Comparison updated November 2026
Agency Comparison
EDL vs Spring/Summer
Two top-rated Design Systems agencies in Copenhagen.
Side by side
Key data on both agencies. The accent dot marks where one leads.
| EDL | Spring/Summer | |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 75/100 | 75/100 |
| Hourly rate | €215-255/hr | ●€150-199/hr |
| Team size | 2-9 | ●10-49 |
| Location | Copenhagen, Denmark | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Founded | — | 2013 |
| Tier | Free | Free |
| Last reviewed | Feb 11, 2026 | ●May 30, 2026 |
What we said about each
What we said about EDL
"EDL is a small Copenhagen studio with a sharp focus on B2B SaaS—published work spans design systems, UX research, and product design for enterprise tools including network management, property management, and budgeting platforms. Case studies consistently show UX research and design system delivery, though several are NDA-limited, reducing what's publicly assessable. At €75-125/hr with a specialized B2B SaaS focus, the rate-to-evidence ratio is strong."
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed Feb 11, 2026
Read full review →What we said about Spring/Summer
"The published portfolio runs 65 projects across e-commerce, brand identity, and website builds, with named clients including Polène, American Express, Carl Hansen & Søn, Bang & Olufsen, and Carlsberg, plus mobile work for Magasin, Uniqlo, and Swatch; the award record is documented in depth (Awwwards 2x Site of the Year and 23x Site of the Day, FWA 28x). Case studies read as design-rationale narratives heavy on visuals and strategic framing rather than UX evidence, with no user research…"
— 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 EDL if you need
- •closer collaboration at a smaller team scale
- •disclosed specialization in FinTech / EdTech
- •broader service offering — also covers User Research
Choose Spring/Summer if you need
- •a more cost-effective engagement (~35% lower rate)
- •larger team capacity for multi-stream or enterprise-scale programs
- •disclosed specialization in E-commerce
- •broader service offering — also covers Service Design and Mobile App Design
Strengths and watch-outs
Both upsides and risks, straight from our editorial assessments.
EDL
✓ Strengths
- •Consistent design systems and UX research delivery across every published project—not an add-on service
- •Award-winning AXON Networks design system; mobile app for Propbinder designed and shipped in 3 weeks
- •Embedded retainers start from €15,000/month with unused hours rolling over and a 90-day results guarantee—pricing is on the site, not hidden behind a call
⚠ Watch-outs
- •Small team (2-10)—confirm capacity and timelines before committing, especially for parallel workstreams
- •Several key projects are NDA-restricted—request detailed walkthroughs of process and outcomes directly
- •Branding and visual identity are secondary—if you need a full rebrand alongside product design, consider a second partner
Spring/Summer
✓ Strengths
- •65 published projects with recognizable clients (Polène, American Express, Carl Hansen & Søn, Bang & Olufsen, Carlsberg) and full case-study pages for each, concentrated in e-commerce and brand/website work.
- •Documented award record across multiple bodies (Awwwards 2x Site of the Year / 23x Site of the Day, FWA 28x, Creative Circle Digital Agency of the Year), supporting the premium positioning on craft.
- •Clear business legitimacy: Copenhagen address, phone, email, a stated 15-20 person multidisciplinary team, and named platform competencies (Shopify Plus, Sanity, Webflow).
⚠ Watch-outs
- •Ask for research artefacts and quantified outcomes (conversion lift, AOV, traffic) before signing; the visible case studies show design rationale and aesthetics but no testing or redesign-attributable metrics, which is a gap at a €150-199/hr rate.
- •Confirm Service Design, UX Audit, and Dashboard Design capability directly, as none appear in the site's offerings or portfolio.
- •Verify FinTech and SaaS/B2B experience with reference projects, since the visible finance work is investment/portfolio sites rather than fintech products.
Service coverage
Where each agency overlaps and where each is unique.
Only EDL
Only Spring/Summer
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.
EDL
Rate: €215-255/hr
€103,200–€122,400
Spring/Summer
Rate: €150-199/hr
€72,000–€95,520
For most general product engagements, Spring/Summer delivers better ROI per hour. For FinTech-specific work, EDL's premium is justified by their declared specialization.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, EDL or Spring/Summer?
- Spring/Summer is cheaper by roughly 35% — €175/hr median vs €235/hr at EDL. The premium reflects either brand or specialization — see the editorial pull quotes for context.
- Which has more SaaS & B2B experience, EDL or Spring/Summer?
- Both agencies publish SaaS & B2B case studies. EDL has the broader industry stack overall, with disclosed experience in FinTech, EdTech beyond their shared focus.
- Which scores higher overall, EDL or Spring/Summer?
- Both score equally well overall (75/100). The deciding factor is specialization — see the editorial quotes and Strengths sections above. Full methodology.
- When should I consider both EDL and Spring/Summer?
- Consider running parallel discovery briefs with EDL and Spring/Summer 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.