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Feature | Rubik | Eleken |
Core Model | ✅ On-demand, multi-disciplinary team | ❌ Dedicated SaaS UI/UX designers |
Best For | ✅ Startups needing design & dev | ✅ SaaS companies needing UI/UX only |
Throughput | ✅ Unlimited, parallel requests | ❌ Capped by dedicated designer(s) |
Tech Stack | ✅ Framer & No-Code | ⭐ Design-Only (Figma, Sketch) |
Founder(s) | ✅ Ex-startup founders | ✅ SaaS Design Specialists |
Price | ✅ Starts at $1,500/mo | ❌ Custom Quote (Undisclosed) |
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Tech Stack
Rubik: The Framer-First Advantage
Rubik specializes in Framer, helping startups launch interactive sites quickly without code. The focus on Framer and Relume means production-ready sites are delivered in days, not weeks. Founders can easily manage their sites post-launch.
Eleken: Elite, Platform-Agnostic SaaS Design
Eleken's expertise is in the tools of design: Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD. They are specialists in creating world-class UI/UX for complex SaaS applications but do not offer any development services (neither no-code nor traditional). Their deliverable is a production-ready design file, ready for your developers to implement.
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Pricing & Value
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 lies in unlimited, team-based throughput for both design and development. The flat monthly rate encourages continuous iteration.
Eleken: Custom Pricing for a Custom Fit
Eleken does not publish its prices. Their model is based on a custom quote after a consultation to determine the scope and number of designers required.
The value is in getting a vetted, senior-level SaaS design expert without a long-term contract. The 3-day free trial provides a low-risk way to validate their expertise before committing.
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The Founders
Rubik: Built by Founders, for Founders
Rubik was built by founders to solve the design bottleneck they faced. The entire service, from async Slack comms to the Framer stack, is tailored for startup speed and agility.
Eleken: The SaaS Design Experts
Eleken is led by specialists who have built a brand around a "business-first" design philosophy for SaaS. Their entire model, from their niche focus to their targeted content, is built to attract and serve SaaS founders who understand the value of user-centric design.
At-a-Glance Feature Comparison
Feature | Rubik | Eleken | Notes |
Core Services | |||
UI/UX Design | ✅ | ⭐ | Key Differentiator: Eleken are elite specialists in SaaS UI/UX. |
Branding & Identity | ✅ | 🟡 | Eleken supports branding, but it's not their core focus. |
Web Design | ✅ | ✅ | Eleken designs websites, but does not build them. |
Development | |||
Framer Development | ✅ | ❌ | Key Differentiator: Rubik offers an end-to-end solution. |
Webflow Development | ❌ | ❌ | Neither service specializes in Webflow. |
Workflow & Communication | |||
Communication Channel | Async (Slack) | Integrated (Client's Tools) | Eleken's designers join your existing workflow. |
Request Management | Unlimited, Parallel Queue | Capped by dedicated designer(s) | Rubik's model is built for higher volume. |
Free Trial | ❌ | ✅ | Eleken's 3-day free trial is a key differentiator. |
Flexibility & Terms | |||
Pause or Cancel Anytime | ✅ | ✅ | Both offer monthly flexibility. |
Team Access | Full, multi-disciplinary team | Dedicated senior designer(s) | Rubik provides a team covering design and development. |
Who is Rubik For?
Rubik is the ideal partner for founders and startups that:
Need an end-to-end solution, from design to a live, production-ready website.
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.
Who is Eleken For?
Eleken is an excellent choice for SaaS companies that:
Have an existing, in-house development team ready to build from design files.
Need to augment their team with specialized, senior-level UI/UX talent.
Value a 3-day free trial to ensure the designer is a perfect fit.
Are focused purely on product design rather than marketing or web development.
Conclusion
End-to-End Execution vs. Specialized Design Expertise
Choosing between Rubik and Eleken is a choice between a full-service partner and a specialized expert.
Eleken provides elite SaaS design talent that plugs directly into your team. They deliver the blueprint; your team handles the construction. It’s a powerful model for companies with strong internal development resources.
Rubik is built for startup speed and execution. Its multi-disciplinary team handles both the design and the development, creating a scalable, end-to-end partnership that fuels growth.
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