The 10 Best SEO Agencies in Montreal (2026)

Looking for an SEO agency in Montreal in 2026? The choice is harder than it was three years ago. Google now shows AI-generated answers (AI Overviews) on a large share of searches, and your buyers also ask ChatGPT, Gemini or Perplexity directly. A good SEO agency has to do two things: get you ranking in Google, and get you cited in AI answers. That second part is called GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), also known as AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) in the HubSpot ecosystem.

We compared 10 agencies serving the Montreal market on concrete criteria: technical SEO expertise, a real GEO & AEO offer (not just a buzzword on a page), specialization, complementary services and public proof. Full transparency: Momentumm is on the list. We tell you why, and we also tell you when another agency will be a better fit.

At a glance: the best SEO agencies in Montreal in 2026

SEO, AEO, GEO: what changed in 2026

Before choosing an agency, it helps to know what you are buying. The three terms overlap, but they don't target the same result:

• SEO (search engine optimization): ranking your pages in Google results to earn clicks.
• AEO (Answer Engine Optimization): appearing in direct answers (featured snippets, FAQs, AI Overviews, voice search).
• GEO (Generative Engine Optimization): being cited as a source or recommended by generative engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude or Perplexity.

SEO is still the foundation: AI engines rely heavily on pages that already rank well and are well structured. But GEO & AEO add new requirements: complete structured data, answer-first content, presence on the third-party sources AI engines cite (directories, reviews, comparison articles) and tracking your visibility in AI answers. In our own tracking data, review platforms and agency directories are among the sources AI assistants cite most when someone asks "which agency should I choose in Montreal". An agency that only works on your website leaves part of the field untouched.

How we chose these agencies

• Montreal presence: an office on the island, in Greater Montreal, or a team that actively serves the market (noted for each agency).
• Verifiable GEO offer: a service page or public methodology, not just a blog post.
• SEO depth: technical, content, local, links.
• Clear specialization: who the agency is really built for.
• Public proof: certifications, reviews, pricing or case studies on display.

Information comes from each agency's website, reviewed in October 2026. Review ratings are the ones agencies display themselves unless stated otherwise.

1. Momentumm: SEO, GEO & AEO and HubSpot for B2B companies

We start with us, and we own it. Momentumm is a digital marketing agency in Saint-Henri, a Platinum HubSpot Solutions Partner, Webflow Certified Partner, Google Partner and Meta Business Partner. Our difference: we don't treat SEO as a silo. We connect SEO, GEO & AEO, your website and your CRM so we can measure what actually matters, leads and revenue, not just rankings.

• SEO, GEO & AEO: technical audit, structured data, content strategy, local SEO, and visibility tracking in ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and AI Overviews with HubSpot's AEO tool.
• Complementary services: HubSpot implementation and RevOps, website design (HubSpot CMS, Webflow), video production, Google Ads and Meta Ads.
• Results: for Fincap, +387% traffic and +520% leads; for CERC, traffic tripled.

Best for: B2B SMBs and mid-market companies in Quebec and Canada that want SEO to feed their sales pipeline directly in HubSpot.

Less suited if: you only want cheap link building, or a very large team for an international group.

2. Digitad

Founded in 2015 and based in Mile-Ex, Digitad has more than 80 people. Its "Holistic Search" approach combines SEO, GEO, SEM and social. The agency has a dedicated GEO page and explicitly talks about optimizing for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and AI Overviews.

• SEO: technical, keywords and content, links, local SEO and Google Business Profile, GA4.
• Other services: Google Ads and Bing, paid social, programmatic, web design, content studio, CRO, Amazon.
• Reviews: 4.8/5 from 259 Google reviews, according to its website.

Best for: mid-size and large companies that want SEO, GEO and paid search under one roof.

3. Adviso

Based on Saint-Denis Street with 100+ experts and more than 20 years in business, Adviso offers an "SEO and AI search" service covering SEO strategy, AI search (GEO), local SEO and multi-platform discoverability. The agency highlights its industry awards and data-driven approach.

• Industries: retail, finance and insurance, tourism, B2B.
• Other services: business strategy, AI, data, media and AdTech, CRM and email.

Best for: large companies with significant budgets looking for a strategic partner.

4. Bloom

Bloom (Pointe-Saint-Charles, 75+ people, close to 20 years of experience) has a dedicated GEO page that details its method: AI readiness audit, entity building, structured data, semantic content strategy and tracking dashboards.

• Industries: retail, education, manufacturing, pharma, consumer goods, finance, real estate.
• Other services: paid media (Google, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Amazon), influencer, affiliate, CRO.

Best for: national and English-speaking brands, especially in retail and DTC.

5. Rablab

Based in Mile-Ex, Rablab focuses on search and offers "SEO + AI (GEO)" covering keyword and prompt research, a technical GEO audit and GEO-oriented link building. The agency is a certified B Corp and Google Partner.

• Specialties: B2B, industrial, lead generation, WordPress and Shopify e-commerce.
• Other services: Google Ads, GA4 and tracking, Quebec Law 25 compliance.
• Reviews: 5/5 from 45 Google reviews, according to its website.

Best for: B2B and industrial companies that want a team focused only on search.

6. My Little Big Web

Founded in 2013 and based in Verdun, My Little Big Web (about 25 to 30 specialists) has a dedicated GEO page: SEO and GEO audits, answer-first content, Schema.org and llms.txt, E-E-A-T and monthly tracking of AI citations.

• Other services: WordPress and e-commerce websites, paid media (Google, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok), social media, maintenance.
• Reviews: 4.8/5 from 210 Google reviews, according to its website.

Best for: Quebec SMBs that want a website, local SEO and GEO in one place.

7. Falia

Founded in 2015 and located downtown, Falia is one of the few agencies that clearly separates SEO, AEO (featured snippets, FAQs, voice search) and GEO (being cited in generated answers). It also publishes its GEO pricing and says it works with only one client per industry per market.

• Other services: Google, Meta, LinkedIn and Bing ads, CRO, GA4, Shopify.

Best for: B2B or e-commerce SMBs that want pricing transparency.

8. Hamak

Based on Pine Avenue for more than ten years, Hamak is a Google Premier Partner. Its SEO page covers adapting to AI search (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Copilot), and the agency also offers SEO training.

• SEO services: audit, technical, local, content, link building, training.
• Clients: nonprofits, e-commerce, startups.

Best for: nonprofits and SMBs that want SEO, Google Ads and in-house upskilling.

9. Mint Numérique

Based in Longueuil, Mint Numérique (25+ experts) builds GEO into its SEO offer, "in Google as well as in answers generated by LLMs". The agency is best known for paid media.

• Other services: Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Google ads, email, content, data.

Best for: e-commerce and B2C brands that want SEO and paid media together.

10. Bofu

Founded in 2018, Bofu is a team of about 15 people based in the Laurentians that serves Montreal. It offers "SEO and GEO" and Google Business Profile management.

• Other services: Shopify (Select Partner), Klaviyo, HubSpot implementation, Google, Meta, LinkedIn and Amazon ads, branding, video.

Best for: Shopify stores and local businesses that want SEO, paid media and CRM together.

How to choose your SEO agency in Montreal

1. Ask how they measure GEO & AEO. A real offer includes tracking your mentions and citations in ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and AI Overviews, starting from a measured baseline.
2. Check the link to revenue. Rankings and traffic don't pay the bills. Ask how the agency connects SEO to your leads and your CRM.
3. Look at specialization. An e-commerce agency and a B2B agency don't work the same keywords or the same buying journey.
4. Require complete structured data. Organization, Service, FAQ, Article: it's the baseline that lets AI engines understand who you are.
5. Ask for the off-site plan. Reviews, directories, comparison articles and PR carry a lot of weight in AI answers.
6. Confirm bilingual coverage. In Montreal, your strategy has to cover French and English, with properly configured pages and hreflang tags.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between SEO and GEO?

SEO aims to rank your pages in Google results. GEO aims to get your company cited or recommended in answers generated by AI like ChatGPT, Gemini or Perplexity. GEO builds on good SEO, but adds structured data, answer-first content and presence on the third-party sources AI engines consult.

Are GEO and AEO the same thing?

Almost. AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) is the term HubSpot and several tools use for optimizing for answer engines. GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is more common in French-speaking markets and in research. Both aim to get your brand into the answer, not just the list of links.

How much does an SEO agency cost in Montreal?

It mostly depends on scope. A one-time audit usually costs a few thousand dollars, and a monthly retainer varies with content volume, technical work and off-site work. Some agencies publish their prices (for example, Falia lists a GEO audit from $2,995 and a monthly retainer from $1,600). Always ask what's included each month and how results are measured.

How long does it take to see SEO and GEO results?

Technical fixes and structured data can have an impact within a few weeks. Ranking and AI visibility gains on competitive keywords usually take three to six months of consistent work.

Do I need a local agency in Montreal?

Not necessarily, but a local agency understands the bilingual market, Quebec's Law 25 and the local competition, and can work on your local SEO (Google Business Profile, reviews, neighbourhood or city pages).

Let's talk about your visibility in Google and in AI

Want to know where you stand today in Google and in ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity answers? We can review it with you and show you where to start. Contact the Momentumm team.