Most SaaS tools look cheap — until they cost you ₹10L+/year.
Run your numbers and see exactly when building custom software becomes significantly cheaper than renting subscriptions forever.
Compare SaaS vs custom ownership cost
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Estimates based on real-world SaaS pricing patterns and Indian development benchmarks.
What are you building?
SaaS Cost (1 Year)
₹48,00,000
SaaS Cost (3 Years)*
₹1,74,72,000
Custom Build Cost
₹4,00,000 – ₹12,00,000
Based on expert Indian development teams.
You Save:₹1,66,72,000 (95%)
⚠️ At your current scale, you are overpaying by ~₹4,63,111/month on SaaS tools compared to a custom build.
Recommended Path
At this scale, building custom software is significantly more cost-efficient over an 18–24 month horizon.
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Not sure whether to commit to custom software or piece together generic components? It almost always comes down to integration taxes and user ceilings.
Need deeper context on these numbers? Check out our authoritative guide on the Build vs Buy Software Decision.