99designs
99designs is a creative marketplace connecting businesses with professional designers worldwide.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Get custom designs from global professionals
Who should look elsewhere
Pricing for design services starts at a relatively high point (€289 for logo contests), which might be a barrier for very small businesses or individuals with limited budgets.
Pros
- +Connects businesses with a global community of vetted professional designers for various design needs.
- +Offers multiple design engagement models, including design contests for a range of options and 1-to-1 projects for direct collaboration.
- +Provides a free logo maker tool for quick logo creation or as inspiration for professional designers.
- +Supports a wide array of design categories, from logos and branding to web design, packaging, and illustration.
- +Emphasizes customer satisfaction with a high rating (4.8/5 from over 37,000 customers) and dedicated support.
Cons
- −Pricing for design services starts at a relatively high point (€289 for logo contests), which might be a barrier for very small businesses or individuals with limited budgets.
- −The contest model, while offering variety, can be time-consuming for clients to review numerous submissions and provide feedback.
- −While designers are vetted, the quality and style of design submissions in a contest can vary, requiring careful selection by the client.
Key features
- ✓Logo design & branding
- ✓Web and mobile app design
- ✓Packaging design
- ✓Book covers & illustrations
- ✓Business materials
- ✓Design contests
- ✓Direct designer collaboration
- ✓Designers from 192 countries
- ✓Free logo maker tool
- ✓99designs Pro for agencies
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | $289 | month | ~30 design concepts; Money-back guarantee; Full copyright ownership |
| Silver | $479 | month | ~60 design concepts; Money-back guarantee; Full copyright ownership |
| Gold | $859 | month | ~90 design concepts; Expert-level designers only; Dedicated consultant |
| Platinum | $1299 | month | ~60 design concepts; Expert-level designers only; Dedicated consultant |