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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:
An SMS marketing agency plans and sends text message campaigns for a business: it grows a consented subscriber list, registers the sending number, writes promotional and automated texts such as reminders and cart recovery, and tracks the sales they drive. Montreal retailers, restaurants, clinics and ecommerce brands use bilingual texts for promotions, reminders and repeat orders.
To make this list, each of the nine external agencies had to show an SMS or text message marketing service page on its own website. Not all of them have an office in Montreal, so each card names the agency's real base, and clients and prices appear only where published.
Who are the best SMS marketing agencies for Montreal businesses?
Web Tonic plus nine external agencies with an SMS marketing service page on their own sites. Five are headquartered in Greater Montreal; the others run Montreal campaigns remotely. Six name a client publicly and none publishes a price.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic runs SMS programs from our Montreal office alongside email, paid media and analytics, so list growth, automations and campaigns are planned by one team. Reporting is built around orders and bookings, and the texting platform, subscriber list and consent records stay in the client's own name.
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: Local Montreal office, with the main HQ in San Francisco and notable offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, 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. Nuevacommunications
About: Nuevacommunications is a digital marketing agency on René-Lévesque Boulevard West in Montréal. Its SMS advertising service lets clients plan text campaigns by volume, next to online advertising, SEO and email marketing.
Key Services: SMS Marketing, Online Advertising, SEO, Email Marketing, Lead Management, Social Media Advertising
Industries Served: Small Businesses, Retail, Professional Services, Healthcare, Home Services
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Montréal, Quebec
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Home service companies and contractors, Local businesses that want texts tied to booked jobs, Owners who need reminders and review requests automated
Website: Nuevacommunications
3. Davnoot
About: Davnoot is an independent growth agency in Montreal, founded in 2025, that works as a Klaviyo partner. Its Klaviyo service covers SMS campaigns, SMS automation, cart reminders and flash-sale texts next to email flows, SEO and paid ads.
Key Services: SMS Marketing, Klaviyo Email Marketing, SEO, Paid Ads, AI Search Optimization, Custom Software
Industries Served: Ecommerce, B2B SaaS, Lifestyle Brands, Local Services, Skincare
Notable Clients: Jasztex, Maison 4110, Majestic Filatures, Black Suede Studio, Brielle Bijoux
Locations: Montreal, Quebec
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Ecommerce and DTC brands, Shopify stores growing repeat revenue, Teams running email and SMS together
Website: Davnoot
4. Nexa Solutions
About: Nexa Solutions is a small Montreal digital marketing agency that works in English and French with ecommerce brands and local businesses in Montreal, Laval and Longueuil. Its retention service builds Klaviyo email and SMS programs next to Google Ads, Meta Ads and local SEO.
Key Services: SMS Marketing, Klaviyo Email Marketing, Google Ads Management, Meta Ads Management, Local SEO, Shopify Store Building
Industries Served: Ecommerce, Retail, Local Businesses, Service Businesses, Growing Brands
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Montreal, Quebec
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Ecommerce and DTC brands, Shopify stores growing repeat revenue, Teams running email and SMS together
Website: Nexa Solutions
5. IMAGEMOTION
About: IMAGEMOTION is a social media and content agency on Rue Guy in Montreal with a second office in Miami. Its email and SMS service builds Klaviyo retention systems next to social media management, content production and paid ads for consumer brands.
Key Services: SMS Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Production, Klaviyo Email Marketing, Paid Ads, Shopify Ecommerce
Industries Served: Beauty, CPG, Fashion, Food and Beverage, Wellness
Notable Clients: DIVA CUP, Los Linderos, Shampoohotel, The Steel Shop, Cosmetica
Locations: Montreal, Quebec (headquarters), Miami, Florida
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Medical, dental and wellness practices, Clinics that want fewer no-shows, Teams that need careful consent handling
Website: IMAGEMOTION
6. Maxx Media
About: Maxx Media is a Montreal firm that has run review programs for car dealerships across North America since 2017. It sends SMS review requests after each sale or service visit, routes negative feedback to managers and reports monthly.
Key Services: SMS Review Requests, Feedback Routing, Management Alerts, Competitor Review Benchmarks, Monthly Reporting, Reputation Audits
Industries Served: Car Dealerships, Automotive Service, Automotive Retail, Multi-Rooftop Groups, Powersports
Notable Clients: Sherbrooke Toyota, Honda Ste-Rose
Locations: Montreal, Quebec
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Small and mid-size businesses, Local brands starting with text marketing, Owners who want SMS run next to email and search
Website: Maxx Media
7. Logia
About: Logia is a web and communications agency headquartered in Valence, France, with a second office in Montréal. Its lead-generation offer includes SMS campaign design and sending next to websites, SEO and Google Ads.
Key Services: SMS Marketing, Website Design, SEO, Google Ads, Brand Identity, Email Marketing
Industries Served: Retail, Industry, Nonprofits, Services, Real Estate
Notable Clients: Passionature, Le Kiosque, SoMedical, BAP France, Domaine des Clévos
Locations: Valence, France (headquarters), Montréal, Quebec
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Small and mid-size businesses, Local brands starting with text marketing, Owners who want SMS run next to email and search
Website: Logia
8. Grow Pronto
About: Grow Pronto is an email and SMS marketing agency headquartered in Toronto that works with ecommerce brands across North America. It handles strategy, copywriting, design and Klaviyo setup for retention programs.
Key Services: SMS Marketing, Email Strategy, Copywriting, Email Design, Klaviyo Setup, CRM Audits
Industries Served: Ecommerce, DTC Brands, Apparel, Beauty, Food and Beverage
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Toronto, Ontario
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Ecommerce and DTC brands, Shopify stores growing repeat revenue, Teams running email and SMS together
Website: Grow Pronto
9. Digital ByteTeck
About: Digital ByteTeck is a digital marketing agency founded in 2010 with an office on Matheson Boulevard East in Mississauga. Its SMS marketing service runs campaigns, reminders and direct-response texts next to paid ads, SEO and lead generation.
Key Services: SMS Marketing, PPC Advertising, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Lead Generation, Email Marketing
Industries Served: Healthcare, Dental, Ecommerce, Travel and Hospitality, Construction
Notable Clients: Oakleigh Dental, Penn Dental Family Practice, Brident Dental, Casa Security Inc., DM Alcan Masonry Construction
Locations: Mississauga, Ontario
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Medical, dental and wellness practices, Clinics that want fewer no-shows, Teams that need careful consent handling
Website: Digital ByteTeck
10. Pro Marketer
About: Pro Marketer is a small ecommerce marketing agency based in Toronto that works as a Klaviyo partner. It runs Klaviyo email and SMS programs next to Shopify development, ecommerce SEO, conversion work and TikTok Shop.
Key Services: SMS Marketing, Klaviyo Email Marketing, Shopify Development, Ecommerce SEO, Conversion Rate Optimization, TikTok Shop
Industries Served: Ecommerce, DTC Brands, Apparel, Beauty, Food and Beverage
Notable Clients: VitaRoot, Express Heat Therapy, Pili Hunters, Relaxium, Oxford College
Locations: Toronto, Ontario
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Ecommerce and DTC brands, Shopify stores growing repeat revenue, Teams running email and SMS together
Website: Pro Marketer
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 (local Montreal office) |
| 2. Nuevacommunications | SMS advertising from Montréal | Quote-based | Home service companies and contractors |
| 3. Davnoot | Klaviyo SMS for ecommerce brands | Quote-based | Ecommerce and DTC brands |
| 4. Nexa Solutions | Bilingual Klaviyo email and SMS | Quote-based | Ecommerce and DTC brands |
| 5. IMAGEMOTION | Email and SMS for consumer brands | Quote-based | Medical, dental and wellness practices |
| 6. Maxx Media | SMS review requests for dealerships | Quote-based | Small and mid-size businesses |
| 7. Logia | SMS campaigns from a Franco-Quebec agency | Quote-based | Small and mid-size businesses |
| 8. Grow Pronto | Email and SMS retention for DTC brands | Quote-based | Ecommerce and DTC brands |
| 9. Digital ByteTeck | SMS with paid ads for practices | Quote-based | Medical, dental and wellness practices |
| 10. Pro Marketer | Klaviyo email and SMS for ecommerce | Quote-based | Ecommerce and DTC brands |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose an SMS marketing agency in Montreal?
Start with the goal: repeat sales, booked appointments or faster lead replies, because each needs different flows and reporting. Then check proof. Six of these nine agencies name a client on their own site (Jasztex and DIVA CUP among them). Ask who writes the texts, how express consent is recorded under CASL, whether the sending number is approved by Canadian carriers, and how results are measured beyond clicks.
How much does an SMS marketing agency cost in Montreal?
There are two costs: the texting platform, which bills per message or segment, and the agency's fee. None of the external agencies here publishes a fee, so every figure will come from a proposal. Fees depend on list size, how many campaigns and automations run each month and whether email is included. Ask whether platform fees are billed separately and what the notice period is before you sign.
What is the difference between SMS software and an SMS marketing agency?
SMS software such as Klaviyo, Attentive or Postscript is the tool that sends the texts; an agency is the team that plans the program, writes the messages, builds the automations and keeps it compliant. Some agencies here run SMS next to email as one retention program, others add it to SEO or paid ads for local businesses. Check that the agency has a real SMS page and examples of texting work.
How long does SMS marketing take to show results?
Automated texts such as welcome, cart recovery and appointment reminders usually show results within the first few weeks. Growing a consented list takes longer, so most programs need two to three months of steady campaigns before revenue per message settles. In a market like Montreal, plan for at least a quarter of sends and ask how the agency attributes orders and bookings to texts before you judge the channel.
Should a Montreal business hire a local SMS marketing agency or a remote one?
Five of the nine external agencies are headquartered in Greater Montreal; the others work remotely from bases such as Mississauga, Toronto and Valence. Logia, headquartered in Valence, France, also runs a Montréal office. A local agency helps when you want to meet in person or run in-store opt-in drives, but texting, automation and reporting all run online. Compliance experience and results with businesses like yours matter more than the address.
Choosing an SMS Marketing Agency in Montreal
Start with your own numbers. Know how many customers have opted in, what a repeat order or booking is worth and how often they will accept a text. An agency can only plan campaigns around targets it has been told about.
Check experience you can verify. Six of the nine external agencies name a client on their own site and none publishes a price. Ask the rest for a reference you can call, and see how our SMS marketing service is scoped.
Agree how you will work together. Settle who owns the texting platform, subscriber list and consent records, how many campaigns go out each month and which result month three is judged on. Our email marketing team can run texts and email as one program.
Never skip the consultation. Book calls with two or three agencies from this list, bring the same brief to each and compare the questions they ask about your customers and consent. If you want a team in the city, meet our Montreal office.
