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Best Marketing Agencies in Montreal (2026)
10 marketing agencies compared on specialism, reviews, pricing and bilingual fit for Montreal buyers, picked from the 15 agencies we track, 5 of them headquartered in the city.
- Agencies reviewed
- 15
- Median minimum
- $5,000/mo
- Based locally
- 5 of 15
- Typical hourly rate
- $150–$199
On this page
- Quick answer
- Key takeaways
- Comparison table
- The 10 best marketing agencies in Montreal
- Best Montreal marketing agency by need
- How much marketing agencies in Montreal cost
- How we ranked them
- How to choose a Montreal marketing agency
- Agency vs freelancer vs in-house
- What a Montreal marketing agency does
- FAQ
- More agencies
- Related rankings
Which Montreal marketing agency is best?
The best marketing agencies in Montreal in 2026 include Webistry for performance marketing, Growth Hacker for bilingual SEO and conversion work, Adviso for enterprise data and media, Rablab for French-first B2B search and inBeat for influencer and UGC campaigns. The median minimum across the 15 agencies we track is $5,000 a month, and 5 are headquartered in Montreal.
Key takeaways
- The median minimum for a Montreal marketing agency is $5,000 a month, and 43% of the 15 agencies we track sit in the premium tier above that, against only 14% in the budget tier.
- 5 of the 15 agencies are headquartered in Montreal. The other ten are based elsewhere in Canada and take Montreal clients remotely; each pick says where it is based.
- Language matters more here than in most Canadian cities. Growth Hacker delivers in English and French, Search Engine People has English and French capability, and Rablab is French-first, so confirm who writes your French copy.
- 58% of agencies that publish rates quote $150 to $199 an hour, and the other 42% quote $100 to $149, so there is little hourly price spread in this pool.
- 60% offer AI search work. Buyers choosing the best marketing agency in Montreal for SEO should ask for examples in both English and French results.
Best marketing agencies in Montreal compared
| # | Agency | Best for | Min. budget | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Webistry | Overall for performance marketing | $10,000 | ★4.9 (31) |
| 2 | Growth Hacker | Bilingual SEO and CRO | $5,000 | ★4.9 (26) |
| 3 | Adviso | Enterprise data, media and SEO | Not published | — |
| 4 | Rablab | French-first B2B search | $25,000 | ★5.0 (1) |
| 5 | inBeat | Influencer and UGC campaigns | $5,000 | ★4.8 |
| 6 | Search Engine People | Remote pick for established SEO | $1,000 | ★4.9 (56) |
| 7 | Search + Gather | Remote pick for paid media on many channels | $5,000 | ★4.9 (30) |
| 8 | Strategic Objectives | Remote pick for consumer PR launches | $25,000 | ★4.9 (24) |
| 9 | Konstruct Digital | Remote pick for industrial B2B | $5,000 | ★4.9 (73) |
| 10 | seoplus+ | Remote pick for multi-location brands | $1,000 | ★4.9 (53) |
Ratings are public Clutch, G2 or Google averages with review counts in brackets. Minimums are monthly unless stated.
The 10 best marketing agencies in Montreal 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 performance marketing
Webistry
Montreal growth shop for paid search, paid social and landing page testing
Webistry is headquartered in Montreal and was founded in 2012. It runs paid search, paid social, landing page design and split testing in one team, and holds 4.9 on Clutch from 31 reviews, including one from September 2026. Named clients include Briogeo, Hero Health, Adobe and MyHeritage, and it has held Great Place to Work certification several times.
Notable clients
- Briogeo
- Hero Health
- Adobe
- Posterjack
- Toronto Film School
- Perfect Keto
Watch out
A $10,000 minimum puts it out of reach for small budgets, and SEO is not a core service.
#2Best for bilingual SEO and CRO
Growth Hacker
Founder-led Montreal SEO and CRO shop built around Shopify and local search
Growth Hacker is a Montreal SEO and conversion shop led by founder Khalil El-Khoury, who takes strategy calls himself. It delivers in English and French, is strong on Shopify and local search, and holds 4.9 on Clutch from 26 reviews. It reports doubling organic traffic for Steadiwear in under three months and a 40% sales lift for Charlie B through CRO.
Notable clients
- Steadiwear
- Charlie B
- E3 Électricité
- Moroccanoil
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Kidobebe
Watch out
A few reviewers flagged minor language errors in French copy, and paid media is a secondary offer.
#3Best for enterprise data, media and SEO
Adviso
Montreal data, AI and media consultancy with an award-winning SEO practice
Adviso is a Plateau-based consultancy founded in 2002 with more than 100 specialists across data engineering, media buying, CRM, AI and SEO. Its clients include Loto-Québec, Couche-Tard, SAQ, National Bank and Cirque du Soleil, and it won Search Engine Land Awards in 2024 and 2025. The team is bilingual and the firm is a certified B Corporation.
Notable clients
- Loto-Québec
- Couche-Tard
- Montreal International Airport
- CBC/Radio-Canada
- SAQ
- National Bank of Canada
Watch out
Pricing is not public and engagements look sized for enterprise budgets, with little review-platform presence.
#4Best for French-first B2B search
Rablab
French-first Montreal agency for SEO, GEO and Google Ads, with a B2B industrial bent
Rablab is a Montreal agency incorporated in 2016 that sticks to SEO, GEO and Google Ads, with a French-first approach for the Quebec market. It has been a Google Partner for more than eight years, is a certified B Corp, and counts Club Med, Thermomix, Etalex and La Moisson among its clients. Its work leans towards manufacturing and industrial B2B.
Notable clients
- Club Med
- Etalex
- Thermomix
- Voyages Traditours
- La Moisson
- L'Oréal Canada
Watch out
Only one verified Clutch review, and Clutch lists a $25,000 minimum.
#5Best for influencer and UGC campaigns
inBeat
Micro-influencer and UGC agency for performance-driven DTC and app growth
inBeat is a Montreal agency founded in 2019 that builds micro-influencer and user-generated content campaigns for DTC brands and apps. It also runs paid media and creative strategy, and has TikTok and user acquisition experience. Its named clients span 7-Eleven, HelloFresh, Square, Bumble and Airbnb, and it lists a $5,000 minimum.
Notable clients
- 7-Eleven
- HelloFresh
- Square
- Bumble
- Nestle
- Nordstrom
Watch out
Performance focus may underweight brand lift measurement, and it is less suited to prestige campaigns that need celebrity names.
#6Best remote pick for established SEO
Search Engine People
Veteran Toronto search shop running SEO, Google Ads and AI search for SMBs to enterprise
Search Engine People is a Toronto SEO agency founded in 2001 that serves Montreal clients remotely, with English and French capability on a Canadian-based team. It holds 4.9 on Clutch from 56 reviews, is a Google Premier Partner, and publishes pricing guidance starting around $1,000 a month with no fixed minimum term. Clutch puts about 70% of its work in SEO.
Notable clients
- Speedy Cash
- Levitt LLP
- PAR Technology
- Sunset Docks Muskoka
- Aon
- Cosmo Music
Watch out
Paid social and creative are secondary, and it recommends commitments of four to twelve months.
#7Best remote pick for paid media on many channels
Search + Gather
Toronto paid media agency for startups and scale-ups, from search and social to CTV
Search + Gather is a Toronto agency, started in 2016, that serves Montreal clients remotely. It covers paid search, paid social, connected TV, programmatic and Amazon ads, and holds 4.9 on Clutch from 30 reviews. It reports 890% more paid conversions for Top Hat, and names clients such as ecobee, Coinbase and Shutterstock.
Notable clients
- ecobee
- Coinbase
- Top Hat
- Introhive
- Shutterstock
- IDP Education
Watch out
SEO and AI search are recent additions, and it is a lean team of around 18.
#8Best remote pick for consumer PR launches
Strategic Objectives
Women-owned Toronto PR shop running consumer launches, events and influencer programs
Strategic Objectives is a women-owned Toronto PR agency founded in 1983 that serves Montreal clients remotely. It combines media relations, events, social and influencer programmes for consumer brands, with clients such as Kia Canada, Weber, Maple Leaf Foods and Amazon. It holds 4.9 on Clutch from 24 reviews, and recent wins include agency of record work for Edrington in Canada.
Notable clients
- Kia Canada
- Amazon (Alexa+
- Kindle)
- Weber
- Pringles
- A&W
Watch out
A $25,000 minimum project size, and little evidence of B2B or technical PR work.
#9Best remote pick for industrial B2B
Konstruct Digital
Calgary B2B agency running SEO, PPC and content for industrial and manufacturing firms
Konstruct Digital is a Calgary agency that serves Montreal clients remotely, built around B2B and industrial companies. It runs SEO, GEO, PPC, LinkedIn ads, account-based marketing and HubSpot work, and holds 4.9 on Clutch from 73 reviews, with a review as recent as October 2026. It reports a 147% rise in non-branded clicks for Proterial Cable America.
Notable clients
- Wabash
- Crane
- Regal Rexnord
- Proterial
- Nureva
- Gates
Watch out
A poor fit for consumer or local retail brands, and some reviewers mention account manager turnover.
#10Best remote pick for multi-location brands
seoplus+
Ottawa search-led agency covering SEO, GEO, paid ads, digital PR and web
seoplus+ is an Ottawa agency founded in 2012 that serves Montreal clients remotely. It covers SEO, GEO, paid ads, digital PR, email and web, and holds 4.9 on Clutch from 53 reviews and 4.8 on Google from 75. Reviewers cite technical SEO depth and clear reporting, and it has a niche offer for multi-location brands.
Notable clients
- Gifford Carr
- Cardel Homes
- Talentlab
- Edtomorrow
Watch out
Some clients found it pricey on small budgets, and its published case studies lack hard numbers.
Best Montreal marketing agency by need
Performance marketing and landing pagesWebistry
Bilingual SEO for Shopify storesGrowth Hacker
Enterprise data, media and SEOAdviso
French-first B2B searchRablab
Influencers and UGCinBeat
Established SEO with French supportSearch Engine People
Paid media on CTV and AmazonSearch + Gather
Consumer PR and launchesStrategic Objectives
Industrial B2BKonstruct Digital
How much does a Montreal marketing agency cost in 2026?
Montreal marketing agencies skew towards the mid-market and premium bands, and budget options are rare. These figures come from the published minimums and hourly rates of the 15 agencies in our Montreal pool.
| Tier | Monthly minimum | Share of agencies | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Under $1,000/mo | 14% | Smaller brands wanting a packaged start; the few agencies here at this level are specialists with published pricing. |
| Mid-market | $1,000 to $5,000/mo | 43% | Growing SMBs that need SEO, paid ads or CRO on a steady monthly cadence. |
| Premium | Over $5,000/mo | 43% | Mid-market and enterprise programmes, bilingual campaigns and multi-channel teams. |
Source: published minimum budgets of marketing agencies in Montreal in the MakeSuccessOnline directory, October 2026.
Median minimum budget by region
Among the 12 agencies that publish rates, 58% quote $150 to $199 an hour and 42% quote $100 to $149. No agency in this pool publishes a band below $100.
How we chose the best marketing agencies in Montreal
We started with every marketing agency in the MakeSuccessOnline directory that is based in Montreal or serves Montreal clients remotely (15 at the time of writing) and scored each on six criteria. Profiles were researched from each agency's own site plus at least one independent source such as Clutch, trade press or award listings.
- Fit for Montreal buyersLocal presence or a clear way of serving Quebec, including English and French delivery where stated.25%
- Specialisation and depthHow clear the agency's strongest channel or sector is, and how much of its work sits there.20%
- Proven results and clientsNamed clients, published results and case studies we could attribute to a source.20%
- Reviews and reputationRatings and review volume on Clutch or Google, plus awards and how recent the feedback is.15%
- Pricing transparencyWhether minimums, packages or rate bands are published and how they compare with scope.10%
- Team and capacityYears in business, team size and who runs accounts.10%
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How to choose a Montreal marketing agency
- Settle the language question firstDecide whether campaigns run in French, English or both, and ask each agency who writes and reviews French copy.
- Define the outcomeChoose one measurable goal such as qualified leads, online sales or enterprise pipeline before comparing proposals.
- Pick local or remote on purposeMontreal agencies offer in-person work and local context. Agencies from Toronto, Calgary or Ottawa can be better for a niche.
- Match the specialist to your sectorIndustrial B2B, DTC ecommerce, consumer PR and influencer work each have a clear leader in this pool. Shortlist by client list.
- Verify proofRequest two recent results and a client reference. Treat agency-reported percentages as claims until you see the baseline.
- Check terms and ownershipReview minimum terms, notice periods and who owns ad accounts, analytics and creative if you leave.
Questions to ask
- Which of your clients are closest to ours, and what changed for them in six months?
- Who writes and proofreads our French copy, and are they native speakers?
- Who will run our account day to day, and how senior are they?
- How do you measure AI search visibility in English and French?
- What reporting do we get, and how does it connect to revenue?
- What is the minimum term, and who owns our ad accounts if we leave?
Red flags
- Guaranteed rankings, leads or return on ad spend.
- French-language work that is machine-translated with no native review.
- Case studies that show percentage gains with no baseline or timeframe.
- No access to your own ad accounts, analytics or Search Console.
- A long lock-in with no performance review point.
Montreal marketing agency vs freelancer vs in-house
| Montreal marketing agency | Freelancer | In-house marketer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | Median minimum of $5,000/mo in our pool | Lower; usually hourly or project-based | Salary plus tools and training |
| Language coverage | Several agencies offer English and French | Varies; often one language | Depends on the hire |
| Speed to start | 2 to 4 weeks | Days | 1 to 3 months to hire |
| Best for | Multi-channel programmes and specialist depth | Defined projects, small budgets | Steady daily marketing workload |
| Main risk | Junior staff on your account | Capacity and continuity | Single point of failure |
What does a Montreal marketing agency do?
A Montreal marketing agency is a company that plans and runs marketing for businesses in the city, covering channels such as paid ads, SEO, content, PR, influencer work and web. Many serve both English and French audiences, which is a core buying factor in Quebec. Some focus on one channel, while larger firms combine data, media and creative, and most now add AI search work.
Montreal marketing agency FAQ
What is the best marketing agency in Montreal in 2026?
No single agency suits everyone. Webistry is our pick for performance marketing, Growth Hacker for bilingual SEO and conversion work, Adviso for enterprise data and media, and Rablab for French-first B2B search. Choose by sector, language needs and budget, and check recent reviews before you commit.
How much does a marketing agency cost in Montreal?
Marketing agency cost in Montreal has a median minimum of $5,000 a month across the 15 agencies we track. Only 14% sit in our budget tier, while 43% are premium. Among agencies that publish rates, 58% charge $150 to $199 an hour and 42% charge $100 to $149.
How long does it take a marketing agency to deliver results?
Paid media and landing page tests can show early signals within weeks, while SEO usually needs three to six months before movement appears. Growth Hacker reports doubling organic traffic for one client in under three months, but treat that as a best case and ask for a 90-day plan.
How do I choose a marketing agency in Montreal?
Start with your goal and language needs, then shortlist agencies whose clients look like yours. Check recent reviews, ask who will work on your account and request two recent results. Compare minimum terms and notice periods before you sign, and ask what happens to your data if you leave.
Should I hire a local or remote marketing agency in Montreal?
Hire local if you want in-person workshops and fluent Quebec French copy. Go remote if a specialist elsewhere fits better. Of the 15 agencies we track, 5 are headquartered in Montreal, and the rest, mostly in Toronto, serve the city remotely.
Do I need a bilingual marketing agency in Montreal?
Usually yes if you sell to Quebec consumers, since French is the main language of most local buyers. Growth Hacker and Search Engine People list English and French capability, and Rablab is French-first. B2B firms selling nationally may need English alone, so match language to your audience.
What does a marketing agency retainer include?
A retainer usually covers strategy, channel management, reporting and regular calls. Websites, video and creative are often quoted separately. Ask for deliverables, reporting cadence and notice period in writing, and confirm who owns your ad accounts and data. Retainers should also include a review point so you can adjust scope.
Is an influencer agency worth it for a Montreal brand?
It can be when your buyers discover products on social channels and you can measure sales. inBeat runs micro-influencer and UGC campaigns from Montreal with a $5,000 minimum. It is less suited to prestige brand campaigns, so set conversion targets and creative rights before you start.
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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.