A Free Alternative to UENI - No Setup Fees, No Upsell Ladder
UENI popularized the done-for-you website for small businesses - but the free-sounding entry point leads to tiered monthly plans, setup fees on some tiers, and a steady stream of upsells to unlock what your business actually needs. Hoot Free Website keeps it simple: your professional 5-page website is built at no cost, and everything - CRM, SEO, support - is included in one flat $15 per month hosting plan.
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What UENI customers tell us
The tiers keep climbing.
UENI's entry plans start in the $17-$25/month range depending on billing, with Plus and Growth tiers running $59 to $125+ per month - and some plans have carried setup fees on top. What you thought was a budget option grows into a real monthly bill.
Features are gated.
Booking tools, integrations, advanced SEO - on UENI, the tools that grow your business often sit behind higher tiers. With Hoot Free Website, the full HootBiz CRM and marketing platform comes with every site, no tier required.
Support can be hit or miss.
UENI reviewers frequently mention inconsistent support and slow resolutions. Hoot Host is a real team you can reach - and we are rated Excellent on Trustpilot, with our founder twice named Alignable's Local Business Person of the Year.
UENI vs. Hoot Free Website
| UENI | Hoot Free Website | |
|---|---|---|
| Done-for-you build | Yes | Yes - always free |
| Setup fee | On some plans | Never |
| Monthly cost | ~$17-$125+/mo by tier | $15/mo flat |
| CRM and marketing platform | Higher tiers / limited | HootBiz included free |
| SEO | Basic, advanced gated | Google SEO Essentials + AI Visibility included |
| Appointments and invoicing | Tier-dependent | Included via HootBiz |
| Support | Inconsistent per reviews | Real, responsive team |
| Contract | Plan-dependent | No - cancel anytime |
Competitor pricing as of July 2026, subject to change.
One flat plan. Everything included.
Professional design customized to your brand. Stock photos and video. Content editing and organization. Google SEO Essentials wired up from day one, plus AI Visibility so AI-powered search engines can discover and recommend your business. And HootBiz - leads and pipeline, appointments, email campaigns, invoicing, review requests, and automations - integrated directly into your website at no extra charge. When you need updates, our support team is here, covered by affordable as-needed rates for bigger jobs.
Frequently asked questions
How is Hoot Free Website free when UENI charges monthly tiers?+
The design and build of your website costs nothing. You only pay $15 per month for managed hosting - which includes security, support as needed, and your free HootBiz account.
Does the $15/month ever go up by tier?+
No tiers. The Free Website plan is one flat $15/month for managed hosting. If your business outgrows 5 pages or needs advanced functionality, our higher-level website plans at hoot.host are there when you are ready - your choice, never a forced upgrade.
Can you rebuild my existing UENI site?+
Yes. We will migrate your content into a fresh, professional design. Keep your existing domain, and get free domain renewal when you transfer it to Hoot Host.
Do I get booking and invoicing tools?+
Yes - appointments, invoicing, email campaigns, reviews, and automations are all part of your included HootBiz account.
Is there a contract?+
No. Cancel anytime.
Done-for-you, without the tier ladder
Built free. $15/mo flat. CRM, SEO, and real support included.
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