Where does the custom-build number come from?

The same published pricing model that powers our Project Estimator — a 'brand-new custom app' band, plus a standard annual maintenance assumption. It's an illustration, not a quote.

Does the SaaS side assume price increases?

No — SaaS cost is held flat for the whole horizon on purpose, so the comparison isn't tilted in our favor. In practice, per-seat SaaS pricing tends to rise, not fall.

No — it's an honest estimate based on the numbers you enter, not a diagnosis. A free system review gives you the real picture for your specific setup.

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Cost per seat / month$40

Number of seats15

Horizon

Assumptions

Custom build cost: our published “brand-new custom app” estimate band ($15,000–$40,000), same model as our Project Estimator.
Custom-app maintenance: 15%/year of the build cost.
SaaS cost held flat for the whole horizon — no price increases assumed.

Keep paying for SaaS

$36,000

over 5 years

Own a custom YittBox app

$26,250–$70,000

illustration, not a quote

Over 5 years, owning could save you roughly $0–$9,750 versus renting.

And you own the YittBox application.

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Where does the custom-build number come from?: The same published pricing model that powers our Project Estimator — a 'brand-new custom app' band, plus a standard annual maintenance assumption. It's an illustration, not a quote.
Does the SaaS side assume price increases?: No — SaaS cost is held flat for the whole horizon on purpose, so the comparison isn't tilted in our favor. In practice, per-seat SaaS pricing tends to rise, not fall.
Is this exact?: No — it's an honest estimate based on the numbers you enter, not a diagnosis. A free system review gives you the real picture for your specific setup.

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