A Designjoy alternative for startups.
Designjoy made the design subscription famous. Here is an honest comparison with Oneband: price, scope and what each one is best for.
Albear Halim · 3 min readDesignjoy, run by Brett Williams, lists its subscription at $4,995 a month and excludes video and animated graphics. Oneband costs $999 a month and includes motion, video and print. Both work one request at a time, deliver in about two business days and let you pause. Choose Designjoy for its long track record and Webflow builds. Choose Oneband for a lower price and motion and print in the same plan.
What they have in common
Designjoy made the design subscription model popular, and Oneband follows the same idea. Both give you one senior designer, a request board, one request at a time, new work in about two business days, and the option to pause when it gets quiet. With both, you own every file.
Side by side
| Designjoy | Oneband | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $4,995 | $999 |
| Requests | One at a time | One at a time, add a second pipeline for $849 |
| Delivery | About 48 hours on average | Something new every 2 business days |
| Motion and video | Not included | Included: launch films, demos, motion logos |
| Not for extensive print or InDesign work | Included: stationery, brochures, event graphics | |
| Websites | Webflow development included | Designed, or built as a fast static site |
| Brands | Unlimited brands | One brand per plan |
| Team access | Up to 2 users | Your whole team on the board |
| Refund | 75% back if not happy after the first week | Full refund after the first week |
When Designjoy is the better choice
- You want a long track record. Designjoy has run for years and has a large public portfolio.
- You run several brands. Their plan covers unlimited brands.
- You build in Webflow. Webflow development is part of their plan.
When Oneband is the better choice
- Budget matters. $999 a month is about a fifth of Designjoy’s listed price.
- You need motion. Launch films, product demos and animated posts are in the same plan.
- You need print or Arabic. Stationery, event graphics and bilingual layouts are included.
- Your whole team needs access. Everyone can add requests to the board.
Who you get
Oneband launched in 2026, but the designer behind it has been doing this for years. I have designed brands since 2013 and products since 2022, for more than 20 clients in 5 countries, including UX for a platform used by 25 US pharmacies. The case studies on this site are concept projects, made to show the full range in one place. If you want to see more, ask on a call and I will walk you through past work. Or try Oneband for a week: if it isn’t right, you get your money back.
Questions people ask
How much does Designjoy cost?
Designjoy lists its subscription at $4,995 a month (designjoy.co, November 2026). Prices change, so check their site.
Does Designjoy do video or motion?
No. Designjoy lists video and animated graphics such as GIFs as not included. Oneband includes motion, video and launch films.
What is a cheaper alternative to Designjoy?
Oneband offers a similar model, one senior designer with one request at a time, for $999 a month, and includes motion and print.