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Custom plugin vs SaaS — see the payback.

Plug in your current plugin's monthly cost and a custom-build estimate. See payback period, 3-year and 5-year savings, and a recommendation on whether custom makes sense for your case.

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The bottleneck

What slows teams down today.

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Recurring SaaS at $99/mo looks small until you do the 5-year math: $5,940 + price increases.

02 ◆

Custom looks expensive at $4,800 upfront — but the math flips inside year one for most use cases.

03 ◆

You also stop paying for features you don't use, integrations you don't need, and a UI your team has to fight.

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See when custom pays back.

Most teams over- or under-estimate their plugin TCO by a wide margin. This 30-second calculator surfaces the real number.

FAQ

WP plugin ROI FAQs.

No fluff — the specifics buyers want before booking a call. If yours isn't here, ask on the call.

How accurate is the build estimate?

It's a starting point. The free spec call on /hire-wordpress-plugin-developer/ tightens it. Real builds range from $1,800 (single-feature) to $12,000 (platform-grade).

What about ongoing maintenance on custom?

Optional $299-499/mo retainer for ongoing maintenance + small features. Most clients self-maintain after the 14-day post-launch window. The calculator includes an optional retainer toggle.

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