Eleken
An embedded SaaS designer on a monthly subscription, not a fixed-price contract.
What is Eleken?
Eleken was founded in 2015 with roots in Kyiv, Ukraine, and operates as a distributed team reporting anywhere from 40+ to 100+ designers depending on source (treated as approximate). Rather than a project quote, Eleken sells a subscription — roughly $6,599/month for a dedicated full-time designer, with part-time also available — a genuinely different engagement model from the fixed-price and T&M norm elsewhere in this roster. The studio holds a 4.9 Clutch rating across 200+ projects and 70+ published case studies, and is SaaS-only, covering complex B2B, AI, data, and geospatial or low-code/no-code products.
Eleken was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Distributed team, roots in Kyiv, Ukraine. The firm employs 40+ to 100+ (approximate; reported figures vary by source) people and works primarily with clients in SaaS / B2B software sectors. Its primary differentiator is: A subscription embedded-team model (~$6,599/month), SaaS-only, with a 4.9 Clutch rating across 200+ projects.
Eleken tech stack and services
| Service area | Details |
|---|---|
| Embedded product designer for an ongoing SaaS roadmap | Available for SaaS / B2B software clients |
| Complex B2B or AI product design on a monthly subscription | Available for SaaS / B2B software clients |
| Low-code/no-code or geospatial SaaS product design | Available for SaaS / B2B software clients |
Eleken use cases
Short answer: Eleken is best suited for saaS teams that want a predictable monthly subscription for an embedded designer instead of negotiating a fixed-price project..
| Use case | Industries | Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Embedded product designer for an ongoing SaaS roadmap | SaaS / B2B software | Figma, Design systems/Storybook |
| Complex B2B or AI product design on a monthly subscription | SaaS / B2B software | Figma, Design systems/Storybook |
| Low-code/no-code or geospatial SaaS product design | SaaS / B2B software | Figma, Design systems/Storybook |
Eleken pricing
Short answer: Eleken uses a subscription (dedicated full-time or part-time designer) pricing approach. Minimum engagement starts at $6,599/month (per company website; independently unverifiable).
| Engagement model | Typical range | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Variable; depends on team size | Large programmes or team augmentation |
Eleken pros and cons
| Advantages | Things to consider |
|---|---|
| +4.9 Clutch rating across 200+ completed projects and 70+ published case studies | -Reported team size varies widely by source (40+ to 100+), making capacity planning imprecise |
| +Subscription pricing gives predictable monthly cost instead of a large fixed-price contract | -SaaS-only positioning rules it out for consumer, healthcare, or brand-led engagements |
| +SaaS-only focus, including complex B2B, AI, data, and geospatial products, builds real vertical depth | -Subscription pricing can cost more than a fixed-price project for a short, well-defined engagement |
| +Part-time subscription option available for teams that don't need a full-time designer |
Eleken vs alternatives
How Eleken compares to the other top Product Design agencies.
| Company | Best for | Key difference | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenomenon Studio | Growing SaaS, fintech, and healthcare companies that need... | A 5.0 Clutch rating, HIPAA compliance, and NN/g certification back a full-cycle team that has shipped 120+ products behind $500M+ in client fundraising | 4.9 | Full comparison |
| IDEO | Large enterprises funding multi-year design transformation programs across... | The originating human-centered-design consultancy, with roughly 24 studios worldwide behind decades of enterprise case studies | 4.0 | Full comparison |
| Frog | Enterprises that need design covering both digital products... | Rare combined software-plus-hardware design capability (IoT, automotive, medical devices) at Capgemini Invent scale | 3.8 | Full comparison |
| R/GA | Global consumer or enterprise brands that want product... | Blends product design with marketing and brand strategy in one team, now operating independently after its 2025 buyout from IPG | 3.7 | Full comparison |
| Accenture Song | Large, regulated enterprises (banking, telecom, automotive) that need... | 36 global studios and 2,000+ specialists give it the largest footprint and compliance coverage in this list | 3.9 | Full comparison |
| Work & Co | Premium consumer and enterprise brands wanting design paired... | An engineering-led delivery model backing a client roster (Apple, IKEA, Nike, Disney) unusually strong for its headcount | 3.9 | Full comparison |
| Huge Inc | Large enterprise brands comfortable working with a big... | One of the largest, longest-running digital agencies in this list, now merged with Hero Digital under AEA Investors ownership | 3.7 | Full comparison |
| MetaLab | Well-funded SaaS and fintech teams that need a... | Design credits spanning Slack, Uber, Coinbase, and Midjourney give it one of the strongest SaaS/fintech portfolios in this roster | 4.1 | Full comparison |
| Clay | B2B SaaS, AI, and fintech companies seeking a... | A client roster (Coinbase, Uber, Meta, Google, Slack) that's unusually strong relative to its unconfirmed, boutique-scale headcount | 4.0 | Full comparison |
| ustwo | Enterprise and consumer product teams wanting a studio... | Pairs enterprise client work (JPMorgan) with self-published consumer product craft, proven by its own game Monument Valley | 4.2 | Full comparison |
| Ramotion | Startups and mid-market companies wanting brand identity and... | Combines brand identity work with UX/UI and app development for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 | 4.0 | Full comparison |
| Fireart Studio | Startups and mid-market companies wanting one studio to... | 700+ delivered projects for 200+ clients backed by an independently-verified 'Leading UX Design Team' Clutch recognition | 4.4 | Full comparison |
| Qubstudio | Fintech, logistics, and healthcare companies needing anything from... | #1 UX/UI agency on Clutch's 2026 rankings across 90+ reviews, with Red Dot Design Award recognition on top | 4.5 | Full comparison |
| Excited | SaaS and fintech product teams wanting a Clutch... | A repeat Clutch Top-5 global UX agency ranking, with roughly 70% of reviews specifically citing quality and creativity | 4.6 | Full comparison |
| Gapsy Studio | Fintech, SaaS, and healthcare teams wanting a perfect-rated... | A 5.0/5.0 Clutch rating across 52 reviews, backed by 13+ international awards from Behance, Awwwards, and FWA | 4.5 | Full comparison |
| Goji Labs | Startups, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits wanting strategy-led product design... | A 2025 Inc. 5000 honoree that explicitly extends beyond funded startups to nonprofits and individual entrepreneurs | 3.9 | Full comparison |
| UXDA | Banks and fintech companies that want a studio... | The only agency in this roster exclusively focused on financial services UX, with 150+ banking and fintech platforms shaped across 39 countries | 4.2 | Full comparison |
| Onething Design | Companies needing one studio that covers BFSI, consumer,... | Unusually broad five-industry coverage from one team, with delivery presence spanning the US and India | 3.8 | Full comparison |
| Topflight Apps | Healthcare, fintech, and AI startups that prefer a... | A monthly-subscription engagement model built specifically around healthcare, fintech, and AI app development | 3.9 | Full comparison |
| UX studio | B2B SaaS teams with complex products that want... | A research-first methodology comparable in rigor to Phenomenon Studio's own discovery-first approach, applied specifically to complex B2B SaaS products | 4.3 | Full comparison |
| Halo Lab | E-commerce, marketing-site, and web-app teams wanting a Top-1... | A Top-1 Dribbble Team ranking worldwide plus 70+ design awards and a 4.9 Clutch rating across 60+ reviews | 4.4 | Full comparison |
| Spaceberry Studio | Budget-conscious SaaS, AI, and mobile app teams wanting... | One of the most accessible entry points in this roster via a subscription model rather than a large upfront fixed-price contract | 3.7 | Full comparison |
| ANML | B2B, healthcare, and AI startups wanting a very... | One of the smallest teams in this roster, offering the most senior-to-client ratio for B2B, healthcare, and AI work | 3.8 | Full comparison |
| Momentum Design Lab | Clients who specifically want a long-tenured Silicon Valley... | Nearly a quarter-century of continuous operation, one of the oldest boutiques in this list by founding date | 4.0 | Full comparison |
| The Gradient | Fintech, healthcare, and retail clients wanting an AI-native... | A deliberately small, AI-native studio with a notable client list (Qatar Airways, Philips, Daimler AG) unusual for its self-limited scale | 4.3 | Full comparison |
Eleken FAQ
What is Eleken?
Eleken was founded in 2015 with roots in Kyiv, Ukraine, and operates as a distributed team reporting anywhere from 40+ to 100+ designers depending on source (treated as approximate). Rather than a project quote, Eleken sells a subscription — roughly $6,599/month for a dedicated full-time designer, with part-time also available — a genuinely different engagement model from the fixed-price and T&M norm elsewhere in this roster. The studio holds a 4.9 Clutch rating across 200+ projects and 70+ published case studies, and is SaaS-only, covering complex B2B, AI, data, and geospatial or low-code/no-code products.
How much does Eleken charge?
Eleken uses subscription (dedicated full-time or part-time designer) pricing. Minimum engagement starts at $6,599/month (per company website; independently unverifiable). A discovery call is required to get project-specific quotes.
What tech stack does Eleken use?
Eleken works with Figma, Design systems/Storybook, Miro. Primary industries served include SaaS / B2B software.
Is Eleken right for enterprise?
SaaS teams that want a predictable monthly subscription for an embedded designer instead of negotiating a fixed-price project.. 40+ to 100+ (approximate; reported figures vary by source) team size. Key consideration: Reported team size varies widely by source (40+ to 100+), making capacity planning imprecise.
What are the best Eleken alternatives?
The best alternatives to Eleken depend on your use case. Top options are:
- Phenomenon Studio: a 5.0 clutch rating, hipaa compliance, and nn/g certification back a full-cycle team that has shipped 120+ products behind $500m+ in client fundraising
- IDEO: the originating human-centered-design consultancy, with roughly 24 studios worldwide behind decades of enterprise case studies
- Frog: rare combined software-plus-hardware design capability (iot, automotive, medical devices) at capgemini invent scale
Compare Eleken with other Product Design agencies
Last reviewed: July 2026. Verify all details directly with Eleken before making a decision.