99designs Review
Freelance Marketplaces
Quick verdict: Best for design contests and branding. We recommend it when you want multiple concepts and a contest format for design.
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About 99designs
The global creative platform.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Design contests
- Curated
- Quality
Cons
- Cost
- Niche
Our review
99designs runs design contests and direct hire projects. You post a brief and designers submit concepts; you pick a winner and work with them on revisions. Strong for logos, branding, and packaging. You can also hire a designer directly for a project without a contest.
Contest packages vary in price; you get multiple concepts from different designers. We recommend 99designs when you want several design options and a contest format. For a single fixed-price gig, Fiverr is faster. For broader freelance work, Upwork or Freelancer.com. 99designs is design-focused and curated.
Good for businesses that need a logo, brand identity, or packaging and want to choose from many concepts.
Key features
- Contests
- Direct hire
- Design focus
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
- You post a brief; designers submit concepts; you provide feedback and pick a winner. You then work with the winner on revisions.
- Contest packages vary by tier and design type. Check 99designs.com for current pricing.
- No. 99designs covers logos, branding, packaging, web design, and other design categories.
- 99designs uses contests with multiple concepts; Fiverr is direct purchase of a gig from one seller.
- Yes. You can run a contest or hire a designer directly for a project.