PENJI VS. DESIGN FORCE

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Penji alternative?

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Penji assigns a different designer per project. Design Force gives you a fully managed team that learns your brand and keeps every asset consistent.

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1M + PROJECTS DELIVERED | AVERAGE 4.9/5 CLIENT SATISFACTION | 98% FASTER TURNAROUND TIMES

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Pricing	Design ForceFlexible & custom plansStarts at $1,600/month. Scale up, scale down, pause, or adjust capabilities monthly.	PenjiLow entry priceStarts at $499/month, with one active project at a time.
Rollover flexibility	Design ForceUp to 12-month rolloverKeep unused hours for up to 12 months, so slower months don’t mean losing capacity you already paid for.	PenjiNo rollover hoursThey operate on a strict use-it-or-lose-it policy rather than tracking or saving unused daily hours.
Capacity control	Design ForceAdapts to your teamAdjust your plan monthly and roll unused hours forward.	PenjiTiered subscriptionCapabilities and capacity expand on higher-priced plans.
Design model	Design ForceDedicated team on every planA project manager, art director, and designers learn your brand.	PenjiPlatform-led design subscriptionSubmit requests through a platform and work with assigned designers.
Brand consistency	Design ForceBuilt in from day oneThe same team applies creative direction and QA consistently.	PenjiVaries by designerDesigners may change by project, depending on availability.
Project management	Design ForceDirect PM accessWork directly with your PM on requests and feedback.	PenjiMostly in-platformFeedback and collaboration happen mainly through chat.
Team model	Design ForceOne managed teamWork with the same PM, art director, and designers.	PenjiPool of freelancersYour designer may vary from project to project.
Capability	Design Force50+ capabilitiesCovers web, animation, UI/UX, video, copywriting, and more.	PenjiBroad catalogOffers 120+ creative services, with limits by plan.
Requests & revisions	Design ForceTruly unlimitedUnlimited requests and revisions with a focus on getting it right the first time.	PenjiOne after anotherRequests move through the queue within active project limits.
Turnaround time	Design ForceQuick and consistentMost requests return in 48–72 hours, depending on complexity.	PenjiTurnaround variesDelivery timing depends on your plan, scope, and request queue.

Go beyond one-off support with a
dedicated creative team

Work with a dedicated Design Force team that delivers consistent, on-brand assets. Backed by fast-moving teams at HubSpot, TikTok, and many more.

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Why teams choose Design Force

Dedicated support
Work with a consistent PM, art director, and designers.
Flexible commitment
Scale up, scale down, pause, or adjust your plan monthly.
Top quality
Vetted by hundreds of teams, including TikTok, UFC, and HubSpot.
Focused design production
Turn your strategy into campaign assets across every channel.

Client spotlight

Sophistication & speed

We didn’t have a design team, we needed someone who could elevate our brand and meet the sophistication we deserved. Design Force brings that level of quality every time. The team is fast, thoughtful, and consistent, even on urgent projects. We’re proud of everything we put out, and that’s because of their work. They’ve helped us show who we really are.”

Lauren PancoVP of Marketing @ START Center for Cancer Research

Design that makes brands shine

Tiktok INTERACTIVE DESIGN — INTERACTIVE DESIGN

Tiktok PRESENTATION DESIGN — PRESENTATION DESIGN

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Penji vs Design Force
Which model fits your team?

Both provide subscription-based design. The right fit depends on the consistency, workflow support, and creative range you need.

best for quality

You need consistent, on-brand design.
You want a team that manages the workflow.

Choose Design Force if you:

Have ongoing creative needs
Want a dedicated team that learns your brand
Need project management, art direction, and QA included
Want direct support for requests and feedback
Need access to a broad range of design capabilities
Want capacity you can adjust as your workload changes

Best for:

Ongoing campaign production
Fully managed workflow
Brand consistency
Broad capability range

You want fast, low-cost design support.
Your requests are simple and predictable.

Choose Penji if you:

Have simple, predictable graphics needs
Want a lower starting monthly price
Prefer submitting requests through an online platform
Can work within active-project limits
Are comfortable with designers assigned by availability
Can upgrade plans for more capacity and support

Best for:

Simple, steady requests
Platform-based workflow
Lower starting price
Assigned designers

Design support that feels in-house, backed by a dedicated team

Penji’s entry plan handles standard graphics one project at a time. Design Force gives you a dedicated team that learns your brand and scales with your campaigns.

Why leading brands trust Design Force

top quality

5/5in brand consistency

“Design Force is super reliable and incredibly fast! I feel relieved knowing the project will be delivered on time and will be great work.”

FAQs

Is Design Force a good Penji alternative?

Yes. Design Force is a strong Penji alternative for teams that want more hands-on support and a managed design workflow. While Penji works through a platform model with designers assigned based on availability, Design Force gives you a dedicated team that learns your brand, manages your requests, and reviews work for quality before delivery.

What is the main difference between Penji and Design Force?

The biggest difference is how the work is managed. Penji is a platform-led design subscription where teams submit requests and manage work within plan limits. Design Force is a fully managed design production partner with project management, art direction, and QA built into every plan.

Is Penji cheaper than Design Force?

Penji has a lower entry price, starting at $499 a month for basic, self-managed design support. Design Force starts at $1,600 a month and is built for teams that need dedicated support, broader design capabilities, flexible capacity, and consistent on-brand creative.Yes, Penji's Business plan starts lower, around $499 a month. While it suits small teams with steady, graphics-only needs, the entry plan runs one project at a time. Capabilities such as web design, presentations, and motion sit behind higher tiers. Design Force starts at $1,600 a month and includes a dedicated production team, a project manager, and flexible monthly capacity.

Does Design Force offer more flexible access to design capabilities?

Yes. Regardless of the plan you choose, Design Force gives teams access to a wide range of design capabilities through one managed production partner. Instead of choosing a plan based only on preset service tiers, you can adjust support around your workload and priorities.

Does Design Force offer a dedicated team?

Yes. Every Design Force plan includes a dedicated project manager, art director, and design team. Your team learns your brand and stays with you across projects, so every request builds on shared context.

What should I look for in a Penji alternative?

Look beyond the monthly price. Check how requests are managed, what support is included, whether the same team learns your brand, and how much work you can move at once. Our guide to the best design subscription services can help you compare the key factors before choosing a partner.

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With Design Force, work with a team that understands your brand from day one.

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Looking for a Penji alternative? Meet Design Force

Comparing Design Force as the Penji alternative

Go beyond one-off support with a dedicated creative team

Why teams choose Design Force

Dedicated support

Flexible commitment

Top quality

Focused design production