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Alternative to NetSuite

NetSuite is the gold standard for enterprise ERP. But it's slow, expensive, and requires consultants just to change a workflow.

NetSuite is powerful, but it's built for financial controllers, not warehouse teams. We build inventory systems optimised for speed. Your staff shouldn't wait 3 seconds for a screen to load when they're scanning 200 items per hour.

The 40/100 Problem

You pay 100% of the subscription but typically use only 25% of the functionality

25% Actually Used

75% Unused Bloat

You Pay (100%)

$999/month minimum

For the entire NetSuite platform

You Actually Use

25%

Of the features you pay for

Why rent the other 75% forever?

Why NetSuite Might Be Overkill

NetSuite is a full ERP system with financials, CRM, e-commerce, and HR. If you only need the inventory module, you're paying for an entire enterprise suite. And every customisation requires expensive consultants because the system is so complex.

What You're Paying For vs What You Actually Need

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Features You Pay For
(But Never Use)

closeFull financial accounting system
closeCRM and sales pipeline management
closeE-commerce platform integration
closeHuman resources management
closeComplex multi-entity consolidation

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Features You Actually Need
(What We Build)

checkLightning-fast stock lookups
checkSimple bin location management
checkMaterial requirements planning
checkBasic inventory valuation

The Key Differences

Beyond features, there are fundamental differences in philosophy, ownership, and total cost of ownership.

Metric	The "Universal" SaaS (NetSuite)	The Itsy Bytesy Custom Build (High-Speed Inventory Core)
Philosophy	"One tool for everyone."	"A tool specifically for you."
Cost Model	OpEx (Rent): Per-user, forever.	CapEx (Asset): One-time build cost + minimal hosting.
Data Ownership	API Limits & Export Fees.	Direct SQL Access. You own the database.
Update Cycle	UI changes randomly, confusing your staff.	UI only changes when you ask for it.
The "Noise"	Gamification, Social Feeds, Upsell Popups.	Zero distractions. Pure utility.

What We'd Build for You

A High-Speed Inventory Core focused on your actual workflow:

High-volume stock counting

Manufacturing material tracking

Simple FIFO/LIFO inventory rules

Basic reporting and stock alerts

Common In These Industries:

ManufacturingDistributionE-commerceWholesale

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Not Sure If You Should Build or Buy?

Don't guess. Book a 15-minute architecture review. We'll tell you honestly if you should stick with NetSuite or build your own asset.

What We'll Cover:

calculateTotal Cost Analysis: Current subscription vs one-time build cost over 3-5 years
checklistFeature Audit: What you actually use vs what you're paying for
routeHonest Recommendation: We'll tell you if NetSuite is actually the better choice

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