Custom or off the shelf? An honest answer.
Side-by-side comparisons for SMEs deciding between a custom system and the usual products. Each one says plainly when the product is the better choice.
When to buy a product, when to build one, and when to do a bit of both.
ComparisonCustom CRM vs HubSpotA fair comparison: seat pricing, fit, WhatsApp, data ownership and when HubSpot is the better pick.
ComparisonCustom CRM vs SalesforceSalesforce’s ecosystem against a CRM built for one business: where each makes sense.
ComparisonCustom CRM vs ZohoZoho’s per-user pricing and app suite against a CRM built around one business.
ComparisonSpreadsheets vs a systemWhen Excel or Google Sheets is enough, and the signs it’s time for a system.
ComparisonCustom ERP vs OdooOdoo’s modular suite against an ERP built for your process: cost, fit and customisation.
ComparisonCustom booking vs booking appsCalendly, Fresha, SimplyBook or custom: which fits your rooms, staff, deposits and rules.
ComparisonCustom integrations vs ZapierZapier and Make for simple automations, custom integrations for critical, two-way, high-volume jobs.
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Enquiries, clients, pipeline and follow-ups in one place, shaped to how you sell.
ServiceCustom ERPQuotes, stock, staff, jobs and invoicing on one shared set of data.
GuideWhat a custom CRM costsA custom CRM explained in build hours and weeks, with three worked examples.
PagePricingHow a custom system is priced: what moves the number and typical build times.