Agency Comparison
Cyber-Duck vs UX&I GmbH
Comparing Accessibility options: London vs Berlin.
Side by side
Key data on both agencies. The accent dot marks where one leads.
| Cyber-Duck | UX&I GmbH | |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 77/100 | ●85/100 |
| Hourly rate | ●€75-125/hr | €150-199/hr |
| Team size | ●50-99 | 10-49 |
| Location | London, United Kingdom | Berlin, Germany |
| Founded | — | 2014 |
| Tier | Free | Premium |
| Last reviewed | Feb 11, 2026 | ●Jul 1, 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. Best for government, healthcare, and finance organizations requiring ISO-accredited UX…"
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed Feb 11, 2026
Read full review →What we said about UX&I GmbH
"Nine published success stories follow one pattern: UX&I builds the client's internal UX capability—a discovery program, a UX-writing practice, a design-system governance model—then hands it off, several ending with the client's own team taking over. The methods are real (continuous discovery, story mapping, heuristic evaluation) and a few stories quantify effort (d. velop: 100+ user interviews, 4."
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed Jul 1, 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
- •a more cost-effective engagement (~43% lower rate)
- •larger team capacity for multi-stream or enterprise-scale programs
- •disclosed specialization in Government / Education
- •broader service offering — also covers UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy
Choose UX&I GmbH if you need
- •closer collaboration at a smaller team scale
- •disclosed specialization in SaaS & B2B / AI/ML
- •broader service offering — also covers UX Audit and Product Design
- •a higher overall editorial score
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
UX&I GmbH
✓ Strengths
- •Ranked the most-recognized UX firm in Germany (2025 German UPA report), backed by 37 staff across five offices since 2014 and TÜV Rheinland certification—an established, low-risk vendor.
- •Works at the top of the German enterprise market—10 of the country's 15 largest companies, including Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Allianz—so large-organization procurement and complexity are familiar ground.
- •Structured for multi-year transformation over one-off projects: engagements like One Data and METRO ran three or more years.
⚠ Watch-outs
- •No product-level UX metrics (conversion, task completion, adoption) in published work—ask for outcome evidence if that's how you'll judge success.
- •The website and published case studies are in German, though the client base includes US tech firms—request English-language case studies if you need to evaluate the work yourself.
- •The model centers on strategy and enablement at €150-199/hr—if you need hands-on production of a fixed screen set, clarify who executes and the scope up front.
Service coverage
Where each agency overlaps and where each is unique.
Only Cyber-Duck
- •UX/UI Design
- •Digital Strategy
Both
Industry coverage
Where each agency overlaps and where each is unique.
Only Cyber-Duck
- •Government
- •Education
Both
Only UX&I GmbH
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
UX&I GmbH
Rate: €150-199/hr
€72,000–€95,520
For most general product engagements, Cyber-Duck delivers better ROI per hour. For SaaS & B2B-specific work, UX&I GmbH's premium is justified by their declared specialization.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, Cyber-Duck or UX&I GmbH?
- Cyber-Duck is cheaper by roughly 43% — €100/hr median vs €175/hr at UX&I GmbH. The premium reflects either brand or specialization — see the editorial pull quotes for context.
- Which has more Healthcare experience, Cyber-Duck or UX&I GmbH?
- Both agencies publish Healthcare case studies. UX&I GmbH has the broader industry stack overall, with disclosed experience in SaaS & B2B, AI/ML, Automotive beyond their shared focus.
- Which scores higher overall, Cyber-Duck or UX&I GmbH?
- UX&I GmbH scores 85/100, 8 points higher than Cyber-Duck at 77/100. See our methodology for how scores are calculated.
- Which is faster to engage, Cyber-Duck or UX&I GmbH?
- Cyber-Duck is typically faster to engage — smaller team, fewer procurement gates. UX&I GmbH operates with longer lead times (typical 4–6 week onboarding), reflecting larger-scale program work. Confirm engagement timelines directly with each before signing.
- When should I consider both Cyber-Duck and UX&I GmbH?
- Consider running parallel discovery briefs with Cyber-Duck and UX&I GmbH 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 2, 2026. Most recently reviewed: UX&I GmbH on July 1, 2026. How we rank