Afternow and Hexcode,
side by side.
Both take a company from brand to website to product, with the same team building what it designs. The difference is who each is built for.
| Compare | AfternowFormerly Balkan Brothers | HexcodeUsFor funded startups |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | ||
| B2B companies. 40% of its Clutch clients are enterprises Clutch | Funded startups from seed to Series B, usually teams of 2 to 25 | |
| Services | ||
| Strategy, brand, website, product and development Afternow's site | Brand, website, product design and development, across web, iOS and Android | |
| Who does the work | ||
| Not stated on its site | Senior designers and developers only. No juniors, no account managers | |
| How you work together | ||
| Not stated on its site | Direct Slack access to the people doing the work, from day one | |
| Time to launch | ||
| Not stated on its site | Most websites launch in 4 to 6 weeks | |
| Based | ||
| Krk, Croatia, nine hours ahead of the US West Coast Clutch | Indore, India, with overlap until 1pm PT | |
| Price | ||
| $5,000 minimum and $100 to $149 an hour on Clutch. Most reviewed projects ran $50,000 to $199,999 Clutch | Not published. Project-based, retainer or hourly, quoted after a 30-minute call | |
| Reviews | ||
| 4.9 from 13 reviews on Clutch Clutch | No Clutch reviews yet. Founder reviews and video testimonials are on our proof page | |
| Named clients | ||
| ThoughtSpot, ShipBob, Descartes, CloudZero, AWS Afternow's site | Serval, LlamaIndex, Riveter (YC F24), Haven, Delve, Cuemath | |
Why teams weighing Afternow pick Hexcode.
Same range of work. A team built around how startups move.
- 01
Brand, site and product, one team
One studio instead of three vendors. The people who shape your brand and site build them, then stay on for the product.
- 02
Built for startups, not enterprise
40% of Afternow's Clutch clients are enterprises. Ours are funded startups, 100+ since 2020, backed by YC, a16z and Sequoia.
- 03
Live in weeks, not quarters
Most of our websites launch in 4 to 6 weeks. Drizz's redesign took four, and it saw 3.6x more users after.
- 04
Senior people, in your Slack
No juniors or account managers. You talk to the people doing the work, and we overlap with US teams until 1pm PT.
Shipped fast, and what it changed.
Each one led by the number the client shared.
What founders say about working with us.
“I churned through 7 Framer / Web Dev / Design agencies before finding Shabbir & Hexcode. For the first time - we are able to get high quality work done at startup speed. It is a legitimate breath of fresh air - could not recommend more”
Michael BrodCo-Founder, Haven“The launch went really well, we've been slammed. Getting the copy and messaging refined clearly made an impact. Leads have been really high quality and within our ICP.”
Abby GrillsFounder and CEO, Riveter“Working with Hexcode has felt like having an in-house design team from day one. They didn't just execute, they shaped product flows, clarified our brand voice, and brought consistency across app, web, and marketing. Over nearly two years, they've been our true partners: responsive and detail-obsessed.”
Lalit BihaniCEO and Co-founder, Volt Money“Shabbir and the entire Hexcode team are incredible! Wouldn't be where we are without them. 10/10 support, speed, and quality.”
Selin KocalarCo-Founder and COO, Delve
Is Afternow the same company as Balkan Brothers?
Yes, as far as public sources show. Afternow's Clutch profile lists it as formerly BB Agency and says it rebranded in 2026, and its site carries a journal post called "Goodbye, Balkan Brothers". Its site dates the studio from 2012.
How much does Afternow cost?
Afternow doesn't publish prices on its site. Its Clutch profile lists a $5,000 minimum project and $100 to $149 an hour, and the most common project size among its reviews is $50,000 to $199,999.
How is Hexcode different from Afternow?
Both cover brand, website, product and development with one team. Afternow works with B2B companies, and 40% of its Clutch clients are enterprises. Hexcode works with funded startups from seed to Series B, with senior people only, direct Slack access and most websites launched in 4 to 6 weeks.
How much does Hexcode cost?
We don't publish a price. We work project by project, on a retainer or by the hour, and we quote after a 30-minute call once we know what you need.
Can Hexcode take over work another studio started?
Yes. Haven came to us after seven agencies, and we redesigned its website and rebuilt it in Framer.