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TCO analysis compares what you spend on SaaS subscriptions over time against what you would spend to build and own equivalent custom systems. For most mid-market organizations, the math strongly favors ownership — especially beyond year two.
A proper TCO comparison accounts for direct and hidden costs on both sides of the equation. Most organizations only count direct subscription fees — which dramatically underestimates the true cost of their SaaS stack.
The following is a representative scenario for a mid-market organization spending $15,000 per month across their SaaS stack. Actual figures vary by organization.
* Illustrative model assumes 10% annual SaaS price escalation. Build-to-Own costs include ongoing operations support post-ownership. Custom analysis available upon request.
Add up what you're currently spending on marketing tools, scheduling apps, and supplier platforms. Then see what custom-built infrastructure you could own for the same monthly investment.
$4,925
$2,999
Once you own your systems, the calculus changes permanently. Owned infrastructure is a balance-sheet asset — it appreciates as you extend it, and it eliminates the perpetual expense line that SaaS creates.
Every organization is different. We provide a personalized TCO analysis during the initial advisory call — mapping your current SaaS spend against a Build-to-Own equivalent.
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