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Build or buy? Run the numbers.

Compare what your current subscriptions and manual work cost over three years against a custom build. Free, no sign-up needed to see the result.

How complex is what you need?

3-year difference

$24,370

Building likely saves you this much over 3 years, paying for itself in about 17 months.

Keep current setup (3 yrs)

$96,300

Custom build (3 yrs)

$71,930

Manual work today / yr

$27,300

Hours given back / yr

546

Want a real estimate for your situation?

Send us these numbers and we'll reply with a ballpark build price.

Assumes a custom tool removes 70% of the manual hours and replaces 60% of subscription spend, with build cost and a monthly care plan by complexity ($20,000 + $600/mo here). Estimates, not a quote.