Top Branding Agencies

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 2, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 14,041 Branding Agencies as of September 2026 across 121 countries. The top-ranked firm is SmartSites (4.9 stars, 16 verified reviews, $100 - $149/hr, founded 2011, Jersey City). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $25, median client rating is 4.9, and 13% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Branding Agencies companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

Looking for top branding companies to take your business identity and presence to the next level? Goodfirms has carefully curated a list of top branding agencies based on portfolio, customer reviews, and performance data. Apply easy-to-use filters to refine your search and easily find the branding partner that aligns with your business goals and budget, whether you own a startup seeking standout visibility or an enterprise aiming for a comprehensive brand strategy.

14,041Verified firms
$25/hrMedian hourly rate
4.9 ★Median rating
121Countries
13%Have 50+ members

How this list is built: All 14,041 firms below pass Goodfirms' 4-step verification process (background check, client interviews, portfolio audit, ongoing quality review). Listings marked "Sponsored" are agencies that pay for premium placement - sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content.

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  • We're not the new kids on the block, in fact we’ve been working with brands and businesses to solve problems and bring ideas to life since 2003. Our mission was to educate and challenge the status quo. It wasn’t just about making pretty stuff, either. It was about making an impact and creating unforgettable brand ... read Method Studios Limited reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2003
    Auckland, New Zealand
  • A tech-driven creative services agency obsessed with exploration. We believe that problems are identified by the curious and solved by the courageous. Whether your challenge is building an unforgettable brand, engaging your audience, or cultivating loyalty, we start by asking the right questions... and we're not afraid to try new things to get the right ... read Trekk reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1995
    Rockford, United States
  • Putting customer's needs first we plan our answers so as to accomplish the ideal objectives. We provide a bunch of services to run a business online. We have all kinds of marketing solutions to your business in a proper planning manner. From creating creatives to a campaign we provide all kind of digital services which ... read Impulse Digital reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2017
    Thane, India
  • We know how to create holistic strategies that work, we don’t trade in hyperbole, we test and measure. We love logic, understand human nature and combine both with cutting-edge tech. Are your goals something like this: More and better sales leads More people buying your service or product More people knowing, trusting and sharing your ... read Rocketshp reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Auckland, New Zealand
  • We help businesses in approaching sales holistically and grow it exponentially. Reach out to us for Content management, branding, advertising, and business growth hacks. We offer a full suite of digital marketing services in coimbatore, which includes SEO, SEM, Email and mobile marketing, social media marketing, and Website conversion optimization. We also support you in ... read Holistic sales solutions reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2020
    Coimbatore, India
  • is one of the most unique digital marketing solution providers in Mumbai. We offer creative and pocket-friendly services like SEO Services, PPC Management, Social Media Marketing, Online Reputation Management, Politicians Reputation Management, Website Design and Development, and Graphic Design Services. We not only deliver promises but also passion, quality, and unique strategies with attractive packages. ... read Dgmark Agency reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2020
    Mumbai, India
  • Mike Agency is a creative marketing agency that pushes for innovative design, websites, and digital marketing strategies. We have an extensive experience working with businesses of all sizes. Our team of dedicated marketing specialists will create custom work for any marketing project you desire, and we encourage client feedback, so we can make every effort ... read Mike Agency reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Mississauga, Canada
  • We are a no nonsense, no ego agency with a strong mix of skills that meets a varied list of client needs. This means that no one operates solely in their own box – everyone contributes their individual ideas and expertise and can be involved at any stage of any project, making sure that the ... read Dynam reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1989
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
  • If there’s a process in our business it might be; explore – discover – create. It means that we don’t presume to know the answers; sometimes we don’t even know the questions. But we do know that there is no definitive way to communicate with consumers. Successful communication isn’t just about running an ad, nor ... read Black Sheep Advertising reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2006
    Adelaide, Australia
  • For over 20 years, our proven – and streamlined – story-based process has helped hundreds of businesses. By creating a clear marketing roadmap, our process cuts through all of the noise and focuses your marketing efforts only on what REALLY attracts more customers. Our strategy uses storytelling techniques to attract the right customers to your ... read Zafari, Inc. reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Charleston, United States
  • Founded in 1998, Envisager Studio is a small business marketing and website design agency based in San Diego, California.As a website design agency, our San Diego website designers are all about functionality and appeal. At Envisager Studio, we build beautiful and functional websites.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1998
    San Diego, United States
  • Often times a business realizes the necessity of a website but fails to offer an appealing platform for clients and customers to reach. Most agree that advertising and brand recognition is a key factor in the success of a business whether it be a local business, contracting jobs, small office or large corporations. Total Web ... read Total Web Company reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2012
    Philadelphia, United States
  • redthread is a creative advertising agency in the heart of the Silicon Prairie that solves unique brand challenges using innovation and collaboration. Forged in 2014, what began as freelance work for local businesses evolved exponentially into a full-fledged operation specializing in brand strategy, campaigns, video, design, social, and experiential marketing.

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2014
    Lincoln, United States
  • Relevance is a strategic and creative digital marketing agency specialising in profiling and targeting Ultra-High-Net-Worth-Individuals for the world's most exclusive brands and companies. Our agency has been marketing high-value goods, services, and experiences to this audience for over a decade, successfully driving the world's wealthiest individuals to take action. From niche collaborations to 360° support, ... read Relevance reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    10 - 49
    2010
  • The PioneerTech since 2006 with a vision of making enterprise IT solutions. Working in a team with a high level of knowledge in website development, Custom software solutions and making promotion on Google. Our team is well experienced in website development in Ahmedabad. We have got rewarded by ACITA for best Premium Website Development company ... read The Pioneer Tech reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2009
    Ahmedabad, India
  • Upp B2B is a brand and marketing agency dedicated to creating, shaping, building and growing b2b brands that people want to work for and with.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
    Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Digiolic is backed by creative, dedicated & goal-oriented people who are passionate about digital marketing solutions. We are one of the best digital marketing companies in Bangalore because of our goals-driven digital marketing services that achieve greater benchmarks for our clients. We are a full-fledged marketing company in Bangalore where we help companies to execute ... read Digiolic reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2017
  • Statum Company Ltd is an Information Technology Company in Nairobi, Kenya that has successfully turned a passion into a profession. We are a team of highly skilled software developers, UI/UX designers, Project Managers and Technology Consultants. We expertizes in development, full-customization and integration of enterprise-level solutions, advanced web and mobile software solutions. We successfully developed ... read Statum reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Nairobi, Kenya
  • Welcome to The Recipe. We are your Deliciously Digital Marketing Collective. Helping the world rise - one business at a time. Great recipe’s, when served just right, connect people together. They warm the soul. They start a conversation. They solve a problem. They nourish the body and they feed the mind. And like being in ... read The Recipe reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2017
    Auckland, New Zealand
  • We breathe designs, we sleep designs and we live designs. MAD Designs is a brand consultant and graphic design firm that effectively put asides competition by enhancing client’s visibility and penetration through its extensive gamut of services. Literally MAD about client’s success, our core competency lies in developing overwhelming branding and digital marketing strategies and ... read MAD Designs reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2015
    Pune, India
  • We love Design, art and advertising, we are located in Guadalajara Jalisco and Aguascalientes México.Our clients have the best opinion, we have a 5 star rating on Google and Facebook, we are the most reliable web design and website agency in central Mexico. Websites Guadalajara The best investment for the evolution of your business.

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2012
    Aguascalientes, Mexico
  • At Global Lincks, we specialize in transforming web traffic into valuable, qualified leads, paving the way for your sales team to achieve remarkable success. With a keen understanding of digital marketing strategies and a commitment to driving results, we've become the go-to partner for businesses looking to maximize their online potential. Our dedicated team combines ... read Global Lincks reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Orlando, United States
  • GUDJOB is a Social Media Agency that develops strategy, creative, digital ads and everything in between to help your business grow.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2017
  • We’re partners in the construction of large businesses since 2000. We adapt our knowledge and experience to help improve the performance of our customers in their digital communication, making them more efficient so they can acquire more competitive advantages over their competitors. Bring the knowledge of your business and we take our vast experience so ... read GoWeb Agency reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2000
    Porto, Portugal
  • BeeHome is Web Designing and Digital Marketing Company,We Voice your Business Louder to the World,whether you are a One-Person Show or a Global Brand.We are a friendly, flexible and affordable web development agency.We Value Your Business,Money and Time.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Attur, India
  • Over the last few decades Technology has revolutionised the world in terms of customer expectation and Quality of Service. With every generation of consumers, the business's reliance on its Technology to meet the current standard of customer expectation has significantly increased and since the last decade has now become exponential. Specialising in software development and ... read Atech Network Systems Pvt. Ltd. reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    Chennai, India
  • Allsopp media is a digital marketing agency. We provide digital marketing services to aspirational brands with a purpose. We understand how complex promoting a business can be. That’s why our professional digital marketing services are tailored to individual needs of our clients. Allsopp Media creates highly customised digital marketing campaigns. We are here for businesses ... read Allsopp Media reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2015
    London, United Kingdom
  • As a full-service creative agency, AdVoice helping businesses with design solutions plus effective brand message delivery through a customized marketing approach. Throughout our professional journey, we have developed the expertise to combine the Design-Marketing approach to meet our clients’ actual service intent. In a highly competitive industry, Graphic design becomes essential for every small and ... read AdVoice Inc reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2011
    Ahmedabad, India
  • LitSpark Solutions is an Eccentric New Age Development and Marketing Agency based in Bangalore, servicing clients all over the globe. We expertise in services like App Development, Web Development, SEO, SMM, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, and much more. We provide brands with a one-stop shop for all of their Technical and marketing requirements. ... read LitSpark Solutions reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2020
    Bengaluru, India
  • At RSM, we are passionate about bridging the gap between technology, marketing, and advertising. We strive to deliver impactful campaigns with measurable results that have a solid focus on growing small to medium sized businesses in the most cost efficient and meaningful way.

    NA
    10 - 49
    Chattanooga, United States
  • Shivang Technolabs is a one-time solution for all your SEO related services. It is one of the best local SEO Company based in Ahmedabad, India. We offer professional SEO services and out team focuses on providing top search engine ranking to your site and generate more leads for your website. Our professional SEO services will ... read Shivang Technolab reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Ahmedabad, India
  • The Weinbach Group utilizes a unique approach to meeting our client's objectives; we call it "integrated marketing."​ The firm began as a public relations firm, but over time, we realized that publicity – in isolation from other forms of marketing communications – limited the client in achieving its overall goals. Therefore, we began to incorporate ... read The Weinbach Group reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1987
    Miami, United States
  • Bluecube Technology Solutions provides outsourced solutions to a variety of clients from small niche operators with just a few staff all the way through to global organisations. Your business, whatever size will form a valued client and enhanced organisation with Bluecube. By employing Bluecube to manage your IT infrastructure, not only does this allow you ... read Blue Cubes Web Design reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2003
    Belfast, United Kingdom
  • Built for launch. We are a creative agency specialising in launch marketing. Everything at Five by Five - from our culture and creativity to our processes - is built around the unique demands that come with marketing a new launch. That's why, for over 25 years, national and global brands have trusted us to deliver ... read Five by Five Web Design reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    1979
    Burleigh Heads, Australia
  • At Sparkles Network, we are thinkers, storytellers and decision makers in end-to-end advertising media that scales performance and powerful web presence. We are focused on empowering businesses through the harmony of innovative advertisements and effective promotional plans. Our thinkers are curious, our ideas are creative and our advertising strategies are unique. It’s more like connecting ... read Sparkles Network reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2008
    Bengaluru, India
  • Founded in 2011, Spark44 is a radical agency model built on transparency, shared goals and lean business methods. Spark44 cuts out the unnecessary costs and burdens of traditional global network agencies and passes the savings directly onto clients. It makes things faster, clearer and more effective. This isn’t some lofty ambition. It’s happened. We’re ready ... read Spark44 reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    2011
    Rome, Italy
  • We are Marketing & Advertising Business Unlimited, Inc. That’s a mouthful so we just go by MABU for short. With offices in Bismarck, North Dakota, and Baltimore (Phoenix), Maryland, our team develops creative marketing solutions with measurable outcomes. We aim to make a difference and help our clients advance worthy causes.Our team consists of planners, ... read MABU reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Hunt Valley, United States
  • Innovative Advertising is an award-winning, full-service advertising agency that customizes our approach to each client based on their unique needs.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    199
    New Orleans, United States
  • MPH Marketing Solutions is a full-service digital and traditional advertising agency. As specialists in website design, social media, video and digital marketing we help clients throughout Metro-Detroit and all over the US. Headquartered in Berkley, Michigan and we offer the hands on attention of a boutique firm with the scale of a mega agency and ... read MHP Marketing Solutions reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Berkley, United States
  • RCP Marketing is a full-service marketing firm. We're known for bringing a flexible, consistent and proactive integrated approach to our clients'​ marketing communications needs. Our size, culture and depth of experience enable us to deliver ideas faster, seize opportunities sooner and stretch budgets further. RCP Marketing offers a unique combination of advertising/marketing expertise across all ... read RCP Marketing reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1981
    Grand Rapids, United States
  • Originally founded in 1985 as a traditional advertising agency, SD Advertising has evolved into a full-service marketing firm committed to integrated marketing communication as a philosophy practice. Strategy, experience and creativity is the driving force behind SD Advertising. We are artists, digital strategists, business consultants, product managers, relationship builders, brand stewards and integrated marketing professionals. ... read SD Advertising reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1985
    Indianapolis, United States
  • Our team specializes in studying your business by using our proven methods to determine what will work best. Our graphic design team creates targeted, eye-catching visuals for all client branding and graphic design projects. Our interactive team collaborates to create the very best in responsive web design, search marketing, and social media. Our account team ... read Ray Rico Freelance reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Memphis, United States
  • At a glance. We recommend, plan, create and implement powerful solutions in response to a wide range of marketing challenges. If clients already know what they want, we’re their man. (Or just as likely, woman.) But we specialize in taking the long view, identifying all the soft spots and missed opportunities in their marketing programs ... read Wallrich Creative Communications reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Sacramento, United States
  • We are truly committed to supporting small to medium-sized businesses with a real focus on personalized customer-service. Your business is unique, and we get that. This is why we don't just offer cookie-cutter solutions, but strive to fully understand what creative strategies will take your business to the next level.

    NA
    50 - 249
    Sacramento, United States
  • Located on Miami Beach, Stinghouse is a strategic advertising communications agency rooted in the principles of challenger brand marketing. Champion the growth of mid-to-large size challenger brands.At Stinghouse, we believe in the idea of challenger brand marketing. It is rooted in the insight that in order to surpass or remain the market leader, you must ... read Stinghouse Advertising reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2013
    Miami, United States
  • At Tabscap, we help you save a lot of money and time on digital marketing with a simple formula. Concentrate on what is important for your company, work on KPIs and achieve efficiency. For this, we use content generation services to build authority, web positioning (SEO Services) to enhance visibility, and promotional actions on social ... read Tabscap Inc. reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Ludhiana, India
  • Providing cutting-edge IT Solutions, Website Development, and Digital Marketing services for your Business. Founded on the mission to serve medical practitioners in order to help them grow and maintain their operation. We equip clinics with cutting-edge IT Infrastructure in order to remain HIPPA compliant and maintain clear communication within the office and to outside patients. ... read Omnia Digital Media reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2020
    Bellevue, United States
  • NavaWeb is a boutique web design and marketing company located in the heart of Vancouver, BC (Canada). We cater to a wide range of local clientele as well as clients abroad. From entrepreneurs and business owners to creative and high level professionals, we pride ourselves in helping companies get their business online and owners connected ... read NavaWeb reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Vancouver, Canada

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Algorithm at a glance
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
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Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
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Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
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Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
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Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

Where the firms are.

Bubble size shows how many firms each country has; colour shows its average hourly rate. Tap any country for its firm count, average rate, rating, and Value Score.

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Average hourly rates by region.

Where you hire affects what you pay by up to 3×. Comparable quality is available across regions - the rate gap between the priciest and cheapest is the single biggest lever on a project budget.

Average hourly rate · USD

AUOceania$72/hr$72
USNorth America$68/hr$68
ZAAfrica$63/hr$63
GBWestern Europe$62/hr$62
SGAsia Pacific$62/hr$62
MXLATAM$61/hr$61
UAEastern Europe$59/hr$59
INSouth Asia$42/hr$42

What the gap actually buys you

The rate gap between the highest- and lowest-cost regions is largely a cost-of-living and labor-market gap - not a quality gap. Top-tier firms in lower-cost regions routinely deliver work competitive with premium markets at a fraction of the cost.

That said, time-zone overlap, language alignment, and IP protection vary by region. Eastern Europe and LATAM hit a sweet spot: meaningful cost savings with same-day overlap for US/EU clients.

~70%

Typical cost savings when moving a $100K/year dev contract from a premium market to a top value destination - comparable skill, comparable delivery quality.

All countries ranked by Value Score.

Every country with 100+ vetted firms in this category, ranked by Value Score.

CountryFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
INIndia4,149$41/hr4.988View firms
PKPakistan415$45/hr4.983View firms
BDBangladesh183$42/hr4.982View firms
GBUnited Kingdom853$56/hr4.981View firms
USUnited States3,972$69/hr4.879View firms
AEUAE428$60/hr4.979View firms
CACanada703$68/hr4.978View firms
AUAustralia397$72/hr4.976View firms
DEGermany124$69/hr576View firms
INIndia
4,149 firms$41/hr4.9
Value Score88 / 100
PKPakistan
415 firms$45/hr4.9
Value Score83 / 100
BDBangladesh
183 firms$42/hr4.9
Value Score82 / 100
GBUnited Kingdom
853 firms$56/hr4.9
Value Score81 / 100
USUnited States
3,972 firms$69/hr4.8
Value Score79 / 100
AEUAE
428 firms$60/hr4.9
Value Score79 / 100
CACanada
703 firms$68/hr4.9
Value Score78 / 100
AUAustralia
397 firms$72/hr4.9
Value Score76 / 100
DEGermany
124 firms$69/hr5
Value Score76 / 100

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Cost matters - but so does being able to actually talk to your developer during your workday. Here are the best destinations for each major hub.

If you're in US (PT/ET)Recommended

Look for nearshore LATAM partners - same-day collaboration, similar time zones, and 50-60% cost savings vs domestic.

MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
If you're in Europe (CET/GMT)Recommended

Eastern Europe is your sweet spot - 1-2h time zone shift, EU GDPR alignment, and 40-50% lower rates than Western Europe.

PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

How firms are placed on the matrix

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Algorithm at a glance
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
2
Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
3
Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
4
Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
5
Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Countries with the best Value Score for branding hiring.

Ranked by a composite score blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and median hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this list surfaces actually affordable destinations rather than just-big markets.

Budget leader
India · $0-24/hr

1,394 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 4.9 ★. Top picks: AMR Softec, Orange Mantra, Cyber Infrastructure Inc..

Mid-tier leader
United States · $50-99/hr

482 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 4.8 ★. Top picks: Funnel Boost Media, Vivid Software Solutions, Corecentrix Business Solutions.

Top tier leader
United States · $150+/hr

277 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 4.8 ★. Top picks: Cultivating & Marketing Professionals, The Bureau Of Small Projects, DD.NYC®.

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Best Value marks the densest, highest-rated, most-affordable cell per row

How the heatmap is built

Every cell in the grid above is the count of firms in (place × hourly-rate tier). Firms are placed by their published hourly rate; those without a disclosed rate are not plotted.

Top company names per cell are surfaced by Value Score - a weighted blend of affordability (50%) + rating (35%) + review volume (15%).

The "Best" ribbon marks the cell in each row where firm density, ratings, and affordability line up best - the densest, highest-quality combination.

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Value Score · per firm
ValueScore = 0.50 × Affordability
+ 0.35 × Rating
+ 0.15 × Review Volume
// All sub-scores normalized 0-100
// Affordability = (1 - rate/$200) × 100
// Rating = (rating - 3) / 2 × 100
// Volume = log10(reviews+1)/log10(200) × 100

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