Collaborative, not transactional

Superside vs. Penji

Superside works collaboratively alongside enterprise brands to reliably scale design that drives results, while Penji serves marketing and creative teams with more transactional needs that simply require quick-turn design requests.

Comparing Superside as the Penji Alternative


Services offered	Specializes in creative services—graphic design, motion graphics, illustration, custom production (video, sound, photo)—as well as campaigns and concepts for marketing and creative teams. Full branding and rebranding services are also available.	Specializes in creative services—graphic design, motion graphics, illustration, custom production (video, sound, photo)—as well as campaigns and concepts for marketing and creative teams. Full branding and rebranding services are also available.	Penjis offers a wide range of comparable design services. Notably, they don't offer motion graphics or video production and branding services are limited to assets based on your input.
Pricing	Transparent, subscription pricing starts at $5,000 per month that can easily scale up (or down) to support the design needs of an entire enterprise organization	Transparent, subscription pricing starts at $5,000 per month that can easily scale up (or down) to support the design needs of an entire enterprise organization	Tiered pricing ranges from $499 to $999 per month.
Onboarding	Collaborative initial onboarding process to understand your brand, current team structure, existing skills, and ongoing team needs.	Collaborative initial onboarding process to understand your brand, current team structure, existing skills, and ongoing team needs.	Penji operates on a self-serve model where you use their platform to submit your requests. In-app support available on demand.
Turnaround time	12 to 48 hours	12 to 48 hours	24-48 hours for simple projects and 72-96 hours for complex ones.
Communication	Stay in close contact with your dedicated creative project manager through the Superside platform, email, or Slack integration as well as through an optional weekly meeting.	Stay in close contact with your dedicated creative project manager through the Superside platform, email, or Slack integration as well as through an optional weekly meeting.	All communication takes place online within the platform.
Number of requests / revisions	Unlimited revisions based on hours available in your selected plans which can scale up or down based on needs. Several simultaneous projects are possible. Any unused hours rollover into the next month.	Unlimited revisions based on hours available in your selected plans which can scale up or down based on needs. Several simultaneous projects are possible. Any unused hours rollover into the next month.	Unlimited requests and revisions. Due to their queue system, where requests are filled chronologically on a first-in-first-out basis, you may only work on one project at a time.
Talent	Full-time employees and contractors, carefully vetted from over 57 countries in 19 time zones.	Full-time employees and contractors, carefully vetted from over 57 countries in 19 time zones.	Only the top 2% of designers who apply are hired.

An antidote to the legacy agency model

Superside's Creative-as-a-Service solution is built for ambitious marketing and creative teams. It helps you save time on hiring and career laddering, and avoid the hassle of dealing with multiple slow and expensive agencies. Want the full story? The video on the right is ready to spill the beans. 👉

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Comprehensive Design and Branding Solutions vs. Basic Execution

Superside can help you improve or execute on your existing brand, design a completely new brand or create a custom solution, such as a brand lift or refresh. Your wishes set our creative minds in motion. And, since no one knows your brand like you, we’ll take the time to consult with you so we can uncover those hidden gems that are only found through collaboration.

On the other hand, Penji will only follow existing brand guidelines and standards. It doesn't offer consultation or development as part of its services.

A Collaborative Team, Not a Freelancer

Depending on your industry and business model, you may have several different marketing teams or you might be a team of one. If you’re looking for a scalable DesignOps process with dedicated teams and collaborative workflows, Superside is your perfect match. We’re also able to work with one team or many teams within your organization.

With Penji, the focus is on one-and-done projects rather than a repeatable process that can easily adapt to changing needs.

Adapt as Needed, Rather Than Stand in Line

Superside's versatile subscription plans and optimized design process help you avoid the rigidity of a queue-based system—letting you easily manage multiple priorities and projects at once. Your Project Manager will be by your side to ensure you make the most of the hours and services in your plan. React to change instead of being stopped in your tracks and rely on predictable, transparent pricing backed by unwavering customer support.

Much Faster

20x

Faster than hiring creatives in-house

cut costs

50%

Reduction in average cost per asset

ship faster

70%

Lower turnaround time for digital assets

stress free

9.6

Average NPS rating from customers

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Superside vs. Penji

Comparing Superside as the Penji Alternative

Services offered

Pricing

Onboarding

Turnaround time

Communication

Number of requests / revisions

Talent

An antidote to the legacy agency model

Comprehensive Design and Branding Solutions vs. Basic Execution

A Collaborative Team, Not a Freelancer

Adapt as Needed, Rather Than Stand in Line

20x

50%

70%

9.6

Superside is made for:

Creative Directors

Performance Marketers

DesignOps Managers

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