Freelancer, website builder or WebFora?
An honest comparison of the ways to get a working website for a local business — by price, speed and who is ultimately accountable for the result.
On entry price, speed and accountability, the subscription wins
- Entry price€29 first month
- Done-for-you launchabout 7 days
- Who is accountableone team
- Support and editsincluded
| criterion | WebForarecommended | Freelancer | Website builder (Tilda, Wix) | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | from €39/mo, done-for-you launch | €300–1500 one-off, edits extra | €15–40/mo + your time | from €1000 one-off + monthly fee |
| Website launch | in 7 days, done for you | 2–6 weeks | yourself, in the evenings | 1–3 months |
| Edits and upkeep | included in the subscription | you wait and pay separately | you do everything yourself | for a monthly fee |
| SEO promotion | included in plans: on-page + local SEO | separate contractor | yourself, no guarantees | available, but expensive |
| Hosting, SSL, backups | included, €0 | your responsibility | included | depends on the contract |
| Clear reports | every month, no jargon | — | raw numbers | often in jargon |
| Accountability for results | one team for everything + 14-day guarantee | delivered and left | all on you | spread across departments |
| Zero technical worries for the owner | all on us | domains, hosting — on you | all on you | minimal worries, but expensive |
Comparison based on typical market conditions; specific providers may differ.
Who each option suits — in short
Website builder
Suits you if there is no budget at all but you have free time: you build it yourself and accept a template look and weak SEO.
Freelancer or agency
Suits a one-off special project with a dedicated budget — if you are ready to coordinate hosting, edits and promotion yourself after delivery.
WebFora
Suits you if you need a working client channel without the hassle: a done-for-you website in 7 days and a team that keeps running it — for a fixed monthly fee.
When WebFora honestly isn’t the right fit
- A large online shop with thousands of products — that is a separate project we discuss individually
- You need a website strictly to own outright, one-off and without upkeep — honestly, that is not our model (but ask — we will suggest an option)
- Government contracts and tender projects with special contractor requirements
Frequently asked questions
How does the subscription differ from “renting a website”?
With rental, a template website belongs to the contractor. With us, the website is built for you, the domain and content are yours forever, and the subscription covers the work: hosting, edits, support and development.
I have already paid a freelancer for a website — what now?
Don’t throw the money away: we can take over your existing website or migrate it to us, preserving URLs and rankings. Start with a free audit.
Website builder or ordering a website — which to choose?
Tilda, Wix and other builders are fine if you have the time and desire to build the website yourself: a builder subscription is cheaper, but design, copy, SEO and edits stay on you. If you want a finished website without diving into the tech, ordering it done-for-you pays off: we build the site in 7 days and keep running it ourselves.
Build the website yourself or order from a studio?
Yourself — if the budget is close to zero, you have free evenings and a simple template look is fine. A studio or freelancer — if you need a website built around your business, but be ready for a one-off payment and separate fees for edits. The subscription is the middle ground: studio-level work without a large upfront payment, with upkeep after launch.
What is cheaper over a 3-year horizon?
A one-off €800 website with hosting, edits and a redesign usually comes to €2000–3500 over 3 years. The Start subscription is €1394 for 36 months (€29 + 35 × €39), with everything already included. The detailed math is on the “Website on subscription” page.
Want it all at once — without the hassle?
Website, upkeep, promotion and reports in one subscription. First month at cost, 14-day guarantee.