We used a bassinet and gee I worried about the transition to a cot, but I don't think DS batted an eyelid!

As a cost effective option, a friend used her pram with the bassinet attachment and says it was great as she could walk/push her DS at sleep times if he was unsettled. He also slept really well in it if they were out and about, which my DS never did!

We have bought a capsule this time around for the same reason you said.