Eleken
Subscription-based embedded design team, exclusively for SaaS products.
What is Eleken?
Founded in 2015 with roots in Kyiv, Ukraine, Eleken operates as a distributed team and reports 40+ to 100+ designers depending on source (treated as approximate). The studio uses a subscription pricing model — roughly $6,599/month for a dedicated full-time designer, with part-time also available — a distinctive engagement model versus the project-based competitors elsewhere in this roster. Eleken holds a 4.9 Clutch rating across 200+ projects and 70+ published case studies, and is SaaS-only, working on complex B2B, AI, data, and geospatial and low-code/no-code products through an embedded-team model.
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: Subscription embedded-team model (~$6,599/month) exclusively for SaaS, backed by 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 companies that want an embedded designer on a predictable monthly subscription instead of a fixed-price project contract..
| 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 less precise |
| +Subscription embedded-team model gives predictable monthly cost versus a large fixed-price contract | -SaaS-only positioning means no fit for consumer, healthcare, or brand-led engagements |
| +SaaS-only focus, including complex B2B, AI, data, and geospatial products, builds genuine vertical depth | -Subscription model can cost more than a fixed-price project for short, well-defined engagements |
| +Part-time subscription option available for teams that don't need a full-time dedicated designer |
Eleken vs alternatives
How Eleken compares to the other top Product Design agencies.
| Company | Best for | Key difference | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenomenon Studio | Venture-backed startups and established market leaders whose brand,... | HIPAA-compliant, NN/g-certified, full-cycle team with a 5.0 Clutch rating and 120+ shipped products behind $500M+ in client fundraising | 4.8 | Full comparison |
| IDEO | Large enterprises running multi-year, cross-functional design transformation programs... | The originating human-centered-design consultancy, with roughly 24 studios worldwide and decades of enterprise transformation case studies | 4.0 | Full comparison |
| Frog | Enterprises needing design that spans both digital products... | One of the few agencies in this list spanning both software and physical/IoT hardware design, at Capgemini Invent scale | 3.9 | Full comparison |
| R/GA | Large consumer and enterprise brands that need product... | Combines digital product design with marketing/brand strategy under one roof, now operating independently after its 2025 buyout from IPG | 3.8 | Full comparison |
| Accenture Song | Large regulated enterprises (banking, telecom, automotive) needing design... | 36 global studios and 2,000+ design specialists operating inside Accenture's enterprise transformation practice, giving unmatched scale and compliance coverage | 4.0 | Full comparison |
| Work & Co | Premium consumer and enterprise brands that need design... | Engineering-led product design studio with an unusually premium client roster (Apple, IKEA, Nike, Disney) for its size | 3.9 | Full comparison |
| Huge Inc | Large enterprise brands comfortable with a big, recently-restructured... | One of the largest and longest-running digital agencies on this list, post-merger with Hero Digital under AEA Investors ownership | 3.8 | Full comparison |
| MetaLab | Well-funded SaaS and fintech companies that need full-stack... | Design credits spanning Slack, Uber, Coinbase, and Midjourney give MetaLab one of the strongest SaaS/fintech portfolios in this list | 4.2 | Full comparison |
| Clay | B2B SaaS, AI, and fintech companies that want... | Deep B2B/SaaS/AI/fintech design experience with a client list (Coinbase, Uber, Meta, Google, Slack) unusually strong for an unconfirmed-size boutique | 4.2 | Full comparison |
| ustwo | Enterprise and consumer product teams that want a... | Combines enterprise client work (JPMorgan) with genuine consumer product craft, evidenced by its own award-winning game Monument Valley | 4.3 | Full comparison |
| Ramotion | Startups and mid-market companies that need brand identity... | Combines brand identity work with UX/UI and app development, serving a wide range from startups to Fortune 500 clients | 4.1 | Full comparison |
| Fireart Studio | Startups and mid-market companies that want a single... | 700+ delivered projects across 200+ clients with independently-verified 'Leading UX Design Team' recognition on Clutch | 4.5 | Full comparison |
| Qubstudio | Fintech, logistics, and healthcare companies needing anything from... | Ranked #1 UX/UI agency on Clutch's 2026 rankings with 90+ reviews, backed by Red Dot Design Award recognition | 4.6 | Full comparison |
| Excited | SaaS and fintech product teams that want a... | Consistently ranked Top 5 UX agency worldwide by Clutch, with roughly 70% of reviews citing quality and creativity by name | 4.6 | Full comparison |
| Gapsy Studio | Fintech, SaaS, and healthcare teams wanting a perfect-rated... | 5.0/5.0 Clutch rating across 52 reviews, backed by 13+ international design awards from Behance, Awwwards, and FWA | 4.5 | Full comparison |
| Goji Labs | Startups, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits needing strategy-led product design... | 2025 Inc. 5000 honoree that explicitly serves nonprofits and entrepreneurs alongside funded startups, a broader accessibility stance than most boutiques | 4.0 | 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 | 4.3 | Full comparison |
| Onething Design | Companies needing a single studio that covers BFSI,... | Unusually broad industry coverage (BFSI, consumer, enterprise, healthcare, automotive) from one studio with US and India delivery presence | 3.9 | Full comparison |
| Topflight Apps | Healthcare, fintech, and AI startups that want a... | Monthly-subscription engagement style built specifically around healthcare, fintech, and AI app development | 4.1 | Full comparison |
| UX studio | B2B SaaS teams with complex products that need... | Research-first methodology comparable in rigor to Phenomenon Studio's own discovery-first approach, applied specifically to complex B2B SaaS products | 4.4 | Full comparison |
| Halo Lab | E-commerce, marketing-site, and web-app teams that want a... | Top-1 Dribbble Team globally with 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 that... | One of the most accessible entry points in this roster via a subscription-style engagement model rather than a large upfront fixed-price contract | 3.8 | Full comparison |
Eleken FAQ
What is Eleken?
Founded in 2015 with roots in Kyiv, Ukraine, Eleken operates as a distributed team and reports 40+ to 100+ designers depending on source (treated as approximate). The studio uses a subscription pricing model — roughly $6,599/month for a dedicated full-time designer, with part-time also available — a distinctive engagement model versus the project-based competitors elsewhere in this roster. Eleken holds a 4.9 Clutch rating across 200+ projects and 70+ published case studies, and is SaaS-only, working on complex B2B, AI, data, and geospatial and low-code/no-code products through an embedded-team model.
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 companies that want an embedded designer on a predictable monthly subscription instead of a fixed-price project contract.. 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 less precise.
What are the best Eleken alternatives?
The best alternatives to Eleken depend on your use case. Top options are:
- Phenomenon Studio: hipaa-compliant, nn/g-certified, full-cycle team with a 5.0 clutch rating and 120+ shipped products behind $500m+ in client fundraising
- IDEO: the originating human-centered-design consultancy, with roughly 24 studios worldwide and decades of enterprise transformation case studies
- Frog: one of the few agencies in this list spanning both software and physical/iot hardware design, 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.