Agency Comparison
Frontend.com vs Path
Two top-rated UX agencies in Dublin.
Side by side
Key data on both agencies. The accent dot marks where one leads.
| Frontend.com | Path | |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | ●65.8/100 | 60.3/100 |
| 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 19, 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 Path
"Path publishes 8+ case studies with a clear focus on public sector and cultural organizations—St. Patrick's Festival, Dublin City Council Arts Office, Dublin UNESCO City of Literature, Irish Chamber Orchestra, and Business to Arts. The accessibility consulting case study documents WCAG 2. 1 AA audits with assistive technology testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver) for a national transport provider, delivered as an ongoing strategic partnership rather than a one-off audit."
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed Feb 19, 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
- •disclosed specialization in Healthcare
- •broader service offering — also covers User Research and Human Factors Engineering
- •a higher overall editorial score
Choose Path if you need
- •broader service offering — also covers Accessibility and UX/UI Design
- •a proven portfolio (score 60.3/100)
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
Path
✓ Strengths
- •Documented accessibility methodology: WCAG 2.1 AA audits with NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver assistive technology testing, plus developer-friendly remediation reports
- •UX audit combines expert review with live user testing and stakeholder workshops—not just a checklist exercise
- •20+ years in operation with strong public sector and cultural organization client base in Ireland
⚠ Watch-outs
- •Portfolio is primarily Irish public sector and cultural organizations—confirm experience with commercial or enterprise clients if that's your context
- •No published rates—request pricing early
- •Case studies describe methodology and deliverables but don't include measurable outcomes (compliance scores, task completion improvements)—ask for before/after metrics
Service coverage
Where each agency overlaps and where each is unique.
Only Frontend.com
- •User Research
- •Human Factors Engineering
- •Product Design
Both
None.
Only Path
- •Accessibility
- •UX/UI Design
- •Strategy & Research
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
Path
Contact for rates
Pricing is comparable between the two — choose based on specialization rather than cost.
Frequently asked questions
- Which scores higher overall, Frontend.com or Path?
- Frontend.com scores 65.8/100, 5.5 points higher than Path at 60.3/100. Both portfolio quality and business credibility feed into the score — see our methodology for the full breakdown.
- When should I consider both Frontend.com and Path?
- Consider running parallel discovery briefs with Frontend.com and Path 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: Path on February 19, 2026. How we rank