Independent verification scores, services, tools, pricing, and team details for LCA (Late Checkout Agency) and The Gradient side by side.
LCA (Late Checkout Agency) and The Gradient are both verified AI-native design studios on StudioRank. They share an identical verification score of 75/100. Both are based in United States - LCA (Late Checkout Agency) in New York and The Gradient in San Francisco.
Both studios offer AI Strategy, Full-Stack Dev and Product Design. They differ on 3 other services between them.
LCA (Late Checkout Agency) and The Gradient sit close enough on verification that the choice comes down to scope, budget and team fit rather than overall AI rigour.
Pick LCA (Late Checkout Agency) if you specifically need brand/identity.
Pick The Gradient if your scope includes motion/video or vibe coding/prototyping.
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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Match each studio against your brief. Both are based in United States. Team sizes are comparable (2-10 people vs 2-10 people), so capacity will not be a strong differentiator. For a structured pick, run our two-minute matchmaker, which scores both against your budget, timeline, and tool requirements before recommending one.
LCA (Late Checkout Agency) and The Gradient share the same AI verification score of 75/100. Both pass our independent check on tool stack evidence, workflow integration signals, and portfolio output.
Both offer Product Design, AI Strategy, Full-Stack Dev. LCA (Late Checkout Agency) additionally lists Brand/Identity. The Gradient additionally lists Motion/Video, Vibe Coding/Prototyping.
| AI Strategy |
| Brand/Identity |
| Full-Stack Dev |
| Motion/Video |
| Product Design |
| Vibe Coding/Prototyping |