Farewill vs other UK online Wills — at a glance
Farewill set the template for the modern UK online Will market, but it's no longer the only — or the cheapest — option. If you're weighing Farewill against another online Will service, here's a like-for-like look at the main UK providers, ranked by total cost for a single Will.
| Provider | Single Will | Mirror Wills | Turnaround | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClearLegacy | £89 | £129 | Draft immediately; final usually within 24 hours | Online · automated checks, flagged Wills reviewed by the founder · source |
| Farewill (online Will) | £100 | £160 | Under 5 days | Online · specialist check · £10/yr updates · source |
| Co-op Legal Services | from £149 | from £249 | Not published | Telephone appointment with a will writer · source |
| High-street solicitor | £150–£400 | £250–£600 | 1–3 weeks | Face-to-face appointments |
ClearLegacy prices shown are those in force from 1 October 2026 (£69 / £99 before that date).
Provider prices checked against each provider’s own website on 5 September 2026 (sources linked in the table); solicitor ranges are typical published rates for England & Wales. ClearLegacy publishes this comparison.
What changed at Farewill in 2024–2026
In October 2024 Farewill was acquired by Dignity plc, one of the UK's largest funeral providers, in an all-shares deal reported at £12.9m. Since then the Farewill brand has been rebuilt around Dignity's funeral offering: its homepage now leads with funeral plans and its "Simpler Cremation Service", with wills sitting alongside cremations and £895 fixed-fee probate. Customer support runs on phone hours — 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
None of this affects the validity of any Will written with Farewill, before or after the acquisition. But it matters if you're choosing today: Farewill is now a funeral business that also writes wills with phone-hours support, while dedicated online services are self-serve at any hour. Details correct as of 5 September 2026 — check farewill.com for their current offering.
What Farewill does well
Farewill earned its position for a reason. If you've found their brand reassuring, you're not wrong about the basics:
- Brand recognition. Farewill is the household name in UK online Wills. That alone is a comfort factor for first-time will-writers.
- A specialist checks every Will. Farewill says every online Will is checked by one of its specialists before it is ready to download. If you want a person to look at every Will, not just flagged ones, that is real value. A telephone Will with a call is a separate product at £240 (£380 couples).
- Updates subscription. Unlimited updates for £10 a year, if you expect your circumstances to change often.
- Charitable giving angle. Farewill processes a significant share of UK charity legacy gifts and has earned a reasonable reputation in that niche.
Where Farewill falls behind newer online Wills
The market has moved on since Farewill launched. The honest gaps in 2026:
- Price. £100 for a single Will and £160 for couples is above several fixed-fee online services — ClearLegacy is £89 / £129. See our guide to will costs in England and Wales for the full range.
- Turnaround. Farewill says under 5 days, which is the time its specialist check takes. ClearLegacy emails a first draft straight after payment and the checked final Will usually within 24 hours.
- Subscription pressure. Farewill offers an optional ongoing subscription for unlimited updates. Some users find that creates a sense of being upsold beyond the headline price.
- Ongoing cost. Updates are by subscription after the first year; ClearLegacy includes one free update and charges £89 for a full rewrite after that, with no subscription.
ClearLegacy as a Farewill alternative
ClearLegacy suits people with a straightforward estate in England or Wales who want a fixed price, a draft to read straight away, and no subscription. It is the natural alternative if your priorities are price and speed; Farewill is the better fit if you want a specialist to check every Will.
- £89 single Will — £31 less than Farewill’s online Will
- £129 Mirror Wills — £61 less than Farewill’s £160 for couples
- First draft straight after payment; checked final usually within 24 hours
- No subscription — pay once, keep the Will forever
- Same Wills Act 1837 framework — for England and Wales only
- Checked by our automated review before release
If you'd rather see how Farewill sits in a wider field including Co-op and high-street solicitors, read our best online Will UK 2026 honest comparison — the parent guide to this comparison cluster.
When Farewill is still the right pick
This is a comparison, not a sales pitch — Farewill is a sensible choice in three situations:
- You want a specialist to check every Will before it is issued, or you want the telephone Will product with a call
- You're leaving a significant charitable gift and value Farewill's experience in that area
- You've already started with Farewill, paid in part, and don't want the friction of switching
Outside those, the price difference is hard to justify for a straightforward estate. Both services draft to the same Wills Act 1837 framework; what you are paying for is the check model and the brand.
When an online Will (Farewill or otherwise) isn't enough
Both Farewill and ClearLegacy are designed for straightforward UK estates. If your situation is genuinely complex, both services will tell you to use a solicitor — not because the online Will is invalid, but because your needs are beyond the scope of what a fixed-fee online product can cover. Cases that need a solicitor:
- Discretionary trusts or life interest trusts
- Substantial foreign assets or non-UK domicile questions
- Business succession with multiple shareholders
- Contentious family circumstances (estranged spouses, disputed claims)
- Estates likely to exceed £2m where the residence nil-rate band tapers
For everyone else — the vast majority of UK adults — a reviewed online Will is the right product. The only remaining question is which provider to use.
ClearLegacy pricing — fixed fees, no surprises
Single Will
For one person. Legally valid in England & Wales. Checked by our automated review and usually delivered within 24 hours.
Start Single WillMirror Wills
Two matching Wills for couples. Save £49 versus buying two singles. Both reviewed and usually emailed within 24 hours.
Start Mirror WillsIs the legal product really the same?
Yes. Both services produce Wills that comply with the Wills Act 1837. Both run structured checks on every Will before release. Both produce documents the Probate Registry treats identically. The legal status is indistinguishable — what differs is process, price and turnaround.
Who should pick Farewill over ClearLegacy
If you genuinely want a phone consultation, prefer voice over text, or feel uncertain about answering the questionnaire on your own, Farewill is a reasonable choice — you're paying about £30 extra for the human contact.
Who should pick ClearLegacy over Farewill
If you're comfortable filling in an online form, want the lowest reviewed price, want the fastest turnaround, and don't want a subscription model — ClearLegacy is the better fit.
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