Automation · Core Replacement

Replace Zapier with software you own.

Per-task pricing: the SaaS tax on your automations. We build a custom alternative in 4-8 weeks for $15,000$35,000.

$49

Zapier per seat/mo

$15,000$35,000

One-time build

-87%

Savings over 3 years

4-8 wks

Build time

The Problem

Why teams leave Zapier

Per-task pricing makes costs unpredictable and scaling expensive

Multi-step zaps consume multiple tasks per execution

Task quotas force you to choose which processes to automate

No error handling or monitoring without higher tiers

Premium app connectors cost extra

5-minute minimum polling interval on most plans

What We Build Instead

Your custom automation tool

Custom workflow engine with unlimited executions

Real-time event-driven triggers — no polling delays

Error handling, retry logic, and monitoring built-in

Direct API integrations — no middleware overhead

Complex multi-step workflows with branching logic

Runs on your infrastructure for pennies per execution

The Math

Zapier vs. custom build

Based on 10 seats at $49/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.

Keep paying Zapier

Year 1$5,880
Year 2 (~10% increase)$6,468
Year 3 (~10% increase)$7,115

3-year total$19,404

Build with 86 SaaS

Build cost (one-time)$15,000$35,000
Annual maintenance$3,750/yr
Per-seat cost$0

3-year total$36,250

3-year savings with 10 seats

-$16,846

-87% less than Zapier

How It Works

From Zapier to ownership in 4-8 weeks

01

Free Audit

We analyze your Zapier usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.

02

Scope & Build

We build your custom automation tool with only the features you need. 4-8 weeks.

03

Deploy & Migrate

We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from Zapier, and train your team.

04

You Own It

Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.

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