Hibu alternative for service businesses
A Better Alternative
to Hibu for
Service Businesses.
Own your website. Pay once for setup. No monthly agency retainer. Every site includes a lead capture form, pipeline, and Google Sheets sync.
Setup from $500. Live in 3 to 5 days. 30 day money back guarantee.
Why contractors are looking for a Hibu alternative
Monthly fees with no clear ROI
Hibu charges ongoing monthly fees that can run into hundreds of dollars. Many contractors find it difficult to track which leads are actually coming from their Hibu managed website versus other sources. Without clear attribution the monthly fee feels like a cost rather than an investment.
You do not own the website
Websites managed by Hibu often mean you do not have full ownership or control. If you stop paying the monthly fee you may lose access to the site entirely. A website you own outright means no dependency on a third party and no risk of losing your online presence if you decide to move on.
Generic sites built for volume
Hibu serves thousands of clients across many industries. Their websites are often built from templates with little customisation for your specific trade or service area. A roofer in Dallas and a plumber in Houston should not have the same website.
No lead tracking or pipeline
Most Hibu setups send enquiries to your email inbox and stop there. There is no pipeline to track which leads you contacted, which ones went cold, and which ones became paying jobs. That visibility is what separates businesses that grow from those that guess.
Hibu vs LeadsGrid
| Feature | Hibu | LeadsGrid |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership | You do not own the site | You own everything |
| Monthly cost | $200 to $500+ per month | $12 per month after setup |
| Setup cost | Often $0 but tied to contract | From $500 one time |
| Contract | 12 month minimum common | No contract |
| Lead pipeline | Not included | Included |
| Google Sheets sync | Not included | Included |
| Source tracking | Not included | Included |
| Photo upload forms | Not included | Included |
| Who you talk to | Account managers | Direct with builder |
| Time to live | Weeks | 3 to 5 days |
Pay once. Own your website. Keep every lead that comes through it.
We do not charge monthly agency fees. You pay once for the setup and then $12 per month for the lead system backend. That is it. Every website we build includes a quote request form, instant email notifications, automatic Google Sheets sync, a lead pipeline, and source tracking. These are not add ons. They are included in every package. You own the website. You own the leads. You are not dependent on us to keep your business visible online.
One roofing job can cover the entire setup fee. Everything after that is profit.
I take on a limited number of new projects each month. Current availability: June 2026.
Lead Starter
$500 one time setup fee
- One focused page that pushes visitors to enquire
- Quote or contact form matched to how you sell
- Instant email alert so nothing sits unread
- Live Google Sheet rows for every enquiry
- Lead system installed and wired up for you
- Optional monthly maintenance: $150 per month
Lead Engine
$950 one time setup fee
- Full landing page tuned for quote volume
- Forms with file upload so prospects send photos before you visit
- Sheet columns that match your fields automatically
- Source tracking so you see which channels deliver jobs
- Pipeline stages from new to won
- Follow up reminders so leads do not go cold
- 30 days of hands on support
- Optional monthly maintenance: $250 per month
Lead Machine
$1,500 one time setup fee
- Everything in Lead Engine
- Up to three pages for services or regions
- Separate forms when quote types differ
- Auto replies that confirm you received their enquiry
- Monthly report on what drove enquiries
- 60 days of support
- Monthly maintenance included: $350 per month for first 3 months
| Typical agency | LeadsGrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to live | 4 to 8 weeks | 3 to 5 days |
| Setup price | $2,000 to $5,000 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Enquiry and job tracking | Rarely included | Included |
| Shared live sheet | Often extra | Included |
| Know the source of each lead | Often extra | Included |
| Monthly software stack | $100 to $500 | $12 per month |
| Who you talk to | Tickets and account managers | Direct with the person who builds it |
Guarantee
If your system does not produce at least three real enquiries in the first 30 days, you get your full setup fee back.
Fair conditions: your page must be live, and you need to be sending real visitors. I help you check this during setup so expectations stay clear.
One of our customers received 13 enquiries on their first day. We set the bar at three because we want to be conservative and fair. Most setups exceed this within the first two weeks.
Common questions from contractors switching from Hibu
Can I switch from Hibu to LeadsGrid without losing my existing website?
Yes. We build you a new website that you own. If you have existing content, photos, or pages you want to keep we can incorporate them into the new site. You are not tied to Hibu once your new site is live.
Will I lose my rankings when I switch?
Not necessarily. If your Hibu site has existing Google rankings we take those into account during the build. We ensure your new site has the correct URL structure, meta tags, and redirects in place where needed.
What is the real monthly cost after setup?
$12 per month for the lead system backend. No agency fee. No retainer. No surprises. Optional monthly maintenance is available at $150 to $350 per month if you want someone to handle ongoing updates and reporting but it is entirely optional.
How long does setup take?
Most setups go live in 3 to 5 business days. You send an enquiry, we reply within 24 hours, agree on the details, and build it.
What is the money back guarantee?
If your system does not produce at least three real enquiries in the first 30 days you get your full setup fee back.
Tell me about your business
This is a quick enquiry, not a sales call. Share your situation and I will reply within 24 hours. No obligation.