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Design Pickle vs. Designity: A More Scalable Design Pickle Alternative

Compare pricing, creative leadership, and services - and see why teams choose Designity over Design Pickle for full-funnel creative and marketing services.
  • Dedicated Creative Director as your main POC
  • Flexible Month-to-Month Pricing
  • 2-Week Trial (No Upfront Payment)
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$0

for Creative Directors, unlike Design Pickle’s paid add-on for $2,399/mo

100+

creative and marketing services beyond Design Pickle’s limited design offerings.

60%

fewer revisions, thanks to dedicated Creative Directors on every plan.

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Designity and Design Pickle: Feature & Pricing Comparison

A Flexible, Creative Director-Led Partner Built for Modern Marketing Teams

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Logo graphic for Designity at the head of a table showing how we are different from Freelancers, In-House Design teams, and traditional creative agencies.
Who Is It For?
Teams that need a Creative Director–led, full-stack creative and marketing partner that scales beyond design tasks.
Teams that need ongoing graphic design production for a limited set of design deliverables.
Pricing & Commitment
From $5,995/month for 120 hours/month.
No hidden fees. Dedicated Creative Director.
From $6,417/month for 120 hours/month.
Art Director included.
Quality of Service
Excellent!
4.5/5 (Trustpilot)
4.8/5 (Google Reviews)
Average.
3.8/5 (Trustpilot)

4.1/5 (Google Reviews)
Creative Director Supervision
Dedicated Creative Director (10+ years experience) guiding strategy, quality, and execution on every plan.
Art Director offered as a $2,399/month add-on, focused on production guidance, not full creative leadership.
Creative Vetting Process
Multi-step vetting with portfolio reviews, paid live challenges, and scoring to admit only the top 3%.
Designers apply by region, complete a video interview, and pass an unpaid test project before joining the creative pool.
Trial Period
2-week trial to evaluate speed, quality, and collaboration - no upfront payment needed.
No trial period. Subscription required to start.
Range of Services
100+ design and marketing services, including video, web design, and copywriting.
Design-focused production services without built-in marketing, SEO, or strategy.
Marketing & Strategy Support
Yes. Creative Directors & Digital Marketing Experts support campaigns, launches, and full-funnel creative execution.
No. Design Pickle does not provide marketing strategy or execution.
Sourcing Creatives
CD selects a custom creative team for every project, based on skills and fit.
Designers are assigned based on subscription tier and availability.
Unlimited Requests & Revisions
Unlimited revisions on EVERY plan.
Tied to plan hours and production capacity.
Collaboration
Weekly calls with your CD, clear timelines on your portal, Slack access to the Customer Success Manager, and monthly reports to track progress and ROI.
Communication via platform or Slack (higher-tier plans), with limited visibility into timelines and progress.
Onboarding Speed
Within 72 hours with a dedicated Customer Success Manager
Quick, self-serve onboarding after a short demo.
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 A Partnership that Guarantees Success

A Fully Managed  System Built for Speed, Scale, and Quality

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Creative Director

Designity includes a dedicated Creative Director and Project Manager on every plan to lead strategy and execution, while Design Pickle requires a paid add-on for basic art direction.
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Top 3% of Creatives

Designity works with rigorously vetted creatives, accepting only the top 3% of candidates through a multi-step process to ensure high-caliber talent and reliable results.
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4.8/5 Client Rating

Designity earns a 4.8/5 Google rating by delivering consistent quality, clear communication, and a fully managed creative process clients trust and recommend.
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Fast Turnaround

Designity offers transparent timelines and up to 40% faster project delivery using AI-enhanced workflows, while Design Pickle’s speed varies by daily hour limits.
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Full-Stack Services

Designity delivers 100+ creative and marketing services under one platform, while Design Pickle primarily focuses on design production.
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Flexible Pricing

Unlike Design Pickle’s layered pricing and add-on model, Designity offers flat, month-to-month plans with unlimited requests and a 2-week trial. 
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Trusted by Marketing & Creative Teams

Switching from Design-Only Subscriptions like Design Pickle to Designity

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Beyond Design-Only Services

a Full-Stack Marketing & Creative Team Offering 100+ Services
Copy & Content Writing

Get impactful copy that connects and converts — crafted to match your brand voice, meet your business goals, and move your audience to action. Copy & content writing services include website copy, ad headlines, product descriptions, email content, and long-form assets like blogs, whitepapers, and case studies.

Packaging & Labels

Turn heads in-store and online with packaging and label designs that blend creativity, clarity, and compliance. Packaging & label design services include everything from structural design and visual branding to production-ready files tailored for retail, DTC, and digital marketplaces.

Graphic Design & Illustration

Enhance your brand’s visual identity and make a lasting impression with custom graphics and illustrations crafted by fully vetted creatives. Includes infographics, editorial art, icon sets, branded visuals, and custom illustrations designed to elevate your digital and print marketing assets.

Marketing Collateral

Get beautifully designed brochures, flyers, postcards, and more — designed to match your brand and support every stage of your customers’ journeys. Services cover layout design, print-ready formatting, and campaign integration for digital and physical marketing materials.

Presentation & Publication

Turn slides, reports, and publications into polished, on-brand assets that communicate your message clearly and leave a lasting impression. Presentation & publication services include layout design, data visualization, and formatting for pitch decks, eBooks, whitepapers, and print or digital publications.

Logo & Branding Design

Build a strong foundation for your brand with custom logos, visual identities, and brand guidelines that reflect your values and help you stand out in a crowd. Includes brand discovery, concept development, and cohesive design systems built to ensure visual consistency across all touchpoints.

NFT Design & Marketing

Stand out in the Web3 space with original NFT artwork and smart contract integration designed for your brand and your audience. Services include custom digital collectibles, blockchain development, and token integration for branded NFT campaigns, marketplaces, and experiences.

Website Design & Coding

Create a seamless user experience with professionally designed, responsive websites that combine strong visuals, user-friendly navigation, and clean, optimized code. Services cover everything from wireframes and UI design to front-end development, CMS integration, and performance optimization for speed and accessibility.

Mobile App Design & Coding

Bring your mobile ideas to life with intuitive, user-centric app designs and expert development for iOS, Android, or cross-platform solutions. Services include UX/UI design, prototyping, front-end and back-end development, and testing for performance, functionality, and scalability.

Motion Graphics & Video

Grab attention and tell your brand story with custom motion graphics and videos that elevate your message across every customer touchpoint. Projects range from animated explainers and product demos to social video ads and branded motion design for websites, presentations, and more.

SEO & Content Marketing

Boost your search rankings and drive long-term organic traffic with high-quality SEO-optimized content that is designed with your audience in mind. Services include keyword strategy, blog writing, content calendars, and on-page optimization designed to improve visibility and engagement.

Email Marketing & Campaigns

From automation to segmentation, increase engagement with targeted, email campaigns that nurture leads, re-engage customers, and drive consistent conversions. Get campaign strategy, copywriting, visual design, A/B testing, and performance tracking to optimize deliverability and click-through rates and meet your email marketing goals.

Marketing Audit & Strategy

Eliminate bottlenecks and uncover growth opportunities with a comprehensive audit and a custom-built marketing strategy. Covers competitive analysis, audience targeting, and channel recommendations—designed to align resources and maximize long-term performance.

Social Media & Digital Ads

Build a powerful online presence and reach new audiences with scroll-stopping content, platform-specific strategies, and data-driven digital ad campaigns. Covers creative asset production, campaign planning, paid ads, and performance-optimized visuals tailor-made for platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and more.

Account-Based Marketing

Reach, engage, and convert your high-value accounts through hyper-personalized campaigns that align sales and marketing for maximum ROI. Includes targeted messaging, creative assets, and multi-touch strategies designed to connect with key decision-makers and drive meaningful engagement.

Copy & Content Writing

Copy & Content Writing

Get impactful copy that connects and converts — crafted to match your brand voice, meet your business goals, and move your audience to action. Copy & content writing services include website copy, ad headlines, product descriptions, email content, and long-form assets like blogs, whitepapers, and case studies.

Packaging & Labels

Packaging & Labels

Turn heads in-store and online with packaging and label designs that blend creativity, clarity, and compliance. Packaging & label design services include everything from structural design and visual branding to production-ready files tailored for retail, DTC, and digital marketplaces.

Graphic Design & Illustration

Graphic Design & Illustration

Enhance your brand’s visual identity and make a lasting impression with custom graphics and illustrations crafted by fully vetted creatives. Includes infographics, editorial art, icon sets, branded visuals, and custom illustrations designed to elevate your digital and print marketing assets.

Marketing Collateral

Marketing Collateral

Get beautifully designed brochures, flyers, postcards, and more — designed to match your brand and support every stage of your customers’ journeys. Services cover layout design, print-ready formatting, and campaign integration for digital and physical marketing materials.

Presentation & Publication

Presentation & Publication

Turn slides, reports, and publications into polished, on-brand assets that communicate your message clearly and leave a lasting impression. Presentation & publication services include layout design, data visualization, and formatting for pitch decks, eBooks, whitepapers, and print or digital publications.

Logo & Branding Design

Logo & Branding Design

Build a strong foundation for your brand with custom logos, visual identities, and brand guidelines that reflect your values and help you stand out in a crowd. Includes brand discovery, concept development, and cohesive design systems built to ensure visual consistency across all touchpoints.

NFT Design & Marketing

NFT Design & Marketing

Stand out in the Web3 space with original NFT artwork and smart contract integration designed for your brand and your audience. Services include custom digital collectibles, blockchain development, and token integration for branded NFT campaigns, marketplaces, and experiences.

Website Design & Coding

Website Design & Coding

Create a seamless user experience with professionally designed, responsive websites that combine strong visuals, user-friendly navigation, and clean, optimized code. Services cover everything from wireframes and UI design to front-end development, CMS integration, and performance optimization for speed and accessibility.

Mobile App Design & Coding

Mobile App Design & Coding

Bring your mobile ideas to life with intuitive, user-centric app designs and expert development for iOS, Android, or cross-platform solutions. Services include UX/UI design, prototyping, front-end and back-end development, and testing for performance, functionality, and scalability.

Motion Graphics & Video

Motion Graphics & Video

Grab attention and tell your brand story with custom motion graphics and videos that elevate your message across every customer touchpoint. Projects range from animated explainers and product demos to social video ads and branded motion design for websites, presentations, and more.

SEO & Content Marketing

SEO & Content Marketing

Boost your search rankings and drive long-term organic traffic with high-quality SEO-optimized content that is designed with your audience in mind. Services include keyword strategy, blog writing, content calendars, and on-page optimization designed to improve visibility and engagement.

Email Marketing & Campaigns

Email Marketing & Campaigns

From automation to segmentation, increase engagement with targeted, email campaigns that nurture leads, re-engage customers, and drive consistent conversions. Get campaign strategy, copywriting, visual design, A/B testing, and performance tracking to optimize deliverability and click-through rates and meet your email marketing goals.

Marketing Audit & Strategy

Marketing Audit & Strategy

Eliminate bottlenecks and uncover growth opportunities with a comprehensive audit and a custom-built marketing strategy. Covers competitive analysis, audience targeting, and channel recommendations—designed to align resources and maximize long-term performance.

Social Media & Digital Ads

Social Media & Digital Ads

Build a powerful online presence and reach new audiences with scroll-stopping content, platform-specific strategies, and data-driven digital ad campaigns. Covers creative asset production, campaign planning, paid ads, and performance-optimized visuals tailor-made for platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and more.

Account-Based Marketing

Account-Based Marketing

Reach, engage, and convert your high-value accounts through hyper-personalized campaigns that align sales and marketing for maximum ROI. Includes targeted messaging, creative assets, and multi-touch strategies designed to connect with key decision-makers and drive meaningful engagement.

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A 2-Week Trial to Experience the System

No Upfront Payment. No Annual Commitment.

Step 1

You're paired with a dedicated Creative Director who becomes your single point of contact throughout the trial. Your Creative Director oversees strategy, project execution, and quality, while coordinating the right mix of designers, marketers, and specialists behind the scenes.

Instead of managing tasks or freelancers yourself, you get hands-on creative leadership that keeps work moving fast and aligned with your brand and goals.

Step 2

Your Creative Director assembles and manages a flexible team from Designity’s vetted, US-based creative community, so you’re not limited to one role or skill set.

Whether you need design, copywriting, video, web, or marketing support, your team adapts as priorities change, without re-hiring, re-scoping, or switching platforms.

Step 3

Designity provides a structured, transparent workflow designed to keep projects moving without bottlenecks. You’ll have clear timelines, defined milestones, and consistent communication, so you always know what’s in progress and what’s coming next.

Weekly check-ins, ongoing collaboration, and monthly ROI reporting ensure work stays aligned, on track, and accountable, without relying on Slack threads or ad-hoc updates.

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Let’s Talk About Scaling Your Marketing Cost-Efficiently

Book a demo call with Designity to understand:

  • How our Creative Director–led workflow, platform, and cross-functional team operate day to day to deliver across 100+ services
  • How our month-to-month pricing, flexible plans, and add-ons align with your budget and growth needs
  • How Designity compares to Design Pickle in pricing, flexibility, and team structure, and whether it’s the right fit for you
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Proven Creative Outcomes From Teams That Scale

Led by Creative Directors, Not Just Project Managers

Design is very important to us. Having that lack all of a sudden made it quite significant. Besides having a fresh outside look from different people, the trial was a big factor to start working with Designity. It gave me and the team more confidence.
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Mai Shi
Marketing Director
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FAQ

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What is Design Pickle?

Design Pickle is a subscription-based graphic design service focused primarily on design production. Their model is built around task-based execution for assets like social graphics, marketing visuals, and basic branding work. Design Pickle is best suited for teams that need ongoing design output, rather than strategic creative leadership or marketing execution.

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What is the difference between Design Pickle and Designity?

The biggest difference is scope and leadership.

Designity provides a Creative Director–led, full-stack creative and marketing team, acting as a strategic extension of your in-house team. Design Pickle focuses on design execution only, without built-in marketing strategy, campaign support, or full-funnel creative leadership.


Additionally, Designity offers:

  • A dedicated Creative Director on every plan
  • Marketing & strategy support (not just design)
  • Month-to-month flexibility
  • A 2-week trial with no upfront payment
  • 100+ design and marketing services under one plan
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Why should I use Designity over Design Pickle?

Designity is a better fit if you need more than design production.


With Designity, you don’t just submit design requests — you work directly with a Creative Director who:

  • Understands your business goals
  • Shapes creative and marketing strategy
  • Assembles and manages the right specialists for each project


This model works especially well for growing and enterprise teams that need ongoing creative leadership, marketing execution, and flexibility, not just design tasks.

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What are 5 key benefits of using Designity over Design Pickle?
  1. Dedicated Creative Director
    Every account is led by a Creative Director with 10+ years of experience.
  2. Full-Stack Creative & Marketing Support
    Designity covers design, marketing, web, video, copywriting, and more, not just design.
  3. Month-to-Month Flexibility
    No annual contracts. Upgrade, downgrade, pause, or cancel anytime.
  4. US-Based Top 3% Talent
    Majority of the creatives are vetted and based in the US, reducing timezone and communication friction.
  5. Risk-Free 2-Week Trial
    Start with a trial to evaluate quality, speed, and collaboration — no upfront payment required.
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What project types does Designity offer that Design Pickle doesn’t?

In addition to design, Designity supports:

  • Marketing strategy & campaign planning
  • Website and UX/UI design
  • Copywriting and content marketing
  • SEO, email, and digital marketing support
  • Product launches and go-to-market creative
  • Ongoing brand management and creative leadership


Design Pickle focuses on design production and does not provide marketing strategy or execution.

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Which is more affordable: Design Pickle or Designity?

It depends on your needs — but Designity is often more cost-effective for teams that need more than design.

Design Pickle can work well for design-only workflows. However, many teams find Designity more efficient and economical because it replaces multiple vendors, freelancers, or agencies with one Creative Director–led team covering both creative and marketing execution

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Does Design Pickle offer a dedicated Creative Director?

No. Design Pickle does not include a dedicated Creative Director on standard plans.

Designity assigns a Creative Director on every plan, responsible for strategy, quality control, creative consistency, and long-term brand stewardship.

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Can Designity handle marketing and strategy work?

Yes. Designity supports marketing strategy, campaign execution, and full-funnel creative, including paid ads, SEO, email marketing, and content strategy.

Design Pickle does not offer marketing strategy or execution services.

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Is there a trial period?

Designity offers a 2-week trial with no upfront payment, allowing teams to evaluate quality, speed, and collaboration before committing.

Design Pickle does not offer a risk-free trial — a subscription is required to begin work.

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How does onboarding compare between Design Pickle and Designity?

Designity onboards teams within 72 hours, pairing them with a Creative Director and Customer Success Manager.


Design Pickle typically follows a self-serve onboarding model after a short demo.

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Who is Design Pickle best for?

Design Pickle is best for teams that:

  • Need consistent graphic design production
  • Have clearly defined, repeatable design tasks
  • Don’t require marketing strategy or creative leadership
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Who is Designity best for?

Designity is ideal for teams that:

  • Need a Creative Director–led creative and marketing partner
  • Want to scale beyond design-only execution
  • Prefer flexible month-to-month pricing
  • Need support across campaigns, launches, and growth initiatives
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Is Design Pickle a good alternative to Designity?

Design Pickle can be a fit for design-only needs.However, teams looking for full-stack creative and marketing execution with strategic oversight typically choose Designity as a more scalable alternative.

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Does Designity handle technical work like website or mobile app design?

Yes. Designity supports website design, UX/UI, and mobile app design, working alongside in-house or external developers.

Creative Directors ensure design systems, UX flows, and handoffs are production-ready, reducing development friction.

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Can Designity support video, events, or presentation work?

Yes. Teams frequently use Designity for:

  • Video editing and motion graphics
  • Conference and event branding
  • Sales decks and pitch presentations
  • Product launches and internal communications

These are areas where design-only subscriptions like Design Pickle are typically more limited.

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Does Designity have experience in specific industries like SaaS or healthcare?

Yes. Designity works across industries including B2B SaaS, healthcare, fintech, consumer brands, retail, food & beverage, and enterprise teams.

When industry expertise matters, clients are matched with a Creative Director who has relevant domain experience.

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How is the Creative Director matched to my needs?

Designity matches each client with a Creative Director based on:

  • Industry experience
  • Creative style
  • Project and growth requirements

Specialized needs, such as healthcare compliance or enterprise SaaS, are factored into the match.

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How does working with a Creative Director differ from Design Pickle’s model?

Designity assigns a Creative Director as your strategic owner, not just a task coordinator.


Your Creative Director:

  • Leads creative and marketing strategy
  • Reviews and QA’s all work
  • Builds and manages the right creative team
  • Ensures long-term brand consistency


Design Pickle’s model focuses on design task execution rather than strategic creative leadership.

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How does project management and tracking work?

Designity provides a centralized client dashboard with real-time visibility into:

  • Active projects and timelines
  • Deliverables and priorities
  • Communication and feedback


Your Creative Director oversees quality and strategy, while your project manager ensures deadlines are met — so you’re not managing freelancers or workflows yourself.

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Can Designity support different time zones or extended coverage?

Yes. Designity primarily works with US-based creatives, but workflows are structured to support extended coverage when needed — without requiring clients to manage schedules or handoffs.

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What happens during the 2-week trial?

During the 2-week trial, you will:

  • Work directly with your Creative Director and team
  • Submit real project requests
  • Evaluate quality, speed, and collaboration

There is no upfront payment and no long-term commitment. The trial is designed to reduce risk, unlike traditional design subscriptions.

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