Quarterly vs Freelancer
Quarterly vs Freelancer
A dedicated senior designer who knows your brand, works inside your tools, and shows up every single day. With a creative director behind them and a studio behind that. From £999/month.
A dedicated senior designer who knows your brand, works inside your tools, and shows up every single day. With a creative director behind them and a studio behind that. From £999/month.
5.0
Trusted by marketing teams at Auntie Anne's,
Financial Times, Lattice, and more.
TRUSTED BY MARKETING TEAMS AT
TRUSTED BY MARKETING TEAMS AT
TRUSTED BY MARKETING TEAMS AT
Sound Familiar?
Sound Familiar?
Sound Familiar?
Sound Familiar?
Freelancers are great in theory.
In practice, it can be a different story.
Quality is a gamble
Quality is a gamble
No creative direction. No quality control. One person's taste with no second pair of eyes. Some days it's great. Some days it isn't.
Freelancers disappear
They take on too much work, they go on holiday with no cover, or they simply stop responding. Your pipeline stops with them.
They can't scale with you
They can't scale with you
When you need more output, you need another freelancer. Then you're managing two people, two styles, two invoices.
How We Stack Up
A side-by-side look at what you get with Quarterly vs Freelancer.
Predictable monthly cost - Know your spend to the penny
Reliable daily output - Steady creative flow, no gaps
Brand knowledge over time - They learn your brand deeply
Direct communication - Talk to the person doing the work
Holiday and sickness cover - Work never stops
Creative director oversight - Quality control on every piece
Full creative range - Social, decks, branding, motion, print
Scalable as you grow - Add designers as your needs increase
Freelancer
How We Stack Up
A side-by-side look at what you get with Quarterly vs Freelancer.
Predictable monthly cost - Know your spend to the penny
Reliable daily output - Steady creative flow, no gaps
Brand knowledge over time - They learn your brand deeply
Direct communication - Talk to the person doing the work
Holiday and sickness cover - Work never stops
Creative director oversight - Quality control on every piece
Full creative range - Social, decks, branding, motion, print
Scalable as you grow - Add designers as your needs increase
Freelancer
How We Stack Up
A side-by-side look at what you get with Quarterly vs Freelancer.
Predictable monthly cost - Know your spend to the penny
Reliable daily output - Steady creative flow, no gaps
Brand knowledge over time - They learn your brand deeply
Direct communication - Talk to the person doing the work
Holiday and sickness cover - Work never stops
Creative director oversight - Quality control on every piece
Full creative range - Social, decks, branding, motion, print
Scalable as you grow - Add designers as your needs increase
Freelancer
How We Stack Up
A side-by-side look at what you get with Quarterly vs Freelancer.
Predictable monthly cost - Know your spend to the penny
Reliable daily output - Steady creative flow, no gaps
Brand knowledge over time - They learn your brand deeply
Direct communication - Talk to the person doing the work
Holiday and sickness cover - Work never stops
Creative director oversight - Quality control on every piece
Full creative range - Social, decks, branding, motion, print
Scalable as you grow - Add designers as your needs increase
Freelancer
A Freelancer Is One Person .
We're A Team.
A Freelancer Is One Person .
We're A Team.
A Freelancer Is One Person .
We're A Team.
Here's what that difference actually means for your day-to-day.
With a Freelancer
No backup
When they're off, your work stops. Holiday, illness, burnout — you're exposed.
No quality control
One pair of eyes. No creative direction. No one checking for brand consistency.
You manage everything
Timelines, feedback, file organisation, invoices. It's a part-time job on top of your actual job.
Limited skill set
Great at social but can't touch a pitch deck. You need multiple freelancers for your full creative need.
With Quarterly
With Quarterly
Always covered
Your designer is backed by a studio. If they're off, someone else picks up. Your work never stops.
Quality control
Every piece of work is checked before delivery. Consistent quality is the standard.
We manage ourselves
We can work in your tools, follow your process, and deliver without chasing. You brief. We handle the rest.
Full creative range
Paid social, pitch decks, branding, email, motion, print - one subscription covers everything.
A Senior Designer,
without the salary
Same person every day. They'll learn your brand and just handle it.
Same designer, every day
They learn your brand, your tone, your quirks. No ramp-up. No re-briefing. They just get sharper over time.
Same-day turnaround
Need something today? Get it today. Your designer delivers daily — that's the standard, not the exception.
Studio backup, always
When your freelancer goes on holiday, your pipeline stops. Ours never does. You're covered by the full studio.
Creative direction included
A creative director and three creative leads review every piece. It's the difference between design and good design.
Same person every day. They'll learn your brand and just handle it.
Same designer, every day
They learn your brand, your tone, your quirks. No ramp-up. No re-briefing. They just get sharper over time.
Same-day turnaround
Need something today? Get it today. Your designer delivers daily — that's the standard, not the exception.
Studio backup, always
When your freelancer goes on holiday, your pipeline stops. Ours never does. You're covered by the full studio.
Creative direction included
A creative director and three creative leads review every piece. It's the difference between design and good design.
Same person every day. They'll learn your brand and just handle it.
Same designer, every day
They learn your brand, your tone, your quirks. No ramp-up. No re-briefing. They just get sharper over time.
Same-day turnaround
Need something today? Get it today. Your designer delivers daily — that's the standard, not the exception.
Studio backup, always
When your freelancer goes on holiday, your pipeline stops. Ours never does. You're covered by the full studio.
Creative direction included
A creative director and three creative leads review every piece. It's the difference between design and good design.
Client Success Stories
"Quarterly are a dream solution for our busy, ongoing stream of design needs! With set daily hours, excellent project management and a highly skilled design team, it's like having the services of an in house designer! They are an essential and hugely valued part of our team!"
Siobhan Randles
Head of Marketing, Auntie Anne's UK & Ireland
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Client Success Stories
"Quarterly are a dream solution for our busy, ongoing stream of design needs! With set daily hours, excellent project management and a highly skilled design team, it's like having the services of an in house designer! They are an essential and hugely valued part of our team!"
Siobhan Randles
Head of Marketing, Auntie Anne's UK & Ireland
Client Success Stories
"Quarterly are a dream solution for our busy, ongoing stream of design needs! With set daily hours, excellent project management and a highly skilled design team, it's like having the services of an in house designer! They are an essential and hugely valued part of our team!"
Siobhan Randles
Head of Marketing, Auntie Anne's UK & Ireland
Client Success Stories
"Quarterly are a dream solution for our busy, ongoing stream of design needs! With set daily hours, excellent project management and a highly skilled design team, it's like having the services of an in house designer! They are an essential and hugely valued part of our team!"
Siobhan Randles
Head of Marketing
Auntie Anne's UK & Ireland
Why Choose Quarterly?
24hrs
From sign-up to meeting your designer
100%
of clients renew after month one
5*
Google rating from marketing teams
21k
Average annual saving vs hiring in-house
Why Choose Quarterly?
24hrs
From sign-up to meeting your designer
100%
of clients renew after month one
5*
Google rating from marketing teams
21k
Average annual saving vs hiring in-house
Why Choose Quarterly?
24hrs
From sign-up to meeting your designer
100%
of clients renew after month one
5*
Google rating from marketing teams
21k
Average annual saving vs hiring in-house
Why Choose Quarterly?
24hrs
Typical time from sign-up to meeting your new designers.
100%
Typical time from sign-up to meeting your new designers.
5*
Typical time from sign-up to meeting your new designers.
21k
Typical time from sign-up to meeting your new designers.
Work We Deliver For
Marketing Teams
Work We Deliver For
Marketing Teams
Work We Deliver For
Marketing Teams
Paid social, pitch decks, email campaigns, brand assets.
All of the creative your team needs, delivered daily.
Up and Running in 24 Hours
Up and Running in 24 Hours
Up and Running in 24 Hours
Up and Running in 24 Hours
No lengthy onboarding. No complicated setup. Here's how it works.
Pick Your Plan
Pick Your Plan
Choose Professional or Dynamic, based on your creative appetite. Whether you need slick eBooks through to dynamic video edits.
Pick Your Plan
Choose Professional or Dynamic, based on your creative appetite. Whether you need slick eBooks through to dynamic video edits.
Dial Your Volume
Dial Your Volume
Set daily hours that match your workload. Scale up for launch season, dial down during quiet spells.
Dial Your Volume
Set daily hours that match your workload. Scale up for launch season, dial down during quiet spells.
Share Your Brief
Share Your Brief
Brief us today via Slack, Trello, or email. By tomorrow, you're onboarded and our team is delivering.
Share Your Brief
Brief us today via Slack, Trello, or email. By tomorrow, you're onboarded and our team is delivering.