LDA Score · Rank 02

Catchword

Naming · Oakland, CA

Cited signal · ★★★★★ 5.0 on Clutch · 116 reviews · view →

9.0/ 10
Craft 3.3 · Rep 2.9 · Spec 1.7 · Value 1.1
LDA Score
9.0 / 10
Clutch rating
5.0 (116)
Min project
$10,000+
Hourly rate
$300+/hr
Team size
10–49
Location
Oakland, CA

Overview

Catchword should be positioned as the specialist option for companies that need the verbal side of branding and the visual identity to work together. It is especially relevant when naming, messaging, and brand architecture are part of the assignment.

Why it ranks #2 — LDA Score 9.0/10

  • Craft & Portfolio — 3.3/3.5
  • Reputation & Verified Reviews — 2.9/3.0
  • Specialty & Relevant Experience — 1.7/2.0
  • Pricing Transparency & Value — 1.1/1.5

When to choose Catchword

Companies that need naming and identity strategy before or alongside logo design.

What to clarify before hiring

The premium hourly rate makes it less suitable for simple logo-only projects. Keep the warning that logo work is only one part of a broader branding offer.

Main services

Naming, brand identity, logo design.

NamingBrand identityLogo

How it compares

Compare with League Design Agency · Outcrowd · SeekThem Branding — or see the full 2026 ranking.

How we scored this: the LDA Score is our independent editorial rating out of 10, set from public evidence using our published methodology. The Clutch rating and review count are a cited external signal that feeds the Reputation pillar. Figures sourced 2026; verify current details before hiring.

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