Best Branding Agencies in Germany

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 20, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 129 Branding Agencies in Germany as of September 2026. The top-ranked firm is Funnel Boost Media (5.0 stars, 84 verified reviews, $50 - $99/hr, founded 2012, Berlin). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $25, median client rating is 5, and 14% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Branding Agencies in Germany companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

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Goodfirms has verified 129 Branding Agencies in Germany - part of 14,119+ Branding Agencies, each passing 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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  • Funnel Boost Media is among the top branding agencies helping businesses strengthen their online presence through clear, results-driven branding strategies. As a trusted corporate branding partner, the company delivers comprehensive branding services designed to attract the right audience and convert them into loyal customers. Funnel ... read Funnel Boost Media reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    Berlin, Germany
    Funnel Boost Media delivered a well-managed SEO engagement that improved local visibility and increased website traffic within six months. - Marketing Director
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  • Mediacharge

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    Mediacharge is among the top branding agencies delivering data-driven branding services for ambitious global brands. Operating in 14 European languages, the company combines performance marketing, revenue marketing, and digital brand building to maximize audience traction. With a strong focus on precision and measurable outcomes, Mediacharge ... read Mediacharge reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    2016
    Munich, Germany
    Mediacharge delivers excellent account management, creative strategies, and reliable support that makes collaboration both successful and enjoyable. - CEO & Co-Founder
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    • ChatGPTChatGPT
    • ClaudeClaude
    • GeminiGemini
    • PerplexityPerplexity
    • GitHub CopilotGitHub Copilot
    • + 4 More

    World’s #1 Rated & Reviewed App & Web Development Partner, Probey Services is a renowned IT and digital solutions provider, powering innovation for startups, SMEs, and growing organizations worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK, with a strong presence in India and 11 global branches, we combine ... read Probey Services reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    2016
    Berlin, Germany
    A well-executed website project that gave us a stronger foundation for future growth. - Product Manager
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    Why Probey Services?

    • Delivered 1,800 projects in the last decade
    • Awarded, Most-reviewed, most-rated (122 reviews)
    • Reliable & scalable solution with 320 experts
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    • OyloOylo

    We are a creative collective of independent individuals. Proudly pragmatic. Fearlessly multidisciplinary. Infinitely curious. Our story started in Berlin and Prague. We now have a team spread across places including Vienna, Barcelona, Lisbon, Kiev, Jerusalem, Buenos Aires and Cape Town. We are fully remote. Co-founded ... read The Weather reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2019
    Berlin, Germany
    SEO optimization and content migration - Data Center Project Manager at Align

    Why The Weather?

    • Brand identity that sets you apart
    • Web & digital products built to grow
    • AI-powered development, human-centered
  • Our distinctiveness lies in our unwavering focus on revenue as the ultimate measure of marketing success. While others may be distracted by superficial metrics, we prioritize tangible outcomes. Our tailored strategies are rooted in industry insights and audience understanding, driving lead conversion and revenue maximization. ... read Quadra Digital Solutions reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2018
    Munich, Germany
    Quadra Digital Solutions set an excellent level for project management. - Co-Founder and CEO
  • We're creative consulting agency, who serves design and visual solutions for consumers online and offline presence. As we always believe that aligned feelings of our life is art itself, we deliver the same in our creation with functions and methods alongside feel and realism. Let ... read Align GFX reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2023
    Nordhausen, Germany
    Excellent service, creative designs, and a smooth professional experience throughout. - Head of Faculty
  • We have a deep understanding of the challenge the shift from traditional to digital poses not only to brands and publishers, but to enterprises and businesses around the world. We support our clients in finding new business opportunities like we did with BMW i Ventures, ... read KKLD reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2005
    Berlin, Germany
    enjoyed working with KKLD - Managing Director
  • Using AI Tools

    • ClaudeClaude

    Hanse Holding & Consulting GmbH is a Bremen-based holding and consulting company with a focus on the development and launch of digital products. We support the entire lifecycle from research and UX concept design through development to testing and support, quickly, focused, and without compromising ... read Hanse Holding & Consulting GmbH reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2024
    Bremen, Germany
    Working with Hanse Holding was a very productive partnership - Assistant Operations Manager

    Why Hanse Holding & Consulting GmbH?

    • End-to-end digital product delivery
    • Fast execution with clear communication
    • Scalable solutions with lean processes
  • Welcome to DizArm – the agency that brings your ideas to life. We specialize in creating unique and functional websites and startup products that not only impress visually but also solve real business challenges.Your brand is your voice in the market. We help create a ... read DizArm UXUI Agency reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2022
    Neu-Anspach, Germany
    DizArm is a rare combination of strategic thinking, creative talent, and flawless execution - Founder & CEO at ClipSwift | Helping you build loyalty with impactful dynamic visuals 🎬
  • Certified E-Commerce Agency for Magento, Shopify and Shopware Ingold Solutions is an experienced, owner-managed agency based in Berlin, offering cost-effective and scalable e-commerce solutions: development, design, optimisation and managed hosting. Whether you're just starting out, growing fast, or planning a relaunch, we’ve got the tools, ... read Ingold Solutions GmbH reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2021
    Berlin, Germany
    Their adaptability absolutely stands out and they successfully launched our platform. - Sales & Marketing Director
  • Using AI Tools

    • ClaudeClaude
    • ChatGPTChatGPT

    4iMEDIA is a specialized communications agency based in Leipzig, Germany, founded in 2000 and serving more than 300 clients across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The agency focuses on three areas: corporate reporting (annual reports, sustainability and ESG/CSR reports, including CSRD-compliant reporting), digital marketing (SEO, SEA, ... read 4iMEDIA GmbH reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2000
    Leipzig, Germany
    A highly professional and results-driven collaboration - PR Manager

    Why 4iMEDIA GmbH?

    • Corporate reporting and GEO expertise
    • 300 clients DACH-wide since 2000
    • ESG reporting meets AI-visibility
  • We’re HY.AM STUDIOS. A creative agency based in Berlin. From start-ups to international organisations, we are the strategic and creative partner for brands shaping the future of luxury, lifestyle and technology. We are driven by a core mission: to help ambitious founders and companies create exciting brands and experiences that help grow their business and ... read HY.AM STUDIOS reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Berlin, Germany
  • We work strategically and hands-on to create new meaningful brands and enhance existing ones. From positioning and identity to visual execution and brand experience, we help businesses connect with their audiences through purpose-driven branding.

    NA
    2 - 9
    2020
    Hockenheim, Germany
  • WE MAKE BRANDS VISIBLE. ✦ Positioning & strategy ✦ Corporate design & branding ✦ Practical advice for SMEs

    NA
    2 - 9
    2015
    Hamburg, Germany
  • You want lasting attention and results." STARS and BRANDS combines exclusive artist and celebrity booking with neuromarketing and performance. So that your project inspires enthusiasm and your campaign sells. You want to book an artist for your corporate event , that fits the brand, and a smooth process, which projects a confident image both internally ... read STARS and BRANDS GmbH reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Berlin, Germany
  • Als eine Webagentur für Webdesign und Webprogrammierung in Koblenz, konzepiert und entwickelt anspruchsvolle Webseiten und bietet mobile Lösungen an. Wir beraten, inspirieren und unterstützen unsere Kunden und definieren die Grenzen zwischen Kommunikationskanälen, Dienstleistungen und Produkten mit Hilfe neuesten Technologien.

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2014
    Koblenz, Germany
    TOP Agentur im Webentwicklung - Director Of Sales
  • We create and produce all that entertainment and other cross channel brands need for successful and unique communication.We’re good at coming up with ideas and bringing them to life. Our departments work together in an unbureaucratic flow, and we love creating things people just can’t miss.Experts in design, promotional copy, production, motion and 3D art, ... read BDA Creative reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2004
    Munich, Germany
  • We are advocates for outstanding communication, we are fluent in B2B and special interest topics. We get to the bottom of things, differentiate and emotionally recharge - in short - generate relevance.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1998
    Munich, Germany
  • We are lateral thinkers, storytellers and all-in-one-setters. As a creative agency, we believe in the power of the idea.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Stuttgart, Germany
  • Our agency is a symbiosis of communication and design. This results in synergy effects that make up some of our unique selling points. These are complemented by the advantages of a young agency with an academic background and a lot of passion.As managing partner, I am primarily responsible for strategy, conception, digital content and communication. ... read WERBEVERSUM reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2014
    Stuttgart, Germany
  • Hochburg is a strategic design agency with focus on brand communication and corporate design.Hochburg is a strategic design agency in the heart of Stuttgart. Owner-managed, independent and free. Since 2011 we have been developing progressive brand identities and effective communication for the digital today. With the courage to break at the right place, we create ... read hochburg reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Stuttgart, Germany
  • oddity is your business partner for a digitalized world - curious and independent.For over two decades as oddity, we have driven digital experience, commerce and marketing for our partners. And our journey is going on to the next level: it takes us right into the sweet spot between creativity and technology.We’re proud to become WongDoody, ... read oddity reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    2000
    Stuttgart, Germany
  • We are a fast-growing HR- and Tech Startup integrating and streamlining the design, purchase, storage and distribution of promotional goods in the most efficient way possible. We are building a powerful digital platform with unique capabilities to revolutionise and emphasise the importance of employer branding.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2017
    Berlin, Germany
  • We’re Dokument — a small team of specialists in Strategy, Design & Direction. We build & scale brands that speak with purpose and clarity. We combine learnings from our time as in-house designers with our experience as freelancers to offer customisable programs that respond to today’s needs of founders, design and marketing teams who seek ... read Dokument Studio reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    2 - 9
    2021
    Berlin, Germany
  • Using AI Tools

    • ChatGPTChatGPT
    • ClaudeClaude
    • PerplexityPerplexity
    • MidjourneyMidjourney
    • Adobe FireflyAdobe Firefly
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    WEITSICHT DESIGN ist ein Boutique-Design Studio*, das kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen dabei unterstützt sich zielgerichteter auf dem Markt zu präsentieren. Sie haben eine Vision für Ihr Unternehmen, ganz gleich, ob Sie es in Vollzeit oder nebenberuflich entwickeln. Es ist keine leichte Aufgabe, eine Marke zu entwickeln, die mit Ihrer Vision im Einklang steht und Zielgruppe ... read WEITSICHT DESIGN reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    Freelancer
    2013
    Esslingen, Germany

    Why WEITSICHT DESIGN?

    • Mehr als 13 Jahre Erfahrung im Design
    • Design, Technik und Datenschutz aus einer Hand
    • Zielgruppen im Blick, von Anfang an
  • Studio of Creative Arts is a new and unique creative platform to develop innovative and groundbreaking ideas. Whether in digital or classic channels. We produce commercials, music, art, technologies, products and fashion.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2014
    Hamburg, Germany
  • We have been offering professional design service since 2019 and have been growing and evolving with the industry. We help businesses realize their fullest contributions by aligning their vision and mission with their online platform and giving them a stage where they can broadcast their message with clarity.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    Berlin, Germany
  • Using AI Tools

    • ClaudeClaude

    Inora Atelier is a solo studio for branding and web design, based in Essen, Germany. We create digital brand worlds for boutique hotels, interior studios, architecture firms, and premium food brands. Every project is handled personally, from brand strategy and visual identity to Webflow development. No templates, no compromises on craft.

    $100 - $149/hr
    Freelancer
    2025
    Essen, Germany

    Why Inora Atelier?

    • Personal. Every project handled by one designer.
    • Strategy-led design for premium brands.
    • Brand & web delivered as one system.
  • We produce advertising and other marketing communications for our clients across all media and all languages. Our production expertise coupled with our powerful workflow and asset management technology delivers quality, control and savings for global brands.

    < $25/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    2008
    Hamburg, Germany
  • Saatchi & Saatchi has grown from a start-up advertising agency in London in 1970 to a global creative communications company headquartered in New York with 114 offices in 67 countries and over 6000 employees. Saatchi & Saatchi is part of the Publicis Groupe, the world’s third largest communications group.

    < $25/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1970
    Dusseldorf, Germany
  • We deliver a full range of solutions--from comprehensive hyper-personalised creative and media to campaign-based media. We also have the world's most comprehensive affiliate marketing solutions.

    < $25/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1998
    Munich, Germany
  • Since 1995, our creativity has given brands surprising and engaging messages to communicate across every available media channel. We are an agile team of designers, writers and strategists with strong and varied experience on both the client and agency sides. We have worked with most industries and know B2C and B2B. Located in Munich we ... read DEED reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1995
    Munich, Germany
  • Leagas Delaney Hamburg was founded in 2000. We are part of an owner-managed international agency family, not part of a multinational network. Leagas Delaney Hamburg sees itself as a German creative agency with a global soul.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2000
    Hamburg, Germany
  • Holistic with depth to the point: 70 years of brand work with passion, ideas and system. We believe in integrated communication across all channels and the need to bring brands and brand values ​​to life. Only in this way can brands differentiate themselves and maintain their fierce competition. That's why we from echolot and THE ... read echolot.GROUP reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1949
    Stuttgart, Germany
  • Our philosophy: Only those who touch can move. Beaufort 8 - or B8 for short - is an advertising agency based in Stuttgart with more than 50 employees. Our name stands for stormy wind.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2000
    Stuttgart, Germany
  • Panama is Stuttgart's owner-led creative agency, which knows and sells brands better. The coordinates in our logo point to Stuttgart. From here, we and our 90 employees develop successful communication for great brands and guide you safely through an ever-changing communications landscape. This makes us a "lead agency" in the best sense of the word.As ... read Panama advertising agency reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1987
    Stuttgart, Germany
  • With customer loyalty it's the same as in any good relationship: if you don't know your counterpart, you might land a lucky hit, but it will probably remain a one-night stand. In short: Anyone who does not know their customers as a retailer or service provider cannot build a loyal relationship with them and cannot ... read Dederichs Reinecke & Partner reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Hamburg, Germany
  • Wir bieten in unserem Geschäft in Wuppertal eine große Auswahl an Brautmoden, Brautkleider und Hochzeitskleider. Dabei führen wir unterschiedliche Marken in verschiedenen Preisklassen. Auch die gängigsten Stilrichtungen wie Vintage, Boho, Curvy, Plus-Size, schlicht, puristisch, oder A-Linie sind vertreten. Direkt Ihren persönlichen Beratungstermin bei uns vereinbaren!

    NA
    2 - 9
    0
    Wuppertal, Germany
  • Ad Union is a ROI driven social agency helping international e-retailers and B2C brands to thrive on social media. We transform companies' social advertising to boost the number of new customers and the value of existing ones. Our certified team implements AI-driven strategies with authentic content from our creator network, setting new industry benchmarks. Through ... read Ad Union reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Stuttgart, Germany
  • Seit mittlerweile 20 Jahren gestaltet die SRC Unternehmensberatung Websites, Online-Shops und Social-Media-Auftritte, die nicht nur optisch gut aussehen, sondern auch auf Konversionsraten optimiert sind. Das Verhältnis zwischen den Besuchern Ihres Internetauftritts und den Reaktionen auf Ihr Angebot. Damit Sie Ihre Digitalisierungsprojekte besonders wirtschaftlich umsetzen können, beraten wir Sie auch sehr gerne zum Themenbereich Fördermittel. Klassische ... read SRC Digital Exprts reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2003
    Emsland, Germany
  • Using AI Tools

    • GeminiGemini
    • ChatGPTChatGPT
    • ClaudeClaude

    Shaping Square is a branding and creative production agency that helps businesses build, grow, and elevate their brands through strategic design, compelling content, and impactful visual storytelling.

    NA
    2 - 9
    2019
    Berlin, Germany

    Why Shaping Square?

    • Best branding and creative production company
    • Impactful Visual Storytelling
    • End-to-End Branding & Production Solutions
  • Since then we have been true to our great love: the East of Frankfurt. Our attitude: service-oriented, cooperative, fair. Our way of working: pragmatic, purposeful, inspired and inspiring. Our claim: to inspire with high-quality and innovative state-of-the-art solutions.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1992
    Hamburg, Germany
  • For all media we design, design and implement communication solutions that fit. From brand development to the website, from corporate design to film. In order to successfully implement your project, we put together the optimal team from our network of experts from all disciplines. Your business benefits from the vision of seasoned communication professionals who ... read Vorreither reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Frankfurt, Germany
  • Alphapanda is a film marketing consultancy specialised in digital. Our 360° individualised approach allows us to offer tailored solutions to producers, distributors and filmmakers at any point throughout a film’s lifecycle. Our expertise covers all areas of digital communication: strategy, positionning, advertising, PR, social media, viral activities, guerilla marketing, search engine optimisation and monitoring.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Berlin, Germany
  • we tansport your messages,In a way wheretarget group becomes customers.The first step is to analyze the company and product, market and target group. On this basis – and within the budget – Tacheles PR develops a strategy. We recommend the use of appropriate measures and implement them. If necessary, we involve the expertise of specialized ... read Tacheles Public Relations reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2016
    Frankfurt, Germany
  • We are an experienced web agency specialising in Webflow and branding. Instead of buzzwords and empty phrases, we value clear, open words. In a world full of digital possibilities, you need a brand identity that sticks in people's minds. How do we do that? We empathise with you, your audience and your business objectives, and ... read Kirch & Kriewald reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    0
    Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
  • We are a team of professionals specializing in design, marketing, and development, ready to help your business become more visible, efficient, and successful. We offer a wide range of digital services, giving you the advantage of using a single, powerful agency and benefiting from the esulting synergies.All our measures are interconnected and work effectively together. ... read NLPC - Next Level Product Consulting reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2021
    Berlin, Germany
  • Market Analyticx is a leading Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and AI visibility agency, helping brands become the preferred recommendation in AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. We merge advanced SEO, AI-readiness content engineering, and citation architecture to ensure your brand doesn’t just appear — it’s *cited*. Our services include AI Visibility Audits, schema / ... read Market Analyticx reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2025
    Berlin, Germany

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All states ranked by Value Score.

Every state in scope, ranked by Value Score.

StateFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
DEThuringia2$31/hr579View firms
DEBerlin30$73/hr573View firms
DEHessen18$67/hr573View firms
DEBavaria14$66/hr573View firms
DEHamburg15$33/hr-72View firms
DERheinland-Pfalz1$75/hr567View firms
DEBaden-Wurttemberg18$48/hr-66View firms
DEHannover1$37/hr-65View firms
DESaxony1$37/hr-65View firms
DENorth Rhine-Westphalia16$67/hr-59View firms
DESachsen3$125/hr556View firms
DEBremen1$125/hr555View firms
DELower Saxony6$125/hr-34View firms
DEBrandenburg1$175/hr-11View firms
DEThuringia
2 firms$31/hr5
Value Score79 / 100
DEBerlin
30 firms$73/hr5
Value Score73 / 100
DEHessen
18 firms$67/hr5
Value Score73 / 100
DEBavaria
14 firms$66/hr5
Value Score73 / 100
DEHamburg
15 firms$33/hr
Value Score72 / 100
DERheinland-Pfalz
1 firms$75/hr5
Value Score67 / 100
DEBaden-Wurttemberg
18 firms$48/hr
Value Score66 / 100
DEHannover
1 firms$37/hr
Value Score65 / 100
DESaxony
1 firms$37/hr
Value Score65 / 100
DENorth Rhine-Westphalia
16 firms$67/hr
Value Score59 / 100
DESachsen
3 firms$125/hr5
Value Score56 / 100
DEBremen
1 firms$125/hr5
Value Score55 / 100
DELower Saxony
6 firms$125/hr
Value Score34 / 100
DEBrandenburg
1 firms$175/hr
Value Score11 / 100

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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

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States 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
Baden-Wurttemberg · $0-24/hr

10 firms in this tier - more than any other state. Top picks: diconium marketing, hurra . com, SOMMER+SOMMER.

Mid-tier leader
Berlin · $50-99/hr

7 firms in this tier - more than any other state, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: Funnel Boost Media, The Weather, Imperium Apps GmbH.

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Berlin · $150+/hr

2 firms in this tier - more than any other state. Top picks: Dokument Studio, STARS and BRANDS GmbH.

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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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