Should you use a design subscription, a freelancer or an agency?

Here's how each one works for a B2B SaaS team, and when we'd pick it.

Here's how the options compare for a B2B SaaS team

The other three columns describe what's typical. Individual providers vary, so check with whoever you're talking to.

	Siguro	Unlimited design subscription	Freelancer	Traditional agency
How you pay	Monthly plan from £499, £50 an hour, or a fixed quote from £1,500	Flat monthly fee	Hourly, daily or per project	Per project, often with a large minimum
What you get for it	A set number of hours each month	Unlimited requests, usually worked on one at a time	One person's time	A defined scope
Who does the work	The same team across design, development and video	Varies by provider, often design only	One person, so skills depend on who you hire	A team across several roles
Website build included	Yes, on Astro with a CMS your team edits	Varies, often design only	Depends on the person	Usually
Changing direction	Pause or change plan any month	Usually pause or cancel monthly	Depends on the agreement	Usually needs a change to the scope

When each one fits

Each option suits a different kind of team

We're not the right fit for everyone, so here's how we'd choose.

Choose Siguro when

You're a B2B SaaS team that needs design, website work, video and sales materials from one place, and you want to see where the hours go.
Choose an unlimited subscription when

You have a steady queue of small design requests and don't need a website built.
Choose a freelancer when

You have one clear skill to fill, and someone on your team has time to manage the work.
Choose a traditional agency when

You have a large one-off project, a big budget and time for a longer process.

Not sure yet? Questions about design subscriptions

Is Siguro a design subscription?

Yes. Our monthly plan is a design and development subscription, but you buy a set number of hours rather than unlimited requests. We also work hourly or at a fixed price.

Why hours instead of unlimited requests?

You can see where the time goes.

How much does Siguro cost compared with a freelancer?

Monthly plans start at £499 for 12 hours, and pay as you go is £50 an hour. Freelance rates vary widely, so it depends on who you hire.

Can we try Siguro first?

Yes. Your first 6 hours are free, so you can send us a real task and see the work before you commit.