Angelfish Marketing vs CarrieAnn Sudlow
Side-by-side comparison of two UK SEO and AI search agencies on price, contract length, AI platform coverage, sector specialism, and verdict.
Angelfish Marketing (from £2,500/month, 6-month minimum, 2 AI platforms covered) is best for b2b and manufacturing brands wanting seo + inbound content together. CarrieAnn Sudlow (from £1,500/month, 3-month minimum, 4 AI platforms covered) is best for founder-led saas and b2b brands wanting hands-on consultant access. Pick Angelfish Marketing if you prioritise b2b or manufacturing; pick CarrieAnn Sudlow if you prioritise saas or b2b.
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Angelfish Marketing | CarrieAnn Sudlow |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Cheltenham, UK | Manchester, UK |
| Founded | 2007 | 2018 |
| Team size | 10-20 | 1-5 |
| Starting price | £2,500/mo | £1,500/mo · cheaper |
| Pricing band | SME to mid-market | Boutique consultant |
| Minimum contract | 6 months | 3 months · shorter |
| Services | SEO, AI SEO, Content, Inbound | AI SEO, GEO, Consultancy |
| Sector focus | B2B, Manufacturing, Tech | SaaS, B2B, Service businesses |
| AI platforms covered | ChatGPT, AI Overviews (2) | ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, AI Overviews (4) · wider |
| Proprietary tool | — | — |
| Case studies | 10+ | 5-10 |
| Best for | B2B and manufacturing brands wanting SEO + inbound content together | Founder-led SaaS and B2B brands wanting hands-on consultant access |
| Watch out for | AI platform coverage narrower than specialists; B2C experience limited | Single-consultant capacity caps execution volume; no team cover |
When Angelfish Marketing wins
Pick Angelfish Marketing if your business matches the b2b or manufacturing or tech profile, your monthly budget is comfortable around £2,500, and you want 4 disciplines from one provider. Their 6-month minimum contract suits brands willing to commit but unwilling to lock in for a year.
When CarrieAnn Sudlow wins
Pick CarrieAnn Sudlow if your business matches the saas or b2b or service businesses profile, your monthly budget is comfortable around £1,500, and you want 3 disciplines from one provider. Their 3-month minimum contract suits brands willing to commit but unwilling to lock in for a year.
Verdict
Neither agency is universally better. The right answer depends on your sector, budget, and AI platform priorities. If you want a third independent option to consider alongside this comparison, use the SEOCompare agency matcher to surface a personalised three-to-five-agency shortlist.
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