Agency vs Freelancer vs DIY.
Honest trade-offs on cost, speed, and quality so you can choose what fits your stage.
Traditional Agency
Cost: GBP 15k-80k+
Timeline: 8-24 weeks
PROS
✓ Large team and process
✓ Enterprise-level resources
CONS
✕ High overhead
✕ Slow handoffs
✕ Can feel impersonal
Best for: Large corporates with complex procurement.
Freelancer
Cost: GBP 1k-10k
Timeline: 2-10 weeks
PROS
✓ Lower cost
✓ Direct communication
CONS
✕ Single-person bandwidth
✕ Varied reliability
✕ Limited strategy depth
Best for: Small one-off tasks and simple sites.
DIY Builder
Cost: GBP 20-200/mo
Timeline: Days
PROS
✓ Fast setup
✓ Very low upfront spend
CONS
✕ Template limitations
✕ Weak differentiation
✕ SEO/performance ceilings
Best for: MVP landing pages and temporary launches.
OUR APPROACH
Boutique Studio (Anatra)
Cost: GBP 3k-15k
Timeline: 6-8 weeks
PROS
✓ Brand + website in one flow
✓ Fast iteration
✓ Senior-level execution
CONS
✕ Smaller team than large agencies
Best for: Founders and teams who need premium work without enterprise drag.
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