{"calculator":{"slug":"build-vs-buy-software-calculator","name":"Build vs buy software calculator","url":"https://infikeytechnologies.com/tools/build-vs-buy-software-calculator"},"inputs":{"currency":"USD","users":50,"user_growth":20,"seat_price":45,"price_increase":7,"saas_extras":300,"saas_setup":8000,"build_cost":90000,"maintenance":20,"hosting":400,"years":5},"inputs_readable":{"Currency":"USD ($)","Users today":"50","User growth per year":"20%","SaaS price per user per month":"45","SaaS price increase per year":"7%","SaaS add-ons & integrations per month":"300","SaaS one-off setup & migration":"8,000","Custom build cost (from your quote)":"90,000","Custom maintenance per year":"20 % of build","Custom hosting per month":"400","Years to compare":"5"},"result":{"headline":{"label":"Cheaper over 5 years","value":"Build — saves $58,725"},"summary":"Over 5 years, buying SaaS costs about $262,725 and building custom software about $204,000. Building breaks even in year 4.","verdict":{"tone":"info","text":"Building breaks even in year 4. Worth it if you need the system for longer than that and value control over features and data."},"metrics":[{"label":"Total cost to buy (SaaS)","value":"$262,725"},{"label":"Total cost to build (custom)","value":"$204,000"},{"label":"Break-even year","value":"Year 4"},{"label":"Users in final year","value":"104"},{"label":"Cost per user per month — buy / build","value":"$56.99 / $44.25"}],"chart":{"title":"Total cost over 5 years","items":[{"label":"Buy (SaaS subscription)","value":"$262,725"},{"label":"Build (custom software)","value":"$204,000","selected":true}]},"table":{"caption":"Cumulative cost by year","head":["Year","Users","Buy","Build"],"rows":[["Year 1","50","$38,600","$112,800"],["Year 2","60","$76,868","$135,600"],["Year 3","72","$124,982","$158,400"],["Year 4","86","$185,737","$181,200"],["Year 5","104","$262,725","$204,000"]]},"notes":["Cost is only part of the decision: also weigh time to launch, fit with your process, data ownership, vendor lock-in and who will run the system."]},"share_url":"https://infikeytechnologies.com/tools/build-vs-buy-software-calculator?currency=USD&users=50&user_growth=20&seat_price=45&price_increase=7&saas_extras=300&saas_setup=8000&build_cost=90000&maintenance=20&hosting=400&years=5","disclaimer":"This calculator is provided free for general information and planning only. Results are estimates based on the inputs you enter and the assumptions described on this page, reference data such as published prices may change, and actual costs and outcomes will differ. Nothing on this page is financial, legal, tax, investment or other professional advice. Infikey Technologies Private Limited, Infikey Technologies LLC and their directors, employees and affiliates make no warranty, express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness or suitability of this tool or its results, and accept no liability for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, arising from its use or from reliance on its results. Verify all figures independently and seek professional advice before making any decision. Use of this tool is at your own risk.","publisher":{"name":"Infikey Technologies","url":"https://infikeytechnologies.com","contact":"https://infikeytechnologies.com/contact"}}