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Build vs Buy Cost Calculator

Compare the 3-year total cost of off-the-shelf SaaS tools vs investing in custom software. Adjust the sliders to match your situation.

Your situation

3-year comparison

Keep buying SaaS

$57,000

  • SaaS licenses: $18,000
  • Wasted time cost: $39,000

Build custom

$45,000

  • Development: $36,000 (one-time)
  • Hosting: $1,800
  • Support: $7,200

Potential 3-year savings

$12,000

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