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99designs vs DesignCrowd

Similar design contest platforms.

Winner: Tie

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Category Breakdown

Category 99designs DesignCrowd Winner
Contest Quality
99designs has higher budgets on average.
4.4
4.2
Competition
Both very competitive.
4
4
Categories
Both cover main design categories.
4.3
4.3
Direct Projects
99designs has more 1-to-1 work.
4.4
4
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FAQs

Are design contests worth it?

Controversial; lots of unpaid work.

Which is better?

99designs is slightly larger/higher budget.

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Last updated: January 18, 2026
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