Side by side
Key data on both agencies. The accent dot marks where one leads.
| 14islands | Antrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 66.5/100 | ●74.8/100 |
| Hourly rate | €75-125/hr | Contact for rates |
| Team size | 10-49 | ●50-99 |
| Location | Stockholm, Sweden | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Founded | — | — |
| Tier | Free | Free |
| Last reviewed | Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 |
What we said about each
What we said about 14islands
"14islands publishes 20+ projects spanning healthtech (Neko Health—Lovie Gold 2023), luxury (Cartier), fintech (Primer), and sustainability (Breakthrough Energy, United Nations). The Neko Health case documents brand expression design and creative development that filled all clinic spots within hours of launch. Portfolio is oriented toward creative web experiences and branded websites using WebGL, Three."
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed Feb 11, 2026
Read full review →What we said about Antrop
"Antrop publishes 10+ case studies spanning Swedish institutions—SJ (national railways design system), Ingka Centres (IKEA’s circular retail concept), and Citymail (package tracking redesign). The SJ case documents a 2-year design system engagement covering design tokens, dark mode, visual regression testing, and version control across 20 systems. Services cover business insight, experience design, and organizational design capability—positioned as a service design and UX consultancy rather than…"
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed Feb 11, 2026
Read full review →Best for
Where each agency measurably leads — on pricing, team capacity, declared specializations, and editorial scoring. Use these to match an agency to your project priorities.
Choose 14islands if you need
- •closer collaboration at a smaller team scale
- •broader service offering — also covers Web Design and Creative Tech
Choose Antrop if you need
- •larger team capacity for multi-stream or enterprise-scale programs
- •disclosed specialization in SaaS & B2B
- •broader service offering — also covers Service Design and Design Systems
- •a higher overall editorial score
Strengths and watch-outs
Both upsides and risks, straight from our editorial assessments.
14islands
✓ Strengths
- •20+ published projects with major clients—Cartier, Google (Interland, Santa Tracker), Neko Health, United Nations, and Primer
- •Multiple design awards: Lovie Gold 2023, Awwwards, CSS Design Awards, FWA—verified design and technical quality
- •In-house technical depth: WebGL, Three.js, React, NextJS—creative technology capability beyond standard web development
⚠ Watch-outs
- •Portfolio centers on branded websites and interactive experiences—limited visible product UX, dashboard design, or SaaS interface work; confirm relevant experience if your project is product-focused
- •Case studies showcase visual outcomes and launch results rather than UX research process or usability testing—if research rigor matters, ask for methodology details
- •Offices in Stockholm and Reykjavík with a 10–49 team—confirm capacity and availability for your project timeline
Antrop
✓ Strengths
- •SJ design system case shows deep process: design tokens, dark mode, visual regression testing, version control, and adoption across 20 systems over 2 years
- •Client roster includes major Swedish institutions—SJ, Ingka Centres (IKEA), Citymail—demonstrating enterprise-scale delivery
- •Three service pillars (business insight, experience design, design capability building) signal strategic depth beyond tactical UX execution
⚠ Watch-outs
- •Website and all case studies are in Swedish only—confirm English-language delivery capability if your team operates in English
- •No hourly rate published—request pricing early to assess fit with your budget
- •Portfolio leans toward Swedish public sector and large Swedish brands—if you operate outside Sweden, ask for internationally relevant experience
Service coverage
Where each agency overlaps and where each is unique.
Industry coverage
Where each agency overlaps and where each is unique.
Pricing math
Estimated cost of a typical 12-week senior engagement (~480 hours), at each agency's published rate.
14islands
Rate: €75-125/hr
€36,000–€60,000
Antrop
Contact for rates
Pricing is comparable between the two — choose based on specialization rather than cost.
Frequently asked questions
- Which scores higher overall, 14islands or Antrop?
- Antrop scores 74.8/100, 8.3 points higher than 14islands at 66.5/100. See our methodology for how scores are calculated.
- Which is faster to engage, 14islands or Antrop?
- 14islands is typically faster to engage — smaller team, fewer procurement gates. Antrop operates with longer lead times (typical 4–6 week onboarding), reflecting larger-scale program work. Confirm engagement timelines directly with each before signing.
- When should I consider both 14islands and Antrop?
- Consider running parallel discovery briefs with 14islands and Antrop if your project spans multiple workstreams, you want competitive proposals to compare scope and approach, or you're undecided between the specialization angles each brings (see the Best for cards above). Most engagements ultimately go with one — but the parallel-brief phase is a low-cost way to validate fit.
Read the full reviews
Side-by-side comparison is a starting point. The full editorial reviews include portfolio analysis, case studies, and the buyer-strength / watch-out detail behind the bullets above.
Comparison last updated May 29, 2026. Most recently reviewed: 14islands on February 11, 2026. How we rank