What Awesomic does

Awesomic operates a subscription-based talent marketplace that connects companies with vetted designers, developers, marketers, and video production professionals for a flat monthly fee. Founded in 2020 in Ukraine and now headquartered in San Francisco, the company runs a multi-stage vetting funnel that admits only 0.82% of talent applicants, building a curated bench across 30+ skill sets. Its core offering is an All-in-One subscription priced at $2,995/month (with quarterly billing discount), supplemented by Awesomic Studio and AI Studio entry-level tiers starting around $200–$500/month and 1-1 Dedicated Talent plans starting around $5,000/month.

Underlying the marketplace is an AI-powered matching system that pairs clients with appropriate talent within 24 hours, supported by an OpenAI-integrated AI assistant launched in 2024 and process automation for daily progress updates and unlimited revisions. The platform integrates with Webflow, Framer, WordPress, Airtable, Zapier, Make, Slack, Mailchimp, and HubSpot, and operates a dedicated mobile app for task submission and project management. Awesomic has served 4,000+ customers with 20,000+ completed projects, including named logos such as Tesla, Coca-Cola, Disney, EY, Udemy, Genesis, and a strong roster of Y Combinator-backed startups.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly and quarterly subscriptions with tier-based pricing. Go-to-market combines a self-serve product-led model on the app with enterprise sales for 1-1 plans and custom contracting. Customer segmentation spans startups (the YC-backed primary segment), mid-market companies, enterprises, and agencies seeking overflow capacity. The company has raised approximately $2.85M in disclosed funding across a 2021 seed round led by 10x Value Partners, Flyer One Ventures, Pretiosum Ventures, and Y Combinator, and a 2023 follow-on from Flyer One Ventures, Pioneer Fund, and Red Rooster Capital.

Name

Awesomic

Legal name

Awesomic Inc.

Website

https://awesomic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Awesomic is a subscription-based talent marketplace that matches companies with vetted designers, developers, marketers, and video production professionals within 24 hours. It serves startups (especially Y Combinator-backed), mid-market companies, and enterprises through tiered monthly subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Talent Marketplace

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Software/SaaS Subscriptions (Consumer & Prosumer) (CRAFAIAB)

Keywords

• Talent marketplace
• Design subscription
• Creative services
• No-code development
• Marketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Plans: Monthly subscription model with tiered plans (AI Studio, All-in-One, 1-1) providing access to vetted talent across design, development, and marketing. Billing can be monthly or quarterly (with 20% discount for quarterly). Clients can scale by adding multiple subscriptions or upgrading plans.
2. Dedicated Contractor Plans: 1-1 full-time contractor plans for continuous, dedicated support with custom pricing based on needs. Provides near-dedicated resource model similar to hiring but without recruiting hassle or long contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Awesomic operates a subscription-based talent marketplace that matches companies with vetted designers, developers, and marketers within 24 hours for a flat monthly fee. Its core subscriptions bundle design, no-code development, software development, and marketing services under one predictable price, with unlimited revisions and daily progress updates.

Product overview

Awesomic is a subscription-based talent marketplace platform that provides on-demand access to vetted creative and technical professionals across 30+ skill sets. The core offering is the All-in-One subscription plan (from $2,995/month) which bundles design services (UI/UX, graphic design, brand identity, motion design, illustration), no-code development (Webflow, Framer, Airtable, Zapier, Make), software development (frontend, backend, mobile, AI development), and marketing services under one predictable monthly fee. Additional tiers include Awesomic Studio ($500/month) for smaller needs and 1-1 Dedicated Talent plans ($5,000+/month) for near-dedicated support. The platform differentiates through AI-powered talent matching (matching within 24 hours), unlimited revisions, daily progress updates, and a rigorous vetting process (only 0.82% acceptance rate). Clients interact via the Awesomic app at app.awesomic.com, with integrations to Slack, Mailchimp, HubSpot, and various no-code platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• All-in-One Subscription Plan Comprehensive subscription service providing unlimited access to vetted designers, developers, and marketers across 30+ skill sets. Bundles design, no-code development, marketing, and software development services with unlimited revisions and daily progress updates for $2,995/month.
• Awesomic Studio Subscription Entry-level subscription plan starting at $500/month for quick landing pages and smaller design tasks with access to vetted creative talent.
• AI Studio Subscription Quick task subscription starting at $200/month for mobile app design and quick landing pages.
• 1-1 Dedicated Talent Plan Dedicated talent plan starting at $5,000/month providing near-full-time contractor support with a single matched expert, including a project manager on higher tiers and custom pricing based on specific needs.
• Design Services Comprehensive design offerings including UI/UX design, product design, graphic design, brand identity, motion design, presentation design, illustration, packaging, email design, and book/eBook design for startups, mid-market, and enterprise clients.
• No-code Development No-code development services using Webflow, Framer, Airtable, Zapier, and Make for landing pages, websites, CMS integration, custom interactions, animations, and automation workflows.
• Software Development Full-stack software development including frontend, backend, mobile app development, WordPress, AI development (PyTorch, Vertex AI, LLM, OpenAI, AWS), QA engineering, and data analysis.
• Marketing Services Marketing and content creation services including social media marketing, copywriting, content marketing, PPC and paid ads, SEO, email marketing, analytics and strategy, and marketing automation with Mailchimp and HubSpot integration.
• Video Production Motion design and video production services including animated videos, 2D/3D motion graphics, AI video editing, and video production for various platforms.
• Webflow Development Specialized Webflow no-code development for landing pages, websites, CMS integration, custom interactions, and animations using the Webflow platform.
• Framer Development Framer-based development for micro-sites, landing pages, prototypes, AI startup pages, and animations using the Framer platform.
• Awesomic Mobile App App platform at app.awesomic.com (available on iOS and Google Play) for clients to submit tasks, communicate with talent, receive daily updates, and manage projects with unlimited revisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% lower cost compared to freelancers, agencies, and in-house teams
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WebflowcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebflow is a core technology partner integrated into Awesomic's service offerings. Awesomic provides Webflow development services and maintains official Webflow partnership/expertise, offering unlimited Webflow design and development in their subscription plans.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Superside: Subscription-based design and creative services provider targeting startups, mid-market, and enterprise. Closest direct competitor to Awesomic in the 'design subscription' model with a vetted global talent pool and tiered monthly pricing.
• Designpickle: Flat-rate design subscription service offering unlimited graphic and creative design to SMBs and enterprises. Direct competitor on the recurring-design subscription model Awesomic pioneered.
• Penji: On-demand design subscription platform providing unlimited graphic, web, and brand design for a flat monthly fee. Direct subscription-design competitor to Awesomic's Studio and All-in-One tiers.
• ManyPixels: Subscription-based design service offering unlimited graphic design requests for a flat monthly fee. Direct overlap with Awesomic's design subscription value proposition and target SMB/startup buyer.
• Kimp: Design and video subscription service providing unlimited graphic design and video production to businesses on a flat monthly plan. Direct competitor given Awesomic's recent expansion into video and design subscriptions.
• 99designs (by Vista): Global design marketplace connecting businesses with freelance designers across branding, web, and product design. Comparable on the design services buyer journey, though delivered through a contest/project model rather than subscription.
• Twine: Network connecting businesses with vetted freelance creatives, developers, and producers. Comparable to Awesomic on the curated creative-and-tech talent marketplace model, though focused on project-based engagements rather than subscriptions.

Broad incumbents

• Toptal: Vetted top-tier freelance network for designers, developers, and finance experts. Comparable to Awesomic on rigorous vetting and senior-talent positioning, but operates on project/contract engagements rather than flat monthly subscriptions.
• Upwork: Largest general-purpose freelance marketplace covering design, development, marketing, and writing. Direct reference competitor for Awesomic's 'Upwork alternative' positioning; broader, less curated, and lower price point.
• Fiverr: Global marketplace for freelance services across design, development, marketing, and video. Comparable on the demand side as a place buyers go to source creative and technical talent; very different on supply model and curation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/awesomic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SenseofAwe
• Facebookfacebook.com/awesomicinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/awesomic
• Instagraminstagram.com/awesomic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors10 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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