Superside vs. Kimp
Superside offers a full range of graphic design and video services for mid-market and enterprise companies, while Kimp only provides a specific range of graphic and video design services for agencies, entrepreneurs, and small brands.
Comparing Superside as the Kimp Alternative
Services offeredWe lean into a full range of design and video capabilities that includes concept and strategic development rather than basic execution. We're here to help you with all of your needs, instead of a select few. | 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. Superside’s end-to-end social media video production includes conceptual work, project management, strategy and optimization tactics, scriptwriting, producing, filming, editing and motion design. | 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. Superside’s end-to-end social media video production includes conceptual work, project management, strategy and optimization tactics, scriptwriting, producing, filming, editing and motion design. | Offers a wide range of graphic design services, with the exception of motion design. (Motion design is only available through the video services.) They also do not offer copywriting, concepting, strategy development or brand development in support of these services. Video services focus on simple explainer, character and social media videos. They do not shoot or develop live footage. |
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Pricing | Transparent, monthly subscription pricing starts at $5,000 per month. You have the flexibility to select a service offering and number of hours. You can also easily scale your services and/or hours up and down as your needs change. | Transparent, monthly subscription pricing starts at $5,000 per month. You have the flexibility to select a service offering and number of hours. You can also easily scale your services and/or hours up and down as your needs change. | Choose from one of three subscription types. Unlimited graphic design services are $599 per month. Unlimited video services are $699 per month and graphics + video is $995 per month. A 7-day free trial lets you submit 3 designs or 1 video request. Certain services are exempt from this trial. |
OnboardingSuperside runs two complimentary onboarding sessions. We conduct the first 45 min kick-off to introduce you to your dedicated team and ask questions about long-term goals and expectations. The second is a 60-minute brand/creative workshop to unpack your needs and nuances to consider before launching your first project. | Collaborative onboarding process to understand your brand, current team structure, existing skills, and ongoing team needs. With a dedicated creative project manager, there is nothing lost between projects. | Collaborative onboarding process to understand your brand, current team structure, existing skills, and ongoing team needs. With a dedicated creative project manager, there is nothing lost between projects. | With Kimp, there is very little onboarding involved. |
Turnaround timeSuperside's lightning-fast turnarounds depend on your plan and design request. Our most affordable plan offers 15 hours of quick turnaround time. Kimp specifies a minimum 48-hour turnaround for video. | 12 to 48 hours | 12 to 48 hours | The average turnaround is 24 hours for graphics and 48 to 96 hours for video. |
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. | Project-related communication takes place within Trello and support is available through live chat. |
Number of requests / revisions | Unlimited revisions based on hours available in your selected plans which can scale up or down based on needs. You may have several simultaneous active projects and any unused hours roll over into the next month. | Unlimited revisions based on hours available in your selected plans which can scale up or down based on needs. You may have several simultaneous active projects and any unused hours roll over into the next month. | You may only have two active requests at one time. In order to have more than two simultaneous requests, you’ll need an additional subscription. |
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. | Currently, most design team members are based in Thailand, Malaysia, India, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. |
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Faster than hiring creatives in-house50%
Reduction in average cost per asset70%
Lower turnaround time for digital assets9.6
Average NPS rating from customersFrictionless, Delightful Design Starts Here
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- How you can achieve design at scale.
- Why we’re different from agencies, freelancers and in-house design teams. (Hint: We’re 20x faster than hiring!)
- Which ways we can support you.
Superside is made for:
Your Superside team plugs into your existing teams to increase output, faster.
Compare Superside vs. Other Alternatives
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While we’ve worked diligently to ensure the accuracy of the information in this post, as we all know too well things can change quickly. As you’re making your choice, check each company’s website and reach out to them directly for the most up-to-the-moment information. If you’re Kimp, and we’ve made an error, reach out to us for corrections.
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