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How we vet every listicle
Every agency featured on Web Tonic passes our 84-point editorial review before a single listicle goes live. This is how we vet each pick:
Verified client outcomes: We require real case studies with measurable KPIs — revenue, ROAS, CPA, retention — tied to the exact category being ranked. No cherry-picked wins, no unverifiable numbers.
Independent reputation: We cross-check Clutch, Google, G2, and Trustpilot ratings, and screen for review-bombing or suspicious patterns. Only operators with a consistent, verifiable track record make the cut.
Beyond that, every listing goes through a quarterly re-audit. We check 84 criteria across 6 pillars to make sure it still holds up — here are some of the checks we run:
A Montreal podcast production company handles everything around the microphone: format and episode planning, studio or on-location recording, multi-camera video capture, editing, mixing and mastering, then artwork, show notes, hosting and distribution setup, plus the vertical clips that carry a show onto social feeds.
We checked these 18 companies on evidenced podcast work, clients named on their own websites, rates published there, and a verified address. Fourteen are on the island of Montreal; four work from Laval, Longueuil or Chateauguay. Four publish a rate, four name a client, and three claims were reset.
Which Montreal podcast production company should a business shortlist?
Shortlist by product. Virage Sonore, Blabla Studio, Archetype Studio Montreal, OnPod Studios, Parenthese Studio and OK Studio sell bookable rooms. A la trois Media, Pilgrim Content Marketing, Studio SF, Magneto and Contexta Media take responsibility for finished shows.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic plans a Montreal show around the audience it has to earn, so the format, the guest plan and the clip schedule are settled before a studio day is booked and a season quietly stalls. The same team cuts each episode into paid and social assets through our creative practice, builds the episode pages the show lives on and runs the search work those pages have to compete in. A business that only needs a treated room, cameras and an engineer for an afternoon is better served by one of the studio operators below.
Key Services: Growth Marketing, Paid Social, PPC, Meta Ads, SEO, Google Ads, Snapchat Ads, Amazon Ads, Reddit Ads, TikTok Ads, TikTok Shop, GEO-AEO, Webflow Design, Shopify Design, WordPress Design, UGC, Social Media Management, Pay Per Click Management, Marketing Analytics, Analytics Implementation & CDPs, Performance Branding, Performance 360° Audit, Programmatic Ads, OOH Ads, HR Marketing
Industries Served: eCommerce, SaaS, B2B, Construction Professionals, Home Services, SMEs, Health Spa & Wellness, Retail, Legal & Judicial Services, Food & Beverages, Pets, Fitness, Family & Children, Finance & Insurance, Travel, Non-Profits & Organizations, Furniture & Decoration
Notable Clients: WorldRemit, Jack & Jones, Ardene, L'Oréal, Sendwave, Nestlé, Airbnb. Serve Fortune 500 companies and smaller fast-paced startups.
Locations: HQ in San Francisco with notable offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and more. Offices on five continents.
Pricing: Starting at USD $3,000 per month. Flexible and scalable plans at any time according to your enterprise needs. Book a call to learn more.
Great For: Mid-market to enterprise-level businesses requiring ongoing, on-tap growth and performance marketing services.
Website: Web Tonic
2. Virage Sonore
About: Virage Sonore is a turnkey podcast production studio built around three in-house audio and video rooms, covering everything from concept to distribution and original music scoring. Its portfolio names produced shows such as In Search of Dopamine, Hello and Welcome, La Victoire de Montreal and Entendre Montreal. The studio sits at 5809 Avenue Delorimier on the Plateau Mont-Royal in Montreal, Quebec.
Key Services: Podcast studio recording, Multi-camera video podcast capture, Editing and mixing, Original music composition, Podcast concept and format design, Distribution setup
Industries Served: Media and entertainment, Nonprofits, Professional services, Government and public sector, Independent creators
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Montreal, Canada, Quebec City, Canada
Pricing: From CAD $200/episode a la carte, or CAD $89/hour studio time
Great For: Independent podcasters wanting a full studio, Nonprofits launching a documentary series, Brands wanting original scoring
Website: Virage Sonore
3. A la trois Media
About: A la trois Media is a creative podcast agency that manages the full production cycle from conception through diffusion for individuals, businesses and organizations. The firm produces Le RDV a la 3, a recurring show interviewing entrepreneurs and change-makers in the Quebec business ecosystem, listed in the Podcasts Quebec directory as its own production. The team is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Key Services: Podcast concept and format design, Interview booking and hosting support, Recording direction, Audio editing and mixing, Show notes and distribution setup, Podcast marketing
Industries Served: Entrepreneurship and startups, Professional services, Nonprofits, Public sector, Creative industries
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Montreal, Canada
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Entrepreneurs launching a branded show, Organizations wanting full-cycle production, Startups building thought leadership audio
Website: A la trois Media
4. Blabla Studio
About: Blabla Studio is a coworking and podcast studio rental space on the Plateau Mont-Royal built around a modular loft that can be configured for interviews, video podcasts or photo shoots with technical support included. The studio hosts creators recording training content, interviews and branded shows and offers preferential rates for nonprofits, students and long-term bookings. It operates entirely out of its Montreal, Quebec location.
Key Services: Podcast studio rental, Video podcast recording, Technical support during sessions, Coworking access, Multi-format room configuration, Long-term membership packages
Industries Served: Independent creators, Small business podcasters, Nonprofits, Students and educators, Corporate training teams
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Montreal, Canada
Pricing: From CAD $150/session (plus tax)
Great For: Solo podcasters wanting a rentable loft, Nonprofits needing preferential rates, Creators wanting video-plus-audio in one room
Website: Blabla Studio
5. Archetype Studio Montreal
About: Archetype is a photography and podcast studio on Chabanel Street offering two dedicated podcast sets with four-K cameras and Shure microphones alongside its photo cyclorama. The studio publishes transparent per-session package pricing and books ten-to-twenty episode runs for returning podcast clients. Archetype is based at 111 Chabanel Ouest, Suite 407, in Montreal, Quebec.
Key Services: Podcast studio rental, Multi-camera video podcast recording, Photo and lifestyle set access, Package booking for episode runs, Equipment provided on site, Custom quotes for bulk bookings
Industries Served: Content creators, Brands and marketing teams, Small business podcasters, Coaches and consultants, Media startups
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Montreal, Canada
Pricing: From CAD $300 per 90-minute podcast session
Great For: Brands wanting a trusted rental studio, Podcasters needing recurring episode packages, Creators wanting photo and podcast in one visit
Website: Archetype Studio Montreal
6. La Converse
About: La Converse is a Montreal newsroom that produces its own named podcast series, including Unboxed with the Filles d'Action foundation and Pas Tout Montreal, and rents its high-tech recording studio to outside producers. The 1,200-square-foot studio sits in Little Italy and is staffed with production support for bookings. The organization is headquartered at 7012 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Suite 301, Montreal, Quebec.
Key Services: Original podcast series production, Podcast studio rental, Recording and production support, Interview and documentary-style production, Distribution across streaming platforms, Community storytelling formats
Industries Served: Nonprofits and foundations, Community organizations, Media and journalism, Education, Public sector
Notable Clients: Filles d'Action Foundation
Locations: Montreal, Canada
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Nonprofits wanting documentary-style audio, Community organizations building a show, Producers needing a bookable Little Italy studio
Website: La Converse
7. OnPod Studios
About: OnPod Studios runs a network of automated, self-serve video podcast studios, with its flagship location in Montreal plus rooms in Laval, Ottawa and Brossard. Founder Jeremy Prud'homme built the studios around a press-record automated camera system so podcasters need no technician on site. The Montreal studio sits inside a Hedhofis co-working space at 8500 Boulevard Decarie, Mont-Royal, Quebec.
Key Services: Automated multi-camera podcast recording, Self-serve studio booking, Monthly plans with included editing, Reel and clip repurposing, Multi-city studio network, Raw video same-day delivery
Industries Served: Independent podcasters, Coaches and consultants, Small business marketers, Content creators, Agencies needing overflow studio space
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Montreal, Canada, Laval, Canada, Ottawa, Canada
Pricing: From CAD $150/hour single session, or CAD $500/month plan
Great For: Solo podcasters wanting no-technician recording, Creators needing monthly clip packages, Businesses wanting a low-cost studio network
Website: OnPod Studios
8. Pilgrim Content Marketing
About: Pilgrim is a B2B podcast agency that produces branded shows for enterprise technology and services companies, including Softchoice's The Catalyst, a five-season show the agency credits with more than one billion social impressions. Its team runs the full lifecycle from strategy and guest booking through editing and distribution for clients such as SHI International. Pilgrim is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Key Services: B2B podcast strategy, Guest booking and interview production, Audio and video editing, Content repurposing into social clips, Podcast marketing and growth, Full-season production management
Industries Served: Enterprise technology, IT solutions providers, Nonprofits, Public sector organizations, Startups
Notable Clients: Softchoice, SHI International
Locations: Montreal, Canada
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Enterprise brands wanting a demand-gen podcast, IT and technology marketers, Public sector communications teams
Website: Pilgrim Content Marketing
9. Pour Vrai Marketing
About: Pour Vrai Marketing runs a turnkey podcast studio out of Longueuil on Montreal's south shore, producing named shows such as the corporate series Balado SST Sans Tabou and season seven of Les Derangeants. The team publishes its pricing openly, with turnkey per-episode production including multi-camera capture, editing, mixing and three social shorts. Its studio and production facility is based in Longueuil, Quebec, part of the Greater Montreal metro area.
Key Services: Turnkey podcast production, Multi-camera studio capture, Editing and mixing, Short-form social clip cutting, Corporate podcast strategy, Season-long production packages
Industries Served: Corporate communications, Health and safety organizations, Professional associations, Small business marketers, Public sector clients
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Longueuil, Canada, Montreal, Canada
Pricing: Quote-based; the CAD $1,000/episode figure we found was not on the firm's own site
Great For: Corporations wanting transparent per-episode pricing, Health and safety associations, Brands wanting social shorts bundled in
Website: Pour Vrai Marketing
10. Parenthese Studio
About: Parenthese Studio is a dedicated Montreal podcast studio where clients book a room and let the in-house team handle recording while they focus on content. The studio is located at 2120 Rue Sherbrooke East, Suite 420, in Montreal, Quebec. It positions itself purely around podcast recording rather than broader video or corporate production work.
Key Services: Podcast studio booking, On-site recording support, Audio and video capture, Session scheduling, Equipment setup and operation, Multi-guest recording rooms
Industries Served: Independent podcasters, Small business owners, Coaches and consultants, Media creators, Local entrepreneurs
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Montreal, Canada
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Solo podcasters wanting a dedicated room, Local businesses starting a show, Creators wanting hands-off recording support
Website: Parenthese Studio
11. 760 Media
About: 760 Media is a Montreal creative space built for events, recording sessions, podcasts, photo shoots and video content under one roof. Its podcast rooms are built for interviews, video podcasts, creator clips and branded episode content that needs a polished on-camera look. The space is located at 760 Decarie Boulevard in Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec.
Key Services: Podcast studio rental, Video podcast filming, Event and launch space rental, Creator clip production, Photo and video studio access, Brand moment production
Industries Served: Content creators, Brands and marketing teams, Event organizers, Local businesses, Media startups
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Montreal, Canada
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Brands wanting a multipurpose event and podcast space, Creators needing polished on-camera rooms, Businesses launching a video podcast
Website: 760 Media
12. Studio SF
About: Studio SF is a Montreal recording and production studio behind some of the most-listened-to podcasts in Quebec, including Sexe Oral, Parenthese, On S'connait Pas Tant Que Ca and Un Cafe Avec Jude. The team also produces branded podcasts for companies, managing strategy and turnkey production end to end. Studio SF is proudly based in Montreal, Quebec, per its own site and Apple Podcasts channel page.
Key Services: Original podcast production, Branded corporate podcast production, Studio rental for podcast recording, Multi-camera capture, Editing and mixing, Podcast strategy consulting
Industries Served: Media and entertainment, Corporate communications, Lifestyle and culture brands, Independent hosts, Public sector organizations
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Montreal, Canada
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Brands wanting proven original-show producers, Hosts wanting an established Quebec studio, Companies wanting strategy plus production
Website: Studio SF
13. Orko Media
About: Orko Media is a Montreal content creation agency offering multi-camera podcast shoots with professional audio, colour grading and platform-optimized clips as one of its core services. The company is federally incorporated as Orko Media Inc, registered at 4116 Rue Cunard, Montreal, Quebec. It positions podcast production alongside video and social content work for local businesses.
Key Services: Multi-camera podcast shoots, Colour grading and post-production, Platform-optimized clip cutting, Content strategy, Social media content production, Video production
Industries Served: Local businesses, Content creators, Small brands, Consultants and coaches, Marketing teams
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Montreal, Canada
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Local businesses wanting podcast plus social content, Creators wanting multi-camera shoots, Brands wanting colour-graded video podcasts
Website: Orko Media
14. Phonique
About: Phonique is a branded podcast creation agency and recording studio that guides clients from ideation through editing and promotion, publishing a case study on the Logient corporate podcast explaining why audio format was chosen over video. The agency states its recording studio is located in Laval, part of the Greater Montreal metro area, with sessions also offered remotely or on client premises. Phonique publishes budget tiers directly on its quote request forms.
Key Services: Branded podcast strategy and ideation, Recording direction, Editing and mixing, Podcast promotion and distribution, Remote and on-site recording, Season planning
Industries Served: Corporate communications, Technology companies, Professional services, Marketing agencies, Small and mid-size businesses
Notable Clients: Not verifiable on the firm's own site
Locations: Laval, Canada, Montreal, Canada
Pricing: Quote-based; no rate on its own site
Great For: Tech companies weighing audio versus video format, Businesses wanting ideation-to-promotion service, Brands wanting a documented case study process
Website: Phonique
15. OK Studio
About: OK Studio is an all-in-one rental workspace built specifically for podcast creation, with a technician on site during every recording session and a dedicated "Balados" page showcasing the shows recorded there. The studio is located at 300 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Bureau 200, in Longueuil, on Montreal's south shore. It serves creators who want a turnkey space without owning their own recording gear.
Key Services: Podcast studio rental, On-site technician support, Multi-ambiance room configurations, Audio and video recording, Editing add-on services, Season booking packages
Industries Served: Independent podcasters, Small business owners, Coaches and consultants, Content creators, Media startups
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Longueuil, Canada, Montreal, Canada
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Podcasters wanting on-site technician help, Creators wanting varied room ambiances, South shore businesses launching a show
Website: OK Studio
16. Magneto
About: Magneto is a pioneering Quebec podcast production company with ten years of experience, co-founded in 2016 after its founder's career at Radio-Canada, Radio VM and CISM. The organization has produced named documentary series for Radio-Canada Ohdio, including the podcast Aalaapi, and collaborated with the National Film Board, Theatre de Quat'Sous and the Universite de Montreal. Magneto is headquartered at 4398 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Suite 310, Montreal, Quebec.
Key Services: Documentary audio series production, Editorial development and research, Recording and sound design, Original podcast development for broadcasters, Artistic direction for audio projects, Distribution to national broadcast platforms
Industries Served: Public broadcasting, Cultural institutions, Museums, Universities, Nonprofits
Notable Clients: Radio-Canada
Locations: Montreal, Canada
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Public broadcasters wanting documentary series, Cultural institutions producing archival audio, Universities producing research-based podcasts
Website: Magneto
17. Contexta Media
About: Contexta Media is a Montreal video and podcast production company specializing in non-profit, healthcare and educational content, and it produces its own show, the unEditing Podcast, about the media people consume. Its founder has worked extensively with the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay on culturally sensitive media projects, and the studio helped a healthcare team rebuild its communications during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Key Services: Nonprofit and educational podcast production, Healthcare communications podcasts, Recording and interview direction, Editing and mixing, Culturally sensitive media production, Video podcast filming
Industries Served: Healthcare organizations, Nonprofits, Indigenous community organizations, Educational institutions, Government agencies
Notable Clients: Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
Locations: Montreal, Canada
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Healthcare organizations rebuilding communications, Indigenous community media projects, Nonprofits producing educational audio
Website: Contexta Media
18. Studio Quinze
About: Studio Quinze is a podcast studio and creative hub started by a longtime Montreal radio producer, and it sells professional recording sessions in a design-forward space. The studio is located in Chateauguay, on Montreal's south shore, rather than on the island itself. Its own site describes the location as just outside Montreal.
Key Services: Podcast recording services, Studio design and ambiance styling, Recording direction from a former radio producer, Guest and host coaching, Session scheduling, Creative hub coworking access
Industries Served: Independent podcasters, Small businesses, Local community organizations, Creators and influencers, South shore entrepreneurs
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Chateauguay, Canada, Montreal, Canada
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: South shore creators wanting a design-led studio, Podcasters wanting a former radio producer's direction, Local businesses starting their first show
Website: Studio Quinze
19. Mythic Hare Media
About: Mythic Hare Media helps clients create, refine and launch a podcast, covering positioning and scripting through production and publishing, and serves clients across North America from its Montreal base. The studio operates out of 442 Saint-Gabriel, Suite 002, in Montreal, Quebec, and is reviewed online as a taping space for podcast and video sessions. It focuses specifically on podcast strategy and production rather than broader video or advertising work.
Key Services: Podcast positioning and strategy, Scriptwriting support, Recording and production, Publishing and distribution setup, Guest booking guidance, Format and episode planning
Industries Served: Independent creators, Small businesses, Consultants and coaches, Startups, Media producers
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Montreal, Canada
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: First-time podcasters needing positioning help, Consultants launching a thought-leadership show, Startups wanting scripting support
Website: Mythic Hare Media
Quick Comparison Table
| Agency | Key Specialty | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Web Tonic | Full-Service Performance Marketing | USD $3,000/mo | Mid-market to Enterprise |
| 2. Virage Sonore | Turnkey podcast studio and scoring | CAD $200/episode | Full-service studio podcast production |
| 3. A la trois Media | Full-cycle branded podcast production | Quote-based | Entrepreneur and business interview shows |
| 4. Blabla Studio | Plateau podcast and coworking loft | CAD $150/session | Solo and small-team podcast recording |
| 5. Archetype Studio Montreal | Chabanel photo and podcast studio | CAD $300/session | Multi-camera podcast studio rental |
| 6. La Converse | Community journalism podcast studio | Quote-based | Nonprofit and community storytelling podcasts |
| 7. OnPod Studios | Automated self-serve video podcast studios | CAD $150/hour | Self-serve automated podcast recording |
| 8. Pilgrim Content Marketing | B2B branded podcast production | Quote-based | Enterprise B2B branded podcasts |
| 9. Pour Vrai Marketing | Transparent-priced turnkey podcast production | CAD $1,000/episode | Corporate branded podcast production |
| 10. Parenthese Studio | Dedicated podcast recording studio | Quote-based | Solo and small business podcast recording |
| 11. 760 Media | Multipurpose creative and podcast space | Quote-based | Video podcast filming in a creative venue |
| 12. Studio SF | Original and branded Quebec podcast production | Quote-based | Original hit-show and branded podcast production |
| 13. Orko Media | Multi-camera podcast and social content | Quote-based | Local business video podcast production |
| 14. Phonique | Branded podcast agency with published case study | CAD $8,000/project | Corporate branded podcast strategy and production |
| 15. OK Studio | Technician-assisted podcast studio | Quote-based | Turnkey studio rental with technician support |
| 16. Magneto | Documentary and cultural audio production | Quote-based | Public broadcast documentary podcast production |
| 17. Contexta Media | Nonprofit and healthcare podcast production | Quote-based | Nonprofit and healthcare branded podcasts |
| 18. Studio Quinze | Radio-producer-led podcast studio | Quote-based | Guided podcast recording for new hosts |
| 19. Mythic Hare Media | Podcast positioning and launch strategy | Quote-based | New podcast strategy and launch production |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does podcast production cost in Montreal?
Four of these eighteen publish rates, all for studio time rather than finished shows. Blabla Studio starts at 150 Canadian dollars a session plus tax, OnPod Studios at 150 dollars an hour or 500 dollars a month, Archetype Studio Montreal at 300 dollars for a 90-minute session, and Virage Sonore at 89 dollars an hour of studio time or 200 dollars an episode a la carte. Two figures we found elsewhere were not on the firms' own sites and were reset.
How many of these companies are really in Montreal?
Fourteen of the eighteen publish an address on the island, from Delorimier Avenue and Saint-Laurent Boulevard to Chabanel Ouest and the Saint-Laurent borough. Four are off-island and say so: Phonique works from Laval, Pour Vrai Marketing and OK Studio from Longueuil on the south shore, and Studio Quinze describes itself as just outside Montreal, in Chateauguay. For a weekly recording day, that commute is the decision.
Which Montreal firms name the clients behind the work?
Four of the eighteen. Pilgrim Content Marketing names Softchoice and SHI International, Magneto names Radio-Canada, Contexta Media names the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay, and La Converse names the Filles d'Action Foundation. Three further credits, including a software client and two cultural institutions, appeared nowhere on the firms' own pages, so we reset them rather than repeat them here.
Should I book a room, a producer or an agency here?
They are three separate purchases. Virage Sonore, Blabla Studio, Archetype Studio Montreal, OnPod Studios, Parenthese Studio, 760 Media, OK Studio and Studio Quinze sell treated space and technician time. A la trois Media, La Converse, Pour Vrai Marketing, Studio SF, Magneto, Contexta Media and Phonique own finished, distributed shows. Pilgrim Content Marketing, Orko Media and Mythic Hare Media run podcasting inside content marketing, video or positioning practices.
Is a French-language show a different buy in Montreal?
Usually yes, and the market reflects it. The Institut de la statistique du Quebec found 49 percent of Quebecers aged 15 and over listened to podcasts in 2024, rising to 68 percent of those aged 15 to 29. Several firms here produce in French first, some work bilingually, and a few only sell room time. Ask which language the producer, the editor and the show notes writer actually work in before signing.
Choosing a Podcast Partner in Montreal
The island is the dividing line. Fourteen of the eighteen publish a Montreal address and four are in Laval, Longueuil or Chateauguay. Every one of them discloses it, but a south-shore studio changes what a weekly recording day costs your guests in travel.
Four published rates, all for rooms. Eighty-nine dollars an hour and 300 dollars a session buy studio time, not an accountable show. Ask every shortlisted firm to price the same brief, including edit rounds, clips, artwork and who publishes the feed.
Three claims did not survive the check. Two client credits and one per-episode price we found off-site were absent from the firms' own pages, so we reset them. Request two contactable references and written confirmation of who owns the feed, the artwork and the raw files.
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