Comparison
Verdict
MeridianWeb vs Build it in-house
Hiring two devs vs commissioning a studio.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | MeridianWeb | Build it in-house |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat-fee, one quote upfront | Day-rate or hourly |
| SEO at build | Six-pillar framework baked in | Bolt-on, billed extra |
| Code ownership | Client owns from day 1 | Vendor lock-in, fees to migrate |
| Theme system | Dark + light, theme-aware tokens | Often dark-only or template-bound |
| Time to live | 10–14 days for Starter | 4–8 weeks |
| Team | Senior delivery, no juniors | Mixed seniority pool |
In-house wins at very high volume of bespoke work. For most companies, retained studio is 10x cheaper.
Choose MeridianWeb when
- · Annual product velocity under 50 features
- · Want senior delivery without hiring overhead
Choose Build it in-house when
- · 100+ features/year roadmap
- · Need 24/7 on-call
- · Product is the company moat