# Penji, SmartSites vs Kimp Comparison

| | Penji | SmartSites | Kimp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 186 | 253 | 15 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (89.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (84.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (93.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $499.00 Per Month | Contact Us Per Month | $599.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Penji

Pros:
- Quick Turnaround (15 reviews)
- Design Quality (12 reviews)

Cons:
- Time Zone Issues (5 reviews)
- Communication Issues (4 reviews)

### SmartSites

Pros:
- Communication (24 reviews)
- Customer Support (20 reviews)

Cons:
- Communication Issues (13 reviews)
- Slow Response Time (9 reviews)

### Kimp

Pros:
- Branding (1 reviews)
- Design Quality (1 reviews)


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Penji | SmartSites | Kimp | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Quality of Work** | 9.1 (127 reviews) | 9.6 (213 reviews) | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Responsiveness** | 9.5 (127 reviews) | 9.8 (209 reviews) | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Expertise of Team** | 9.1 (126 reviews) | 9.7 (212 reviews) | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Execution Ability** | 9.2 (127 reviews) | 9.6 (211 reviews) | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Communication Skills** | 9.4 (127 reviews) | 9.7 (211 reviews) | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Professionalism** | 9.6 (126 reviews) | 9.8 (212 reviews) | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (138 reviews) | 9.7 (225 reviews) | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Penji

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Business

Price: $499.00 Per Month

Description: For SMB's & Startups looking for a creative extension of their team.

Key Features:
- Branding & Logos
- Illustration
- Email & Newsletters

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/penji/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### SmartSites

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Organic SEO

Price: Contact Us Per Month

Key Features:
- Dedicated Project Manager
- Real-Time Marketing Reports
- Leads Analysis & Management

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsites/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Kimp

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Kimp's Unlimited Graphic Design Service

Price: $599.00 Per Month

Description: Get graphic design services for a flat monthly fee.



Key Features:
- Unlimited Requests
- Unlimited Revisions
- Unlimited Brands

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/kimp/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Professional Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Penji** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartSites** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kimp** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Penji | SmartSites | Kimp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Penji | SmartSites | Kimp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Penji | SmartSites | Kimp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Go Live Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Training ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Admin Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Marketing Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Penji** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartSites** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kimp** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Penji | SmartSites | Kimp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Penji | SmartSites | Kimp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Ecosystem Service Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Penji** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartSites** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kimp** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Penji | SmartSites | Kimp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Penji | SmartSites | Kimp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Penji | SmartSites | Kimp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Go Live Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Training ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Admin Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Marketing Strategy

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Penji** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartSites** | 9.9/10 | 20 |
| **Kimp** | N/A | N/A |

#### Other Platform Features

| Feature | Penji | SmartSites | Kimp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Notifications & Reminders** | Not enough data | 9.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Contract Database** | Not enough data | 10.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Contract Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | Not enough data | 9.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **E-Signature** | Not enough data | 9.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### B2B Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Penji** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartSites** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kimp** | N/A | N/A |

#### Team Quality

| Feature | Penji | SmartSites | Kimp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Change Management Skills** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Executive Presence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vertical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Technology Partnerships** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Graphic Design Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/graphic-design-services)


**Unique to SmartSites (27):** [HubSpot Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/hubspot-consulting-services), [Klaviyo Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/klaviyo-consulting), [Shopify Marketing Experts ](https://www.g2.com/categories/shopify-marketing-experts), [Shopify Web Developers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/shopify-web-developers), [Shopify Designers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/shopify-designers), [Node.js Developers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/node-js-developers), [Blog Writing Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/blog-writing-services), [Content Editing Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-editing-services), [Market Research Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/market-research-services), [JavaScript Developers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/javascript-developers), [Lead Generation Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/lead-generation-services), [WordPress Developers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/wordpress-developers), [PHP Developers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/php-developers), [E-Commerce Development Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-commerce-development), [Drupal Development Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/drupal-development), [Website Design Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/website-design), [User Experience (UX) Design Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/user-experience-ux-design-services), [Content Writing Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-writing-services), [Marketing Strategy Agencies](https://www.g2.com/categories/marketing-strategy), [Branding Agencies ](https://www.g2.com/categories/branding-agencies), [Social Media Marketing (SMM) Companies ](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-marketing-smm-companies), [PPC Agencies](https://www.g2.com/categories/ppc-services), [SEO Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/seo-services), [Content Marketing Agencies ](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-marketing-agencies), [Email Marketing Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-marketing-services), [Digital Marketing Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-marketing), [Amazon Marketing Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/amazon-marketing-services)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Penji | SmartSites | Kimp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 89.7% | 84.1% | 93.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 9.2% | 13.4% | 6.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 1.1% | 2.4% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### Penji

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 22.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 10.0%
- **Computer Software:** 4.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.9%
- **Accounting:** 3.3%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.3%
- **Design:** 3.3%
- **Education Management:** 3.3%
- **Financial Services:** 3.3%
- **Retail:** 3.3%
- **Other:** 38.9%

#### SmartSites

- **Retail:** 9.3%
- **Construction:** 7.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 6.5%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 6.1%
- **Financial Services:** 5.3%
- **Consumer Goods:** 4.9%
- **Automotive:** 4.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.1%
- **Computer Software:** 2.8%
- **Legal Services:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 46.7%

#### Kimp

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 20.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.3%
- **Manufacturing:** 6.7%
- **Real Estate:** 6.7%
- **Outsourcing/Offshoring:** 6.7%
- **Online Media:** 6.7%
- **Machinery:** 6.7%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 6.7%
- **Graphic Design:** 6.7%
- **Consumer Goods:** 6.7%
- **Other:** 13.3%

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## Alternatives

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/penji-vs-smartsites-vs-kimp)