Launchwize vs the traditional agency.
A clear, side-by-side look at how the work, the timeline, and the cost differ — without naming or attacking any specific competitor.
| Dimension | Traditional agency | Launchwize |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per-quote, often opaque | Three published packages with itemised scope |
| Pricing transparency | Variable, sales-negotiated | £79 · £149 · From £249 — published |
| Team overhead | Account managers, project managers, sales | Lean, automation-assisted delivery |
| Tools & platforms | Often marked up | Standardised; third-party costs passed through at cost |
| Discovery phase | Multiple paid workshops | Short brief, fast turnaround |
| Timeline to launch | Often 6–12+ weeks | Tier-dependent, faster for Starter & Growth |
| Revision rounds | Often 2–3, sometimes unbilled extras | Defined per tier: 1, 2, or 3 |
| Languages | Quoted separately | Included per package allowance |
| Upsell incentives | Commission-led | None — fixed packages |
| SEO & management | Often expensive retainers | Optional, clearly priced monthly plans |
| Ownership | Varies — sometimes locked platforms | You own the domain, content, and final code |
| Honesty guarantees | Varies | No fabricated testimonials, no fake competitor attacks |
When a traditional agency is the better fit.
A few things traditional agencies do that we deliberately don't, and where that matters for you.
Large-scale campaigns
If you need an integrated brand campaign with TV, print, and out-of-home, a full-service agency has infrastructure we don't. We don't pretend otherwise.
Deep custom software
If your project is essentially a software build, a software house is the right partner. Launchwize handles websites and integrations — not bespoke applications.
Regulated-industry scale
Highly regulated, audit-heavy environments may need bespoke compliance frameworks. We focus on the small-to-mid business market where our model fits best.
Want to see the difference in practice?
The same fictional business built three times, at three tiers, in three different scopes.