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AI Search Agencies Compared - UK 2026
Last updated: April 2026 | Based on public information, published methodologies, and client outcomes
Every agency on this page has genuine AI search capability. But none of them do exactly the same thing. This page is not a ranking. It is a comparison of what each agency offers, what they do not offer, and what type of business they suit best.
Compared on: dedicated AI methodology vs bolted-on SEO, number of platforms tested, ecosystem vs site-only approach, published research, pricing transparency, and UK market focus.
| Agency | Category | Offers | Does not offer | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank4AI | AI Search Specialist | AI search audits, ongoing AI visibility, ecosystem strategy, Five Signal Model, multi-platform testing, competitor analysis | Traditional SEO, PPC, social media, web design, Google Ads | From GBP 800/mo, free initial audit |
| AwarenessAI | AI Visibility Platform | Visibility monitoring dashboard, Snapshot and Advanced audits, brand and sentiment tracking, 6 Pillars framework | Traditional SEO, PPC, content creation, web development, full-service marketing | Monitoring from GBP 100/mo, audits on request |
| Found | Digital Marketing Agency | AI search strategy, Luminr visibility mapping, llms.txt, schema, traditional SEO, paid media, full-service marketing | Dedicated AI-only service, lean focused engagements | Not listed, enterprise level |
| Varn | SEO + GEO Agency | AI Visibility Framework, traditional SEO, data analytics, GEO strategy, technical SEO, healthcare specialism | Pure AI-only engagements, separating AI search from SEO | Not listed |
| Buried Agency | GEO + SEO Agency | GEO strategy, entity clarity, content architecture for AI, structured data, organic search, SEO | AI monitoring dashboard, multi-platform tracking, PPC, social, full-service | Not listed |
| Hallam | B2B Marketing Agency | B2B marketing strategy, SEO, content marketing, paid media, AI search as emerging service, brand positioning | Dedicated AI search methodology (still developing) | Not listed, B2B retainer model |
| CEEK | Digital Marketing Agency | Omnichannel digital marketing, AI search as part of SEO, Shopify optimisation, social media, influencer marketing | Dedicated AI search methodology, standalone AI specialism | Not listed, premium positioning |
| Screaming Frog | SEO Agency + Tool Maker | AI Search Optimisation service, technical SEO audit, structured data, site architecture, crawlability, day-rate projects | Ongoing AI visibility monitoring, content strategy, full-service, retainers | Day-rate model, rates not listed |
Rank4AI
AI Search SpecialistWorks exclusively on AI search visibility. Does not offer traditional SEO, PPC, social media, or web design. Every engagement is about getting businesses recommended by AI platforms. Five Signal Model framework. Tests all six major AI platforms. Ecosystem approach covering site signals, third-party signals, and content architecture. 1,400+ UK business audits completed. Colchester, Essex.
Pricing: From GBP 800/mo. Free initial audit available.
rank4ai.co.uk
AwarenessAI
AI Visibility PlatformProduct-led AI visibility business. The core offering is a monitoring dashboard that tracks how AI platforms mention your brand. Agency services are layered on top for businesses that want strategy and implementation support. "6 Pillars" framework. Snapshot and Advanced audit tiers. Ongoing monitoring as a SaaS product.
Pricing: Monitoring from GBP 100/mo. Audit pricing on request.
awarenessai.co.uk
Found
Digital Marketing Agency"AI-first Everysearch agency" that covers traditional search, AI search, and paid media. Proprietary Luminr technology maps visibility across platforms. Works on llms.txt, schema, metadata for AI. Large agency with the resources for complex multi-channel strategies. London based with an established client portfolio.
Pricing: Not publicly listed. Enterprise-level engagements.
found.co.uk
Varn
SEO + GEO AgencySpecialist SEO and data analytics agency with 15+ years experience. Google Premier Partner. AI Visibility Framework as a dedicated practice alongside traditional SEO. Innovation team researching GEO approaches. Particularly strong in healthcare, pharmaceutical, and regulated sectors where trust and compliance are critical.
Pricing: Not publicly listed.
varn.co.uk
Buried Agency
GEO + SEO AgencyBristol-based agency focused on organic search with GEO as a primary service. Entity clarity approach - making sure AI models can clearly identify what your business does. Published thought leadership on GEO. Smaller, focused team. Good for businesses that want hands-on attention from a lean agency rather than being one account among many.
Pricing: Not publicly listed.
buriedagency.com
Hallam
B2B Marketing AgencyEmployee-owned, B Corp certified marketing agency. Won The Drum Grand Prix. "Be chosen before the search begins" positioning aligns naturally with AI search, where recommendations happen before a user sees a traditional results page. Adding AI search capability to established B2B marketing services. Nottingham based with strong regional presence.
Pricing: Not publicly listed. B2B retainer model.
hallam.co.uk
CEEK
Digital Marketing AgencyLondon, Brighton, and Manchester agency positioning AI search as part of omnichannel strategy. Shopify Partner. Premium brand clients including The Savoy. Their AI search work sits within broader digital marketing, which suits brands that want everything managed together. Strong on e-commerce, particularly Shopify stores.
Pricing: Not publicly listed. Premium brand positioning suggests higher-end pricing.
ceek.co.uk
Screaming Frog
SEO Agency + Tool MakerCreators of the SEO Spider crawler tool used across the industry. Their agency side offers AI Search Optimisation as a dedicated service. Unmatched technical credibility when it comes to crawling, indexing, structured data, and site architecture. Day-rate pricing makes them a good option for focused technical projects rather than ongoing retainers. Henley-on-Thames based.
Pricing: Day-rate model. Rates not publicly listed.
screamingfrog.co.uk
How This Comparison Was Compiled
This comparison is based on publicly available information: published service pages, methodology documentation, case studies, blog content, conference presentations, and pricing where available. We contacted agencies for clarification where public information was ambiguous.
Rank4AI is included in this comparison. We believe honest inclusion is more credible than exclusion. We have tried to be equally fair in describing what each agency offers and does not offer, including ourselves.
Frequently asked questions
Which UK agencies work only on AI search?
Rank4AI works exclusively on AI search visibility and does not offer traditional SEO, PPC or web design. AwarenessAI is product-led around an AI visibility monitoring dashboard. Most others, such as Found, Varn, Hallam and CEEK, offer AI search as part of broader digital marketing.
Which agency is best for technical projects?
Screaming Frog, creators of the SEO Spider crawler, offer AI Search Optimisation on a day-rate model with strong credibility in crawling, structured data and site architecture. That suits focused technical projects rather than ongoing retainers or monitoring.
Which agencies publish pricing?
Rank4AI lists pricing from GBP 800 a month with a free initial audit, and AwarenessAI lists monitoring from GBP 100 a month. Found, Varn, Buried Agency, Hallam, CEEK and Screaming Frog do not publish their pricing publicly.
How was this comparison compiled?
It is based on publicly available information: service pages, methodology documentation, case studies, blog content, conference presentations and pricing where available. Agencies were contacted for clarification where public information was ambiguous, and Rank4AI is included for transparency.
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