If you are a Dutch business looking for help with AI automation, finding the right agency can be surprisingly difficult. The market is young, fragmented, and full of companies making big claims with limited proof. Some agencies are genuinely excellent. Others are web developers who added "AI" to their website last month.
We are one of the agencies in this space, which means we have an inherent bias. We are going to be upfront about that and compensate by being as honest and thorough as possible, including pointing out where our competitors excel and where we fall short.
This comparison is based on publicly available information: agency websites, review platforms, published pricing, and stated capabilities as of early 2026.
How We Evaluated
We assessed each agency on six dimensions:
- Services offered: Range and depth of AI automation capabilities
- Pricing transparency: Whether pricing is published and how it compares to market rates
- Social proof: Reviews, case studies, and verifiable client references
- Technical stack: Tools, platforms, and AI technologies used
- Market positioning: Who they serve and how they differentiate
- Content and thought leadership: Blog, resources, and demonstrated expertise
Each dimension is rated on a scale of 1-5 based on publicly available evidence. We make no claims about internal quality that we cannot verify from the outside.
The Agencies
1. AIFAIS (AI For All Industries & Sectors)
Location: Waddinxveen, South Holland Website: aifais.com Target market: Dutch MKB across 15 industries
AIFAIS is arguably the most direct competitor in the Dutch AI automation space. They have built a broad service offering targeting small and medium businesses across an impressive 15 industry verticals.
Services:
- Voice AI agents for automated phone handling
- Knowledge engine development (internal AI assistants)
- Digital employee agents for various tasks
- Finance and admin automation (invoice processing, bookkeeping)
- Sales and marketing AI agents
- Document processing with OCR
- Custom AI solutions per industry
Pricing: EUR 2,500-5,000+ per implementation. They also offer a free process scan as an entry point, which is a smart low-barrier offer for businesses exploring AI.
Social proof: They claim 50+ active clients and a 9.2/10 customer rating. These numbers are not independently verified on platforms like Clutch or G2, but the breadth of their claimed client base suggests meaningful traction.
Technical stack: n8n for workflow automation, AI agents powered by LLMs, OCR technology, voice processing platforms.
Strengths:
- Broadest industry coverage in the Dutch market
- Transparent pricing in the MKB-friendly range
- Strong local presence in South Holland
- Free process scan lowers the barrier to engagement
- Dutch-language-first approach
Where they may fall short:
- Website quality is functional but not premium
- No named case studies or specific client results visible
- Claims are difficult to independently verify
- Limited content strategy or educational resources
Best for: Dutch MKB businesses in South Holland who want a local, Dutch-speaking AI automation partner with broad industry experience.
| Dimension | Rating |
|---|---|
| Services | 4/5 |
| Pricing transparency | 4/5 |
| Social proof | 3/5 |
| Technical stack | 4/5 |
| Market positioning | 4/5 |
| Content/thought leadership | 2/5 |
2. Green Creatives
Location: Overtoom 141, Amsterdam Website: greencreatives.nl/ai Target market: SMBs and mid-market, with focus on legal, financial, and accounting
Green Creatives brings something most AI-specific agencies lack: 20+ years of agency experience. They are a full-service digital agency that has added a significant AI practice.
Services:
- AI chatbots (claim 80% automated question handling)
- AI agent development
- Document processing
- Predictive analytics
- Workflow automation
- Content generation
Pricing: Published tier pricing:
- AI Chatbots: from EUR 2,500
- AI Agents: from EUR 5,000
- Full Automation: from EUR 15,000
- Enterprise solutions: up to EUR 50,000+
Social proof: They mention 20+ AI implementations with metrics like 45-70% time savings on repetitive tasks and 60% higher conversions through personalization. Their 20-year agency track record adds credibility, though it is primarily in traditional digital services rather than AI specifically.
Technical stack: Multi-vendor approach using OpenAI GPT-4, Anthropic Claude, Google Vertex AI, Microsoft Azure OpenAI, and Mistral AI. This vendor diversity is a genuine strength.
Strengths:
- Amsterdam location with strong brand presence
- Published pricing with clear tiers
- 20+ years of agency credibility
- Multi-vendor AI stack avoids single-provider dependency
- Specific industry expertise in legal, financial, and accounting
- Strong claimed metrics
Where they may fall short:
- AI is an add-on to their existing agency, not their core identity
- Deep AI engineering expertise may be limited compared to their design/marketing heritage
- Premium Amsterdam pricing may not suit smaller MKB budgets
- Blog content focuses more on AI trends than practical implementation
Best for: Mid-market businesses (especially in legal, finance, or accounting) who value an established agency with a broad service portfolio and are comfortable with Amsterdam-level pricing.
| Dimension | Rating |
|---|---|
| Services | 4/5 |
| Pricing transparency | 5/5 |
| Social proof | 3/5 |
| Technical stack | 4/5 |
| Market positioning | 4/5 |
| Content/thought leadership | 3/5 |
3. AI Advies Bureau
Location: Netherlands (exact city not publicly disclosed) Website: ai-advies-bureau.nl Target market: Dutch MKB with emphasis on responsible AI
AI Advies Bureau has carved out a genuinely differentiated position in the Dutch market: responsible AI implementation. With the EU AI Act being phased in, this focus on governance and compliance is increasingly valuable.
Services:
- AI Readiness Assessment
- AI Productivity Assessment
- AI Implementation Sprint (4-week cycles)
- Responsible AI consulting (governance, compliance, ethics)
- AI agents and workflow automation
- AI workshops and training (ChatGPT, Claude, n8n)
Pricing: Not publicly disclosed. The 4-week sprint model suggests mid-range project pricing.
Social proof: Claims 50+ SMBs assisted, 93% successful implementations, and 4-week average project duration. These are strong numbers if accurate. No independent review platform presence was found.
Technical stack: Explicitly mentions ChatGPT, Claude, and n8n, indicating a vendor-independent approach. The training component (teaching teams to use these tools) is a meaningful differentiator.
Strengths:
- "Responsible AI" positioning is unique and increasingly important
- 93% success rate is a compelling claim
- 4-week sprint model provides fast, tangible results
- Vendor-independent approach (ChatGPT, Claude, n8n)
- Government sector experience suggests compliance expertise
- Training offering builds client capability
Where they may fall short:
- Appears to be a small or solo operation
- No pricing transparency
- Claims are not independently verified
- Website is professional but light on detailed content
- No visible case studies with specific results
Best for: Businesses concerned about AI compliance and governance, particularly those in regulated industries or with government contracts, who value a responsible, ethics-first approach.
| Dimension | Rating |
|---|---|
| Services | 4/5 |
| Pricing transparency | 1/5 |
| Social proof | 2/5 |
| Technical stack | 4/5 |
| Market positioning | 5/5 |
| Content/thought leadership | 2/5 |
4. Cybrix
Location: Netherlands Website: cybrix.nl Target market: Dutch MKB new to AI
Cybrix takes an unusual approach: they combine AI training with implementation. Their "from manual to intelligent in 12 weeks" promise is one of the more specific and compelling offers in the market.
Services:
- Cybrix Cyborg Sessie: 90-minute session to develop an AI implementation plan (includes templates and training)
- Cybrix Launch Sprint: 12-week AI transformation program (select, design, build, and roll out 1-2 Custom GPTs or integrations)
- AI Potentie Analyse: Free 10-minute interactive quiz to discover where AI saves most time and cost
Pricing: Not publicly disclosed except for the free quiz. The productized service structure suggests structured, predictable pricing.
Social proof: No visible reviews, testimonials, or case studies. The founder's email domain (webcrafter.nl) suggests a web development background, which is neither positive nor negative but worth noting.
Technical stack: Not explicitly detailed. The focus on Custom GPTs suggests an OpenAI-centric approach.
Strengths:
- Smartly productized services with clear names and structures
- Free AI Potentie Analyse quiz is an effective lead generation tool
- 12-week Sprint with defined outcome gives clear expectations
- Training-first approach builds client self-sufficiency
- Focus on 1-2 highest-ROI processes prevents scope creep
Where they may fall short:
- Appears to be a very small or solo operation
- No visible social proof
- Web development background may limit AI depth
- No detailed case studies or results
- WordPress/Thrive-based website does not signal premium positioning
Best for: Dutch MKB businesses new to AI who want a structured introduction with hands-on training and a defined 12-week program.
| Dimension | Rating |
|---|---|
| Services | 3/5 |
| Pricing transparency | 2/5 |
| Social proof | 1/5 |
| Technical stack | 2/5 |
| Market positioning | 4/5 |
| Content/thought leadership | 1/5 |
5. Smart Mind Intelligence (SMI)
Location: Schagen, North Holland Website: mysmi.io Target market: Netherlands, Belgium, Germany (premium tier)
Smart Mind Intelligence stands out for two things: their voice AI specialization and their review count. For a company founded in 2024, having 47 reviews at 4.9 stars is impressive by any measure.
Services:
- AI Voice Agent Development
- AI Chat Agent Development
- CRM AI Integration
- Workflow Automation (via Make.com)
- SaaS Platform Development
Pricing: Positioned as premium (indicated by EUR EUR EUR pricing level). No specific numbers published. The premium positioning and SaaS development capability suggest higher price points than AIFAIS or Cybrix.
Social proof: 4.9/5 stars with 47 reviews is the strongest social proof in the Dutch AI agency market. The reviews are not on independent platforms like Clutch or G2, which is worth noting, but the volume is notable.
Technical stack: OpenAI GPT models, Make.com (not n8n) for automation, custom API integrations, voice AI platforms.
Strengths:
- Strongest review profile in the Dutch market
- Voice AI specialization is a genuine differentiator
- Trilingual market (Dutch, English, likely German)
- Premium positioning attracts higher-value clients
- SaaS development capability adds service breadth
Where they may fall short:
- Very young company (founded 2024)
- Based in Schagen, a small town that may lack big-city credibility for some clients
- No visible case studies or named clients
- Make.com dependency rather than n8n (less flexibility and no self-hosting option)
- Reviews not on independent verification platforms
- Premium pricing without published numbers
Best for: Businesses interested in voice AI agents or those who need a Benelux/DACH-capable partner at a premium service level.
| Dimension | Rating |
|---|---|
| Services | 4/5 |
| Pricing transparency | 1/5 |
| Social proof | 4/5 |
| Technical stack | 3/5 |
| Market positioning | 4/5 |
| Content/thought leadership | 2/5 |
6. DecodifAI (That's Us)
Location: Netherlands Website: decodifai.com Target market: Dutch MKB and international businesses based in NL
Full disclosure: this is our own company. We will assess ourselves using the same criteria and be as honest as possible about our strengths and weaknesses.
Services:
- AI workflow automation (n8n-based)
- AI agent development (chatbots, voice agents)
- Process assessment and automation strategy
- System integration and data pipeline building
- Team training and enablement
Pricing: Project-based pricing:
- Quick automations: from EUR 997
- Standard AI automation: EUR 2,500-7,500
- Complex multi-system projects: EUR 7,500-15,000
- Ongoing support and optimization: available as add-on
Social proof: We are a new agency. We do not yet have a long track record of client projects or reviews. This is our biggest weakness, and we are not going to pretend otherwise. We are building our portfolio through early projects and plan to collect independently verifiable reviews as we grow.
Technical stack: n8n (self-hosted for data privacy), OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, custom integrations. Our focus on n8n is deliberate: it offers the best combination of flexibility, AI integration, and data privacy through self-hosting.
Strengths:
- Strong content and educational resources (you are reading one)
- n8n expertise with self-hosting for EU data privacy
- Transparent, project-based pricing in MKB-appropriate range
- Bilingual service (Dutch and English)
- Focus on practical, measurable results rather than generic AI consulting
Where we fall short:
- New agency with limited track record
- No independent reviews yet
- Smaller team means limited capacity for large-scale simultaneous projects
- Less industry-specific experience than established competitors
Best for: Dutch MKB businesses who value data privacy (self-hosted n8n), transparent pricing, and a practical approach to AI automation, and who are comfortable working with a newer agency.
| Dimension | Rating |
|---|---|
| Services | 3/5 |
| Pricing transparency | 5/5 |
| Social proof | 1/5 |
| Technical stack | 4/5 |
| Market positioning | 4/5 |
| Content/thought leadership | 4/5 |
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Factor | AIFAIS | Green Creatives | AI Advies Bureau | Cybrix | SMI | DecodifAI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | EUR 2,500 | EUR 2,500 | Not published | Free quiz | Not published | EUR 997 |
| Mid-range | EUR 5,000+ | EUR 5,000-15,000 | Unknown | Unknown | Premium | EUR 2,500-7,500 |
| Self-hosting | Unknown | No | Unknown | No | No | Yes (n8n) |
| AI platform | n8n | Multi-vendor | n8n, ChatGPT, Claude | Custom GPTs | Make.com | n8n |
| Industries | 15 verticals | Legal, finance, accounting | Healthcare, retail, gov | General MKB | General | General MKB |
| Team size | Small (3-8 est.) | Established agency | Small/solo | Small/solo | Small | Small |
| Founded | ~2024-25 | 20+ yrs (AI recent) | Recent | Recent | 2024 | 2025 |
| Languages | Dutch | Dutch | Dutch | Dutch | Dutch, English | Dutch, English |
| Free assessment | Yes (process scan) | Unknown | Unknown | Yes (quiz) | Unknown | Yes |
How to Choose the Right Agency
If price transparency is most important: Green Creatives and DecodifAI publish the most detailed pricing. AIFAIS publishes ranges.
If industry expertise matters: AIFAIS covers 15 verticals. Green Creatives specializes in legal, financial, and accounting. AI Advies Bureau has government experience.
If data privacy is critical: DecodifAI and AI Advies Bureau use n8n with self-hosting capability. AIFAIS also uses n8n.
If you want the strongest track record: Green Creatives has 20+ years of agency experience (though not all in AI). Smart Mind Intelligence has the strongest review profile.
If you are new to AI and want training: Cybrix's 12-week sprint with training is designed specifically for AI newcomers. AI Advies Bureau also offers workshops.
If you need voice AI: Smart Mind Intelligence has the most focused voice AI offering.
If responsible AI and compliance matter: AI Advies Bureau is the clear leader in this positioning.
Questions to ask any agency:
- Can you show me results from a project similar to mine?
- What happens after the project is delivered? What does ongoing support look like?
- Where will my data be processed and stored?
- What happens if the project does not deliver the expected results?
- Will my team be able to maintain and extend the automation after handover?
- How do you handle the EU AI Act compliance requirements?
The Market Outlook
The Dutch AI automation agency market is still in its early days. Most of the agencies on this list were founded in 2024-2025. The market is growing fast, driven by increasing AI awareness among MKB owners, the EU AI Act creating demand for compliant implementations, and a tight labor market that makes automation more attractive.
We expect significant consolidation and maturation over the next 12-18 months. Some agencies will establish themselves as market leaders. Others will pivot or close. The agencies that will win are the ones that deliver measurable results, build verifiable social proof, and invest in educating their market.
For businesses looking to engage an AI automation agency in 2026, the good news is that you have real options. The important thing is to evaluate carefully, ask hard questions, and start with a focused project that delivers results you can measure.
Key Takeaway
- The Dutch AI automation agency market is young -- most agencies were founded in 2024-2025, so evaluate based on demonstrated capability rather than track record alone
- Pricing ranges from EUR 997 to EUR 50,000+ depending on scope -- most MKB first projects fall in the EUR 2,500-EUR 7,500 range
- If data privacy matters, look for agencies offering self-hosted n8n (DecodifAI, AIFAIS, AI Advies Bureau)
- Start with a focused pilot project and evaluate results before committing to a larger engagement
- Ask the six key questions listed above before signing with any agency
Want to discuss which agency might be the right fit for your specific needs? We are happy to have an honest conversation, even if the answer is that one of our competitors is a better match. Get in touch or explore our services to learn more about how we work.