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GoDaddy Alternative

Gatsboy is the GoDaddy alternative

Q: What is the difference between Gatsboy and GoDaddy website builder?

The main difference between Gatsboy and GoDaddy is ownership and approach. GoDaddy is a DIY website builder with a required monthly subscription to keep your site live. Gatsboy builds your website as a one-off project and transfers it into your own Framer account, giving you full ownership with optional subscriptions for ongoing tools.

Q: Is Gatsboy better than GoDaddy for small businesses?

Gatsboy is often a better choice for small businesses that want a professionally built website without ongoing lock-in. GoDaddy works well for business owners who prefer a DIY solution and are comfortable building and maintaining the site themselves.

Q: Why choose Gatsboy instead of GoDaddy’s website builder?

You would choose Gatsboy instead of GoDaddy if you want a professionally built website without being tied to an ongoing subscription to keep it live. GoDaddy is a DIY website builder that requires you to design, manage, and maintain your site inside its platform. Gatsboy takes a different approach by building your website for you as a one-off project and transferring it into your own Framer account, giving you full ownership and control. Ongoing subscriptions are optional and only apply to additional tools or support that actively add value.

Q: Does Gatsboy or GoDaddy offer better long-term value?

GoDaddy spreads the cost monthly but requires ongoing payments to keep your site active. Gatsboy requires a higher upfront investment but removes recurring website build fees, which can result in lower total costs over several years.

Q: Is Gatsboy better than GoDaddy for local businesses?

Local businesses often benefit from a professionally structured website from launch. Gatsboy builds the website for you, reducing the risk of unfinished DIY projects. GoDaddy may suit businesses comfortable managing their own site inside a subscription model.

Q: Can Gatsboy support e-commerce websites compared to GoDaddy?

Both Gatsboy and GoDaddy support e-commerce websites. GoDaddy includes built-in e-commerce tools within subscription plans. Gatsboy builds flexible e-commerce sites with integrated payment systems while separating website ownership from optional growth tools.

Local business websites that cost less and do more

Done-for-you website

No hidden costs

Business dashboard

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How does Gatsboy compare to GoDaddy

Switching from GoDaddy? No problem! Our team will migrate you quickly.

Website ownership

You own your website and content.

Website tied to GoDaddy’s platform.

Pricing model

One-off website build + optional modules

Ongoing monthly subscription

Chances of launching

100% — built and launched for you

DIY setup, many sites never finish

Design & structure

Done-for-you, professionally designed

Template-based, self-configured

Content creation

Core pages structured and written with you

Mostly user-written

Editor experience

Modern, intuitive Framer editor

Simplified editor with limited flexibility

Ability to switch providers

Easy — your site is portable, but might lose some features if Pro

Difficult — rebuilding often required

Best for

Businesses that want ownership and flexibility

Businesses wanting a quick, basic DIY site

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The impact

How much is your time worth to you?

Hours you lose per week fixing your website, creating content, adding products, taking bookings over the phone, adding plugins…

Hours you lose per week5

How much is 1 hour of your time is worth?

Return on Investment

Every Month with Gatsboy

$948

Get My Website

How did we get this number?

Hours lost per month20 hours

Value for saving 20 hours$1,000

Cost of Gatsboy / monthly$42.00

Cost of Framer / monthly$10.00

Total ROI per month$948

Hours you lose per week fixing your website, creating content, adding products, taking bookings over the phone, adding plugins…

Hours you lose per week5

How much is 1 hour of your time is worth?

Your Return with Gatsboy

$948

Get My Website

How did we get this number?

Hours lost per month20 hours

Value for saving 20 hours$1,000

Cost of Gatsboy / monthly$42.00

Cost of Framer / monthly$10.00

Total ROI per month$948

Hours you lose per week fixing your website, creating content, adding products, taking bookings over the phone, adding plugins…

Hours you lose per week5

How much is 1 hour of your time is worth?

Your Return with Gatsboy

$948

Get My Website

How did we get this number?

Hours lost per month20 hours

Value for saving 20 hours$1,000

Cost of Gatsboy / monthly$42.00

Cost of Framer / monthly$10.00

Total ROI / month$948

#1

Build

We will build you a fresh, conversion focused local business website.

$500 / one-off

$147 / month

#2

Modules

We will setup your Free or Pro modules and test everything is working perfectly.

$47 pro / monthly

$247 / one-off

#3

Launch

We will transfer ownership of your website to you and help you launch your new website.

$10 hosting / monthly

$99 / month

Add-ons avaliable from your Gatsboy portal

We’ll build your business a beautiful website in 7 days

Say goodbye to all the frustrations of getting a website...

Built-for-you website

Domain name

PRO

Google business profile

Personalised content

Email accounts

PRO

Smart modules

PRO

No DIY

No time wasting

No waiting weeks

No hidden fee's

No hassle

No risk

A better way to pay for your website

Instead of bundling everything into one never-ending monthly fee, we split things the way they should be.

Make the smart choice

Gatsboy is the best alternative for GoDaddy

If you’re looking for a reliable, done-for-you website, we believe Gatsboy is the best alternative to GoDaddy. Fast, professional and great value for money.

Website only

$500 / one-off

Framer requires a hosting plan

5-page Framer website

Business schema

Modern, responsive design

SEO optimized structure

Contact form integration

Fast delivery (7-10 days)

2 revision rounds included

Framer setup & launch assistance

Full ownership transfer

Business dashboard

Free modules

Get my website

Website + Pro

$500 + $47/ month

Framer requires a hosting plan

5-page Framer website

Business schema

Modern, responsive design

SEO optimized structure

Advanced form integration

Fast delivery (7-10 days)

2 revision rounds included

Framer setup & launch assistance

Full ownership transfer

Business dashboard

Pro modules

Get my website

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Simon W
Bowburn Travel
The Gatsboy team have delivered an outstanding website that we are proud to call our new home, They made the process of designing a new website for our travel brand effortless and delivered well beyond our expectations.
Verified Customer
Simon W
Bowburn Travel
The Gatsboy team have delivered an outstanding website that we are proud to call our new home, They made the process of designing a new website for our travel brand effortless and delivered well beyond our expectations.
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Lottie N
Image & Co
The team at Gatsboy have been so kind and professional when sorting out our web issues. Nothing was a problem and we are so pleased with the service. I wish I had done this sooner, I would recommend Gatsboy to any small business.
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Lottie N
Image & Co
The team at Gatsboy have been so kind and professional when sorting out our web issues. Nothing was a problem and we are so pleased with the service. I wish I had done this sooner, I would recommend Gatsboy to any small business.
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Ella B
Brightline
I love how simple it is to use and have everything in one place. Gatsboy gives me control without complexity. Our team picked it up quickly and now uses it daily.
Verified Customer
Ella B
Brightline
I love how simple it is to use and have everything in one place. Gatsboy gives me control without complexity. Our team picked it up quickly and now uses it daily.

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Emily M
The Launch
My experience with Gatsboy is great and effortless. I see them doing well, the service is really good and they clearly have a great team. If you are a small business, you will find them very helpful!
Verified Customer
Emily M
The Launch
My experience with Gatsboy is great and effortless. I see them doing well, the service is really good and they clearly have a great team. If you are a small business, you will find them very helpful!
Verified Customer
Emily M
The Launch
My experience with Gatsboy is great and effortless. I see them doing well, the service is really good and they clearly have a great team. If you are a small business, you will find them very helpful!
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James W
Walker Digital
Gatsboy has completely changed how we handle client websites. The modular approach saves us hours on every project and keeps everything consistent across builds.
Verified Customer
James W
Walker Digital
Gatsboy has completely changed how we handle client websites. The modular approach saves us hours on every project and keeps everything consistent across builds.
Verified Customer
James W
Walker Digital
Gatsboy has completely changed how we handle client websites. The modular approach saves us hours on every project and keeps everything consistent across builds.
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Chris A
Allen Studio
Gatsboy has helped me manage my website and respond to enquiries faster. It’s rare to find a tool and service that does this.
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Chris A
Allen Studio
Gatsboy has helped me manage my website and respond to enquiries faster. It’s rare to find a tool and service that does this.
Verified Customer
Chris A
Allen Studio
Gatsboy has helped me manage my website and respond to enquiries faster. It’s rare to find a tool and service that does this.
Verified Customer
Simon W
Bowburn Travel
The Gatsboy team have delivered an outstanding website that we are proud to call our new home, They made the process of designing a new website for our travel brand effortless and delivered well beyond our expectations.
Verified Customer
Simon W
Bowburn Travel
The Gatsboy team have delivered an outstanding website that we are proud to call our new home, They made the process of designing a new website for our travel brand effortless and delivered well beyond our expectations.
Verified Customer
Simon W
Bowburn Travel
The Gatsboy team have delivered an outstanding website that we are proud to call our new home, They made the process of designing a new website for our travel brand effortless and delivered well beyond our expectations.
Verified Customer
Lottie N
Image & Co
The team at Gatsboy have been so kind and professional when sorting out our web issues. Nothing was a problem and we are so pleased with the service. I will recommend Gatsboy to any small business.
Verified Customer
Lottie N
Image & Co
The team at Gatsboy have been so kind and professional when sorting out our web issues. Nothing was a problem and we are so pleased with the service. I will recommend Gatsboy to any small business.
Verified Customer
Lottie N
Image & Co
The team at Gatsboy have been so kind and professional when sorting out our web issues. Nothing was a problem and we are so pleased with the service. I will recommend Gatsboy to any small business.
Verified Customer
Ella B
Brightline
I love how simple it is to use and have everything in one place. Gatsboy gives me control without complexity. Our team picked it up quickly and now uses it daily.
Verified Customer
Ella B
Brightline
I love how simple it is to use and have everything in one place. Gatsboy gives me control without complexity. Our team picked it up quickly and now uses it daily.
Verified Customer
Ella B
Brightline
I love how simple it is to use and have everything in one place. Gatsboy gives me control without complexity. Our team picked it up quickly and now uses it daily.
Verified Customer
John F
Nordumi
Gatsboy really helped me establish my business online. I knew it was important to complete these steps well and it's well outside my ability. They were so helpful and guided me through each step, plus my site is great!
Verified Customer
John F
Nordumi
Gatsboy really helped me establish my business online. I knew it was important to complete these steps well and it's well outside my ability. They were so helpful and guided me through each step, plus my site is great!
Verified Customer
John F
Nordumi
Gatsboy really helped me establish my business online. I knew it was important to complete these steps well and it's well outside my ability. They were so helpful and guided me through each step, plus my site is great!
Verified Customer
Mark R
Reynolds & Co
I'm impressed. The speed I can now update and manage my website is unreal. It’s become a core part of our workflow.
Verified Customer
Mark R
Reynolds & Co
I'm impressed. The speed I can now update and manage my website is unreal. It’s become a core part of our workflow.
Verified Customer
Mark R
Reynolds & Co
I'm impressed. The speed I can now update and manage my website is unreal. It’s become a core part of our workflow.
Verified Customer
Hannah C
The Collective
Gatsboy has become part of our standard stack. It helps us stay organised, transparent, and efficient with every client.
Verified Customer
Hannah C
The Collective
Gatsboy has become part of our standard stack. It helps us stay organised, transparent, and efficient with every client.
Verified Customer
Hannah C
The Collective
Gatsboy has become part of our standard stack. It helps us stay organised, transparent, and efficient with every client.

Verified Customer
John F
Nordumi
Gatsboy really helped me establish my business online. I knew it was important to complete these steps well and it's well outside my ability. They were so helpful and guided me through each step, plus my site is great!
Verified Customer
John F
Nordumi
Gatsboy really helped me establish my business online. I knew it was important to complete these steps well and it's well outside my ability. They were so helpful and guided me through each step, plus my site is great!
Verified Customer
Mark R
Reynolds & Co
I'm impressed. The speed I can now update and manage my website is unreal. It’s become a core part of our workflow.
Verified Customer
Mark R
Reynolds & Co
I'm impressed. The speed I can now update and manage my website is unreal. It’s become a core part of our workflow.
Verified Customer
Hannah C
The Collective
Gatsboy has become part of our standard stack. It helps us stay organised, transparent, and efficient with every client.
Verified Customer
Hannah C
The Collective
Gatsboy has become part of our standard stack. It helps us stay organised, transparent, and efficient with every client.

"I wish I’d done this sooner."

Lottie N

Image & Co

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