Choosing how to invest in a new website feels a little like buying a car: do you pay cash now, or spread the cost across monthly payments so you can keep money in the bank? At UI Compass we keep things simple with two clear options—a $150/month subscription and a $2,500 one-time project. Both are built by the same team with the same attention to detail, but they serve very different business goals. Let’s break them down.
When the subscription plan makes the most sense
Best for: growing businesses that want a partner on speed dial.
- $0 down to launch. No big cash hit—just your first monthly payment once you approve the initial concept.
- Unlimited edits and support. Need us to swap photos, add a testimonial, or tweak your hours? Send an email and we’re on it.
- Hosting, security, and updates included. We handle the technical upkeep so you never have to log into a dashboard.
- Predictable budgeting. It’s easier to forecast $150/month than a lump $2,500 bill, especially when you’re juggling other investments.
Most subscription clients stay with us long past the 12-month minimum because the site keeps paying for itself in leads and peace of mind.
When the one-time project is a better fit
Best for: established brands that have an in-house team or prefer to own the site outright.
- Pay once, own it forever. After launch, the code is yours. You decide where it lives and who maintains it.
- Lower lifetime cost if you already have support. If you’re comfortable managing edits, updates, and hosting yourself (or have a team that will), the one-time build keeps long-term costs down.
- Great for rebuilds or internal teams. Agencies and marketing teams often plug our code into their existing workflow.
Keep in mind that support, edits, and hosting are à la carte with this route. If you need them later, we can add a maintenance retainer or per-edit billing.
Questions to ask yourself before you choose
- How much time do you want to spend on the site after launch? If the answer is “none,” go subscription.
- What do your next 12 months look like financially? If cash flow is tight, spread the cost. If you have budget now and like control, buy outright.
- Do you want a hands-on partner? Subscription clients treat us like an extension of their team—we reply fast, hop on calls, and stay proactive.
- Do you need the site to evolve often? Frequent campaigns, seasonal offers, or content marketing benefit from unlimited edits.
Still undecided? Here’s how we help
We walk every new client through a short discovery call. We’ll talk about:
- Your growth goals and timeline
- The amount of content you expect to change after launch
- Who’s managing marketing and updates internally
- Any integrations, forms, or automation you rely on
From there we’ll recommend the plan that matches your needs (and your stress level). Whichever path you pick, you’ll get the same custom design, handcrafted code, and frictionless experience that made our clients stick around in the first place.
Ready to see which option fits best? Book a quick call and we’ll map out a plan you feel confident about.
