The Problem
Why teams leave NetSuite
$999/month base + $99-$129/user/month
Implementation costs $25K-$100K+ with consultants
Oracle's aggressive renewal pricing (10-15% annual increases)
Customization requires SuiteScript developers
Module-based pricing adds cost for every new capability
Data migration from NetSuite is complex and expensive
What We Build Instead
Your custom finance & erp tool
ERP tailored to your business processes
Financial management: GL, AP, AR, and reporting
Inventory and order management
Custom modules for your specific workflows
Real-time financial dashboards and reporting
Integration with your bank, payment, and tax systems
The Math
NetSuite vs. custom build
Based on 50 seats at $99/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying NetSuite
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 50 seats
$98,145
50% less than NetSuite
Pricing Breakdown
NetSuite tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across NetSuite's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Platform | $999/mo | $999/mo | Financial management, CRM, Professional services automation, Role-based dashboards |
| Mid-Market | $99/mo | $99/mo | Per-user licensing, Inventory management, Order management, Basic reporting |
| Enterprise | $129/mo | $129/mo | Advanced financials, Multi-subsidiary, Revenue recognition, SuiteAnalytics |
| Premium | $199/mo | $199/mo | SuiteCommerce, Advanced manufacturing, Demand planning, Warehouse management |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $55,000–$80,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From NetSuite to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off NetSuite in 14-24 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
2-3 weeksAudit financial processes, chart of accounts, integrations, and reporting needs
Architecture & Design
3-4 weeksDesign ERP with financial engine, inventory, and reporting architecture
Core Development
6-12 weeksBuild GL, AP, AR, inventory management, order processing, and reporting
Data Migration & Testing
2-3 weeksMigrate financial history, open transactions, customer/vendor records, and run parallel
Deployment & Training
2 weeksGo live with phased module rollout and comprehensive finance team training
Total build time
14-24 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of NetSuite features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | NetSuite | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Ledger & Financials | |||
| Accounts Payable & Receivable | |||
| Inventory Management | |||
| Order Management | |||
| Multi-subsidiary Consolidation | |||
| Revenue Recognition | |||
| Financial Reporting | |||
| CRM Integration | |||
| SuiteScript Customization | Standard TypeScript/JavaScript — no proprietary scripting | ||
| SuiteCommerce | Use dedicated e-commerce platforms for better flexibility | ||
| Oracle Lock-in Free | No Oracle pricing DNA or aggressive renewals |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what NetSuite offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From NetSuite to ownership in 14-24 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your NetSuite usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom finance & erp tool with only the features you need. 14-24 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from NetSuite, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.