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.

The True Cost of SaaS for a 20-Person Company

What does a 20-person company actually pay for software?

Most small businesses don't realize how much they spend on SaaS until someone adds it all up. So we did.

Here's a realistic monthly breakdown for a 20-person company using popular tools:

Tool	Per User/Mo	20 Users/Mo	Annual
CRM (Salesforce Essentials)	$25	$500	$6,000
ERP (NetSuite)	$99	$1,980	$23,760
Project Management (Monday.com)	$12	$240	$2,880
Communication (Slack Pro)	$8.75	$175	$2,100
Email (Google Workspace)	$14	$280	$3,360
Accounting (Xero)	Flat	$78	$936
Total		$3,253/mo	$39,036/yr

That's nearly $40,000 per year. And it goes up every time you hire someone.

The hidden costs nobody talks about

The monthly fee is just the start. Factor in:

Integration costs because getting these tools to talk to each other isn't free
Training, since every new tool has a learning curve
Data migration when switching tools means moving data (and hoping nothing breaks)
Customization limits where you're stuck working within someone else's constraints
Price increases, with SaaS vendors raising prices 5-10% annually

What's the alternative?

A custom-built system covering CRM + basic ERP + project tracking typically costs $15,000–$40,000 one-time. After that, your ongoing costs are just hosting ($50–200/month) and occasional updates.

Year 1: Custom build might cost the same as SaaS. Year 2: You're already saving $30,000+. Year 3+: Pure savings.

And you own the code. No per-seat fees. No vendor lock-in. No surprise price hikes.

Is custom right for every business?

No. If you're a 3-person startup that might pivot next month, stick with SaaS. But if you:

Have 10+ employees and stable processes
Are paying $2,000+/month across tools
Need features your current SaaS doesn't offer
Are tired of paying per seat

Then it's worth doing the math.

Want us to do the math for you?

We offer a free SaaS audit. Send us your current tool stack and we'll show you what a custom alternative would cost. Actual numbers, not vague estimates.