How custom software solutions are saving South African businesses from R40,000+ subscriptions
South African businesses spending tens of thousands of rands on software subscriptions are now getting custom software built instead.
This is because custom software is more accessible than ever – and it is thanks to Codehesion.
Codehesion is South Africa’s top software development company with a reputation for building world-class bespoke software for businesses of all sizes – from startups to JSE-listed enterprises.
Its integration of AI in its development process has further reduced the barrier to entry for many businesses, making custom software a more affordable option than expensive software licensing.
“With AI-accelerated delivery, the ROI on replacing expensive SaaS has become so compelling that any business spending over R40,000 a month on software licensing should already be having this conversation,” said Codehesion CEO and founder Hector Beyers.
Advantages of custom software development
“Every case is different – ROI depends on the complexity of the build, the licensing costs being replaced, and how deeply the system integrates into the business,” said Beyers.
“We’ve seen returns in as little as six months, and in more complex builds, it can take up to four years.”
That said, even at the long end of the estimates, a four-year return on investment is still impressive.
Custom software also enables smoother business growth, as it is designed specifically for your business’s needs.
This is the opposite of software subscriptions, which are built as a catch-all, rather than to serve your specific requirements.
“The real cost is what you can’t do while you’re stuck on someone else’s platform. You can’t innovate because the system won’t flex,” said Beyers.
“You can’t integrate the way your business needs because the vendor’s API doesn’t support it.”
“And if they ever deliver them, you’ll pay for the customisation on top of the licence. In the age of AI, that trade-off no longer makes sense,” said Beyers.
Choose Codehesion
Codehesion addresses these problems with its custom software, which is quick to develop and meets all your business’s needs.
Codehesion can help with everything from client portals that integrate seamlessly with existing systems and CRMs built around workflows, to operations platforms tailored to your logistics and booking engines that provide accurate customer data.
“With the speed AI enables today, the barrier to making that switch has never been lower,” said Beyers.
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