Independently researched ranking
Best Marketing Agencies in Toronto (2026)
12 Toronto marketing agencies compared on results, reviews and pricing, picked from the 17 Toronto-headquartered agencies we track.
- Agencies reviewed
- 17
- Median minimum
- $10,000/mo
- Typical hourly rate
- $150–$199
- Based locally
- 17 of 17
On this page
- Quick answer
- Key takeaways
- Comparison table
- The 13 best marketing agencies in Toronto
- Best Toronto marketing agency by need
- How much marketing agencies in Toronto cost
- How we ranked them
- How to choose a Toronto marketing agency
- Agency vs freelancer vs in-house
- What a Toronto marketing agency does
- FAQ
- More marketing agencies in Toronto
- Related rankings
Which Toronto marketing agency is best?
The best marketing agencies in Toronto in 2026 include Search Engine People for SEO and Google Ads, dNOVO Group for law firms and clinics, NAV43 for SEO with CRM attribution, Powered by Search for B2B SaaS and Search + Gather for paid media. Across the 17 Toronto agencies we track, the median minimum is $10,000 a month, and 62% sit in the premium tier.
Key takeaways
- The median minimum for a Toronto marketing agency is $10,000 a month, and 62% of the Toronto agencies we track are in the premium tier above $5,000.
- Only 12% start at $1,000 or less. Search Engine People quotes from around $1,000 a month with no fixed minimum term, and TechWyse lists a $1,000 minimum.
- Toronto agencies specialise by vertical: dNOVO Group in legal and healthcare, Powered by Search in B2B SaaS, 1 At Bat Media in Shopify DTC, Bob's Your Uncle in food and beverage, and Omni Agency in crypto. Pick on sector fit first.
- 35% of the agencies we track offer AI search work (AEO or GEO). Powered by Search treats it as a dedicated service line, and dNOVO Group is an early mover on AI search consulting.
- Confirm whether quotes are in Canadian or US dollars and whether HST is added. Our figures are listed in dollars as published, so compare like for like.
Best marketing agencies in Toronto compared
| # | Agency | Best for | Min. budget | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Search Engine People | Overall for SEO and Google Ads | $1,000 | ★4.9 (56) |
| 2 | dNOVO Group | Law firms, clinics and home services | $5,000 | ★5.0 (72) |
| 3 | NAV43 | SEO with CRM attribution | $5,000 | ★4.9 (13) |
| 4 | Powered by Search | B2B SaaS demand generation | $10,000 | ★4.8 |
| 5 | Search + Gather | Startup and scale-up paid media | $5,000 | ★4.9 (30) |
| 6 | Page Zero Media | Senior-led PPC | $25,000 | ★5.0 (15) |
| 7 | 1 At Bat Media | Shopify and DTC ecommerce | $5,000 | ★5.0 (16) |
| 8 | Brand Vision | Branding, web design and SEO together | $10,000 | ★5.0 (65) |
| 9 | TechWyse | SMBs, dental and ecommerce SEO | $1,000 | ★5.0 (1) |
| 10 | Strategic Objectives | Consumer PR and launches | $25,000 | ★4.9 (24) |
| 11 | Bob’s Your Uncle | Food and beverage branding | $50,000 | ★4.9 (24) |
| 12 | Viral Nation | Enterprise influencer campaigns | $25,000 | ★4.6 |
| 13 | OMNI Agency | Crypto and Web3 brands | $10,000+ | ★4.9 (29) |
Ratings are public Clutch, G2 or Google averages with review counts in brackets. Minimums are monthly unless stated.
The 13 best marketing agencies in Toronto 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 SEO and Google Ads
Search Engine People
Veteran Toronto search shop running SEO, Google Ads and AI search for SMBs to enterprise
Search Engine People is a veteran Toronto search shop founded by early Canadian SEO practitioner Jeff Quipp, with more than two decades in search. It holds 4.9 across 56 Clutch reviews, with recent ones from late 2025, and is a Google Premier Partner. Published pricing guidance starts around $1,000 a month with no fixed minimum term, and clients include Aon, Levitt LLP and PAR Technology.
Notable clients
- Speedy Cash
- Levitt LLP
- PAR Technology
- Sunset Docks Muskoka
- Aon
- Cosmo Music
Watch out
About 70% of its work is SEO per Clutch, case studies lean on percentage gains, and it recommends commitments of 4 to 12 months.
#2Best for law firms, clinics and home services
dNOVO Group
Toronto SEO and lead-gen agency built around law firms, clinics and home services
dNOVO Group is a Toronto SEO and lead-generation agency built around law firms, medical and dental practices, medspas and home services. It holds a perfect 5.0 across 72 Clutch reviews, publishes a starting price, offers no long-term contracts and was an early mover on AI search consulting. Clients include Simple Divorce, Grillo Law and Walter Law Group, and Clutch lists a $5,000 minimum.
Notable clients
- Simple Divorce
- Grillo Law
- Walter Law Group
- Forum Law
- Wyman & Williamson
- Sobirovs Law Firm
Watch out
Much of its top-agency positioning comes from self-published rankings, and the niche focus means little relevance for B2B, SaaS or ecommerce.
#3Best for SEO with CRM attribution
NAV43
Liberty Village agency pairing SEO and PPC with CRO and HubSpot/Salesforce attribution
NAV43 is a Liberty Village agency that pairs SEO and PPC with CRO and HubSpot or Salesforce attribution. It claims 50+ site migrations, backed by a Clutch review citing 400%+ organic growth after a migration, and reports 70% more qualified leads for Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres. It holds 4.9 across 13 Clutch reviews, with clients in SaaS, insurance and travel.
Notable clients
- Quark Expeditions
- PolicyMe
- CSA Group
- Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres
- Magnetic Staffing
- Immigration.ca
Watch out
Its $200 to $300 hourly band is premium for its size, the review base is small, and site claims such as a '100% success rate' are unsupported.
#4Best for B2B SaaS demand generation
Powered by Search
Demand generation and SEO agency built for B2B SaaS scale-ups
Powered by Search is a Toronto demand generation and SEO agency built for B2B SaaS scale-ups, with SEO, PPC, ABM, GEO and HubSpot RevOps under one roof. Its enterprise roster includes Elastic, SentinelOne and Varonis, it invested early in AI and LLM search visibility as a dedicated service, and it holds a 4.8 rating. Clutch lists a $10,000 minimum.
Notable clients
- Elastic
- SentinelOne
- Varonis
- Fortra
- Basecamp
Watch out
Enterprise-oriented pricing can be heavy for seed-stage startups, and the focus leaves limited DTC or ecommerce experience.
#5Best for startup and scale-up paid media
Search + Gather
Toronto paid media agency for startups and scale-ups, from search and social to CTV
Search + Gather is a Toronto paid media agency for startups and scale-ups, covering search, social, CTV, programmatic and Amazon, which is rare for a team of around 18. It reports 890% more paid conversions for Top Hat and 60x weekly lead volume for HiMama, holds 4.9 across 30 Clutch reviews, and counts ecobee, Coinbase and Shutterstock as clients.
Notable clients
- ecobee
- Coinbase
- Top Hat
- Introhive
- Shutterstock
- IDP Education
Watch out
SEO and AI search are recent additions (2024 to 2025) and less proven than paid, and no street address or pricing is published.
#6Best for senior-led PPC
Page Zero Media
Senior-led Toronto PPC agency founded by Google Ads author Andrew Goodman in 2000
Page Zero Media is a senior-led Toronto PPC agency founded in 2000 by Andrew Goodman, author of Winning Results with Google AdWords. It holds 5.0 across 15 Clutch reviews, including a May 2026 review from CIRA, with several reviewers citing client relationships of around a decade. Clients include Nuts.com, StackAdapt and CIRA, and about 85% of its work is paid search.
Notable clients
- CIRA
- The Paper Mill Store
- Nuts.com
- StackAdapt
- Savorly
- Modern Komfort
Watch out
A $25,000+ minimum rules out small advertisers, and the site publishes almost no quantified case studies.
#7Best for Shopify and DTC ecommerce
1 At Bat Media
Toronto Shopify growth agency running Meta/Google ads and Klaviyo retention for DTC brands
1 At Bat Media is a Toronto Shopify growth agency with a 100% ecommerce focus, combining Meta and Google ads with Klaviyo retention. It reports Cutter & Buck DTC revenue up 112% year on year with CAC down 29%, and holds 5.0 across 16 Clutch reviews dated 2026. Other clients include Upper Deck and Mammoth Supplements, and Clutch lists a $5,000 minimum.
Notable clients
- Cutter & Buck
- Upper Deck
- ANS Performance
- Mammoth Supplements
- Nooee Pet
- Brian Dawkins
Watch out
It is not a fit for lead generation, B2B or service businesses, and organic search is not a listed service.
#8Best for branding, web design and SEO together
Brand Vision
Toronto branding, web design and SEO studio building Webflow and WordPress sites
Brand Vision is a Toronto branding, web design and SEO studio building Webflow and WordPress sites, with identity, build and SEO in one in-house team. It holds 5.0 across 65 Clutch reviews, with new ones through mid-2026, and publishes pricing for websites, branding and search programmes. Named work includes Safeway, First Horizon Bank, Flipp and the Toronto District School Board.
Notable clients
- Safeway
- Albertsons
- First Horizon Bank
- ArcelorMittal
- Flipp
- McGill University
Watch out
The team of about 15 is small for its multi-office footprint, and public details are inconsistent, with Clutch listing its HQ as Chicago.
#9Best for SMBs, dental and ecommerce SEO
TechWyse
Long-running Toronto SEO and PPC agency serving SMBs, dental and ecommerce brands
TechWyse is a Toronto SEO and PPC agency in business for over two decades, with a team of 100+ in Toronto, serving SMBs, dental practices and ecommerce brands. It has its own AdLuge tool for call and lead attribution, an active GEO and AI search practice, a $1,000 minimum and a $50 to $99 hourly band, the lowest in this pool. Giddy Yoyo is among its ecommerce case studies.
Notable clients
- Amego Electric Vehicles
- Coja by Sofa4Life
- Giddy Yoyo
- Labworks
- Empire Security
Watch out
It has a very thin review footprint, with one Clutch review from 2023, and its leadership is not stated on the site.
#10Best for consumer PR and launches
Strategic Objectives
Women-owned Toronto PR shop running consumer launches, events and influencer programs
Strategic Objectives is a women-owned Toronto PR agency with four decades in Canadian consumer PR, running launches, events and influencer programmes. Its roster includes Kia Canada, Amazon, Weber and Maple Leaf Foods, and it integrates media relations, events and influencer work in one team. It holds 4.9 across 24 Clutch reviews, with clients citing organisation and reporting.
Notable clients
- Kia Canada
- Amazon (Alexa+
- Kindle)
- Weber
- Pringles
- A&W
Watch out
A $25,000+ minimum puts it out of reach for small businesses, and Clutch reviewers scored cost lowest.
#11Best for food and beverage branding
Bob’s Your Uncle
Senior-led Toronto branding agency for challenger food, beverage and CPG brands
Bob's Your Uncle is a senior-led Toronto branding agency, founded in 1990, for challenger food, beverage and CPG brands, from the launch of Mike's Hard Lemonade to Popeyes Canada. It was named WINA 2026 North American Agency of the Year, holds 4.9 across 24 Clutch reviews, and clients report direct leadership involvement. It also won a Gold film award for Second Harvest.
Notable clients
- Mike's Hard Lemonade
- Popeyes Canada
- Canon
- Gardein
- Sofina Foods
- Bosch
Watch out
A $50,000 minimum rules out small brands, and there is little evidence of performance media, SEO or B2B work.
#12Best for enterprise influencer campaigns
Viral Nation
Global influencer and social agency for enterprise brands and category leaders
Viral Nation is a global influencer and social agency headquartered in Toronto, with 501 to 1,000 staff, a full creator, paid and content studio stack, and proprietary AI discovery and business intelligence tooling. Clients include Amazon, Google, Samsung, Uber and Walmart, and it holds a 4.6 rating. It has the scale to run concurrent global campaigns for category leaders.
Notable clients
- Amazon
- Samsung
- Uber
- Walmart
- Zillow
Watch out
Enterprise pricing and process, with a $25,000 minimum, mean it is not built for small test budgets.
#13Best for crypto and Web3 brands
OMNI Agency
Web3 marketing partner for token launches, creators, SEO and community
Omni Agency is a Toronto agency, founded in 2018, owner-led with a named team on its site, and focused on crypto and Web3. It combines token launch strategy, creator and influencer marketing, SEO, paid ads and community management, and offers a fractional CMO. It reports case studies for the Polkadot ecosystem and Kingz, and lists Skrill and Slingshot as clients. It holds 4.9 across 29 Clutch reviews and works on $10,000+ projects.
Notable clients
- Polkadot ecosystem
- Slingshot
- Skrill
- Kingz
Watch out
The agency has an investment arm that may influence client selection, no prices are published, and some reviewers saw uneven effort across the team.
Best Toronto marketing agency by need
SEO and Google AdsSearch Engine People
Law firms and clinicsdNOVO Group
SEO with CRM attributionNAV43
B2B SaaS demand generationPowered by Search
Startup paid mediaSearch + Gather
Senior-led PPCPage Zero Media
Shopify and DTC1 At Bat Media
Branding with web and SEOBrand Vision
SMB and dental SEOTechWyse
Crypto and Web3OMNI Agency
How much does a Toronto marketing agency cost in 2026?
Toronto agency pricing sits at the premium end of our directory. These figures come from the published minimums and hourly rates of the 17 Toronto agencies we track, with 16 listing a minimum.
| Tier | Monthly minimum | Share of agencies | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Under $1,000/mo | 12% | Small businesses and packaged SEO or PPC, such as TechWyse and Search Engine People's entry plans. |
| Mid-market | $1,000 to $5,000/mo | 25% | Growing firms wanting SEO, paid or ecommerce work from a specialist team. |
| Premium | Over $5,000/mo | 62% | Senior-led PPC, brand, PR and enterprise programmes with $10,000+ minimums. |
Source: published minimum budgets of marketing agencies in Toronto in the MakeSuccessOnline directory, October 2026.
Median minimum budget by region
The most common hourly bands are $150 to $199 and $100 to $149, at 36% each of the 11 Toronto agencies that publish rates.
How we chose the best marketing agencies in Toronto
We started with every Toronto-headquartered marketing agency in the MakeSuccessOnline directory (17 at the time of writing) and scored each on six criteria. Profiles were researched from each agency's own site plus independent sources such as Clutch, trade press and award listings.
- Specialisation and depthHow clearly the agency is strong in a channel or sector, and how much of its work that represents.25%
- Proven results and clientsNamed clients and published results we could attribute to a source, separating agency claims from verified figures.20%
- Reviews and reputationRating, review volume and recency on Clutch, plus awards and peer standing.20%
- Pricing transparency and valueWhether minimums, starting prices or rates are published and how they compare with the scope.15%
- AI search readinessReal AEO and GEO capability, shown as a dedicated service or published work.10%
- Team and longevityYears in business, team size and who actually works on accounts.10%
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How to choose a Toronto marketing agency
- Choose by vertical firstToronto has specialists for legal, SaaS, DTC and food brands. Start with the agency whose clients look like yours.
- Match budget to the tierWith 62% of agencies above $5,000 a month, confirm minimums early. Several PR and brand firms start at $25,000 or more.
- Check currency and taxAsk whether quotes are in Canadian or US dollars and whether HST is added.
- Read the review trailCheck review volume and dates. Brand Vision and dNOVO Group have large review bases, while TechWyse has just one.
- Test the self-reported claimsSeveral sites claim rankings or success rates. Ask for client references and data you can verify.
- Check commitment termsSearch Engine People recommends 4 to 12 month commitments, while dNOVO Group offers no long-term contracts. Match the term to your risk.
Questions to ask
- Which Toronto or Canadian clients in our sector can we speak to?
- What are the minimum spend, term and notice period, and are quotes in CAD or USD?
- How do you attribute leads and revenue to your work?
- Who works on our account, and are they based in Toronto?
- What are you doing about AI search, and how do you measure it?
- Which of your published results can you back with client data?
Red flags
- A claimed 100% success rate or guaranteed results.
- Self-published rankings presented as independent awards.
- A very high minimum with no scope breakdown.
- Case studies with percentages but no baseline or client name.
- No clarity on currency, tax or contract term.
Toronto marketing agency vs freelancer vs in-house
| Toronto agency | Freelancer | In-house team | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | $1,000 to $25,000+/mo | Lower; usually hourly or project-based | Salary plus tools and training |
| Skills covered | Strategy, channels, creative 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 | Sector-specialist programmes and local contact | Defined projects and small budgets | Constant daily demand |
| Main risk | Junior staff on your account | Capacity and continuity | Single point of failure |
What does a Toronto marketing agency do?
A Toronto marketing agency is a company based in Toronto that plans and runs marketing for other businesses. Typical work includes SEO, paid search and social, branding, PR, influencer campaigns and reporting. Toronto agencies often serve Canadian and international clients from one base, and many now add AI search optimisation, which aims to get a brand cited in AI Overviews, ChatGPT and Perplexity answers.
Toronto marketing agency FAQ
What is the best marketing agency in Toronto?
There is no single best Toronto marketing agency for every business. Search Engine People is our top pick for SEO and Google Ads, dNOVO Group for law firms and clinics, NAV43 for SEO with CRM attribution and Powered by Search for B2B SaaS. Your sector, budget and main channel decide the right fit.
How much does a Toronto marketing agency cost?
The median minimum across the 17 Toronto agencies we track is $10,000 a month, and 62% sit in the premium tier above $5,000. Only 12% start at $1,000 or less. The most common hourly bands are $150 to $199 and $100 to $149, at 36% each. Confirm whether quotes are in CAD or USD.
How long does a Toronto marketing agency take to show results?
Paid media can show results within weeks, while SEO usually takes six to twelve months. Expect the first month to cover audits, tracking and set-up. Ask each agency for a timeline by channel, and agree the metrics you will review at 30, 90 and 180 days.
How do I choose a marketing agency in Toronto?
Start with the outcome you need, then shortlist agencies whose clients resemble you in sector and budget. Check review volume and dates, ask for references, and confirm who will run the account. Get fees, currency, tax and contract term in writing before you sign.
Should I hire a Toronto agency or a remote one?
Hire a Toronto agency if you want in-person workshops, shared time zones and Canadian market knowledge. Otherwise choose on track record in your sector. All 17 agencies we track are Toronto-headquartered, so you can compare local specialists before looking further afield for niche skills.
Which Toronto agency is best for ecommerce?
1 At Bat Media is the clearest ecommerce specialist, with 100% of its work in ecommerce, Shopify and Klaviyo, and a reported 112% DTC revenue rise for Cutter & Buck. TechWyse also serves ecommerce brands with SEO and PPC at lower price points. Ask each for revenue figures with a baseline.
Which Toronto agency is best for B2B SaaS?
Powered by Search is built for B2B SaaS scale-ups, with SEO, PPC, ABM, GEO and HubSpot RevOps and clients such as Elastic and SentinelOne. NAV43 also lists SaaS and CRM attribution, and Search + Gather suits SaaS paid media. Powered by Search lists a $10,000 minimum.
Do Toronto agencies offer AI search optimisation?
35% of the Toronto agencies we track offer AI search work, often called AEO or GEO. Powered by Search runs it as a dedicated line, dNOVO Group was an early mover on AI search consulting, and TechWyse has an active GEO practice. Ask how any agency measures citations in AI answers.
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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.