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Freelancer, agency, or DIY?
There’s no single right way to build a website or app. Here’s an honest, side-by-side look at hiring me, an agency, a marketplace freelancer, or doing it yourself — including where each option wins.
Side by side
How the options compare
| Criteria |  SirVendor Best all-round | Agency | Marketplace | DIY builder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work directly with the developer | No | |||
| Custom design | Some | |||
| You own all the code | Some | Some | ||
| Fixed, scoped quote | Some | Yes | ||
| One point of contact | Some | No | ||
| Ongoing maintenance | Some | |||
| SEO & performance built in | Some | |||
| Fast turnaround | Some | Some | ||
| Low upfront cost | Some | |||
| Handles very large builds | Some | |||
| Clear accountability | Some | |||
| Senior experience | Some | No |
A general comparison of typical options — specifics vary by the individual agency, freelancer or platform.
The landscape
Which option is right for you?
Agencies
A full team of designers, developers and managers. Great for very large builds and big budgets, but you often work through an account manager and pay for the overhead.
With me you get senior work without the agency overhead — and you talk to the developer directly.
Marketplace freelancers
Cheap, fast and easy to find on the big freelance platforms. Quality is a lottery, communication can be rough, and code ownership and accountability are often unclear.
I cost more than the cheapest bid, but you get reliable, custom work you own — and someone who’s still here after launch.
DIY & no-code builders
Website builders like Wix, Squarespace or Webflow let you do it yourself for very little. Perfect for simple sites, but limiting as you grow and templated by design.
When you outgrow a template or need something custom, I build exactly what you need — fast, and truly yours.
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