Looking for a Hibu alternative in Seattle?
Same focus on local service businesses — but custom-built, transparently priced, and the site is yours to keep.
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Hibu vs ChegTech: Comparison
| Feature | Hibu | ChegTech |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Bundled monthly contracts | $2,000 one-time + $150–$650/mo, month-to-month |
| Site ownership | Site stays with Hibu | Yours forever — you own the files |
| Contract length | Typically 12-month commitments | No contracts — cancel any month |
| Account contact | Assigned account rep / team | Direct line to the developer |
| Custom design | Template-driven | Full custom design per project |
| AI search optimization | Not specifically addressed | Built in: schema, semantic structure, FAQ |
| Local SEO depth | Bundled with directory listings | Custom local SEO + Google Business Profile mgmt |
| If you cancel | Site goes offline | You keep the files; host anywhere |
Pricing model
Site ownership
Contract length
Account contact
Custom design
AI search optimization
Local SEO depth
If you cancel
Why ChegTech is a strong Hibu alternative.
Transparent pricing, month-to-month.
ChegTech publishes every price. No bundled “marketing package” with a 12-month commitment. You pay $2,000 once for the build, and $150–$650/mo for the plan you choose. Cancel any month.
You own the work.
Hibu sites stay with Hibu. ChegTech clients own the site files — if you ever stop a monthly plan, you keep the website and can host it anywhere.
One developer, not an account team.
Hibu assigns you a rep. ChegTech is the developer. The person who builds the site is the person you talk to — every time.
Common questions about switching from Hibu.
Hibu sells bundled monthly marketing packages, typically on annual contracts, with sites that stay on Hibu's platform. ChegTech sells custom-built sites you own outright, with transparent monthly plans you can cancel any time. Both target local service businesses; ChegTech is the option for owners who want the site and the relationship under their own control.
I can rebuild your site from scratch as a custom site — that's almost always the right move because Hibu sites aren't typically portable in their original form. You keep your domain, and we time the DNS cutover for no downtime.
No. Every ChegTech monthly plan is month-to-month. If you ever cancel, you keep the website — the files are yours.
Yes — Google Business Profile management is included in the Monthly SEO & Content Retainer ($350/mo) and the Full SEO + Content Retainer ($500–$650/mo).
On the monthly retainer plans, you get a clear month-end summary: traffic, ranking changes, what was published, and what's queued. Plain English. No vendor-lock dashboards.
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