How is jinq different from buying Salesforce or SAP?

Those are rented software. You pay monthly per user, forever. We build a system you own outright. No recurring fees, no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in.

How long does a typical build take?

A focused CRM or ERP module typically takes 4-8 weeks. Full enterprise systems with multiple integrations take 3-6 months.

Can you replace our existing SaaS tools?

In most cases, yes. We audit what you're currently using, identify what can be consolidated, and build a custom solution that covers your actual needs.

Build vs Buy ERP: Which Is Actually Cheaper?

The question every growing SME faces

At some point, spreadsheets stop working. You need a proper system to manage inventory, orders, invoicing, and reporting. The question is: do you buy an off-the-shelf ERP, or build one?

Option 1: Buy (SaaS ERP)

Popular options for SMEs:

Platform	Starting Price	What You Get
NetSuite	$99/user/mo + $999 platform	Full ERP suite
SAP Business One	$94/user/mo	Modular ERP
Odoo Enterprise	$31/user/mo	Open-source based
Zoho One	$45/user/mo	Suite of 45+ apps

Pros:

Fast to deploy (weeks, not months)
Maintained and updated by the vendor
Established integrations

Cons:

Per-seat pricing scales poorly
Customization is limited or expensive
You don't own the data infrastructure
Vendor decides when features change or prices go up

Option 2: Build (Custom ERP)

A custom ERP built for your specific workflow.

Typical costs:

Simple (inventory + orders): $15,000–$25,000
Medium (+ invoicing, reporting): $25,000–$50,000
Full (multi-module, integrations): $50,000–$100,000

Pros:

One-time cost (no recurring per-seat fees)
Built around YOUR workflow, not a generic template
You own the code and data
Unlimited users at no extra cost

Cons:

Takes longer to launch (2-6 months)
You're responsible for maintenance
Needs a development partner you trust

The 3-year comparison

Let's say you have 20 users and need a medium-complexity ERP.

	SaaS (NetSuite)	Custom Build
Year 1	$35,760	$40,000 (build) + $2,400 (hosting)
Year 2	$37,550 (+5%)	$2,400 (hosting)
Year 3	$39,425 (+5%)	$2,400 (hosting)
3-Year Total	$112,735	$47,200
Savings	-	$65,535

And in year 4 and beyond, the gap only widens.

When building makes sense

Build when:

You have stable, well-understood processes
Your team is 10+ people (per-seat pricing hurts)
You need features no off-the-shelf tool offers
You want to own your data completely

When buying makes sense

Buy when:

You're very early stage and still figuring out your process
You need something running this week
Your team is under 5 people (per-seat costs are manageable)
You don't have a trusted development partner

The hybrid approach

Many of our clients start with a focused build covering just the modules they need most, then expand over time. Start with a custom CRM, keep your accounting in Xero, and add inventory management when you're ready.

You don't have to replace everything at once.