The Problem
Why teams leave Sage Intacct
Annual contracts $15K-$40K+ per year
Implementation requires certified partners
Module-based pricing for each capability
Complex customization using platform tools
Reporting requires dedicated configuration
What We Build Instead
Your custom finance & erp tool
Cloud accounting platform sized for your needs
Multi-dimensional reporting and analysis
Revenue recognition and deferred revenue management
Project accounting and billing
Automated consolidation for multi-entity businesses
Custom dashboards and real-time financial insights
The Math
Sage Intacct vs. custom build
Based on 20 seats at $75/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying Sage Intacct
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 20 seats
-$23,975
-40% less than Sage Intacct
Pricing Breakdown
Sage Intacct tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across Sage Intacct's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $1250/mo | $1050/mo | Core financials, Accounts payable, Cash management, Purchasing |
| Advanced | $2500/mo | $2100/mo | Multi-dimensional reporting, Revenue recognition, Project accounting, Vendor payment services |
| Premium | $3500/mo | $2950/mo | Dynamic allocations, Interactive custom reports, Consolidation, Advanced audit trails |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $40,000–$75,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From Sage Intacct to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off Sage Intacct in 10-18 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
2 weeksAudit financial processes, reporting requirements, and multi-entity structure
Architecture & Design
2-3 weeksDesign cloud accounting with dimensional reporting and consolidation
Core Development
5-9 weeksBuild financial engine, multi-dimensional reporting, and consolidation
Data Migration & Testing
1-3 weeksMigrate financial data, validate balances, and run parallel reporting
Deployment & Training
1-2 weeksLaunch platform with phased module adoption and training
Total build time
10-18 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of Sage Intacct features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | Sage Intacct | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Financials (GL, AP, AR) | |||
| Multi-dimensional Reporting | |||
| Revenue Recognition | |||
| Project Accounting | |||
| Multi-entity Consolidation | |||
| Cash Management | |||
| Purchasing & Vendor Management | |||
| Audit Trail | |||
| Dynamic Allocations | |||
| AICPA Preferred Solution Status | Compliance built-in without certification dependency | ||
| Implementation Partner Free | No required consulting engagements |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what Sage Intacct offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From Sage Intacct to ownership in 10-18 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your Sage Intacct 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. 10-18 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from Sage Intacct, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.