Website Leasing: Myths and facts
11 Ιουλίου, 2026 · 1 min read
Myth: “You’re leasing, so it’s never really yours”
The truth: after the first 12 months, you can buy the site outright at a preferential price and get full ownership. Leasing is a way to start, not a permanent state.
Myth: “It’s more expensive long-term”
Depends. If you only compare the one-off build cost against the monthly subscription, yes, leasing can look more expensive over time. But an outright purchase doesn’t include hosting, updates, or maintenance — you’re paying for those anyway, just separately. Once you add it all up, the gap often shrinks considerably.
Myth: “You lose control of your website”
The site runs normally, on your own domain, with your own content, your full branding. The only thing that differs is who technically owns the code until you buy it out — not how you manage it day to day.
Fact: it does require a 12-month commitment
This one’s real, not a myth — and worth knowing upfront. It’s not a service you cancel the first month if you change your mind. It’s built for businesses that want stability and predictability, not a trial run.
Fact: it suits some businesses better than others
If you already have the capital and plan to keep the same site for years with no changes, buying outright may fit better. If you’d rather start without a large upfront cost and want maintenance already sorted, leasing is built exactly for that.