Small companies can get an Awwwards-level website from studios that list budgets under $100k: Studio Naam from $5k, The First The Last, Obys, Cuberto, makemepulse and Refokus around $30k to $50k, and UpSunday for brand, web and motion from one senior team. Verify awards on awwwards.com and ask for live performance numbers.
Written by UpSunday, a brand and web design studio in San Diego. We include ourselves on this list, and every other studio is one we would recommend on the strength of its own work.
The studios
- UpSundaySan Diego, working worldwide
Best for: Small companies that want brand, web and motion at an award level from one senior team
We design and build the identity, the site and the motion together. Our site for Left Coast Design Studio earned an Awwwards Honorable Mention and four CSS Design Awards kudos, and every build ships server-rendered and fast so it ranks as well as it looks.
- Studio NaamUtrecht
Best for: The smallest budgets
Lists $5k to $30k on Awwwards and has five Sites of the Day, most recently LPAS in October 2026.
- The First The LastMiami
Best for: Ambitious brands at a mid budget
Two Sites of the Year and 25 Sites of the Day. Lists $30k to $50k.
- ObysUkraine
Best for: Brand and product sites with motion
35 Sites of the Day, two in October and November 2026. Lists $30k to $50k.
- CubertoNew York
Best for: Business and fintech sites
10 Sites of the Day, including Kelvin Zero. Lists $30k to $50k.
- makemepulseParis
Best for: Luxury and brand interactive
43 Sites of the Day and a Site of the Year. Lists $30k to $50k, though clients skew to large brands.
- Unseen StudioBristol and London
Best for: Small companies with a larger budget
36 Sites of the Day. Lists $50k to $100k.
- basement.studioArgentina
Best for: Developer-heavy product and brand sites
12 Sites of the Day, including the Next.js Conf site.
- RefokusNew York
Best for: Webflow-friendly award builds
Three Sites of the Day, most recently Heimdall Power. Lists $30k to $50k.
How to choose
Verify the awards
Check Site of the Day dates on awwwards.com, not logos on a studio's page, and look at how recent they are.
Budget fit
Awwwards profiles show self-declared budget ranges. Ask what a small-company scope leaves out.
Performance
Ask for Core Web Vitals on a live client site. Award builds can be heavy.
Ownership and handover
Confirm who owns design and code, and how your team edits the site.
Search and accessibility
Content should be server-rendered with real metadata so the site ranks and gets cited.
Relevant work
Look for businesses like yours, not only studios' own portfolio sites.
Questions
How much does an Awwwards-level website cost?
The studios on this list declare budgets from $5k to $100k on Awwwards. Agency guides put small business sites around $10k to $20k and complex builds at $60k to $150k or more.
How long does it take?
Roughly 8 to 12 weeks for a custom site, and 3 to 6 months for complex builds.
How are Awwwards judged?
Site of the Day scores weight Design 40%, Usability 30%, Creativity 20% and Content 10%, with a separate Developer Award.
Is an award-level site right for a small company?
It is when the craft supports conversion: a clear offer, fast pages and a booking path. Motion alone does not sell.
Sources: Website design pricing (ParallelHQ)
