How we compare, without the spin
Every option below suits somebody. These pages set out the real differences in cost, time and ownership, including the cases where the alternative is the better choice.
Ready-made website vs hiring a web agency
A straight comparison of buying a finished website against commissioning an agency build: cost, timescale, ownership, revisions and what you end up with.
Read the comparisonReady-made website vs Wix, Squarespace and other builders
How a finished, code-owned website compares with drag-and-drop builders on monthly cost, speed, ownership, design quality and the work you have to do yourself.
Read the comparisonReady-made website vs hiring a freelancer
Comparing a finished marketplace website with hiring a freelance developer: price, availability, risk, aftercare and what happens when they move on.
Read the comparisonReady-made website vs a WordPress theme
Why a coded, plugin-free website beats a bought WordPress theme on speed, security, running cost and the amount of maintenance you inherit.
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