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Looking for a better alternative?

Honest, opinionated UK guides to switching away from the platforms and providers that are quietly costing you money.

Drag-and-drop website builder

Alternatives to Wix

Site got slow as content grew. moderate migration, typically 2–3 weeks.

Template-based website builder

Alternatives to Squarespace

Ecommerce hit its limits (over ~200 SKUs). moderate migration, typically 3–5 weeks.

Domain seller's site builder

Alternatives to GoDaddy Website Builder

Templates look dated. easy migration, typically 1–2 weeks.

Hosted ecommerce platform

Alternatives to Shopify

Monthly fees + app subscriptions got out of hand. hard migration, typically 6–10 weeks.

Visual-first website builder

Alternatives to Webflow

Hosting cost keeps climbing as CMS items grow. moderate migration, typically 3–6 weeks.

Freelancer gig marketplace

Alternatives to Fiverr

Last three orders were disappointing. easy migration, typically 1–4 weeks.

Global freelancer marketplace

Alternatives to Upwork

Vetting takes hours per hire. easy migration, typically Immediate.

Crowdsourced design contests

Alternatives to 99designs

Winning designs feel derivative and safe. easy migration, typically 3–5 weeks.

Email marketing platform

Alternatives to Mailchimp

Ecommerce automation is weak. easy migration, typically 1–2 weeks.

All-in-one CRM & marketing suite

Alternatives to HubSpot

Total cost hit £1,000+/month. hard migration, typically 4–8 weeks.

Hosted WordPress

Alternatives to WordPress.com

Plan restrictions on plugins. easy migration, typically 1–2 weeks.

DIY design tool

Alternatives to Canva

Assets look generic. easy migration, typically Immediate.

Handmade / vintage marketplace

Alternatives to Etsy

Fees eat the margin. moderate migration, typically 3–5 weeks.

Large full-service marketing agency

Alternatives to Big agency

Talking to an account manager, not the maker. easy migration, typically 1–3 weeks (once contract ends).

Doing it all yourself

Alternatives to DIY (building it yourself)

Six months in, still not launched. easy migration, typically 2–6 weeks.