The Problem
Why teams leave PandaDoc
$35-$65/user/month across sales and ops teams
CRM integrations locked behind Business tier
Approval workflows require premium plan
Template library limited at lower tiers
API access restricted to Enterprise
What We Build Instead
Your custom finance & erp tool
Custom document builder with your templates and branding
E-signature workflow with audit trail
Approval chains matching your org structure
CRM integration with your existing tools
Content library with version control
Automated document generation from your data
The Math
PandaDoc vs. custom build
Based on 20 seats at $49/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying PandaDoc
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 20 seats
$383
1% less than PandaDoc
Pricing Breakdown
PandaDoc tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across PandaDoc's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $35/mo | $29/mo | Document builder, E-signatures, Templates, Basic analytics |
| Business | $49/mo | $41/mo | CRM integration, Approval workflows, Content library, Custom branding |
| Enterprise | $65/mo | $55/mo | API access, SSO/SAML, Advanced analytics, Bulk send, Dedicated support |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $18,000–$35,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From PandaDoc to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off PandaDoc in 5-8 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
1 weekAudit document templates, approval chains, e-signature workflows, and CRM integrations
Architecture & Design
1 weekDesign document automation platform with template engine and workflow builder
Core Development
3-4 weeksBuild document builder, e-signature, approval workflows, and CRM integration
Data Migration & Testing
1 weekMigrate templates, test e-signature flows, and validate approval chains
Deployment & Training
0.5-1 weeksDeploy platform and train sales and operations teams
Total build time
5-8 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of PandaDoc features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | PandaDoc | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Document Builder | |||
| E-signatures | |||
| Template Library | |||
| Approval Workflows | |||
| CRM Integration | |||
| Content Library | |||
| Audit Trail | |||
| Auto-fill from CRM | |||
| Payment Collection | Use Stripe or your payment processor directly | ||
| Unlimited Documents | No per-document or volume limits |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what PandaDoc offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From PandaDoc to ownership in 5-8 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your PandaDoc 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. 5-8 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from PandaDoc, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.