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The Economics Have Flipped

Many companies choose SaaS because it looks cheap — but those per-user costs add up quickly as teams grow, features get added, and subscriptions increase annually. Over a typical 3–5 year period, recurring costs often exceed the cost of owning your system outright.

SaaS Pricing

Easy to Start, Hard to Control

  • Monthly per-user fees that increase as your team grows
  • Vendors raise pricing annually — typically 5–10% or more
  • "Add-ons" often required to unlock the features you actually need
  • Recurring cost escalates as headcount grows
  • Paying for features you will never use
  • Your data and processes live on someone else's platform
Custom Software

One Investment, Predictable Future Costs

  • One-time build cost aligned to your exact workflow
  • Hosting and ops costs that scale slowly as you grow
  • No per-user licensing — avoid recurring taxes on growth
  • Predictable cost structure for easier budget planning
  • You own your intellectual property and data

The Numbers That Matter

5-10%
Annual price increases typical for mid-tier SaaS plans
70%
of SaaS spend goes to functionality companies don't need
18-36
months to break even — custom software often pays for itself within 1.5–3 years
40-60%
reduced development time using modern tooling and generative AI
4-12
weeks to deliver core workflows with modern development cycles
100%
data ownership — no vendor lock-in or export fees
Subscribe to what's generic. Invest in what's differentiating.

When SaaS Is the Right Choice

SaaS makes sense when your workflows are generic and your priority is immediate deployment with predictable start-up costs.

  • Payroll & HR systems
  • Email & communication
  • File storage & collaboration
  • Basic analytics
  • Time tracking (commodity)
  • Standard accounting & invoicing

These are solved problems. Don't reinvent them.

When Custom Software Excels

Custom software is worth considering when long-term cost, control, or competitive advantage matters more than up-front simplicity.

  • Your workflows are unique or differentiating
  • You pay $30+ per user per month in SaaS fees
  • You've heavily customized a SaaS tool and it's no longer a fit
  • Customer-facing processes that define your brand
  • Proprietary business logic that creates competitive advantage

These define how you operate. Own them.

See the Math That Matters

Enter your numbers to estimate total cost of ownership, break-even timeline, and long-term savings. We'll show you the comparison — and if custom isn't the right fit, we'll tell you honestly.

Your Current SaaS

5 500
$10 $200
0% 20%
0% 50%

Custom Build Estimate

$10k $100k
$50 $2,000
0% 25%
Percentage of build cost allocated annually for maintenance, upgrades, and new features.

* Estimates based on typical workloads. Actual costs may vary depending on storage needs and user activity.

5-Year Cost Comparison

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5-Year Custom Cost $0
Break-Even Point —
5-Year Savings $0
Year 1 Monthly Comparison
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If the numbers make sense for your situation, let's talk. Free consultation, no obligation — just a straightforward conversation about whether custom software delivers the ROI you're looking for.

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