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Rubik vs. Devolfs: Which Design Subscription is Right for Your Startup?

As a founder, you know that world-class design is critical for building a credible brand and a high-converting website. The challenge is that traditional agencies are slow and expensive, and hiring a senior designer is a six-figure commitment that most startups can't afford.

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Rubik vs. Devolfs: Which Design Subscription is Right for Your Startup?

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Rubik vs. Devolfs: Which Design Subscription is Right for Your Startup?

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Rubik vs. Devolfs: Which Design Subscription is Right for Your Startup?

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Quick Verdict: Is Rubik or Devolfs Better for Startups?

Rubik is best for startups needing speed, scalability, and a collaborative design partner on the Framer stack, while Devolfs is best for founders who are committed to Webflow and prefer a metered, hour-based subscription.

Rubik's team model allows for parallel requests and a predictable monthly cost, making it ideal for fast-moving projects with fluctuating needs. Devolfs offers deep Webflow expertise with the unique benefit of rolling over unused hours, suiting teams with more predictable, project-based design requirements.

Quick Verdict: Is Rubik or Devolfs Better for Startups?

Feature	Rubik	Devolfs
Core Model	✅ Team-based, multi-disciplinary	✅ Team-based, hourly
Best For	✅ Startups needing Framer & scale	✅ Startups needing Webflow experts
Throughput	✅ Unlimited, parallel requests	❌ Capped by monthly hours
Tech Stack	✅ Framer & No-Code	⭐ Webflow & UI/UX
Founder(s)	✅ Ex-startup founders	✅ Agency founders
Price	✅ Starts at $1,500/mo	❌ Starts at $2,600/mo

The Core Model

The Core Models: On-Demand Team vs. Hourly Experts

Rubik's On-Demand Team Model

Rubik operates like an extension of your own team. For a flat monthly fee, you get access to a multi-disciplinary team - including a design director, UI/UX experts, and Framer developers

Devolfs' Hourly Subscription Model

Devolfs provides a dedicated team of experts, but their service is sold in monthly blocks of hours. Clients choose a plan that gives them 40, 80, or 120 hours per month.

How it works

Best For

Rubik

You submit unlimited requests into a dedicated Slack channel. Your team works on them in parallel whenever possible, providing daily updates. This model is designed for agility and high throughput, ensuring your product and marketing efforts are never bottlenecked by design.

Startups that need to move fast, iterate quickly, and handle multiple design needs at once (e.g., a new landing page, app UI updates, and marketing graphics all in the same week).

Devolfs

You submit requests and your dedicated team logs hours against your monthly allowance. A key feature is that any unused hours roll over to the next month, preventing waste. Communication is managed via a dedicated project manager.

Companies with predictable design needs that can be scoped into a set number of hours per month. The rollover feature adds flexibility, but the total output is fundamentally limited by the hours purchased.

The Core Model

The Core Models: On-Demand Team vs. Hourly Experts

Rubik's On-Demand Team Model

Rubik operates like an extension of your own team. For a flat monthly fee, you get access to a multi-disciplinary team - including a design director, UI/UX experts, and Framer developers

Devolfs' Hourly Subscription Model

Devolfs provides a dedicated team of experts, but their service is sold in monthly blocks of hours. Clients choose a plan that gives them 40, 80, or 120 hours per month.

How it works

Best For

Rubik

Startups that need to move fast, iterate quickly, and handle multiple design needs at once (e.g., a new landing page, app UI updates, and marketing graphics all in the same week).

Devolfs

The Core Model

The Core Models: On-Demand Team vs. Hourly Experts

Rubik's On-Demand Team Model

Rubik operates like an extension of your own team. For a flat monthly fee, you get access to a multi-disciplinary team - including a design director, UI/UX experts, and Framer developers

Devolfs' Hourly Subscription Model

Devolfs provides a dedicated team of experts, but their service is sold in monthly blocks of hours. Clients choose a plan that gives them 40, 80, or 120 hours per month.

How it works

Best For

Rubik

Startups that need to move fast, iterate quickly, and handle multiple design needs at once (e.g., a new landing page, app UI updates, and marketing graphics all in the same week).

Devolfs

The Core Model

The Core Models: On-Demand Team vs. Hourly Experts

Rubik's On-Demand Team Model

Rubik operates like an extension of your own team. For a flat monthly fee, you get access to a multi-disciplinary team - including a design director, UI/UX experts, and Framer developers

Devolfs' Hourly Subscription Model

Devolfs provides a dedicated team of experts, but their service is sold in monthly blocks of hours. Clients choose a plan that gives them 40, 80, or 120 hours per month.

How it works

Best For

Rubik

Startups that need to move fast, iterate quickly, and handle multiple design needs at once (e.g., a new landing page, app UI updates, and marketing graphics all in the same week).

Devolfs

Tech Stack

Framer-First vs. Webflow Specialists

Framer-First vs. General Design Expertise

Rubik: The Framer-First Advantage

Rubik specializes in Framer, the go-to tool for startups that need to publish lightning-fast, interactive websites without custom code. By focusing on the Framer and Relume stack, Rubik can deliver high-fidelity, production-ready sites in days, not weeks. This allows founders to take ownership of their sites post-launch without needing a developer.

Devolfs: Elite Webflow Expertise

Devolfs is a recognized Webflow-specialist agency. They have deep expertise in building complex, scalable websites on the platform. For companies that are already heavily invested in the Webflow ecosystem or have complex CMS needs, Devolfs is a powerful partner. However, this specialization means they don't offer services for other modern platforms like Framer.

Pricing & Value

Predictable Flat-Rate vs. Metered Hours

Predictable Flat-Rate vs. Tiered Individual Access

Rubik: Predictable Growth Investment

Rubik's pricing is simple and predictable.

On-Demand Design Team: $1,500/month for unlimited design and Framer development requests.
Website Management: Starts at $99/month for ongoing website edits and support.

The value is in the unlimited potential. Whether you have a slow month or a massive product launch, the price is the same. This encourages continuous iteration and removes the friction of "watching the clock."

Devolfs: Flexible but Metered

Devolfs offers three main tiers based on hours:

ENTRY: $2,600/month for 40 hours.
PRO: $4,900/month for 80 hours.
ENTERPRISE: $7,100/month for 120 hours.

While the rollover of unused hours is a fair and valuable feature, the model is inherently metered. For startups in a rapid growth phase, the need to track hours and potentially upgrade plans can add administrative overhead and slow down momentum.

The Founders

Startup Experience vs. Agency Roots

Rubik: Built by Founders, for Founders

Rubik was created by founders who experienced the design bottleneck firsthand. The entire service - from the async Slack communication to the Framer-first tech stack - is designed to match the speed and agility of a modern startup.

Devolfs: The Agency Experts

Devolfs was co-founded by Leonardo Susnja and Novica Tomic, two experienced design agency leaders. Their background is evident in their polished process, deep expertise in Webflow, and the structured, project-manager-led communication style.

At-a-Glance Feature Comparison

Feature	Rubik	Devolfs	Notes
Core Services
UI/UX Design	✅	✅	Both offer core product design services.
Branding & Identity	✅	✅	Both provide branding as part of their offering.
Web Design	✅	✅	Core service for both.
Development
Framer Development	✅	❌	Key Differentiator: Rubik is Framer-focused.
Webflow Development	❌	⭐	Key Differentiator: Devolfs are Webflow specialists.
Workflow & Communication
Communication Channel	Async (Slack)	Dedicated PM / Meetings	Rubik is built for async speed.
Request Management	Unlimited Queue	Limited by Hours	Rubik allows for a backlog of unlimited requests.
Turnaround Time	Daily Updates	Varies by task	Rubik provides progress every business day.
Flexibility & Terms
Pause or Cancel Anytime	✅	✅	Both offer flexibility for changing needs.
Rollover Hours	❌	✅	Devolfs' unique feature for unused hours.
Team Access	Full, multi-disciplinary team	Dedicated team	Rubik's team can work in parallel.

Who is Rubik For?

Rubik is the ideal partner for founders and startups that:

Want to build their website on Framer for maximum speed and interactivity.
Need to move extremely fast and handle multiple design requests at once.
Value the predictability of a flat monthly fee for unlimited requests.

Prefer a lean, async communication model that feels like an internal team.

Who is Devolfs For?

Devolfs is an excellent choice for startups and tech companies that:

Are already committed to Webflow as their primary website platform.
Have a clear and predictable roadmap of design tasks each month.
Value the safety net of rolling over unused hours.

Prefer a more traditional agency feel with a dedicated project manager.

Conclusion

Agility vs. Specialization

Choosing between Rubik and Devolfs comes down to your startup's tech stack, pace, and workflow preference.

Devolfs offers deep, specialized expertise in Webflow, packaged in a fair, hour-based subscription. They are a strong choice for companies with defined needs on the Webflow platform.

Rubik is built for the chaos and speed of a growing startup. The combination of a multi-disciplinary team, unlimited parallel requests, and a modern Framer-first stack provides an agile, scalable design partnership designed to fuel growth, not just complete tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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1. What does "unlimited requests" really mean with Rubik?

It means you can add as many design requests to your queue as you'd like. Our dedicated team will work through them every business day. Unlike a model limited by hours, we can often work on multiple requests in parallel, depending on their complexity.

1. What does "unlimited requests" really mean with Rubik?

2. Can I pause or cancel my subscription at any time?

Yes. We understand that startup needs can change month-to-month, and our model is designed to be as agile as you are. Both Rubik and Devolfs offer this flexibility.

2. Can I pause or cancel my subscription at any time?

Yes. We understand that startup needs can change month-to-month, and our model is designed to be as agile as you are. Both Rubik and Devolfs offer this flexibility.

2. Can I pause or cancel my subscription at any time?

Yes. We understand that startup needs can change month-to-month, and our model is designed to be as agile as you are. Both Rubik and Devolfs offer this flexibility.

2. Can I pause or cancel my subscription at any time?

Yes. We understand that startup needs can change month-to-month, and our model is designed to be as agile as you are. Both Rubik and Devolfs offer this flexibility.

3. What is the typical turnaround time for a request?

With Rubik, you receive daily updates from your team. The turnaround for specific tasks depends on complexity, but our team-based model is designed for rapid execution. With Devolfs, turnaround is dependent on the task's scope and the remaining hours in your monthly plan.

3. What is the typical turnaround time for a request?

4. Why is a team-based model better for a growing startup?

A team-based model mitigates risk and provides greater scalability. With Rubik, you get the collective brainpower of multiple experts (strategy, UI/UX, development) and are never left waiting if one person is unavailable. This ensures your growth is never put on hold by a single point of failure or a dwindling hourly budget.