no better than
Not any better than (someone or something); just as bad or inadequate as (someone or something). If you go through with this, you'll be no better than the bullies who harassed you as a kid. With the way they treat the money of their employees and investors, these CEOs are no better than con artists, in my opinion.
little/no ˈbetter than
almost or just the same as; almost or just as bad as: The path was no better than a sheep track.