Marketing and Development Agencies in AI answers
Data as of Oct 22, 2026Based on 116 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Clutch holds a clear lead as the primary directory for sourcing growth marketing and app development partners. When buyers seek transparent agencies with detailed reporting, Google Ads is the usual answer instead.
Most-mentioned brands
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 6
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | directory for vetting growth marketing agencies and startup app development partners | directory for vetting growth marketing agencies and startup app development partners | 33% |
| 2 | 22% | ||
| 2 | 19% | ||
| 4 | 15% | ||
| 4 | 12% | ||
| 4 | 9% | ||
| 7 | 7% | ||
| 7 | 7% | ||
| 7 | 6% | ||
| 7 | directory for vetting growth marketing agencies and startup app development partners | directory for vetting growth marketing agencies and startup app development partners | 5% |
| 7 | 5% | ||
| 7 | 5% | ||
| 7 | 4% | ||
| 7 | 4% | ||
| 7 | 4% |
Who leads each AI engine
- ChatGPT SearchChatGPT Search
- =1Google AnalyticsGoogle AdsMeta Ads
- Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode
- Clutch
Widest split: Clutch, 14% on ChatGPT Search and 51% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clutch | 14% | 51% | |
| Google Analytics | 28% | 17% | |
| Google Ads | 26% | 12% | |
| Looker Studio | 4% | 20% | |
| Meta Ads | 21% | 8% | |
| Google Search Console | 16% | Outside Google AI Mode's top 25 | |
| Flutter | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 14% | |
| React Native | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 14% | |
| Association of National Advertisers | 7% | Outside Google AI Mode's top 25 | |
| Capterra | 7% | Outside Google AI Mode's top 25 |
Latest insights
Week of Sep 21–27
- G2 Gaining: New in the Marketing and Development Agencies top ten: G2 at #9
- Flutter Gaining: Flutter moved up 1 place to rank #8 of 67 in Marketing and Development Agencies
- Flutter Gaining: Flutter now leads Stackmatix in Marketing and Development Agencies, #8 to #10
- G2 Gaining: G2 now ranks #9 in Marketing and Development Agencies, up from #16
- G2 Gaining: G2's mention rate increased to 12.5% in Marketing and Development Agencies, from 7.1% the week before
Questions by topic1
- We're undergoing a rebrand. How does a Brand Manager hire a good branding agency?
- I am a brand manager leading a rebrand project. What should I look for when selecting a branding agency to partner with?
I am a Brand Manager leading a company rebrand. What should I look for when hiring a branding agency?
What is the best way to find a digital marketing agency that is transparent and provides detailed reporting?
How do I hire a good app development company for building an MVP for my startup idea?
How do I find a marketing agency that can help me build a comprehensive strategy for online growth?
Sources AI cites100
17% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. reddit.com, youtube.com, linkedin.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
- 18%
- Best Digital Marketing Agencies - Oct 2026 Rankings | Clutch.co · 3% (opens in a new tab)
- Top Software Development Companies - Oct 2026 Rankings | Clutch.co · 3% (opens in a new tab)
- How To Choose the Best App Development Partner For Your Startup | Clutch.co · 3% (opens in a new tab)
- Top Software Development Agencies in the United States - Oct 2026 Rankings | Clutch.co · 3% (opens in a new tab)
- Top Product Branding Companies - Jul 2026 Rankings · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Find Developers for Your Startup · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- What to Look for in a Branding Agency | Clutch.co · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Top Performance Reporting Providers in the United States - Sep 2026 Rankings | Clutch.co · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Clutch - The Leading Marketplace for Finding Business Services · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Top Advertising Agencies & Marketing Companies - Oct 2026 Rankings | Clutch.co · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 18%
- How do you find the right digital marketing agency for your business? : r/DigitalMarketing · 4% (opens in a new tab)
- Where do you find your first devs to build the MVP? · 4% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Find the Right Developer or Agency for Your MVP (Without Getting Burned) · 3% (opens in a new tab)
- How do I find the right app development agency to build my mobile application? · 3% (opens in a new tab)
- How do you choose a tech company to build your MVP? · 3% (opens in a new tab)
- How do you know if a digital marketing agency you hired is ... - Reddit · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Hiring Product Development Company for MVP : r/startups · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Reporting tools for marketing agencies? - Reddit · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- How do you actually find a marketing agency that fits your needs? · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- What tools do you use for digital marketing reports? · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 15%
- How to Choose a Digital Marketing Agency for 2026 · 3% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Find the Best Digital Marketing Agency for Your Business · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Choose a Digital Marketing Agency · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Choose the Right Marketing Agency (4 Proven Steps) · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Choose the Right Marketing Agency (4 Proven Steps) · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Here’s what happens before a rebrand. #rebrand #branding #brandingstrategy #podcast - YouTube · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Find a Good Mobile App Development Company · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Validate your Startup Idea With One AI Prompt (Beginner Friendly Guide) · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to choose a digital marketing agency · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Hire the Right Developer for Your MVP | Step By Step | Ahmed Ginani · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 13%
- Top 9 Startup App Development Companies for MVP and ... · 3% (opens in a new tab)
- Strategic Rebranding Approaches · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- 5 Red Flags to Watch for When Hiring a Marketing Agency · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- The Importance of Transparency At Our Digital Marketing ... · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Explained: The Risks and Rewards of Re-branding · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Build a Minimum Viable Product: Tips, Tools, and Best Practices for Entrepreneurs · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Choose the Right Software Development Partner for Long-Term Business Growth · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- How do I develop an MVP for my startup idea? - LinkedIn · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Spot Fake Digital Marketing Expertise (and What to Do If It’s Already on Your Team) · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Identify the Best Digital Marketing Agency: A Professional Guide · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 9%
- 9 Best Transparent Marketing Services for 2026 Guide · 6% (opens in a new tab)
- Digital Marketing Pricing Packages: 7 Smart Strategies · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Transparent Digital Marketing Agency: 7 Proven Tips · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Why Most Full Service Digital Marketing Agencies Fail You (And 9 That Won't) · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 8%
- How to Hire Developers for Startup: Successfully Building My ... · 6% (opens in a new tab)
- How to succeed as a digital marketing agency · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- MVP Development Services: How to Build an MVP App Fast Without ... · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- MVP or EVP: Which Strategy Will Propel Your Product to Success? · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 6%
- Transparency requirements - Advertising Policies Help · 3% (opens in a new tab)
- [GA4] Google Analytics account structure - Analytics Help · 3% (opens in a new tab)
- All channels performance report - Analytics Help · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Google Analytics Best Practices - Google Ads Help · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- About Google Analytics data in Google Ads reports - Google Ads Help · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Google Ads Developer Policies - Advertising Policies Help · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Campaigns and traffic sources - Analytics Help · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Get more useful data out of Analytics - Analytics Help · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- View the data access history for a Google Analytics account or property - Analytics Help · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Google Marketing Platform Partners - Analytics Help · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 6%
- Marketing Report Examples: 8 Client-Ready Reports for 2026 - AgencyAnalytics · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- The Official Marketing Reporting Guide for 2026 - AgencyAnalytics · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Best Agency Client Management Software: 12 Tools Compared - AgencyAnalytics · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 7 Ways To Create a Great Analytical Report (+ Examples) · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- The Comprehensive Guide to Digital Marketing KPIs - AgencyAnalytics · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Dynamic Reporting: What it is How It Works + Benefits - AgencyAnalytics · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- An Expert Guide To Marketing Resource Management · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Social Media Reporting: Tools, Metrics & Templates for Agencies · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 6%
- How To Hire A Branding Agency | Dribbble · 5% (opens in a new tab)
- 12 Common Mistakes When Hiring A Branding Agency (And How to Avoid Them) · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Discover the World’s Top Designers & Creative Professionals · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- The Most Impactful Branding Agencies in 2026 | Dribbble Design Blog · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 4%
- How To Write a Branding RFP in 2026 [+ Free Template] · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Top Digital Marketing Agencies in 2026 · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Digital Marketing Service Guide · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- How To Choose the Right Digital Marketing Agency in 2026 · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Top Food and Beverage Branding Agencies in 2026 · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Top Cloud Application Development Companies in 2026 · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 3%
- ANA/4A’s Agency Search Simplification Report | Research Reports | Research Studies | All MKC Content | ANA · 3% (opens in a new tab)
- ANA and 4A’s Publish Guidelines for an Effective Agency Search | About the ANA | ANA · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Best Practice Guidelines for Agency Search Consultants | Marketing Maestros | Blogs | ANA · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- ANA and 4A’s Provide Marketers with Updated Guidelines for Agency Search | About the ANA | ANA · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Brand Marketing Agency RFP Template | Tools | Playbooks & Tools | All MKC Content | ANA · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 3%
- Choosing the Right Design Firm Partner for Your Brand | AMA · 3% (opens in a new tab)
- The Essential Guide to Rebranding · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- AMA Brand Management Essentials · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Core Components of Branding · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Write a Winning Brand Positioning Statement · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Branding | American Marketing Association · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 3%
- How Long Does It Take to Build an MVP? · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- MVP Agency: The Fast-Track to Launching Your Startup Idea · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- MVP Mobile App Development – 5 Essential Steps to Validate Your Startup Idea · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- App MVP Development Services · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 3%
- Best House Cleaning Lead Generation Agencies Ranked · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- 8 Best HVAC SEO Agencies to Drive Local Leads in 2026 · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Mold Remediation Franchise Marketing Agencies: Top 8 (2026) · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Top 8 Best HVAC Franchise Marketing Agencies in 2026 · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 3%
- Hiring an MVP Agency: Red Flags, Contracts, and Protecting Your Idea (2026) | HouseofMVPs · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- MVP Agency Red Flags 2026: 12 Warning Signs Before You Sign · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Hiring an MVP Agency: Red Flags, Contracts, and Protecting Your Idea (2026) | HouseofMVPs · 1% (opens in a new tab)