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A Hibu Alternative With Published Pricing and a Website You Keep
By Jim Robbins, co-founder of Iron Pixel · Updated November 6, 2026
If you're comparing Hibu alternatives, look at three things: whether you can see the price up front, who owns the website when you leave, and how cancellation works. Hibu doesn't publish prices, and in its public responses to Better Business Bureau complaints it has said its website content is copyrighted to Hibu, that customers can't take the Hibu website when they cancel, and that cancellations must be made by phone. Iron Pixel publishes its prices: a $1,000 setup and plans from $200/month that include the website, hosting and support. It's a 12-month agreement, and if you ever leave we transfer your website and domain to you.
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Hibu vs. Iron Pixel
| Hibu | Iron Pixel | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Not published; quoted by sales | Published: $1,000 setup + $200, $400 or $600/mo |
| Website when you leave | Per Hibu's BBB responses, the website stays with Hibu; you may copy content and photos you supplied | Your website and domain are transferred to you |
| How to cancel | Per Hibu's BBB responses, by phone to its Client Success team before the bill date | Written in your agreement; talk to Jim or Lindsay directly |
| Contract length | Varies; confirm in your agreement | 12 months |
| See it before you pay | Ask your rep | Free mockup before you pay anything |
| Paid ads management | Offered | Not included; we focus on your website, Google Maps, local SEO and AI search |
| Who you talk to | Assigned rep | The two founders |
Hibu's terms can differ by customer and change over time. Read your own agreement, and confirm anything that matters to you with Hibu directly.
Why business owners look for a Hibu alternative
The reasons we hear most are the same ones that show up in public reviews: not knowing the full price until after a sales call, finding out the website doesn't come with them when they leave, and a cancellation process that's harder than they expected.
None of that means Hibu is the wrong choice for everyone. If you want one company running paid ads, listings and a website together, a bundled provider can make sense. If what you want is a website that brings in calls, which you keep, at a price you can see, that's what we do.
How to switch from Hibu without going dark
- Find your term end date and cancellation rules. They're in your agreement. Note the notice period and how cancellation has to be requested.
- Check who controls your domain. Log into your domain registrar, or ask us to check. If you don't have owner access, sort that out before you cancel.
- Save your content and photos. Hibu has said customers may copy content and photos they provided. Save your service descriptions, photos and any reviews you want to feature.
- Make sure you own your Google Business Profile. You should be the primary owner, not a manager added by a vendor.
- Let us build the new site before your term ends. We'll design a free mockup and have the new site ready, so we can point your domain to it the day you switch.
What you get with Iron Pixel
| Plan | Monthly | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | $200/mo | Custom website, mobile-first design, Google Business Profile optimization, quote forms, secure hosting & maintenance, ongoing support, social media integration |
| Grow (most popular) | $400/mo | Everything in Launch + keyword targeting for your services and area, local ranking work, 3–5 professionally written blogs a month, 50+ directory listings and backlinks (Apple Maps, Yelp, Bing and more), Google review monitoring |
| Dominate | $600/mo | Everything in Grow + AI authority building, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) for ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Google AI Overviews |
Terms: $1,000 one-time setup, plans from $200/month, 12-month agreement, and if you ever leave we transfer your website and domain to you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep my Hibu website if I cancel?
In its public responses to BBB complaints, Hibu has said customers can't take the Hibu website when they cancel, but may copy the content and photos they provided. Check your own agreement to confirm what applies to you.
How do I cancel Hibu?
In its BBB responses, Hibu has said cancellations must be requested by phone to its Client Success team before the bill date. Your agreement has the exact notice period.
Will my Google rankings drop when I switch?
Some movement is normal when a site changes. Keeping your domain, rebuilding a page for each service you rank for and redirecting old page addresses limits the drop. We handle that as part of the switch.
How much does Iron Pixel cost compared to Hibu?
Iron Pixel is a $1,000 setup plus $200, $400 or $600 a month, including hosting and support. Hibu doesn't publish prices, so ask for a written quote and compare first-year totals.
Do you run Google Ads or Facebook ads?
No. Our plans cover the website, Google Business Profile, local SEO and AI search optimization.
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Get a free mockup before your Hibu term ends
Call or text and we'll build your new site in advance, so you can switch the day your agreement ends. $1,000 setup, plans from $200/month.