10x

faster turnaround than traditional creative agencies

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design and marketing
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65%

lower cost than in-house creative teams

Comparing Designity As the 99Designs Alternative

A trustworthy creative partner with flexible pricing that beat 99Designs

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Logo graphic for Designity at the head of a table showing how we are different from Freelancers, In-House Design teams, and traditional creative agencies.
Pricing & Plans
Plan prices range from $3,150 – $8,495 per month, depending on whether you select monthly, quarterly, or annual pricing.
Pricing depends on the category of work you are looking for. It can range from $99 - $2999. You can get fixed pricing with a contest, or variable pricing by getting quotes from designers.
Creative Direction
A designated Creative Director with 10+ years of experience in creative strategy, project management, team leadership, and quality assurance.
You can give feedback to the 1-on-1 designer directly, or your finalist designers on a contest for them to make revisions. A dedicated manager for your account is only on the top pricing tier.
Trial Period?
Yes. Two-week trial for available for monthly plans, three-week trial available for quarterly plans, and a four-week trial is available for annual plans.
No free trial is available, but you can browse portfolios without upfront cost. 99designs offers a 100% money-back guarantee within 60 days of payment for most contests, except those with guaranteed prizes, in the final round, or with a winner awarded. 1-on-1 projects do not have a money-back policy.
Creative Team
Vetted US-based Creatives to eliminate issues with language barriers and time zones. Only the top 3% of candidates are accepted.
You only work with the designer assigned to your 1-on-1 project, that you have accepted. Multiple designers contribute to contests. Higher level 1-on-1 project priced tiers can give you a dedicated manager and prioritized support
Guaranteed Deadlines
Yes! Plus transparent timelines, unlimited project requests & revisions, with no fees.
You set the deadline in projects and contests. Contests require 7 days for a turnaround, while 1-on-1 projects are defined by you before a designer signs on.
Skill Limitations
No limits! We’re the one-stop shop for all your design and marketing projects, including graphic design, copywriting, web development, video production, 3D VR design, digital marketing campaigns, and more.
99 Designs only offers design work. They do not do writing, coding, programming, CAD projects, or photo manipulation.
Collaboration
On an ongoing basis, your Creative Director will conduct weekly status calls, monthly check-ins, and 90-day formal reports. This way you always know your ROI.
With a contest you don't discuss with anyone except your finalist designers. You get one round of revisions. A 1-to-1 project you can give revisions in the 99 designs platform only. A designers responsiveness is generally listed on their profile as well as availability, and this varies per designer.
Onboarding Speed
Start your first project in as little as three days after signing up. Or book a free design consultation right away before starting your trial.
You can create an account and post a project in minutes.

A Design System That Guarantees Success

Creative Collaboration Inside a Fully Managed Design Process

Creative Director

Designity assigns you with a compatible Creative Director who manages projects and ensures consistent creativity and quality.

Top 3% of Creatives

Unlike 99Designs our Creatives are all US-based, each one going through a thorough vetting process. No more language barriers or time zone frustrations!

Five-Star Quality

Designity’s fully managed design process, combined with your expert Creative Director, guarantees reliable quality and communication.

Fast Turnaround

Designity is the only tech-enabled design platform that guarantees transparent timelines and efficient turnaround times.

One-Stop Shop

Unlike 99Designs, we offer coding development, copywriting & content creation, 3D & VR design, templatized design, Canva design, newsletter design, and so much more.

Flexible Pricing

Designity offers monthly, quarterly, or annual payment plans with no long-term commitment.
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Supporting the Next Generation of Creatives.

Designity is more than a collaborative creative platform. Every client plan includes an emerging Creative with fresh ideas who will be mentored by your Creative Director to gain real-world experience.
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A Two-Week Trial to Demonstrate the System

No Up-Front Payment Required

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Get Assigned to Your Dedicated Creative Director.

With Designity, when you start your trial, you’ll be matched with a compatible Creative Director who will be your single point of contact, project manager, chief collaborator, and quality assurance specialist. Your Creative Director is fluent in strategizing design and marketing projects and directs every idea and Creative along the way.
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Collaborate With Your Cross Functional Team.

Say goodbye to 99Designs's service limitations! With Designity you’ll have a kick-off call with your Creative Director to brainstorm, discuss your first project, and refine the creative brief. Your Creative Director will assemble your team from our vetted US-based Creative community and supervise them to bring your projects to life without any hassle. Whether it’s design, coding, copywriting, digital marketing strategy, or 80 other categories, we’ll have you covered.

Follow the Managed Process to Complete Your Project.

Break free from 99Designs's web-only chat to discover a new world of collaboration and transparent project management. You’ll have a comprehensive timeline showing phases, deadlines, and the Creatives who will be collaborating on your project. Communication guidelines and recurring weekly video calls ensure seamless connectivity as part of the collaborative blueprint designed for your success.
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Creative Process Case Studies

Creative Directors Make the Difference

Design is very important to us. Having that lack all of a sudden made it quite significant. Besides having a fresh outside look from different people, the trial was a big factor to start working with Designity. It gave me and the team more confidence.
Mai Shi
Mai Shi
Marketing Director
Kung Fu Tea
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Kung Fu Tea

FAQ

What is 99 Designs?

99designs is an online platform that connects businesses with a global community of designers. It specializes in graphic design services and offers a marketplace where clients can run design contests or hire designers directly. 99designs covers various design categories such as logos, branding, web design, packaging, and more, providing clients with a range of options to meet their design needs.

What is the difference between 99 Designs and Designity?

Designity and 99designs differ in their service models, with Designity providing a fully managed approach led by a Creative Director, while 99designs operates as a crowdsourcing platform with design contests. Designity offers a broader range of design and marketing services beyond graphic design, accepts a smaller pool of top talent, and emphasizes project management, while 99designs allows a larger number of designers to participate in contests for clients to choose from.

Why should I use Designity over 99 Designs?

Using Designity over 99designs may be advantageous if you prefer a fully managed design process with a dedicated Creative Director providing project management and quality assurance. Designity's broader range of design and marketing services, along with its selective acceptance of top talent, can offer a higher level of expertise and curated design solutions tailored to your specific needs.

What are 5 key benefits to using Designity over 99 Designs?

Designity offers five key benefits over 99designs: a fully managed design process with a dedicated Creative Director for project management and guidance, access to top 3% vetted US-based creatives ensuring quality, a broader range of design and marketing services beyond graphic design, guaranteed deadlines, and a curated network that streamlines the selection process. These advantages provide expertise, project oversight, quality assurance, and a tailored approach to design projects, setting Designity apart from the crowdsourcing model of 99designs.

What project types does Designity offer that 99 Designs doesn't?

Designity distinguishes itself from 99designs by offering services such as a fully managed design process with a dedicated Creative Director, an extensive range of design and marketing services beyond graphic design, and guaranteed deadlines. These exclusive offerings provide enhanced project management, expertise across diverse design disciplines, and a commitment to timely delivery, setting Designity apart from 99designs' crowdsourcing model.

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