Agency Comparison
Cyber-Duck vs Fireart Studio
Comparing two top-rated UX agencies: Cyber-Duck (London) and Fireart Studio (Warsaw).
Side by side
Key data on both agencies. The accent dot marks where one leads.
| Cyber-Duck | Fireart Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | ●77/100 | 73/100 |
| Hourly rate | €75-125/hr | ●€45-90/hr |
| Team size | 50-99 | 50-99 |
| Location | London, United Kingdom | Warsaw, Poland |
| Founded | — | — |
| Tier | Free | Free |
| Last reviewed | ●Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 8, 2026 |
What we said about each
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. Engagements skew long-term and capability-building—103 staff trained in service design at…"
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed Feb 11, 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 Cyber-Duck if you need
- •disclosed specialization in Healthcare / Government
- •broader service offering — also covers UX/UI Design and Accessibility
- •a higher overall editorial score
Choose Fireart Studio if you need
- •a more cost-effective engagement (~48% lower rate)
- •disclosed specialization in SaaS & B2B / 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.
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
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 Cyber-Duck
- •UX/UI Design
- •Accessibility
- •Digital Strategy
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.
Only Cyber-Duck
- •Healthcare
- •Government
- •FinTech
- •Education
Both
None.
Only Fireart Studio
- •SaaS & B2B
- •Media
- •EdTech
Pricing math
Estimated cost of a typical 12-week senior engagement (~480 hours), at each agency's published rate.
Cyber-Duck
Rate: €75-125/hr
€36,000–€60,000
Fireart Studio
Rate: €45-90/hr
€21,600–€43,200
For most general product engagements, Fireart Studio delivers better ROI per hour. For Healthcare-specific work, Cyber-Duck's premium is justified by their declared specialization.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, Cyber-Duck or Fireart Studio?
- Fireart Studio is cheaper by roughly 48% — €68/hr median vs €100/hr at Cyber-Duck. The premium reflects either brand or specialization — see the editorial pull quotes for context.
- Which scores higher overall, Cyber-Duck or Fireart Studio?
- Cyber-Duck scores 77/100, 4 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.
- When should I consider both Cyber-Duck and Fireart Studio?
- Consider running parallel discovery briefs with Cyber-Duck 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.
Comparison last updated July 9, 2026. Most recently reviewed: Cyber-Duck on February 11, 2026. How we rank