Short answer: going by Singapore agencies' own published prices (checked 26 October 2026), SEO for a small business usually starts between S$500 and S$1,500 a month. Competitive industries like law and finance can need S$3,000 a month or more. Most agencies quote before 9% GST.
Checked 26 October 2026. These are each agency's own published prices on that date. Agencies change prices, so we link where each number came from. Ask them for a current quote.
What agencies publish
Only a few Singapore agencies show SEO prices on their websites. Here's what we found.
| Agency (website) | What they publish | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Best SEO Singapore | SEO from 2,800 a month | bestseo.sg |
| Heroes of Digital | Market guide: 500 – 1,500 (basic), 1,500 – 3,500 (growth), 3,500 – 7,000+ (competitive) a month | heroesofdigital.com (updated 19 Oct 2026) |
| MediaOne | SEO from 850 a month (SEO subscription plans from 350 a month) | mediaonemarketing.com.sg |
| 2Stallions | Four SEO packages, starting from 1,180 a month | 2stallions.com |
| Impossible Marketing | SEO from 1,500 a month for SMEs; says finance or legal may need 3,000+ | impossible.sg (homepage FAQ) |
Many well-known agencies don't publish SEO prices at all. You get a quote after a call.
What the price levels usually buy
| Monthly budget (SGD) | What you can usually expect |
|---|---|
| Under 500 | Basic fixes and reports. Little or no new content. Be careful. |
| 500 – 1,500 | A small set of keywords, technical fixes, a few pages improved or written each month, Google Business Profile care |
| 1,500 – 3,000 | More keywords, regular new content, link building, competitor tracking |
| 3,000+ | Big or competitive sites, many pages or markets, a dedicated team |
What changes your price
- How competitive your industry is. "Divorce lawyer Singapore" costs far more to win than "piano tuning Bedok".
- How many keywords and pages. Ten keywords for one service is a different job from 200 product pages.
- What state your website is in. A slow or broken site needs fixing before SEO can work.
- Content. Who writes the new pages, and how many a month.
- AI search (GEO). Some agencies now include it, some charge extra. Ask.
How to spot a bad deal
- Guaranteed #1 rankings. Google itself says no one can guarantee a #1 ranking. Walk away.
- No clear list of what's done each month. You should see the work, not just a report.
- Long lock-ins with no exit. Three months to start is normal. Twelve with no way out is not.
- They own your accounts. Your website, Google Analytics and Search Console should be in your name.
- Cheap link packages. Hundreds of links for a low price usually means spam that can hurt you.
Quick answers
How much does SEO cost in Singapore? From agencies' published prices, small businesses usually pay S$500 to S$1,500 a month. Competitive industries often pay S$3,000 a month or more.
How long before SEO works? It varies. Think months, not weeks, and longer in competitive industries. Be wary of anyone who promises a date.
Is SEO cheaper than Google Ads? Over time it can be, because you don't pay per click. But ads can start showing as soon as they're approved. Many businesses run both.
Can I use a government grant for SEO? Sometimes. Since 30 September 2026, Enterprise Singapore's EDGE grant has replaced PSG, EDG and MRA for new applications, and some activities only cover pre-approved vendors. Check the latest on Enterprise Singapore's website before you sign.
Sources
- D'Marketing Agency: SEO cost in Singapore 2026 (28 Sep 2026) (checked 26 Oct 2026)
- Google Search Central: Do you need an SEO? (checked 26 Oct 2026)
- Enterprise Singapore: EDGE Grant FAQ (checked 26 Oct 2026)
- IRAS: Current GST rates/basics-of-gst/current-gst-rates) (checked 26 Oct 2026)