The Problem
Why teams leave Vonage
$19-$39/line/month plus per-minute charges
API pricing complex and unpredictable
International calling costs add up
Limited customization of call flows
Video conferencing quality inconsistent
What We Build Instead
Your custom communication tool
Custom VoIP system with flat-rate calling
Automated call routing and IVR flows
Video conferencing tailored to your needs
SMS and messaging integration
Call recording and analytics dashboard
WebRTC-based browser calling
The Math
Vonage vs. custom build
Based on 50 seats at $30/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying Vonage
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 50 seats
$13,000
22% less than Vonage
Pricing Breakdown
Vonage tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across Vonage's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | $20/mo | $17/mo | Mobile app, Desktop phone, Unlimited calling (US/CA), Basic voicemail |
| Premium | $30/mo | $25/mo | Video conferencing, Team messaging, CRM integration, Call recording |
| Advanced | $40/mo | $34/mo | Call groups, Visual voicemail, On-demand call recording, Admin analytics |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $22,000–$42,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From Vonage to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off Vonage in 6-10 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
1 weekAudit phone lines, call flows, IVR menus, and communication tool usage
Architecture & Design
1-2 weeksDesign VoIP system with call routing, conferencing, and messaging architecture
Core Development
3-5 weeksBuild VoIP, IVR, video conferencing, SMS, call recording, and analytics
Data Migration & Testing
1-2 weeksPort phone numbers, migrate contacts, and validate call quality
Deployment & Training
1 weekDeploy communication platform and train staff on new system
Total build time
6-10 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of Vonage features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | Vonage | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| VoIP Calling | |||
| Video Conferencing | |||
| Team Messaging | |||
| IVR/Auto-attendant | |||
| Call Recording | |||
| SMS Integration | |||
| Call Analytics | |||
| WebRTC Browser Calling | |||
| Per-minute International | Flat-rate international calling packages | ||
| Custom Call Flows | Build any routing logic — not limited to preset options |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what Vonage offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From Vonage to ownership in 6-10 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your Vonage usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom communication tool with only the features you need. 6-10 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from Vonage, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.