The Problem
Why teams leave Tray.io
Opaque pricing starting at $600+/month
Task-based limits on all plans
Steep learning curve for complex workflows
Limited support on lower tiers
Annual contracts required
What We Build Instead
Your custom automation tool
Integration platform with no task limits
Visual workflow builder for business and technical users
Pre-built connectors plus custom API integration
Real-time execution with sub-second triggers
Full audit logging and compliance features
The Math
Tray.io vs. custom build
Based on 10 seats at $100/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying Tray.io
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 10 seats
-$22,025
-56% less than Tray.io
Pricing Breakdown
Tray.io tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across Tray.io's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | $600/mo | $500/mo | Visual workflow builder, Pre-built connectors, Standard support, 10,000 tasks/month |
| Team | $1200/mo | $1000/mo | Unlimited tasks, Team workspaces, Version control, Priority support |
| Enterprise | $2500/mo | $2100/mo | Dedicated infrastructure, SLA guarantees, Custom connectors, Compliance features |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $30,000–$55,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From Tray.io to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off Tray.io in 8-12 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
1-2 weeksMap current integrations, data flows, and automation dependencies across tools
Architecture & Design
2 weeksDesign integration architecture with connector strategy and error handling patterns
Core Development
4-6 weeksBuild integration engine with visual workflow builder and connector framework
Data Migration & Testing
1-2 weeksMigrate existing workflows and run parallel execution for validation
Deployment & Training
1 weekDeploy platform and train teams on workflow building and monitoring
Total build time
8-12 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of Tray.io features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | Tray.io | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Workflow Builder | |||
| Pre-built Connectors (500+) | Custom connectors for your specific tool stack | ||
| Custom API Integration | |||
| Error Handling & Retry Logic | |||
| Real-time Triggers | |||
| Execution Logging & Monitoring | |||
| Team Workspaces | |||
| On-premise Deployment | Run on your infrastructure for compliance | ||
| Tray.io Marketplace | Build custom connectors instead of marketplace dependency | ||
| Data Ownership | All data flows through your infrastructure |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what Tray.io offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From Tray.io to ownership in 8-12 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your Tray.io usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom automation tool with only the features you need. 8-12 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from Tray.io, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.