How much does a UX audit cost in 2026?
A UX audit is an expert review of where your product loses people, and what to fix first. The price depends on scope: one sign-up flow, or a full product with user testing.
What a UX audit costs
- Freelancer$1,500–6,000
- Fixed-price audit (Qlark)€1,900
- Agency$5,000–20,000
The gap between freelancers and agencies is mostly overhead: project management, QA and a larger team. The biggest scope drivers are the number of user roles in your product and whether live user testing is included.
What you should get
- Ranked fixesOrdered by impact, not a list of 80 equal issues.
- EvidenceAnalytics, recordings or heuristics behind every finding.
- RedesignsThe key screens shown fixed, not only described.
- WalkthroughA call so your team knows what to do on Monday.
When it pays off
- Traffic, but few sign-ups: people arrive and leave without acting.
- Before a redesign: find what to keep before you change everything.
- Before paid ads: fix the page before you pay for more visitors.
FAQ
How much does a UX audit cost?
Public 2026 guides put freelancers at about $1,500–6,000 and agencies at $5,000–20,000. Qlark’s UX & CRO audit is a fixed €1,900.
How long does a UX audit take?
A focused audit takes about a week. Qlark delivers in 7 days; audits with live user testing take longer.
Can I audit my own product?
Yes, for a first pass. Our free UX audit checklist covers the basics; an outside expert catches what your team no longer sees.