3Q/DEPT vs Dark Horse

A head-to-head comparison of 3Q/DEPT and Dark Horse in ppc agencies, scored across the same 5 weighted criteria so you can see exactly where each agency is stronger.

3Q/DEPT

Digital growth marketing and technology partner for ambitious brands.

73/ 100 overallHigher score

Dark Horse

UK music podcast site associated with Alan Carr / Darkhorse Radio

31/ 100 overall

Score-by-score

Criterion	3Q/DEPT	Dark Horse
Website Presence(20%)	88	18
Search Visibility(20%)	52	22
Trust & Credibility(20%)	74	34
Market Presence(15%)	78	28
Customer Satisfaction(10%)	72	74
Overall	73	31

Pricing at a glance

3Q/DEPT

Model: Custom-quoted agency engagements, primarily monthly retainer / ongoing managed-services relationships for digital marketing and media management, with some strategic advisory or project-based work. Evidence from Clutch indicates ongoing monthly spend relationships, while directories consistently show a minimum project budget rather than fixed packages.
Typical range: $300,000-$700,000 / month

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Dark Horse

Model: Custom-quoted monthly retainer for ongoing digital marketing services (SEO, PPC, paid social), with some project-based/audit work. Dark Horse’s own site pushes a free audit and then a tailored scope; third-party directories/reviews indicate ongoing monthly engagements and also list project minimums/hourly bands.
Typical range: £2,500 / month

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