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DesignCrowd vs. Private Internet Access

Built from each tool’s researched, reviewed record. Figures are checked against public pricing pages at research time — always confirm current pricing with the vendor before buying.

The short version

Private Internet Access starts at $2 per seat, versus DesignCrowd at $99. DesignCrowd carries the higher aggregate rating (9.0/5 vs 4.3/5).

Full comparison

DesignCrowdfrom $99 per month
Private Internet Accessfrom $2 per month
Audyense Score29AS*Low25AS*Low
PositioningDesignCrowd is a creative freelancers’ marketplace that claims to be the premier source for tailored designs.Private Internet Access is a veteran VPN built for users who like to tinker, exposing extensive configuration over encryption, protocols, and routing that mainstream apps hide.
Free tierYesNo
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
  • Starting plan$2
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
Multiple Design CategoriesYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Designer FinderYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Design GalleriesYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Design CrowdsourcingYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Design OutsourcingYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Project managementYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Money back guaranteeYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Multiple Payment MethodsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Multiple Currency Support.YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Editorially noted strength: Cheap long plans Unlimited devices Highly configurableYesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.
Editorially noted strength: deep configurability, unlimited devices, and low cost on long plans.YesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.
WebYesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.
WindowsYesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.
LinuxYesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.
Documented capability: It supports unlimited simultaneous devices and leans on a no-logs policy that has been tested in court records.YesDocumented in the Softwares.com editorial review.
Integrations verified
Aggregate rating9.0 · No reviews yet4.3 · No reviews yet
Integrations
Security & compliance
Pros
  • Independent review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Documented capability: Multiple Design Categories
  • Documented capability: Designer Finder
  • Documented capability: Design Galleries
  • Documented capability: Design Crowdsourcing
  • Editorial review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Editorially noted strength: Cheap long plans Unlimited devices Highly configurable
  • Editorially noted strength: deep configurability, unlimited devices, and low cost on long plans.
  • Web
Cons
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
  • cious, Power Users Editor rating 4.3 / 5 Founded 2010 Headquarters Denver, CO, USA What is Private Internet Access ?
  • Private Internet Access is a veteran VPN built for users who like to tinker, exposing extensive configuration over encryption, protocols, and routing that mainstream apps hide.
  • It supports unlimited simultaneous devices and leans on a no-logs policy that has been tested in court records.
  • Budget-conscious users and power users are the fit.
  • Long multi-year plans are cheap, while US jurisdiction will concern the privacy-strict and speeds can be inconsistent.
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