Agency Comparison
14islands vs North Kingdom
Two top-rated Creative Tech agencies in Stockholm.
Side by side
Key data on both agencies. The accent dot marks where one leads.
| 14islands | North Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 66.5/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Hourly rate | €75-125/hr | €75-125/hr |
| Team size | 10-49 | ●100-249 |
| 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 North Kingdom
"North Kingdom publishes 8 case studies focused on gaming and interactive brand experiences—clients include Riot Games (RiotX Arcane), Supercell (Events Platform, Creators), and Electronic Arts (EA Highlighter). The Supercell Events Platform case documents 22 million cheers and 500,000+ in-game rewards unlocked during a World Finals activation in 2022. This is a creative agency for the gaming industry, not a traditional UX agency—portfolio centers on gamified web experiences, interactive…"
— 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 UX/UI Design
Choose North Kingdom if you need
- •larger team capacity for multi-stream or enterprise-scale programs
- •broader service offering — also covers Gaming Experiences and Brand Experience
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
North Kingdom
✓ Strengths
- •20+ years of operation with verifiable major gaming clients—Riot Games, Supercell, Electronic Arts, and Absolut
- •Supercell Events Platform case shows measurable engagement: 22 million cheers, 500,000+ in-game rewards during World Finals 2022
- •Full creative-tech stack in-house: web design, 3D production, full-stack development, VR/AR, and AI development
⚠ Watch-outs
- •This is a gaming-focused creative agency—not a traditional UX/UI or product design studio; if you need product UX, confirm relevant experience outside gaming
- •Case studies emphasize visual and interactive outcomes over UX process—no visible user research, usability testing, or design system work in published cases
- •100–249 team with Stockholm and Skellefteå presence—confirm which team and location will be assigned to your project
Service coverage
Where each agency overlaps and where each is unique.
Only 14islands
- •Web Design
- •UX/UI Design
Both
- •Creative Tech
Only North Kingdom
- •Gaming Experiences
- •Brand Experience
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
North Kingdom
Rate: €75-125/hr
€36,000–€60,000
Pricing is comparable between the two — choose based on specialization rather than cost.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, 14islands or North Kingdom?
- Pricing is comparable: 14islands at €100/hr median vs North Kingdom at €100/hr. Choose on specialization rather than cost.
- Which scores higher overall, 14islands or North Kingdom?
- Both score equally well overall (66.5/100). The deciding factor is specialization — see the editorial quotes and Strengths sections above. Full methodology.
- Which is faster to engage, 14islands or North Kingdom?
- 14islands is typically faster to engage — smaller team, fewer procurement gates. North Kingdom 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 North Kingdom?
- Consider running parallel discovery briefs with 14islands and North Kingdom 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