The short answer: the PPC agencies with the most AI search presence in October 2026 are WebFX, KlientBoost, Ignite Visibility, Directive and Tinuiti. WebFX publishes the clearest pricing, from $750/month. For a smaller retainer that runs Google Ads, Microsoft Ads and Amazon PPC alongside SEO and AEO, Kadima Digital is our own pick, listed first because this is our list.
Key numbers from our data (SE Ranking AI Search database, US, snapshot 1 October 2026):
- 35,217 AI citations and 14,384 brand mentions across the 10 PPC agencies below.
- 77.0% of those citations sit in Google AI Overviews. ChatGPT accounts for 4.2%.
- WebFX holds 15,286 citations, 43% of the group total.
- Only 1 of the 10 agencies (WebFX) publishes a management fee on its PPC page. 2 more publish an ad spend range.
PPC agency comparison table
Citations count AI answers that link to the agency’s website. Mentions count answers that name it. Both are summed across Google AI Overviews, AI Mode, ChatGPT, Perplexity and Gemini, and cover the whole domain, not only PPC topics. Pricing and platforms come from each agency’s own website.
| Agency | Best for | Published pricing | AI citations | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadima Digital | SMB and mid-market brands wanting PPC with SEO and AEO | On our PPC page | Own list, not scored | Own list, not scored |
| WebFX | Mid-market to enterprise | From $750/month | 15,286 | 5,470 |
| KlientBoost | Lead gen, SaaS and ecommerce | Ad spend from $5,000/month | 4,499 | 1,728 |
| Ignite Visibility | Franchises, home services, ecommerce | Not published | 3,709 | 2,808 |
| Directive | Mid-market and enterprise B2B | Not published | 3,425 | 915 |
| Tinuiti | Enterprise and mid-market brands | Not published | 2,493 | 954 |
| Disruptive Advertising | Businesses spending tens of thousands a month | Not published | 2,285 | 1,393 |
| Power Digital | B2B, CPG, fashion, healthcare | Not published | 1,704 | 647 |
| Logical Position | Lead gen and ecommerce | Not published | 1,153 | 159 |
| JumpFly | Search advertisers wanting no lock-in | Spend bands up to $3,000 to $150,000+ | 538 | 137 |
| Brainlabs | Retail, finance, travel, B2B SaaS | Not published | 125 | 173 |
How we compared these PPC agencies
- AI presence. Each agency’s domain from the SE Ranking AI Search database (United States, snapshot 1 October 2026). It counts how often AI answers link to or name a brand across a fixed set of tracked prompts. Treat the numbers as relative, not absolute.
- What they sell. Services, platforms, pricing and client focus come only from each agency’s own PPC page, checked on 7 October 2026.
- Proof. One published result per agency from its own case studies.
AI presence is not a quality score. A large agency with a big blog will be cited more than a smaller specialist, so match the agency to your ad spend and industry first.
1. Kadima Digital: best for PPC run alongside SEO and AEO
Kadima Digital is an SEO, AEO and PPC agency based in Cape Town, working with clients in the US and globally. Our PPC management covers Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta, Amazon PPC and ChatGPT Ads, run as a monthly retainer on its own or combined with SEO and AEO.
- Proof: a B2B SaaS client went from 1 lead to 61 leads in 3 months while CPA dropped 95% (case study). An Amazon seller grew revenue 86% and net profit 310.7% in 3 months (case study).
- Best for: brands spending $1,500 or more a month on marketing that want paid and organic search handled by one team.
2. WebFX: best for transparent published pricing
WebFX is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Its PPC service covers weekly campaign management, ad creative, audits, landing page optimization, budget recommendations and ROI tracking.
- Pricing: Lite $750/month (ad spend up to $5,000), Pro $975/month or 15% of spend, Enterprise $4,500/month or 12% of spend, plus setup fees from $1,200.
- Platforms: Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, ChatGPT ads, Yelp, plus social and Amazon through separate services.
- Proof: ROI +150% year over year and CPL down 23% for a parts retailer.
3. KlientBoost: best for testing-heavy lead gen
KlientBoost is based in Costa Mesa, California, with offices in Raleigh and London. Its PPC management covers keyword research, A/B testing, bid optimization, retargeting, ad copy and call tracking.
- Pricing: ad spend from $5,000/month, flat fee or percentage of spend, no minimum contract length.
- Platforms: Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube.
- Proof: states a 63% ROI increase across 200+ clients.
4. Ignite Visibility: best for multi-location brands
Ignite Visibility is based in San Diego, with offices in Irvine, Orlando and New York. Its PPC service covers Google and Microsoft Ads, Shopping, remarketing, display and video, landing page CRO and attribution reporting.
- Pricing: not published.
- Proof: 1,009% ROAS for a multi-location franchise owner.
- AI presence: 935 ChatGPT mentions, second only to WebFX (1,224) in this group.
5. Directive: best for B2B pipeline
Directive is based in Orange County, California. Its B2B PPC service covers Google and Microsoft search, competitor campaigns, remarketing, landing pages and offline conversion tracking.
- Pricing: not published.
- Proof: conversions up 681% quarter over quarter and CPL down 52% for a B2B data company.
6. Tinuiti: best for enterprise paid search
Tinuiti’s paid search service covers planning and forecasting, layered targeting, testing, CRM-data keyword work and access to Google and Bing betas.
- Pricing: not published.
- Proof: +3.9% in-store sales in test markets for a furniture retailer, against -15.5% in the wider market.
7. Disruptive Advertising: best for a money-back guarantee
Disruptive Advertising is based in Utah. Its PPC management is done-for-you, with a 90-day money-back guarantee and a free audit.
- Pricing: not published.
- Proof: monthly revenue up 158% in 3 months for a fitness equipment brand.
8. Power Digital: best for consumer brands across channels
Power Digital is based in San Diego. Its paid media service covers Google Search, Shopping, Performance Max, Local Service Ads, Bing, YouTube, programmatic and Amazon ads.
- Pricing: not published.
- Proof: $500K in new-customer revenue at 3x ROAS for a direct-to-consumer guitar brand.
9. Logical Position: best for a dedicated account manager
Logical Position is based in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Its PPC management covers Google and Microsoft Ads, a dedicated account manager, call recordings and a real-time dashboard.
- Pricing: not published.
- Proof: PPC revenue +194% for an industrial tool retailer.
10. JumpFly: best for month-to-month contracts
JumpFly is based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Its full-service PPC covers Google and Microsoft search, display, Shopping and feed management, on month-to-month terms with the client owning the accounts.
- Pricing: by request, with monthly spend bands from up to $3,000 to $150,000+.
- Proof: CPA cut from over $250 to under $150 across 13 dental accounts.
11. Brainlabs: best for global retail and finance
Brainlabs has offices in London, New York, Dallas, Toronto, Singapore and Sydney. Its paid search service covers account audits, campaign consolidation, first-party data activation and value-based conversion tracking.
- Pricing: not published.
- Proof: new customers up 1,242% and CPA down 32% for a beauty brand.
What the AI citation data shows
- Google AI Overviews dominates. 77.0% of the 35,217 citations sit there, close to the 77.3% we found for AEO agencies.
- ChatGPT names agencies, it rarely links them. The group has 1,463 ChatGPT citations but 3,789 ChatGPT mentions.
- Published pricing is rare. WebFX is the only agency here with a management fee on its PPC page, and it is also the most cited by a wide margin.
How to choose a PPC agency: 5 questions to ask
- What is your fee, and is it flat or a percentage of ad spend?
- What is the minimum ad spend and minimum contract term?
- Do I own the Google Ads and Microsoft Ads accounts?
- Which conversions will you optimize for: leads, qualified leads or revenue?
- Can you show a case study with CPA or ROAS before and after?
FAQ
How much does a PPC agency cost?
Published pricing in this list starts at $750/month (WebFX Lite) and moves to a percentage of ad spend, typically 12% to 15%, as spend grows. Most agencies here quote on request.
What ad spend do PPC agencies require?
It varies. KlientBoost lists $5,000/month and up. JumpFly’s spend bands start at up to $3,000/month. Kadima Digital works with brands spending $1,500 or more a month on marketing.
Should I hire a PPC agency or an SEO agency?
PPC brings in leads from the first week. SEO and AEO build traffic that does not stop when spend stops, but take 3 to 6 months. Many brands run both, using PPC data to pick SEO keywords.
Which platforms should a PPC agency manage?
Google Ads first for search demand, Microsoft Ads for extra search reach, Meta for demand creation, Amazon for marketplace sellers, and ChatGPT Ads as a new channel since 2026.