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Is custom software worth the investment? When done right, custom software delivers 3-10x returns within the first few years. Here's how to evaluate the ROI and make a smart investment decision.
Custom software ROI comes from four main areas:
Automated manual processes
Reduced data entry time
Faster workflows
Fewer errors to fix
Better customer experience
New service offerings
Faster time-to-market
Competitive advantages
Eliminated software licensing fees
Reduced training costs
Lower error-correction expenses
Decreased IT support needs
Scalability for growth
Data ownership and insights
Process standardization
Future-proofing operations
Document what you're spending now:
Software subscriptions ($X/month)
Manual labor for tasks (Y hours × $rate)
Error correction (Z incidents × cost)
Lost opportunities (estimated value)
Project improvements from custom software:
Time savings (hours × rate)
Error reduction (% improvement)
Revenue increase (new capabilities)
Eliminated subscriptions
ROI = (Net Benefits - Total Investment) / Total Investment × 100
Example:
Total Investment: $100,000
Annual Benefits: $75,000
Year 1 ROI: -25% (still paying off)
Year 2 ROI: 50%
Year 3 ROI: 125%
Year 5 ROI: 275%
A Tampa service company was using:
5 different software subscriptions: $2,000/month
20 hours/week on manual data entry: $1,500/week
Frequent errors causing rework: $500/week
Total annual cost: $128,000
Single integrated system:
No subscription fees: $0/month
2 hours/week on data entry: $150/week
Minimal errors: $50/week
Maintenance: $300/month
Total annual cost: $14,000
Annual savings: $114,000
Development cost: $85,000
Payback period: 9 months
5-year ROI: 571%
Good candidates for custom software:
Unique processes that off-the-shelf can't handle
Multiple systems that don't integrate
High-volume manual processes
Competitive differentiation needs
Growing businesses hitting software limits
Consider off-the-shelf if:
Standard processes with no customization needs
Very limited budget
Short-term solution needed
Industry-standard workflows
Define measurable goals before development begins.
Software only delivers ROI if people actually use it.
Build flexibility for future needs.
Track metrics and continuously improve.
Experience and ongoing support matter.
We build custom software that:
Solves your specific business problems
Integrates with your existing systems
Scales as your business grows
Includes training and support
Get a free ROI assessment for your custom software project.
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