Fractional Web Design vs Agencies, Freelancers & In-House Employees

See how Fractional Web Design compares on cost, speed, and flexibility—so you can choose the smartest way to ship high-quality design, fast.

Launch Faster.
45%
Projects are completed 45% faster on average than traditional agency timelines.
Spend smarter.
64%
Clients save 64% on average compared to hiring a full-time web designer
Scale confidently.
93%
93% of clients continue month-to-month thanks to flexibility and consistent results.

Monthly cost comparison

See what businesses typically spend on web design each month—and why Fractional delivers the best value without long contracts.

Web Design

Senior design team, fast delivery, and flexible plans built for growth.

$3,999
CAD
billed monthly
Term
30 Day plan, pause anytime
Onboarding
1 Day
Turnaround
48 hours on average
Scope / Requests
Unlimited requests, no scope creep
Expertise
Conversion driven web designers
Communication
Direct communication in our portal
Scalability
Add capacity instantly
This service is best for
Teams needing continuous landing pages, page refreshes, conversion assets, and design systems.

Traditional Agencies

Multi-discipline support with layered teams and longer timelines.

$6,000–$12,000
CAD
with a locked in scope of work
Term
6 - 12 Month contracts
Onboarding
1 - 2 Weeks
Turnaround
1 - 3 Week sprints
Scope / Requests
Limited to your statement of work
Expertise
Mixed team levels
Communication
Through an account manager
Scalability
New statement of work required
This service is best for
Brand overhauls with strategy, research, and multi-channel campaigns.

Freelancers

Flexible, affordable help with bandwidth and availability limits.

$3,600–$6,400
CAD
depending on the experience
Term
Project-based
Onboarding
2 - 7 Days (based on availability)
Turnaround
Varies by workload
Scope / Requests
One at a time
Expertise
Varies widely
Communication
Direct, ad hoc
Scalability
Limited bandwidth
This service is best for
One-off design needs such as pages, small refreshes, design modifications and quick fixes.

Full-time Employees

Dedicated in-house capacity with higher cost and ramp-up.

$6,000–$9,000
CAD
plus hiring costs, benefits, and more
Term
Full-time employment
Onboarding
2 - 6 Weeks hiring
Turnaround
Steady weekly output
Scope / Requests
Fixed capacity
Expertise
One individual hired for your needs
Communication
Internal only
Scalability
Hire another to expand
This service is best for
Predictable, ongoing design roadmaps and in-house collaboration..
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Why businesses switch to Fractional Web Design

Agencies deliver quality but move slowly and add expensive retainers. Freelancers are flexible yet hard to schedule and inconsistent across projects. Hiring in-house adds significant cost, recruiting time, and management. Fractional Web Design combines expert output, faster turnarounds, and predictable pricing—without contracts or overhead.

Is Fractional Web Design right for you?

If your website is central to campaigns and growth, Fractional Web Design fits. You get on-demand access to senior designers who ship high-quality work within days. There’s no hiring or long-term commitment—just consistent progress at a fixed monthly fee. It’s ideal for teams that want reliable delivery without adding headcount.

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