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Top 10 UI/UX Audit & Refactoring Companies in the World in 2026

Our ten recommended UI/UX audit companies for 2026, what each is best for, and how to choose the right partner for your project.

By iCreativez TechnologiesUpdated 10 companies

The short answer

Our picks for the top UI/UX audit companies in 2026 are Bakken & Bæck, Baymard Institute, Clay, Fantasy, Huge, Infinum, Netguru, Nielsen Norman Group, Ramotion and ustwo. UI/UX audit companies evaluate digital products for usability problems and redesign them to improve conversion and satisfaction. The list is alphabetical, not ranked, so choose based on your size, industry and budget.

At a glance

#CompanyHeadquartersBest for
1Bakken & BæckOslo, NorwayProduct redesign
2Baymard InstituteCopenhagen, DenmarkE-commerce UX research
3ClaySan Francisco, USATech UX
4FantasyNew York, USAProduct design
5HugeNew York, USAExperience design
6InfinumZagreb, CroatiaProduct UX
7NetguruPoznań, PolandUX audits
8Nielsen Norman GroupFremont, USAUX research and audits
9RamotionSan Francisco, USAUI redesign
10ustwoLondon, UKProduct design

Listed alphabetically, not ranked.

The 10 companies

1Bakken & Bæck

Oslo, Norway

Studio.

Headquarters
Oslo, Norway
Best for
Product redesign
Service
UI/UX audit

2Baymard Institute

Copenhagen, Denmark

UX research.

Headquarters
Copenhagen, Denmark
Best for
E-commerce UX research
Service
UI/UX audit

3Clay

San Francisco, USA

Agency.

Headquarters
San Francisco, USA
Best for
Tech UX
Service
UI/UX audit

4Fantasy

New York, USA

Studio.

Headquarters
New York, USA
Best for
Product design
Service
UI/UX audit

5Huge

New York, USA

Agency.

Headquarters
New York, USA
Best for
Experience design
Service
UI/UX audit

6Infinum

Zagreb, Croatia

Agency.

Headquarters
Zagreb, Croatia
Best for
Product UX
Service
UI/UX audit

7Netguru

Poznań, Poland

Software company.

Headquarters
Poznań, Poland
Best for
UX audits
Service
UI/UX audit

8Nielsen Norman Group

Fremont, USA

UX consultancy.

Headquarters
Fremont, USA
Best for
UX research and audits
Service
UI/UX audit

9Ramotion

San Francisco, USA

Agency.

Headquarters
San Francisco, USA
Best for
UI redesign
Service
UI/UX audit

10ustwo

London, UK

Studio.

Headquarters
London, UK
Best for
Product design
Service
UI/UX audit

What UI/UX audit covers

Heuristic review

Expert audit.

Usability testing

Real users.

Analytics

Behaviour data.

Accessibility

WCAG.

Redesign

Fixes.

How to choose a UI/UX audit company

  1. Ask for research methods.
  2. Check accessibility.
  3. Ask for prioritised findings.
  4. Check redesign capability.
  5. Measure results.

Red flags

  • Prices far below the market with no clear explanation.
  • No named team or reluctance to let you interview engineers or designers.
  • Case studies without results, clients or links you can check.
  • Vague contracts that do not assign IP and code ownership to you.
  • No plan for support, documentation or handover after launch.

How we chose these companies

These are iCreativez Technologies’ own recommendations, based on research and experience of the market. We looked for companies with a strong reputation in UI/UX audit, visible client work, and a mix of global firms and specialists. The list is alphabetical, not ranked. We did not re-check every detail with each company, and services, ownership and locations change, so confirm details directly before you engage anyone. No company paid to appear.

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Frequently asked questions

Who are the top UI/UX audit companies?

Our picks for the top UI/UX audit companies in 2026 are Bakken & Bæck, Baymard Institute, Clay, Fantasy, Huge, Infinum, Netguru, Nielsen Norman Group, Ramotion and ustwo. UI/UX audit companies evaluate digital products for usability problems and redesign them to improve conversion and satisfaction. The list is alphabetical, not ranked, so choose based on your size, industry and budget.

What is a UX audit?

An evaluation of usability problems.

How long does it take?

Usually weeks.

What does it cost?

Varies by scope.

How much do UI/UX audit services cost?

Cost depends on scope, the team’s location and seniority, and the engagement model (fixed price, time and materials or dedicated team). Rates in Eastern Europe, Latin America and South Asia are usually lower than in the US or Western Europe. See our cost and rates guide for typical 2026 hourly rates.

How did you choose these companies?

They are our own recommendations, based on research and experience of the market: reputation, size, specialisation and visible client work. The list is alphabetical, not ranked, and no company paid to appear. iCreativez Technologies publishes this page and is not part of the list.