Cluma vs Designjoy

The Designjoy alternative for SaaS product teams. Designjoy is one talented solo designer at $4,995 a month; Cluma is a modular, senior team across product, brand and web. Here is the honest, dated comparison.

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More about these engagements

Cluma has worked with many startups and companies from the U.S., across Europe, to Japan, including teams funded by Microsoft. Out of those engagements came solutions pitched to big companies such as Netflix, and enterprise interfaces delivered to and used by brands such as the U.S. government, Chipotle, Barnes & Noble and Siemens Energy.

Cluma vs Designjoy

An honest look at Cluma next to the models teams switch from. Competitor figures verified August 2026 from public pricing pages.

What matters
Cluma
SaaS design subscription
Designjoy
One solo designer
In-house hire
Full-time designer
Pricing model
Flat, published
$4,995/mo, one request
Salary plus overhead
SaaS product & app UI depth
Modular team, not one person
Scales at launch, parallel work
Video, motion & UX research

Why teams switch from Designjoy

A team, not one person

One solo designer is a single point of failure. Cluma is a modular senior team across disciplines.

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SaaS product depth

Dashboards, app UI and design systems, not just websites and graphics.

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Scales with you

Turn modules on and off as your roadmap shifts, without waiting behind one person.

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When Designjoy still wins

Stick with Designjoy if you want one trusted solo designer for lighter, mixed design needs.

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Why the switch pays off

One flat price, and what independent
research says great design returns.

$
1,995

One flat monthly price, all-in

$100:$1

Returned per $1 invested in UX (Forrester)

+32%

Higher revenue growth at design-led firms (McKinsey)

FAQ

Switching from Designjoy to Cluma

Is Cluma a good Designjoy alternative?

Yes, especially if you have outgrown one designer. Cluma is a modular senior team for SaaS product, brand and web, where Designjoy is a single solo designer. Designjoy still fits lighter, mixed needs from one person.

How does Cluma price compare to Designjoy?

Designjoy is a flat $4,995 per month for one designer, one request at a time (verified August 2026). Cluma publishes flat module rates from $1,995 to $3,995 per module and scales with a team, not one person, with a 7-day trial.

Can I pause Cluma like Designjoy?

Yes. Both pause anytime. Cluma pause stops billing immediately and banks unused days of the month; first month paid in full, then cancel or pause anytime, no cancellation fee.

Is Cluma better than Designjoy for product design?

For SaaS product and app UI, yes: Cluma is product and UX-led with design systems and multiple senior specialists. Designjoy is one generalist designer, great for lighter web and graphic work.

How do I switch from Designjoy to Cluma?

Three steps: migrate your live requests, onboard your brand and design system, and see progress on your first request roughly every 48 hours. With pause anytime, a 7-day trial and no cancellation fee, switching carries no lock-in risk.