Side by side
Key data on both agencies. The accent dot marks where one leads.
| Kooba | 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 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 →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 Kooba if you need
- •disclosed specialization in Healthcare / FinTech
- •broader service offering — also covers Web Development
- •a higher overall editorial score
Choose Path if you need
- •broader service offering — also covers Strategy & Research
- •a proven portfolio (score 60.3/100)
Strengths and watch-outs
Both upsides and risks, straight from our editorial assessments.
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
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.
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.
Kooba
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, Kooba or Path?
- Kooba 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 Kooba and Path?
- Consider running parallel discovery briefs with Kooba 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