DesignPal vs Kimp: Side-by-Side Comparison
Kimp typically cost $599–$1,199/mo. DesignPal starts at $1,495/mo. See why teams are making the switch.
About Kimp
Kimp offers unlimited graphic design and video design from $599 to $1,199/mo. Based in India, the service is affordable but known for template-heavy output. US-based clients may experience communication delays due to timezone differences.
What kimp do well
- Affordable with separate design and video plans
- Unlimited requests and revisions included
- Bundled design and video option
- Uses Trello for simple request management
Where kimp fall short
- Template-heavy designs that feel generic
- India-based team creates timezone communication gaps
- Limited creative direction and strategic input
- No industry specialization in design output
- Communication delays slow revision cycles for US clients
- Design quality can feel repetitive across requests
Why teams choose DesignPal over kimp
Here's what you get when you switch to DesignPal.
- Fully custom designs — no templates or pre-made layouts
- Responsive communication with 48-hour turnaround
- Senior designers with expertise in SaaS, healthcare, nonprofits, and fintech
- Unlimited revisions until you are satisfied
- No contracts — month-to-month flexibility
- 7-day satisfaction guarantee with full refund
Frequently asked questions
Does Kimp use templates?
Kimp is known for relying on templates and pre-made layouts to handle high volume at low cost. This keeps prices down but means output can feel generic. DesignPal creates every design from scratch, tailored to your brand and industry context.
How does timezone affect Kimp vs DesignPal?
Kimp operates from India, creating a 10-13 hour timezone gap with US business hours. Feedback submitted in your afternoon may not be addressed until the next day. DesignPal is structured for responsive US-hours communication, which keeps revision cycles tight.
Is Kimp good for SaaS design?
Kimp handles basic graphic design but lacks SaaS-specific expertise. DesignPal designers understand SaaS patterns — dashboards, onboarding flows, feature pages, and product marketing — which means output is more strategic and requires fewer revisions.
Simple, transparent pricing
No contracts. No hidden fees. No surprises. Pause or cancel anytime.
Starter
Perfect for early-stage teams that need consistent design output.
- 1 active request at a time
- 48-hour average turnaround
- Unlimited requests (queued)
- Unlimited revisions
- Unlimited brands
- Source files included
- Pause or cancel anytime
Growth
For scaling teams that need faster throughput and priority support.
- 2 active requests at a time
- 24-hour average turnaround
- Unlimited requests (queued)
- Unlimited revisions
- Unlimited brands
- Source files included
- Priority queue
- Pause or cancel anytime
Scale
For teams that need a dedicated design partner embedded in their workflow.
- 3 active requests at a time
- Same-day turnaround
- Unlimited requests (queued)
- Unlimited revisions
- Unlimited brands
- Source files included
- Dedicated designer
- Private Slack channel
- Pause or cancel anytime
