Keep renting
$30,000
$500/mo × 12 × 5 years — vendor still owns the product.
Own your software
Stop paying for software that doesn't fit your business.
Paying $100–500+/month for a tool that fights your process? Find out whether owning a simpler version would cost less. Free comparison before any development.
From $2,000 · You own the code · No mandatory SaaS renewal
Economics
Rent vs own — illustrative calculator
Compare subscription spend to a one-time build. Not a guarantee — maintenance and hosting still apply.
Build & own (illustrative)
~$8,500
Build $4,000 + rough hosting/maintenance buffer (~15% of current SaaS/mo). You own the software.
Actual economics depend on scope, usage and maintenance. We help you compare before building.
Get an exact comparison for my tool| Traditional SaaS | Owned software |
|---|---|
| Monthly / annual subscription | One-time development |
| Vendor controls the roadmap | You control the roadmap |
| Vendor hosts your data | You control your data |
| Limited customization | Built around your workflow |
The problem
Sound familiar?
Subscription that never ends
Year after year you rent a tool that is critical to operations.
Doesn't fit the process
Workarounds, unused seats and features you don't need.
Data and roadmap elsewhere
Vendor hosts your data and decides what ships next.
Offer
What you get
A clear economic comparison, then — if it makes sense — a fixed-price build of software you own.
- Free cost comparison vs your current SaaS spend
- Custom or self-hosted alternative scoped to your workflow
- Source code, deploy config and documentation
- Honest advice when renting is still the better choice
from $2,000
SaaS replacement
Focused alternative to one SaaS product you rely on.
- Core workflows you actually use
- Your data & hosting options
- Ownership & handover
from $4,000
Larger operations system
Broader replacement across several modules.
- Multiple roles
- Integrations
- Migration plan
Cases
What recent projects cost
Real projects, fixed prices agreed before the build started.
SaaS replacement for a 50+ person team
Own software
Stopped a $480/mo subscription; the tool fits their workflow.
Examples
What this looks like in practice
Niche CRM / PM
Only the fields and stages your team uses.
Internal portal
Replace a per-seat tool with a private app.
Reporting suite
Stop exporting CSVs into yet another dashboard SaaS.
Process
How it works
- 01
Cost comparison
Current spend vs build + hosting reality check.
- 02
Scope fit
Which features matter; which to drop.
- 03
Build
Fixed price, weekly demos.
- 04
Own
Deploy, migrate, you control the roadmap.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
No. If the SaaS is cheap, complex and rarely customized, renting can win. We say so when that's the case.
Your cloud, a VPS, or infrastructure we help set up. You stay in control of data and deploy.
Plan a small hosting + maintenance budget. We can handle it or hand over to your team.
Talk to DobraCode
Get a free cost comparison
Tell us what you pay and what the tool must do. We'll compare economics before any build.
No long sales presentation. No obligation. Fixed price when scope is clear.
Or email hello@dobracode.com