No-code builders are fine for a weekend landing page. They become expensive when you need M-Pesa, a custom quotation flow, or to leave the platform without rebuilding from zero.
Use a builder if
- You need something live this week and will accept template limits.
- A single person will edit text and photos, and traffic is still small.
- You accept monthly platform fees as the cost of not hiring anyone.
Hire a developer if
- You care who owns the domain, files, and customer data.
- You need Kenyan payments, booking rules, or CRM handoff.
- SEO, speed, and accessibility are part of how you win customers.
The hybrid many firms miss
A coded site with a simple admin for news or rooms is often cheaper over three years than a locked builder plus extra apps. Ask any vendor: “If we stop paying you, can we export the site?” If the answer is vague, you are renting, not owning.
Fraittech builds sites you can host and extend, and we document how to update them. Compare options with us.
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