Replace Monday Sales CRM with software you own.
Work OS turned CRM at $14/seat with limited sales features. We build a custom alternative in 5-8 weeks for $18,000–$35,000.
Monday Sales CRM per seat/mo
One-time build
Savings over 3 years
Build time
The Problem
Why teams leave Monday Sales CRM
$14-$28/seat/month adds up across sales teams
CRM features feel bolted onto a project management tool
Email integration limited at lower tiers
Reporting and forecasting less mature than dedicated CRMs
Automation limits force plan upgrades
What We Build Instead
Your custom crm & sales tool
Purpose-built CRM for your specific sales process
Pipeline management with custom stages
Full email integration and sequence automation
Sales forecasting with your metrics
Unlimited automations and workflows
Custom reporting without per-seat scaling
The Math
Monday Sales CRM vs. custom build
Based on 30 seats at $20/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying Monday Sales CRM
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 30 seats
-$14,665
-62% less than Monday Sales CRM
Pricing Breakdown
Monday Sales CRM tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across Monday Sales CRM's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic CRM | $12/mo | $10/mo | Unlimited contacts, Pipeline management, Lead management, Mobile app |
| Standard CRM | $17/mo | $14/mo | Email integration, Activity management, Quotes & invoices, Automations (250/mo) |
| Pro CRM | $28/mo | $24/mo | Sales forecasting, Email tracking, Mass emails, Automations (25K/mo) |
| Enterprise CRM | $35/mo | $30/mo | Lead scoring, Account management, Advanced analytics, Enterprise security |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $18,000–$35,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From Monday Sales CRM to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off Monday Sales CRM in 5-8 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
1 weekAudit sales process, pipeline stages, automations, and integration needs
Architecture & Design
1 weekDesign CRM with custom pipeline stages, fields, and automation rules
Core Development
3-4 weeksBuild pipeline management, email integration, forecasting, and reporting
Data Migration & Testing
1 weekMigrate contacts, deals, activities, and validate pipeline accuracy
Deployment & Training
0.5-1 weeksDeploy CRM and train sales team
Total build time
5-8 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of Monday Sales CRM features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | Monday Sales CRM | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipeline Management | |||
| Contact Management | |||
| Email Integration | |||
| Sales Forecasting | |||
| Workflow Automations | Unlimited automations — no monthly caps | ||
| Reporting & Dashboards | |||
| Quotes & Invoices | |||
| Mobile App | |||
| Monday.com Work OS Lock-in | Purpose-built CRM — not bolted onto project management | ||
| Unlimited Automations | No monthly automation caps |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what Monday Sales CRM offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From Monday Sales CRM to ownership in 5-8 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your Monday Sales CRM usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom crm & sales tool with only the features you need. 5-8 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from Monday Sales CRM, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.