Project Management · Core Replacement

Replace Smartsheet with software you own.

A spreadsheet that costs $35/seat — think about that. We build a custom alternative in 4-8 weeks for $15,000$35,000.

$25

Smartsheet per seat/mo

$15,000$35,000

One-time build

8%

Savings over 3 years

4-8 wks

Build time

The Problem

Why teams leave Smartsheet

Spreadsheet metaphor limits complex project management

Per-seat pricing for what's essentially enhanced Excel

Dashboards and reporting require Business plan

Automation quotas restrict workflow capabilities

Resource management is a separate paid add-on

What We Build Instead

Your custom project management tool

Custom project platform: spreadsheet flexibility + real PM features

Unlimited automations and workflow triggers

Native resource management and capacity planning

Advanced dashboards beyond spreadsheet limitations

Bulk data operations optimized for your volume

The Math

Smartsheet vs. custom build

Based on 40 seats at $25/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.

Keep paying Smartsheet

Year 1$12,000
Year 2 (~10% increase)$13,200
Year 3 (~10% increase)$14,520

3-year total$39,600

Build with 86 SaaS

Build cost (one-time)$15,000$35,000
Annual maintenance$3,750/yr
Per-seat cost$0

3-year total$36,250

3-year savings with 40 seats

$3,350

8% less than Smartsheet

How It Works

From Smartsheet to ownership in 4-8 weeks

01

Free Audit

We analyze your Smartsheet usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.

02

Scope & Build

We build your custom project management tool with only the features you need. 4-8 weeks.

03

Deploy & Migrate

We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from Smartsheet, and train your team.

04

You Own It

Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.

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