UI UX DESIGN PRICING
FOR STARTUPS
UI UX DESIGN PRICING FOR STARTUPS
A flexible engagement model. Start with a dedicated design lead, scale the team around your needs.
Cancel anytime
Zero equity required
Starting at
$
6,000
/month
Final scope and pricing are shaped after your audit session, based on your product’s needs and stage.
Final scope and pricing are shaped after your audit session, based on your product’s needs and stage.
What's included:
Embedded designer in your team (40h/week)
Flexible team expansion based on scope
Senior design leadership and oversight
Integrated into your workflows
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What's included:
Embedded designer in your team (40h/week)
Flexible team expansion based on scope
Senior design leadership and oversight
Integrated into your workflows
View more
What's included:
Embedded designer in your team (40h/week)
Flexible team expansion based on scope
Senior design leadership and oversight
Integrated into your workflows
View more
Let’s plan your next move
Why Foundey beats traditional hiring costs
Compare Foundey's UI UX design pricing versus your alternatives.
Feature
Hiring In-House
Freelancer
Design Agency
Monthly Cost
$13,000
salary + benefits
$3,000-$8,000
per task
$15,000-$50,00
per project
$6,000-7,000 ✓
Equity Required
0.5-2%
Often asks
None
Zero ✓
Hiring In-House
Freelancer
Design Agency
Time to Start
2-4 months
1-2 weeks
2-4 weeks
3 days ✓
Hiring In-House
Freelancer
Design Agency
Hours/Week
40h
10-20h variable
Unknown
40h dedicated ✓
Hiring In-House
Freelancer
Design Agency
Team Support
Solo designer
Solo freelancer
Team
Designer + Lead ✓
Designer
+ Lead ✓
Hiring In-House
Freelancer
Design Agency
Overhead Costs
Benefits, equipment
None
Agency markup
Zero ✓
Hiring In-House
Freelancer
Design Agency
Commitment
Full-time
Project-based
Long contracts
Monthly, cancel anytime ✓
Hiring In-House
Freelancer
Design Agency
Quality
Depends on hire
Freelancer
Design Agency
Design Agency
Hiring In-House
Freelancer
Design Agency
Flexibility
Fixed salary
Limited availability
Rigid scope
Adjust monthly ✓
Hiring In-House
Freelancer
Design Agency
Monthly Cost
Hiring In-House
Freelancer
Design Agency
$13,000 (salary + benefits)
$3,000-$8,000 (inconsistent)
$15,000-$50,000
per project
$6,000-7,000 ✓
Equity Required
Time to Start
Hours/Week
Team Support
Overhead Costs
Commitment
Quality
Flexibility
Detailed Feature Comparison
The real cost of UI UX design services at each stage
See what startups actually pay for design - and why Foundey delivers better value.
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Traditional approach:
$3,000-5,000 per project
Hire freelancer
The problems:
Usually asks for 0.5-1% equity
Limited to 40-80 total hours
No ongoing support after project ends
True cost:
$3,000-5,000 + equity + time finding next freelancer
Foundey approach:
$6,000-7,000/month
Hire designer + lead
What you get:
160 hours/month (4x more)
Ongoing iteration and support
Zero equity required
Designer + Lead oversight
Better value:
More hours, no equity, built for the long term
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Traditional approach:
$3,000-5,000 per project
Hire freelancer
The problems:
Usually asks for 0.5-1% equity
Limited to 40-80 total hours
No ongoing support after project ends
True cost:
$3,000-5,000 + equity + time finding next freelancer
Foundey approach:
$6,000-7,000/month
Hire designer + lead
What you get:
160 hours/month (4x more)
Ongoing iteration and support
Zero equity required
Designer + Lead oversight
Better value:
More hours, no equity, built for the long term
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Traditional approach:
$3,000-5,000 per project
Hire freelancer
The problems:
Usually asks for 0.5-1% equity
Limited to 40-80 total hours
No ongoing support after project ends
True cost:
$3,000-5,000 + equity + time finding next freelancer
Foundey approach:
$6,000-7,000/month
Hire designer + lead
What you get:
160 hours/month (4x more)
Ongoing iteration and support
Zero equity required
Designer + Lead oversight
Better value:
More hours, no equity, built for the long term
What's included in your UI UX Design subscription
Every plan includes the complete Foundey experience.
Free design jam session
Free design jam session
Free design jam session
Free design jam session
Dedicated full-time designer
Dedicated full-time designer
Dedicated full-time designer
Dedicated full-time designer
Project manager oversight
Project manager oversight
Project manager oversight
Project manager oversight
Developer-ready deliverables
Developer-ready deliverables
Developer-ready deliverables
Developer-ready deliverables
Start immediately
Start immediately
Start immediately
Start immediately
Predictable costs
Predictable costs
Predictable costs
Predictable costs
Ready to bring design
into the conversation?
Ready to bring design into the conversation?
Let’s talk about your product
Still having doubts? Schedule a free consultation
Common questions
from founders
How much does Foundey's UI UX design service cost?
Foundey costs $6,000-7,000 per month, depending on your commitment level:
Month-to-month: $7,000/month
3-month commitment: $6,500/month (save $1,500 total)
6-month commitment: $6,000/month (save $6,000 total)
No hidden fees. No equity required.
How much does Foundey's UI UX design service cost?
Foundey costs $6,000-7,000 per month, depending on your commitment level:
Month-to-month: $7,000/month
3-month commitment: $6,500/month (save $1,500 total)
6-month commitment: $6,000/month (save $6,000 total)
No hidden fees. No equity required.
How much does Foundey's UI UX design service cost?
Foundey costs $6,000-7,000 per month, depending on your commitment level:
Month-to-month: $7,000/month
3-month commitment: $6,500/month (save $1,500 total)
6-month commitment: $6,000/month (save $6,000 total)
No hidden fees. No equity required.
How much does Foundey's UI UX design service cost?
Foundey costs $6,000-7,000 per month, depending on your commitment level:
Month-to-month: $7,000/month
3-month commitment: $6,500/month (save $1,500 total)
6-month commitment: $6,000/month (save $6,000 total)
No hidden fees. No equity required.