Comparison updated October 2026
Agency Comparison
Crafton vs Fireart Studio
Two top-rated UX agencies in Warsaw.
Side by side
Key data on both agencies. The accent dot marks where one leads.
| Crafton | Fireart Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | ●81/100 | 73/100 |
| Hourly rate | €40-90/hr | €45-90/hr |
| Team size | 50-99 | 50-99 |
| Location | Warsaw, Poland | Warsaw, Poland |
| Founded | 2010 | — |
| Tier | Premium | Free |
| Last reviewed | ●Oct 7, 2026 | Feb 8, 2026 |
What we said about each
What we said about Crafton
"Of 28 published case studies, the deepest show the research behind the design: ENEA's redesign documents 8 user interviews, 4 staff focus groups and two usability-test rounds, and Santander Consumer Bank's covers 16 test respondents. Santander is the one case with results the design can claim—20% shorter loan applications and 45% higher user satisfaction; elsewhere the figures are platform usage or the client's own business numbers, such as Najiz's 57,000 weekly court cases. The weaker fit is…"
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed Oct 7, 2026
Read full review →What we said about Fireart Studio
"Fireart Studio's portfolio lists 20+ projects with consistently strong visual execution—their Sprightful case study stands out with a documented process from workshop through research to user testing, though most other cases focus on final deliverables rather than methodology. The studio claims high-profile clients like Google and Rolls-Royce, but visible work is primarily startup and SMB apps; the Google project was illustration work for Google Play, not product UX—worth clarifying if…"
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed Feb 8, 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 Crafton if you need
- •disclosed specialization in FinTech / E-commerce
- •broader service offering — also covers UX Audit and Product Design
- •a higher overall editorial score
- •verified Pro listing with publisher-confirmed information
Choose Fireart Studio if you need
- •disclosed specialization in Media
- •broader service offering — also covers Digital Product Design and Web & Mobile Development
Strengths and watch-outs
Both upsides and risks, straight from our editorial assessments.
Crafton
✓ Strengths
- •Long-running enterprise accounts—LOT Polish Airlines since 2019, plus 6 projects over 3 years for STC—suit buyers who need a partner for years, not one launch
- •Accessibility is documented, not just listed: the Poznań University of Economics site was tested with blind, low-vision, dyslexic, deaf and motor-impaired students against WCAG 2.1 AA
- •Aviation work covers both sides of a trip—LOT's booking engine and Manage My Booking, plus Riyadh and Jeddah airport portals with indoor wayfinding and flight tracking
⚠ Watch-outs
- •Ask how the published numbers were measured: SAB Invest's 92% digital registration is a bank-wide figure and Najiz's 57,000 weekly court cases is platform usage, so neither shows what the redesign changed
- •Budget for project totals, not just the €40-90/hr rate: Crafton quotes websites at tens to hundreds of thousands of złoty and says it recommends other agencies to smaller companies with simple needs. If your budget is fixed, share it up front—the agency offers to scope a smaller MVP to fit it
- •Several of the deepest case studies—ENEA, TEB Edukacja, Poznań University of Economics—are published in Polish only; ask for English write-ups if you can't read them
Fireart Studio
✓ Strengths
- •Red Dot Award winner with 90+ Behance features and 132k Dribbble followers—visual design quality is well above average for the price range
- •Full design-to-development pipeline (product design, web, mobile, QA) at EUR 45-90/hr, reducing handoff friction for build-phase projects
- •Sprightful case study documents a year-long engagement from workshop and research through IA, wireframes, and user testing to a shipped product with dashboard, admin, and mobile app
⚠ Watch-outs
- •Most case studies showcase final visuals without documenting research, iteration, or measurable outcomes—ask for process decks or detailed walkthroughs before assuming UX research depth
- •Claims like '700+ projects' and enterprise clients (Google, Rolls-Royce) aren't backed by visible case studies at that level—request references or NDA-protected samples if enterprise work is critical
- •No specific vertical expertise visible—portfolio spans NFT gaming, solar energy, real estate, fitness, and home services, so clarify domain knowledge if your project requires industry-specific understanding
- •About page says '50+ experts' while the team page shows 9 named leaders—confirm current team size and who would staff your project
Service coverage
Where each agency overlaps and where each is unique.
Only Crafton
Both
None.
Only Fireart Studio
- •Digital Product Design
- •Web & Mobile Development
- •Branding & Motion Design
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.
Crafton
Rate: €40-90/hr
€19,200–€43,200
Fireart Studio
Rate: €45-90/hr
€21,600–€43,200
Pricing is comparable between the two — choose based on specialization rather than cost.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, Crafton or Fireart Studio?
- Pricing is comparable: Crafton at €65/hr median vs Fireart Studio at €68/hr. Choose on specialization rather than cost.
- Which has more EdTech experience, Crafton or Fireart Studio?
- Both agencies publish EdTech case studies. Crafton has the broader industry stack overall, with disclosed experience in FinTech, E-commerce beyond their shared focus.
- Which scores higher overall, Crafton or Fireart Studio?
- Crafton scores 81/100, 8 points higher than Fireart Studio at 73/100. Both portfolio quality and business credibility feed into the score — see our methodology for the full breakdown.
- Which is faster to engage, Crafton or Fireart Studio?
- Fireart Studio is typically faster to engage — smaller team, fewer procurement gates. Crafton runs a larger team and more procurement steps, which usually means longer lead times. Kickoff availability is the number that actually varies, so ask both for their current start date before signing.
- When should I consider both Crafton and Fireart Studio?
- Consider running parallel discovery briefs with Crafton and Fireart Studio 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.