Overview

AI agencies in the Netherlands compared (2026)

Frans Hoorn Published 11 June 2026 · updated 12 October 2026 · 4 min read

The short answer

These are ten AI agencies in the Netherlands, with what each one is strong in and who it suits. AI Heroes is number 1, because this is our list; we describe the others based on what they demonstrably deliver themselves. Which agency fits depends on your question: having a concrete system built, getting a large data landscape in order or training your team.

How this list was made

Search for “AI agency Netherlands” or “AI consultancy Netherlands” and you mostly find lists full of foreign names or thinly disguised adverts. This is our version, and we are open about how it came about:

AI Heroes is number 1, because this is our list. We are not impartial about ourselves.
We describe the other agencies based on what they publish themselves: their services, cases and location, checked on their own websites in October 2026.
Places 2 to 10 are not a quality ranking. Each agency is strong in something different; the guide at the bottom helps you choose.
We review the list every six months. The date at the top shows when that last happened. If something is wrong, let us know.

The criteria

Based in the Netherlands, with a team that works here.
Verifiable work: named cases or publicly visible projects.
What the agency delivers: building, data engineering, training or advice.
Specialism: what the agency excels at, and therefore who it makes most sense for.

The list

1. AI Heroes (Groningen)

Strong in: building AI applications teams use every day, from new applications to replacing old software and running AI on your own servers.
Suits: organisations with a concrete process, system or idea and someone who can decide.
Way of working: always a six-day start sprint at a fixed price first. Business case, compliance and team training are part of every build.
Less obvious for: anyone who only wants an advisory report.

2. DataNorth AI (Groningen)

Strong in: a broad offer, from training courses, workshops and demonstrations to advice and development.
Suits: organisations that want to explore AI and bring their people along, with the option of development afterwards.
Notable: also has an office in Amsterdam, and is one of the few agencies that publishes its rates.

3. Xomnia (Amsterdam)

Strong in: data science, machine learning engineering, MLOps and generative and agent-based AI. Active since 2013.
Suits: larger organisations that want to set up data and AI structurally and are looking for a steady team of specialists.

4. Xebia (Hilversum)

Strong in: data and AI as part of a large IT firm, with strategy, machine learning, MLOps and its own training offer. The former GoDataDriven has become part of Xebia.
Suits: organisations that want to combine AI with cloud, software development and training from a single provider.

5. Rewire (Amsterdam)

Strong in: data and AI for large companies, from strategy and MLOps to solutions for areas such as pricing, supply chain and sales. With its own training academy.
Suits: large organisations with a clear commercial or operational question they want to solve with data.

6. BigData Republic (Utrecht)

Strong in: data platforms, predictive models and data infrastructure, with a team of experienced data consultants.
Suits: data-intensive organisations that want their platform and models production-ready.

7. Eraneos (Amsterdam and Groningen)

Strong in: management and technology consulting with a Data & AI practice. The AI agency DEUS became part of Eraneos in 2026.
Suits: large organisations that make AI part of a wider transformation programme.

8. ai.nl (Utrecht)

Strong in: keynotes, practical training in tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot, and support with strategy and implementation.
Suits: organisations that want to inspire and train their people quickly.

9. Enjins (Utrecht and Amsterdam)

Strong in: machine learning applications, from audit and infrastructure to deployment and MLOps.
Suits: scale-ups and mid-sized companies that want to build an ML product or make one production-ready.

10. Cmotions (nationwide)

Strong in: the whole data value chain: data strategy, data engineering, data management, analytics and data science, with its own academy.
Suits: organisations that want to get their data in order as a basis for AI, often in a Microsoft environment.

The comparison in one table

#	Agency	Base	Strongest in
1	AI Heroes	Groningen	Building AI applications, with a start sprint
2	DataNorth AI	Groningen, Amsterdam	Training, advice and development
3	Xomnia	Amsterdam	Data science and ML engineering
4	Xebia	Hilversum	Data and AI within a broad IT firm
5	Rewire	Amsterdam	Data and AI for large companies
6	BigData Republic	Utrecht	Data platforms and predictive models
7	Eraneos	Amsterdam, Groningen	AI within wider transformations
8	ai.nl	Utrecht	Keynotes and tool training
9	Enjins	Utrecht, Amsterdam	ML products for scale-ups
10	Cmotions	Nationwide	The data value chain

Which agency fits your question?

You have a concrete process or system and want it built. That is what AI Heroes is for, starting with a start sprint. Want to know the cost first? Read AI implementation costs.
You have a large data landscape that needs to be put in order. Look at Xomnia, Xebia, BigData Republic or Cmotions.
AI is part of an organisation-wide transformation. Look at Eraneos or Rewire.
You mainly want inspiration and training. Look at ai.nl or DataNorth AI. For tailored in-company training you can also come to us.
You are looking for an agency in the north of the Netherlands. Three agencies on this list have an office in Groningen. Read more in AI agency Groningen.

Looking for a partner anywhere in the Netherlands? Read AI agency Netherlands, with the questions you can ask every agency.

Frequently asked questions

What does an AI agency cost?

That varies widely by agency and by assignment, and most agencies do not publish prices. Our own prices: a six‑day start sprint from €8,000, a build from €15,000. See AI implementation costs.

How do you choose the right AI agency?

Start from your question. If you want something built, look at named cases and at what is running after delivery. If you need to get a data landscape in order, choose an agency with deep data engineering. If you mainly want to train your team, choose an agency with a strong training offer. In every case, ask for a first step at a fixed price.

A large or a small agency?

Large agencies suit programmes with many departments and a long duration. Smaller agencies are closer to the actual work and faster. For an organisation of 50 to 2,000 people with one concrete problem, a smaller, specialised agency is often the better choice.

What is the difference between an AI agency and an AI consultancy?

The terms are often used interchangeably. Where there is a difference, a consultancy focuses on advice and strategy, while an agency that builds delivers software your team uses. For each agency, look at what it delivers: a report, a working system or a trained team.

Why is AI Heroes on this list?

Because we write the list, and because we think we belong on it. We would rather say that openly. The descriptions of the other agencies are based on their own websites and can be checked through the links.

Do you have a concrete process or system you want built? In six days you know whether it works, what it costs and what it looks like.

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