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10% UX/UI Design10% Branding10% Custom Software Development +710% Email Marketing10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyTrendSpark is a branding firm. Founded in 2024, their team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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10% UX/UI Design10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +710% Ecommerce Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyGrowX Studio is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2019. The firm offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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10% UX/UI Design10% AI Development10% Application Testing +710% Branding10% E-Commerce Development10% Graphic Design10% IoT Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyVisionoid is a branding firm. The Lahore, Pakistan-based agency was launched in 2022. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Jakarta, Indonesia
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10% UX/UI Design50% Low/No Code Development15% Mobile App Development +215% Web Development10% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyVelcod, a Low/No Code Development company, was founded in 2023. The team focuses on Low/No Code Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Małaszewicze, Poland
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10% UX/UI Design30% Mobile App Development20% Custom Software Development +220% IoT Development20% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyITLight is an app development company. They were launched in 2024 and offer Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Glendale, CA
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10% UX/UI Design25% Web Design25% Web Development +510% Branding10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
35% User Research35% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingEasy Peasy Web Studio is a web design company. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the agency was founded in 2025. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Indore, India
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10% UX/UI Design30% Web Development25% E-Commerce Development +220% Mobile App Development15% Custom Software DevelopmentFocus Areas
35% User Research35% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingWebsite development firm Softnoid IT Solutions was launched in 2021. The team provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sheptytskyi, Ukraine
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15% UX/UI Design15% Search Engine Optimization15% Web Design +515% Web Development10% AI Agents10% Branding10% CRM Consulting and SI10% E-Commerce DevelopmentFocus Areas
30% User Research40% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyFounded in 2020, ACEAGENCY is a small Sheptytskyi, Ukraine-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kraków, Poland
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20% UX/UI Design40% E-Commerce Development40% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
25% User Research50% Usability Testing25% UX StrategyVIRTAS is an e-commerce development company. The Kraków, Poland-based company focuses on E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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15% UX/UI Design35% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design +215% Content Marketing10% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
30% User Research40% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingValkor Digital is a SEO services firm launched in 2024. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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15% UX/UI Design45% Custom Software Development20% E-Commerce Development +120% Mobile App DevelopmentFocus Areas
30% User Research50% UX Strategy20% Usability TestingLemobits is a custom software development company. The Dnipro, Ukraine-based company was established in 2025. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vallgorguina, Spain
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15% UX/UI Design15% API Development15% Custom Software Development +515% Web Development10% Application Management & Support10% Mobile App Development10% Product Design10% Web DesignFocus Areas
30% User Research35% UX Strategy35% Usability TestingJellyBrains Digital Studio S.L is an user experience design agency founded in 2016. The firm specializes in UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development, and is small.
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10% UX/UI Design10% Accounting10% Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) +710% Financial Advising & Planning10% Fractional CFO Services10% IT Managed Services10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Mobile App Development10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
35% User Research50% UX Strategy15% Usability TestingZenrax Consultancy Services, a web design company, was founded in 2024. The team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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10% UX/UI Design40% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design +510% Marketing Strategy5% Branding5% Content Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
35% User Research35% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingLaunched in 2023, The Social Bay is a small SEO services firm based in Manchester, England. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9L'viv, Ukraine
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10% UX/UI Design80% Web Development10% Mobile App DevelopmentFocus Areas
35% User Research35% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingWeb development firm Spacebox is in L'viv, Ukraine. The team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina
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20% UX/UI Design40% Web Development20% Conversion Optimization +120% Web DesignFocus Areas
25% User Research60% UX Strategy15% Usability TestingUXnicorp is a website development company. The small San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina-based team provides Web Development and Web Design. The firm was established in 2025.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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10% UX/UI Design50% Graphic Design25% Search Engine Optimization +210% Web Design5% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyCore Grow Vision is a graphic design company. They provide Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2026.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Battaglia Terme, Italy
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10% UX/UI Design30% Pay Per Click30% Search Engine Optimization +130% Web DesignFocus Areas
35% User Research35% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingAgenzia Kreativeweb is a SEO agency. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2011. The agency is located in Battaglia Terme, Italy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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15% UX/UI Design20% Custom Software Development15% Mobile App Development +515% Web Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Search Engine Optimization10% Web Design5% Low/No Code DevelopmentFocus Areas
30% User Research40% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyPLNTR Technologies is a small software development company. They specialize in Custom Software Development and Web Development and were established in 2025.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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20% UX/UI Design25% Product Design15% Engineering +410% Branding10% Graphic Design10% Packaging Design10% Product MarketingFocus Areas
25% User Research40% UX Strategy35% Usability TestingORYN Studios is a Product Design company. The team is based in Richmond Hill, Canada, and their services include Product Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Levallois-Perret, France
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15% UX/UI Design30% Mobile App Development30% Web Development +215% AI Development10% Business ConsultingFocus Areas
30% User Research40% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingNine FG is an application development firm. Based in Levallois-Perret, France, the company was established in 2025. Their team specializes in Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Lugbe, Nigeria
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15% UX/UI Design35% Custom Software Development25% Web Development +215% E-Commerce Development10% Product DesignFocus Areas
30% User Research50% UX Strategy20% Usability TestingAdstart Agency is a custom software development firm. Located in Lugbe, Nigeria, the agency was established in 2021. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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10% UX/UI Design40% Custom Software Development10% Application Management & Support +410% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
35% User Research35% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingPaymax Solutions is a software development firm located in Ahmedabad, India. Launched in 2025, the team provides Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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15% UX/UI Design15% AI Agents15% AI Consulting +715% AI Development10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Content Marketing5% E-Commerce Development5% Mobile App Development5% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
30% User Research35% UX Strategy35% Usability TestingSilverstone AI is an AI Agents company. Headquartered in London, England, their small team offers AI Agents and AI Consulting. The firm was launched in 2025.
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25% UX/UI Design25% Custom Software Development25% Mobile App Development +125% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
20% User Research50% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingSoftware development firm Binary Birds is located in Újlengyel, Hungary. Their services include Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLondon, England
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20% UX/UI Design35% Web Development25% Search Engine Optimization +215% API Development5% Mobile App DevelopmentFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyM2Poweri Ltd, a website development company, is headquartered in London, England. The team offers Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Bratislava, Slovakia
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10% UX/UI Design40% Web Design25% Graphic Design +220% Web Development5% Print DesignFocus Areas
20% User Research50% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingEstablished in 2018, Tendento Agency, a small web design agency, is in Bratislava, Slovakia. Their team offers Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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10% UX/UI Design45% Web Development25% Search Engine Optimization +210% Mobile App Development10% Web DesignFocus Areas
34% User Research33% UX Strategy33% Usability TestingSee all 1 projectsWeblyzers - Out of Business offered website development and search engine optimization services, demonstrating excellence in customer support and project management. Clients praised their ability to deliver high-quality work promptly, emphasizing their dedication to client satisfaction and effective project outcomes. The company's services, including SEO and content development, received commendations for significantly enhancing user experience and delivering tangible results.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chandigarh, India
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10% UX/UI Design10% Conversion Optimization10% Custom Software Development +910% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development10% Search Engine Optimization10% Web Design10% Web Development5% API Development5% Computer Engineering5% IT Strategy Consulting5% Product DesignFocus Areas
34% User Research33% UX Strategy33% Usability TestingLocated in Chandigarh, India, Cryonic IT Services is a small Conversion Optimization company. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerLudhiana, India
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20% UX/UI Design20% E-Commerce Development20% Logo +320% Web Development10% Custom Software Development10% Low/No Code DevelopmentFocus Areas
20% User Research45% UX Strategy35% Usability TestingSee all 1 projectsJpd hub offers specialized services in UX/UI Design, focusing on enhancing user experience and interface. Reviews highlight their expertise in WordPress development and a tailored approach that aligns with client goals. Clients praise their effective project management, responsiveness, and commitment to high-quality work, resulting in significant improvements in website traffic, lead generation, and conversion rates.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Buffalo, NY
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10% UX/UI Design15% Web Design15% Web Development +610% Advertising10% Content Marketing10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
33% User Research34% Usability Testing33% UX StrategyBicycle Creative is a web design company. Located in Buffalo, New York, the agency focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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10% UX/UI Design10% Branding10% Custom Software Development +710% Email Marketing10% IT Managed Services10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Mobile App Development10% SMS Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
33% User Research34% UX Strategy33% Usability TestingCivonce Technologies is a branding company. Founded in 2021, the team provides Branding and Email Marketing. The company is located in Gandhidham, India.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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10% UX/UI Design20% E-Commerce Development10% CRM Consulting and SI +610% Low/No Code Development10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
33% User Research34% UX Strategy33% Usability TestingBelegantt Llc is a website development firm. The team provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development, and the firm is located in Miami, Florida and València, Spain.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Red Deer, Canada
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10% UX/UI Design50% Web Design20% Content Marketing +210% Other Digital Marketing10% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
33% User Research34% Usability Testing33% UX Strategy88 Create Inc is a web design company based in Red Deer, Canada and Creston, Canada. Their services include Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Allentown, PA
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10% UX/UI Design10% Branding10% Demand Generation Marketing +710% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Mobile App Development10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignFocus Areas
33% User Research34% UX Strategy33% Usability TestingFrshlabs is a small New York, New York-based branding agency. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9East Melbourne, Australia
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10% UX/UI Design30% Custom Software Development30% E-Commerce Development +310% Content Marketing10% Search Engine Optimization10% Web DesignFocus Areas
33% User Research34% UX Strategy33% Usability TestingDevkind, a custom software development firm, was launched in 2015. The team offers Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development and is located in East Melbourne, Australia.
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10% UX/UI Design25% Custom Software Development25% Web Development +220% API Development20% BlockchainFocus Areas
33% User Research34% UX Strategy33% Usability TestingSideprism is a small software development company. Launched in 2022, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
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20% UX/UI Design30% Web Design30% Web Development +120% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
15% User Research75% UX Strategy10% Usability TestingWeb design agency Any Screen Size B.V. Was established in 2011. The small team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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10% UX/UI Design15% Mobile App Development15% Web Development +610% E-Commerce Development10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignFocus Areas
25% User Research40% Usability Testing35% UX StrategyEstablished in 2022, Geniale Marketing Services is a website development company. Their team specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerNoida, India
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10% UX/UI Design20% Branding20% Graphic Design +515% Web Design10% Logo10% Packaging Design10% Video Production5% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
40% User Research40% Usability Testing20% UX StrategyBased in Noida, India, TREND INSIIGHTS is a branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancer
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10% UX/UI Design10% Advertising10% Branding +710% Direct Marketing10% Funding & Investment10% Market Research10% Product Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyBased in Brahmapur, India, Canvas Cycle is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Lexington, KY
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10% UX/UI Design10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing +710% IT Managed Services10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
20% User Research50% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingSee all 1 projectsDazzle Tech is a full-service digital agency dedicated to empowering businesses with innovative, high-performance, and scalable digital solutions. From idea to execution, we deliver everything under
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Irvine, CA
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10% UX/UI Design20% Enterprise App Modernization15% CRM Consulting and SI +515% Email Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Custom Software Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
20% User Research50% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingFounded in 2007, Codazen is a software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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20% UX/UI Design20% Branding20% Web Development +415% Graphic Design10% Low/No Code Development10% Web Design5% Other DesignFocus Areas
40% User Research30% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingBryght Studio, a small branding firm, is headquartered in Indore, India. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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25% UX/UI Design25% Branding25% Web Design +125% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyFounded in 2023, Web Design Agency is a branding agency. The team offers Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLucca, Italy
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25% UX/UI Design50% Product Design25% Web DesignFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyAbesadze.eu is a Product Design company founded in 2020. The team offers Product Design and Web Design and is based in Lucca, Italy.
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10% UX/UI Design70% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
20% User Research60% Usability Testing20% UX StrategyDynamics Intelligence Inc, an application development firm, is located in Louisville, Colorado and Stillwater, Oklahoma. Their services include Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancer
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25% UX/UI Design25% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design +125% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyRedfield Web Design, a SEO company, provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The company is located in.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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30% UX/UI Design40% Web Development30% Web DesignFocus Areas
30% User Research50% Usability Testing20% UX StrategyFounded in 2023, Hindol Banerjee is a small website development company. Their team specializes in Web Development and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerNarva, Finland
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30% UX/UI Design25% Product Design15% Web Design +310% Low/No Code Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
30% User Research40% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingBumblebee Design, an user experience company, is based in Narva, Finland. Their services include UX/UI Design and Web Design.
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Looking for a user research agency but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers what you need to know before hiring a user research agency, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch highlights agencies that uncover user needs and behaviors to inform product and experience design twice a year based on a proprietary methodology. The leading user research companies for Fall 2025 include:
A user research company uncovers how real people perceive, use, and feel about a product or service. Using methods like moderated user interviews, diary studies, and usability tests, researchers gather qualitative and quantitative data. They synthesize these findings into clear recommendations that guide product roadmaps, feature prioritization, and UX/UI design decisions.
Typical offerings include:
- Discovery workshops & stakeholder alignment
- Recruitment and screening of participants
- In-depth user interviews and contextual inquiries
- Remote and in-person usability testing
- Surveys, card sorting, and tree testing
- Diary studies, ethnographic research, and field observations
- Persona development and journey mapping
- Competitive and heuristic analysis
- Reporting, data visualization, and executive presentations
Many agencies also partner with design or development teams to ensure insights translate into impactful solutions.
Budgets vary by project scope and geography, but Clutch data shows most engagements fall between $10,000–$50,000 USD. Hourly rates range from $75–$200 for senior researchers. Factors that influence price include:
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- Recruitment complexity (B2B vs. consumer)
- On-site versus remote research
- Depth of analysis and deliverables required
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Shortlisting 3–5 agencies and conducting chemistry calls often reveals the best cultural and methodological fit.
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An outside agency brings fresh perspectives, specialized tools, and unbiased facilitation—especially valuable when internal teams are too close to the product. They can scale research quickly, access hard-to-reach user segments, and provide credible findings that drive stakeholder alignment.
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