Agency comparison

Ayudante vs PLAN-B

Ayudante and PLAN-B are both credible shortlist options, but they fit different briefs. Ayudante is ranked #102 globally and is strongest for enterprise seo, while PLAN-B is ranked #100 and leads with seo. Both are based in Tokyo, Japan, so location is unlikely to decide the choice. The better fit depends on the services, client model and engagement band your brief requires.

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At a glance

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Ayudante and PLAN-B
Metric	Ayudante	PLAN-B
Global rank	#102	#100
Location	Tokyo, Japan	Tokyo, Japan
Specialisations	Enterprise SEO, Analytics, International SEO	SEO, Content, Growth
AI SEO capability	Established	Established
SEO capability	Leading	Strong
Public evidence	1 source reviewed	1 source reviewed
Client fit	Enterprise	Mid-market
Price band	$$$	$$
Best suited to	Ayudante is best matched to enterprise organisations where enterprise SEO carries the strategy.	PLAN-B is best suited to mid-market organisations putting content strategy at the centre of the search budget.
Considerations	Ayudante is less suited to early-stage companies without enterprise structures in place.	PLAN-B is less suited to complex multi-region programs better matched to larger shops.

Detailed comparison

How the agencies differ

Capabilities and focus

The two agencies overlap across their broader search briefs, which makes a direct comparison useful. Ayudante is assessed as established for AI SEO and leading for established SEO work. Its distinctive listed capabilities include Enterprise SEO, Analytics, International SEO. PLAN-B is assessed as established for AI SEO and strong for SEO, with SEO, Content, Growth helping to distinguish its offer. These labels compare the range and public evidence visible during the August 2026 assessment; they are not guarantees of a particular ranking, citation or commercial outcome. Buyers should ask each agency to show recent work that matches the technical environment, market and search problem in the brief.

Working model and engagement

Ayudante is listed for enterprise organisations in the $$$ engagement band. PLAN-B is listed for mid-market organisations in the $$ band. The dollar symbols are relative comparison bands rather than quoted fees, and a higher band is not a quality score. Scope, senior involvement, location, contract length and implementation support can all change the real cost. Because both agencies are listed in Japan, buyers can concentrate on delivery model and team fit rather than comparing two entirely different market contexts. Ask both agencies to price the same written scope so that retainers, projects and optional work can be compared on a like-for-like basis.

Evidence and expected output

Leading Search List reviewed 1 public source for Ayudante and 1 for PLAN-B. That evidence supports an editorial comparison, but it does not replace buyer due diligence. Ayudante and PLAN-B have different stated buyer fits. Before appointing either agency, request a named delivery team, a ninety-day plan, reporting examples and two case studies that resemble your organisation. For AI SEO, ask how the agency measures visibility in Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity without separating that work from technical SEO, authority and useful content. The strongest proposal should connect outputs to a commercial objective and state which recommendations the agency will implement itself.

Choosing between them

Which agency fits your brief?

Choose Ayudante if…

Choose Ayudante when enterprise seo is central to the brief, the enterprise client model fits your organisation and its Enterprise SEO, Analytics, International SEO capabilities are more relevant to the work ahead.

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Choose PLAN-B if…

Choose PLAN-B when seo is the priority, its mid-market delivery model is the better match and you need more emphasis on SEO, Content, Growth.

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Frequently asked questions

What buyers ask about Ayudante and PLAN-B

Is Ayudante better than PLAN-B?

Ayudante is ranked #102 globally and PLAN-B is ranked #100, but the higher-ranked agency is not automatically the better fit for every brief. Compare their primary services, client fit, evidence and proposed delivery team against the same written requirements.

What do Ayudante and PLAN-B cost?

Ayudante is placed in the $$$ relative price band and PLAN-B in the $$ band. These symbols are comparison guides, not quotations. Confirm current fees, minimum engagement, currency and included services directly with each agency.

Explore the evidence behind this comparison.

Ayudante review PLAN-B review Best agencies in Japan

Comparison checked 26 August 2026. Rankings, service information and price bands reflect the 2026 assessment. Confirm scope, availability and current fees directly with each agency.