Hasty or freelancers?
Short answer
Is it better to hire freelancers or use a creative subscription?
Freelancers suit one-off, defined assignments within one discipline. For ongoing production a creative subscription like Hasty gives a full senior team at a fixed price from SEK 30,800 per month excl. VAT, first delivery normally within 48 hours, and no single point of failure when one person is busy, ill or leaves. Notice is three months.
Freelancers are a good choice for defined assignments. For ongoing multi-discipline production the models differ clearly.
Comparison by criterion
| Criterion | Hasty | Freelancer |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | A team; work continues during absence | One person, one calendar |
| Breadth | Design, video, web, copy, SEO and AI | Usually one core skill |
| Management | One workspace for brief, queue and delivery | You coordinate each person |
| Price | From SEK 30,800/month (40 credits at SEK 770), excl. VAT | Varies by person and assignment |
| Terms | Contract term per proposal, three months' notice | Per assignment |
How the models differ
Capacity
A freelancer has one calendar. Hasty spreads work across a team, so deliveries don't stop for holidays or illness.
Breadth
A freelancer usually has one core skill. The same Hasty credits cover design, video, web, copy and SEO.
Management
With several freelancers you become the project manager. At Hasty brief, queue and deliveries live in one workspace.
Combine
Many teams keep favourite freelancers for special jobs and use Hasty for the ongoing volume.
Estimate your monthly cost
Choose what you need on an ongoing basis — see instantly what it costs in-house, with an agency and with Hasty.
- In-house hire
- 65 000 SEK/month, excl. VAT
- Agency
- 82 500 SEK/month, excl. VAT
- Hasty
- 23 150 SEK/month, excl. VAT
Estimated saving vs agency: 72%
Midpoints from Hasty's 2026 price index. Agency and staff costs are estimates.
Frequently asked questions
- When is a freelancer the right choice?
- When the assignment is defined, within one discipline and the timeline is flexible.
- What does Hasty cost compared with freelancers?
- Hasty costs from SEK 30,800 per month for 40 credits, excl. VAT. Freelance rates vary widely; compare against the hours and people you actually need each month.
- Do we own the work?
- Yes, all finished work is yours under the agreement.
Compare for yourself — with your own brief
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