Independently researched ranking
Best PPC Agencies in 2026
15 pay-per-click agencies compared on results, pricing and measurement, picked from the 127 PPC agencies we track.
- Agencies reviewed
- 127
- Median minimum
- $5,000/mo
- Typical hourly rate
- $100–$149
- Average rating
- 4.87
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Which PPC agency is best?
The best PPC agencies in 2026 are Disruptive Advertising for mid-market paid media, JumpFly for long-term senior-led management, KlientBoost for PPC with landing page testing, Page Zero Media for high-spend Google and Microsoft Ads and Logical Position for small businesses. Across the 127 PPC agencies we track, the median minimum is $5,000 a month, before ad spend.
Key takeaways
- The median minimum for the best PPC agencies we track is $5,000 a month, and 38% will take on clients for under $1,000.
- The most common PPC agency rate is $100 to $149 an hour, quoted by 42% of agencies that publish rates.
- Management fees are separate from ad spend. Budget for both, and ask whether the fee is flat, a percentage of spend or a hybrid.
- Insist on owning your ad accounts. The Google Ads, Microsoft Ads and analytics accounts should sit under your company, with the agency added as a user.
- Conversion tracking decides whether PPC works. Agencies that build landing pages and fix tracking, not just bids, tend to report more reliable results.
Best PPC agencies compared
| # | Agency | Best for | Min. budget | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disruptive Advertising | Overall PPC agency for mid-market brands | $2,500 | ★4.8 |
| 2 | JumpFly | Long-term, senior-led PPC management | $5,000 | ★4.9 |
| 3 | KlientBoost | PPC paired with landing page testing | $2,500 | ★4.8 |
| 4 | Page Zero Media | High-spend Google and Microsoft Ads | $25,000 | ★5.0 (15) |
| 5 | Tinuiti | Enterprise retail and Amazon ads | $10,000 | ★4.5 |
| 6 | Logical Position | SMBs that want Premier Partner scale | $1,000 | ★4.7 |
| 7 | Powered by Search | PPC agency for B2B SaaS | $10,000 | ★4.8 |
| 8 | Search + Gather | Venture-backed startups and scale-ups | $5,000 | ★4.9 (30) |
| 9 | ROAST | Regulated and enterprise UK brands | $5,000 | ★4.9 (17) |
| 10 | RiseUp | UK PPC agency for ecommerce | $1,000 | ★5.0 (10) |
| 11 | Croud | Multi-country retail search | $10,000 | — |
| 12 | farsiight | PPC agency in Australia | $5,000 | ★5.0 (80) |
| 13 | Uwindi | Published Google Ads pricing | $1,000 | ★5.0 (40) |
| 14 | Searchbloom | Transparent boutique pricing | $5,000 | ★4.9 (40) |
| 15 | SIB Infotech | Budget PPC agency | $1,000 | ★4.9 (16) |
Ratings are public Clutch, G2 or Google averages with review counts in brackets. Minimums are monthly unless stated.
The 15 best PPC agencies 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 PPC agency for mid-market brands
Disruptive Advertising
Paid media and CRO built around the metrics that actually move revenue.
Disruptive Advertising keeps its focus on paid media and conversion work: pay-per-click is about half of its service mix, backed by in-house landing page and analytics teams. Founded by Jacob Baadsgaard in Utah, it reports more than 160 staff, holds Google Premier Partner status and has more than 350 Clutch reviews averaging 4.8. Clients include Guitar Center, Adobe, KPMG and PennyMac, and engagements open with a free audit aimed at wasted spend.
Notable clients
- Guitar Center
- PennyMac
- Instructure
- Adobe
- Scotts Miracle-Gro
- KPMG
Watch out
It is priced for advertisers spending $10,000 a month or more, and one Clutch reviewer disputed termination fees, so read the cancellation terms.
#2Best for long-term, senior-led PPC management
JumpFly
Veteran PPC agency built around certified strategists and long-tenure accounts.
JumpFly has managed search ads for online sellers since 2003, when childhood friends Mike Tatge and Brad Garlin founded it in Illinois. Senior strategists stay on accounts rather than passing them to junior pods, and the agency is known for long client tenures and low team churn. It holds Google Premier Partner, Microsoft Elite and Amazon Verified Partner badges, and has added ChatGPT advertising and predictive AI audiences to its Google, Meta and Amazon work.
Watch out
Results are told mostly through testimonials rather than published numbers, and creative and content are light.
#3Best for PPC paired with landing page testing
KlientBoost
Aggressive paid media and CRO for SaaS and ecommerce teams that want to test fast.
KlientBoost, founded by Johnathan Dane in Costa Mesa in 2015, has more than 100 marketers working across paid search, paid social, landing pages and CRO. Its Growth Grid ranks each possible initiative by projected monthly revenue gain against cost before work is scoped, and the agency says it drops any service that misses its goals. Case studies cover Segment, NPR and Fashionphile, and Clutch reviews from 2018 to 2026 praise steady ad copy testing.
Watch out
The high-tempo testing style can feel noisy for conservative brands, and fees sit above boutique PPC shops.
#4Best for high-spend Google and Microsoft Ads
Page Zero Media
Senior-led Toronto PPC agency founded by Google Ads author Andrew Goodman in 2000
Page Zero Media was founded in Toronto in 2000 by Andrew Goodman, author of Winning Results with Google AdWords, one of the first widely read guides to the platform. Paid search is about 85% of its work, covering Google and Microsoft Ads and shopping campaigns, with paid social and programmatic added for wider plans. It holds 5.0 from 15 Clutch reviews, and several clients describe partnerships of around ten years.
Notable clients
- CIRA
- The Paper Mill Store
- Nuts.com
- StackAdapt
- Savorly
- Modern Komfort
Watch out
A $25,000 minimum project rules out small advertisers, and the site publishes few quantified case studies.
#5Best for enterprise retail and Amazon ads
Tinuiti
Independent performance media agency built for enterprise commerce and streaming.
Tinuiti grew out of Elite SEM, a New York search firm founded in 2004, and now calls itself the largest independent full-funnel marketing agency in the US, with more than 1,000 employee-owners and about $4 billion in media under management. Paid search sits alongside Amazon and retail media, paid social and streaming TV buying through Bliss Point. Clients include Carter's, e.l.f. Beauty and Sony.
Notable clients
- Carter's
- E.L.F. Beauty
- Honest
- Poppi
- DSW
- Olly
Watch out
Minimums start around $10,000 a month, and a new CEO took over in April 2026, so its direction is still settling.
#6Best for SMBs that want Premier Partner scale
Logical Position
Google Premier Partner PPC and SEO built to serve small and mid-market businesses.
Logical Position, now trading as LP, was founded in 2010 in Lake Oswego, Oregon, and says it manages more than $3 billion in ad spend for over 7,000 businesses. It holds Google Premier Partner and Microsoft Advertising Elite Partner status, and Microsoft named it Global Channel Partner of the Year in 2024. Minimums start around $1,000, and clients run from local service firms to Steinway & Sons and Beretta USA.
Notable clients
- Steinway & Sons
- Beretta USA
- Berkshire Hathaway
- 24 Hour Fitness
- SMEG
- Servpro
Watch out
Pod-based account management at this scale means strategist quality varies, and strategy is more standardised than at a boutique.
#7Best PPC agency for B2B SaaS
Powered by Search
Demand generation and SEO agency built for B2B SaaS scale-ups
Powered by Search, founded by Dev Basu in Toronto in 2009, now leads with paid advertising for B2B software companies and says it has served more than 200 of them. Published cases include more than 2,000 leads from LinkedIn Ads for PointClickCare and a 324% increase in demos for TouchBistro over six months. Logos include Elastic, SentinelOne and Varonis, and clients deal directly with senior strategists rather than account managers.
Notable clients
- Elastic
- SentinelOne
- Varonis
- Fortra
- Basecamp
Watch out
Retainers from about $10,000 a month are heavy for seed-stage startups, and it has little DTC or ecommerce experience.
#8Best for venture-backed startups and scale-ups
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 started in 2016 that runs Google, Microsoft, Meta, LinkedIn and TikTok campaigns plus connected TV and Amazon Ads. Its post-lead optimisation service feeds qualified leads back to the ad platforms instead of raw form fills. It reports an 890% increase in paid conversions for Top Hat and a 49% drop in Google cost per lead for Spring Loaded Technology, and holds 4.9 from 30 Clutch reviews.
Notable clients
- ecobee
- Coinbase
- Top Hat
- Introhive
- Shutterstock
- IDP Education
Watch out
A team of about 18 limits bench depth, and its SEO offer is much newer than its paid practice.
#9Best for regulated and enterprise UK brands
ROAST
Soho performance agency and B Corp running search, paid media and CRO for ROAS
ROAST is a London performance agency founded in 2015 whose name nods to return on ad spend. It runs Google Ads, paid social, programmatic and offline media alongside SEO, and works in complex categories such as financial services, pharma and B2B software for clients including Experian, Rightmove, Skyscanner and The National Lottery. It is a Google Premier Partner and B Corp, and won Independent Agency of the Year at the UK Agency Awards 2026.
Notable clients
- Experian
- AVEVA
- Rightmove
- Leon
- WEX
- Cencora
Watch out
A $5,000 minimum puts it out of reach for small local businesses, and some reviewers wanted bolder strategic ideas.
#10Best UK PPC agency for ecommerce
RiseUp
Alpha Tower performance agency (ex-Global Search Marketing) for ecommerce growth
RiseUp, which traded for most of its life as Global Search Marketing, is a Birmingham performance agency dating to 2012 and was named PPC Agency of the Year at the UK Agency Awards 2026. Paid search covers Google, Microsoft and ChatGPT Ads, with paid social, Amazon Ads and GA4 and Looker reporting in the same team. Named brands include Levi's, Pickfords, Vax and Micro Scooters, and it holds 5.0 from 10 Clutch reviews.
Notable clients
- Levi's
- Sotheby's International Realty
- Pickfords
- Vax
- Rangemaster
- Gore-Tex
Watch out
Headline growth figures on its site are self-reported, and older reviews sit under the previous GSM name.
#11Best for multi-country retail search
Croud
Independent London media agency mixing in-house teams with a 2,900-strong expert network
Croud was launched in London in 2011 by former Googler Luke Smith and has grown to more than 600 staff. Its in-house teams are backed by an on-demand network of about 2,900 vetted marketers covering 118 markets, which suits paid search and Google Shopping run in several languages. It reports 35% higher ROAS for MPB and 55% more enquiries for IWG, and Campaign Global named it Independent Media Agency of the Year in 2025.
Notable clients
- IWG
- MPB
- Thorne
- Timberland
- Duke Cannon
- Vans
Watch out
Minimums of $10,000 and $150 to $199 hourly rates are premium, and there are no independent Clutch reviews to check.
#12Best PPC agency in Australia
farsiight
South Brisbane paid media agency for ecommerce and B2B SaaS growth
farsiight is a Brisbane paid media agency set up in 2017 by brothers Josh and Ben Somerville. Its core is Google Ads and Microsoft Ads plus paid social, with performance creative made in-house so ads can be refreshed quickly. It holds a 5.0 average across 80 Clutch reviews, says its media buyers average seven-plus years of experience, and names clients such as Simpro, Go1 and BlackMilk Clothing.
Notable clients
- Simpro
- Move With Us
- Go1
- BlackMilk Clothing
- Outback Equipment
- EHP Labs
Watch out
A $5,000 minimum suits funded DTC and SaaS teams more than small local businesses, and it does not sell SEO.
#13Best for published Google Ads pricing
Uwindi
B2B websites, SEO and Google Ads for manufacturers, logistics firms and recruiters
Uwindi is an Austin web and search agency founded in 2015, with 11 to 50 staff. It runs Google Ads alongside SEO, AI search optimisation, conversion work and website builds, and publishes starting prices of $1,000 a month for Google Ads, $750 for SEO and $3,800 for websites. It holds 5.0 on Clutch from 40 reviews, where timeliness is the most cited strength. Clients are mostly SMB and mid-market B2B firms in manufacturing, logistics and staffing.
Notable clients
- Starboard (Azamara Cruises)
- Mount Wachusett Community College
- Apex Software
Watch out
Its focus is web and search, with no outbound programme, and sources differ on its founding year.
#14Best for transparent boutique pricing
Searchbloom
Boutique SEO and PPC agency built on the A.R.T. methodology.
Searchbloom, founded in South Jordan, Utah, by Cody C. Jensen in 2014, publishes a starting price of $2,000 a month for Google Ads management with no long lock-in contracts. Paid search runs on its ACE framework (Assets, Control, Experimentation) and covers Google, Microsoft and YouTube ads. Each client gets a dedicated analyst, the agency claims retention above 95%, and logos include Splunk, Nordstrom and U.S. Bank.
Watch out
Paid search is about a quarter of its work, so SEO is the bigger practice, and capacity for enterprise programmes is limited.
#15Best budget PPC agency
SIB Infotech
Budget-friendly Mumbai SEO, Google Ads and web design agency for SMBs
SIB Infotech is a Mumbai agency dating to 2005 that holds Google Premier Partner status and runs Google Ads alongside LinkedIn and Meta campaigns, SEO and website builds. Its Clutch listing shows a $1,000 minimum and $25 to $49 hourly rates, low for a Premier Partner. It holds 4.9 from 16 Clutch reviews, where buyers repeatedly mention on-time delivery and quick responses.
Notable clients
- Real Value Finloan Services
- Alphex Capital
- Neeti Brand Accelerator
- Brilliant Tutors Academy
- AxisY
Watch out
Clients are mostly small companies with few recognisable brands, and the wide service menu points to a generalist.
Best PPC agency by need
Mid-market paid search and socialDisruptive Advertising
Long-tenure senior strategistsJumpFly
Ads plus landing page testingKlientBoost
Large Google and Microsoft budgetsPage Zero Media
Small business PPCLogical Position
B2B SaaS pipelinePowered by Search
Startups and scale-upsSearch + Gather
Enterprise retail and AmazonTinuiti- Published Google Ads pricingUwindi
Tight budgetsSIB Infotech
How much does a PPC agency cost in 2026?
PPC agency pricing is driven by ad spend, number of platforms and how much landing page and tracking work is included. These figures come from the published minimums and hourly rates of the 127 PPC agencies in our directory. Minimums are agency-wide figures and exclude media spend.
| Tier | Monthly minimum | Share of agencies | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Under $1,000/mo | 38% | Single-platform Google Ads management for local firms with modest spend. |
| Mid-market | $1,000 to $5,000/mo | 41% | Growing businesses running search, shopping and some paid social with regular testing. |
| Premium | Over $5,000/mo | 21% | High-spend, multi-platform programmes with dedicated strategists, creative and CRO. |
Source: published minimum budgets of PPC agencies in the MakeSuccessOnline directory, October 2026.
Median minimum budget by region
The most common hourly band is $100 to $149 (42% of the 84 agencies that publish rates), followed by $150 to $199 (26%) and $50 to $99 (11%).
How we chose the best PPC agencies
We began with every PPC agency in the MakeSuccessOnline directory (127 at the time of writing) and scored each one on six criteria. Profiles were researched from each agency's own site plus independent sources such as Clutch reviews, platform partner listings and trade press.
- Paid media specialisationHow much of the agency's work is paid search and paid social, and whether it has a clear area of strength.25%
- Proven results and clientsNamed clients and published results such as ROAS, cost per lead or conversion gains, with the source noted.20%
- Reviews and reputationRatings and review volume on Clutch, Google or G2, plus industry awards.20%
- Pricing transparency and valueWhether fees, minimums and the fee model (flat, percentage of spend or hybrid) are clear up front.15%
- Tracking and measurementAbility to set up conversion tracking, landing pages and reporting tied to revenue or pipeline.10%
- Platform credentials and teamGoogle, Microsoft and Meta partner status, years in business and who manages accounts day to day.10%
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How to choose a PPC agency
- Set your target cost per resultWork out the cost per lead or return on ad spend you can afford before talking to agencies, so proposals are judged against a number.
- Fix tracking firstAsk each agency how it will audit conversion tracking, call tracking and CRM data in the first month. Bidding on bad data wastes budget.
- Match platform and industryShortlist agencies that run your main platforms (Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon) for businesses with a similar sales model and budget.
- Ask for an account auditA free or paid audit of your current account shows how the agency thinks and whether its fixes are specific or generic.
- Understand the fee modelCompare flat fees, percentage of spend and hybrids at your planned budget, and check what happens to the fee as spend grows.
- Keep ownership and exit terms clearConfirm that ad accounts, audiences and creative stay with you, and agree a notice period you can live with.
Questions to ask
- What would you change in our current account in the first 30 days, and why?
- How do you verify that conversion tracking is accurate before scaling spend?
- Is your fee flat, a percentage of ad spend or both, and how does it change as we grow?
- Who builds and tests landing pages and ad creative, and how often?
- How do you use automated bidding and Performance Max without losing control of search terms?
- Which clients with a similar budget have you grown, and can we speak to one?
Red flags
- The agency wants to run campaigns in its own ad account rather than yours.
- Reports focus on clicks and impressions with no cost per lead or revenue.
- No search term reviews or negative keyword work in the proposal.
- A fee tied only to ad spend, which rewards spending more rather than spending better.
- Guaranteed ROAS or lead numbers before the agency has seen your data.
PPC agency vs freelancer vs in-house
| PPC agency | Freelancer | In-house PPC manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | $1,000 to $10,000+/mo plus ad spend | Lower; hourly or a small monthly fee | Salary plus tools and training |
| Skills covered | Search, shopping, social, tracking, landing pages | Usually one or two platforms | Depends on hire; often one platform |
| Speed to start | 1 to 3 weeks | Days | 1 to 3 months to hire |
| Best for | Multi-platform spend and steady testing | Single-platform accounts, small budgets | Large budgets needing daily attention |
| Main risk | Junior staff or agency-owned accounts | Holiday cover and capacity | Knowledge leaves with the person |
What does a PPC agency do?
A PPC agency is a company that plans, runs and optimises pay-per-click advertising, where you pay each time someone clicks an ad. Most work covers Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, often with Amazon, Meta and other paid social platforms. Day-to-day tasks include keyword and audience research, bid and budget management, ad copy testing, shopping feeds, conversion tracking, landing page improvements and reporting on cost per lead or return on ad spend.
PPC agency FAQ
What is the best PPC agency in 2026?
There is no single best PPC agency for every advertiser. Disruptive Advertising is our top pick for mid-market brands, JumpFly for long-term senior management, KlientBoost for ads combined with landing page testing and Page Zero Media for large Google and Microsoft budgets. Logical Position suits small businesses that want a large Premier Partner on modest fees.
How much does a PPC agency cost per month?
Most PPC agencies charge between $1,000 and $10,000 a month in management fees, on top of ad spend. Across the 127 PPC agencies we track, the median minimum is $5,000 a month, 38% start below $1,000, and the most common hourly rate is $100 to $149. Regional medians run from $1,000 in Asia-Pacific to $5,000 in North America and the UK.
Do PPC agencies charge a percentage of ad spend?
Many do, but not all. The common models are a flat monthly fee, a percentage of ad spend, or a hybrid with a base fee plus a percentage above a spend threshold. Some agencies add a one-off setup fee. Compare the total cost at your planned budget and at double that budget before you choose.
How long does it take a PPC agency to get results?
Expect clicks and early conversions within the first few weeks, and steadier results after two to three months of testing. The first month usually goes on tracking fixes, account restructuring and research. Automated bidding also needs enough conversion data before it performs well, so low-volume accounts take longer.
How do I choose a PPC agency?
Choose a PPC agency that runs your main ad platforms for businesses like yours, explains its fee model clearly and starts with tracking. Ask for an audit of your current account, speak to a client with a similar budget, and confirm that the ad accounts stay in your name.
What does Google Premier Partner status mean?
Google Premier Partner status means an agency meets Google Partner requirements and ranks in the top 3% of participating partner companies in its country, assessed each year. Google Partners must hit thresholds for optimisation score, managed spend and certifications. It signals scale and platform knowledge, not that the agency is right for your industry.
How is AI changing PPC management in 2026?
Automated bidding and campaign types such as Performance Max now handle much of the bid and placement work, so good agencies spend more time on tracking, creative and first-party data. Some, including JumpFly and RiseUp, also offer ChatGPT advertising. Of the PPC agencies we track, 55% now offer AI search services as well.
Should I own my Google Ads account if I hire an agency?
Yes. Your business should own the Google Ads, Microsoft Ads and analytics accounts, with the agency given access as a user or manager. That keeps your historical data, audiences and conversion settings if you change agency. Be wary of any PPC agency that insists on running campaigns from its own account.
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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.