Phenomenon Studio
Large Clutch review base; SaaS design agency page ranks.
Pick it over Halo Lab if: you want named YC clients (YC-backed case studies (unnamed)).
compare · updated 2026-09-28
Halo Lab alternatives
Very large Clutch review base. If that's not the right shape for you, here are 9 studios with a comparable model and focus — with prices and reviews, not adjectives.
Who wrote this: non boring.gg, a design studio. We're on some of these lists. Data is from each studio's own site or public directory profile on 2026-09-28; nothing is paid placement.
| Studio | Based | Model | From (USD) | Clutch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenomenon Studio | Ukraine / remote | Project / retainer | $10,000* | 4.9 · 90 |
| Wavespace | San Francisco, USA | Project | $2,200 | 4.9 · 16 |
| Foundey | Remote | Retainer | $6,000 | — |
| Outcrowd | Oakland Park, USA | Project | $5,000* | 4.9 · 78 |
| Duck Design | London, UK | Subscription | $999* | 4.9 · 60 |
| Excited | Lviv, Ukraine | Project | $10,000* | 5.0 · 56 |
| Fireart Studio | Warsaw, Poland | Project / retainer | $10,000* | 4.9 · 40 |
| Tenet | Dubai, UAE | Project / retainer | $1,000* | 5.0 · 35 |
| Awesomic | San Francisco, USA (YC W21) | Subscription | $3,000 | 4.9 · 30 |
* not published by the studio; estimate from public quotes or Clutch minimum project size.
The alternatives
Wavespace
Publishes a brand starter pack from $2,200; says it is trusted by YC, a16z and Sequoia portfolio firms; team largely in Dhaka.
Pick it over Halo Lab if: you need a lower entry price ($2,200 vs $10,000).
Foundey
States $6k–7k/month with no long-term commitment and a 2-week pilot sprint; names YC clients Sero AI and Athina.
Pick it over Halo Lab if: you need a lower entry price ($6,000 vs $10,000); you want named YC clients (Sero AI (S23), Athina (W23)).
Outcrowd
US/Ukraine studio claiming $300M raised by clients after its design work; Clutch lists a $5k+ minimum and a $50–99/hr rate.
Pick it over Halo Lab if: you need a lower entry price ($5,000 vs $10,000).
Duck Design
Unlimited design subscription; Clutch lists packages from $999/month; 7-day money-back guarantee.
Pick it over Halo Lab if: you need a lower entry price ($999 vs $10,000); you'd rather pay monthly and pause.
Excited
Ukraine/Estonia UX studio with 4 Red Dot awards; Clutch min $10k+, $50–99/hr.
Pick it over Halo Lab if: you want a comparable model with a different portfolio; check the focus column.
Fireart Studio
Warsaw design and development studio naming Crunchbase, Pipedrive, Bolt and Replicant as clients; Clutch min $10k+.
Pick it over Halo Lab if: you want a comparable model with a different portfolio; check the focus column.
Tenet
India-founded, Dubai-HQ UI/UX and growth agency with offices in India, UK and US; Clutch min $1k+, $25–49/hr.
Pick it over Halo Lab if: you need a lower entry price ($1,000 vs $10,000).
Awesomic
Itself a YC company; matches designers to tasks.
Pick it over Halo Lab if: you need a lower entry price ($3,000 vs $10,000); you want named YC clients (500+ YC companies (claimed)); you'd rather pay monthly and pause.
Questions
What is Halo Lab?
Very large Clutch review base. Based in Ukraine / Estonia; project model; starting around $10,000 (estimated).
Who should choose Halo Lab?
Startups that want a scoped project with a named team; Halo Lab focuses on web design, product design, branding for startups, SaaS.
Who should look for an alternative to Halo Lab?
Teams outside Halo Lab's stated focus, or who want a different price band, geography or engagement model — see the table.
How did you pick these alternatives?
Same engagement model where it matters (subscription vs project), overlapping focus and audience, and a starting price in the same or a lower band. Ordered by that overlap, then by Clutch reviews. non boring.gg appears only where it genuinely fits, and never first by default.
See also
Designjoy alternativesAwesomic alternativesEleken alternativesBricx alternativesSuperside alternativesManyPixels alternativesMetaLab alternativesClay alternativesRamotion alternativesLazarev. alternativesPhenomenon Studio alternativesThe Branx alternativesHumbleteam alternativesEverything Design alternativesGroto alternativesParallel alternativesLollypop Design Studio alternatives
Building something people should remember?
non boring.gg is a product and brand design studio in Bangalore, India, working with startups and tech companies across the US, Europe and Australia. Average engagement around $20,000. atul@nonboring.gg