Independent verification scores, services, tools, pricing, and team details for 5 8 and Simpalm side by side.
5 8 and Simpalm are both verified AI-native design studios on StudioRank. Simpalm holds a verification score of 65/100, 50 points ahead of 5 8 at 15/100. Both are based in United States - 5 8 in Houston and Simpalm in Chicago.
Both studios offer Brand/Identity. They differ on 4 other services between them.
Simpalm has the stronger AI-integration evidence on paper, but the right pick depends on scope and budget, not score alone.
Pick 5 8 if the studio's location and timezone fit your team better.
Pick Simpalm if the deeper AI integration is the deciding factor, or your scope includes product design or web design.
This verdict is generated from independently verified data on both studios - verification score, team size, budget bands, and service mix. It reflects the evidence on file, not editorial preference.
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5 8
Being invisible is not a superpower
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We create niche digital solutions for Companies, Startups and Nonprofits.
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Simpalm scores 65/100 on AI verification, 50 points ahead of 5 8 at 15/100. The score reflects tool stack evidence, workflow integration signals in case studies, and portfolio output, not self-reported AI claims.
Both offer Brand/Identity. Simpalm additionally lists Product Design, Web Design, AI Strategy.
| AI Strategy |
| Brand/Identity |
| Full-Stack Dev |
| Product Design |
| Web Design |
