Know the cost
before we start.
No hourly guessing games, no scope creep, no per-seat software bill that grows every time you hire. Here's exactly what each stage costs — from your first assessment to the system you'll own outright, plus a full year of support already included.
From free call to
fully built.
Every engagement starts with a free 30-minute call — no cost, no obligation. If there's a fit, here's exactly what comes next and what it costs.
Pick the scope
your business needs.
| Tier | Investment | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Tool | From $2,000 | One focused tool doing one job well — an online booking page, a pricing/estimating calculator, a client intake form. |
| Growth System | From $6,000 | Several connected pieces working together — CRM and contact management, a project dashboard, a training platform, reporting tools. |
| Command Center | From $10,000 | A full operations platform built around how your business runs — CRM, project management, booking, estimating, and reporting, all in one place. |
"Most small businesses bleed money in three places. The assessment finds yours — then the build plugs the leak."
Custom build vs.
off-the-shelf software.
| Salesforce, HubSpot, etc. | Built by Buoyant | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ✕ Per user, per month — forever | ✓ One-time build fee. That's it. |
| Hire someone new | ✕ Your software bill goes up | ✓ Add unlimited users at no extra cost |
| New feature you need | ✕ Another paid "add-on" tier | ✓ Built in from the start, or added by request |
| Fit to your workflow | ✕ You adapt to the software | ✓ The software adapts to you |
| Ownership | ✕ You're renting it. Stop paying, lose access. | ✓ You own it outright |
| 5-year cost, 5 users | ✕ Often $15,000–$40,000+ in subscriptions | ✓ A flat, known number — paid once |
| Support | ✕ Ticket queue and generic help docs | ✓ A full year included, then a Customer Success Manager who knows your system |
"A CRM company charges you more every time your business grows. We think that's backwards — so we build it once, you own it, and growth doesn't cost you a dime more in software."
Your first year of support
is already included.
A custom build paired with a consulting engagement includes a full year of platform access and support at no additional cost — enough time to make sure the system is actually working before anything is billed for it.
Full platform access and support, built into your custom build and consulting engagement — no separate bill.
Converts to our current monthly rate — unlimited users, no per-seat pricing — with ongoing customer support included.
A Customer Success Manager well-versed in the platform and small-business consulting walks through a full operational analysis with you.
No retainer, no minimum. Call when you need a second set of eyes on a decision, a report, or a fire.
Ready to find out
where you're leaking?
Book a free 30-minute call. We'll look at what's actually going on and give you a straight number.
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