's CASL regulates commercial electronic messages and centres on consent, including limited implied-consent situations for business contacts. Messages also need sender identification and a working unsubscribe. Because the rules are detailed, ask your agency how it documents consent and speak to a lawyer about your own list.
Should I hire a Canadian or remote cold email agency?
Six agencies in our pool are headquartered in Canada, including Martal Group, DMT and Purple Sales, so local choice is real. Belkins, Salesar and Leadium work with Canadian clients remotely and overlap well with Canadian hours. Local agencies help with French copy and CASL familiarity, while remote ones add review evidence.
How do I choose a cold email agency in Canada?
Shortlist agencies that list cold outbound, then compare minimums, reviews and client types. Ask how they record CASL consent, whether they can write French, and who owns domains and lists after the contract. A reference in a similar sales cycle is worth more than a case study.
Do I need French-language cold email for Quebec?
If you sell to Quebec businesses, French outreach usually earns more trust than English. Purple Sales lists bilingual English and French capability, but most agencies here do not state it. Ask any agency whether French copy is written natively and who proofreads it before sending.
Can a cold email agency also help with AI search?
Some can. UltraGrowthMedia lists GEO beside cold email, and Setsail lists SEO and GEO. Only 15% of the 13 agencies in this pool offer AI search work, so most Canadian firms will buy outbound and AI visibility separately. Ask whether GEO is in scope before assuming it is.
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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.