Agency Comparison
1508 vs Cyber-Duck
Comparing Accessibility options: Copenhagen vs London.
Side by side
Key data on both agencies. The accent dot marks where one leads.
| 1508 | Cyber-Duck | |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 68/100 | ●77/100 |
| Hourly rate | €120-160/hr | ●€75-125/hr |
| Team size | 50-99 | 50-99 |
| Location | Copenhagen, Denmark | London, United Kingdom |
| Founded | — | — |
| Tier | Free | Free |
| Last reviewed | Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 |
What we said about each
What we said about 1508
"1508 publishes 15+ case studies for prominent Danish organizations—MobilePay (ranked Denmark's best brand by YouGov in 2022), Danish Energy Agency, Kræftens Bekæmpelse, and Nordic Council of Ministers. As part of the Knowit family (4,000+ specialists), they position around responsible design, accessibility, and systems thinking rather than traditional UX execution. Case studies emphasize brand and identity outcomes more than measurable UX metrics—the MobilePay case documents a brand redesign…"
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed Feb 11, 2026
Read full review →What we said about Cyber-Duck
"Cyber-Duck (now CACI Digital Experience) publishes detailed case studies for major UK institutions—the Bank of England project documents persona development, content strategy for 4,500+ pages, user testing, and measurable outcomes (308% social traffic increase, 30% longer session times). ISO-certified across human-centred design (9241), quality (9001), and security (27001), with 170+ awards over 20 years. Best for government, healthcare, and finance organizations requiring ISO-accredited UX…"
— 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 1508 if you need
- •disclosed specialization in Government & Public Sector
- •broader service offering — also covers Brand Design and Service Design
Choose Cyber-Duck if you need
- •a more cost-effective engagement (~40% lower rate)
- •disclosed specialization in Healthcare / Government
- •broader service offering — also covers UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy
- •a higher overall editorial score
Strengths and watch-outs
Both upsides and risks, straight from our editorial assessments.
1508
✓ Strengths
- •Strong Danish institutional client list—MobilePay, Danish Energy Agency, Nordic Council of Ministers
- •Explicit focus on accessibility, inclusion, and responsible design with published methodology
- •Knowit backing provides 4,000+ Nordic specialists for scale when needed
⚠ Watch-outs
- •Case studies focus on brand outcomes rather than UX metrics—clarify their UX research and testing process if your project is product-heavy
- •Positioning around 'systemic transitions' and 'responsible design' may not align with fast-moving product teams needing rapid iteration
- •Verify which team (1508 vs. broader Knowit) will handle your project and what seniority level you'll get
Cyber-Duck
✓ Strengths
- •National Highways project passed GDS Alpha assessment on first attempt—directly relevant if your project must meet Government Digital Service standards
- •Private sector clients visible alongside public sector: Handelsbanken, Worcester Bosch, Cadbury—the ISO-accredited process applies to commercial engagements, not just government
- •Deloitte Technology Fast 500 recognition signals sustained business growth and operational maturity beyond design delivery
⚠ Watch-outs
- •Now part of CACI Digital Experience—confirm team continuity and whether original Cyber-Duck principals lead your engagement
- •ISO-certified process and public sector compliance overhead may mean longer timelines—clarify turnaround expectations upfront
Service coverage
Where each agency overlaps and where each is unique.
Industry coverage
Where each agency overlaps and where each is unique.
Only 1508
- •Government & Public Sector
Both
None.
Only Cyber-Duck
- •Healthcare
- •Government
- •FinTech
- •Education
Pricing math
Estimated cost of a typical 12-week senior engagement (~480 hours), at each agency's published rate.
1508
Rate: €120-160/hr
€57,600–€76,800
Cyber-Duck
Rate: €75-125/hr
€36,000–€60,000
For most general product engagements, Cyber-Duck delivers better ROI per hour. For Government & Public Sector-specific work, 1508's premium is justified by their declared specialization.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, 1508 or Cyber-Duck?
- Cyber-Duck is cheaper by roughly 40% — €100/hr median vs €140/hr at 1508. The premium reflects either brand or specialization — see the editorial pull quotes for context.
- Which scores higher overall, 1508 or Cyber-Duck?
- Cyber-Duck scores 77/100, 9 points higher than 1508 at 68/100. See our methodology for how scores are calculated.
- When should I consider both 1508 and Cyber-Duck?
- Consider running parallel discovery briefs with 1508 and Cyber-Duck 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: 1508 on February 11, 2026. How we rank