Side by side
Key data on both agencies. The accent dot marks where one leads.
| 1508 | UKAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 68/100 | ●70/100 |
| Hourly rate | €120-160/hr | ●€50/hr |
| Team size | 50-99 | ●100+ |
| Location | Copenhagen, Denmark | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Founded | — | 2005 |
| Tier | Free | Free |
| Last reviewed | Feb 11, 2026 | ●May 30, 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 UKAD
"The published portfolio runs to 17 projects framed almost entirely as software engineering and staff-augmentation engagements (East Capital Group, AJ Produkter, GoalEnvision, EntitledTo, Logisk Profil), built on . NET, React and Umbraco, with UX/UI presented as a supporting "Expert Service" rather than the lead discipline. Case studies describe business analysis and platform modernization but stop at qualitative results such as "higher user satisfaction"; you will not find documented user…"
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed May 30, 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
- •closer collaboration at a smaller team scale
- •disclosed specialization in Government & Public Sector
- •broader service offering — also covers Brand Design
Choose UKAD if you need
- •a more cost-effective engagement (~180% lower rate)
- •larger team capacity for multi-stream or enterprise-scale programs
- •disclosed specialization in FinTech / Healthcare
- •broader service offering — also covers Product Design
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
UKAD
✓ Strengths
- •Long client relationships are documented and verifiable: EntitledTo dates to 2013 and AJ Produkter spans over a decade, supporting the site's stated 95% retention and 50+ long-term partners.
- •Four physical offices are listed with full street addresses (Stockholm, Krakow, Kharkiv, Seattle) and named leadership, with region-specific booking for EU and US.
- •Accessibility work is concretely described: WCAG 2.2 audits using WAVE, Lighthouse and Google Accessibility Scanner, manual NVDA/VoiceOver and keyboard testing, plus follow-up re-audits.
⚠ Watch-outs
- •Confirm whether the engagement you want is design-led or development-led before committing, since the site positions UX/UI and accessibility as engineering- and QA-driven services supporting custom development.
- •Ask for case studies with quantified outcomes (conversion, task-time, adoption, audit pass rates), as the published projects report only qualitative gains.
- •Request examples of UX research and usability testing with real users, since the published material describes business analysis and prototyping but does not evidence user testing.
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.
1508
Rate: €120-160/hr
€57,600–€76,800
UKAD
Rate: €50/hr
€24,000–€24,000
For most general product engagements, UKAD 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 UKAD?
- UKAD is cheaper by roughly 180% — €50/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 UKAD?
- UKAD scores 70/100, 2 points higher than 1508 at 68/100. See our methodology for how scores are calculated.
- When should I consider both 1508 and UKAD?
- Consider running parallel discovery briefs with 1508 and UKAD 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 30, 2026. Most recently reviewed: UKAD on May 30, 2026. How we rank