Is a custom ERP cheaper than SAP, NetSuite or Dynamics?

“For small and mid-sized companies, usually yes over a 3-year horizon. Commercial suites carry per-user licences, module fees, mandatory implementation partners and upgrade projects. A scoped in-house build removes licensing entirely; you pay for build and support. For very large or highly standardised enterprises, a commercial suite can still make sense — we will tell you if that's you.”