The Best Drift Alternative for UK Businesses (2025)
Tired of Drift's enterprise pricing for conversational marketing? Hand On Web delivers AI-powered lead generation and chat at a flat monthly rate. RAG chatbots, Voice AI, meeting booking — all included. Save over 90% with Chester-based support and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Enterprise Pricing for Non-Enterprise Needs
Drift built conversational marketing for Fortune 500 companies. But most UK businesses don't need £30,000/year in software to qualify leads and book meetings.
Small Business (Lead Gen Focus)
Growing Team (5 Users)
Enterprise Features
Drift vs Hand On Web: Complete Feature Comparison
A transparent look at how we compare as a Drift competitor for conversational marketing.
| Feature | Drift | Hand On Web |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From £2,500/month (Premium) | From £149/month |
| Pricing Model | Enterprise contracts only | Transparent flat monthly rate |
| AI Chatbot | Available (higher tiers) | RAG-powered AI included |
| Voice AI / Phone Automation | Not available | Full AI receptionist included |
| Lead Qualification | Yes — core feature | Yes — AI-powered qualification |
| Meeting Booking | Yes (calendar integration) | Yes (Google, Outlook, Calendly) |
| Setup Time | 4-8 weeks (enterprise onboarding) | 3-5 days |
| Contract Length | Annual commitment required | Monthly rolling |
| WhatsApp Integration | Limited availability | Included in all plans |
| Dedicated Support | Customer Success Manager (Premium) | Personal account manager |
| Conversation Intelligence | Yes (advanced analytics) | Yes (ROI-focused reporting) |
| UK-Based Support | No (US-based) | Yes (Chester) |
Why UK Businesses Are Replacing Drift in 2025
Drift pioneered conversational marketing. But their enterprise-only pricing leaves most UK businesses paying for complexity they don't need.
Escape Enterprise Pricing
Drift starts at £2,500/month and requires annual contracts. We deliver conversational marketing features from £149/month with no long-term lock-in.
Save 90%+ on Monthly Costs
A typical Drift bill exceeds £30,000/year. Get the same lead qualification and chat features for under £3,000/year with Hand On Web.
Voice AI That Drift Doesn't Offer
Drift is chat-only. Our AI receptionist handles phone calls 24/7 — qualifying leads, booking meetings, and capturing details while you sleep.
RAG AI That Learns Your Business
Our AI isn't generic. It's trained on YOUR business data with retrieval-augmented generation, delivering accurate answers your prospects can trust.
Live in Days, Not Months
Drift's enterprise onboarding takes 4-8 weeks. We get you live in 3-5 days. Start capturing leads this week, not next quarter.
Chester-Based Human Support
Talk to real people who understand UK business and UK time zones. Not US-based support teams or chatbots about chatbots.
Conversational Marketing Features That Actually Matter
Everything you need to convert website visitors into qualified leads and booked meetings.
AI Lead Qualification
Our RAG-powered chatbot asks the right questions, scores leads based on your criteria, and routes hot prospects directly to your sales team. No manual sorting required.
Explore Lead GenerationInstant Meeting Booking
Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and Calendly. Qualified leads book meetings directly from the chat — no back-and-forth emails, no friction.
See All Chatbot FeaturesVoice AI (Drift Doesn't Have This)
24/7 AI phone answering that qualifies leads by voice. Some prospects prefer to call — capture them all with AI that handles phone, chat, and WhatsApp.
Explore Voice AIROI-Focused Analytics
Track leads captured, meetings booked, and conversion rates. See exactly how your AI is performing and which conversations drive revenue.
See Intercom Comparison TooSwitching from Drift? We Make It Seamless.
We offer free migration assistance for businesses leaving Drift. We'll replicate your conversation flows, set up similar qualification logic, train our AI on your products/services, and get you live in days, not weeks.
- Conversation flow replication
- Lead qualification logic setup
- AI training on your knowledge base
- Calendar & CRM integration
- WhatsApp & website widget setup
- Chester-based hands-on support
Calculate Your ROI: Drift vs Hand On Web
The maths is simple. Same features, fraction of the cost, faster time-to-value.
Typical Drift Spend
Per year with annual commitment
Hand On Web Spend
Per year with monthly flexibility
Your Annual Savings
Reinvest in growth, not software
Conversational Marketing for Real UK Businesses
Drift built their platform for enterprise B2B SaaS companies with complex ABM needs. We built Hand On Web for UK small and medium businesses who want leads and meetings without Fortune 500 pricing.
Drift Alternative FAQs
Common questions about switching from Drift to Hand On Web.
Is Hand On Web a real Drift alternative for conversational marketing?
Yes. We provide the conversational marketing features most UK businesses need: AI-powered chatbots, lead qualification, meeting booking, and real-time engagement. Where Drift targets enterprise B2B with complex ABM features, we focus on practical lead generation that delivers ROI without enterprise pricing.
How does pricing compare to Drift?
Drift uses enterprise pricing starting around £2,500/month with mandatory annual contracts. Hand On Web starts at £149/month with monthly rolling contracts. For a business spending £30,000+/year on Drift, you can achieve similar results for under £3,000/year with us — that's over 90% savings.
Can your chatbot qualify leads like Drift?
Absolutely. Our RAG-powered AI asks qualification questions, scores leads based on your criteria, routes high-value prospects to sales, and books meetings directly into calendars. The key difference: no per-lead or per-conversation fees.
What about Drift's conversational marketing playbooks?
We offer similar conversation flows and targeting. You can create different chatbot experiences for different pages, visitor types, or campaigns. Our flows are simpler to set up and modify — you don't need a dedicated Drift admin to manage them.
Does Hand On Web integrate with my CRM?
Yes. We integrate with major CRMs including HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, and others via API and Zapier. Lead data flows automatically to your sales team with qualification scores and conversation history.
Can I migrate my Drift conversations and data?
We offer free migration assistance. While conversation history stays in Drift, we'll replicate your chatbot flows, set up similar qualification logic, train our AI on your product/service knowledge, and get you live quickly.
What features does Drift have that you don't?
Drift offers advanced ABM (account-based marketing) features like company-level targeting, Salesforce native integration, and video chat. If you're doing complex enterprise ABM at scale, Drift may be worth the premium. For most businesses, these features are overkill.
Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes. 30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. If you're not seeing value in lead quality and conversion rates, we'll refund you fully. Drift locks you into annual commitments with no such protection.
Why is UK-based support important for conversational marketing?
UK data protection (UK GDPR), UK business practices, UK buyer expectations. Our Chester team understands how UK businesses sell and what UK customers expect from chat experiences. We're in your timezone, speaking your language.
How quickly can I see ROI after switching from Drift?
Most clients see positive ROI within the first month simply from cost savings. Factor in our faster setup (days vs weeks), included Voice AI, and flat pricing — you're typically ahead within 30 days of switching.
Ready to Replace Drift?
Book a free consultation to see how much you could save switching from Drift. 30-day money-back guarantee — zero risk to try.