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Article General 22 Apr 2026 5 min read
Custom software vs SaaS: when it's worth developing your own tool
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Almost every growing company reaches the same point: standard SaaS tools start falling short. Processes get complicated, workarounds pile up.
The real cost of a SaaS that "almost" fits
- Weekly hours of manual tasks
- Data in parallel spreadsheets
- Hacky integrations between multiple tools
- Combined licenses costing more than custom development
Companies that switch usually pay €2,000-€8,000/month in combined SaaS licenses plus 20-40 hours/week of manual work.
When custom software makes sense
- Your process is your competitive advantage
- You need to integrate multiple data sources
- Volume justifies investment
- Standard tools don't cover your sector
- You need full data ownership
Real development costs
- Simple tool: €15,000 – €30,000
- Medium platform: €30,000 – €70,000
- Complex ERP: €70,000 – €150,000+
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