Agency Comparison
Frontend.com vs Kooba
Two top-rated UX agencies in Dublin.
Side by side
Key data on both agencies. The accent dot marks where one leads.
| Frontend.com | Kooba | |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 65.8/100 | 65.8/100 |
| Hourly rate | Contact for rates | Contact for rates |
| Team size | 10-49 | 10-49 |
| Location | Dublin, Ireland | Dublin, Ireland |
| Founded | — | — |
| Tier | Free | Free |
| Last reviewed | Feb 12, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 |
What we said about each
What we said about Frontend.com
"Three published case studies document genuine UX research methodology—Viasat's broadband app used jobs-to-be-done analysis and on-site user testing in Denver (“dramatically reducing calls to our support line”), Halo SOS involved contextual research across hotels, hospitals, and shipping for wearable device interfaces, and Skillsbox shows complex LMS platform design for global compliance training. The team describes itself as UX designers and human factors engineers with professional…"
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed Feb 12, 2026
Read full review →What we said about Kooba
"Kooba publishes detailed case studies with measurable outcomes—the Bon Secours healthcare redesign (5,000+ page site, UX research identifying 75% mobile traffic, WCAG AA compliance) and the SETU university merger (500% increase in course page views, 278% engagement lift, Best Universal Design at 2025 Spiders). Accessibility runs through every visible project as a core discipline, not an afterthought, with documented approaches to screen reader optimization, WCAG compliance, and inclusive…"
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed Feb 12, 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 Frontend.com if you need
- •broader service offering — also covers User Research and Human Factors Engineering
- •a proven portfolio (score 65.8/100)
Choose Kooba if you need
- •disclosed specialization in FinTech
- •broader service offering — also covers UX/UI Design and Web Development
Strengths and watch-outs
Both upsides and risks, straight from our editorial assessments.
Frontend.com
✓ Strengths
- •Documented research process across 3 published case studies—jobs-to-be-done framework and on-site user testing in Denver for Viasat, contextual research with end users for Halo SOS wearables
- •Professional researchers separate from the design team—an unusual model that signals dedicated research capability rather than designers doubling as researchers
- •2 Emmy Awards, Fast Company recognition, and Interaction Design Awards across a 20+ year track record with verifiable Dublin 2 office
⚠ Watch-outs
- •Hourly rates not publicly available—request pricing early to confirm alignment with your budget
- •Case studies describe research methodology but publish limited measurable outcomes—ask for specific metrics (task completion rates, error reduction, adoption data) from comparable projects
- •Visible portfolio spans healthcare, telecom, and edutech but individual case study depth is moderate—request a detailed walkthrough for a project in your specific vertical
Kooba
✓ Strengths
- •SETU case documents 500% course page view increase and 278% engagement lift; WaterWipes collaboration delivered 1,008% organic traffic increase
- •WCAG AA+ compliance with Best Universal Design Spider 2025—accessibility is a core discipline with documented screen reader and keyboard navigation optimization
- •Active thought leadership with 10+ blog posts in Jan–Feb 2026 covering UX research methodology, accessibility standards, and AI visibility
⚠ Watch-outs
- •Hourly rates not publicly available—request pricing early to confirm alignment with your budget
- •Visible portfolio focuses on website design and redesign rather than complex product or app design—clarify capability if your project involves native apps or SaaS platforms
- •Dublin and Berlin offices—confirm which team handles your project and whether the senior designers visible in case studies would be involved
Service coverage
Where each agency overlaps and where each is unique.
Only Frontend.com
- •User Research
- •Human Factors Engineering
- •Product Design
Both
None.
Only Kooba
- •UX/UI Design
- •Web Development
- •Accessibility
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.
Frontend.com
Contact for rates
Kooba
Contact for rates
Pricing is comparable between the two — choose based on specialization rather than cost.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more Healthcare experience, Frontend.com or Kooba?
- Both agencies publish Healthcare case studies. Kooba has the broader industry stack overall, with disclosed experience in FinTech beyond their shared focus.
- Which scores higher overall, Frontend.com or Kooba?
- Both score equally well overall (65.8/100). The deciding factor is specialization — see the editorial quotes and Strengths sections above. Full methodology.
- When should I consider both Frontend.com and Kooba?
- Consider running parallel discovery briefs with Frontend.com and Kooba 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 May 29, 2026. Most recently reviewed: Frontend.com on February 12, 2026. How we rank