Choosing Between Design Drop and Kimp

Both Design Drop and Kimp offer unlimited graphic design at a flat monthly fee. But they differ in meaningful ways that could affect which is the better fit for your business. Here’s how they compare.

Company Background

Design Drop

Design Drop is an unlimited design subscription that covers everything from social media graphics and branding to packaging, motion graphics, exhibition designs, and web design. With 24–48 hour turnaround, dedicated designers, and clients across the US, UAE, and India, Design Drop is built for businesses that need fast, versatile creative output.

Kimp

Kimp started as a traditional design agency in 2003 before launching its unlimited subscription model in 2019. They offer two main plans: Kimp Graphics and Kimp Video. Kimp is known for extensive blog content, a large design team, and partnerships with brands like Universal Music and Harley-Davidson.

Pricing

This is where the difference matters most. Kimp’s Graphics plan is priced at $1,397/month (though they frequently offer 50% off promotions for the first few months). Their combined Graphics + Video plan runs even higher.

Design Drop’s pricing is significantly more accessible while still delivering a broad scope of services including motion graphics. Visit our pricing page for current details. For startups and small businesses especially, Design Drop offers considerably more value per dollar.

Scope of Services

Both services cover a wide range of design work. Here’s where they overlap and differ.

Design Drop includes in every plan: social media graphics, logo design and branding, presentations, web and app design, packaging, print materials, motion graphics, exhibition and billboard designs, and email templates.

Kimp splits services across plans. Kimp Graphics covers static design work. Motion graphics and video require the separate Kimp Video plan at additional cost. To get both, you’d need the combined plan, which pushes the price even higher.

Design Drop includes motion graphics in every plan, making it a more comprehensive single-subscription solution.

Turnaround Time

Design Drop delivers most standard requests within 24 to 48 hours. Kimp also delivers simple tasks within 24 hours, with more complex projects taking 2–4 days. Both are fast by industry standards.

Revisions

Both offer unlimited revisions at no extra cost. Neither service charges for additional rounds of feedback until you’re fully satisfied.

Designer Experience

Design Drop assigns dedicated designers who learn your brand and maintain consistency across all projects. Kimp also provides a dedicated design team with a project manager who coordinates workflow through their KIMP360 platform.

Both models work well for brand consistency. Kimp’s project manager layer adds an extra coordination step, which can be helpful for larger teams but may slow down direct communication for smaller businesses.

Platform and Communication

Kimp uses their custom KIMP360 platform for request submission, feedback, and project management. It includes a unique feature where you can draw directly on designs to highlight changes.

Design Drop uses a streamlined project management system with direct designer communication and the option for video calls on complex projects.

Who Should Choose Design Drop?

Design Drop is the better choice if you want motion graphics included without paying for a separate plan, you’re looking for a more affordable subscription without compromising on scope, you need exhibition, billboard, or large-format design work, you value direct communication with your designer, or you’re a startup or small business watching your budget.

Who Should Choose Kimp?

Kimp may be the better choice if you need heavy video editing alongside graphic design, you prefer a project manager coordinating between you and the designers, you want their on-design feedback drawing tool, or you’re a larger company with budget for their premium pricing.

The Verdict

For most small to mid-sized businesses, Design Drop delivers more value. You get a broader scope of services — including motion graphics — in every plan, at a significantly lower price point than Kimp. Kimp is a strong option if you need dedicated video editing or prefer their managed project coordinator model, but you’ll pay a premium for it.

Want to see the difference for yourself? Book a free call with Design Drop and let’s discuss your design needs.