Kimp Review (2026): My Honest Take on Design + Video
The short version
- Verdict: An active-request subscription that includes short-form video as a first-class discipline. Published prices, aggressive first-months promo, and a fixed request cap per plan.
- Price: $1397 to $1697 per month per the vendor's pricing page (July 2026).
- Best for: Teams needing both graphic design and short-form video in one contract with published pricing.
- Avoid if: You need copywriting, want unused capacity to roll over, or your monthly volume fits under a one-slot Penji plan.
- Sources: All figures below are verified against the vendor's public pricing and marketing pages on July 24, 2026, plus publicly available third-party review-platform summaries. This review is desk research, not a paid engagement.
Quick facts
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Canada
- Founders
- Senthu Velnayagam and Ven Velnayagam
- Pricing source
- www.kimp.io/pricing/ (verified July 2026)
What Kimp is
Kimp is a subscription creative service founded in 2019 and headquartered in Toronto. Per the vendor's marketing, Kimp packages unlimited graphic design and short-form video requests into flat monthly plans with unlimited revisions and a dedicated design team.
The distinctive shape of the plan is that video is not an add-on. Kimp Video and Kimp Graphics+Video treat short-form video as a co-equal discipline rather than as a premium tier, which is unusual in the active-request category.
Who Kimp is built for
DTC and social-video-heavy brands. Teams shipping paid social with static plus video variants are the shape Kimp is priced for.
Marketing teams already producing weekly cutdowns. The Kimp Video plan supports short-form product videos, ad edits, and social cutdowns without a specialist video subscription.
Buyers who compare openly. Kimp publishes pricing and runs a large first-months promo (currently advertised as 50% off the first four months on the pricing page).
Kimp pricing (July 2026)
Verified against kimp.io/pricing on July 24, 2026. Prices below are regular monthly rates. A promotional 50%-off first-four-months offer runs on the pricing page as of the fetch date.
| Plan | Price / mo | Active requests | Turnaround | Hours / day (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimp Graphics | $1,397 | 3 | 24 hours | 2–2.5 |
| Kimp Video | $1,397 | 2 | 24 hours | 2–2.5 |
| Kimp Graphics + Video | $1,697 | 5 | 24 hours | 2–2.5 per discipline |
Source: kimp.io/pricing, verified July 2026. Kimp advertises a 50%-off first-four-months promo on the pricing page.
How onboarding works, according to Kimp
Kimp's marketing describes self-serve signup with same-day team assignment and a dashboard for submitting requests. Per the pricing page, there is no contract and the account can be canceled any time.
Turnaround, as Kimp publishes it
Kimp publishes a 24-hour first-draft target on standard requests across every plan. Per the vendor's plan pages, output is bounded by the active-request cap (three for Graphics, two for Video, five for Graphics+Video), and additional briefs queue behind them.
What Kimp does well
- Video is a first-class discipline. Kimp Video and Graphics+Video treat short-form video as a co-equal service, not an add-on.
- Published, tiered pricing. Three plan prices on the pricing page. No consultation call required.
- Documented 24-hour turnaround target. Stated across every plan.
- Dedicated design team. Same team across requests per the vendor's marketing.
- Aggressive first-months promo. 50%-off first four months on the pricing page as of July 2026, which functions as a de facto trial.
- Month-to-month with cancel any time. Per Kimp's pricing page terms.
Where Kimp falls short
- Active-request cap limits burst weeks. "Unlimited requests" is capped by the number of active requests worked on at a time (three, two, or five depending on plan). Kimp is not literally unlimited concurrency.
- No rollover of unused capacity. Kimp's active-request model resets each cycle. Flocksy rolls unused hours for 30 days per flocksy.com/pricing, see our Flocksy review.
- Copywriting is not part of the core plans. Video and design are covered, but copy is not a headline service.
- Promo pricing can obscure real cost. The visible 50%-off number is a first-four-months offer; teams should model the regular rate for a full year.
- Higher entry point than pure graphic subscriptions. $1,397 is above Penji's $499 for teams that only need graphic-only capacity.
Kimp vs the category
| Kimp | Penji | Design Pickle | Flocksy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price / mo | $1,397 | $499 | Quote only | $1,199 |
| Model | Active requests | Active projects | Active projects | Daily hours |
| Rollover | No | No | No | 30 days |
| Video included | Yes (dedicated plan) | No | Not a headline | Yes |
| Copy included | No | No | No | Yes |
| Public pricing | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Sources: each vendor's pricing page, verified July 2026.
Where Kimp fits, industry by industry
Where Kimp fits well. Direct-to-consumer brands running paid social with static plus video variants, agencies producing weekly cutdowns for clients, and marketing teams that would otherwise buy a design subscription plus a separate video editor.
Where Kimp is a middling fit. Teams that need copy in the same contract or teams that only ship graphic design (Penji is cheaper for graphics-only workloads).
Where Kimp is the wrong tool. Teams that need copywriting, teams with spiky workloads that would benefit from banked hours, and teams whose creative work requires custom illustration and art direction beyond a subscription's ceiling.
Refund, pause, and cancellation policy
- Refund: Per the pricing page, Kimp advertises a satisfaction commitment on the first cycle. Confirm current terms at kimp.io before you sign up.
- Pause: Supported per Kimp's marketing.
- Cancel: Any time from the account, per the pricing page's "no contracts, cancel any time" language.
Who should pick Kimp
Pick Kimp if you need both graphic design and short-form video in one contract, if you want published pricing, and if the 50%-off first-four-months offer covers your ramp period.
Who should skip Kimp
Skip Kimp if you only need graphics (Penji is cheaper), if you need copy in the same contract (Flocksy covers copy), or if you want unused capacity to bank.
Bottom line
Kimp is the clearest published-price answer for a subscription that covers both graphic design and short-form video. The trade-offs are the same as the active-request category generally: no rollover, and "unlimited" is bounded by the concurrent request cap. Read the plan you are actually buying against the number of ads and videos you actually ship in a month.
FAQ
How much does Kimp cost in 2026?
Per kimp.io/pricing (July 2026): Kimp Graphics $1,397/mo, Kimp Video $1,397/mo, Kimp Graphics+Video $1,697/mo. A 50%-off first-four-months promo runs on the pricing page.
Does Kimp include video?
Yes. Kimp Video and Kimp Graphics+Video treat short-form video as a co-equal discipline.
What is Kimp's turnaround?
Kimp publishes a 24-hour first-draft target across every plan.
Do Kimp requests roll over?
No. The active-request cap resets each cycle.
What counts as an active request?
The number of concurrent briefs Kimp works on at a time (three for Graphics, two for Video, five for Graphics+Video). Additional briefs queue behind them.
Does Kimp do copywriting?
No. Copy is not part of the core plans.
Does Kimp have a free trial?
Kimp advertises a 50%-off first-four-months promo rather than a zero-cost trial. Confirm at kimp.io.
How is Kimp different from Penji?
Kimp includes short-form video. Penji is graphic-only and cheaper for graphics-only workloads.
How is Kimp different from Design Pickle?
Kimp publishes prices; Design Pickle does not.
How is Kimp different from Flocksy?
Flocksy is hours-based, rolls unused hours 30 days, and covers copy. Kimp is active-request-based, does not roll capacity, and does not cover copy. See our Flocksy review.
Where is Kimp based?
Toronto, Canada per the vendor's site.
Can I pause Kimp?
Yes per the vendor's marketing. Confirm current terms at kimp.io.
What file formats does Kimp deliver?
Native source files and standard export formats per the plan pages.
Does Kimp do web design?
Yes, per the services page. Full production web-build (developer-shipped code) is not a headline service.
Is Kimp worth it in 2026?
For teams that need graphics and short-form video in one published-price plan, yes. Teams that need copy or want banked hours will get more from Flocksy's 2 Daily Hours plan at $1,199/mo (2 daily hours).