The Problem
Why teams leave Sisense
Opaque enterprise-only pricing
Sales-driven purchasing process is slow
Complex deployment and infrastructure requirements
Limited self-service for non-technical users
Embedding customization requires development resources
What We Build Instead
Your custom bi & analytics tool
Embedded analytics platform for your product
White-label dashboards for your customers
Multi-tenant analytics with data isolation
API-first architecture for deep product integration
Self-service dashboard builder for end users
The Math
Sisense vs. custom build
Based on 30 seats at $60/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying Sisense
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 30 seats
-$12,095
-17% less than Sisense
Pricing Breakdown
Sisense tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across Sisense's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | $60/mo | $60/mo | Interactive dashboards, Data modeling, Embedded analytics, Basic support |
| Business | $100/mo | $100/mo | White-label embedding, Advanced permissions, Row-level security, API access |
| Enterprise | $150/mo | $150/mo | Multi-tenant analytics, Custom plugins, SSO, Dedicated support |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $40,000–$75,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From Sisense to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off Sisense in 10-16 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
1 weekAudit Sisense dashboards, data models, ElastiCubes, and embedded analytics configurations.
Architecture & Design
2 weeksDesign embedded analytics platform with multi-tenant architecture and white-label capabilities.
Core Development
5-10 weeksBuild embedded analytics engine, multi-tenant data isolation, white-label dashboards, and API layer.
Data Migration & Testing
1-2 weeksRecreate data models and dashboards, test embedding in customer-facing products, validate data isolation.
Deployment & Training
1-2 weeksDeploy platform, integrate with customer products, train analytics and product teams.
Total build time
10-16 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of Sisense features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | Sisense | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embedded Analytics | |||
| White-Label Dashboards | |||
| Multi-Tenant Data Isolation | |||
| Data Modeling | |||
| API-First Architecture | |||
| Self-Service Builder | |||
| Row-Level Security | |||
| Custom Plugins | |||
| ElastiCube Technology | Replaced by direct database connections — no proprietary data layer | ||
| Sisense Marketplace | Replaced by custom-built features for your product | ||
| Transparent Pricing | Fixed costs — no sales-driven pricing | ||
| Data Ownership | Your infrastructure, no vendor dependency |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what Sisense offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From Sisense to ownership in 10-16 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your Sisense usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom bi & analytics tool with only the features you need. 10-16 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from Sisense, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.