Halo Lab
Very large Clutch review base.
Pick it over The Branx if: you want a longer public review record (100 Clutch reviews).
compare · updated 2026-09-28
The Branx alternatives
Homepage ranks for 'startup design agency'. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halo Lab | Ukraine / Estonia | Project | $10,000* | 4.9 · 100 |
| Phenomenon Studio | Ukraine / remote | Project / retainer | $10,000* | 4.9 · 90 |
| Outcrowd | Oakland Park, USA | Project | $5,000* | 4.9 · 78 |
| Duck Design | London, UK | Subscription | $999* | 4.9 · 60 |
| Humbleteam | Remote (Europe) | Project | $15,000* | 4.9 · 30 |
| Metabrand | San Francisco, USA | Project | $15,000 | 5.0 · 27 |
| Zajno | Lewes, USA | Project | $10,000* | 5.0 · 21 |
| INSAIM Design | Lisbon, Portugal | Project / retainer | $2,200 | 5.0 · 18 |
| Wavespace | San Francisco, USA | Project | $2,200 | 4.9 · 16 |
* not published by the studio; estimate from public quotes or Clutch minimum project size.
The alternatives
Phenomenon Studio
Large Clutch review base; SaaS design agency page ranks.
Pick it over The Branx if: you want a longer public review record (90 Clutch reviews); you want named YC clients (YC-backed case studies (unnamed)).
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 The Branx if: you need a lower entry price ($5,000 vs $10,000); you want a longer public review record (78 Clutch reviews).
Duck Design
Unlimited design subscription; Clutch lists packages from $999/month; 7-day money-back guarantee.
Pick it over The Branx if: you need a lower entry price ($999 vs $10,000); you want a longer public review record (60 Clutch reviews); you'd rather pay monthly and pause.
Humbleteam
Publishes 'best design agencies for startups' lists.
Pick it over The Branx if: you want a longer public review record (30 Clutch reviews).
Metabrand
States startup branding starts at $15k and brand plus Webflow site runs $18k–$35k; offices listed in SF, NYC, Berlin and London.
Pick it over The Branx if: you want a longer public review record (27 Clutch reviews).
Zajno
Motion-heavy web and product studio; Clutch HQ is Delaware with a $10k+ minimum and $50–99/hr.
Pick it over The Branx if: you want a longer public review record (21 Clutch reviews).
INSAIM Design
Publishes a $2,200 per two-week design subscription and an $8,500+ Startup Pack; certified Webflow partner.
Pick it over The Branx if: you need a lower entry price ($2,200 vs $10,000); you want a longer public review record (18 Clutch reviews).
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 The Branx if: you need a lower entry price ($2,200 vs $10,000); you want a longer public review record (16 Clutch reviews).
Questions
What is The Branx?
Homepage ranks for 'startup design agency'. Based in Remote (Europe); project model; starting around $10,000 (estimated).
Who should choose The Branx?
Startups that want a scoped project with a named team; The Branx focuses on startup branding, web design for startups.
Who should look for an alternative to The Branx?
Teams outside The Branx'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
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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