Agency Comparison
Cyber-Duck vs Halo Lab
Comparing UX/UI Design options: London vs Berlin.
Side by side
Key data on both agencies. The accent dot marks where one leads.
| Cyber-Duck | Halo Lab | |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | ●77/100 | 74.8/100 |
| Hourly rate | €75-125/hr | ●€23-45/hr |
| Team size | 50-99 | 50-249 |
| Location | London, United Kingdom | Berlin, Germany |
| Founded | — | — |
| Tier | Free | Free |
| Last reviewed | Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 11, 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 Halo Lab
"Halo Lab publishes 15+ case studies spanning healthcare (MyReha, Nyra Health), FinTech (Traflo), e-commerce, and EdTech, with measurable outcomes including a 35% traffic increase for WeSpire, 4 million student queries for ASI, and MyReha scaling to 100+ clinics. The agency operates as a full-stack design and development shop (React, Next. js, Node."
— 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 Cyber-Duck if you need
- •disclosed specialization in Government / Education
- •broader service offering — also covers Accessibility and Digital Strategy
- •a higher overall editorial score
Choose Halo Lab if you need
- •a more cost-effective engagement (~194% lower rate)
- •disclosed specialization in SaaS & B2B / EdTech
- •broader service offering — also covers App Development and SaaS
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
Halo Lab
✓ Strengths
- •350+ clients served with measurable outcomes documented—WeSpire 35% traffic increase, Mighty Buildings $100M+ raised, HomeQ acquired by $7B company after 67% yearly growth
- •Full-stack capability (design through React/Next.js development) reduces handoff risk and vendor coordination
- •Active across healthcare, FinTech, and e-commerce with recent projects in each vertical
⚠ Watch-outs
- •At €23–45/hr with a 50–249 person team, this is likely a distributed model—confirm which team members will be assigned to your project and their location
- •Case studies emphasize visual outcomes and client metrics over UX research process—if you need documented user research or usability testing, ask for evidence of their methodology
- •Portfolio breadth is wide (350+ clients) but individual case study depth is moderate—request detailed process documentation for a project similar to yours before committing
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.
Cyber-Duck
Rate: €75-125/hr
€36,000–€60,000
Halo Lab
Rate: €23-45/hr
€11,040–€21,600
For most general product engagements, Halo Lab delivers better ROI per hour. For Government-specific work, Cyber-Duck's premium is justified by their declared specialization.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, Cyber-Duck or Halo Lab?
- Halo Lab is cheaper by roughly 194% — €34/hr median vs €100/hr at Cyber-Duck. The premium reflects either brand or specialization — see the editorial pull quotes for context.
- Which has more Healthcare experience, Cyber-Duck or Halo Lab?
- Both agencies publish Healthcare case studies and have similar industry breadth. Compare directly on the agency profiles: Cyber-Duck and Halo Lab.
- Which scores higher overall, Cyber-Duck or Halo Lab?
- Cyber-Duck scores 77/100, 2.2 points higher than Halo Lab at 74.8/100. 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 Halo Lab?
- Consider running parallel discovery briefs with Cyber-Duck and Halo Lab 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 6, 2026. Most recently reviewed: Cyber-Duck on February 11, 2026. How we rank